EPISODE 4 - Breaking the Mould with Bowla — Hannah Worth on Growth and Grit

In this episode of Small Business Voices Wales, hosts Franck Banza and Kim Mamhende sit down with Hannah Worth, founder of Bowla Ltd — the startup behind the bowler-hat-shaped loaf that’s bringing creativity and innovation to Welsh baking.

 

At just 25, Hannah has already built two bakeries, managed a growing team, launched pop-ups, and navigated the challenges of running a retail unit in Swansea Market. In this honest conversation, she opens up about:

 

💡 How the idea for the Bowla loaf was born

🏪 Lessons learned from opening — and later closing

💸 The realities of finance, staffing, and scaling a small food business

🔥 Why resilience, creativity, and community support are key to entrepreneurship in Wales

🌍 What’s next for Bowla

 

Franck and Kim also reflect on what Hannah’s story reveals about the future of small business in Wales — from innovation to sustainability, and the importance of supporting young founders.

 

Connect with Bowla Ltd

Instagram: @bowla_ltd

Facebook: Bowla – A Bowl With A Roll

Website: bowla.co.uk

 

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