Podcasts about propelle

How has the push back against diversity, equity and inclusion policies, spearheaded by Donald Trump's White House, affected initiatives aimed at helping women invest more? CEO and founder of investment platform Propelle, Ayesha Ofori, joined hosts Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll to discuss on Bloomberg Daybreak Europe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this video we welcome Ex Goldman Sachs Banker and now British Founder of the UKs first investing app for women (Propelle), Ayesha Ofori.--------

Ayesha Ofori is the founder of Propelle, a female-focused investing app, and previously served as an Executive Director at Goldman Sachs. After managing over £500 million in client assets and observing a stark underrepresentation of women in the investment world, Ayesha left her successful career to create a platform that truly serves women's financial needs. In this week's episode of CEO YOURSELF, we explore Ofori's CEO superpower, Relentlessness. Together, we deep dive strategies for sustaining unwavering determination, even in the face of setbacks and external scepticism. We discuss the vital role of financial independence and education for women across all ages, locations, career paths, and backgrounds. If you're seeking a tangible, straightforward and uncomplicated introduction to investing, this episode is for you.You can find Ayehsa on Instagram @ayesha.ofori (https://www.instagram.com/ayesha.ofori/)Propelle is on Instagram @propelle (https://www.instagram.com/propelle/) and online via https://propelle.io/CEO YOURSELF is a community designed to inspire and motivate you on your journey. We deliver weekly podcasts on a Monday, interviewing diverse women and deep diving their CEO superpowers, so you can adopt their learnings to become the CEO of your life. You can find us on instagram @whynotceoyourself with further resources online at www.ceoyourself.com Our host Hermione Olivia is on instagram & TikTok @hermioneolivia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ayesha Ofori is the founder and CEO of Propelle, a pioneering investment platform designed to empower women to achieve financial independence. As a former Executive Director and Private Wealth Adviser at Goldman Sachs, Ayesha personally managed over £500 million in client assets, working closely with ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Motivated by a desire to bridge the gender investment gap and make investing more accessible to women, Ayesha left her successful career in traditional finance to launch Propelle. With an MBA from London Business School and a master's degree in physics from Imperial College London, Ayesha combines deep financial expertise with a passion for helping women build wealth and securing their financial futures. Ayesha was the recipient of a Women of the Future Award in the Real Estate, Infrastructure and Construction category in 2019.   ------------------------------------------------ The shortlists for this year's Women of the Future Awards UK and Southeast Asia have been revealed! To view our finalists and find out more about how to attend the ceremony on Wednesday November 13th 2024, please visit our awards website. For more information on the Women of the Future Programme and initiatives, please visit: www.womenofthefuture.co.uk For more information on Propelle, the UK's first investment platform for women, please visit: https://propelle.io/  

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Enjoying the podcast? Then don't forget to rate and give us a review! As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com Listen to part four of our personal finance tips and hear from our expert guests as they discuss switching current accounts, sharing parental leave and why you should be talking about money with your loved ones. Listen to parts one, two and three.  In this bonus episode, you'll hear helpful tips from: PensionBee's CMO; Jasper Martens; Founder of financial literacy platform, All Things Money; Ola Majekodunmi; Personal Finance Expert and Founder of Mrs MummyPenny; Lynn Beattie; Founder and CEO of Propelle; Ayesha Ofori; Independent Non-Executive Director for PensionBee; Lara Oyesanya FRSA; PensionBee's CTO; Jonathan Lister Parsons; and Founder and CEO of Vestpod; Emilie Bellet.   Episode Breakdown:  00:25 The benefits of switching current accounts 02:03 Saving vs. investing your money 04:24 Investment accounts and fees 05:58 Parental leave and pensions 07:31 Separating personal and business finances 09:14 Talking about money with loved ones.   Read the transcript.   Catch up on the latest news, read our transcripts or watch on YouTube: The Pension Confident Podcast The Pension Confident Podcast on YouTube Follow @PensionBee on X, Threads, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Ayesha Ofori started her career in investment banking, with a simple view to paying off her student debt, but after advancing quickly and managing a portfolio of $500m, she realised the work didn't align with her values, and turned her hand to helping others build their wealth through property investment as she had, founding Black Property Network, followed swiftly by Propelle - a community, education and investment platform for women.  Ayesha's insight on peeling back the curtain on investing and making it accessible for women is both fascinating to listen to, and highly informative, but she also talks with great honesty about how she balances work and home life too. So many highlights in this episode which I hope you'll love!  Find Ayesha on Instagram here Find Propelle on Instagram here Join the waitlist for Propelle here  Don't forget to join the conversation with me on Instagram here Or subscribe to my Substack here  --------------- Thank you so much to Wild for sponsoring this episode - check out my 30% off discount code and try it for yourself.  Wild is the only deodorant brand I use and it really works, so they are my dream partners.  Wild is the UK's number 1 natural deodorant company featuring a fully sustainable design and recyclable refills. They've also recently launched a luxe 100% plastic free body wash which I love – it comes in an aluminium case with compostable refills.  Use code BUSINESS30 for 30% off sitewide. Shop Wild now!

