Lucy Cohen Episode: https://claire-bartlett.mykajabi.com/podcasts/female-founders-with-claire-bartlett/episodes/2148696056

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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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamemmahine/

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

Summary

Lucy Cohen, co-founder of Mazuma, shares her journey in the accounting industry and the pivotal moments that shaped her career. She credits her first job in accounting, where she witnessed strong female leaders, for teaching her to be unapologetic and ask for what she wants. Lucy discusses the challenges of being a powerful female CEO and how she handles employees who struggle with it. She also talks about the revolutionary subscription-based model she created for Mazuma and the initial backlash she faced. Lucy shares a major failure she experienced with a business partner and how she overcame it. Lucy Cohen and Claire Bartlett discuss the importance of shared decision responsibility and accountability in business partnerships. They emphasize the need for open communication, fair treatment, and a deep understanding of each other's strengths and roles. They also highlight the challenges of business growth and the need to adapt systems and processes as the company expands. Lucy shares her perspective on mindset and the importance of not dwelling on past mistakes or worrying about things beyond one's control. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, personal growth, and maintaining a positive and resilient mindset in entrepreneurship.

Keywords

Lucy Cohen, Mazuma, accounting industry, female leaders, unapologetic, subscription-based model, powerful female CEO, failure, business partner, shared decision responsibility, accountability, business partnerships, open communication, fair treatment, understanding strengths, roles, challenges of business growth, adapting systems, processes, mindset, continuous learning, personal growth, positive mindset, resilience

Takeaways

Learn from strong female leaders and be unapologetic in asking for what you want.
The subscription-based model can revolutionize traditional industries.
Some employees may struggle with having a powerful female CEO, but it's important to set clear expectations and communicate openly.
Failures are learning opportunities and can lead to growth and resilience.
Gumption and determination are key qualities for success in entrepreneurship. Shared decision responsibility and open communication are crucial in business partnerships.
Accountability and fair treatment are key to maintaining a healthy working relationship.
Adapting systems and processes is necessary for business growth.
Maintaining a positive and resilient mindset is important in overcoming challenges.
Continuous learning and personal growth are essential for success in entrepreneurship.

Sound Bites

"I saw them do it when I was about 20 and I remember thinking, wow."
"I'm very direct. I'm never horrible. I'm nice about it, but I'm just not going to spend 15 minutes, you know, having a little fluffy chat when we've got stuff to do."
"I've definitely had male employees who had a problem with having a female boss and they obviously not lasted very long."
"We've always been very good at shared decision responsibility."
"A lot of what happens to you in business is luck."
"Blame is a lack of accountability."

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucycohen/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucymazuma/

Summary

Sandra Garlick, MBE, shares her journey from leaving her marriage to becoming a successful business leader and founder of the Women Who Achieves Academy. She emphasizes the pivotal moment of walking out of her marriage, which ignited her drive and determination to create a better future for herself and her children. Sandra discusses the evolution of her business, Woman Who, from a one-off event to a thriving platform that includes collaboration books, awards, an academy, and speaker boot camps. She also highlights the challenges she faced, including the impact of COVID-19 and the need to innovate and pivot her business online. In this conversation, Sandra Garlick MBE discusses the impact of the pandemic on face-to-face events and the growing appetite for personal development and business growth. She emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive and welcoming environment at events, particularly for women. Sandra also shares her personal experience of reaching a breaking point and wanting to quit, but ultimately finding renewed passion and purpose in her business. She highlights the power of storytelling in public speaking and the ability to empower and inspire others through sharing personal stories. Sandra also shares the story of how she received her MBE and the positive impact it had on her business.

Keywords

Sandra Garlick, Women Who Achieves Academy, business journey, empowerment, determination, innovation, pivoting, COVID-19, pandemic, face-to-face events, personal development, business growth, supportive environment, women, breaking point, passion, purpose, storytelling, public speaking, MBE

Takeaways

A personal pivotal moment can ignite the drive and determination to create a better future.
Innovation and the ability to pivot are crucial for business success, especially during challenging times.
Building a business around face-to-face events can be risky, and diversifying into online platforms can open up new opportunities.
Learning from mistakes and embracing learning curves is essential for personal and professional growth.
Finding the right balance between work and personal life is crucial for overall well-being and success. The appetite for face-to-face events has reduced since the pandemic, but there are still people who are willing to travel for events that offer personal development and business growth opportunities.
Creating a supportive and welcoming environment at events, particularly for women, can make attendees feel more comfortable attending on their own and encourage networking and business development.
Public speaking can be a powerful tool for personal and business growth, as it allows individuals to share their stories and inspire others. The fear of public speaking can be overcome with practice and by focusing on the message being shared.
Reaching a breaking point and wanting to quit is a common experience, but it is important to take a step back, reflect, and find ways to reignite passion and purpose in the business.
Receiving recognition, such as an MBE, can provide a boost to a business and open up new opportunities for PR and storytelling.

