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| 109. Maximise Your Personal Brand Impact with Public Speaking | 21 août 2024 | 00:37:45 | |
Dr. Romie Mushtaq shares her insights and expertise, debunking the common misconceptions about public speaking and providing a behind-the-scenes look at the business of keynote speaking. You will learn about the importance of owning your thought leadership, developing a clear and compelling message, and building a professional speaking business. Dr. Romie also talks about the significance of image, professionalism, and strategic planning in the keynote speaking industry. Whether you're an aspiring keynote speaker or simply curious about the world of public speaking, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice from an industry expert. Episode Highlights:
About This Week's Guest With nearly 20 years of authority in neurology, integrative medicine, and mindfulness, Dr. Romie is a leading physician on a mission to transform the brain health of companies, leaders, and organisations. Find out more about Dr Romie at https://drromie.com/ Follow Dr Romie on Instagram at https://instagram.com/DrRomie Follow Dr Romie on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DrRomie Take Dr Romie's free Busy Brain Score here https://drromie.com/busy-brain-test-sm/ Buy "The Busy Brain Cure" book at https://www.amazon.com/Busy-Brain-Cure-Eight-Week-Anxiety/dp/1335007113/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1695991608&sr=8-2 | |||
| 108. Tax Hacks Every Business Owner Needs to Know | 14 août 2024 | 00:47:39 | |
Starting a new business comes with a whirlwind of decisions and logistics to navigate. But getting your tax and legal foundations right from the start is crucial to set your company up for long-term success and avoid costly mistakes down the line. In this episode, Jen sits down with Adela Cebotari, a seasoned tax advisor and entrepreneur who shares her firsthand experience transitioning from the corporate world to launching her own thriving practice. Adela pulls back the curtain on the unexpected challenges she faced, the pivotal mindset shifts required, and the essential tax and legal steps every new business owner must take. Whether you're just starting to explore entrepreneurship or already have a young business, this conversation is packed with practical, actionable insights you won't want to miss. Episode Highlights: - Adela's journey from corporate tax advisor to successful business owner - the pivotal moment that inspired her to take the leap - The surprising number of hats Adela had to wear when starting her own practice, and her top tips for managing it all - How Adela's focus on giving back through her charity work in Moldova is making a tangible difference - The accounting software Adela swears by to keep her finances organised and compliant - Adela's insights on the critical importance of getting your business structure and tax planning right from day one About Adela Cebotari Adela Cebotari, is the Founder of TARI CTA, a London base tax consultancy practice. She has almost 20 years’ experience in the Personal Tax industry. She is a Fellow of the Association of Tax Technicians and is also certified by the UK’s highest tax institution, the Chartered Institute of Taxation. In 2023 she also joined the STEP community of tax and legal advisors, by completing the Advanced Certificate in UK tax for International Clients. To date, she has provided tax compliance and tax advisory services to over 2,000 clients from the entrepreneurs at the beginning of their journey to ultra wealthy, internationally acclaimed A listers. She enjoys working with clients from a variety of industries and world location, however her speciality is working with clients in the entertainment industry and those needing support relating to the UK Residence and Domicile and deciphering the impact on their worldwide tax affairs. Adela is also a passionate philanthropist. She is in process of becoming a trustee of the MAD-AID charity. Also, she is working on a tax knowledge sharing project that will offer workshops to schools, helping young people understand the tax conundrums so that they are better prepared for their journey into the world of financial dilemmas Connect with Adela Cebotari https://www.facebook.com/tax.taricta https://www.instagram.com/tari_cta/ https://www.facebook.com/adela.cebotari.9/ https://www.instagram.com/adelacebotari/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/adela-cebotari-53791657/ | |||
| 107. The Surprising Truth About Female Business Exits | 07 août 2024 | 00:44:57 | |
Lien DePau, founder of The Big Exit, joins Jen to uncover a shocking statistic - only 1% of sold businesses are female-founded. Lien shares her insights on the gender gap in business exits and provides practical strategies women can use to beat the odds. Discover the insider tips Lien has for automating your business, overcoming gender bias in valuations, and planning a successful exit as a female entrepreneur. Episode Highlights
About Lien De Pau Lien De Pau is obsessed with business strategy, gender equality, and all things pink. She partners with self-made entrepreneurs to help them multiply the value of their business, achieve The Big Exit and become a soul-centered, heart-led investors. When she’s not turning entrepreneurs into investors, you can find her doing weird yoga poses or enjoying a good surf on Necker Island. Connect with Lien Website: www.thebigexit.co LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/liendepau | |||
| 106. Rewriting the Rules: The Marketer Who Refused to Be Sidelined | 31 juil. 2024 | 00:26:42 | |