Enjoying the podcast? Then don't forget to rate and give us a review! As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com    Part three of our personal finance tips is here! In this bonus episode,our expert guests discuss budgeting, what to know before you get started with investing, plus they share a property mistake you may have made too. Get started on your financial spring cleaning and hear helpful tips from: Personal Finance Expert and Founder of Mrs MummyPenny, Lynn Beattie; Financial Journalist and Senior Digital Editor at MoneyWeek, Kalpana Fitzpatrick; Founder and CEO of Propelle; Ayesha Ofori, Independent Non-Executive Director for PensionBee; Lara Oyesanya FRSA; CMO at PensionBee, Jasper Martens; and CMO at  LifeSearch; Justin Harper.   Episode Breakdown:  00:45 Monthly subscriptions 01:20 Saving little and often 02:13 Saving for your kids 02:49 Getting started with investing 03:50 Investing in property 04:56 The benefits of life insurance.   Read the transcript.   Catch up on the latest news, read our transcripts or watch on YouTube: The Pension Confident Podcast The Pension Confident Podcast on YouTube   Follow @PensionBee on X, Threads, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Abby Greensfelder has an instinct for developing not only iconic cable shows such as, “Say Yes to the Dress,” but also documentaries featuring icons Megan Rapinoe and Alicia Keys. In this episode, host Sandra Abrams chats with the indie filmmaker and native Washingtonian, ahead of the World Premiere of UNCHARTED at the Tribeca Film Festival in June. The doc, from her company, Everywoman Studios, is a behind-the-scenes look at Keys' songwriting camp that hopes to create a pipeline of women songwriters and music producers. The studio's first film, LFG, featured the U.S Women Soccer team's fight for fair pay. In this discussion, Abby shares why her company aims to develop women-centric content that has a social impact and how female filmmakers can apply for the Propelle program to develop their media ideas. In May, WIFV named Abby a 2023 Women of Vision honoree. www.everywomanstudios.com https://west.realscreen.com/2023/propelle/To view a complete list of Women of Vision winners, visit https://www.wifv.org/women-of-vision-awards/

Confidence is one of the biggest hurdles to women building financial wealth.Ayesha Ofori is the founder and the CEO of Propelle. A known expert in the financial investment and property sectors, Ayesha's career has always been centered on helping people to build wealth.This conversation is for you if you want to start to look at your money mindset and the inherited beliefs about money that you hold. If you want to learn how money grows. No matter your level of financial sophistication, you will get value out of this. Ayesha gives us really concrete advice on how we can start investing for as little as one pound.Ayesha is bold, she is fierce and she is building something brilliant.Links:Follow Ayesha and Propelle on Instagram - @ayesha.ofori @propelleCheck out Propelle - https://propelle.ioTry out Propelle's Wealth Mapper - https://auth.propelle.io/account/register (once in, you'll find the Goal Mapper in the Invest > Tools section) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Enjoying the podcast?! Tell us what you think below and give us a rating. As always we'd love to hear your suggestions and feedback. Send us an email: podcast@pensionbee.com    Did you know that as well as a gender pay gap and a gender pension gap, there's also a gender investment gap? According to investment website; Boring Money, in the UK there's nearly £600 billion more in men's investment accounts than women's! Only a third of UK women say they feel confident dealing with their finances. But, is a lack of confidence the reason why only 48% of women invest in the stock market compared to 66% of men, or are other factors at play? To help us explore why women are less likely to invest are this month's expert guests:  Founder and CEO of Propelle; Ayesha Ofori, Co-Founder of Female Invest; Anna-Sophie Hartvigsen, and Independent Non-Executive Director for PensionBee; Lara Oyesanya FRSA.   Episode Breakdown:  02:00 Why's it important for women to invest? 03:15 Brief history of financial gender inequality 04:51 Saving vs investing 06:58 Why women are less likely to invest than men  08:46 Are women less likely to take risks?   14:24 Financial education for women  17:26 Pensions are investments  19:34 Who can invest? 22:03 Our guests first investments 26:07 Long-term thinking.    * We mention Boring Money's research shows a £600 billion gender investment gap worldwide - this figure actually only covers the UK!  The figures mentioned for the potential returns of savings vs investments were calculated using Santander's savings and investments calculator. The results were based on taking medium risk and the ‘realistic' expectation of growth. However, returns can be higher or lower. These are just examples and aren't guaranteed.    Further reading: For more information on the key issues affecting women and their finances, check out these resources from PensionBee. Episode 21 transcript Why aren't women investing?  Why closing the gender investing gap matters for impact investing Can financial education platforms help close the gender financial literacy gap? How important is financial independence? How can we improve financial health amongst women? Building your financial resilience Episode 3: How do we tackle the gender pension gap?   Other useful resources: Propelle Female Invest The history of women and money (GoHenry) Equal Pay Act 1970 (Gov.uk) Girls get less pocket money than boys (Netmums) Girls just wanna have funds (Female Invest book) Savings and investments calculator (Santander)     Catch up on the latest news, read our transcripts or watch on YouTube: The Pension Confident Podcast The Pension Confident Podcast on YouTube   Follow @PensionBee on X, Threads, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn. Follow Ayesha on Instagram and LinkedIn. Follow Anna (@hartvigsen_anna) on X, Instagram and LinkedIn. Follow Lara on LinkedIn.

