Women In Business Radio Show

The story of writing a book. We are joined in the studio by Bernie Morgan, Business Consultant and now author and podcaster. Bernie recently published her book The Amazing Life of Cecilia Chatterjee which is based upon the trials and challenges faced by her grandmother in rural India as she struggles to become a lawyer over 100 years ago.Bernie shares her writing process and insights about the different routes to publishing. Also, how she set up her podcast and website to market her book without a big budget or lots of technical knowledge.Tune in to hear her story and insights - perhaps you're thinking of writing your own book?The Women In Business Radio Show team are the host Sian Murphy and regular co-hosts Laura Lawrence, Jackie Groundsell and Adelle Martin.To connect, support and join in with the show there is information at our website, https://thewomeninbusinessradioshow.comor email hello@thewomeninbusinessradioshow.com

It can go wrong, sometimes it can go really badly wrong. But that doesn’t mean you can’t keep it together and keep your business growing.In this episode, we are joined by Carole Pyke The Personal Brand Storyteller, Queen of Sparkle, and two times stroke survivor. A woman on a mission to make the world a brighter place by helping executives, entrepreneurs, and business owners discover their Sparkle Power and develop their Standout Advantage.Carole has a unique approach and just like a chef in the kitchen, she combines the flavours of everyday life with the wisdom of experience (hers and others) and her signature SPARKLE Methodology, adding a sprinkling of wit and creativity to design an inspirational dish that has been known to make even the complex and challenging seem user-friendly and inspire the listener to take action with powerful results.Listen in to hear her step-by-step approach through her SPARKLE methodology - we think that what the K stands for was the biggest insight!The Women In Business Radio Sh

If you want to grow your business, have you considered a Franchise model? Creating a franchise is a well-established business model for growth, but it's not a quick or easy route.Our Special Guest today, Rebecca Newenham has done just this and created a multi-award winning business, Get Ahead, which now has over 40 franchisees. Rebecca shares her experience of setting up the franchise, the pitfalls, the ideas and how to make it work.We also cover what to think about and look for if you want to start a business and think buying into a franchise as a franchisee could be the route for you. It's not all plain sailing, and there are some great pointers in the discussion.At the end there is a brainstorm on networking and what to look out for.The Women In Business Radio Show team are the host Sian Murphy and regular presenters Laura Lawrence and Jackie Groundsell.To connect, support and join in with the show there is information at our website, https://thewomeninbusinessradioshow.comor email hello@thewomeninbusiness

A heads up! The recording quality in this is beyond bad - But we had such a great team involved that we're just going to publish and be damned.In the studio today, alongside host Sian Murphy and Co-hosts Laura Lawrence and Jackie Groundsell, are visiting co-host Nina Kristoffersen, Producer, Director and Star of The Billie Holliday Story; Laura and Barry Ash, founders of Rock Solid, Lea Fletcher, a survivor of domestic abuse who is using her experience to help others escape and overcome similar circumstances, and Zeenat Noorani, Wellbeing and Mental Health Coach and Therapist.We're discussing the problem of saying NO in your life and your business. How we don't say it when we need to, and how to say it in a way that doesn't hurt the other person or your relationship.Knowing when to say no, and how to say it could be the critical tactic you take away for your business.

Real-Life Stories Of Women Starting Their Business After 40 Years Of AgeWhat’s it like to start your first business when you’re in your 40’s? The Women in Business Radio Show Team, Sian, Laura and Jackie, are joined by guest Suzanne Shaw.Suzanne is the owner of Kent Trainers Ltd, her business venture after leaving a successful corporate career.During the show, we hear startup stories explore some of the ups and down’s of starting a business over 40. Grab a coffee (or a glass of wine), settle down and listen in for some top tips, ideas and, of course a light-hearted and fun discussion.Sian Murphy hosts the show with co-hosts Laura Lawrence and Jackie Groundsell.There is more information at https://thewomeninbusinessradioshow.com/

If things aren't working as you want, it could be about the decisions you're not making.We welcome Henrietta Cyrille into the studio to talk about just this. Henrietta is a Decision Coach, which is a very different approach. We discuss how useful it is to identify the type of decision-maker you are. One particularly interesting aspect is the discussion about gut instinct vs intuition.Tune in to hear our decisions can impact so many areas of our business.Also in the studio where our host, Sian Murphy, co-hosts Laura Lawrence and Jackie Groundsell.More information at https://thewomeninbusinessradioshow.com/

Do you have a hobby? Something you just love doing? Something you can imagine yourself doing as a business? Well so many people have this dream but it languishes doing nothing. If that sounds like you, then you need to listen to this episode and connect with our guest, Anke Herrmann.Anke did just that, and along the way she learned some great business lessons about business plans, what to do first and how to manage your emotions so they don’t stifle your business.Tune in to hear her story, some great ideas to help you in your own journey of turning your creating passion into your business.Our host is Sian Murphy, Co-Host Laura Lawrence and a regular contributor to the show, Jackie Groundsell.Visit the website for more information at https://thewomeninbusinessradioshow.com/

