Ayesha Ibrahim is the founder of Honey Corn, a gender-neutral cosmetics brand built on strong ethical values. The company uses only organic, natural ingredients and champions sustainability. Through Honey Corn, Ayesha supports UK initiatives that encourage planting bee-friendly seeds and flowers to protect pollinators.
With years of experience in senior corporate roles, Ayesha understands what it takes for businesses to act responsibly—both socially and environmentally. As a small business owner, she faced major challenges when the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted trade shows, her primary income source. Refusing to give up, she adapted quickly and now shares her story to inspire others on resilience and motivation through tough times.
Ayesha is a multi-award-winning CEO and a recognised voice in sustainable beauty. She was named UK’s Leading Innovative Entrepreneur by European Business Magazine in 2020. Her products have received multiple accolades, including awards from London Business Hub, Westway Trust, and a Shortlist for the Small Good Business Award 2023.
In 2023, she won Bronze in the Free-From Skincare Awards and was a finalist in the Westminster Business Council Growth Business Awards. She also made the shortlist for Best Retailer by the Kensington & Chelsea Chamber of Commerce. In 2024, she earned the Sublime Magazine Good Brand Award for purpose-led business.
As a confident and passionate public speaker, Ayesha focuses on entrepreneurship, equity, sustainability, and business leadership. Her talks inspire audiences to build impactful businesses rooted in values and purpose.