Abby Greensfelder has an instinct for developing not only iconic cable shows such as, “Say Yes to the Dress,” but also documentaries featuring icons Megan Rapinoe and Alicia Keys. In this episode, host Sandra Abrams chats with the indie filmmaker and native Washingtonian, ahead of the World Premiere of UNCHARTED at the Tribeca Film Festival in June. The doc, from her company, Everywoman Studios, is a behind-the-scenes look at Keys' songwriting camp that hopes to create a pipeline of women songwriters and music producers. The studio's first film, LFG, featured the U.S Women Soccer team's fight for fair pay. In this discussion, Abby shares why her company aims to develop women-centric content that has a social impact and how female filmmakers can apply for the Propelle program to develop their media ideas. In May, WIFV named Abby a 2023 Women of Vision honoree. www.everywomanstudios.com https://west.realscreen.com/2023/propelle/To view a complete list of Women of Vision winners, visit https://www.wifv.org/women-of-vision-awards/

What is gender equity? In this episode of Know Them, Be Them, Raise Them, Annie Warshaw, co-founder of Mission Propelle and a gender justice professor at Roosevelt University, unpacks gender equity in her chat with host Carmelita Tiu.   In this episode, Annie: Answers the question, "What is gender equity?" Explains how we can be aware of gender equity and encourage it Tells us the 3 things that will make her feel like she's raised her sons successfully  Helps us reframe our beliefs about old-school etiquette so we can foster more equitable gender roles Talks about the importance of having a list of shared family values To learn more about Annie Warshaw and her work: for equity consulting and coaching, visit http://www.missionpropelle.com (missionpropelle.com), or follow @mission_propelle on Instagram for information about Youth Alliance Yoga, go to youthallianceyoga.com Know Them, Be Them, Raise Them Subscribe here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-them-be-them-raise-them/id1581581645 ( Apple),https://open.spotify.com/show/4TUKrwCnfgyMRxjZjJjQWO?si=BiWQGIAtQtque1801ggjTQ ( Spotify),https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9rbm93YmVyYWlzZS5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vcnNzZmVlZA?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjU08G6wszyAhWBU80KHcTLD14Q9sEGegQIARAC ( Google). New episodes drop every Tuesday (and sometimes in between).  For more doses of information and inspiration:  follow @knowberaisethem on https://www.instagram.com/knowberaisethem/ (Instagram)   Like the podcast on https://www.facebook.com/knowberaisethem/?ref=page_internal (Facebook)  https://mailchi.mp/3b8ba41f6629/stay-in-the-know-add-me-to-mailing-list (sign up) for our monthly newsletter  visithttps://knowthembethemraisethem.godaddysites.com/ ( www.knowberaisethem.com)

