Mandy and Kate chat to Clare –founder of handy accessory outfit Bon Maxie – famous for bags, earring holders and all things that make life a little less stressful! Clare is also mum to 7-year-old peashoot Max, who has a rare genetic condition called SCN2A.

Clare talks all about the founding of her business just prior to the onset of Max’s symptoms at the age of 9 months and while still on maternity leave. After a career in marketing and advertising, she was inspired to get crafty and create everyday things that make life a lot easier, such as earring holders, comfortable handbags with key clips and easily accessible pockets and more. Both Mandy and Kate are huge fans of Bon Maxie products and own plenty of bags – Kate has eight!

Max’s diagnosis meant that Clare was unsure if he would ever walk, talk or live, but he’s currently doing very well. Max experiences epilepsy, autism, ADHD and intellectual impairment. Clare has designed Bon Maxie to run flexibly and remotely in order to keep life calm and workable around his needs.

Thanks for sharing your story with us Clare!

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Bon Maxie's Clare talks about Max, handbags and making life easier