MICHELLE Mone OBE has announced that she has retired from public speaking.

The Glasgow-born entrepreneur, who grew up in the city's East End, made the decision to focus on her family and new ventures.

She revealed the news in a statement to her 112,000 Instagram followers.

The 50-year-old said: "I’ve spoken at some of the world’s biggest conferences alongside presidents and huge figures like Richard Branson and often get asked when my next speaking appearance will be.

"But, I’ve recently decided to step back and retire from public speaking to focus on my family and new ventures."

The Baroness is the founder of Ultimo, which was the UK’s leading lingerie brand for two decades. She eventually sold the company in 2014 and has won several awards throughout her career.

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In her Instagram post, she went on to explain: "It wasn’t a decision I took lightly as sharing my experiences and helping others is something I have always been passionate about.

"I have been truly honoured to spend time with some of my biggest inspirations, help and inspire others, and travel the world. I’ll never forget these amazing experiences - to even think that people want to hear my story is incredible to me. 

"Public speaking still scares me, but I will truly miss the feeling of accomplishment and pride that I felt when I walked on those stages."