The New Forest Business Podcast

Corinne Whillock, founder of Lulu and Boo Jewellery joins me on this latest episode of the New Forest Business Podcast. A treat to meet a true entrepreneur who is making her business stand out in such a competitive industry, found out on this episode how she is doing it. We discuss the ups and downs of running such a business, her business tips, including working with mentors to help strategise and plan growth. We discuss her latest award win, what that meant to not just the business but Corinne as well. And we discuss what her business is all about – her jewellery and what makes it so special. You will find out that when you buy from Lulu and Boo, you are truly buying quality that will last decades. We discuss this and more – enjoy. This is the story behind the business – Lulu and Boo Jewellery. You can find more out about Lulu and Boo Jewellery here: https://luluandboojewellery.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/luluandboosustainablejeweller/   -- Work With Me –Hello! I’m here to make your journey through mortgages and insurance feel easy, clear, and genuinely supported. From the heart of the beautiful New Forest, I offer friendly, straightforward advice you can trust. Whether you’re a first-time buyer taking those exciting first steps, moving home to start a new chapter, remortgaging for a better deal, exploring investment opportunities, or simply looking to protect what matters most—I’m here to guide you with care and expertise.Let’s talk about how I can help you feel confident and in control of your next step. Book your free, no-obligation discovery call here - https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall I’d love to support you on your journey!

Tara O’Donoghue Senior Psychotherapist joins me on this latest episode of the New Forest Business Podcast. We discuss here Tara’s extraordinary career, her time within the NHS, where she worked on world leading units in London, to help people suffering from severe mental illnesses.  Tara discusses why she had to leave the NHS and start out on her own, where she now can even bring her expertise to your door if necessary. We talk about her numerous lessons she has learned along the way, highs and lows as a psychotherapist and much more. It is rare to be able to talk to someone so highly regarded in their field of expertise, and it was my pleasure to talk to Tara who undoubtedly is not just one of the go to psychotherapists in Hampshire, but across the country. This is the story behind the business – Tara O’Donoghue Senior Psychotherapist. You can find more out about Tara O’Donoghue here: https://homebasedtalkingtherapy.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-o-donoghue-154503306/   -- Work With Me –Hello! I’m here to make your journey through mortgages and insurance feel easy, clear, and genuinely supported. From the heart of the beautiful New Forest, I offer friendly, straightforward advice you can trust. Whether you’re a first-time buyer taking those exciting first steps, moving home to start a new chapter, remortgaging for a better deal, exploring investment opportunities, or simply looking to protect what matters most—I’m here to guide you with care and expertise.Let’s talk about how I can help you feel confident and in control of your next step. Book your free, no-obligation discovery call here - https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall I’d love to support you on your journey!

Amy Mellor, head of marketing at David Mellor Family Jewellers is my guest on this episode of the podcast. A true family business, founded by David Mellor in 1976, David Mellor Family Jewellers has long been established as one of the go to jewellers in the area. I talk to Amy about how the business started, her role within the company, and just what is it like to work with your siblings? Also, Amy shares her business tips, highs and lows and more. However, it is also an incredibly personal episode, as Amy talks about her dad, David, founder of the business who sadly passed away in April 2025. She tells me about what kind of man he was, and the huge responsibility she and her siblings feel in running the business in his name and doing him proud. And without doubt, he would be incredibly proud watching them run his business so successfully right now. This is the story behind the business – David Mellor Family Jewellers. You can find more out about David Mellor Family Jewellers here: https://davidmellorjewellers.com/ https://www.instagram.com/davidmellorjewellery/  -- Work With Me –Hello! I’m here to make your journey through mortgages and insurance feel easy, clear, and genuinely supported. From the heart of the beautiful New Forest, I offer friendly, straightforward advice you can trust. Whether you’re a first-time buyer taking those exciting first steps, moving home to start a new chapter, remortgaging for a better deal, exploring investment opportunities, or simply looking to protect what matters most—I’m here to guide you with care and expertise.Let’s talk about how I can help you feel confident and in control of your next step. Book your free, no-obligation discovery call here - https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall I’d love to support you on your journey! 

Ellen Milligan, founder of Ellen Elizabeth Aesthetics is my guest on this episode of the podcast. I had a great time getting to know Ellen, we discussed how she fell in to running her business, the ups and downs she has experienced her business tips which include napping and much more. We talked about her business growing and being recognised as one of the go to aesthetic clinics in the area. We talked about Ellen’s exciting future, taking her business insight and launching an academy early 2026, talking to Ellen, I have no doubt it will be a success. I also wanted to discuss what sets her apart from her peers and we talked about how Ellen goes the extra mile for her clients, doing things that would not be in a business coach’s manual, but undoubtedly for her clients are massively appreciated. I enjoyed my chat with Ellen, I am sure you will too. This is the story behind the business – Ellen Elizabeth Aesthetics. You can find more out about Ellen Elizabeth Aesthetics here: https://www.instagram.com/ellenelizabethaesthetics/  -- Work With Me –Hello! I’m here to make your journey through mortgages and insurance feel easy, clear, and genuinely supported. From the heart of the beautiful New Forest, I offer friendly, straightforward advice you can trust. Whether you’re a first-time buyer taking those exciting first steps, moving home to start a new chapter, remortgaging for a better deal, exploring investment opportunities, or simply looking to protect what matters most—I’m here to guide you with care and expertise.Let’s talk about how I can help you feel confident and in control of your next step. Book your free, no-obligation discovery call here - https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall I’d love to support you on your journey!

