The Entreprenora Podcast

Join me and Conor on this thoughtful and impact-filled close to Season Four. Translating his design and people-led architecture training into building "the home of urban agriculture" and the "AirBNB of gardens", Conor is bringing depth and meaning to the sharing economy. We talk about everything from the theraputic benefits of dirt to must-read books to growing a business thoughtfully and rapidly. Tune in for a conversation that will have you seeing green in the best way possible.Check out AllotMe at: https://www.allotme.co.uk/And for more great content, follow @RupalYPatel on Instagram or come visit at www.rupalypatel.com.Think Bigger. Lead Better. Be Bolder. 

Urvi is a leadership coach, status quo challenger, global citizen, and seer of unseen possibilities. In this conversation, we talk about her work helping visionary women of color build an unshakeable foundation for actualizing their audacious dreams. With a superpower of (and obsession with) showing people how to harness the power of science and spirituality, Urvi guides leaders and impact-makers to unleash their highest potential. Check out Urvi at https://www.urvipatel.co/And for more great content, follow @RupalYPatel on Instagram or come visit at www.rupalypatel.com.Think Bigger. Lead Better. Be Bolder.

In this bold conversation, Megan and I talk about her recent book Stronger: The honest guide to healing and rebuilding after pregnancy and birth and the powerful work she is doing to normalize conversations around women's bodies and all the things we "suck up and deal with" (leaking, incontinence, pain)  that are not normal and that we should not have to accept as a fact of life. Megan shares tools to take back control of our lives and our bodies through simple exercises that protect, stabilize, and rehabilitate, and her message of becoming stronger applies to non-parents as well. From menarche to menopause and beyond, the relationship we all have with our bodies' most intimate parts has a deep and real impact on our mental health, our professional performance, and our confidence. Megan's insights will have you shouting "why has no one told me this before?", and this life-changing and life-affirming chat will help you reclaim your power.  Check out Megan and her work at Four Sides at: https://foursideslondon.com/And for more great content, follow @RupalYPatel on Instagram or come visit at www.rupalypatel.com.Think Bigger. Lead Better. Be Bolder. 

Growing up on a farm, Tessa developed a keen appreciation for the hard work that goes into food production and an aversion to waste in all its forms. After an impressive and international corporate career, she got "sick and tired of not being inspired" by herself, and started to tune into the problems she wanted to solve in the world. Her lightbulb moment came when she was moving between countries and was struggling to find anyone to give perfectly good food from her pantry to. A few "smuggled" boxes of non-perishables later, Olio was born. The platform now connects almost 4 million users who give away food and other household items to their neighbours (for free!), creating community and connection along the way. Join me and Tessa as we talk about how to "Fight waste. Help your neighbours. Save our planet. Feel amazing!"Check out Olio at: https://olioex.com/And for more great content, follow @RupalYPatel on Instagram or come visit at www.rupalypatel.com.Think Bigger. Lead Better. Be Bolder.

In this episode, I chat with "The Property Voice" Richard Brown about his journey from accountancy to entrepreneurship to a world of his own creation. Richard's fresh and holistic take on all things real estate and investing is as thoughtful and eye-opening as is his approach to life and giving back. Join me and my "property buddy" for a light but powerful conversation about standing up for what you believe in and creating a life of your own design.Check out The Property Voice at: https://www.thepropertyvoice.net/And for more great content, follow @RupalYPatel on Instagram or come visit at www.rupalypatel.com.Think Bigger. Lead Better. Be Bolder.

From profit to passion to purpose, Gaia's personal and professional journey has been almost as non-traditional as you can get. After a successful career in tech, Gaia left it all behind to attend chef school and became known as "The Rachel Ray of Spain." A sudden tragedy led her to make another 180-degree turn, and her work now focuses on helping entrepreneurs "build a legacy that fulfills the soul." In this episode, Gaia shares her wonderful insights about building your own legacy, and reminds us of the importance of integrating ourselves. Join us for a soul-full conversation about navigating life's many ups and downs, and going from existential to exponential.Check out Gaia at: https://gaiaferreira.com/And for more great content, follow @RupalYPatel on Instagram or come visit at www.rupalypatel.com.Think Bigger. Lead Better. Be Bolder.

In this high-energy conversation with the wonderful Sally Bee, we talk all things resilience and inner grit. After surviving five heart attacks early in adulthood, Sally transformed her life, her health, and her approach to wellbeing, and now helps others do the same through her work as a motivational speaker and an accomplished author. Sally is brutally honest about facing life's challenges head on instead of shrinking into ourselves, and her choices along her road to recovery are full of wisdom for all of us. Tune in for heart-full inspiration that will have you tapping into your best self.Check out Sally at: https://www.sally-bee.com/ And for more great content, follow @RupalYPatel on Instagram or come visit at www.rupalypatel.com.Think Bigger. Lead Better. Be Bolder.

