So this got us thinking. What are the “good things” in life that have lasted the test of time and been passed on to you in your lifetime? Family stories that have you in fits of laughter, an old family recipe or tip that you couldn’t live without, or being inspired by members of your family to live your life to the full…

We asked our bottlegreen fans this very question and we decided to share one of our favourite with you, courtesy of London entrepreneur, Amanda Wenban. We invited Amanda, along with her mum, aunt and great aunt to join us for an exclusive photoshoot and chat over a few glasses of bottlegreen about the women who have inspired her...

“I am lucky to have some incredible women in my family. My mum has always been a strong businesswoman and I remember when I was little watching her get dressed in her 'power suits' and feeling really proud and in awe of her. I think that probably has inspired me to want to be that strong in business and helped me believe that I can be whatever I want to be, and be successful if I really work hard at it.

My parents have always instilled in me the importance of family and being together as often as possible. ” Amanda

The Family

“All the women in my family have run their own business…with so many influential women around me I was bound to start my own company!”

AMANDA Founded Captivate London in 2008 when she was 27 - providing staff for events and promotions.

PAM (Mum) Originally in international marketing and advertising. Relocated to Crete where she has a wine consultancy, advising Greek wineries

MAUREEN (Aunt) Maureen is a consultant in archeological and architectural conservation and worked on the Windsor castle restoration

ELSIE (Great Aunt) Now 85 owned her own hairdressing salon.