Rebecca  “Boo” Hallam, founder of House of Boo joins me on this latest episode. Listening to Rebecca, it would be easy to miss just how successful her and her business has been. Winning multiple awards, working on some of the biggest ever shows, Rebecca is a true entrepreneur. Hugely driven, passionate and inspirational to her team and other business women she works with, all that was put to the test on the 3rd of July, when a fire broke out and claimed numerous flats, businesses and House of Boo’s clinic. It would have been easy for Rebecca to wonder how to start again, but knowing her even a little bit now, it is obvious nothing will stop her. Quickly finding a new premises whilst the clinic is rebuilt, Rebecca and her team are moving forward, with a big and bright future ahead for House of Boo, Rebecca’s academy and sponsorship of their local women’s rugby club which she is immensely proud of. This is only part of her incredible story with many more chapters still to be written. This is the story behind the business – House of Boo. You can find more out about House of Boo here: https://houseofboo.net/home/ https://www.instagram.com/houseofboo_boo_/  -- Work With Me –Hello! I’m here to make your journey through mortgages and insurance feel easy, clear, and genuinely supported. From the heart of the beautiful New Forest, I offer friendly, straightforward advice you can trust. Whether you’re a first-time buyer taking those exciting first steps, moving home to start a new chapter, remortgaging for a better deal, exploring investment opportunities, or simply looking to protect what matters most—I’m here to guide you with care and expertise.Let’s talk about how I can help you feel confident and in control of your next step. Book your free, no-obligation discovery call here - https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall I’d love to support you on your journey!

Louise Morris, founder of The Cookie Queen Southampton, is my guest on this episode of the New Forest Business Podcast. I mentioned in the episode that it is so easy to get your hands on cookies, only recently we have seen M&S release some “viral” cookies. So, how do you make your business stand out? Not just stand out, but become the Queen of cookies? Well, it helps if you have a bright pink van, passion, skill and produce exceptional cookies. Louise has all of that and more. With more business acumen then she gives herself credit for, find out how she got started and has established her business and plans for the future. This is the story behind the business – The Cookie Queen Southampton. You can find more out about The Cookie Queen Southampton here: https://www.instagram.com/thecookiequeensouthampton/   -- Work With Me –Hello! I’m here to make your journey through mortgages and insurance feel easy, clear, and genuinely supported. From the heart of the beautiful New Forest, I offer friendly, straightforward advice you can trust. Whether you’re a first-time buyer taking those exciting first steps, moving home to start a new chapter, remortgaging for a better deal, exploring investment opportunities, or simply looking to protect what matters most—I’m here to guide you with care and expertise.Let’s talk about how I can help you feel confident and in control of your next step. Book your free, no-obligation discovery call here - https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall I’d love to support you on your journey! 

Flora Richardson, joins me on this latest episode of the New Forest Business podcast. The chances are, that if you have attended a large networking event in the forest, it was catered by Flora and her team. As part of our discussion, we do cover what it is like organising catering for 200 guests, with Flora’s expertise ensuring everything runs smooth. We talk about how Flora got started, using her previous work experiences to build connections with suppliers, ensuring she uses only the finest ingredients the New Forest has to offer. We cover how she has brought diversity to her business with what she can offer, the fear she had of coming back to her business after having a baby, the ups and downs of running a business, and succeeding in a competitive market, plus more. This is the story behind the business – The Forest Foodie. You can find more out about The Forest Foodie here: https://www.instagram.com/the_forestfoodie_hampers/  https://www.theforestfoodie.com/   -- Work With Me –Hello! I’m here to make your journey through mortgages and insurance feel easy, clear, and genuinely supported. From the heart of the beautiful New Forest, I offer friendly, straightforward advice you can trust. Whether you’re a first-time buyer taking those exciting first steps, moving home to start a new chapter, remortgaging for a better deal, exploring investment opportunities, or simply looking to protect what matters most—I’m here to guide you with care and expertise.Let’s talk about how I can help you feel confident and in control of your next step. Book your free, no-obligation discovery call here - https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall I’d love to support you on your journey!

Kay-Jay, a model and influencer based in Hampshire is the guest on this week’s episode.  We discuss how being on a holiday at the age of 13 changed her life. Talent spotted in the midst of being horrendously bullied, flown over to Berlin on her birthday, all the way to the successful model she is today. Kay-Jay has worked on herself, particularly the mental side of things, which means there are a number of lessons listening to her, that any business owner could pick up and learn from. As well as her modelling career, we discuss her influencing, working with a number of brands, the role her mum plays in her career, ups and downs and what is to come in her exciting future. This is the story behind the person – Kay-Jay Model & Influencer. You can find more out about Kay-Jay here: https://www.instagram.com/kayjaymodeloriginal/ https://kayjaymodel.com/  -- Work With Me –Hello! I’m here to make your journey through mortgages and insurance feel easy, clear, and genuinely supported. From the heart of the beautiful New Forest, I offer friendly, straightforward advice you can trust. Whether you’re a first-time buyer taking those exciting first steps, moving home to start a new chapter, remortgaging for a better deal, exploring investment opportunities, or simply looking to protect what matters most—I’m here to guide you with care and expertise.Let’s talk about how I can help you feel confident and in control of your next step. Book your free, no-obligation discovery call here - https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall I’d love to support you on your journey!

Stephanie Moore, co-founder of Totton Nutrition, joins me on this episode of the podcast. With so many of us, either looking to lose weight, improve our nutrition and overall health, it can often be hard to know where to turn to. There can often be misleading advice, products sold without any guidance, so, with something as important as your health, it is good to have somewhere to turn. We discuss the high tech equipment on offer to their clients, the attention to detail is extraordinary, and it is no wonder they get such great results for their clients. We also discuss what it is like to run such a business, the ups and downs and everything in between. We also discuss the personal story from Stephanie and why it encouraged her to start the business, and when there is a human story behind a business, it often leads to great success, here is another example. This is the story behind the business – Totton Nutrition. You can find more out about Totton Nutrition here: https://www.instagram.com/totton_nutrition_/  -- Work With Me –Hello! I’m here to make your journey through mortgages and insurance feel easy, clear, and genuinely supported. From the heart of the beautiful New Forest, I offer friendly, straightforward advice you can trust. Whether you’re a first-time buyer taking those exciting first steps, moving home to start a new chapter, remortgaging for a better deal, exploring investment opportunities, or simply looking to protect what matters most—I’m here to guide you with care and expertise.Let’s talk about how I can help you feel confident and in control of your next step. Book your free, no-obligation discovery call here - https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall I’d love to support you on your journey!

