Inside the life of Sara Davies from family to weight loss triggered by doctor's warning

TV businesswoman and entrepreneur Sara Davies is back on our screens on the new BBC series The Big Idea Works.

Dubbed a mix between Dragons Den and The Repair Shop, Sara Davies works with a team of engineers to bring the ideas of aspiring inventors to life.

The projects include a “sugar pen” to check the sugar levels in drinks, a mess-free bird feeder, and a special pillow to help silence snoring. The 16-part series makes its debut at 2pm on Monday (February 2) and will be able to watch later on BBC iPlayer.

The show came about due to the BBC’s commitment to making content outside of London, and also Saradogged determination to boost the creative industry in her native North East.

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Millionaire Sara Davies made her fortune after launching Crafter's Companion and is keen to help others achieve their dreams.

The series is the latest project for the TV businesswoman, who joined Dragons' Den and became the show's youngest ever female investor. She later took part in Strictly Come Dancing with partner Aljaž Škorjanec in the 2021 series.

Beyond her life on TV, Sara Davies leads a busy life trying to help entrepreneurs, boost businesses with her advice while also balancing her family life.

But what else do we know about her life?

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What is Sara Davies' net worth?

Sara Davies filmed her new BBC show The Big Idea Works in Newcastle
Sara Davies filmed her brand new BBC show The Big Idea Works in Newcastle -Credit:BBC

Sara is believed to have built up a net worth of around £37million thanks to her businesses, TV and media appearances.

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Sara and Simon are the co-founders and owners of craft supplies company Crafter's Companion, estimated to be worth more than £35 million.

Sara Davies' health and weight loss

Dragons' Den star Sara Davies
Dragons' Den star Sara Davies has been on the show since 2019 -Credit:BBC Studios/Simon Pantling

Sara has undergone a physical transformation since her Strictly journey, and has lost upwards of 3st thanks to a new appreciation of exercise, and is now a “really happy size 14”.

She previously credited her weight loss to a fibre-rich diet under The Fibre First method. She wanted to have a grip on her wait in her 40s after being diagnosed with gestational diabetes.

She said: “I had gestational diabetes in both my pregnancies and as I was leaving the hospital, the nurse told me, ‘If you don’t get a handle on your weight, you will have type 2 diabetes in 10 years.’

“Every year since I’ve had my blood glucose levels checked and every year I’ve seen that number creep up and up towards the pre-diabetic area.

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"Then, two years ago, the doctor told me, ‘This is getting a little bit out of hand, by this time next year you’ll be pre-diabetic.’ It was the kick up the bum I needed.”

Who is Sara Davies married to?

Sara Davies and her partner Simon, the pair met when Sara was 15-years-old and he was 19
Sara Davies and her partner Simon, the couple met when Sara was 15-years-old and he was 19 -Credit:Getty

Sara is currently married to her husband Simon after they tied the knot in 2007. They got together when they were just 15 years old, and he went on to quit his job to support her with her business.

They have two children together, namely Oliver, 11, and Charlie, eight. The dedicated businesswoman took three months maternity leave when Oliver was born, before returning to work three days a week.

After being together for 25 years, Sara Davies said she idolises her husband and is thankful for his love and support.

"Even after 25 years, I still absolutely idolise the ground he walks on,” she told The Mirror. “I’m a firm believer that you become a product of the people you surround yourself with, and I know I’m a better person because of his influence on me, and I know I make him a better person as well.

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"There is an absolutely unbreakable trust between us, and I think that’s the foundation for any successful marriage.”

Inside Sara Davies' home life

Sara currently lives in a luxury home in Durham with her family. Sara has previously shared shots of the house on her social media, which includes a luxury room dedicated to her passion for crafting.

The kitchen has cream units and black granite worktops with a large island unit in the middle. Windows look onto her garden and there is a dining table on the other side of the open-plan space.

Outside the home is a massive garden with luscious grounds.

The Big Idea Works airs Monday to Thursday , 2pm, on BBC One. Also available on iPlayer