In this 30-minute episode of the EG Property Podcast, EG editor Samantha McClary sits down with tech leader and investor and founder of SuperPitch, Joyeeta Das, and Ayesha Ofori, founder of PropElle, investor and Goldman Sachs alumna, to talk about investing, entrepreneurialism and diversity. Women, particularly women of colour, are massively under-funded as founders, they are often disregarded, not because of their business plans – which as you'll hear from Das in this conversation, are often more considered and considerate, but because they are female. Often it is not on purpose, often it is not conscious, but often it is the case. But instead of just talking about the issue, Das and her crew of supporters are doing something about it. SuperPitch is a global cross industry initiative to eliminate the biased access to capital for under-represented founders, particularly women. The founders have committed to driving investment of $5bn in under-represented founders by 2026 by partnering with investors, mentors, influencers and experts. To find out more about SuperPitch listen in and visit www.superpitch.co.uk

In this 30-minute episode of the EG Property Podcast, EG editor Samantha McClary sits down with tech leader and investor and founder of SuperPitch, Joyeeta Das, and Ayesha Ofori, founder of PropElle, investor and Goldman Sachs alumna, to talk about investing, entrepreneurialism and diversity. Women, particularly women of colour, are massively under-funded as founders, they are often disregarded, not because of their business plans – which as you'll hear from Das in this conversation, are often more considered and considerate, but because they are female. Often it is not on purpose, often it is not conscious, but often it is the case. But instead of just talking about the issue, Das and her crew of supporters are doing something about it. SuperPitch is a global cross industry initiative to eliminate the biased access to capital for under-represented founders, particularly women. The founders have committed to driving investment of $5bn in under-represented founders by 2026 by partnering with investors, mentors, influencers and experts. To find out more about SuperPitch listen in and visit www.superpitch.co.uk

Executive Producer and creative executive Abby Greensfelder joins "No Script, No Problem" to talk about her groundbreaking new production company: EVERYWOMAN STUDIOS, a purpose-built media company whose mission is to tell female-focused stories that might not otherwise be told, and that can have a positive impact on our culture. She also shares some details from the one-of-a-kind development system they have at Everywoman Studios, known as "Propelle," which is a female-focused accelerator program with the goal to bring more female creators into the non-fiction ecosystem and have more diverse voices making content. And of course, we chat about Abby's monster hit from her time at Half-Yard Productions - TLC's "SAY YES TO THE DRESS". Give it a listen!

The hosts dive in with businesswoman and named star in Management Today's 35 Women Under 35, Ayesha Ofori. Owner of a property investment company, Axion, and two communities – PropElle and BPN – that help under-represented groups get started or scale in property investment and improve their financial literacy. blackpropertynetwork.com

Money management and financial literacy are, unfortunately, not widely taught. This means that many of us have never had the opportunity to learn how to save money, how to invest or how to build wealth. To make matters worse, the UK's financial literacy gap disproportionally affects black communities and women. This has a detrimental impact on the levels of income as well as long-term wealth.My guest today is Ayesha Ofori - a passionate advocate for financially empowering women and minorities, encouraging them to embark on property investment.Ayesha is the founder of property investment company Axion, and two powerful communities – PropElle and the Black Property Network. Having gained financial independence through building a property portfolio, her mission is to make property investing more accessible to all women. In this episode, Ayesha talks about her journey that saw her dabbling in property investment as a side hustle, to quitting her job and eventually pursuing her passion full time. We cover everything from getting started investing in property, to finding the best option according to your budget, as well as the pros and cons of investing in property as an asset. Ayesha shared some resources in this episode. All the links are below:Leo Crowdfunding: https://www.leocrowdfunding.com/ You can follow and connect with Ayesha at: Propelle:https://propellenetwork.comBlack Property Network: https://blackpropertynetwork.comAxion Property Partners: https://axionproperty.com Instagram: @ayesha.ofori & @blackpropertynetwork You can learn more about Vestpod and subscribe to our newsletter here: https://www.vestpod.com. You can follow us on Instagram @vestpod and join our Facebook group. My book is available to purchase from Amazon and your favourite bookshop.* Please note that we are not certified, financial advisers! The articles and information made available on Vestpod and this podcast are provided for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. You are advised to consult with an independent financial advisor for advice on your specific circumstances. Also, if you're investing money, make sure it's for the long term and you understand what you're investing in.* See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Disruption from the pandemic has created plenty of ‘accidental landlords’ - homeowners with an empty property they could potentially let out. This week’s guest, Jeremy, has relocated for work - he’s renting a room in a shared house, but wants to make some cash renting out his former home. He asks Claer what taxes he’d have to pay, the rules he’d have to comply with, whether or not to use a letting agent, and how to assess whether becoming a landlord makes sense financially. Expert guidance is provided by professional landlords Ayesha Ofori, founder of the PropElle network for female property investors, and David Lawrenson, author of the bestselling book Successful Property Letting. If you would like to talk to Claer for a future podcast episode, email the Money Clinic team money@ft.com with a brief description of your story. Follow Claer on Twitter and Instagram @Claerb and read her weekly Serious Money column in the FT Money section of the FT Weekend newspaper.Further information:-David Lawrenson took part in a live Q&A with FT readers last year on renting property-Read this FT Money article on ways landlords are tackling the effects of the pandemic See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rewinding back this fun one! Have you ever wondered who was behind shows like Say Yes To Dress, MythBusters, The Last Alaskans, Deadliest Catch, or Planet Earth? Discovery Channel’s former Senior VP of programming and development, Abby Greensfelder, was the driving force behind several award-winning nonfiction and unscripted content. After she left her first co-venture production company, Half Yard Productions, she ventured into a new entrepreneurial journey starting her own media company wonderfully known as Everywoman Studios where the mission is to highlight female-focused stories that create a positive impact. Today, Abby is sharing her continuous efforts to amplify female talent in the entertainment industry. Her studios have recently partnered with Realscreen to offer the inaugural Propelle program which is a female-focused accelerator for aspiring female creators. One winning project will receive up to US$20,000 to further develop their project and make it production-ready. Abby discusses all the details behind her new program as well as an in-depth look into her awesome career with nonfiction and unscripted content. Let’s welcome Abby to the show! For more info on Propelle, check the show notes!Everywoman Studios Twitter: @EverywomanstudiosEverywoman Studios Website: everywomanstudios.comSo Called Oreos 'Gram: @socalledoreosSo Called Oreos Twitter: @socalledoreosSo Called Oreos FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/socalledoreosSo Called Oreos Podcast: https://socalledoreos.comSSR ‘Gram: @ajsoreelSSR Twitter: @shessoreelSSR Shownotes: https://shessoreel.com/episode/abby-greensfelder/*This episode includes affiliate links for which I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you should you make a purchase. Read my disclaimer for further info.*