Allegra Ghiloni is the guest on this episode of the podcast. Allegra, has led an extraordinary life, and with her social media business, she is mixing two passions of hers from this fascinating life. Having experience in the fashion industry, working in Milan no less, it was a natural fit for Allegra, when it came to starting her social media management business, to target clients in the fashion and beauty industry. Now she is fully established, managing, coaching, running workshops and much more. This is just a part of her story, but an incredibly important part, as we join her on her journey running a successful business. Find out, how it got started, finding new clients, ups and downs of running it and much more. This is the story behind the business – Allegra Ghiloni Style Socials. You can find more out about Allegra Ghiloni Style Socials here: https://www.instagram.com/stylesocials_by_allegra/  -- Work With Me –Hello! I’m here to make your journey through mortgages and insurance feel easy, clear, and genuinely supported. From the heart of the beautiful New Forest, I offer friendly, straightforward advice you can trust. Whether you’re a first-time buyer taking those exciting first steps, moving home to start a new chapter, remortgaging for a better deal, exploring investment opportunities, or simply looking to protect what matters most—I’m here to guide you with care and expertise.Let’s talk about how I can help you feel confident and in control of your next step. Book your free, no-obligation discovery call here - https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall I’d love to support you on your journey!

Kelly Mcguire, a hair stylist based in Brockenhurst, in the heart of the New Forest is the guest on this episode of the podcast. Kelly, originally from London, where she established herself as a hair stylist, discusses her move down to the forest and establishing herself as one of the go to at home stylists in the area. We discuss what it is like to run such a business, starting from scratch, finding new clients, the ups and downs and much more. This is the story behind the business – Kelly Mcguire Hair Stylist. You can find more out about Kelly Mcguire Hair Stylist here: https://www.instagram.com/kellyjmcguirehair/  -- Work With Me –Hello! I’m here to make your journey through mortgages and insurance feel easy, clear, and genuinely supported. From the heart of the beautiful New Forest, I offer friendly, straightforward advice you can trust. Whether you’re a first-time buyer taking those exciting first steps, moving home to start a new chapter, remortgaging for a better deal, exploring investment opportunities, or simply looking to protect what matters most—I’m here to guide you with care and expertise.Let’s talk about how I can help you feel confident and in control of your next step. Book your free, no-obligation discovery call here - https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall I’d love to support you on your journey!

Leah Dashwood gives us a treat with this episode. Founder of Aesthetics By Bloom, Leah talks to me about how she started her business, grew it from being a job she did alongside her nursing job, to the point where she has now gone full time. Leah is extremely passionate about what she does and incredibly knowledgeable and full of business acumen. From going through the treatments she provides, how she obtained her clients, grew her business along with the ups and downs and much more. Enjoy our conversation which was a treat to be a part of and record, Leah a first hand example of someone who grew a business alongside her job to great success and beyond. This is the story behind the business – Aesthetics By Bloom. You can find more out about Aesthetics By Bloom here: https://www.instagram.com/aestheticsbybloomuk/  -- Work With Me –Hello! I’m here to make your journey through mortgages and insurance feel easy, clear, and genuinely supported. From the heart of the beautiful New Forest, I offer friendly, straightforward advice you can trust. Whether you’re a first-time buyer taking those exciting first steps, moving home to start a new chapter, remortgaging for a better deal, exploring investment opportunities, or simply looking to protect what matters most—I’m here to guide you with care and expertise.Let’s talk about how I can help you feel confident and in control of your next step. Book your free, no-obligation discovery call here - https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall I’d love to support you on your journey!

Lis Keefe, founder of She Paints is the guest on this episode of the podcast. Discover how Lis, founded and grew a successful business in such a competitive market. We all hear about ups and downs running a business, and Lis has truly gone through downs to be where she is today. Using her creativity and eye for detail to make her one of the go to decorators in the forest. We discuss standing out in a male dominated field, the ups and downs running such a business and much more. If you are like me and you do not enjoy decorating, do not fear. This is a personal story about someone succeeding and creating a thriving business. This is the story behind the business – She Paints. You can find more out about She Paints here: https://www.instagram.com/shepaintsandwallpapers/  -- Work With Me –Hello! I’m here to make your journey through mortgages and insurance feel easy, clear, and genuinely supported. From the heart of the beautiful New Forest, I offer friendly, straightforward advice you can trust. Whether you’re a first-time buyer taking those exciting first steps, moving home to start a new chapter, remortgaging for a better deal, exploring investment opportunities, or simply looking to protect what matters most—I’m here to guide you with care and expertise.Let’s talk about how I can help you feel confident and in control of your next step. Book your free, no-obligation discovery call here - https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall I’d love to support you on your journey!

Corporate fundraiser for Oakhaven Hospice, Natalie Hutchins joins me on this episode of the podcast. Oakhaven, situated in the heart of the New Forest, helps and supports hundreds of families, offering palliative and end of life care to loved ones. To be able to offer such wonderful care, requires a significant amount of money, and therefore, a significant amount of fundraising. That’s where people like Natalie come in. She talks to me about how much her team are responsible for raising, from such a relatively small area, how she goes about it and much more. So, if you already know about Oakhaven and the tremendous job they do, or you want to find out more and the great lengths the team have to go to then this episode is for you. This is the story behind the charity – Oakhaven Hospice. You can find more out about Oakhaven Hospice here: https://www.instagram.com/oakhavenhospice/ https://www.oakhavenhospice.co.uk/  -- Work With Me –Hello! I’m here to make your journey through mortgages and insurance feel easy, clear, and genuinely supported. From the heart of the beautiful New Forest, I offer friendly, straightforward advice you can trust. Whether you’re a first-time buyer taking those exciting first steps, moving home to start a new chapter, remortgaging for a better deal, exploring investment opportunities, or simply looking to protect what matters most—I’m here to guide you with care and expertise.Let’s talk about how I can help you feel confident and in control of your next step. Book your free, no-obligation discovery call here - https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall I’d love to support you on your journey! 

