Women's Business Voice

In this uplifting and deeply personal episode of Women's Business Voice, we meet the founder of Sanity Daily, a Top 10 UK mental health blog and award-winning podcast. Her story is one of survival and self-discovery - navigating 17 tumours, divorce, single motherhood, and the challenges of starting life afresh in a new country.Through her own healing journey, she found purpose in helping others reclaim their mental well-being. With a strong background in corporate and higher education, she shifted gears entirely - becoming a certified NLP Practitioner, Mental Health First Aider, a certified yoga and meditation practitioner and passionate advocate for women’s emotional wellness. Her Therapeutic Journal is now a lifeline for mothers seeking calm, clarity, and connection in the chaos of daily life.This episode is a gentle yet powerful reminder that self-care is not selfish—it’s survival. And through storytelling, journaling, and community, we can begin to heal what the world so often tells us to hide.Find out more about Women's Business Voice and future episodes at https://womensbusiness.club/s/voice and explore the journal at https://therapeutic-journal.com/

In this profoundly moving episode of Women's Business Voice, we sit down with Lena Thompson, a speaker and transformational guide whose journey across Soviet Russia, Israel, and South Africa was marked by trauma, war, and survival. From watching coffins of fallen soldiers pass by as a child to experiencing chemical war drills and relentless upheaval, Lena's early life trained her to be strong—but at a deep emotional cost. Her eventual breakdown became her breakthrough, forcing her to confront years of suppressed pain and begin the healing journey that would transform her life. Now, Lena is on a mission to help others move from survival mode to a life of wholeness and emotional freedom. Join us for a powerful conversation on trauma, resilience, and the radical act of feeling. Lena’s story is a testament to what happens when we stop running from pain and begin reclaiming our true selves.Find out more about Women's Business Voice and future episodes at https://womensbusiness.club/s/voice and visit Lena at https://payhip.com/LenaThompson

From Side Hustles to Empires - Histories of Women’s Working Lives, featuring a series of conversations between Dr Amy Edwards and a range of expert historians. Women were once Britain’s largest computing workforce and a hidden engine of growth in the world of technology. Dr Mar Hicks will explain the ‘gender flip’ that occurred in the world of computing in the 1960s and 1970s, and what this meant for the thousands of women who worked in science and technology.Dr Amy EdwardsAmy is a senior lecturer in Modern British History at the University of Bristol, where she has worked for the past 10 years. Her research focuses on how ‘ordinary people’ experience large economic changes and how people in the past worked, saved, spent, and invested their money. Her first book, Are We Rich Yet? Told the story of how the worlds of business and finance became part of our day-to-day culture. It looked at things like the business press, financial advice columns, investment based boardgames, and the popularity of the filofax in the 1980s. But more recently she has been carrying out a research project that looks at the lives of self-employed women from the 1950s to the 2000s. Professor Mar HicksMar Hicks is an Associate Professor at the University of Virginia’s School of Data Science. Their research explores histories of computing, large-scale digital infrastructures and the relationship of both to wider society. They’ve published a number of books on this topic, including a recent edited collection called Your Computer is on Fire and their award-winning book, Programme Inequality: How Britain Discarded Women Technologists and Lost Its Edge in Computing. Both have this real interest in using the history of technology to help us address our current problems with digital structures and technology. Their current project looks more closely at the ways people have resisted powerful digital and technological systems. So hopefully they can tell us more about some of this work today, as well as to teach us something about about what it was like to be a woman working in computing in the twentieth century..See this and other episodes in the series at https://womensbusiness.club/s/voice

