Beki Gowing

Beki Gowing is a Lecturer in Fashion Enterprise at the London College of Fashion (LCF), part of the University of the Arts London. She leads business plan creation units for final-year Fashion Business and Communication students. Prior to academia, she worked in buying roles at John Lewis & Partners and founded the textile design studio Print & Press London, collaborating with brands like Jigsaw, The White Company, and the V&A. She holds a Master's in Creative & Cultural Entrepreneurship and a PG Cert in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) informed coaching from Goldsmiths College, University of London.

Her consultancy service, For Creatives, supports small creative businesses in launching, growing, or overcoming challenges. Specializing in coaching for work-life balance, goal setting, leadership development, and new employer guidance, she focuses on business model innovation, product/service development, and strategic collaboration. Through LCF and her consultancy, she has mentored numerous entrepreneurs across career stages.

Key research interests include leadership approaches for creative teams, new venture strategies, and sustainable business practices in the arts sector. Her professional background bridges commercial fashion enterprise with creative coaching methodologies.