Natasha Roberts, founder of 4 Paws Animal Rehabilitation and Hydrotherapy is the guest on this episode.  We would do anything for our 4 legged, and when they suffer from a leg injury, arthritis or something else affecting their joints, it is reassuring to have such a place to take them to help. Natasha, has built an incredible centre with the latest technology, as well as building a talented and passionate team which is continuing to grow. She talks us through the beginning, what it is like running such a unique business, the ups and downs and much more.  If you have a dog or cat, or just love animals, this episode is for you. This is the story behind the business – 4 Paws Animal Rehabilitation and Hydrotherapy. You can find more out about 4 Paws Animal Rehabilitation and Hydrotherapy here: https://www.instagram.com/4pawshydrotherapy/ https://www.4pawshydrotherapycentre.co.uk/index -- Work With Me –Hello! I’m here to make your journey through mortgages and insurance feel easy, clear, and genuinely supported. From the heart of the beautiful New Forest, I offer friendly, straightforward advice you can trust. Whether you’re a first-time buyer taking those exciting first steps, moving home to start a new chapter, remortgaging for a better deal, exploring investment opportunities, or simply looking to protect what matters most—I’m here to guide you with care and expertise.Let’s talk about how I can help you feel confident and in control of your next step. Book your free, no-obligation discovery call here - https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall I’d love to support you on your journey!

Olivia Adams, CEO of Huddle is the guest on this episode. Olivia is a fantastic guest, discussing how Huddle came to be, right through to how she empowers here staff and more. It is more challenging than ever for bars and restaurants to survive let alone thrive, but just over a year on from opening, after the difficulties of their till system that’s exactly what Huddle are doing.  We discuss the ups and down of running such a business, how she allows her staff to run the social media side of the business, as well as having an input in to the cocktail menu. Olivia talks about the challenges of wanting to help the hospitality industry and more.  This is the story behind the business – Huddle Lymington. You can find more out about Huddle Lymington here: https://www.instagram.com/huddlelymington/ https://www.huddlelymington.co.uk/  -- Work With Me –Hello! I’m here to make your journey through mortgages and insurance feel easy, clear, and genuinely supported. From the heart of the beautiful New Forest, I offer friendly, straightforward advice you can trust. Whether you’re a first-time buyer taking those exciting first steps, moving home to start a new chapter, remortgaging for a better deal, exploring investment opportunities, or simply looking to protect what matters most—I’m here to guide you with care and expertise.Let’s talk about how I can help you feel confident and in control of your next step. Book your free, no-obligation discovery call here - https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall I’d love to support you on your journey!

Ali Roberts is the guest on this episode of the New Forest Business Podcast. The highly talented Ali, discusses how she got started, balancing running a business with her job as a teacher. Ali’s talent and passion meant reducing her hours as a teacher and growing her business. Ali, discusses selling her work on Etsy, creating stationary for weddings and her great joy in running workshops. Enjoy finding out about Ali, her business and how she can help your business like she does with a number around the forest designing fantastic outdoor signs. We discuss her ups and downs, business tips and more. This is the story behind the business – Alison Jane Calligraphy. You can find more out about Alison Jane Calligraphy here: https://www.instagram.com/alisonjanecalligraphy/ https://www.alisonjanecalligraphy.com/  -- Work With Me –Hello! I’m here to make your journey through mortgages and insurance feel easy, clear, and genuinely supported. From the heart of the beautiful New Forest, I offer friendly, straightforward advice you can trust. Whether you’re a first-time buyer taking those exciting first steps, moving home to start a new chapter, remortgaging for a better deal, exploring investment opportunities, or simply looking to protect what matters most—I’m here to guide you with care and expertise.Let’s talk about how I can help you feel confident and in control of your next step. Book your free, no-obligation discovery call here - https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall I’d love to support you on your journey!

Neena Saith, founder of Neena’s Healing is the guest on this episode. A mind-body practitioner, Neena is all about getting to the root cause of your problems. Talking to Neena was truly fascinating and insightful. Numerous times she would say something that completely made sense and is a new way to think about healing. During the conversation, we discussed how she got started, how she established her business and finding her clients, ups and downs of running such a unique business, why networking is such a key part of running her business and more. If you are feeling stressed, unsure of where it comes from and the true root cause, this episode is for you. You will find out how many sessions typically you will do with Neena, how you can get the most out of those sessions and find the root of your issue. This is the story behind the business – Neena’s Healing. You can find more out about Neena’s Healing here: https://www.instagram.com/neenashealing/ https://www.neenashealing.com/  -- Work With Me –Hello! I’m here to make your journey through mortgages and insurance feel easy, clear, and genuinely supported. From the heart of the beautiful New Forest, I offer friendly, straightforward advice you can trust. Whether you’re a first-time buyer taking those exciting first steps, moving home to start a new chapter, remortgaging for a better deal, exploring investment opportunities, or simply looking to protect what matters most—I’m here to guide you with care and expertise.Let’s talk about how I can help you feel confident and in control of your next step. Book your free, no-obligation discovery call here - https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall I’d love to support you on your journey!

Catherine Shutler, founder of Cyril’s Soap Shed, joins us for this episode of the podcast. Get the story behind how this successful business started, how it has gone from strength to strength, Catherine’s tips and more. A lot of you listening will suffer from sensitive skin, eczema etc, and you may be unaware, just how kind to your skin goat’s milk is and therefore, truly how good soap made from it can be. Catherine will explain why that is the case and how it may benefit you. Whilst it is great for your skin, this is a business at the end of the day, and it is in a highly competitive market, so how has Catherine gone about getting herself established and to stick out? Gain those first initial clients, market selling to begin with, Catherine covers it all. This is the story behind the business – Cyril’s Soap Shed. You can find more out about Cyril’s Soap Shed here: https://www.instagram.com/cyrilssoapshed/ https://cyrilssoapshed.co.uk/  -- Work With Me –Hello! I’m here to make your journey through mortgages and insurance feel easy, clear, and genuinely supported. From the heart of the beautiful New Forest, I offer friendly, straightforward advice you can trust. Whether you’re a first-time buyer taking those exciting first steps, moving home to start a new chapter, remortgaging for a better deal, exploring investment opportunities, or simply looking to protect what matters most—I’m here to guide you with care and expertise.Let’s talk about how I can help you feel confident and in control of your next step. Book your free, no-obligation discovery call here - https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall I’d love to support you on your journey!

