Angela Tuplin: Building a Business, Raising a Family, and Staying Grounded in Faith

By Keith Newman.

When Angela Tuplin walks through the door after work, her two youngest girls run to greet her. It’s not a scene of chaos, but one of warmth, structure, and connection — the result of years spent building not just a business, but a life rooted in balance, hard work, and love.

Angela is Managing Director of NE Display, a thriving print and design business based in North Tyneside. She’s also mum to five children: Joshua (18), Grace (16), Noah (14), Faith (6), and Farah (5). It’s a role she wears as proudly as her title — even if she admits she still sometimes hesitates to say it out loud.

“I always used to think managerial jobs were for other people,” she says. “I didn’t have the confidence in the beginning to see myself as a business owner. I sold myself short for years.”

Now, two decades on from starting NE Display, she’s proof that you don’t need to tick every box before you step up. With a background in design and print, Angela originally trained at college and university before struggling to break into the creative industry. After gaining valuable experience in a photographic lab, she and her business partner spotted a gap — and with local support and a leap of faith, launched their own print company.

“We never planned to be business owners. It was just, ‘let’s do it for ourselves.’ And from that day we’ve grown — moved five times, each one a step up.”

Jarrow Roots, North Tyne Growth

Originally from Jarrow, Angela thought North Tyneside would be a temporary base. “I always assumed we’d move south of the river eventually — it’s closer to home. But the opportunities up here kept coming. Funding, networks, a real sense of community. Every time we looked to grow, it made more sense to stay.”

That same sense of community is reflected in Angela’s home life. Her children are independent, respectful, and actively involved — not just in the business when school holidays allow, but in running the household.

“They’ve all got jobs — unloading the dishwasher, helping with tea. Even my six-year-old makes a cuppa. Some people might say that’s a bit much, but they love being part of it. We’re a team.”

The older three — Joshua, Grace, and Noah — are role models for the younger two, helping with everything from school runs to mentoring their siblings. Joshua, now 18, has job offers, university acceptances, and a strong sense of purpose — something Angela attributes to the values he grew up with.

“He worked for everything. He didn’t want a car handed to him — he earned it. That’s what we’ve always taught: be the busiest person in the room if you can.”

The Balancing Act

So how does she do it all?

“Honestly, I just do it. I never question if I’m giving enough — because I know my kids are content. Work is work, home is home. And they know I’ll always be there.”

It’s not always textbook, but it works — because it’s built on trust, fairness, and consistency. Angela credits this to setting the tone early on and making space for each of her children’s needs and personalities. Whether it’s Grace’s straight-talking teenage wisdom, Noah’s quiet maturity on the golf course with his dad, or the younger two’s giggles in the studio, their dynamic is one of mutual respect.

Faith, Family, Foundation

Faith — both in name and in value — plays a central role in Angela’s life. Raised in a Catholic family as one of six siblings, Sunday dinners at her mum’s are sacred, and church remains a constant source of grounding and connection.

“There was a time I stepped away from it in my teens, but when I had children, I realised the gift my parents gave me. A sense of belonging, kindness, community. I wanted that for my own kids.”

Now, Angela finds comfort in quiet church moments and community spirit. It’s not about obligation — it’s about choice. And that ethos runs through everything she does.

Advice for Fellow Juggling Acts

Angela is clear: there’s no magic formula. But there are guiding principles.

Set clear boundaries. “When I’m at work, I’m at work. When I’m home, it’s about the kids.”

Involve your family. “Don’t shut them out — bring them into your world. Let them help.”

Lead by example. “Your kids see everything. If you want them to work hard, show them what that looks like.”

Drop the guilt. “I’ve never let myself feel bad for working. My children are happy, they’re thriving — that’s what matters.”

Looking ahead, Angela sees more growth for the business, more milestones for her kids — and the same steady commitment to making both work, in harmony.

“People always say, ‘you must be exhausted.’ But it doesn’t feel hard. It just feels right.”

 To read more about Angela, you can follow her on LinkedIn, and check out her website

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