Paul Kent’s family encouraged his entrepreneurial streak from a young age. He now runs West-Midlands based audio production, events and training company Pure Audio.
Music fan, tea lover and serial entrepreneur Natalie Haywood started her first business at 20. Now 27, she has now set up Leaf, a tea shop with a twist of urban cool.
Inspiring Story: Maria Q
Maria Q is a vocalist, vocal coach and music industry consultant, having worked with the likes of Lulu, Boy George, Coolio, M People and Victoria Beckham to name a few. She sings with critically acclaimed post-rock band Archive.
When Andrea Photiou decided to follow her dreams by pursuing a career in radio she created Playvybz, an online radio station which is global in scope but local in heart.
Just So Films was set up by three young filmmakers excited by the potential of online video: "it's like the Wild West out there," they say. The people they have worked with range from Google to Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson.
Simon Webbe set up an independent record label - watch this video to find out his five steps to making his idea happen.
Kaz James has made his mark in the music business with his band Bodyrockers - watch this video to find out how.
Inspiring Story: G Money
G Money's grand idea was to set up a radio station, which he did when he was 21. He's now a DJ at the BBC's black music radio station 1Xtra
June Sarpong is no stranger to making her ideas happen: she worked her way up to her dream role as a TV presenter by doing work experience and pursuing every available opportunity.
Leaving school at 16, MC Lady Sovereign (aka Louise Harman), has risen through the rapping ranks. From starting out by playing local gigs, to working with global music stars like Jay-Z, Pharrell Williams & Basement Jaxx. It's all because of her ambition.
Linzi Stoppard is an electric violinist who pushes the boundaries of musical convention with her passionate, live sets of rock, chill, dance and contemporary melodies.
Inspiring Story: Koopa
Koopa made chart history by becoming the first unsigned act to enter the UK top 40.
In summer 2007 Coventry-based band The Enemy hit the number one spot in the album charts with their debut album, We'll Live and Die in These Towns.
Rob and Jason launched Dolphin Enterprises whilst still at university and went on to huge success. Dolphin Music is one of the leading providers of musical equipment on the internet and have also opened a flagship Guitar Shop in Liverpool city centre.
Musician, songwriter and performer Shane Beales recently graduated from the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts. He's now launched a revolutionary new way of getting his music to his audience – Project 52.
Inspiring Story: Urbeatz
Urbeatz was co-founded by Yaw Owusu and Kofi Owusu in 2004. The Liverpool based urban music company aims to produce, promote, develop and manage urban music and culture, whilst at the same time providing quality and integrity.
Alicia set up Amabadelo to offer early years music and movement workshops that support children's physical development. She has run workshops in hospitals, art galleries, sure start groups, schools and community centres and other places.
While at university Simon developed the business side of his love for music, organising gigs and managing bands. While doing this he discovered a gap in the market which led to him set up Sentric Music.
Jordan Kensington is CEO of the Invincible Media Group as well as founder of the Urban Music Awards and promoter of British Music Week. He explains why a strong sense of self belief is the key to turning dreams into reality.
Sonia Ramanah set up StreetVibes Youth, an independent, non-profit youth organisation based in south London. Streetvibes Youth uses music and media-based activities to engage and inspire hard-to-reach young people.
