A MUM-OF-TWO who runs a club dedicated to helping people feel happy has triumphed at a national business awards ceremony.
Jo Howarth, owner of The Happiness Club, which aims to improve people’s mental wellbeing, was crowned Health and Beauty Mum of the Year at the Bizmums Conference and Awards in Alsager.
Jo, 45, was nominated in four categories on the night, which recognises the achievements of mothers in business.
Jo set up The Happiness Club two years ago, in which members receive a daily messag to help them approach life with a more positive attitude.
Jo also runs a live monthly webinar and uses social media in particular Facebook to give members direct access.
At the awards, Jo had been shortlisted for Bizmums Online Mum of the Year category, Inspirational Mum of the Year, Networking Mum of the Year.
On her award, she said: “For me this award means the world, because when we use the phrase health and beauty generally, the first thing people think about, is physical health and beauty.
“There is much more to be being happy than just physical appearances. Your confidence, wellbeing and energy levels can all be affected by your mental state of mind.
“We work with our clients to achieve happiness on all levels but in particular we focus on achieving a positive mindset and I am absolutely over the moon that mental health and beauty has been recognised in this way – it shows there has been a real shift in thinking in today's world.”
Jo, from Rainhill, admits that her award came as a big surprise.
“There were so many inspirational women shortlisted for this award, so to win it feels incredible.
“Being recognised by my peers for the work that I do is amazing.”
Jo is now aiming to expand the business' reach overseas.
“I’m amazed with how successful The Happiness Club has become over the last two years. We already have members from across all areas of the UK and my next step is to take the club global,” she said.
“It’s an online club which means it’s not confined to any one particular geographical boundary so I’m currently working on ways and methods to achieve a more global following.
“I’ll also be continuing to build my career as an inspirational speaker and author.”
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