When the corporate world couldn't recognise her potential, Itziar Martos decided to rewrite the rules. Diagnosed as legally blind in her early 20s, she refused to let her disability define her, even when others did. In this episode, Itziar shares how she transformed her rare eye condition from a perceived weakness into her greatest strength. She takes us on her journey of conquering self-doubt, silencing imposter syndrome, and shattering societal limitations, showing that true vision has nothing to do with eyesight. Discover how she built a thriving content creation business and continues to inspire fellow entrepreneurs. Itziar's story is a testament to the power of resilience and determination. Whether you're facing your own challenges or just need a boost of inspiration, her story will motivate you to see beyond limitations and create your own opportunities. Watch the full interview at https://youtu.be/0zjRYpTlWoU Key Takeaways:
About Itziar Martos Itziar Martos, founder of Martos Digital Marketing, brings 18 years of photography expertise and a unique perspective to the world of digital marketing. Her career began in the limelight as a model, where she earned the title of Miss Spain and discovered her passion for social media. Diagnosed with a rare disease at 21, which impaired her vision and made finding marketing jobs challenging, Itziar turned adversity into opportunity by creating her own company. Today, she helps business owners craft engaging social media content, specialising in captivating videos that drive engagement and growth. Connect with Itziar | |||
| 105. Is Your Busy Brain Sabotaging Your Business? | 24 juil. 2024 | 00:37:15 | |
Dr. Romie Mushtaq joins us to share her groundbreaking insights on the "busy brain" epidemic plaguing female entrepreneurs. Discover how to overcome the debilitating effects of burnout and shiny object syndrome, and unlock your true entrepreneurial potential. Episode Highlights
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| 104. Part 2: How A Billionaire's Mindset Can Transform Your Business: Key Takeaways From Necker Island | 17 juil. 2024 | 00:22:11 | |
We are diving into the transformative experience of spending a week with Richard Branson. Jen shares the invaluable insights she gained from her experience on Necker Island, and strategies for how to apply his wisdom to your own life and business. Episode Highlights: • Making impact your driving force in business and life • Challenging the status quo, especially in areas like education • Embracing conservation and environmental responsibility • Adopting the mindset: "If not you, who?" to drive change • Being open to feedback, even when it's challenging Big Ideas Richard Branson's approach to life and business centres on embracing diversity and staying young at heart. He demonstrates that cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not just ethical, but also drives innovation and growth. This ties into his belief that age is merely a number - Branson embodies the idea of staying curious, adventurous, and innovative throughout life, regardless of age. His philosophy extends to finding joy in everything you do, both personally and professionally. This positive outlook fuels success and satisfaction, while also encouraging you to step out of your comfort zone regularly. By pushing boundaries and seeking new experiences, you gain fresh perspectives and ideas that can transform both your life and business. Imagine If…
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| 103. Part 1: How A Billionaire's Mindset Can Transform Your Business: Key Takeaways From Necker Island | 10 juil. 2024 | 00:33:00 | |
Join us for an exclusive peek into Richard Branson’s world as Jen unpacks 5 transformative lessons learned during a week-long retreat on Necker Island. Discover how Richard’s billionaire mindset and practices can change your approach to business, from embracing audacious "moonshot" ideas to prioritising health and the importance of telling your story. Perfect for female entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses and cultivate a success-oriented mindset. Episode Highlights: • Learn how to think big with "moonshots" and why they're crucial for business growth • Discover the importance of prioritizing health and fitness in your entrepreneurial journey • Understand the power of storytelling and why every entrepreneur should write their own book • Explore Richard Branson's unique approach to employee management and criticism • Find out why embracing failure is essential for long-term success in business | |||
| 102. Three Marketing Experiments Every Business Needs To Try | 03 juil. 2024 | 00:50:08 | |
Join Jen as she sits down with Maureen Hall, founder of COEGA Sunwear, to discuss the evolving world of marketing and social media. With 20 years of entrepreneurial experience, Maureen shares valuable insights on collaborating with influencers, experimenting with marketing strategies, and adapting to ever-changing social media trends. Episode highlights include:
Big Ideas Maureen’s two-decade journey in entrepreneurship offers a fresh perspective on adapting to the ever-evolving marketing landscape. Her approach emphasises the importance of authenticity and engagement in influencer collaborations, challenging the notion that follower count is the primary metric of success. By advocating for continuous experimentation with marketing strategies, Maureen demonstrates how businesses can stay relevant amidst rapidly changing social media trends. Her insights on creating educational short-form content highlight a shift towards value-driven marketing that resonates with modern audiences. Maureen's blend of traditional in-store marketing with innovative digital strategies showcases a holistic approach to brand building, proving that adaptability and a willingness to embrace new methods are key to long-term success in today's dynamic business environment. Imagine If… Brands focused on building genuine relationships with micro-influencers who deeply resonate with their values, creating a network of authentic brand ambassadors instead of chasing high-profile endorsements. Companies embraced a culture of constant experimentation in their marketing strategies, allocating resources for regular testing of new platforms and content formats, leading to innovative breakthroughs in customer engagement. Episode Links & Resources: Find out more about COEGA Sunwear at https://www.coegawear.com/ Follow COEGA Sunwear on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CoegaSunwear/ Follow COEGA Sunwear on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/coegasunwear/?hl=en | |||