Rewinding back this fun one! Have you ever wondered who was behind shows like Say Yes To Dress, MythBusters, The Last Alaskans, Deadliest Catch, or Planet Earth? Discovery Channel’s former Senior VP of programming and development, Abby Greensfelder, was the driving force behind several award-winning nonfiction and unscripted content. After she left her first co-venture production company, Half Yard Productions, she ventured into a new entrepreneurial journey starting her own media company wonderfully known as Everywoman Studios where the mission is to highlight female-focused stories that create a positive impact. Today, Abby is sharing her continuous efforts to amplify female talent in the entertainment industry. Her studios have recently partnered with Realscreen to offer the inaugural Propelle program which is a female-focused accelerator for aspiring female creators. One winning project will receive up to US$20,000 to further develop their project and make it production-ready. Abby discusses all the details behind her new program as well as an in-depth look into her awesome career with nonfiction and unscripted content. Let’s welcome Abby to the show! For more info on Propelle, check the show notes!Everywoman Studios Twitter: @EverywomanstudiosEverywoman Studios Website: everywomanstudios.comSo Called Oreos 'Gram: @socalledoreosSo Called Oreos Twitter: @socalledoreosSo Called Oreos FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/socalledoreosSo Called Oreos Podcast: https://socalledoreos.comSSR ‘Gram: @ajsoreelSSR Twitter: @shessoreelSSR Shownotes: https://shessoreel.com/episode/abby-greensfelder/*This episode includes affiliate links for which I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you should you make a purchase. Read my disclaimer for further info.*

2020 may have been a washout but that doesn't mean 2021 has to be the same. The guest in this episode has used property to propel herself into a different life. Ayesha Ofori started life as a banker. She advised very rich people about how to get richer effectively! Whilst doing that she was building a property portfolio on the side. When she started making more money from property than from banking she ditched the day job and put all her focus into bricks and mortar. Since then she has set up organisations to help other people who wouldn't normally have access to resources, networks and funds. In this episode she explains how property had an empowering impact on her life and how she's using her knowledge to inspire others. For Emmeline's bookshelf for her age now Ayesha recommended Maybe by Kobi Yamada which she explains is a story about the endless potential in all of us. And for Emmeline in the future she recommended Becoming by Michelle Obama. Ayesha found so many things in it about being a woman, race, dealing with failure and raising a family.

