The Everyday Hustle
The Everyday Hustle
Going solo after redundancy: Aqib Sheikh
15 June 2026
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Aqib Sheikh tells Harleen Nottay how he used his redundancy money to set up his own South Asian bridal and occasion-wear fashion business.
The pair discuss why he decided to leave his former job, whether you need to be in London to work in fashion and what tips he has for people thinking of going it alone.
Produced in Birmingham by Voxwave for BBC Asian Network.
