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In this episode, we’re joined by Caroline who founded LoveRose Lingerie.
Caroline’s story is so inspiring. After being diagnosed with breast cancer she founded a lingerie brand to empower women who have been through similar journeys to her. This is to help them find their confidence, love themselves and their bodies again.
Here are the highlights:
(6:56) Designing a product from a different angle.
(8:49) The first step to disrupt the market.
(10:01) Prosthesis as the main business.
(15:12) Dealing with investors and dealing with competition.
(21:33) The power of positivity.
(26:11) The traction of the business after Dragon's Den.
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We’re so excited for today's episode because it's been a year since Sophie left her job and became full-time. We wanted to dedicate this episode to our journey and share with you how we got here because been it's crazy!
Here are the highlights:
(2:31) Dissociated from school and life.
(15:38) College and education.
(21:37) Modelling is not a glamorous industry.
(27:33) From retail to full-time to social media.
(29:43) The turning point in his business.
(32:30) The hardest thing about starting a business.
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In this episode, we are joined by Elesha Arnfield who shares her inspiring story.
Elesha found herself in a difficult place. However, there was light at the end of the tunnel when she turned to crystal healing and started her spiritual journey. Elesha is now an entrepreneur and joins us to share the highs and lows of her story so far.
Here are the highlights:
(2:15) Growing up.
(7:57) Losing herself in the dark.
(13:28) Falling into a network marketing career.
(22:31) Crystal healing.
(28:18) The birth of her first baby.
(31:20) The importance of saying yes.
(43:54) Advice for female business owners.
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It’s true, holiday anxiety is real. It’s something we both have had to deal with in the past and we hear many business owners deal with it too.
During this episode, we share our top tips on how to best prepare for a holiday and minimise the risk of holiday anxiety.
Here are the highlights:
(2:04) Anxiety medication for business owners.
(4:23) How to deal with holiday anxiety.
(14:56) The fear of going away.
(18:10) How to deal with holiday blues.
(20:28) Have a plan of action for when you get home.
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We often see the same mistakes business owners make when creating content on social media and we always get asked the same questions:
Why am I not growing and getting results?
In this episode, we hope to answer lots of your questions as we explore why your brand may not be growing on social media. We also explain what you can do to change that.
Here are the highlights:
(4:10) The basic thing everyone needs to have.
(9:32) Your instagram feed matters.
(13:13) Why social media doesn't always mean sales.
(15:50) The three main things to take away from social media.
(19:01) The fear of posting too much.
(21:39) Put your business first.
(24:22) Don't let social media overwhelm you.
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Sophie and I are always told that we are too nice.
It is for this reason that we are going to have a look at how being too nice as a business owner has gotten us into situations that could have been avoided if we had been sterner with our clients.
Here are the highlights:
(6:54) Being more professional in business.
(11:35) The importance of being kind.
(14:11) Saying no.
(16:17) How to deal with client chaos.
(24:54) The dilemma of being a Mum and a business owner.
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In this episode, we are joined by Imogen from Sister Brand.
Imogen is here to share her business journey. She shares with us the early days of her career after leaving uni. She shares how she got to where she is today, the hurdles she has faced along the way and the importance of having a strong brand identity.
Here are the highlights:
(12:10) Sophie’s marketing journey.
(18:56) The three fundamentals of a successful brand.
(24:55) How much you make in a business is irrelevant to what you sell.
(27:34) Vanity metrics and the bottom line.
(32:35) The biggest failure.
(40:22) The difference between a business and a brand.
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Everyone has access to social media and we believe this is often where pressures comes from. In this episode, we explore why you should stop comparing yourself to other businesses.
We are all guilty of it. We all look up to other businesses and often social media is the culprit. We have all seen those posts where business owners say they have onboarded 3 new clients this week, they’ve hit 10k this month etc. However, stop and ask yourself, is it actually true?
Here are the highlights:
(2:00) Our giveaway winner.
(15:51) Why you shouldn’t share your failures on social media.
(18:37) Be honest on social media.
(24:54) Keeping it real.
(27:01) How to deal with negative comments.
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In this episode, we welcome our very first guest, Hannah Gregan
Hannah is a specialist in mindset mastery , holistic wellbeing and manifestation.
If you love manifestation just as much as we do and want to know how the science behind it works, then this episode is for you.
