Young Cumbrian marketing entrepreneur wins national award
Molly Tunstall, 21, from West Cumbria, was named Hospitality and Catering Student of the Year by the Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) in a ceremony at the Houses of Parliament earlier this summer.
The award recognised her academic achievements and her dedication to the industry, including the launch of her own company, Brimstone Marketing.
Ms Tunstall receiving her award at the Houses of Parliament (Image: Brimstone Marketing) Ms Tunstall said: "What made the evening special wasn't just the award itself, but what it represented.
"I've poured everything into my studies and into Brimstone, a business built to support small, independent businesses like the ones I grew up around in Cumbria."
A graduate of Leeds Beckett University, she recently completed a degree in Hospitality Business Management with Marketing.
Her new company offers digital marketing support to independent and family-run businesses, with a focus on helping those in the hospitality sector strengthen their online presence.
Ms Tunstall said: "Starting Brimstone wasn't just a business decision, it was rooted in my own experiences and a desire to give something back to the community that shaped me.
"I've seen the financial strain, the long hours, and the constant balancing act that comes with running a small business.
"My goal is to make marketing easier and more effective for them."
Her interest in supporting small businesses began early through work experience and volunteering on community projects, including an effort to save a pub in the area.
She was also recently recognised by the Institute of Hospitality at the Novotel in London for her research paper, Unlocking the Power of AI in the Hospitality Industry.
The paper explored how small businesses can use technology to improve customer experience without losing their personal touch.
Now back in Cumbria, Ms Tunstall is focused on growing Brimstone Marketing and supporting businesses across different sectors.
She said: "I want local businesses to know that professional, affordable marketing support is within reach, and that they don't have to figure it all out on their own."
To learn more about Ms Tunstall, or for more information about Brimstone Marketing, visit www.brimstonemarketing.co.uk or contact mollytunstall@brimstonemarketing.co.uk.
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