Mel discovered Indian food while living in India as a teen, and began mixing her own spices years ago to recreate the cuisine she fell in love with. After sharing her mixes with friends and family, Mel launched Spice Pots in 2014, while raising three young kids. But as she built her business externally, Mel knew that something was holding her back internally, and it wasn't until she rebooted and reignited her mindset, that she and Spice Pots really took off. Join me and Mel as we go on a deep inner tour of what it means to create success from within and reimagine what we are capable of through doing the tough inner work we too often ignore.Check out Spice Pots at https://www.spicepots.com/And for more great content, follow @RupalYPatel on Instagram or come visit at www.rupalypatel.com.Think Bigger. Lead Better. Be Bolder. 

An amazingly normal badass is how I think of Mollie Hughes. At 26 Mollie became the youngest woman in the world and the first English woman to successfully summit Mt Everest from both the north and south sides, and in 2019 became the youngest woman in the world to ski solo from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole.  Her mental and physical toughness, dogged determination, and indomitable self-belief are uniquely balanced by her immense likeability and easy grace. In one of my favorite interviews to date, we delve into topics related to survival, sur-thrival, and everything in between. Tune in for deep insights we can all use to test our mettle and climb metaphorical Everests of our own. Check out Mollie Hughes at https://molliehughes.co.uk/And for more great content, follow @RupalYPatel on Instagram or come visit at www.rupalypatel.com.Think Bigger. Lead Better. Be Bolder.  

After being fired from her position at a digital marketing agency, Shauna launched “Making Moxie” for values-driven clients who want to make an impact. Her work invokes the unique vision and goals of her clients, and she helps other founders create marketing campaigns and share their message in a meaningful, authentic way. Shauna's work for herself and others is helping redefine how small businesses connect with their customers, and her approach to protecting her time, enforcing boundaries, and valuing herself are lessons all of us need to be reminded of in our personal and professional journeys.   Learn more about Shauna at: https://www.shaunaarmitage.com/Check out Making Moxie at: https://making-moxie.mn.co/And for more great content, follow @RupalYPatel on Instagram or come visit at www.rupalypatel.com.Think Bigger. Lead Better. Be Bolder.

After a career as a lawyer, Lisa started her entrepreneurial journey in 2012 when she launched Sin City Cupcakes in Las Vegas, and has started businesses in multiple industries ever since. From real estate to State politics to being crowned Miss Nevada, Lisa's insights about pushing ourselves outside our comfort zones, planning before we leap, and daring to be different are invaluable.Join us, as we talk all things leadership, resilience, and being role models for and in our communities. Check out Lisa at https://www.lisasongsutton.comCheck out Sin City Cupcakes at: https://sincitycupcakes.com/And for more great content, follow @RupalYPatel on Instagram or come visit at www.rupalypatel.com.Think Bigger. Lead Better. Be Bolder. 

Join me and Jamie Waller as we trace his non-traditional path from debt recovery to serial entrepreneurship to fintech and investing in businesses he believes in. We talk about empathy, making money with integrity, and protecting what we've created in the face of turbulent times. Jamie's interview is full of big picture insights about our economy, the stock market, and what post-COVID recovery will look like, pain points and all. He shares powerful messages about purpose, saving businesses, and saving our governments along the way. Tune in to switch on in ways you may never have before.   Check out Jamie Waller at: http://www.jamiewaller.co.ukAnd for more great content, follow @RupalYPatel on Instagram or come visit at www.rupalypatel.com.Think Bigger. Lead Better. Be Bolder.

From her early days as a “shy child” to her current life as a public speaker, podcaster, and author, Jojo is the perfect example of a heart-led leader who lives with intention. Join us as we talk all things mental health, from the limitations of labels to the importance of raising our vibrations each day. Jojo will leave you with a “mojo injection” full of generous energy and grounded goodness. Tune in to lift your spirits as we talk about intuition, boundaries, bravery, and being our best selves.Check out Jojo at: https://mummyjojo.com/And for more great content, follow @RupalYPatel on Instagram or come visit at www.rupalypatel.com.Think Bigger. Lead Better. Be Bolder. 