| 101. 10X Your Business: Trust Your Team to Solve Problems | 26 juin 2024 | 01:07:57 | |
How do you scale a business to 250 employees in under 10 years without any outside investment? Kidzink founder Charlotte Borghesi shares her unconventional approach to building a high-growth team through people-first leadership. From hiring fresh graduates to championing critical thinking over micromanagement, learn Charlotte's counterintuitive secrets to developing talent and fostering an innovative culture that drives success. Episode Highlights
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| 100. Build Your Brand's Perfect Voice with Helen Farmer | 19 juin 2024 | 00:44:31 | |
How do you build an authentic brand and connect with others without losing yourself? Jen sits down with radio host and author Helen Farmer to discuss crafting the perfect brand voice while staying true to who you are. Helen shares her experience developing a public presence through social media and building her career around being present and relatable. Episode Highlights
Big Ideas Helen’s book aims to simplify how working mothers discuss their careers with children by demystifying what they do for a living. Helen also touches on potential breakthroughs around normalising discussions of whole personhood at work and redefining success beyond traditional definitions that no longer resonate. Her work highlights the potential to shape a more equitable future through authentic leadership. Imagine If…
About Helen Farmer Helen Farmer is BBC-trained broadcast journalist, juggling a career in broadcasting and writing with her main role as mum to her two daughters. She has worked in publishing and radio in Dubai for 17 years, known for her honest take on living, working and parenting, through her social media platform @_helenfarmer_, and on her show on Dubai Eye 103.08, Afternoons with Helen Farmer. Episode Links & Resources
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| 99. What horses can teach you (that humans can't) with Janine Sudbury | 12 juin 2024 | 00:48:35 | |
Jen interviews entrepreneur Janine Sudbury about her journey building multiple successful businesses in New Zealand over 25 years. Janine shares how she overcame self-doubt to pursue opportunities, and discusses her unique leadership program that uses horses to teach communication and relationship-building skills. Episode Highlights:
About Janine Sudbury Janine Sudbury is a former BBC and National Radio broadcast journalist and presenter who has created one of the most unique leadership training centres in the country. She has a BA in Philosophy and Politics, has worked in Congress in Washington DC and has used these experiences to develop Impact Leadership. Her journalistic career has helped her develop an astuteness in reading people and situations which allow her to swiftly pinpoint how best to motivate and inspire. Janine is also a superb communicator and listener who is empathetic and capable of giving honest, passionate feedback.
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| 98. From Credit Card Debt to Securing Two Dragon's Den Investors | 05 juin 2024 | 01:16:11 | |
Zoë Chapman's Incredible Entrepreneurial Journey Join Jen as she interviews Female Fusion member and London-based entrepreneur Zoë Chapman, the inventor of The Whizzer. She talks about how she built her business, inventing a product, finding factories to work with and what it's really like to pitch your product and business on the BBC's Dragon's Den. Watch this space, because Zoë's invention is about to take the world by storm! Episode Highlights:
About Zoë Chapman By the age of 24, Zoë had already worked her way up in the London Stock Exchange, despite a hidden story of homelessness, years of domestic abuse, and multiple suicide attempts due to her mental health. As the daughter of a musician turned small business owner, she only had the experience of struggling to make a career out of your passion. Yet, after inventing the world’s smallest toilet while potty training her son and providing end-of-life care for her father, years later, in the midst of a global pandemic and unfunded, she decided to give entrepreneurship a go and bring her invention to market.
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| 97. Triple Your Business Growth Using LinkedIn | 29 mai 2024 | 00:48:36 | |
Jen interviews marketing strategist Nicki Osbaldiston about using LinkedIn effectively for business. Nicki shares tips for thought leadership, personal branding, engaging content, and consistent networking. They discuss cultural differences and the value of female entrepreneur communities. Episode Highlights:
About Nicki Osbaldiston With a background in Global Marketing and Communications, Nicki has created, promoted and delivered leadership resources across multiple countries for several years, while living internationally and in her home country of NZ. Her focus now lies in assisting small-medium businesses developing and positioning their ventures effectively for their ideal client audience. With strengths in developing, connecting and strategy, Nicki loves coaching and running workshops on strategy and thought leadership visibility with business owners authentically seeking growth opportunities."