In the 1970s the Women’s Liberation Movement campaigned for women’s rights. But as well as being political activists, many second wave feminists were entrepreneurs, who also experimented with business practices. Dr D-M Withers introduces us to the publishers and book workers of second wave feminism in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s to discuss how they navigated masculine systems of finance, and equity in running their businesses.Dr Amy EdwardsAmy is a senior lecturer in Modern British History at the University of Bristol, where she has worked for the past 10 years. Her research focuses on how ‘ordinary people’ experience large economic changes and how people in the past worked, saved, spent, and invested their money. Her first book, Are We Rich Yet? Told the story of how the worlds of business and finance became part of our day-to-day culture. It looked at things like the business press, financial advice columns, investment based boardgames, and the popularity of the filofax in the 1980s. But more recently she has been carrying out a research project that looks at the lives of self-employed women from the 1950s to the 2000s. Dr D-M WithersD-M Withers is Lecturer in Publishing at the University of Exeter. Their research focuses on the post-war publishing industries, especially feminist, queer and women-led companies. They have published widely on the history of feminist publishers, Virago Press, including their book, titled Virago Reprints and Modern Classics: the Timely Business of Feminist Publishing which came out in 2021. D-M is also a publisher, and runs Lurid Editions, which publishes queer books from the twentieth century archive. So there is no one better placed to help guide us through the history of women and the publishing industry!See this and other episodes in the series at https://womensbusiness.club/s/voicehttps://www.womeninpublishinghistory.org.ukLurid Editions - https://www.lurideditions.comLink to the Carmen interview with Mavis Nicolson where she talks about not making the bed, and never doing the housework! https://youtu.be/9zflvW_qS6I?si=nsVl3V9d_RwFHMsw

From Side Hustles to Empires - Histories of Women’s Working Lives, featuring a series of conversations between Dr Amy Edwards and a range of expert historians. Speaking about her upcoming book on disability in Britain, Professor Lucy Delap will talk about the barriers to employment that have often faced women with disabilities. In particular we’ll be discussing a number of women who responded to job market discrimination by setting up businesses, working for themselves and becoming entrepreneurs.Dr Amy EdwardsAmy is a senior lecturer in Modern British History at the University of Bristol, where she has worked for the past 10 years. Her research focuses on how ‘ordinary people’ experience large economic changes and how people in the past worked, saved, spent, and invested their money. Her first book, Are We Rich Yet? Told the story of how the worlds of business and finance became part of our day-to-day culture. It looked at things like the business press, financial advice columns, investment based boardgames, and the popularity of the filofax in the 1980s. But more recently she has been carrying out a research project that looks at the lives of self-employed women from the 1950s to the 2000s. Professor Lucy Delap Today we’re joined by Lucy Delap who is a professor at Cambridge University, where she researches the history of feminisms, spanning Britain, the United States and the British empire. In 2020 she published Feminisms: A Global History which expanded her scope even further. She’s been involved in a number of oral history projects too, helping to produce the The Business of Women’s Words collections at the British Library, which is all about the feminist publishing industry. She also has lots of experience in working with policy makers, to help use what we know about the past to help inform practice in the present. Perhaps most relevant for today, however, is Lucy’s current project on the history of employment and labour for disabled people in twentieth century Britain. See this and other episodes in the series at https://womensbusiness.club/s/voice

From Side Hustles to Empires - Histories of Women’s Working Lives, featuring a series of conversations between Dr Amy Edwards and a range of expert historians. This episode, we’ll take a look at the history of women in the world of finance, from stockbrokers to financial advice columnists. Professor James Taylor invites us to discover more about the women who fought for a space on the Stock Exchange floor.Dr Amy EdwardsAmy is a senior lecturer in Modern British History at the University of Bristol, where she has worked for the past 10 years. Her research focuses on how ‘ordinary people’ experience large economic changes and how people in the past worked, saved, spent, and invested their money. Her first book, Are We Rich Yet? Told the story of how the worlds of business and finance became part of our day-to-day culture. It looked at things like the business press, financial advice columns, investment based boardgames, and the popularity of the filofax in the 1980s. But more recently she has been carrying out a research project that looks at the lives of self-employed women from the 1950s to the 2000s. Professor James TaylorJames is a Professor in Modern British History at Lancaster University. His work explores business history from social and cultural perspectives. He has written on subjects including the history of company law, white-collar crime, financial advice, popular investment, and advertising. He has authored or co-authored five books. His most recent, Sexism in the City: Women Stockbrokers in Modern Britain, was published in March 2025 by Oxford University Press, and he’ll be telling us more about it in today’s episode. James Taylor’s book, Sexism in the City: Women Stockbrokers in Modern Britain, was published by Oxford University Press in 2025: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/sexism-in-the-city-9780198879817See this and other episodes in the series at https://womensbusiness.club/s/voice