James Gwinnett could not have been a more perfect guest for a conversation about resilience. After his career as a pro rugby player was cut short due to a neck injury, James suffered a loss of identity, and lived with alcoholism and depression for three years. After hitting “rock bottom”, he had what he calls an “epiphany moment” that changed everything. He is now a vocal and candid advocate for normalizing discussions around mental health, and has become an endurance athlete with a cause. Join us for this brutally and beautifully honest conversation about addiction, identity, and the art of the possible.Learn more about James at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-gwinnett/And for more inspirational content, follow me on Instagram @RupalYPatel or come visit at www.rupalypatel.com.Think Bigger. Lead Better. Be Bolder.

In this episode, former Ladbrokes CEO Richard Glynn and I discuss the less-talked-about side of life in the fast lane. Richard's journey from high-powered attorney to CEO to founder of 87 Percent is full of insights about serendipity and openness. His musings on personal reinvention, reconnecting mental and physical health, taking time out to work on ourselves, and using data to inform our approach to wellbeing will leave you nodding your head and hugging your spirit. Join us for a powerful combination of hard knowledge and philosophical insight. Check out 87 Percent at: https://www.87percent.co.uk/And for more great Entreprenora content, follow us on Instagram at @Entreprenora_official or come visit at www.entreprenora.co.uk.Think Bigger. Lead Better. Be Bolder.

What a brilliant way to kick off Season Four AND Women's History Month. Join me and the ever-amazing Celia Hodson as we talk all things bodies, periods, justice, feminine power... and inviting men into the "bloody" conversation.Her words of wisdom will fuel you, and her vision for ending period poverty around the world will inspire you. Get ready for an eye-opening conversation that will have you seeing red in the best way possible.Check out Hey Girls at: https://www.heygirls.co.uk/And for more great Entreprenora content, check out @Entreprenora_official on Instagram or come visit at www.entreprenora.co.uk.Think Bigger. Lead Better. Be Bolder.

In our final episode of Season Three, we close on a high with the wonderful Caroline Hughes. As the founder of Lifetise, Caroline is spreading financial literacy, making life's important goals affordable, and taking the shame out of honest conversations about money.  Caroline and I talk about money blocks, getting out of our own way, and the psychology behind our attitudes toward money and self-worth. Caroline's reflections on self belief, and her "light and curious approach" to doing hard things, are invaluable takeaways as we begin another challenging year. Tune in and reimagine the possible.Check out Lifetise at:  https://lifetise.com/And for more great Entreprenora content, follow us on Instagram at @Entreprenora_official or come visit us at www.entreprenora.co.uk.Think Bigger. Lead Better. Live Bolder.

Join me and Emma as we delve into her life as a serial entrepreneur and investor, and get real about the grit and shoe leather required to make a success of it. From testing market demand by standing outside of Tube stations to waiting for the perfect fit before selling her first business, Emma's story is one of deep integrity, perseverance, and contribution.  Now, through her work at Navigate the Noise, Emma helps other entrepreneurs unlock the potential in their online businesses so they can focus on what matters and sell with ease. In this value-packed interview, Emma will leave you buzzing with ideas to help you and your business fly.Check out Navigate the Noise at: https://www.navigatethenoise.com/And for more great Entreprenora content, follow us on Instagram at @Entreprenora_official or come visit us at www.entreprenora.co.uk.Think Bigger. Lead Better. Live Bolder.

Charlotte created The Little Loop as the "perfect no-compromise, truly sustainable solution to clothing your little people." In this interview, we talk about her passion for creating a business that solves many of the problems around waste and consumerism, while giving parents and retailers a viable alternative that is kind to their consciences and their purses!Join me and Charlotte as we chart her non-traditional journey from Cambridge to the Ministry of Defense to teaching to becoming a Digital Product Leader and tech advocate. The most interesting paths are so often non-linear, and Charlotte's unique story and insights will expand and exercise your mind and your spirit.Check out The Little Loop at:  https://thelittleloop.com/And for more great Entreprenora content, follow us on Instagram at @Entreprenora_official or come visit us at www.entreprenora.co.uk.Think Bigger. Lead Better. Live Bolder.

Like many great founder's stories, Samina's is one of evolution and passion, with a healthy dusting of grit and take-a-chance self-belief. After a long career in digital marketing and advertizing, Samina decided she wanted to market and advertize a business of her own. Mon Dessert was born in 2015, combining her love of all things sweet with her desire to demystify patisserie for others, and her fortune-favors-the-bold approach got her products stocked in Fortnum & Masons and Harrods very early on.In our conversation, Samina shares her personal tips and tools for success and some of the insider secrets learned from her apprenticeship with the great chef Raymond Blanc... lessons that can be applied to life and business inside AND outside of the kitchen!Check out Mon Dessert at: https://www.mondessert.co.uk/And for more great Entreprenora content, follow us on Instagram at @Entreprenora_official or come visit us at www.entreprenora.co.uk.Think Bigger. Lead Better. Live Bolder.