Sam Martin and Tom Stubbs join us for this episode from Gecko Renewable Energy. Enjoy finding out about how Gecko started, why Tom joined his friend and started a new career and more. At a time where there is so much focus on the environment and renewable energy, Gecko are leading the way in Hampshire. Helping home owners and business owners save money as well as helping the environment with their sustainable, innovative renewable energy solutions. Find out as well how they helped one business save thousands on their energy bills, how long it may take you to see a return on your investment, as well as their business tips, highlights of running a business and much more. This is the story behind the business – Gecko Renewable Energy. You can find more out about Gecko Renewable Energy here: https://www.geckoenergy.co.uk/  -- Work With Me –Hello! I’m here to make your journey through mortgages and insurance feel easy, clear, and genuinely supported. From the heart of the beautiful New Forest, I offer friendly, straightforward advice you can trust. Whether you’re a first-time buyer taking those exciting first steps, moving home to start a new chapter, remortgaging for a better deal, exploring investment opportunities, or simply looking to protect what matters most—I’m here to guide you with care and expertise.Let’s talk about how I can help you feel confident and in control of your next step. Book your free, no-obligation discovery call here - https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall I’d love to support you on your journey!

I came away from this episode feeling recharged and ready for the day and I do not doubt it will be good for you listening as well. Chloe Partridge a life coach, and founder of Future U Coaching, throughout the episode gives such great insight in to her world and how she can help you. It does not matter whether you need help with your career, hitting your goals, or another issue in your private life which is holding you back, Chloe is here for you. You will form a partnership with Chloe, working together to achieve what it is you are needing help with. Chloe also debunks the main myths around life coaching, including the fact she is not here to give you advice, and gives a fascinating explanation involving sport. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did recording it.  This is the story behind the business – Future U Coaching. You can find more out about Future U Coaching here: https://www.instagram.com/future.u.coaching/  https://futureucoaching.co.uk/  -- Work With Me –I offer mortgage and insurance services from within the heart of the New Forest. If you would like to work with me, and discover how I can help you with your mortgage query, whether you are a first time buyer, home mover, remortgaging or looking for an investment property or wishing to discuss your insurance options please book in a discovery call here: https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall

To find out about the world of independent travel agents, I think what is better than talking to one? Talking to two of course. This episode sees us joined by Becki Martin founder of Personally Planned Travel and Laura Knight, founder of Bespoke Travel By Laura Knight. These two friends, give a great insight in to what actually an independent travel agent does, how they can package together the best bespoke holiday for you and much more. This is truly a growing industry, so it is great to get a real insight and understand the business aspects as well. This is truly, a job you can work around your life, whether you are a parent, carer or whatever situation you find yourself in. Becki and Laura, are extremely passionate about what they do and the great job they do. Find out how they got started, ups and downs running such a business and much more. This is the story behind the business’s – Personally Planned Travel and Bespoke Travel By Laura Knight. You can find more out about Personally Planned Travel and Bespoke Travel By Laura Knight here: https://www.instagram.com/personallyplannedtravel/ https://www.instagram.com/bespoketravelbylauraknight/  -- Work With Me –I offer mortgage and insurance services from within the heart of the New Forest. If you would like to work with me, and discover how I can help you with your mortgage query, whether you are a first time buyer, home mover, remortgaging or looking for an investment property or wishing to discuss your insurance options please book in a discovery call here: https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall

Abi Chadwick, a wedding photographer is the guest on this episode of the podcast. You won’t listen to too many podcasts with a better name drop up top than this one. It comes as no surprise though, given Abi’s incredible career, most prominently, being Senior Photographer at OK! Magazine for 12 years. Cheryl Tweedy’s wedding with John Legend a highlight. Do not be mistaken, however, Abi loves to work with any couple planning their big day. Whether the couple are comfortable in front of a camera or a little camera shy, Abi will work with them to ensure the best moments are captured. One great thing we discuss, is Abi’s ability to capture the small, unique moments at weddings that the busy couple just would never see on the day. Abi, is not going to treat you any different to anyone she has photographed before, she is there to do a great job as she always does, and this is her story behind her business, the ups and downs, everything that goes alongside running a business and learning to get comfortable self promoting and more. This is the story behind the business – Abi Chadwick Photography. You can find more out about Abi Chadwick Photography here: https://www.instagram.com/abichadwickphotography/ https://www.abichadwick.com/ -- Work With Me –I offer mortgage and insurance services from within the heart of the New Forest. If you would like to work with me, and discover how I can help you with your mortgage query, whether you are a first time buyer, home mover, remortgaging or looking for an investment property or wishing to discuss your insurance options please book in a discovery call here: https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall

Hannah Edwards, founder of Wild Bloom Box is the guest on this episode of the podcast. When it comes to gift giving, there are so many options, it can often be hard to choose. You can’t go wrong though with a good quality skincare product. Again though, there is so much choice. So, that’s where Hannah and Wild Bloom Box come in. With their great range of skin care gift boxes. Now, it did not start with skincare, and Hannah talks us through the evolution of what used to be sold to now. We also discuss the ups and downs of running such a business, the practicalities and the task for Hannah of finding the right space to work from. Hannah also discusses how she has used her experience working for Amazon to sell on there, as well as sharing her business tips and a tease of what’s to come in the future. Enjoy listening to Hannah and her business Wild Bloom Box. This is the story behind the business – Wild Bloom Box. You can find more out about Wild Bloom Box here: https://www.instagram.com/wild_bloom_box/ https://www.wildbloombox.co.uk/ -- Work With Me –I offer mortgage and insurance services from within the heart of the New Forest. If you would like to work with me, and discover how I can help you with your mortgage query, whether you are a first time buyer, home mover, remortgaging or looking for an investment property or wishing to discuss your insurance options please book in a discovery call here: https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall

Rachael Smith, founder of Light House Studio is the guest on this episode. The need for an architect can be varied, whether you are looking to build a house from scratch, change the layout of your existing home or an extension. However, there is so much that goes into Rachael’s process, and she shares that here. We talk about working with clients, helping them achieve their goals, but also the main pitfalls and how to avoid them. It truly, is not just some drawings done on her computer. Rachael is here to support you through every stage, to help ensure you have all the necessary permissions, the right budget, the space to achieve what you want and everything in between. So enjoy finding out all about what an architect actually does, how she can help you and just what goes into running her successful business. This is the story behind the business – Light House Studio. You can find more out about Light House Studio here: https://www.instagram.com/light.house.studio_/ https://light-house-studio.com/ -- Work With Me –I offer mortgage and insurance services from within the heart of the New Forest. If you would like to work with me, and discover how I can help you with your mortgage query, whether you are a first time buyer, home mover, remortgaging or looking for an investment property or wishing to discuss your insurance options please book in a discovery call here: https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall

