“Phone Girl” to President: Suzanne Hopson’s Journey of Elevation, Courage, and Clarity

In this episode of Power Movers, Roy Castleman sits down with leadership coach and entrepreneur Suzanne Hopson to explore her inspiring journey from working three jobs as a young single mom to becoming President of Operations in a major property company—and then stepping into entrepreneurship to build her own consulting firm, here2elevate. Suzanne shares powerful insights on overcoming fear, finding mentors, stepping into leadership, and the game-changing impact of business operating systems. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this conversation is a masterclass in clarity, courage, and reinvention.What You’ll Learn:·       How a rock band challenge led to deeper trust and team performance·       The mentor who helped Suzanne escape fast food and step into real estate·       Lessons in fear, risk-taking, and how to act before you're ready·       Why structure and accountability are the missing ingredients in many businesses·       How business operating systems can transform your team and mental clarity·       The power of vulnerability, trust, and real issue-solving in meetings·       Suzanne’s advice to anyone on the edge of their next big moveTimestamps:00:00 – Welcome and introduction02:00 – The rock band story: community, trust, and music06:15 – Early life: fast food jobs, single motherhood, and a pivotal apartment visit10:30 – Learning the ropes, making mistakes, and growing through mentorship14:45 – Career climbs and realizing the power of coaching18:30 – Hard-earned wisdom on fear and missed opportunities23:00 – Vistage and the decision to go all in on entrepreneurship27:30 – Launching here2elevate and building her own team30:00 – Business operating systems and why they matter33:00 – Suzanne’s favourite tools: meetings, issue solving, and accountability36:00 – Vision for the future and her message to business owners39:00 – Wrap-up and how to connect with Suzanne and RoyWebsite: here2elevate.comLinkedIn: Suzanne HopsonConnect with Roy Castleman& All the Power Ltd:Website: www.allthepower.co.ukLinkedIn: Roy CastlemanInstagram: @allthepowerukPodcast on all platforms: Power MoversQuote from Suzanne:“If people hadn’t opened doors for me, I wouldn’t be at the table. Now, it’s my turn to open those doors for others.”