We're joined in the studio by Adelle Martin, businesswoman and founder of the subscription community and base for her clients in the Women In Business Midlife Club. Alongside her, we introduce Susan Kabani, Founder and CEO of Ugenie.io, the community platform Adelle uses to manage her community.We hear their startup stories as well as how they built and managed communities; the wins and pitfalls and a few reasons how this differs from running your community in a Facebook or Linkedin Group.Of course, there are the usual ideas and quick-fire round on business tips.Join host Sian Murphy, and co-hosts Laura Lawrence and Jackie Groundsell for this lively and informative discussion.Visit the website for more details and on how to become a guest or sponsor.https://thewomeninbusinessradioshow.com/

Starting and growing your own business can be scary. When it's a local business, and you start off with cold calling and a massive printing expense, it can be even scarier!We welcome Lisa Harrison, founder of Little Book Of Locals, a community magazine built around local business advertising.We hear about starting out cold calling, how Lisa grew her business and distribution and, of course, some tips for advertising your business.As our co-host Laura Lawrence also publishes a local magazine, there were some interesting talking points.Also in the studio where our host, Sian Murphy and Jackie Groundsell.

How to Scale Your Business We welcome author, writer and retired entrepreneur Jan Cavelle into the studio. On the eve of the launch of her book, Scale For Success, Jan shares the key elements she believes are needed to grow your business.And she should know!Plus we find out what are the barriers and if you’re frustrated by lack of forward movement, the key could well be in this episode.Not only did Jan start and grow her own businesses, but in her book, she collaborates with other high growth businesses to share what you need to do to make it happen for you.We do hope you’ll be kind though as we lose the connection for about 10 seconds midway through the broadcast - which is what happens when we can’t get into our proper studio - annoying but just a fact of how we all have to adapt.In the studio are host Sian Murphy, Co-hosts Laura Lawrence and Jackie Groundsell and you can catch up with the show, apply to be a guest at the websitehttps://thewomeninbusinessradioshow.com/

Overcoming The Challenge of Domestic Abuse In Business.Domestic abuse doesn’t have to destroy your business. It could make you stronger, and it could even be a springboard to a new venture. We’re joined in the studio by Lea Fletcher, a survivor of domestic abuse, living in a women’s refuge and rebuilding her life and business.Lea shares her domestic abuse and coercive control story, which started to kick off big time when she opened her business.Often, starting a business can expose an underlying abuse problem as the abuser fears losing control as their partner meets new people, gains financial independence, confidence, and activities that take them away from the relationship.During the show we hear about her experiences and recognise when it’s actually abuse, which isn’t always as easy as it sounds; what the warning signs are, and some ideas for how to respond.Joining host Sian Murphy in the studio today is Laura Lawrence, Laura Lawrence Marketing, Jackie Groundsell, founder of 1230 The Women’s Company and

How are you sleeping? So many businesswomen are experiencing problems with sleeping. For some, it’s a new problem, possibly a response to the underlying stress associated with the ongoing Covid situation.Or perhaps it’s an issue you’ve struggled with for years.Either way, you probably want to get a better nights sleep. In the program today, we welcome Fliss Foster, who founded Sleepability. As a sleep expert, Fliss has helped people with all sorts of reasons for not sleeping and for whom the problem presents in different ways—not getting to sleep, or dropping off ok, only to wake in the middle of the night.Fliss shares her top 7 tactics for improving your sleep, and the women in the business team also share their challenges and solutions.Plus, some great book recommendations.With Host Sian Murphy and co-hosts Laura Lawrence and Jackie Groundsell.You can connect with Fliss and Sleepability at https://sleepability.co.uk/More information at the website https://thewomeninbusinessradioshow.com

How you can find and apply for funding to help start and grow your businessWe’re joined in the studio today by Gary Parker of CNT Associates, who specialise in helping women get funding for their business.During the interview we ask the following questions:What are the different types of funding?The key factors you must consider before you apply for funding?What do funders want from you and how can you demonstrate you’ve got what it takes?Is there a real or perceived barrier for business women to get funding?Plus a few specific examples of funding providers who work with women as well as some practical tips for getting started approaching potential funders.We also discuss different types of business plan and introduce the concept of business mapping and where it fits in with your business plan.As usual, your show host was Sian Murphy with Laura Lawrence and Jackie Groundsell. Thanks to everyone and catch up with more shows at the websitehttps://thewomeninbusinessradioshow.com/KEY TakeawayBefore you seek fundi

