A well-known personality from BBC Breakfast and Saturday Kitchen, Jez Rose, who faced financial challenges leading to the loss of his wealth, expresses newfound contentment as he embarks on a fresh venture in pottery. Having kick-started his career in children’s TV and later appearing on popular TV programs like The Big Breakfast and James Martin’s Saturday Morning, Jez revealed that almost all his earnings were depleted.

Formerly involved in producing his own shows on ITV and BBC One, he transitioned to hosting duties on Discovery and QVC. The year 2015 saw Jez’s rise as a best-selling author, followed by endeavors such as establishing an eco-friendly honey farm and attempting to establish a presence in the US as a global speaker on human behavior and change strategies.

Having collaborated with prominent corporations and participated in conferences worldwide to advocate innovative thinking for successful adaptation to change, Jez reflected on the challenges of relocating to another country. Despite achieving significant financial success, he acknowledged allowing others to steer his business decisions which led to unforeseen financial setbacks, compounded by an overlooked tax obligation and the pandemic-induced disruption of his public speaking engagements.

Returning to the UK at 41 with minimal savings, Jez confronted the abrupt downfall of the business he had built over two decades. However, a pivotal pottery experience during a holiday retreat in Cornwall sparked a profound shift in his perspective. Entranced by the tactile connection with clay, he found solace and purpose in the art form, ultimately leading him to establish ‘Found’, a certified carbon-neutral ceramics studio in the village of Bulwick.

Through meticulous research and conscientious sourcing of materials from mineral quarries, Jez prioritized sustainability in his pottery venture. Operating with an energy-efficient kiln powered by sustainable energy and implementing a closed-loop water system for wastewater recycling, he ensured minimal environmental impact in his operations.

Anticipated for later this year, Jez is set to unveil his inaugural collection of exclusive handmade ceramics at foundceramics.com, characterized by intentional imperfections that reflect his adherence to Buddhist principles of embracing flaws as inherent to life’s journey.