True North x Change Makers: Northern Star — Oonagh Simms
Oonagh Simms, Founder of The Marshmallowist, shares how a love of food became a business and why marshmallows deserve the same respect as fine chocolate.
Northern Stars
Our ‘Northern Stars’ are purpose-led businesses, organisations and social enterprises delivering game-changing positive impact in the region.
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