Explore every episode of the podcast Polly Means Business
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ep. 3: Scaling a Global Business as a Young Woman | 11 Nov 2024 | 00:27:56 | |
Polly is joined by Jasmine Diebelius, founder and owner of PMUni, a global brand for Permanent Makeup Training and Education. PMUni: https://www.instagram.com/pmuni_ Jasmine: https://www.instagram.com/jasminediebelius_pmu/ 00:00 Introducing Jasmine and PMUni 01:30 Jasmine's Journey Into the PMU World 04:20 Balancing Work and Managing Stress as a Business Owner 05:45 Advice for Business Owners in a Saturated Market 06:57 Learning the Operational Side of Business Ownership 08:02 Hiring the Right People 09:20 Maintaining Discipline for Health and Wellness 11:00 New vs Old Challenges Running a Business 12:23 Managing a Busy Schedule 13:19 Imposter Syndrome When Speaking at Events 16:25 Scaling a Business from Local to Global 20:33 Keeping the Passion When Hitting a Wall 21:19 Making Sacrifices for Your Business 22:58 Consistency is Key 24:43 Staying Humble Amongst Success 26:53 Final Thoughts | |||
| Ep. 2: Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship | 28 Oct 2024 | 00:26:42 | |
In this episode, Lusardi reveals what keeps her grounded, the resilience she’s found along the way, and how she juggles the ever-demanding roles of business owner and mum. We dive into the realities of single parenting while building a business, the pursuit of balance, and how to thrive when it feels like the world is on your shoulders. 00:00 Introducing Lusardi and her business 03:23 Becoming a mother while running a business 08:37 The day to day of a busy mumpreneur 13:00 Big lifestyle changes and putting yourself first 17:07 Advice for aspiring businesswomen and mothers 21:47 Excited about the future 25:00 Figuring it all out | |||
| Ep. 1: The Art of Maintaining Clients in Business | 04 Oct 2024 | 00:49:20 | |
What better way to launch than with the inspiring Ella Harvey as our debut guest on Polly Means Business? Originally set on becoming a lawyer, Ella made a bold career pivot into the beauty and aesthetics world - and hasn’t looked back since. From Harley Street training in 2012 to now owning the first permanent makeup clinic in Guernsey, Ella is on a mission to transform the beauty routines of busy women, helping them feel empowered and look fabulous with ease. In our chat, Ella shares her invaluable insights on: 00:00 How Ella got started in PMU 02:16 Why the consultation is the most important step 12:05 Avoiding price wars and the race to the bottom 22:31 Red flags in potential clients 29:28 How long does it take to become a pro? 32:22 Opening the first PMU studio in The Channel Islands 43:36 Cancellation policies | |||
| Ep. 5: Overcoming Adversity in Life and Business | 11 Feb 2025 | 01:03:29 | |
This episode Polly is joined by investor and business mentor Karly Aber. Karly opens up about her journey from the world investment banking, to living a stripped back life with more meaning and purpose. Karly: https://www.instagram.com/karlyarber 00:00:00 Karly's previous career in investment banking 00:10:44 Leaving the corporate world behind 00:28:23 The love for meaningful work 00:37:42 Living with monks 00:52:37 The biggest adversities as a business owner | |||
| Ep. 4: Establishing and Building Your Brand Voice in Business | 04 Dec 2024 | 00:54:24 | |
This week we are joined by Fiona O'Sullivan, founder of The Write Field, a brand voice boutique, in which she specialises in empowering women find their voice within their business. The Write Field: https://www.thewritefield.co.uk Fiona: https://www.instagram.com/thewritefield | |||