Get ready for a mental reset in this wonderful interview with Anna Freeman. After leaving her City career behind, Anna worked with multiple start-ups before launching her own. Having identified money fitness as a crucial aspect of health and wellbeing, but one that is overlooked by both the health and finance sectors, Anna launched ZavFit in 2017 to fill the gap.  Join me and Anna as we chart her journey from City professional and competitive international athlete to founder and changemaker, and talk about how we can all learn to "trust the process" of personal and professional growth however it unfolds.Check out ZavFit at: www.zavfit.comAnd for more great Entreprenora content, please follow us on Instagram at @Entreprenora_official or come visit us at www.entreprenora.co.ukThink bigger. Lead better. Live bolder. 

Join me and the warm and wonderful Jennifer Schneider as we trace her journey from the world of high fashion to her heart-centered work with women who want to bring out their best selves and "wear what they are".  Through her work, Jennifer has helped women project their inner, powerful selves, overcome challenges, be seen and heard, and redefine who they are. Whether we like it or not, the world still judges us on appearance, and Jennifer is helping women take back control of that perception. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation about the power of conscious styling and individual projection.Check out The Loved Object at: http://thelovedobject.com/And for more great Entreprenora content, please follow us on Instagram at @Entreprenora_official or come visit us at www.entreprenora.co.ukThink bigger. Lead better. Live bolder. 

After a very traditional "left brain" career in engineering, operations, and Venture Capital, Sandhya took the bold decision to leave it all behind without a Plan B in place. Instead she spent 18 months living off of her savings and following a more intuitive path of exploration and openness.Her journey led her to Human Design, which she now uses to coach founders to help them put "radical self awareness" at the forefront of building their businesses and craft a life that is 100% aligned to who they are and their unique design.  Get ready to have your mind blown.Check out Shifting Paradigm at: https://www.shiftingparadigm.co/And for more great Entreprenora content, follow us on Instagram @Entreprenora_official or come find us online at www.entreprenora.co.ukThink bigger. Lead better. Live bolder.

In this brilliantly insightful discussion with our "token man", Paul and I talk about one of the biggest challenges all of us face: making the best use of our time.After a long career in The City, Paul found himself leading large teams and formally and informally coaching busy executives who were in desperate need of "detoxing" their diaries and their work days. The process he created to reorganize the way we structure our days was the result of some deep conversations that overturned entrenched ways of doing things.Paul is now using the Diary Detox method he created to transform the way individuals and big companies work and play. Join us as we explore the age-old question of "what am I doing?" and arrive at some life-changing answers.Check out Diary Detox at: http://diarydetox.com/And for more great Entreprenora content, follow us on Instagram at @Entreprenora_official or come visit us at www.entreprenora.co.ukThink bigger. Lead better. Live bolder.

After a brilliant career as a writer in Hollywood, Kate took her love of story-telling, letter-writing, and globe-trotting in a totally new direction with the founding of Banjo Robinson. Leveraging her instincts and personal contacts, Kate shares how she slowly turned her passions into a fast-growth company that simply and beautifully combines ed-tech, personalization, and children's literature.Her business excited so many so early on that 14 out of the first 17 investors she approached invested in her! Kate's humble honesty about not knowing the rules, her bravery in front of crowds as big as 15,000 (her "worst nightmare"), and her bold vision for Banjo's future (merchandise and a TV show are already in the works!), are as stand-out as her quiet brilliance. It's hard to keep from cheering when speaking with Kate, and she will leave you with fresh ah-ha's and rules to live by that make being a founder and being alive feel as magical as Banjo Robinson itself.Check out Banjo Robinson at: https://www.banjorobinson.com/And for more great Entreprenora content, follow us on Instagram at @Entreprenora_official or come visit us at www.entreprenora.co.uk.Think Bigger. Lead Better. Live Bolder.

Join me in this wonderful conversation with "The Customer Whisperer", Kate Hardcastle MBE as we talk about her "mobile" career from her life as a professional backup singer for Martha Reeves to becoming the go-to expert for companies that want to fully understand their customers and create business relationships that last a lifetime.Learn how Kate's work across a broad range of industries has allowed her to quickly "read the room" for others and how her performance background steeped her in a mode of listening in a very different way. Her journey has shown her the power of collaboration, building bridges, and the humanity and humility required to be in business, especially in these challenging times.Tune in as we meld and blend our straight-talking "Yorker" (Yorkshire and New York meet!) insights with thoughts on paying it forward and being okay with things not being okay. Insight with Passion indeed!Check out Insight with Passion at: https://www.insightwithpassion.co.uk/And for more great Entreprenora content, follow us on Instagram at @Entreprenora_official or come visit us at www.entreprenora.co.uk.Think Bigger. Lead Better. Live Bolder.