#54: Ally Grodd has been in the marketing and events industry for the past 15 years. Gaining strong recognition across North America for her creative events combined with her enthusiastic approach to connecting people and brands. A dog Mama, a wife and a true entrepreneur, Ally is a social savvy, margarita loving, foodie who works tirelessly to create her dream life. When she’s not traveling (which is often) you can find her at home entertaining her friends with plant based food, creative cocktails and lots of puppy cuddles. Looking to grab a copy of the career e-book, The Everyday Girl's Guide to Career Success? Shop now at https://emilyelizabeth.blog/shop/ ( https://emilyelizabeth.blog/shop/ ) Follow Ally Grodd on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alleyinthecity Follow Propelle + Konnect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propellekonnect Follow the What Fulfills You? Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatfulfillsyoupod/ Follow Emily Elizabeth's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyeduong/ Read more on the blog: https://emilyelizabeth.blog/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/what-fulfills-you-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Growing up, Lara Cowan was a confident high-achiever and spent every minute she could outdoors. However, her mental health was put under serious strain when she married the wrong man too young. Shielding her relationship trauma from others she spent the next two decades in survival mode, searching for healing. Lara is now on a mission to create a healing centre, a school of nature, to work with children, adults and the elderly showing them how nature can help them lead fulfilling lives. KEY TAKEAWAY “You have to forgive yourself for what you think. Forgive other people for what they think and what they do and just look forward. Living your truth is the best favour you can do to the world.” ABOUT LARA COWAN Lara was 21 with her baby girl in her arms, living on the island of St. Vincent in the Caribbean when she set up her first business. She went on to win many accolades including the award for Real Estate Marketing at the International Property Awards in Barbados. Lara’s purpose shines through her work where she has carved out a niche caring for women in the property industry as COO of PropElle, an educational network focussed on giving women financial and wellness support to becoming financially free. Lara’s healing centre will teach the art of love through nature therapy. The human is a map of emotions and possibilities. This school of nature is designed to teach people how to navigate it. CONNECT WITH LARA www.botanicshed.com https://www.instagram.com/botanicshed/ https://www.instagram.com/propellenetwork https://uk.linkedin.com/in/laracowan https://www.facebook.com/lara.cowan.50 https://www.facebook.com/Botanic-Shed-638118626325270  https://www.linkedin.com/company/botanic-shed/    ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a Coach, Mentor, iTunes #1 Podcaster, Mastermind Host, Speaker and Property Investor. Through coaching, Amy inspires and empowers entrepreneurial clients to discover the life they dream of by assisting them to make it their reality through their own action taking. Helping them to focus on their WHY with clarity uniting their passion and purpose with a plan to create the life they truly desire. If you would like Amy to help you focus on your WHY then please book a free 20 min call via www.calendly.com/amyrowlinson/enquirycall  Please sign up for the weekly Friday Focus newsletter at https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter   CONNECT WITH AMY https://www.instagram.com/focusonwhy/  https://www.instagram.com/amy.rowlinson/ https://www.facebook.com/RowlinsonAmy/ https://www.facebook.com/focusonwhy/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/focusonwhy/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyrowlinson/   HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson   DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence.

A former Executive Director at Goldman Sachs in Wealth Management and a former Investment Banker at Morgan Stanley, Ayesha Ofori is a multi-award winning property investment specialist and a recognised leading businesswoman in the UK. Ayesha is the founder and CEO of PropElle Network, a property and self-investment community for women. PropElle helps and supports women both new to property investing and those who are experienced but wanting to scale. Ayesha also runs Black Property Network which empowers people from underrepresented ethnic groups and helps them on their journey toward financial stability – through property. Lastly, Ayesha is Strategic Director at LEO Crowdfunding. LEO is a property crowdfunding platform which provides developers with equity capital and investors with diversified property investment opportunities where they can learn, while they earn. Ayesha is the winner of the 2019 Women of the Future Award (for Real Estate, Infrastructure & Construction), she is one of Management Today’s 35 Women Under 35, she was named one of “15 Women of the Future you need to know” by The Telegraph newspaper, one of “30 of the UK’s most inspiring entrepreneurs” by Business Leader and a RESI Trailblazer by Property Week. Ayesha also holds an MSci in Physics from Imperial College London and an MBA from London Business School. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you ever wondered who was behind shows like Say Yes To Dress, MythBusters, The Last Alaskans, Deadliest Catch, or Planet Earth? Discovery Channel’s former Senior VP of programming and development, Abby Greensfelder, was the driving force behind several award-winning nonfiction and unscripted content. After she left her first co-venture production company, Half Yard Productions, she ventured into a new entrepreneurial journey starting her own media company wonderfully known as Everywoman Studios where the mission is to highlight female-focused stories that create a positive impact. Today, Abby is sharing her continuous efforts to amplify female talent in the entertainment industry. Her studios have recently partnered with Realscreen to offer the inaugural Propelle program which is a female-focused accelerator for aspiring female creators. One winning project will receive up to US$20,000 to further develop their project and make it production-ready. Abby discusses all the details behind her new program as well as an in-depth look into her awesome career with nonfiction and unscripted content. Let’s welcome Abby to the show! For more info on Propelle, check the show notes!Everywoman Studios Twitter: @EverywomanstudiosEverywoman Studios Website: everywomanstudios.comSo Called Oreos 'Gram: @socalledoreosSo Called Oreos Twitter: @socalledoreosSo Called Oreos FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/socalledoreosSo Called Oreos Podcast: https://socalledoreos.comSSR ‘Gram: @ajsoreelSSR Twitter: @shessoreelSSR FB Community: The Reelest CommunitySSR Shownotes: https://shessoreel.com/episode/abby-greensfelder/*This episode includes affiliate links for which I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you should you make a purchase. Read my disclaimer for further info.*

