Lianne Bell
Who am I?
Hi, I’m Lianne :) curious, creative, and always up for an adventure.
After years of living, learning, and getting slightly lost in places like Taiwan and London, I’ve come to appreciate the little things in life, like a winter sunrise over the North Sea and a 5k run that finishes at a bakery.
I’m a lifelong learner and firm believer in progress over perfection. Whether I’m helping a small business find its voice or chasing personal growth through a 10-day silent meditation retreat, reading another business book, or exploring new ideas, I’m all in. If I commit to something, I see it through, even if I do fail a few times on the way.
I care deeply about the environment, local communities, and the idea that business can (and should) be a force for good. My roots are in small, values-led enterprises, and I feel most at home working with people who care about impact as much as outcomes.
Fun fact: I love to travel by train, and last summer I travelled from the UK to Turkiye without flying.
What do I do?
I'm a Freelance Fractional Marketing Manager with a VERY squiggly background. Former business owner, a published author on sustainability, and most recently, a Senior Lecturer in business at Teesside University.
After over a decade of experience in retail, e-commerce, higher education, and enterprise, I now help small businesses increase their visibility and build meaningful communities through their social media channels.
My clients value my vision, can-do attitude and my ability to get sh*t done with minimal fuss. I work best with people who care about purpose as much as profit so I work with service-based businesses, indie brands, bricks-and-mortar stores B Corps, family businesses and socially conscious SMEs.
I am currently based in the North East of England. I work nationally and internationally, and I always love to connect with new people.