In this deeply reflective episode of Women's Business Voice, we speak with Eglė Aleknavičiūtė—Wealth, Business & Purpose Strategist—whose journey from a small town in Lithuania to a high-flying finance career in the Netherlands took an unexpected and transformative turn. After years in corporate finance, Eglė realised that something crucial was missing—not just in her career, but in the way many women approach wealth. Her personal evolution through motherhood, subconscious healing, and purpose work led her to redefine success—not as numbers on a spreadsheet, but as self-worth, energy, and alignment. Today, she helps heart-led women across the world break free from limiting beliefs, rewrite their money stories, and build wealth rooted in authenticity and empowerment. Join us for a powerful conversation on feminine wealth, purpose, and the kind of healing that changes everything—not just for one woman, but for generations to come.See this and other episodes in the series at https://womensbusiness.club/s/voice or connect with Eglė at https://www.egle-aleknaviciute.com

From Side Hustles to Empires - Histories of Women’s Working Lives, featuring a series of conversations between Dr Amy Edwards and a range of expert historians. This episode will take a closer look at the sex advice industry and Mary Stopes: an Edwardian advice columnist and queen of self-promotion. Dr Sarah Jones will talk us through some of the women who made their careers selling sex tips and toys.Dr Amy EdwardsAmy is a senior lecturer in Modern British History at the University of Bristol, where she has worked for the past 10 years. Her research focuses on how ‘ordinary people’ experience large economic changes and how people in the past worked, saved, spent, and invested their money. Her first book, Are We Rich Yet? Told the story of how the worlds of business and finance became part of our day-to-day culture. It looked at things like the business press, financial advice columns, investment based boardgames, and the popularity of the filofax in the 1980s. But more recently she has been carrying out a research project that looks at the lives of self-employed women from the 1950s to the 2000s. Dr Sarah JonesSarah Jones works at the University of Bristol, where she researches and teaches histories of gender and sexuality. Her research has covered topics from Victorian 'free love' movements and transatlantic sex radicalism, to the role of science in shaping modern sex advice. She’s working on an upcoming article about sex advice quizzes in women’s magazines, and she also recently contributed to an exhibition on gender, identity and culture at Bristol Museum. When she’s not busy doing all of that, she researches how to make university-level teaching more inclusive, impactful, and engaging. So we’re really pleased to have her with us today to talk about the history of the sex advice industry and some of the women who worked in it.See this and other episodes in the series at https://womensbusiness.club/s/voice

From Side Hustles to Empires - Histories of Women’s Working Lives, featuring a series of conversations between Dr Amy Edwards and a range of expert historians. In this episode this we’re going to take a look at the world of science, experiments, and scientific discovery. Although we might not consider scientists traditional entrepreneurs, they have often been lauded by society as innovators, as creators, and as performing a role not dissimilar to entrepreneurs. It’s also one of those worlds that we often associate historically with men. So to help us think about scientific research as work, and to unpick the role of gender in that field, we’re lucky to be joined today by Dr Andrew Flack.Dr Amy EdwardsAmy is a senior lecturer in Modern British History at the University of Bristol, where she has worked for the past 10 years. Her research focuses on how ‘ordinary people’ experience large economic changes and how people in the past worked, saved, spent, and invested their money. Her first book, Are We Rich Yet? Told the story of how the worlds of business and finance became part of our day-to-day culture. It looked at things like the business press, financial advice columns, investment based boardgames, and the popularity of the filofax in the 1980s. But more recently she has been carrying out a research project that looks at the lives of self-employed women from the 1950s to the 2000s. Dr Andrew FlackAndy is an environmental historian who studies the relationship between the human and non human animal world. His current project - and forthcoming book - looks at the ways that naturalists discovered new ways of trying to access and understand dark environments and the animals who inhabited them. Some of this work came from a recent project he ran which used histories of ability, technology, emotions and scientific discovery to help us think about our understandings of disability and ability today. The book is called Dark Natures: Finding Life in the Shadows, and I think it will be out in the coming year or so, and it’s going to be fabulous. See this and other episodes in the series at https://womensbusiness.club/s/voice