Have you ever wondered who was behind shows like Say Yes To Dress, MythBusters, The Last Alaskans, Deadliest Catch, or Planet Earth? Discovery Channel’s former Senior VP of programming and development, Abby Greensfelder, was the driving force behind several award-winning nonfiction and unscripted content. After she left her first co-venture production company, Half Yard Productions, she ventured into a new entrepreneurial journey starting her own media company wonderfully known as Everywoman Studios where the mission is to highlight female-focused stories that create a positive impact. Today, Abby is sharing her continuous efforts to amplify female talent in the entertainment industry. Her studios have recently partnered with Realscreen to offer the inaugural Propelle program which is a female-focused accelerator for aspiring female creators. One winning project will receive up to US$20,000 to further develop their project and make it production-ready. Abby discusses all the details behind her new program as well as an in-depth look into her awesome career with nonfiction and unscripted content. Let’s welcome Abby to the show! For more info on Propelle, check the show notes!Everywoman Studios Twitter: @EverywomanstudiosEverywoman Studios Website: everywomanstudios.comSo Called Oreos 'Gram: @socalledoreosSo Called Oreos Twitter: @socalledoreosSo Called Oreos FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/socalledoreosSo Called Oreos Podcast: https://socalledoreos.comSSR ‘Gram: @ajsoreelSSR Twitter: @shessoreelSSR FB Community: The Reelest CommunitySSR Shownotes: https://shessoreel.com/episode/abby-greensfelder/*This episode includes affiliate links for which I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you should you make a purchase. Read my disclaimer for further info.*

No real standouts but the Ellerton & Zahra stable will have six runners heading to the Heath tomorrow with Propelle in Race 2 their most fancied chance with the bookies

