A former editor has turned a client into a business associate with a new public relations venture.

Amanda Chalmers, former editor of the Stratford Herald, has teamed up with Bianca Rodrigues-Perry to launch Bia’s Marketing Production & PR.

Brazilian-born Bianca, also known as the face of YouTube’s Bia’s Kitchen Show, is reprising her career after enjoying huge success as the co-owner of a marketing agency in her native Rio de Janeiro before moving to the UK with her new husband 15 years ago.

Amanda launched Chalmers News PR in November 2018 after leaving the Herald.

She said: “As a sole trader for the past six years, this presents an exciting opportunity for collaboration with a like-minded professional – who started off as a client and has now become a business associate.

“I am learning so much from Bianca and can’t help but be inspired every day by her energy and drive.

“We both have a huge appetite for success and I can’t wait to see what the future brings for Bia’s Marketing, Production & PR.”