From Side Hustles to Empires - Histories of Women’s Working Lives, featuring a series of conversations between Dr Amy Edwards and a range of expert historians. For many women, working for themselves has been a strategy for making money at times when they had few other options. Dr Aleena Din takes a look at post-war migration, discrimination in the labour market, and the ingenuity and entrepreneurialism of British South Asian womenAmy EdwardsAmy is a senior lecturer in Modern British History at the University of Bristol, where she has worked for the past 10 years. Her research focuses on how ‘ordinary people’ experience large economic changes and how people in the past worked, saved, spent, and invested their money. Her first book, Are We Rich Yet? Told the story of how the worlds of business and finance became part of our day-to-day culture. It looked at things like the business press, financial advice columns, investment based boardgames, and the popularity of the filofax in the 1980s. But more recently she has been carrying out a research project that looks at the lives of self-employed women from the 1950s to the 2000s. Dr Aleena DinDr Aleena Din is a historian who works on the relationship between gender, race, and class in modern Britain. Her PhD focused on the migration, settlement and work experiences of British-Pakistani women who settled in Middlesbrough and Oldham between the 1960s and early 2000s. She has been involved in a number of amazing research projects, including one on the Muslim history of Oxford, and a project that she worked on at the University of Bristol called ‘Remaking Britain: South Asian Connections and Networks, 1830 to the Present’. She is now just about to start a new job at the University of Manchester, which is very exciting. But before she does, she’s kindly agreed to join us today to talk to us about what work looked like for women migrating to Britain in the second half of the twentieth century. Find out more at https://southasianbritain.orgSee this and other episodes in the series at https://womensbusiness.club/s/voice

From Side Hustles to Empires - Histories of Women’s Working Lives, featuring a series of conversations between Dr Amy Edwards and a range of expert historians. This episode takes a closer look at the direct sales industry, from the vantage of the women who helped it boom. From Tupperware to Avon, Dr Amy Edwards will cover what it meant to set up as a doorstop saleswoman in the twentieth century.Amy EdwardsAmy is a senior lecturer in Modern British History at the University of Bristol, where she has worked for the past 10 years. Her research focuses on how ‘ordinary people’ experience large economic changes and how people in the past worked, saved, spent, and invested their money. Her first book, Are We Rich Yet? Told the story of how the worlds of business and finance became part of our day-to-day culture. It looked at things like the business press, financial advice columns, investment based boardgames, and the popularity of the filofax in the 1980s. But more recently she has been carrying out a research project that looks at the lives of self-employed women from the 1950s to the 2000s. Dr Sarah JonesSarah Jones works at the University of Bristol, where she researches and teaches histories of gender and sexuality. Her research has covered topics from Victorian 'free love' movements and transatlantic sex radicalism, to the role of science in shaping modern sex advice. She’s working on an upcoming article about sex advice quizzes in women’s magazines, and she also recently contributed to an exhibition on gender, identity and culture at Bristol Museum. When she’s not busy doing all of that, she researches how to make university-level teaching more inclusive, impactful, and engaging.See this and other episodes in the series at https://womensbusiness.club/s/voice

From Side Hustles to Empires - Histories of Women’s Working Lives, featuring a series of conversations between Dr Amy Edwards and a range of expert historians. The series as a whole will explore the relationship between gender, work, and career in the nineteenth, twentieth and twenty-first centuries, asking what’s new (and what isn’t) about the nature of women’s working lives in Britain? Episodes will focus on different industries – from politics and science, to entertainment, sex advice, sales and beyond – through the lives of some of the women who worked in them. The series will explore not only the success stories of famous entrepreneurs and business leaders, but also ‘hidden’ histories of women who made a living in systems and structures not often designed with them in mind. Amy EdwardsAmy is a senior lecturer in Modern British History at the University of Bristol, where she has worked for the past 10 years. Her research focuses on how ‘ordinary people’ experience large economic changes and how people in the past worked, saved, spent, and invested their money. Her first book, Are We Rich Yet? Told the story of how the worlds of business and finance became part of our day-to-day culture. It looked at things like the business press, financial advice columns, investment based boardgames, and the popularity of the filofax in the 1980s. But more recently she has been carrying out a research project that looks at the lives of self-employed women from the 1950s to the 2000s. Helen McCarthyHelen is a professor at the University of Cambridge, where she teaches on different aspects of modern and contemporary British history. This includes a course on Women, Gender and Paid Work in Britain since the 1950s. In 2014 she published a book called Women of the World which was a pioneering study of women’s role in British diplomacy. And more recently, in 2020, she also published a book called Double Lives: A History of Working Motherhood. So this is all to say that she is a foremost expert when it comes to the relationship between gender and work, and we’re very lucky to have her join us to talk to us on the topic of working motherhood. We’ll also hopefully get to hear about what she is currently working on, which is the history of retirement since 1945: so a fun episode ahead!See this and other episodes in the series at https://womensbusiness.club/s/voice