Since deciding at a young age that she would do the opposite of what was expected, Alex Depledge has become a successful serial entrepreneur and advocate for change. After leaving a high-flying career in management consulting, Alex taught herself how to create a business during cram sessions at the Royal Festival Hall and went on to exit from her first business in just three years.  When most expected her to retire on the windfall, Alex got into the trenches again and started another now-multi-million-pound company to prove that she was more than a "one hit wonder" and to serve her broader mission of changing the way we work.  Throughout the ups and downs, Alex has set out to prove - to herself and others - that women can have it all: a career, a family, and a life they love. Eschewing over used concepts like work-life balance, Alex shows us that balance isn't possible, but that meaning and impact are. Join us for this powerful and inspiring conversation about self-belief, discomfort, and the power of human resilience.Check out RESI at: https://resi.co.uk/And for more great Entreprenora content, please follow us on Instagram at @Entreprenora_official or come visit us at www.entreprenora.co.ukThink Bigger. Lead Better. Live Bolder.

Jaina's journey from chemical engineer to skincare line founder is a story full of insights and valuable lessons for us all. Once she realized that there "had to be more to life than the 9-to-5", she deliberately charted a path that would first cover her financial bases, and then give her the breathing room to uncover her calling and launch a skincare line.  Join me and Jaina as we talk about her upcoming launch and the labor of love that has become Minimialist Skincare. How exciting to be with her from the very beginning!Check out Minimalist Skincare at: https://www.minimalist-skincare.co.uk/And for more great Entreprenora content, please follow us on Instagram or @Entreprenora_official or come visit us at www.entreprenora.co.ukThink Bigger. Lead Better. Live Bolder.

What a brilliant way to kick off Season Three of the Entreprenora Podcast! Join me and Backstage Capital founder Arlan Hamilton as we talk about the power of being underestimated and creating opportunities despite the odds. Arlan talks about the "blissful ignorance" that can give us the courage to go into rooms that might scare us, about changing the dire statistics in Venture Capital (more than 90% of all VC funding goes to white men founders), persisting through the three-and-a-half year wait to get her first investor, and reframing the dialogue around what others think of us.Arlan offers rare candor about being a change-maker in venture capital, dismantling internal hurdles, being self-full, and "writing your own headlines." Her interview is one you will want to listen to again and again.Check out Backstage Capital at: https://backstagecapital.com/And for more great Entreprenora content, please follow us on Instagram or @Entreprenora_official or come visit us at www.entreprenora.co.ukYou can also watch the video of Arlan's interview on our You Tube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFqtQWmhC1wJyBanGktGesALet's do great things together

What a great way to close out Season Two of The Entreprenora Podcast! Narisa is an absolute breath of fresh air when it comes to talking about the guts and hustle required to start and grow an international fintech business that has a  deep social mission.  Narisa shares candidly about the struggles that continue to chase founders even after they've "made it", the resilience needed to keep going, the support required from communities around us, and the quiet faith that comes from focusing on your own mission. Join us with a glass of bubbly, a hot cuppa, or just an ice cold water, and refresh your founder's soul in this wonderful closing episode. (Season Three coming in September!)Check out Kogo Pay at: https://www.kogopay.com/And for more great Entreprenora content, please follow us on Instagram at @Entreprenora_official or sign up to our newsletter at www.entreprenora.co.uk.Let's do great things together. 

A self-proclaimed serial professional (accountant, tax lawyer, MBA student then management consulting), Sandra first considered Life Coaching after a period of family grief brought to light her natural talent for helping others "see a better way." In this episode, she shares invaluable and practical tough-love lessons for all of us: being self-full instead of burning out; being curious instead of judgemental; seeking harmony not balance; owning your decisions; and being kind to yourself when scheduling your time. Being a founder - and a person! - requires "a lot of hard stuff and you're not always gonna be happy... it's important to connect with that." But with someone like Sandra by your side, or in your ear, it's a lot easier to push through to the other side.Check out Sandra McDermid Coaching at: https://sandramcdermid.com/And for more great Entreprenora content, please follow us on Instagram at @Entreprenora_official or sign up to our newsletter at www.entreprenora.co.uk.Let's do great things together. 

