In this episode of ‘Fear Less, Do More’, host Gill Hunter chats to Lyndsay Watterson, founder and CEO of Neo-Walk. After losing her leg in 2010, Lyndsay’s desire for a more personalised mobility aid led her to create Neo-Walk, an innovative company that creates stylish and empowering walking sticks. She shares her entrepreneurial journey, including the challenges and successes of expanding her business from a small kitchen operation to a global brand.
Highlights include:
The story behind how Neo-Walk was founded, with humble beginnings as a small business in York, and how it grew into an international brand, used by Hollywood celebrities.
Lyndsey’s perspectives on disability and how it makes her feel empowered, not different, allowing her to embrace doing things ‘a little bit differently’.
The unique opportunities and experiences Lyndsey has had, including pitching Neo-Walk on Dragons’ Den, performing at the London Paralympics and starring in the Bad Education movie.
Lyndsay’s focus is on growing Neo-Walks presence within the US market, whilst also striving to take more time for herself and find balance and rejuvenation.
Lyndsay’s desire to pursue more creative hobbies, such as her pet cockatoo and upscaling furniture.