In this episode of Women's Business Voice, we’re joined by Sabrina Yegela, the founder of Bantu Vegan - a Tanzanian lifestyle brand that celebrates heritage through organic farming, plant-based products, and immersive cultural experiences. Sabrina combines traditional wisdom with modern innovation to create a business that prioritizes sustainability, community collaboration, and holistic living. She’ll share her journey from her roots in Tanzania to her current studies at London Business School and her vision for expanding Bantu Vegan into a model for ethical entrepreneurship and cultural preservation.Find out more about Women's Business Voice and future episodes at https://womensbusiness.club/s/voice and visit Bantu Vegan at https://www.bantuvegan.com

From Side Hustles to Empires - Histories of Women’s Working Lives, featuring a series of conversations between Dr Amy Edwards and a range of expert historians. This episode will focus on the lives of teenage girls, and their pathways to employment. Dr Hannah Charnock will be talking about what careers advice was like for young women and how it has changed over the decades. Dr Amy EdwardsAmy is a senior lecturer in Modern British History at the University of Bristol, where she has worked for the past 10 years. Her research focuses on how ‘ordinary people’ experience large economic changes and how people in the past worked, saved, spent, and invested their money. Her first book, Are We Rich Yet? Told the story of how the worlds of business and finance became part of our day-to-day culture. It looked at things like the business press, financial advice columns, investment based boardgames, and the popularity of the filofax in the 1980s. But more recently she has been carrying out a research project that looks at the lives of self-employed women from the 1950s to the 2000s. Dr Hannah CharnockDr Hannah Charnock is a lecturer in history at the University of Bristol, where she studies the history of young people and relationships. Her book, Teenage Intimacies: Young women, sex and social life in England, 1950-1980 came out this year, and tells us all about the role of friends, boyfriends, parents, and teachers in how young women experienced sex in the 1960s and 1970s. She is also currently developing a new project all about school life – which will research schools in terms of their role as places where young people built their social lives: where friends were made and broken, where bullying happened, and people navigated what it meant to be popular. So she is perfectly placed to talk to us today about the working lives of young women and the history of careers advice in schools.See this and other episodes in the series at https://womensbusiness.club/s/voice

From Side Hustles to Empires - Histories of Women’s Working Lives, featuring a series of conversations between Dr Amy Edwards and a range of expert historians. The first episode of this series will offer a brief history of women’s working lives from the early modern industrious household, through the industrial revolution, to the ‘return to work’ during WW2, and the push for gender equality. We’ll be joined by Dr. Eve Worth who will also talk to us about social mobility, adult education, and the occupational trajectories of women in the 1950s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s.Amy EdwardsAmy is a senior lecturer in Modern British History at the University of Bristol, where she has worked for the past 10 years. Her research focuses on how ‘ordinary people’ experience large economic changes and how people in the past worked, saved, spent, and invested their money. Her first book, Are We Rich Yet? Told the story of how the worlds of business and finance became part of our day-to-day culture. It looked at things like the business press, financial advice columns, investment based boardgames, and the popularity of the filofax in the 1980s. But more recently she has been carrying out a research project that looks at the lives of self-employed women from the 1950s to the 2000s. Dr Eve WorthEve is a social and women’s historian of contemporary Britain based at the University of Exeter. She is particularly interested in women’s experience of social mobility and class, ranging from working class to the increasing public role of elite women in Britain since 1945. Through her research she also explores women’s changing relationship to employment and education. Her first book The Welfare State Generation: Women, Agency and Class in Britain since 1945 was published by Bloomsbury in 2022. She is also a member of the Department of Work and Pensions’ Methods Advisory Group. And today we are lucky to have her joining us to discuss her research on social mobility, and the importance of women’s work for helping us to understand the major social and economic changes that Britain has gone through in the past 100 years or so.See this and other episodes in the series at https://womensbusiness.club/s/voice