Hannah shares her expertise with us in the world of manifestation and particularly, how it can help you succeed in the world of business.
You can find out more about Hannah and the work she does here
Here are the highlights
(5:15) The butterfly effect of manifesting.
(9:30) The psychology behind manifestation.
(12:18) Focus on what you want to feel and release the control.
(18:49) Let’s talk subliminal.
(21:01) Being naive.
(29:44) Impostor Syndrome.
(31:44) How to manifest things as a business owner.
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Welcome to today's episode where we'll be discussing the frustrating reality that the more successful you become in business, the more jealousy and lack of support you may encounter from others.
Sound all too familiar?
We'll explore why this happens and offer practical strategies for staying focused and resilient in the face of negativity. Let's dive in!
Here are the Highlights
(02:37) Radiators not Drainers
(04:59) Does more successful = Less Supportive?
(14:46) Partners' Support is key
(22:24) Being Judged
(27:44) Dilemma time
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Everyone experiences burnout to some degree, sometimes you don’t even realise it's burnout until you take a step back and realise you’ve been pushing yourself too hard.
Burnout can present itself in loads of different ways, whether it being that you’re tired all of the time, feeling detached, or simply just feeling overwhelmed.
In this episode we talk about our experiences with burnout and touch on how we attempt to prevent it.
(6:24) How to avoid burnout in your business
(11:54) Reasons for being burnt out
(14:16) Switching off your brain when working from home
(17:05) Habits
(19:51) When you’re tired, learn to rest, not quit
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In this episode, we wanted to talk to you about being overwhelmed and how we can deal with it. As business owners, there are many stresses and hurdles which we have to jump day-to-day and becoming overwhelmed, is normal.
So, our question to you is, when do you feel the most overwhelmed as a business owner and what do you do about it?
Here are the highlights:
(6:15) The importance of having a whiteboard in your office.
(8:26) Task management is key.
(11:30) Finding your own schedule.
(16:51) Sophie’s struggle to switch off.
(19:16) Taking care of yourself.
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We often get asked for our advice, especially when it comes to handling tricky business situations. With this in mind, we recently asked on our socials for your business dilemmas which you need our help with.
If you are a business owner, you will probably be able to relate to a lot of these questions and hopefully, our thoughts and expertise will assist you in what to do should the same dilemma arrive at your door.
Here are the highlights:
(3:00) What to do if a client cancels at the last minute.
(7:00) Getting motivated when you’re on your own.
(9:50) What to do if you’re bored with your job.
(11:35) What to do if you’re not the right fit for your client.
(20:30) Balancing business with your relationship.
(21:54) The importance of communication with your partner.
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Being an entrepreneur is so exciting, but it can also be super scary if things aren't going well with your business. But don't worry, it happens to everyone! In this episode, we're gonna spill the tea on what to do if your business is failing. We'll share our own experiences and give you some tips to turn things around. From figuring out what went wrong to making a plan to fix it, we've got you covered.
Here are the highlights:
(2:31) We’re both just softies
(04:39) Failure is inevitable
(11:54) Reaching burnout
(14:35) Swapping Fashion for Passion
(19:13) Passive income
(27:17) You often learn more from failure than from success
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Women in business get treated much differently to male entrepreneurs and we know this firsthand!
It’s often harder to be respected, especially if you are a young woman.
But there are ways to work through this and have the right mindset when you step into any room.
Listen to this episode to find how we cope as women in business.
Highlights
(04:41) Respect from people
(10:59) My confidence shot up
(14:36) The pay gap
(17:14) Women are excelling!
(18:30) The stigma
(21:36) Learn from it
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It’s only right that we start speaking about mental health.
How do you deal with it as a business owner?
Well in this episode we’ll be sharing stories about our own diagnoses.
It’s hard when you have to balance your health and business, but there are ways to do it!
It all starts with being aware of who you are - and we're here to help you get started!
Highlights
(02:33) Speak about it
(07:01) Internalised a lot more
(07:44) Common for people in business
(10:01) Self belief
(14:21) Depression
(17:14) Coping mechanisms
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Welcome to the Female Founders!!
We're Vicky and Sophie, two business owners that share a passion for talking a little bit too much!
We made this podcast for women like you, women in business across all industries.
We've learnt from experience how hard it can be to manage your own business completely on your own! So, we’re here to answer your questions, spill the tea and be completely open and honest about the life of a business owner.
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