This week's episode is another solo one from yours truly and the second in the Quick Tip Series (meaning it's a short one!). It's all about the power of the handwritten note, and I couldn't be more excited about the topic. A month or so ago, I took a poll over in Instagram about what I should focus on for my next solo episode. It was between this topic and self-care as the antidote to overwhelm. I have to admit that I was a little surprised at how close it was. I kind of assumed that the topic of self-care was going to blow the handwritten note out of the water. But it didn't. It was neck and neck for a while, with self-care eeking out the handwritten note by a few percentage points. As you can see, I decided to put self-care on hold and run with the power of the handwritten note for two reasons. First, I took part in InCoWriMo for the second time this February. InCoWriMo, jokingly referred to as a vintage social media, is a 28-day challenge to send out one handwritten note a day. The only rules are that you have to write a letter out by hand and that it needs to be mailed. (Easy enough, right?) The second thing — and the one that truly solidified this as a topic that I needed to focus on — was going through 3 large boxes of old papers that had been collecting dust in the corner for close to 20 years. had to do with something I found in my basement. A few things stood out in that cleaning. First, I have always had an affinity for handwritten notes. I had letters from when I was in first grade all through college. I had letters from all seasons of my life — from friends, schoolmates, boyfriends, and family. I discovered letters from loved ones that have passed on. And discovering those letters took my breath away and made me feel connected to them in such a powerful and tangible way again. It also made me realize how meaningful the letters that I have from the people in my life that are still here, like my grandfather, my parents, my brother and sister-in-law, and my cousins. I know that there will be a time when these letters will be the things that I cherish the most. Being able to reconnect to my affinity for handwritten notes a few years ago through Propelle and experiences like InCoWriMo, as well as remembering how meaningful the act of letter writing had been in my past, felt like a beautiful coming home. The real power in the handwritten note It's true that people love getting mail. But we don't we don't tend to get much of it other than junk or bills, so a handwritten note has even more meaning when it shows up in our mailboxes. I'm not sure about you, but when something other than junk shows up in the mail, I feel like I've won the lottery. I also hear the same thing from the people I send letters to. But here's the thing. That's not where the most power lies. The response from people (which I do love to hear about) is really secondary to the experience I have in writing the letters. By sitting down and sharing with someone what I love about them or what inspires me about their work is that it puts me in a space of love and positivity on par with when I practice gratitude. This Thanksgiving, I was trying to think of a way to extend the spirit of thanksgiving and bring more of it into my day-to-day life. I thought it would be fun to send a note to every single person that was at our family's celebration, sharing with them what they had done to make it such a special time for me (and my family). I spent a week thinking through what I wanted to share and put the letters in the mail. Those letters were a gift FOR ME because I got to experience that joy all over again and relive those special moments. I had almost forgotten about the letters when, a few days later, I received a call from my 96-year-old grandfather. He told me how lovely he thought his note was, saying that the letter he had received from me was the nicest letter he had received in his entire life and that it had made him realize something new about himself. He had never thought of himself as a curious person, but now that I had said it to him, he could really see how that had impacted his life over the years. I was gobsmacked after receiving that phone call. I'm pretty sure I spent a solid ten minutes crying because of how amazed and grateful I was to have been a part of that and of knowing how one little thank you card, that I had chosen to write on a whim, had meant the absolute world to him at 96. And for me, that is the crux of a handwritten note and how powerful it can be to tell someone that you care, to share what you find amazing and inspiring about then, and/or how they light you up and fill your heart with joy and fondness. In my experience, taking the time to do that is one of the most incredibly meaningful things you can do for someone else. Whether it's for a colleague, a loved one, a friend, or even a complete stranger. It all matters.  It's your turn to share the love Talking about the power of the handwritten note is one thing. Now it's time to take action and send one (or two) of your own. If you've never done this or haven't done it in a while, that's okay. I am confident that whatever you share in your note will be exactly what is needed in the moment. Also, your letter doesn't need to be fancy or beautifully written. It doesn't have to be on gorgeous stationary or include anything else inside of it. All it needs is you to put words onto paper and put it in the mail. Your mission, should you chose to accept it, is to write someone in your life a handwritten note and send it to them. Better yet, send one to someone you know and love AND one to someone you'd like to connect with or get to know better. Let's take it offline and get analog so that we can send a ripple of love out into the world. Take a listen! Prefer to listen to this post? Check out this week’s quick tip over on Some Kind of Magic.

Jessica Strong was engaged in the world of freelance work for years. She knew all about the never-ending to-do list of client requests, paperwork, social media updates, billing, tracking down receipts, fighting with WordPress plug-ins, and answering a million emails. So she founded Whetstone Workgroup to help freelancers, consultants, and “mompreneurs” succeed in three specific ways. She created a physical space where freelancers can work more efficiently, with drop-in daycare available for attention-craving children. She also provides administrative services and software so Whetstone members can get through their monster to-do list more easily. And finally she offers consultations, trainings and workshops so her members can keep learning and growing as professionals. Jessica’s Challenge; Create a cross section of things you are good at and things you enjoy doing. Execute on the things that qualify for both. If you liked this interview, check out episode 28 with Emily and Kate from Propelle, where we discuss masterminds and the challenges mompreneurs face.

Kate and Emily founded Propelle in 2011, with the mission of bringing together the amazing female entrepreneurs in their community and to provide the tools and resources necessary to help women grow and evolve, both personally and professionally. Their business has grown to include a robust newsletter, in-person networking events, a members-only Facebook community, and a monthly Mastermind group. They are passionate about building a strong and supportive community of women entrepreneurs that can support each other when the going gets rough. In the show’s first trio podcast, we discuss successful partnerships, the composition of their Mastermind program and much more.   Book Recommendations #GirlBoss by Sophia Amoruso The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life by Hal Elrod The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss 6 Months to 6 Figures by Peter Voogd   Kate and Emily’’s Challenge; Celebrate a win every day for 30 days. Take it a step further by using their challenge sheet.   Connect with Kate and Emily Twitter: @emilylevenson Instagram: @emilylevenson Pinterest: @emilylevenson Twitter: @katestoltzfus Instagram: @katestoltzfus_ Pinterest: @katestoltzfus   And Propelle Website Twitter: @wepropelle Instagram: @wepropelle Facebook: facebook.com/wepropelle