“We grew from a self-funded start-up into one of the UK's top performing lingerie retailers”

About Pudding Lingerie

I grew up believing that hard work, high standards and empathy could transform not only a career but the lives of others. That approach carried me through a decade in banking, where I progressed quickly, but it also taught me that success without humanity was not the kind of success I wanted.

Everything changed after a single bra fitting. For the first time, I felt genuinely good about my body. That moment showed me how powerful the right fit can be, and how many women never experience it.

With that insight, my husband and I created Pudding, a lingerie retail business built on a simple belief: superior service, expert fitting and beautiful products lead to true body confidence.

“Everything changed after a single bra fitting”

Over eight years, we grew from a self-funded start-up into one of the UK's top performing lingerie retailers. We proved that doing things properly, with empathy, excellence and consistently high standards, creates a genuine win win for both customers and business.

Life and relationships moved on, and so did my work. After becoming a mum, I wanted a better balance while continuing to help women feel confident. I realised my next chapter was not about running a successful lingerie retail business, but about helping others create their own.

Today, Pudding Lingerie Consultancy exists to set the standard for exceptional lingerie retail. Our mission is to help lingerie businesses excel and to give more women the confidence that comes from a truly well fitting bra.

“We grew from a self-funded start-up into one of the UK's top performing lingerie retailers”

Read Helen's Full Story

I am a regular contributor to some of the most respected titles in the lingerie and swimwear industry, writing for leading trade and consumer publications.

My work has appeared in Underlines Magazine, The Best of Intima Magazine and Linea Intima Magazine, where I provide informed editorial covering lingerie, swimwear, intimates retail, and wider industry thoughts and training tips.

Pudding In the Press

Through my ongoing contributions, I explore subjects including product innovation, fit and comfort, fabric technology, retail strategy, sustainability, brand positioning, and evolving consumer behaviour. My writing combines industry knowledge with a practical understanding of the market, delivering insight that is both commercially relevant and creatively informed.

Regularly contributing to the specialist lingerie and swimwear press keeps me closely connected to the global intimates industry and its ongoing developments. It also reflects my role as a trusted voice within the sector, producing thoughtful, well-researched editorial for publications read by brands, retailers, and industry professionals alike.

Public Speaking

I am a highly experienced speaker within the lingerie and swimwear industry, known for delivering insightful, commercially focused talks that resonate with both business owners and industry professionals. Drawing on over 20 years of hands-on experience across retail, consultancy and training, my presentations combine strategic thinking with practical, real-world application.

Event organisers value my ability to engage diverse audiences, translate complex industry challenges into clear takeaways, and spark meaningful discussion, whether on stage, in panels, or through interactive workshops. Retailers and brands benefit from content rooted in fit expertise, customer behaviour, sales performance and evolving consumer expectations.

Popular speaking topics include:

  • The future of lingerie and swimwear retail

  • Fit, confidence and the customer experience

  • Retail training that drives measurable growth

  • Building resilient, fit-led brands in a changing market

Every session is tailored to the audience and event objectives, ensuring content that is relevant, professional and impactful — leaving delegates informed, inspired and ready to act.

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