Join me and Helena as we follow her journey from an international career at the UN and law to bespoke luxury jewelry and subscription fashion jewelry. We talk about seeking out new challenges, the "human factor" in business, following breadcrumbs of advice and ah-ha moments, and then taking measured steps towards your dream (not every business has to be leapt into!).  From seeking out mentors, to following your intuition, to partnering with the right people, Helena's story - and her beautiful jewelry! - are worth indulging in.Check out HYC Jewels at: https://www.hycjewels.com/Check out Add Salt Studios at: https://www.addsaltstudios.com/And for more great Entreprenora content, please follow us on Instagram at @Entreprenora_official or sign up to our newsletter at www.entreprenora.co.uk.Let's do great things together. 

Throughout her journey as a fintech founder, Felicia has encountered it all: questions about what her husband thinks about her business (!), juggling the many pulls on her time and energy, hustling like crazy, and working on her mindset. In this whirlwind chat, we talk about the dangerous illusion of work-life balance, managing guilt, the subtle and not-so-subtle issues women founders face, deciding what you care about, and then owning what it takes to make it a reality, sacrifices and all.Felicia's advice for founders - "Be brave, find a mentor, find a support group, cut out negativity, and just do it!" - is a rallying cry to get $hit done despite the challenges and difficulties. After all, she reminds us, "You, and only you, can make your vision a reality."Check out Akoni Hub at: https://akonihub.com/homeAnd for more great Entreprenora content, please follow us on Instagram at @Entreprenora_official or by signing up to our newsletter at www.entreprenora.co.uk.Let's do great things together. 

Join me and the ever-insightful Sara Milne Rowe as we talk about her journey from performer, dancer, and inner city teacher to executive performance coach.  Sara's work has armed dozens of leaders, teams, and organisations with the practices and tools they need to achieve the results they want and have an impact for good. In this mind-expanding, deep-diving episode we talk about COVID, her must-read book The SHED Method (which Penguin Random House commissioned!), "encouraging courage", pressing the bravery button, and being better when it matters - invaluable lessons for leaders and founders at every stage of life and business.Check out Coaching Impact at: https://www.coachingimpact.co.uk/And for more great Entreprenora content, please follow us on Instagram at @Entreprenora_official or by signing up to our newsletter at www.entreprenora.co.uk.Let's do great things together. 

In this fabulous conversation with Aron, we talk about his journey from strategy consultant to co-founder of a beloved flower brand that makes getting flowers through our letter boxes a habit-forming delight!We talk about the early days of growing Bloom & Wild, the shoe leather and grit required to build a business - "I walked around London hand measuring 100s of letter boxes and spent hours packing flowers" - and his industry-changing work with the Thoughtful Marketing Movement. His views on creating community, having an impact, and being customer focused are invaluable for founders at any stage, and his approach to growth, quality, and sustainability is a model for us all.Check out Bloom & Wild at: https://www.bloomandwild.com/And for more great Entreprenora content, please follow us on Instagram at @Entreprenora_official or by signing up to our newsletter at www.entreprenora.co.uk.Let's do great things together. 

What a thrill to have Scarlett with us for Episode Eleven. She is a powerhouse founder - who was also a top-TWO finalist in The Apprentice in 2019 - with a calm and unflappable approach to managing her global company through the challenges of COVID.Scarlett shares openly about crisis management (the personal and professional kind), her "divorce" from a co-founder, tapping into her inner strength when she had only one month of living expenses left, and discovering new outlets to fuel her inner professional fire. Scarlett's honesty, calm confidence, and focus on positively impacting others is as inspiring as it gets. Listen in to hear from a true leader in every sense of the word.Check out Harper Fox Partners at: https://harperfoxglobal.com/And for more great Entreprenora content, please follow us on Instagram at @Entreprenora_official or by signing up to our newsletter at www.entreprenora.co.uk.Let's do great things together. 

As a professional opera singer and antique jewelry curator, Sara knows how tricky it can be to have a foot in two worlds and navigate an un-pigeon-hole-able professional identity. In this episode, we talk about fine art, resilience, setting targets for rejection (yes that's right!), and the shared challenges performers and founders face.  Through her operatic work and her fine jewelry business, Sara knows all about connecting with people in a deep and powerful way, and her refreshing enoughness - "I see 'colleagues' not 'competitors'" - sets a tone that all founders can sing along to.Check out Songbird Sara Antique Jewelry at: https://songbirdsaraantiquejewelry.com/And for more great Entreprenora content, please follow us on Instagram at @Entreprenora_official or by signing up to our newsletter at www.entreprenora.co.uk.Let's do great things together. 