Wow! In this show we blasted through some of the things you need to consider when you’re starting a business for the first time.As everyone taking part had started their own business, and was also working with other business women, this was really about sharing some of the mistakes we made and things we wish we had known when we first got going.That said, wherever you are in your business journey, there is always more learning, stuff goes wrong, we need to pivot to survive and we often need to reinvent and start again. So there is something in here for everyone.As the weeks move on, we will take the key points out of this show and expand on them - so this is the groundwork, the key points to think about.We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording it.In the ‘studio’ today were host Sian Murphy, Laura Lawrence, Jackie Groundsell and guest Adelle Martin, founder of The Women In Business Mid Life Club.Thanks to everyone and catch up with more shows at the websitehttps://thewomeninbusinessradiosh

How do you plan for 2021 when 2020 has been so unpredictable?How do you get a vision for your business and life when you have no idea what’s going to happen next?How do you even begin to start setting goals when the rug could be pulled out from under your feet at any time?These are just some of the tricky questions we answer in the show today when the full Women In Business Radio team get together for the last time before Christmas in what has been a tremendously difficult but enlightening 2020.Show host Sian Murphy is joined by Laura Lawrence, Jackie Groundsell, Toccara Steele, Nina Kristofferson.Catch up with more shows and information at https://thewomeninbusinessradioshow.comBehind the scenes is Simone Mardell managing media production.To support the show with a $3 tip, please visit https://ko-fi.com/women_in_business_radio_show

In the show today, we explore how teachers and parents who now find themselves home schooling can look after their own wellbeing.We look at some of the issues and some simple ideas to make improvements even when it seems like there is just too much going on, or too much pressure from outside to be able to make a significant improvement.Our guests also share online resources to help teachers.Plus, two critical tips for parents who find themselves home schooling during COVID restrictions.Our host is Sian Murphy, Co-Host Laura Lawrence and a regular contributor to the show, Jackie Groundsell.

In the show today, we welcomed coach and mentor, Bayo Igoh who brings his background in the public and private sectors to help people reach their professional goals. We discuss what coaching and mentoring mean and how you can pick the right person to support you.Along the way we explore the concept of success, working with women and how our belief systems affect our results.There was one fab quote and concept to come out of this show, which can change the way you feel about your business and success in life.Our host is Sian Murphy, Co-Host Laura Lawrence and a regular contributor to the show, Jackie Groundsell.To find out more about being on the show, please visit https://thewomeninbusinessradioshow.com/Our mission is to provide a platform where all women in business can shout about their business as well as broadcast the information women need to grow their business with confidence and joy.Please support us buying us one coffee or getting monthly updates for £3 at https://ko-fi.com/women_in_business_radio_sh

Switching To A New Way Of Delivering Your Service - Introducing New Media to Your BusinessWe welcome women in business from a range of sectors onto the show to discuss how their business has shifted to deal with the changes brought about by the COVID situation.=> Caroline Wardell, the founder of The Bamboo Wardrobe, designing and manufacturing ladies clothes for the wholesale market.=> Nicole Johnston, Author, Ghostwriter and Book Coach=> Gillian Huntley, Founder of Appearance Aesthetics, who specialises in skin treatments and permanent makeup=> Roz Morris, TV News London, Media and Presentation Trainer, and herself a former BBC and ITV presenter.Our co-hosts are of course also women in business and contribute to the discussion as Jackie Groundsell of 1230 The Women's Company who run a network of Lunchtime business meetings for women, and Laura Lawrence, marketer and publisher of two print form community Magazines.Host, Sian Murphy is also able to contribute her experience from her core business as the organi

Does any of this sound familiar?Can’t wait to get to the end of the week?Feeling exhausted and relying on caffeine to keep going?You keep asking yourself ‘What’s Wrong With Me? I should be happy!Well perhaps there isn’t anything wrong with you. Perhaps you’re not happy because you’re doing the wrong thing. But why do we let things linger like this for so long? Why do we struggle to make the change?Tune it to hear special guest Tina Neve, The Emotional Wellbeing Career Coach and founder of Human Decision share her expert knowledge and experience to help us move forwards.Our usual contributors are co-host Laura Lawrence and Jackie Groundsell. Behind the scenes is Simone Mardell, Production and Media Manager. Our host is Sian Murphy.Register for the CSI Global Women In Business Event here…https://csiglobal.eventbrite.co.ukMore information about the show at our websitehttps://thewomeninbusinessradioshow.com/

Lockdown 2 in the UK, the global Covid situation and the US Election are contributing to a massive global uncertainty - how do we survive and thrive?Tune in to this episode for ideas on how to move forwards, stop the panic, deal with anxiety and move towards creativity again.With guest expert Zeenat Noorani, Wellbeing and Mental Health Coach and Therapist, co-host Laura Lawrence and Jackie Groundsell from 1230 The Women’s Company. Behind the scenes is Simone Mardell, Production and Media Manager. The host is Sian Murphy, who does lots of things with businesswomen.To book into CSI - Collaboration, Support and Inspiration for Women In Business £10 pp) here https://csiglobal.eventbrite.co.ukCatch up with more shows, and more ideas for women in business on the website https://thewomeninbusinessradioshow.com/