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| 96. The Nutritionist Who Built a Multi-Million Dollar Business from Her Kitchen Table | 22 mai 2024 | 00:28:45 | |
Jen sits down with Nathalie Haddad, founder of Right Bite, one of the pioneering healthy meal delivery services in Dubai. Nathalie shares her journey from working as a nutritionist to starting her meal planning business 20 years ago. She discusses the challenges of growing a food business, prioritising strategy over demands, building the right team, and her partnership with Ketopia. Episode Highlights:
Nathalie Haddad is the Founder of Right Bite
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| 95. Funding Tips For Female Founders | 15 mai 2024 | 00:24:08 | |
Jen interviews Rawan Baddour, co-founder of Zest Equity, about empowering entrepreneurs and investors in the UAE through innovative tools and infrastructure. They discuss the opportunities and challenges of building a business in the region, overcoming mindset barriers, and empowering teams through diversity. Episode Highlights:
About Rawan Baddour Rawan is the co-founder of Zest Equity, building infrastructure to power private market transactions, digitizing processes and offering tools to streamline how stakeholders transact and communicate. Over 10 years of experience in strategy, restructuring, change management, commercial and investment banking. Previously headed a regulated investment bank, managing the local team, cross-border functions, as well as compliance, risk management and governance practices. Keen interest in innovation and digitization to enhance transparency, engagement, communication and participation for collective growth."
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| 94. Best-Kept Branding Secrets with Natasha Wells | 08 mai 2024 | 00:32:21 | |
Jen interviews Natasha Wells, founder of brand consultancy Brand Angel in Auckland, New Zealand. They discuss the importance of branding for all businesses and balancing personal and business brands. Natasha shares her journey in design and how she recognised the need to help businesses connect branding and goals. Jean and Natasha also discuss strategic partnerships and how collaborating with complementary skills can boost business growth. Episode Highlights:
About Natasha Wells With a background in Graphic Design and Communication and infinity with empowering others, my journey into branding was inevitable. With over two decades building brands for clients globally, I bring creativity and expertise to my work as a Brand Angel for growth-focused service businesses. My role is to help build capability and align the brand with business goals, values, and purpose. I draw on my experience as an Agency Director to bridge the gap between marketing and sales functions to ensure businesses in competitive markets establish a strong brand position and powerful connections.
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| 93. Curating A Workplace Culture Of Impact with Nicola Taylor | 01 mai 2024 | 00:49:39 | |
Jen sits down with Nicola Taylor, a serial entrepreneur making waves in New Zealand with her fintech companies Taxi + Tax Traders. In this episode, Nicola shares invaluable insights on founding businesses with an equity mission and prioritising culture from the start. Through her story, Nicola offers a blueprint for prioritising culture from day one. With empathy, tools, and permission-giving, entrepreneurs can build workplaces where diverse humans thrive - and in turn, where innovation and success naturally follow. Her mission of expanding equity shows how values-aligned scaling can make a profound impact. About Nicola Taylor After an award-winning career in law, I co-founded Tax Traders in 2012 and Taxi in 2022. Taxi brings tax-powered working capital to all Kiwi businesses, whilst Tax Traders creates smart tools for accountants to streamline their work and see more clients benefit from the tax pooling framework. At the heart of our work is the belief that the benefits of the tax system should be available to all taxpayers and that truly great businesses are driven by purpose and have people at their heart. We are a certified B Corp, a current Inspiring Places to Work finalist and placed in the Deloitte Fast 50.
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| 92. How To Stop Leaking Profit | 24 avr. 2024 | 00:49:49 | |
Jen interviews Cath Vincent, a business consultant from New Zealand who helps small businesses stop leaking profit. Cath shares her tips for analysing your cash flow, delegating tasks, and creating a business that supports your desired lifestyle. Episode Highlights:
About Cath Vincent Cath is an Associate at the Prime Strategies Group helping small businesses to stop leaking profit. An award-winning keynote speaker, she speaks on performance, productivity, behavioural change & leadership. She renovated a distressed warehouse and former methamphetamine lab in the heart of Auckland City into a motivational hub called Studio 38, where she lives and works with her husband, daughter, and wire-haired fox terrier. Studio 38 is a 50-seat venue and recording studio which hosts workshops, charity events and her broadcast TV show as well as her a women’s speaking group She Says So.
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| 91. How To Find Collaborations That Will Grow Your Small Business | 17 avr. 2024 | 00:16:51 | |
Jen discusses how small business owners can find collaborations that will help take their business to the next level. She covers how to set goals for collaborations, find complementary partners, set clear expectations, measure success and more. Episode Highlights:
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| 90. 10 Reasons Your Business May Not Be Scaling | 10 avr. 2024 | 00:29:43 | |
Jen discusses the top 10 reasons why a business may not be growing as quickly as the owner would like based on member feedback. She shares insights on evaluating business models, managing cash flow, prioritizing leadership, maintaining quality and innovation, hiring the right team, setting up systems, and more. Jen also reflects on personal biases that can hold business owners back from growth. Episode Highlights:
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| 89. Building Your Online Empire with Tina Tower | 03 avr. 2024 | 00:49:36 | |
Jen sits down with digital business expert Tina Tower to discuss strategies for building a sustainable online business while maintaining a work-life balance. Tina shares lessons from her experience scaling multiple companies and offers tips for overcoming fears of showing up online, identifying a niche market, and growing a membership community. Episode Highlights:
About Tina Tower Starting her business at age 20, Tina Tower us a seasoned entrepreneur who has built and sold 4 companies. She's a best selling Author of Million Dollar Micro Business & One Life - How To Have The Life of Your Dreams and changes women's lives through her program, Her Empire Builder - the world's best online education for female course creators.