What an honor to have Sigrun as our guest for Episode Nine! Sigrun is the powerhouse behind SOMBA (her online MBA program for entrepreneurs) and the Self-Made Summit, Europe's premier new conference for women building and scaling online businesses.Sigrun and I talk about her journey of discovery, setbacks, internal doubts and the nagging feeling of knowing she was meant for something big, but not quite knowing what that was until she allowed herself to embrace and scale what comes naturally to her.Her story is one many Entreprenoras can relate to, and her path to success - and her positive impact on countless entrepreneurs - offers invaluable insights about deeply tuning into ourselves and creating profitable businesses that amplify our strengths. Sit back, take notes, and get ready for some serious ah-ha moments.Check out Sigrun, SOMBA, and the Self-Made Summit at: https://www.sigrun.com/And for more great Entreprenora content, please follow us on Instagram at @Entreprenora_official or by signing up to our newsletter at www.entreprenora.co.uk.Let's do great things together. 

In this episode Aarti and I talk about her fascinating business and spiritual journey from South East Asia to London and how "hanging out with monks" in her early 20s shaped who she became and how she formed her branding and communications business.  That early "rewiring", the resilience she built from being professionally scared every day, and "experimenting" with her family business led Aarti to found a company that helps others create intentional and powerful brands. Aarti's interview will take you on a whirlwind ride through the mindset hurdles, self-discovery process, and purpose-focused questions all founders need to face. Check out AP Brand Communications at: https://aartiparmar.com/And for more great Entreprenora content, please follow us on Instagram at @Entreprenora_official or by signing up to our newsletter at www.entreprenora.co.uk.Let's do great things together. 

In Episode Seven, Rachel and I get honest about the trial-and-error process so many of us founders go through on our way to uncovering a business and mission we truly care about. Her own journey to founding Koru Kids involved dozens of discarded ideas until the ah-ha moment when she saw how deep the childcare problem was and decided to create a solution to help families flourish.Rachel shares her vision for fulfilling her maximum capability, bringing Koru Kids to the world, and changing lives each day. We talk about solving one of many Founder's Dilemmas (pivot or stay on course?), about the received wisdom that isn't always wise, and the importance of having a community of founders around you. Her energy, honesty, and thoughtful approach to startup and solo-founder life will leave you buzzing and inspired. Check out Koru Kids at: https://www.korukids.co.uk/And for more great Entreprenora content, please follow us on Instagram at @Entreprenora_official or by signing up to our newsletter at www.entreprenora.co.uk.Let's do great things together.

Join me and Stacia Keogh as we take a wild story telling ride! Through Story Prez, Stacia has helped startups and big organizations uncover, structure, and deliver their unique stories in ways that create genuine connections and bring their founders and businesses to life.We talk about politics, gender, hidden bias and a host of other "taboos" as we dissect business paradigms and uncover the "heroine's journey." This is a thought-provoking interview that will help you think deeply about your own story and how you share it with your world!Check out Story Prez at: http://www.storyprez.co.uk/And for more great Entreprenora content, please follow us on Instagram at @Entreprenora_official or by signing up to our newsletter at www.entreprenora.co.uk.Let's do great things together.

In this conversation with the wonderful Mel Berry we talk about the vision behind Her Spirit, a community that provides a fun, safe, and supportive space to get fitter and healthier on your terms and without the screaming distractions of what women "should" look like or "should" do to be fit. With community and well-being at the forefront of all of our minds, especially now, Mel's interview offers insights into a deeper and more sustainable version of health and fitness that nurtures the whole person, not just one muscle group.Check out Her Spirit at: https://herspirit.co.uk/And for more great Entreprenora content, please follow us on Instagram at @Entreprenora_official or by signing up to our newsletter at www.entreprenora.co.uk.Let's do great things together.

In this electric conversation with Mel, we talk about her lightning fast pivot from closing down her first startup and launching her second. She shares how understanding her customer led to the creation of Mirza, and how she and her co-founder are working to close the gender pay gap through educating women about their bodies and providing essential financial planning tools. Mel offers invaluable tips for navigating the self-doubt, isolation, and external pressures that so many founders face, and her interview will leave you “ah-ha”-ing and “I didn't know that”-ing. Tune in and get ready to rethink the way you look at your body and your finances.You can check out Mirza at: https://www.heymirza.com/And for more great Entreprenora content, please follow us on Instagram at @Entreprenora_official or by signing up to our newsletter at www.entreprenora.co.uk.Let's do great things together.

In this conversation, Anna and I talk openly about the Fighter Shots story, from finding a niche in the noisy health and wellness industry to the challenges of working with perishable products, and how her previous career as an industrial engineering helped lay the foundations for her logistics-heavy business.Using herself as her first customer "avatar" ("If they didn't sell, at least I could drink the inventory..."), Anna formulated a range of delicious health shots that are taking London by storm. Her insights into doing things you love and using entrepreneurship to be 100% yourself are life-lessons and business-lessons all of us can take to heart.Check out Fighter Shots at: https://fightershots.co.uk/And for more great Entreprenora content, sign up to our newsletter at www.entreprenora.co.uk and follow us on Instagram @entreprenora_official.Let's do great things together!

