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Becoming an entrepreneur: why knowing your worth is important

Founded by former teacher and actor Mercedes Yearley, Quest Soul Theatre C.I.C delivers inclusive creative arts workshops designed to spark positive wellbeing through play, creativity and community.

What began as a response to Mercedes' own mental health journey has grown into a thriving community-led business shaped by her lived experience as a disabled female founder.

Here, Mercedes shares the inspiration behind Quest, the challenges of building a community-focused business and how Grow London Local has supported her journey.