BTVadventures  (Beyond the Valley), whose bold mission is putting Pakistan’s Karakoram range on the global adventure travel map—while championing sustainability, empowerment, and cultural preservation. What began in 2022 as a travel startup has quickly evolved into a force for responsible tourism, women’s inclusion, and global storytelling.From launching female-led cultural tours in Hunza to earning international recognition from the GSTC and ATTA, Hina is building far more than a tour company—she’s reshaping perceptions of Pakistan and uplifting local communities in the process. Join us as we explore how Hina is turning mountains into movements and changing the narrative—one traveller at a time.Find out more about BTV at https://btvadventures.com and see future Women's Business Voice episodes at https://womensbusiness.club/s/voice

In this electrifying episode of Women's Business Voice, we meet Christine Marsh - a Top 10 Voice and unstoppable changemaker who proves that age is no limit to reinvention. At 84, Christine has just signed a five-year modelling contract, all while continuing to empower leaders and transform organisations across four continents.From her adventurous military childhood in India and Singapore to launching her consultancy, Prime Objectives, at 50, Christine’s life has been anything but ordinary. A corporate trailblazer turned crisis transformation expert, author, artist, and now model - Christine lives by the powerful belief that life is circular, not linear. Her 'Yes' philosophy, captured in her book Flashpoint Transformation, has guided leaders through turbulent times and sparked personal breakthroughs around the world.Join us for an unforgettable conversation filled with wisdom, wit, and a whole lot of inspiration. Christine’s story is living proof that the best is always yet to come.

We’re thrilled to be joined by Jemima Gray, the founder of Cotswold Fox, a brand that blends equestrian heritage with timeless British fashion. What started as a university project has evolved into a thriving business, known for its signature style and commitment to quality.In this episode, we’ll explore Jemima’s journey- from her early inspirations and the challenges of building a brand to her vision for the future of Cotswold Fox. Get ready for an inspiring conversation about innovation, resilience, and the art of balancing tradition with modern trends!

In this captivating episode, we delve into the extraordinary life of Elizabeth Ashcombe, the longest-serving Chatelaine of Sudeley Castle. Born in America, Elizabeth’s journey took an unexpected turn when she met her future husband—an heir to the castle—on a blind date in New York. After settling in Holland Park with their two young children, the family moved to Sudeley in 1969 when the castle was passed down to them.Following the tragic loss of her husband in 1972, Elizabeth dedicated herself to preserving Sudeley’s rich history. Under her leadership, the castle opened to the public in 1970, enchanting visitors with its historical significance, stunning architecture, and magnificent gardens. For over 50 years, she has ensured Sudeley’s continued success, safeguarding its treasures and overseeing its restoration and regeneration.Join us as we explore Elizabeth Ashcombe’s remarkable story—one of resilience, duty, and an unwavering commitment to protecting this historic gem for generations to come.

In this special tenth episode of "Women's Business Voice," host Angela turns the mic over to her 15-year-old daughter for an insightful and heartwarming conversation about business, career aspirations, and life choices from a teenager's perspective. Together, they explore the hopes, dreams, and challenges that the next generation faces as they think about their futures. This unique episode offers a rare glimpse into the thoughts of a young woman on the cusp of adulthood, providing valuable insights into how the younger generation views the world of work, success, and personal growth. Join us for an engaging and enlightening discussion that bridges generations and opens up new dialogues about what the future holds.women entrepreneurs, business stories, female leadership, Women's Business Club, entrepreneurship, generational perspectives, career advice, life choices, family conversations, next generation, youth perspectives, career aspirations, inspirational women, business podcast, personal growth, parenting, mentoring, future of work, career development, teen voices, women in business.