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| 88. Bold Leadership for Women in the Middle East | 27 mars 2024 | 00:47:47 | |
Annabel Harper sits down with Jen to discuss her book "Shujaa'ah" which focuses on empowering women leaders in the Middle East. They dive into Annabel's journey working as an executive coach in Dubai and Saudi Arabia, the cultural challenges women face, and how leadership development programs are helping drive change. Episode Highlights:
Doors to join Female Fusion are currently closed - join our waitlist at www.femalefusionnetwork.com/join About Annabel Harper Annabel is a best-selling author, speaker and international Executive Coach. She works with senior, director and board level clients from a variety of global multi-nationals and SMEs in many sectors. Annabel has a particular interest in the Middle East and her book, “Shujaa’ah: Bold Leadership for Women of the Middle East” was a finalist in the Business Book Awards 2021. She writes and speaks regularly on diversity, inclusion, and creating diverse ecosystems in organisations. She is currently studying for her DProf and teaches coaching at Cambridge University.
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| 87. Mastering Networking Strategies for Business Growth | 20 mars 2024 | 00:20:35 | |
Jen shares her top tips for using both online and in-person networking effectively to expand your business network and find new opportunities. She discusses the importance of relationship-building over direct selling and how to establish yourself as an expert online. Episode Highlights:
Doors to join Female Fusion's membership are currently closed. Join the waitlist to be a part of the world's leading network for female entrepreneurs at https://www.femalefusionnetwork.com/join Filmed and edited by Poddster, Dubai's pioneering podcast studios. Book your recording slot: https://www.poddster.com/ Connect with us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femalefusionnetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FemaleFusionNetwork YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/femalefusion Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FemaleFusionNet LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/femalefusionnetwork Website: https://www.femalefusionnetwork.com/ | |||
| 86. Stop Doing Everything! How to Delegate Tasks and Focus on Your Zone of Genius with Skye Barbour | 13 mars 2024 | 00:39:57 | |
Skye Barbour shares her expertise in helping female entrepreneurs stop being so busy doing everything and start delegating tasks that don't match their strengths. She discusses the importance of focusing on your zone of genius while building systems and teams to handle other responsibilities. Skye also identifies common personality patterns that can hold entrepreneurs back and offers tips on overcoming challenges through delegation and operational brilliance. Episode Highlights Include:
ABOUT SKYE BARBOUR Skye Barbour is a business consultant to 6-figure+ female-led service providers who want to go from £200k—> £1m while doing less. Placing your firmly in your Genius Zone. Optimising seamless systems and elevating your small but mighty team. We stop overworking and start leading to create Scalable Success™️ .Personally, I have started, run and sold successful multi-million pound businesses and maintained multi-5 figure months in this business whilst on maternity leave and with my young family. An active farmer's wife, mother of two small children, who is able to have the best of all worlds.
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| 85. The Top 10 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make (And How To Avoid Them) | 06 mars 2024 | 00:25:40 | |
Jen shares the top 10 mistakes she sees entrepreneurs making in their businesses based on over 25 years of experience. She discusses common issues with business plans, branding, marketing, operations, cash flow management, mindset and more. Learn how to identify mistakes you may be making and tips to help your business succeed. Episode Highlights:
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| 84. Scaling Secrets - 38 years of Business Success with Claire Walker | 28 févr. 2024 | 00:50:01 | |
In this episode, Claire Walker shares her 38-year journey building her London-based PR agency Firefly. She discusses adapting to changes in business, prioritising employee well-being, and building resilience through challenges like recession and personal loss. Business owners will learn strategies for PR, hiring freelancers, qualifying clients, and cultivating a supportive community. Episode Highlights include:
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About Claire Walker As CEO of Firefly Communications Group, Claire have been at the helm of the PR agency since she founded it in 1988. Firefly shapes the reputations of technology businesses in Europe, accelerating their success. Claire works at Group level, supporting her offices in London, Munich and Paris.
