Kath Austin - Starting Your Own Business & Developing a Strong Brand, Mum Guilt & Being a Present Parent

On episode 18 of Leaders With Babies Verena is joined by fellow entrepreneur Kath Austin. Kath is the CEO and founder of the fast-growing, multi-award-winning company Bee Bee Wraps, who create sustainable, reusable beeswax food wraps.Kath is a mother of two and talks openly about what it takes to start your own business, including how she juggles her successful start-up with raising her girls. She shares the highs and lows of taking the business from her kitchen table to shop shelves, including her appearance on BBC's Dragons Den. Plus her top tips for staying present with the children when there are 101 things to do. There's also an interesting discussion on mum guilt, imposter syndrome and the pitfalls of social media and mobile technology.Are you progressing a big career whilst raising small children? Each month we send out a helpful round-up email featuring useful info and brave new ideas for ambitious mums and dads. Sign up now.Applications are now open for our NHS FellowshipOur FMLM accredited NHS Fellowship is a career development programme for working parents in the NHS who want to lead positive change. Apply by 11/07. Find out more.