In our ninth episode of "Women's Business Voice," we delve into the inspiring journey of Nicole Craveiro, Founder and CEO of CraveHRO, who is transforming the way workplaces address mental health. Nicole's story is deeply personal—shaped by the experience of supporting her mother through chronic pain and severe depression, and the tragic consequences that followed. After facing her own professional setbacks, Nicole channeled her pain into a mission to create more compassionate and supportive work environments. Through CraveHRO, she advocates for mental health awareness, provides training on suicide prevention, and works to ensure that no one feels isolated or unsupported at work. Join us as we explore how Nicole’s experiences have driven her to make a lasting impact on workplace culture and mental health advocacy.women entrepreneurs, business stories, female leadership, Women's Business Club, entrepreneurship, mental health awareness, workplace wellness, HR management, mental health advocacy, overcoming adversity, inspirational women, corporate compassion, suicide prevention, employee well-being, business podcast, entrepreneurial journey, resilience, empathy in leadership, workplace culture, mental health support.

A bonus episode! Join us for the keynote talk at the 2022 Women's Business Awards by Angela De Souza where she talks about the early days of Women's Business Club and her top 3 keys to winning in business.

In our eighth episode of "Women's Business Voice," we are honoured to spotlight the incredible journey of Fahima Danishmal, a woman who has transformed her life and the lives of others through her unwavering commitment to education and resilience. Forced to flee Afghanistan at the age of twelve, Fahima's passion for empowering women through education began in the refugee camps of Pakistan and grew as she founded schools for Afghan immigrants in Iran. After immigrating to England, she faced language barriers and cultural challenges but persevered to establish Naz Global, a business institute dedicated to supporting women in achieving their goals. Join us as we delve into Fahima’s story of overcoming adversity and creating a global impact, proving that resilience can turn any challenge into an opportunity for growth.Tags:women entrepreneurs, business stories, female leadership, Women's Business Club, entrepreneurship, women empowerment, resilience, education advocacy, overcoming adversity, refugee journey, cultural barriers, immigrant success, women in business, inspirational women, global impact, business podcast, entrepreneurial journey, Afghan immigrants, education for women, community building.

Failure is commonly perceived as a negative word and often something to be feared. Angela De Souza, of Women's Business Club, addressed this common misconception as she shared her positives views of failure with the Breakfast Networking Club. She says that failure is essential to success - without failure, there can be no success!Enjoy an inspiring talk that will radically change your views of failure and propel you to a new level in business and life.

It's easier to fail at business than to succeed, so let's take a look at what causes failure and learn from our mistakes and other people's too so we can build businesses that last.

Another fantastic bonus episode - Building Your Dream Backwards with Angela De Souza.“You don’t have to be great to start, but you do need to start to be great.” —Zig ZiglarDREAM....D =Design the Dream - the big picture in full colour with details. See it, feel it, taste it, smell it!R = Reverse engineer - start with the big picture then pick it apart slowly and backwardsE =End Goals - Boxes to tick. End of year Goal, End of Month, End of Week, End of DayA =Actions - form the right habits. “An object at rest tends to stay at rest. An object in motion tends to stay in motion.”M = Mindset - it all starts with your thoughts, start thinking the right thoughts to trigger the right actions and get your dream in motion!

In our seventh episode of "Women's Business Voice," we are privileged to share the inspiring journey of Sangeeta Sengupta, a woman who turned her life around from surviving on £25 a week and escaping domestic violence to empowering hundreds of women through financial independence. As the founder of TiffinWalli CIC, Sangeeta has dedicated herself to helping women transform their cooking skills into professional expertise, creating stable employment and breaking through cultural and social barriers. Discover how Sangeeta’s initiatives, including the launch of Doiee yogurt and her efforts in promoting healthy diets, are making a significant impact in her community. Join us as we explore Sangeeta’s incredible story of resilience, empowerment, and community transformation.women entrepreneurs, business stories, female leadership, Women's Business Club, entrepreneurship, financial independence, women empowerment, overcoming adversity, cooking business, social enterprise, domestic violence survivor, inspirational women, community impact, women in business, cultural barriers, local economy, South Asian cuisine, business podcast, entrepreneurial journey, resilience.