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| 83. Scale Your Business Through Storytelling with Tim Hayden of Hagley West Watches | 21 févr. 2024 | 00:46:36 | |
Jen interviews Tim Hayden, founder of Hagley West watches, about how he grew his watch brand globally through creative storytelling and viral video challenges like the Find Tim Challenge. Tim shares how he documented his journey from the start, connected with audiences through vulnerability, and used challenges to build word-of-mouth referrals all over the world. Episode Highlights:
Find out more about Tim and Hagley West Watches at https://www.hagleywest.com/ Follow Tim on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@timhayden6 Follow Tim on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hayden.tim/ Doors to join Female Fusion's membership are now open! Join the world's leading network for female entrepreneurs at https://www.femalefusionnetwork.com/join Filmed and edited by Poddster, Dubai's pioneering podcast studios. Book your recording slot: https://www.poddster.com/ | |||
| 82. Master Your Mindset, Scale Your Business, with Marissa Peer | 14 févr. 2024 | 01:06:26 | |
World-renowned therapist Marisa Peer shares insights on finding success through passion and developing a positive mindset. Episode highlights include:
Find out more about Marisa at https://marisapeer.com/ Get Marisa's free resources at https://marisapeer.com/free-gifts/ Follow Marisa on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisa-peer/ Follow Marisa on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/marisapeertherapy/ Doors to join Female Fusion's membership open soon! Join the waitlist for priority access at https://www.femalefusionnetwork.com/join | |||
| 81. Ten Things I Would Do Differently If Starting My Business Again | 07 févr. 2024 | 00:21:21 | |
Jen shares the top 10 things she would do differently if starting Female Fusion from scratch based on her experience building multiple businesses over the years. She discusses the importance of thorough market research, automating systems and processes, outsourcing non-essential tasks, developing digital products and services for recurring revenue, focusing on marketing and brand building, collaborating with others, and going global. Episode Highlights:
Access Female Fusion's Planning Course here: https://www.femalefusionnetwork.com/2024planning Get our free SME Dashboard at https://www.femalefusionnetwork.com/sme-dashboard Filmed and edited by Poddster, Dubai's pioneering podcast studios. Book your recording slot: https://www.poddster.com/ | |||
| 80. Female Fusion's Top 5 Game Changers Of 2023 | 31 janv. 2024 | 00:33:12 | |
Jen shares the top 5 strategies that were the biggest game changers for Female Fusion in 2023. She discusses the importance of planning, investing in her personal brand, getting serious about social media, focusing on LinkedIn, and launching THIS successful podcast! Episode Highlights:
Access Female Fusion's Planning Course here: https://www.femalefusionnetwork.com/2024planning Get our free SME Dashboard at https://www.femalefusionnetwork.com/sme-dashboard Filmed and edited by Poddster, Dubai's pioneering podcast studios. Book your recording slot: https://www.poddster.com/ | |||
| 79. Everything You Need To Know About Business Law with Bianca Gracias | 24 janv. 2024 | 01:06:07 | |
Jen interviews lawyer Bianca Gracias about the important legal considerations all businesses should address. Bianca shares insights into setting up compliant operations and gives a checklist of must-haves, including:
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About Bianca Gracias Bianca is Managing Partner at Crimson Legal, a legal consultancy in UAE that focusses on providing intelligent legal advice to the SME community. Bianca has over 18 years of experience and has worked with over 500 businesses helping them identify legal risk, scale and become successful. She is active mentor with TiE Dubai, Founder Institute and In5. In her recent past, she has worked as legal advisor with Emaar, Al Ghurair Investment and local law firm Hadef & Partners.
Filmed and edited by Poddster, Dubai's pioneering podcast studios. Book your recording slot: https://www.poddster.com/ | |||
| 78. Grow Your YouTube Following With Tina Harris | 17 janv. 2024 | 00:44:59 | |
Tina Harris from LahLah Productions shares her journey of transforming her live children's entertainment business into a successful YouTube channel during the pandemic. She discusses the importance of thumbnails, captions, video titles and more for optimising your YouTube presence. Tina also provides tips on monetising your channel and growing a global audience. Episode Highlights:
ABOUT TINA HARRIS Tina Harris is a high-performance mentor and visual strategist. With 3 international TV shows and a YouTube channel with multiple viral videos and millions of views, she has literally been there and done that! Tina’s wealth of experience that stands her apart having signed to SONY Music, and Roadshow Entertainment, and worked extensively with Nickelodeon Australia and ABC KIDS. Her YouTube channel for kids and family (Lah-Lah) has now had over half a billion views and have multiple clips with over 160 Million views each. Tina runs with husband Mark, Tube Creatives Academy a membership program