Sound Bites

"Walking out of my marriage with two young boys and having to start again was my defining and pivotal moment."
"When it's just you and you're so driven because of that provider nature as a mom, you want to create opportunities for your children in the future."
"I woke up one day and thought, I'm going to do this."
"They see that as a whole experience in itself"
"I try and find the positive from every negative throughout my fan business"
"It's easy, just break a bone it makes you stop"

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Website https://womanwho.co.uk/

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In this episode, Claire Bartlett discusses the importance of building confidence as a business owner. She shares her personal journey of overcoming self-doubt and provides tried and tested tools for building confidence. Claire emphasizes the need to create a 'pick me up pack' filled with positive feedback and reminders of past successes. She also suggests practicing power poses and using the five-second rule to make quick decisions and push through fear. Claire highlights the impact of confidence on various aspects of business and encourages listeners to take small steps outside their comfort zone to build confidence.

Keywords

confidence, business owners, self-doubt, tools, pick me up pack, positive feedback, power poses, five-second rule, fear, small steps, comfort zone

Takeaways

Building confidence is essential for business owners
Creating a 'pick me up pack' with positive feedback can boost confidence
Power poses and the five-second rule can help overcome fear and make quick decisions
Confidence impacts various aspects of business
Taking small steps outside the comfort zone is key to building confidence

Sound Bites

"Feel the fear and do it anyway"
"As long as I can help one person, it's worthwhile"
"The power pose... you will feel more powerful in yourself"

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Your listening to Female Founders with Claire Bartlett the podcast that tells you what it is really like to be a female founder in todays world. We share invaluable insights through personal journeys and real life business experience, highlighting the highs and the lows so you can move forward in your business with ease. I am passionate to share with you the realities of business and give you the strategies and simple steps you need to truly succeed with your business.

Summary

In this episode of Female Founders Chat Show, Claire Bartlett interviews Serena Novelli, a love and relationship expert and co-founder of Love Thy Body Project. They discuss Serena's journey as an entrepreneur and the pivotal role of Leona Burton in her success. They also talk about the importance of self-love and body confidence, and Serena's upcoming event to empower individuals in these areas. They touch on the challenges of running a business, the need for accountability, and the impact of entrepreneurship on family life.

Keywords

female founders, love and relationship, self-love, body confidence, empowerment, business challenges, accountability, entrepreneurship, family life

Takeaways

The support and mentorship of others, such as Leona Burton, can play a pivotal role in an entrepreneur's journey.

Self-love and body confidence are essential for personal and business success.

Accountability and a strong support network are crucial for staying motivated and overcoming challenges in business.

Entrepreneurship can be a lonely journey, but it offers the opportunity to create a flexible and fulfilling lifestyle.

Children can be inspired by their parents' entrepreneurial spirit and learn valuable lessons about resilience and success.

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https://serenanovelli.com/

Katie Colella shares her journey as an entrepreneur, starting from her first business at 18 and the pivotal moment of buying a sandwich bar. She discusses the importance of having a supportive network and how her experiences have shaped her expertise in Facebook advertising. Katie also talks about the struggle with self-belief and imposter syndrome, and the ongoing process of personal and professional development. She emphasizes the need for boundaries and balance in business, and the power of making choices that align with your values and goals. In this conversation, Katie Colella and Claire Bartlett discuss the importance of using social media wisely and the power of Facebook ads. They emphasize the need for a mindset shift when it comes to social media and how it can be a powerful tool for business growth. They also discuss the challenges of scaling a business and the decision to hire staff or outsource. Katie shares her experiences of facing challenges in her businesses, including dealing with staff issues and copycats. Despite these challenges, she emphasizes the importance of staying passionate and excited about your business. Keywords entrepreneurship, business journey, self-belief, imposter syndrome, personal development, Facebook advertising, boundaries, balance, social media, Facebook ads, mindset shift, business growth, scaling, hiring staff, outsourcing, challenges, passion

Takeaways

• Starting a business at a young age can be a valuable learning experience and set the foundation for future success.
• Self-belief and mindset are crucial for overcoming imposter syndrome and recognizing your expertise.
• Personal and professional development are ongoing processes that contribute to growth and success.
• Setting boundaries and prioritizing balance in business is essential for maintaining well-being and enjoying the journey.
• Using social media wisely and strategically can transform a business
• Facebook ads can be a powerful tool for business growth when done correctly
• It's important to have a mindset shift when it comes to social media and see it as a valuable resource
• When facing challenges in business, it's important to stay passionate and excited about what you do
• Deciding whether to hire staff or outsource requires careful consideration of your goals and personality

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