In this episode, I talk to Sujata and Sophie about the serendipity often involved in finding the perfect early team members and the willingness to pivot and adapt that can be the lifeblood of an early-stage startup. From mindset hacks and taking care of business to becoming your own best advisor, Sujata and Sophie share advice that every new entrepreneur can benefit from. You've Got This is going to change the way we work, so join the conversation and get ready to glimpse the future!Check out You've Got This at: www.youvegotthis.workAnd for more great Entreprenora content, sign up to our newsletter at www.entreprenora.co.uk and follow us on Instagram @entreprenora_official.Let's do great things together!

We kick off Season Two with the wonderful Debbie Wosskow OBE, angel investor and serial entrepreneur. Debbie tells us all about her early days in Sheffield (where her first business selling scrunchies won her a Young Enterprise award at 15!) and the ups and downs of growing and selling two successful ventures before co-founding The All Bright with Anna Jones.Debbie's tips on mindset, habits, and resilience are invaluable for founders at any stage of growth, and her candid insights about the importance of community offer a fresh perspective on forging a path to success with friend-preneurs and mentors at our side.Check out The All Bright at: https://www.allbrightcollective.com/And for more great Entreprenora content, sign up to our newsletter at www.entreprenora.co.uk and follow us on Instagram @entreprenora_official.Let's do great things together

What a way to close out Season One! The wonderful and award-winning Alexis Marz and I talk about her around-the-world journey that finally brought her to become a co-founder in London. Alexis shares great tips about systemizing (don't overcomplicate it), having good processes in place (hiring decisions shouldn't be left to chance), and making sure your business works for you, as much as you work for your business. Alexis's generosity of spirit is matched by her toughness as a triathlete, and you will definitely want to take notes during her interview!Check out MMP at: http://www.mmp-tax.co.uk/And for more great Entreprenora content, sign up to our newsletter at www.entreprenora.co.uk and follow us on Instagram @entreprenora_official.Let's do great things together!

Talking to Rhea is like a massage for the founder's soul. From her ah-ha moment in 2013, to taking Prettly live within a year, Rhea and I talk about her path to building a mobile beauty services brand and the complex challenges inherent in a platform business. Rhea gets deep into knotty issues around market differentiation, carving a niche, and managing a business remotely, with her and her team spread between London, South East Asia, and Athens. The lessons and journey Rhea shares remind us of the positive impact we can all have on our customer's lives, and remind us to celebrate our successes – no matter how big or small – to keep moving forward and upward.Check out Prettly at: https://prettly.com/And for more great Entreprenora content, please follow us on Instagram @Entreprenora_official, and subscribe to our newsletter by visiting our website: www.entreprenora.co.uk

Give your brain a ride in this fantastic interview with Dan Murray-Serter, founder of Heights. Dan and I go full-on nerd as we talk about sleep, wellbeing, brain health, and how a long bout of insomnia turned into his next great venture (which Stephen Fry, Alain De Botton, Rangan Chatterjee, and a host of other big-brains have already gotten behind).As the "token man" in Season One, Dan has set new bars -- or should I say "Heights"? -- for future men-preneurs on this podcast. Buckle up and join the conversation.Check out Heights at: https://www.yourheights.com/And for more great Entreprenora content, please follow us on Instagram @Entreprenora_official, and subscribe to our newsletter by visiting our website: www.entreprenora.co.uk

My interview with Karolina is chock full of insights about making the transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship. Karolina talks about the good, the bad, and the ugly that comes with being your own boss and the reality of turning a passion into a business.We talk about democratizing good design, the importance of creating great products, finding the right team members, and thinking carefully about "who you want in your life."Check out Ademchic at https://www.ademchic.com/And for more great Entreprenora content, please follow us on Instagram @Entreprenora_official, and subscribe to our newsletter by visiting our website: www.entreprenora.co.uk

Stacey and I cover some deep ground as we talk about the ups and downs of starting a business from scratch. From becoming a self-taught expert in social media marketing, to hiring great people, and "firing" clients who are out of alignment with your values, Stacey's interview will leave you nodding, ah-ha'ing, and furiously taking mental notes… I know I was!Check out Stacey and Brandlective at: https://www.brandlective.com (where you can also get a Digital Marketing Scorecard for your brand!)And for more great Entreprenora content, please follow us on Instagram @Entreprenora_official, and subscribe to our newsletter by visiting our website: www.entreprenora.co.uk