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| 77. Four Ways To Boost Your Personal Brand | 10 janv. 2024 | 00:20:00 | |
Jen discusses why personal branding is so important for female entrepreneurs at every stage of business. She shares strategies for developing a clear personal brand message and voice, being consistent across social media platforms, and networking to build trust and connections. Episode Highlights:
Get Female Fusion's Personal Branding Template Pack at femalefusionnetwork.com/brand | |||
| 76. Scaling from Side Hustle to Seven Figures with Dr Lucy Burns | 03 janv. 2024 | 00:47:04 | |
Jen sits down with Dr. Lucy Burns to discuss how she grew her health and wellness business Real Life Medicine from a side project to a seven-figure company. Dr. Lucy shares the strategies that helped her reach that first million, the challenges of scaling even faster, and how she's refining operations to impact more lives while preserving work-life balance. Episode Highlights:
Grab Female Fusion's Personal Branding Kit at femalefusionnetwork.com/brand Find out more about Dr Lucy Burns at www.rlmedicine.com Follow Real Life Medicine on Instagram @real_life_medicine Check out the Real Health and Weight Loss Podcast at https://www.rlmedicine.com/podcast About Dr Lucy Burns Dr Lucy is passionate about health. She helps people optimise their health by improving metabolism and unpacking mindset. Dr Lucy was an “expert yo-yo dieter” and was completely addicted to sugar. She developed obesity, fatty liver and pre-diabetes. She has completely abandoned traditional dieting and embraces a real food lifestyle. She has lost 20kg (45 pounds) but most importantly maintained that loss for 5 years and now helps others do the same. She works with Dr Mary Barson and they have helped thousands of women change their health trajectory and reverse or avoid chronic disease | |||
| 75. Building Your Brand Foundations | 27 déc. 2023 | 00:31:49 | |
Jen Bowers is a branding expert who shares her wisdom on the importance of building strong brand foundations. She also shares valuable insights into discovering your brand personality, your "who", and your "why" through personal connection. Episode Highlights
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About Jen Bowers Hello, I'm Jen - Brand Foundations Coach at Jen Be Brands and the voice behind the Bring Back Your Pink podcast! With over three decades in branding, working with clients such as Citibank and Swarovski, after being made redundant at 52 I've now dedicated myself to empowering midlife women, helping them rediscover and embrace their true selves through personal branding and self discovery! I broke free from a life of invisibility, built a new business, proving that you're never too old and it's never too late to start new adventures and live a life in full colour! Connect with Jen: Follow Jen on Instagram: Follow Jen on Facebook: | |||
| 74. Grow Your Business Through Successful Events | 20 déc. 2023 | 00:43:07 | |
Sally Porteous shares her expertise on using events to grow a business. As the founder of Red Lanyard and the Event Planners Workshop, she discusses common event planning challenges and mistakes to avoid. Sally also provides tips for making events memorable and engaging for attendees. Episode Highlights:
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| 73. Building Profit In Your Business | 13 déc. 2023 | 00:15:03 | |
Jen discusses the top areas business owners should focus on to build a profitable business. She covers the importance of having a clear target customer, product/service offering, marketing strategy, systems and processes, and hiring the right people. Learn how optimising these areas can help turn your business into a money-making machine. Episode Highlights:
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| 72. Key Metrics to Track for Success | 06 déc. 2023 | 00:27:18 | |
Jen shares her process for conducting an annual business review. She discusses the importance of tracking key metrics like revenue, costs, time allocation and more. An analysis of this data allows you to identify what's working well and opportunities for improvement to help you set goals for the coming year. Episode Highlights:
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| 71. Business Building with Donna Benton | 29 nov. 2023 | 00:45:31 | |
Jen sits down with serial entrepreneur Donna Benton to discuss her journey building The Entertainer into a regional powerhouse before exiting and starting The Benton Group. Donna shares her tips for evaluating new business ideas, building a top-notch team, and balancing multiple ventures while maintaining work-life harmony. Episode Highlights:
About Donna Benton Donna Benton is one of the most inspiring female leaders in the GCC. As the founder of the Entertainer – the leading provider of Buy One Get One Free offers for dining, leisure, attractions, beauty, fitness, hotels and more – Donna played a pivotal role in its success, expanding to 15 countries and transitioning from a book to a data-driven technology company. After exiting in 2018, Donna went on to found The Benton Group, a dynamic organisation focusing on establishing new companies and investing in businesses with the potential to scale. It identifies global trends and business.