In our sixth episode of "Women's Business Voice," we bring you the powerful story of Justine Martin, a woman who lost everything after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and battling three primary cancers. Told she would never work again, Justine refused to surrender to her circumstances. Instead, she transformed her pain into purpose, rebuilding her life and launching seven successful businesses under the Justine Martin Corporation. Now a multi-award-winning artist and resilience coach, Justine shares her journey of turning profound adversity into a driving force for success, inspiring others to harness their challenges and rise above them.women entrepreneurs, business stories, female leadership, Women's Business Club, entrepreneurship, resilience, overcoming adversity, women in business, inspirational women, business success, Multiple Sclerosis, personal growth, business podcast, entrepreneurial journey, disability leadership, resilience coaching, transformation, pain to purpose, life after loss

In our fifth episode of "Women's Business Voice," we delve into the incredible journey of Julita Stachowiak, founder and CEO of J&B Finance. From arriving in Scotland at eighteen with nothing but hope, to becoming one of the UK’s top chartered accountants, Julita's story is one of true resilience and ambition. Learn how she overcame early setbacks, earned a first-class degree in Accounting and Finance, and built a successful, fully female-led accountancy consulting business. Join us as we explore her inspiring path, her motivation, and her experiences leading in a traditionally male-dominated industry.Tags:women entrepreneurs, business stories, female leadership, Women's Business Club, entrepreneurship, business vision, women in business, inspirational women, business networking, global stories, women empowerment, success stories, business podcast, entrepreneurial journey, female founders, resilience, accounting, finance, women in finance, CEO, female-led business, motivation.

The fourth episode of "Women's Business Voice" is brought to you in in English and Lusoga! We are excited to feature Salima Nakatuba, the pioneering founder of the first laundromat in her Ugandan community. Salima shares her inspiring story of overcoming poverty and battling gender inequality with the support of ZENA, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering female entrepreneurs. Discover how Salima’s innovative business not only provides essential services but also creates employment opport...

Discover untold stories of resilience, innovation, and success from women entrepreneurs around the globe. Introducing Women's Business Voice, a ground-breaking initiative amplifying the diverse narratives of women entrepreneurs from every corner of the globe. In a world where women's contributions to business are often overlooked or underrepresented, this platform aims to shine a spotlight on their remarkable journeys, triumphs, and challenges. From the bustling streets of Mumbai to the tech hubs of Silicon Valley, we delve into the untold stories of resilience, innovation, and success that define the female entrepreneurial experience. Through insightful interviews, thought-provoking articles, and captivating multimedia content, Women's Business Voice celebrates the ingenuity, perseverance, and leadership of women who are breaking barriers, driving change, and shaping the future of business. Join us in celebrating these inspiring voices and empowering women worldwide to achieve their fullest potential. To get an interview on Women's Business Voice please enter our Top 10 Voices competition at https://news.womensbusiness.club/top10-voices

In our third episode of "Women's Business Voice," we are honoured to speak with Zoë Cousens, one of the first women to work on the London Stock Exchange. Zoë shares her remarkable journey from starting in finance in 1986 to founding Castellet Consulting and the Women’s Investment Network. Now in her sixties and pursuing a Master's Degree in Executive Coaching, Zoë is dedicated to empowering women through financial knowledge and independence. Join us as we explore her trailblazing career, her ...

In our next episode of "Women's Business Voice," we are thrilled to feature Caragh Bennet Bridgwood, co-founder and CEO of ZENA, a pioneering non-profit organisation based in Texas. Caragh shares the inspiring story of how ZENA equips women in rural communities with the tools they need to escape poverty and start their own businesses. From providing debt-free access to skills and capital, to advocating for gender equality, Caragh's work has empowered countless women to become successful entre...

Sharing the untold stories of women from across the world. Join us on "Women's Business Voice" as we delve into the inspiring journeys of women entrepreneurs from around the globe. In our debut episode, "Foundations & Futures: The Story of Women's Business Club," we explore the rich history and ambitious vision behind the Women's Business Club. Discover how this powerful network started and what lies ahead as we continue to amplify the voices and stories of women making a difference ...