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" Every week, Jo Glynn-Smith interviews a successful woman to find out how she made it to the top, and gets tips on maintaining a successful work-life balance. This week, she meets\u00A0Emily Cohen and Sabrina Naggar, co-founders of Sunuva. \u00A0Describe your job &amp;quot;Sunuva is a super chic line of swimwear and beachwear for kids. Since launching 7 years ago,we are very proud to see our collection featured in major department stores around the world, including Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Barneys, Bloomingdales as well as independent boutiques and luxury resorts. We create a new collection of prints every year inspired by our favourite destinations and most memorable journeys.&amp;quot; \u00A0Detail your career pathEmily:\u00A0&amp;quot;I was in PR for many years, starting at the infamous Lynne Franks. In 2000 I set up Pout, a range of colour cosmetics and opened stores around the world. Pout was sold to Victoria\u2019s Secret in 2007. I went on to design a make-up line for Topshop before coming up with the idea for Sunuva. I was frustrated with the lack of nicely designed UV swimwear for kids.&amp;quot;Sabrina:\u00A0&amp;quot;I trained as a chartered accountant with PWC, which was tough but it gave me solid business training. After a few years too many of working with figures, I was desperate to satisfy my creative streak and set up a business designing and supplying costume jewellery for the high street before stopping to have four kids in four years - then Emily and I met on holiday.&amp;quot; What is the most rewarding aspect of what you do? &amp;quot;Seeing a dream realised. Seeing your product on strangers while on holiday and seeing shots of your favourite celebrity kids wearing your brand. Seeing your brand for sale in fabulous stores and resorts around the world.&amp;quot; What\u2019s the one piece of business advice you would pass on?\u00A0Emily:\u00A0&amp;quot;Only set up your own business if you really have the stamina and perseverance. It\u2019s a tough journey and often full of big pit falls.&amp;quot;Sabrina: &amp;quot;Research your idea fully before you jump in. Once up and running, remember to step back and look at the bigger picture ahead of you.&amp;quot; One piece of advice you ignored? Emily: &amp;quot;Never go into fashion or production.&amp;quot;Sabrina: &amp;quot;Don\u2019t go into partnership \u2013 I\u2019m so glad I did.&amp;quot; Do you have a mentor or someone who inspired you?\u00A0Emily: &amp;quot;There are so many people I admire and am inspired by, namely Anita Roddick, Richard Branson and Natalie Massenet.&amp;quot;Sabrina: &amp;quot;My parents are both entrepreneurs whose struggles and successes have cemented my passion for entrepreneurialism and my perspective on life.&amp;quot; Describe your work style\u00A0Emily: &amp;quot;Today I am wearing my typical work attire, boyfriend jeans, Stan Smith trainers, a neon sweater and one of many scarves and pashminas (I think I buy one on every trip I go on.)&amp;quot;Sabrina:\u00A0&amp;quot;Diesel Fayzas, blazer and trainers, always with a touch of neon.&amp;quot; Name your favourite brandsEmily:\u00A0&amp;quot;I like a mix of labels for different items of clothing: Uniqlo for vests, L.K. Bennett for dresses, Jimmy Choo for shoes, Splendid for T-shirts and vests, Zara for extras, Isabel Marant for a treat and Chinti and Parker for sweaters (Anna, the founder was my Pout business partner and I love her style).&amp;quot;Sabrina:\u00A0&amp;quot;Diesel for jeans, 360 Cashmere for effortless separates, Theory for something special and Sophia Webster for shoes, mixed in with lots of Zara and holiday market finds.&amp;quot; What\u2019s your favourite\u2026 \u2026form of exercise?Emily:\u00A0&amp;quot;I train a lot, mainly a combination of gym weight training and pilates. I would exercise everyday for 2 hours if I didn\u2019t work and had the time. It\u2019s hard to squeeze in 2-3 times a week with my workload but I love and need exercise.&amp;quot;Sabrina:\u00A0&amp;quot;It\u2019s all about Barry\u2019s Bootcamp for me. I used to do a mix of pilates, tennis and netball, but now, with limited time, only Barry\u2019s gives me the insanely intense workout that I need.&amp;quot; \u2026way to relax? Emily:\u00A0&amp;quot;I am obsessed with the countryside. We have a lovely house in the Cotswolds and going on long walks with the family and our dog is my absolute favourite thing. I also love a bit of gardening.&amp;quot;Sabrina:\u00A0&amp;quot;I love exercise. I find it more relaxing than a massage. Spending lazy weekends with family and friends is also great \u2013 summer is my favourite time. We open our house up for both ours and the kid\u2019s friends who pop by for barbecues in the garden.&amp;quot; \u00A0\u2026beauty treatment?\u00A0Emily:\u00A0&amp;quot;I\u2019m quite low-maintenance; The only things I get done are my nails (Nail Addict in St John\u2019s Wood is my go-to salon) and the odd blow dry as a treat.&amp;quot;Sabrina: &amp;quot;If I can, I love a Sunday manicure to start the week off feeling groomed, but other than that I do absolutely nothing.&amp;quot; \u2026beauty product?Emily:\u00A0&amp;quot;I love Revive from Space NK and This Works which I buy from Ocado.&amp;quot;Sabrina:\u00A0&amp;quot;REN make-up remover, Nude creams and This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray.&amp;quot; \u2026restaurant?\u00A0Emily:\u00A0&amp;quot;My all-time favourite in London is Roka on Charlotte Street, or a freshly made smoothie after the gym from Root and Bulb on Marylebone High Street.&amp;quot;Sabrina: &amp;quot;Assaggi in Notting Hill for an authentic Italian and Sahara in St John\u2019s Wood for a great Lebanese.&amp;quot; \u2026service you can\u2019t live without?Emily: &amp;quot;Ocado \u2013 it\u2019s my saving grace twice a week every week. Also, my lovely nanny Candice, who is looking after and training our puppy Inca during the day.&amp;quot;Sabrina: &amp;quot;Ditto Emily \u2013 Ocado.&amp;quot; \u2026guilty pleasure?Emily: &amp;quot;I have a stash of dark chocolate in my top drawer at work. I&amp;#039;m loving Doisy and Dam superfood chocolate at the moment \u2013 it\u2019s amazing. And, as the clock strikes 7pm a glass of wine is always in hand.&amp;quot;Sabrina: &amp;quot;Starbucks every morning and a glass of wine every night.&amp;quot; What\u2019s next? &amp;quot;Our first collaboration with Soludos: gorgeous Sunuva printed espadrilles for the summer. I also really love our new towelling pieces for boys and girls, bomber jackets, robes, shorts and polo T-shirts.&amp;quot; Visit sunuva.com for more *** MORE WORK IT OUT Kelly Hoppen, interior designerLiz EarleNicola Sacher of Mungo &amp;amp;amp; Maud "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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