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| 70. ByErim: Growing to Great Lengths | 22 nov. 2023 | 00:26:29 | |
This week on Women on the Rise, Jen is joined by Erim Kaur, founder of luxury haircare brand ByErim. Erim shares how she turned her grandmother's traditional hair oil recipe into a seven-figure business. She discusses the importance of authenticity on social media and representation for women of colour entrepreneurs. Episode Highlights:
About Erim Erim was recently awarded Beauty influencer of the year at the beauty world awards this year in UAE. She is a trichologist in training, and the recipient of the judges choice at the NatWest X Telegraph top 100 female entrepreneurs in the UK
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| 69. Sales Magic: How to Find Customers | 15 nov. 2023 | 00:33:30 | |
Jen discusses common challenges business owners face when it comes to finding customers. She shares tips for understanding your ideal customer, creating irresistible offers, and engaging customers through consistent communication and content marketing. Episode Highlights:
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| 68. Build a 7-Figure Coaching Business | 08 nov. 2023 | 00:35:45 | |
Jen interviews high-ticket coach Jackie Sharon Tamblyn about how she built a multi-seven figure coaching business in just 17 months. Jackie discusses the importance of focusing on client results over reach, outsourcing non-essential tasks, and investing in personal development to continuously grow as an entrepreneur. Episode Highlights:
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| 67. Entrepreneurial Legend Elaine Jones | 01 nov. 2023 | 00:45:54 | |
Jen sits down with Elaine Jones, founder of Asteco Property Management and now she's the Chairman of Direct Debit System FZ LLC , to discuss her journey bringing direct debit payments to the UAE. Elaine shares how she saw the need for a paperless payment system and worked to develop the infrastructure to support it. Tune in to hear Elaine's story of building her business over 37 years and her vision for the future of digital payments. Episode Highlights:
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| 66. The InstaShop Success Story | 25 oct. 2023 | 00:45:54 | |
Jen interviews Ioanna Angelidaki, founder of InstaShop, the leading online grocery delivery service in the UAE. Ioanna shares how she co-founded InstaShop in 2015 and grew it to serve customers across the country. She discusses the challenges of international expansion and how the pandemic accelerated growth. Ioanna also reflects on InstaShop's $360 million acquisition by Delivery Hero in 2020. Episode Highlights:
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| 65. Overcoming Workplace Gender Bias | 18 oct. 2023 | 00:40:12 | |
Jen Blendos sits down with Viviane Paxinos, CEO of AllBright, a global network for women. They discuss AllBright's mission to remove barriers for women in the workplace through inspiring, connecting, and upskilling opportunities. Viviane shares insights from her career pivot to leading AllBright and the impactful programs they offer, including reducing gender pay gaps. Episode Highlights:
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| 64. Use ChatGPT to Grow Your Business | 11 oct. 2023 | 00:56:52 | |
Jen interviews Fahed Bizzari, an expert in ChatGPT, about how entrepreneurs can use this AI tool to improve their business. You'll discover how ChatGPT can help with business planning, marketing, operations and SO much more! Episode Highlights:
You'll also see why curious entrepreneurs who experiment with AI like ChatGPT will have an advantage over those who don't! | |||
| 63. Essential Legal Insights for SMEs | 04 oct. 2023 | 00:54:43 | |
Jen Blandos sits down with Geeta Daswani, a London-based corporate lawyer from The Daswani Law Company Ltd. (The DLC). Geeta shares invaluable insights into the world of law and business, especially for small business owners and sole practitioners. Discover the importance of ethical values in business, managing urgent client requests, and the benefits of flexible work arrangements. AND learn about the crucial role of insurance, agreements, and intellectual property rights in safeguarding your business. Episode Highlights:
Find out more about Geeta at https://thedlc.co.uk or follow her socials at @thedaswanilawco | |||
| 62. Hazel Jackson: Power of Good People [LIVE] | 27 sept. 2023 | 00:50:30 | |
Join host Jen Blandos in this special episode of "Women on the Rise" as she sits down with Hazel Jackson, the founder of Biz Group. Hazel shares her incredible entrepreneurial journey, starting from scratch in Dubai with just $700 and growing her business into a thriving success with over 60 employees and expansion plans. In this candid conversation, you'll discover the key factors that contributed to Hazel's success, including:
Get ready for an inspiring and insightful conversation that unveils the secrets behind Hazel Jackson's entrepreneurial journey and the valuable lessons she's learned along the way. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, you won't want to miss this episode. | |||
| 61. Small Beginnings to Snack Success | 25 sept. 2023 | 00:25:33 | |
Join host Jen Blandos on Women on the Rise as she sits down with Aya Assaf, co-founder of Koala Picks, a thriving healthy snack brand. Aya shares her inspiring journey from humble beginnings to rapid growth and success in just three years. In this episode, they explore the challenges of entrepreneurship, the transformative impact of the pandemic, and the intricacies of funding a food tech startup. Discover valuable insights into marketing strategies for a nutrition-focused business and Aya's vision for the future of Koala Picks. Episode Highlights:
Tune in to this episode for a dose of inspiration and valuable entrepreneurial wisdom from Aya Assaf, a trailblazing female founder in the healthy snack industry. | |||
| 60. Trailblazing in Sports Rehab | 24 sept. 2023 | 00:24:59 | |
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Anna Zickerman, the founder of UPANDRUNNING Medical Center LLC in Dubai. Anna's journey began with a vision to introduce sports rehabilitation to the UAE, a concept virtually unheard of at the time. Discover how she went from being a young student to becoming the region's first sports medicine specialist. Anna shares her experiences of opening the first sports rehabilitation clinic in Dubai, overcoming challenges, and expanding to multiple locations. Learn how the pandemic shaped UPANDRUNNING's business strategies and why adapting to change is key to success. As a pioneer in her field and a member of Female Fusion, Anna's story is a testament to perseverance and innovation in the world of healthcare. Takeaways:
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