Listen To This Episode About This Episode As you might expect in an episode called Menopause Special, we talked about the menopause. Mostly. New co-host Adelle Martin is a menopause expert and so for her first episode in the studio (when we didn’t have a guest) it seemed sensible to exploit her knowledge and experience. Be rude not to! We discussed how we feel right now – mainly angry for no apparent reason. We trip along with what we’re reading right now, what we learned this week and round off with a sprinkling of tricky menopause symptoms that women often experience, but which are often attributed by them and their doctors to more another scarier cause. We hope you enjoy the show, find it useful and come out the other side of it with the idea that you can successfully run a business and deal with the menopause. For more information about how you can interact with the show, perhaps as a guest or sponsor, please visit https://thewomeninbusinessradioshow.com Key Takeaway   Understand the possible symptoms if you start feeling odd, you may have a clue what’s happening before you see medical help.

Listen To This Episode About This Episode This will just have to do! You may wonder why the show has this rather odd title? It’s because when setting up for the broadcast everything just kept going wrong: the light fell down, so did the green screen, the mouse wouldn’t work, and so it went on. Yes, there was time to fix it, but we just couldn’t be arsed, not today In the show, we discuss reopening from lockdown and what to expect given what we’re seeing for some of our clients and connections. We also discuss ideas for moving forward. Right at the end we dip into the idea of stigma, people’s preset ideas and a key insight for preconceived ideas about coaches. • • • It’s a rather disjointed show, but it’s been a rather disjointed month! Key Takeaway There are lots happening for people right now. If people aren’t engaging with you or your business, take heart, it’s not you, it’s what’s going on. It will all grow. Just be aware and alert to what’s happening and develop with it.

Listen To This Episode Special Guest About This Episode The story of writing a book. We are joined in the studio by Bernie Morgan, Business Consultant and now author and podcaster. Bernie recently published her book The Amazing Life of Cecilia Chatterjee which is based upon the trials and challenges faced by her grandmother in rural India as she struggles to become a lawyer over 100 years ago. Bernie shares her writing process and insights about the different routes to publishing. Also, how she set up her podcast and website to market her book without a big budget or lots of technical knowledge. Tune in to hear her story and insights – perhaps you’re thinking of writing your own book? The Women In Business Radio Show team are the host Sian Murphy and regular co-hosts Laura Lawrence, Jackie Groundsell and Adelle Martin. or email hello@thewomeninbusinessradioshow.com Key Takeaway Make sure you have a clear vision so you can set boundaries around how you will publish. Top Tips For Being in Business Top tip from our guest live on air… “Feel the fear and do it anyway” Susan Jeffers

Listen To This Episode Guests About This Episode It can go wrong, sometimes it can go really badly wrong. But that doesn’t mean you can’t keep it together and keep your business growing. In this episode, we are joined by Carole Pyke The Personal Brand Storyteller, Queen of Sparkle, and two times stroke survivor. A woman on a mission to make the world a brighter place by helping executives, entrepreneurs, and business owners discover their Sparkle Power and develop their Standout Advantage. Carole has a unique approach and just like a chef in the kitchen, she combines the flavours of everyday life with the wisdom of experience (hers and others) and her signature SPARKLE Methodology, adding a sprinkling of wit and creativity to design an inspirational dish that has been known to make even the complex and challenging seem user-friendly and inspire the listener to take action with powerful results. Listen in to hear her step-by-step approach through her SPARKLE methodology – we think that what the K stands for was the biggest insight! The Women In Business Radio Show team are the host Sian Murphy and regular presenters Laura Lawrence and Jackie Groundsell. or email hello@thewomeninbusinessradioshow.com Top Tips For Being in Business Top tip from our guest live on air… “Life is short. Eat Dessert First” Carole Pyke

Listen To This Episode Guests About This Episode If you want to grow your business, have you considered a Franchise model? Creating a franchise is a well-established business model for growth, but it’s not a quick or easy route. Our Special Guest today, Rebecca Newenham has done just this and created a multi-award winning business, Get Ahead, which now has over 40 franchisees. Rebecca shares her experience of setting up the franchise, the pitfalls, the ideas and how to make it work. We also cover what to think about and look for if you want to start a business and think buying into a franchise as a franchisee could be the route for you. It’s not all plain sailing, and there are some great pointers in the discussion. At the end there is a brainstorm on networking and what to look out for. The Women In Business Radio Show team are the host Sian Murphy and regular presenters Laura Lawrence and Jackie Groundsell. or email hello@thewomeninbusinessradioshow.com Key Takeaway Franchising can be a great way to go if you want to take your business to the next level of growth. But it’s not a simple route. There are lots of different aspects to consider, a load of preparation before you can launch, and the potential for some major, and costly, mishaps.Similarly, if you are thinking of buying into a franchise, a franchisee, there are many factors to explore and establish. Before you commit, make sure you know what you’re getting and all of your ongoing obligations and restrictions. Top Tips For Being in Business Top tip from our guest live on air… “Keep your eye on the prize” Rebecca Newenham

Listen To This Episode About This Episode A heads up! The recording quality in this is beyond bad. But, it we had such a great team involved that we’re just going to publish and be damned. Key Takeaway   The key to knowing when to say no and to be confident, diplomatic and kind is to know what you do, know who you do it with, set boundaries and have rules.Telling someone promptly that you won’t do something isn’t unkind. Being honest about what you can deliver, sets them free to find what they need in the best way.Saying no to what isn’t in your remit and purpose is the best route for you, your business and the universe.

Listen To This Episode Guests About This Episode Real-Life Stories Of Women Starting Their Business After 40 Years Of Age.   What’s it like to start your first business when you’re in your 40’s? The Women in Business Radio Show Team, Sian, Laura and Jackie, are joined by guest Suzanne Shaw, Kent Trainers Ltd, her business venture after leaving a successful corporate career.   During the show, we hear startup stories explore some of the ups and downs of starting a business over 40.   Grab a coffee (or a glass of wine), settle down and listen in for some top tips, ideas and, of course, a light-hearted and fun discussion. Key Takeaway Launching a business when you are older has definite advantages. Life experiences, career and life skills are likely to be better developed.  One factor which might be a barrier is fear, and especially that around income expectations. The longer we have spent in our career, the higher our salary is likely to be. However, being realistic about how long it can take to achieve your income goals and creating a solid business plan helps you manage risk, expectations and set a course for success.  But as our guest today put it, “Do It!” Top Tips For Being in Business Top tips from our guests live on air… “Consider all of the business administration you need to do beyond the stuff you love doing” Sian Murphy “Listen to your gut and don’t be afraid” Jackie Groundsell “Go For It” Suzanne Shaw what do you know now, that you wish you had known when you had started out? We always try and get this question in live on air… “Everything takes four times longer than you think it will” Sian Murphy “You can be the best boss you’ve ever had” Laura Lawrence “It’s hard. It’s not an easy ride. You have to put your heart and soul into it as running a business isn’t a hobby” Suzanne Shaw