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Katie Colella Episode: https://claire-bartlett.mykajabi.com/podcasts/female-founders-with-claire-bartlett/episodes/2148624562

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Summary

Season one of the Female Founders podcast comes to a close with a recap of the episodes and a discussion of the similarities among the guests. The main reason many of the female founders went into business was to have control over their time and support their families. The struggles they faced were similar, regardless of the size of their businesses. These struggles included the challenges of scaling and relinquishing control. Personal development and mindset shifts were also key themes discussed, with a focus on pushing boundaries and taking small steps towards goals. Season two will feature more inspiring stories and practical business advice.

Keywords

female founders, business, support, struggles, control, personal development, mindset, goals

Takeaways

Many female founders go into business to have control over their time and support their families.
Scaling a business and relinquishing control can be challenging.
Personal development and mindset shifts are important for success in business.
Taking small steps and pushing boundaries can lead to growth and achievement.
Season two of the podcast will feature more inspiring stories and practical business advice.

Sound Bites

"The main reason for going into business was to have control over time and support their families."
"Scaling a business is like climbing a giant staircase, with pain points at each step."
"Being comfortable with being uncomfortable is key to growth in business."

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In this episode, host Claire Bartlett interviews Mia Wilkins, the owner of Wealthy Woman Club. Mia shares her journey and the inspiration behind her platform, which aims to empower women to enhance their financial literacy and achieve financial independence. They discuss the impact of childhood experiences on Mia's financial journey and the importance of financial education. Mia also shares lessons learned from business failures and how she overcame growth challenges. The conversation highlights the need for accessible financial education and the importance of understanding and serving the audience.

Takeaways: • Financial education is crucial for empowering women to achieve financial independence. • Childhood experiences with money can shape one's financial journey and mindset. • Failure is an opportunity for growth and learning in business. • Understanding and serving the audience is key to business success.

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Summary

Emma Hine, founder of the Growth Lounge, shares her journey of leaving her seven-figure business to prioritise her quality of life. She emphasizes the importance of building a business around the lifestyle you want and not sacrificing your happiness for financial success. Claire Bartlett, the host, discusses the challenge of maintaining work-life balance as a business owner and the need to prioritise oneself. They highlight the misconception that success requires sacrificing personal well-being and advocate for achieving success while taking care of oneself.

Emma shares her journey of realising when a business is controlling you and the importance of self-reflection and self-care. She emphasizes the need to ask yourself if you are truly enjoying what you are doing and if your business aligns with your lifestyle and goals. Emma also discusses the challenges of transitioning from being hidden behind a brand to becoming the face of your business and the importance of building confidence and authenticity. She highlights the value of sharing failures and mistakes with others to create a supportive community and normalise the struggles of entrepreneurship. Emma concludes by encouraging business owners to find their passion, stay consistent, and learn from their mistakes.

Keywords

Emma Hine, Growth Lounge, business growth, quality of life, work-life balance, success, personal well-being, business control, self-reflection, self-care, enjoying what you do, lifestyle alignment, warning signs, triggers, mental health, confidence, authenticity, failures, mistakes, learning opportunities, supportive community, passion, consistency

Takeaways

Building a business around the lifestyle you want is crucial for long-term happiness and fulfillment.

Success does not have to come at the expense of personal well-being and work-life balance.

Recognizing the need for change and taking action early can prevent burnout and dissatisfaction.

Prioritizing oneself and setting boundaries is essential for maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

It's important to recognize when a business is controlling you and take steps to regain control.

Regular self-reflection is crucial to ensure that your business aligns with your lifestyle and goals.

Identify your triggers and warning signs of stress or dissatisfaction and take action when they arise.

Building confidence and authenticity is key when transitioning from being hidden behind a brand to becoming the face of your business.

Sharing failures and mistakes with others creates a supportive community and normalizes the challenges of entrepreneurship.

Find your passion, stay consistent, and learn from your mistakes to achieve growth and success in your business.

Sound Bites

"Allowing myself to be who I really am and making that decision to walk away from my seven-figure business. That for me was my pivotal moment."

"I grew a business that took over my life. It didn't enable me to do any of the things I wanted to do."

"I had completely lost who I was, what I wanted. All I was was somebody that got up every day, went to work, did my thing, came home, same, rinse, repeat."

"My business is still only small. So how can it be that the business is controlling me?"

"We need to allow ourselves to say, no, I need to go and have a look at what's happening."

"It's the best thing I've ever done."

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Website: https://www.emmahine.co.uk/