From Devoted Nurse To A Caring Entrepeneur
Driving Miss Daisy Central Hull is celebrating its first anniversary, marking a year of empowering individuals with limited mobility.
Louise, the Central Hull branch owner, shares her inspiring journey from a frontline nurse to a passionate business owner.
Where it all began
Louise’s journey began two years ago, when driven by her 30 year nursing career, she wanted to continue to help people in her community whilst making and achieving her own goals.
“I really wanted to enable people to overcome obstacles and have the confidence to make meaningful choices while they still could” Louise recalls.
Discovering Driving Miss Daisy
Despite having a vision, Louise was unsure where to start. In January 2023, she discovered Driving Miss Daisy, a reputable transportation service that shared her vision and values. Louise found the perfect starting point for her venture amd was excited to collaborate with a compnay that aligned with her goals.
“The Driving Miss Daisy franchise model was perfect for providing both the means and mode to realise my vision, and make it a reality.”
The service goes beyond mere transportation, it supports clients with shopping trips, medical appointments, social events, and more, allowing clients to travel wherever they need to while enhancing their lives through meaningful interactions.
“After six months of preparation, training, licensing and vehicle sourcing, I successfully launched in July 2023,” Louise explained.
Louise proudly expresses how her journey has positively impacted her community, ensuring that her clients have the confidence to live their lives to the fullest and at their own pace. She emphasises “It’s not about complex itineraries, but about simple pleasures that most people take for granted; it’s having the freedom to say “I would like to…” and the confidence to say “Yes, let’s do it!”
Community Matters
The impact Driving Miss Daisy has had on the community has been profound. Louise recounts her experiences with her first clients, Joan and Fred, and many others she has helped since.
“When I first started my business, I received a request to take an elderly couple to be with their family for Christmas. The couple, who usually took turns driving, were worried because one of them was feeling unwell and didn’t think they could handle the drive. I was glad to help and drove them for 3 hours so they could spend Christmas with their loved ones. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have been able to go at all.”
“Without the trust and confidence I have received from all my new customers over the past year, I would not have reached this one-year milestone!”
For more information about Driving Miss Daisy Central Hull or to book their services please contact the team:
Web: Driving Miss Daisy Central Hull
Email: CentralHull@drivingmissdaisy.co.uk
Phone: 07592 644 192
Overcoming Challenges
Operating a new business has not been without its challenges, but the support of the Driving Miss Daisy UK head office has been invaluable in helping me navigate these obstacles.
“I’m still learning new business skills, and juggling time and administrative tasks has sometimes been difficult. I have had a fantastive amount of support from our Customer Sevice Centre at Driving Miss Daisy head office.”
Looking Ahead
As Driving Miss Daisy Central Hull celebrates it’s first anniversary, Louise looks forward to continuing her mission of empowering individuals in her community. Her journey from frontline nurse to a successful business owner is a testament to the power of dedication, passion and support.
Louise concludes – “It has been an amazing year, and I can truly thank my clients and their families; I have the best job ever.”
Driving Miss Daisy Central Hull has become a beacon of hope, choice and independence for many in the Hull area, as Louise continues to inspire and empower her clients.