The Greener Gifting Gang Podcast
The Greener Gifting Gang Podcast
Hosted by Eve Cale of Giftwrapped by Eve
Welcome to Greener Gifting Gang – the podcast that explores the joy of giving while treading lighter on the planet. I’m Eve Cale, eco-giftwrapping expert and founder of Giftwrapped by Eve, and I’m here to help you gift more thoughtfully, beautifully and sustainably.
In each episode, I’ll share tips, stories and inspiration to help you choose, wrap and share gifts in ways that feel meaningful and mindful – whether you're wrapping for loved ones or packaging products for your small business. I’ll also be joined by guests who bring fresh ideas for greener gifting, conscious creativity and low-waste celebrations.
Tune in to discover how small changes can make your gifting kinder to the earth – and even more joyful.
Check out free wrapping tutorials and resources at www.giftwrappedbyeve.com/freebies
The Greener Gifting Gang Podcast
The Gift That Started a Business with Naila Ahmad
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The Gift That Started a Business with Naila Ahmad
In this episode of the Greener Gifting Gang podcast, I’m chatting with Naila Ahmad, founder of Naila Ahmad London, about the story behind her beautiful gifting business and the power of thoughtful, meaningful gifts.
What started as a handmade birthday gift for her mother-in-law turned into a business that is now celebrating 10 years of design, creativity and helping customers find the perfect gifts for their loved ones.
Naila shares how one simple moment sparked the idea for her business:
"As they say, necessity is the mother of all inventions. My business started because one day I ran out of ideas to what to gift my mother in law on her birthday. So I made her cushions and guess what, she said that was her best birthday gift! There it was. I never looked back since then. Now my business is 10 years old. I am celebrating a decade of design, pretty prints and solving gifting issues. My customers come to me and ask me what to gift their loved ones."
We also talk about:
- How creating gifts with meaning helps build loyal customers
- Why her customers return time and time again for special gifts
- The importance of gifting traditions during Eid
- Naila’s own love of giving thoughtful presents
- Celebrating a decade in business
This episode is full of inspiration for product-based business owners, gift lovers and anyone who believes that thoughtful gifting creates connection and lasting memories.
You can connect with Naila here:
https://nailaahmadlondon.co.uk/
Instagram: @nailaahmadlondon
Facebook @nailaahamadlondon
TikTok @nailaahmadlondon
LinkedIn Naila Ahmad | LinkedIn
Naila Ahmad London (@NailaAhmadLDN) / X
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