Annabelle King, founder of The Kitchen Social, is the guest on this episode of the podcast. Annabelle, discusses the personal story behind starting the business, her eldest daughter getting the rare disease  ulcerative colitis, and having a great desire to help her.  So, aged 47 at the time, she went to London attended culinary school, and started The Kitchen Social. What started as a teaching her daughter’s friends how to cook, has grown in to a very successful catering business. Annabelle, discusses the ups and downs of running such a business, her decision on the type of cuisine they offer, how they find staff, encourage their growth and allow them to flourish and much, much more. This is the story behind the business – The Kitchen Social. You can find more out about The Kitchen Social here: https://www.instagram.com/the_kitchen_social/ https://thekitchen-social.com/ -- Work With Me –I offer mortgage and insurance services from within the heart of the New Forest. If you would like to work with me, and discover how I can help you with your mortgage query, whether you are a first time buyer, home mover, remortgaging or looking for an investment property or wishing to discuss your insurance options please book in a discovery call here: https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall

Sophie Spencer, founder of Pilates With Soph is the guest on this episode. Pilates is great and popular way to get your body and mind fit and healthy. However, whilst we can find a class to enjoy, what about actually starting a Pilates business and running one from your home?   Well, step forward Sophie and her business. Sophie took the bold step to not only start her new business, but get her personal studio built in her garden. It provides the privacy and intimacy highly valued by her clients.    Like other female business owners on the podcast, Sophie balances family life, her business and her other job and we discuss how she balances it all whilst continuing to run her successful business, the ups and downs and what is to come.   This is the story behind the business – Pilates With Soph.   You can find more out about Pilates With Soph here:   https://www.instagram.com/pilateswithsoph__/   -- Work With Me – I offer mortgage and insurance services from within the heart of the New Forest. If you would like to work with me, and discover how I can help you with your mortgage query, whether you are a first time buyer, home mover, remortgaging or looking for an investment property or wishing to discuss your insurance options please book in a discovery call here: https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall

Nathan Jones, founder of Swift Fencing & Landscaping is the guest on this episode. Given all the storms we are having on the south coast at the moment, Nathan has to be one of the busiest tradesmen at the moment! Here he is to give the story behind his business.    As well as giving us insight to running his business, the ups and downs of running such a business as well as his tips. However, Nathan also shares his insight in to how he looks after himself, both his body and mind. When running a business it can be so easy to overlook the care you need to give yourself to perform at the best level every day. Nathan discusses how he ensures he is able to give his best every day.   Nathan discusses his past and from that he has built a successful business, enjoy listening and finding out how.   This is the story behind the business – Swift Fencing & Landscaping.   You can find more out about Swift Fencing & Landscaping here:   https://www.instagram.com/swift_fnl/   https://www.swiftfnl.co.uk/     -- Work With Me – I offer mortgage and insurance services from within the heart of the New Forest. If you would like to work with me, and discover how I can help you with your mortgage query, whether you are a first time buyer, home mover, remortgaging or looking for an investment property or wishing to discuss your insurance options please book in a discovery call here: https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall

Keith Wilson, Director of Income and Engagement at Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance is the guest on this episode.    I was delighted to welcome Keith from Hampshire & IOW Air Ambulance. A great opportunity to highlight this wonderful charity that we are grateful to have. A charity that gets no funding from local councils and is funded completely by the general public and local businesses.   Which means Keith and his team are very busy, having to constantly raise a lot of money every year and use it in the right way, including their relocation, which will allow them to not only help more people but quickly, making it over to the Isle of Wight in 10 minutes.   This is a fantastic charity which needs as much support as possible, if you are able to help they would be incredibly grateful.    This is the story behind the charity – Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance   You can find more out about Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance here:   https://www.instagram.com/hiowaa56/   https://www.hiowaa.org/     -- Work With Me – I offer mortgage and insurance services from within the heart of the New Forest. If you would like to work with me, and discover how I can help you with your mortgage query, whether you are a first time buyer, home mover, remortgaging or looking for an investment property or wishing to discuss your insurance options please book in a discovery call here: https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall

Sally Curson, founder of Face Matters Skincare is the guest on this episode.    Sally has been in the skincare business for over 30 years. What she does not know about facial skincare is not worth knowing. Using her skills, knowledge and insight, she has been helping her customers through her Face Matters products.   Sally, as discussed on the podcast, is looking to grow her brand awareness, getting her products out there as well as her message. Her message is that she is extremely passionate about you, your skin and skincare routine. She is here to cut through the worrying trends on social media and look after your skin.   Sally’s passion, knowledge and expertise come across in this podcast. You will discover Sally’s past is driving her future and I am really glad she joined the podcast to share her story.    This is the story behind the business – Face Matters Skincare   You can find more out about Face Matters Skincare here:   https://www.instagram.com/face_matters_/   https://facemattersskincare.com/     -- Work With Me – I offer mortgage and insurance services from within the heart of the New Forest. If you would like to work with me, and discover how I can help you with your mortgage query, whether you are a first time buyer, home mover, remortgaging or looking for an investment property or wishing to discuss your insurance options please book in a discovery call here: https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall

Stacey Tapping, founder of Beauty Sculpting Room is the guest on this episode.    A great start to 2025 for the podcast with Stacey founder of Beauty Sculpting Room. We discuss well, what actually is beauty sculpting. Not just that of course, much more alongside it.    The original Beauty Sculpting Room studio is in Poole, so we discuss the decision behind the move to open a second studio in Lymington. Along with the move, it was imperative to get the right team in place to run the studio whilst Stacey is in Poole. So we discuss how she has found getting the right team in place and running her business in two separate locations.   As well as that big move, we discuss all the usual ins and outs of running a business, the highs and the lows as well as business tips. There is a lot to learn in this episode of the New Forest Business podcast.   This is the story behind the business – Beauty Sculpting Room   You can find more out about Beauty Sculpting Room here:   https://www.instagram.com/beautysculptingroom/   https://beautysculptingroom.co.uk/     -- Work With Me – I offer mortgage and insurance services from within the heart of the New Forest. If you would like to work with me, and discover how I can help you with your mortgage query, whether you are a first time buyer, home mover, remortgaging or looking for an investment property or wishing to discuss your insurance options please book in a discovery call here: https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall

Kylie Holloway, co-director of Puffin Cruises Lymington is the guest on this episode.   Kylie discusses how it was almost like fate that she would become involved with Puffin Cruises Lymington, having grown up in the town and been photographed as a 5 year old at the booth she now works at.   Kylie discusses how they try to go above and beyond for their customers, how much time and effort has to go in to running the business during the majority of the year they are open, what it is like to manage a seasonal business and more.   Listen and enjoy Kylie discussing the ups and downs, the highlights and what is to come for the future, and we find out if Kylie knew she found such a convincing pirate in Ian her husband who also runs the business.   This is the story behind the business – Puffin Cruises Lymington   You can find more out about Puffin Cruises Lymington here:   https://www.instagram.com/puffincruiseslymington/   https://www.puffincruiseslymington.com/     -- Work With Me – I offer mortgage and insurance services from within the heart of the New Forest. If you would like to work with me, and discover how I can help you with your mortgage query, whether you are a first time buyer, home mover, remortgaging or looking for an investment property or wishing to discuss your insurance options please book in a discovery call here: https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall

Sophie Attwill - Independent Graphic Design Studio is the guest on this episode. One of the go to graphic designers for businesses in and around the New Forest.    Sophie discusses how she got in to the industry, her collaborative approach with businesses and the number of services her and her team can provide. She discusses the when she recognised that this could be an actual career for her, and a key moment for any growing business, of when she needed to take staff on.   Sophie also discusses obstacles she has overcome, including how she approached an issue of a business right at the start not paying her. Along with obstacles, Sophie gives us her best business tips and highlights since she started.   This is the story behind the business – Sophie Attwill - Independent Graphic Design Studio.   You can find more out about Sophie Attwill - Independent Graphic Design Studio here:   https://www.instagram.com/sophatstudio/     -- Work With Me – I offer mortgage and insurance services from within the heart of the New Forest. If you would like to work with me, and discover how I can help you with your mortgage query, whether you are a first time buyer, home mover, remortgaging or looking for an investment property or wishing to discuss your insurance options please book in a discovery call here: https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall

Home interior, Abigail Thorpe, is the guest on this episode of The New Forest Business Podcast. Abigail, offers real insight in to what it is like to run such a business, the highs and lows, and just how she goes about finding new clients.   An interior designer, can be crucial to making your new house feel like home. Putting the final touches to your home and making it truly feel unique. Beyond that though, Abigail, is now working with estate agents and property developers with help selling properties. Helping with the layout or missing touches, to turn interested buyers in to new owners.   Enjoy finding out more about Abigail and what services she provides, and how she can help make your new house feel like your new home.   This is the story behind the business – Abigail Thorpe Interiors.   You can find more out about Abigail Thorpe Interiors here:   https://www.instagram.com/abigailthorpeinteriors/   https://www.abigailthorpeinteriors.com/     -- Work With Me – I offer mortgage and insurance services from within the heart of the New Forest. If you would like to work with me, and discover how I can help you with your mortgage query, whether you are a first time buyer, home mover, remortgaging or looking for an investment property or wishing to discuss your insurance options please book in a discovery call here: https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall

Jamie Kidd, is the guest on this episode of the New Forest Business Podcast. Jamie, after a car accident, really took his interest in photography to the next level. Despite, having a career in Japan lined up, he knew what was and was not for him.   Jamie really opens up about what it is like to run such a business and the true ups and downs of being in the creative arts industry. Jamie discusses suffering from low confidence at times and how he deals with that to ensure he still produces the best possible outcome.   Jamie also discusses why he has not niched his style of photography and discusses the exciting future ahead for him and his photography business.   This is the story behind the business – Jamie Kidd Photography.   You can find more out about Jamie Kidd Photography here:   https://www.instagram.com/jamiekiddphoto/   https://www.jamiekiddphoto.com/     -- Work With Me – I offer mortgage and insurance services from within the heart of the New Forest. If you would like to work with me, and discover how I can help you with your mortgage query, whether you are a first time buyer, home mover, remortgaging or looking for an investment property or wishing to discuss your insurance options please book in a discovery call here: https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall

Debra Valvona Johnson, founder of The Hampshire Soap Company, is the guest on this episode. Debra, always wanted to run a business, but was never sure of what kind of industry she wanted to run one in. Then Covid struck, and like so many businesses who have appeared on the podcast already, something good came from Covid for Debra – The Hampshire Soap Company.   Debra, during lockdown started to make soap for fun, started selling it locally and from there a business grew. Debra does everything herself, her attention to detail and design work is fantastic. It is vitally important, in such a competitive industry to make yourself stand out which Debra is doing with her business.   Enjoy how Debra started her business, what it is like running such a unique business, ups and downs, what is to come including her growth plan and more.   This is the story behind the business – Hampshire Soap Company.   You can find more out about The Hampshire Soap Company here:   https://www.instagram.com/hampshiresoapco/   https://hampshiresoap.com/     -- Work With Me – I offer mortgage and insurance services from within the heart of the New Forest. If you would like to work with me, and discover how I can help you with your mortgage query, whether you are a first time buyer, home mover, remortgaging or looking for an investment property or wishing to discuss your insurance options please book in a discovery call here: https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall

Jade Attwood, personal trainer is the guest on this episode of the podcast. It can be beneficial when going out on your own for a business, to rely upon personal experience, and Jade does that with her approach with her clients.   Through her own experience of having an eating disorder, Jade is able to use this to help and support women with their eating and fitness. Tailoring a programme suitable to them to help achieve the goals they are after.   Being a personal trainer relies on energy and always seemingly having an attack the day attitude, so Jade also discusses how she copes with days where the energy may be low and a burnout around the corner. Running a business is important, looking after yourself is as important if not more and Jade covers it all here and more.   This is the story behind the business – Jade Attwood, Personal Trainer.   You can find more out about Jade Attwood Personal Trainer here:   https://www.instagram.com/jadeattwoodpt/     -- Work With Me – I offer mortgage and insurance services from within the heart of the New Forest. If you would like to work with me, and discover how I can help you with your mortgage query, whether you are a first time buyer, home mover, remortgaging or looking for an investment property or wishing to discuss your insurance options please book in a discovery call here: https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall

Laura Stainton-Burrell, owner of Hockey’s Farm Shop, is the guest on this episode. Despite the last few years being challenging for British farmers, this episode is shining a light on a farm producing and selling some of the finest local farm produce.   The stand out at the farm shop, are their pigs, and Laura’s care and attention is a huge factor behind their success. That care is present throughout the pigs life, ensuring the best life and quality produce possible.   Listen and discover the story behind Hockey’s Farm Shop, how hard Laura and staff work, ensuring the best produce and minimising the environmental impact as well.   This is the story behind the business – Hockey’s Farm Shop.   You can find more out about Hockey’s Farm Shop here:   https://www.instagram.com/hockeysfarmshop/   https://www.hockeys-farm.co.uk/     -- Work With Me – I offer mortgage and insurance services from within the heart of the New Forest. If you would like to work with me, and discover how I can help you with your mortgage query, whether you are a first time buyer, home mover, remortgaging or looking for an investment property or wishing to discuss your insurance options please book in a discovery call here: https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall

Dan Sagar, Business coach is the guest on this episode of the podcast. Dan works with 6 and 7 figure businesses, implementing proven systems that can transform your business performance to even greater hights.   Working with Dan, you can increase your customer base, boost your sales and revenue, generate better quality leads, implement the best software solutions for your business or achieve a business goal.   This is the story behind Dan and his journey to become a business coach, the ups and downs of running such a business and how he could help yours.   This is the story behind the business – Dan Sagar Business Coach.   You can find more out about Dan Sagar – Business Coach here:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielsagar/   https://91d.co.uk/grow-my-business   -- Work With Me – I offer mortgage and insurance services from within the heart of the New Forest. If you would like to work with me, and discover how I can help you with your mortgage query, whether you are a first time buyer, home mover, remortgaging or looking for an investment property or wishing to discuss your insurance options please book in a discovery call here: https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall

Vicky Greenwood, founder of Bright Babies is the guest on this episode of the podcast. The stage for babies between ages 6 weeks to 3 years is crucial to their development. That is where Vicky and Bright Babies come in, to support this development stage, with numerous classes designed to support and encourage their physical, mental and social skills.   Like numerous business owners who have been on the podcast before, Vicky, turned the negative of Covid and turned it in to a positive and was the start of her business. Vicky has taken her own experience of being a mum and put it in to the engaging classes she runs for other mums in and around where she lives.    Learn all about how Vicky started, balancing work and life and how she manages to run such a unique type of business.   This is the story behind the business – Bright Babies.   You can find more out about Bright Babies here:   https://www.instagram.com/brightbabies.uk/   https://www.brightbabies.uk/home   -- Work With Me – I offer mortgage and insurance services from within the heart of the New Forest. If you would like to work with me, and discover how I can help you with your mortgage query, whether you are a first time buyer, home mover, remortgaging or looking for an investment property or wishing to discuss your insurance options please book in a discovery call here: https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall

Laura Harrigan, account manager at New Forest Fruit is the guest on this episode. Laura gives us an overview of how New Forest Fruit started and an insight in to how New Forest Fruit produce some of the best strawberries in the New Forest and beyond.    As well as giving us an insight in to the origins, we also discuss how New Forest Fruit are at the forefront when it comes to fruit production and picking fruit, and their strive to being as environmentally friendly as they can be with using less water, harnessing solar energy and creating wildlife corridors that help pollenate their fruit.   Which takes us on to New Forest Fruit Snacks, using the strawberries that do not quite make the cut to make their punnets, pulse drying them with the latest in technologies to produce a fantastic healthy snack, all the normal great flavour and none of the waste.   This is the story behind the business – New Forest Fruit.   You can find more out about Laura and New Forest Fruit here:   https://www.instagram.com/laura_newforestfruit/   https://www.newforestfruit.com/   https://newforestfruitsnacks.com/   -- Work With Me – I offer mortgage and insurance services from within the heart of the New Forest. If you would like to work with me, and discover how I can help you with your mortgage query, whether you are a first time buyer, home mover, remortgaging or looking for an investment property or wishing to discuss your insurance options please book in a discovery call here: https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall

Madeleine Fear founder of Small Furry Hotel is the guest on this episode. Our pets are extremely important to us, therefore, when it comes to going away and particularly when it comes to rabbits, we need to leave them somewhere we can trust. Know that they will be well catered for and looked after.   Fortunately, Small Furry Hotel has been set up just for that. Madeleine, goes in to detail of how she looks after every bunny she is trusted with. She talks about the origins of Small Furry Hotel, what actually goes in to running such a business and what is to come in the future.   Your beloved bunny rabbit when left at Small Furry Hotel is in the best hands. Madeleine, does everything you could ask for when you leave them with her and if you were looking for somewhere for your rabbit, this podcast is for you.   This is the story behind the business – Small Furry Hotel.   You can find more out about Small Furry Hotel here:   https://www.instagram.com/smallfurryhotel/   https://www.smallfurryhotel.com/   -- Work With Me – I offer mortgage and insurance services from within the heart of the New Forest. If you would like to work with me, and discover how I can help you with your mortgage query, whether you are a first time buyer, home mover, remortgaging or looking for an investment property or wishing to discuss your insurance options please book in a discovery call here: https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall

Ami Lewis is the guest on this episode. We discuss how Ami started her casting business, working with children and her plans for her business. Ami talks about juggling family life, being a mum, working a job as demanding as palliative care and running a business. It is something that a lot of mums in business have to deal with and Ami covers it here.   While we discussed her plans for her business, we discussed Ami working with parents whose child is in end-of-life support. Ami is well placed given her work to offer parents at this traumatic time the support they need as well as providing an everlasting moment for the parents of their loved ones.    This is the story behind the business – Ami Lewis Casting.   You can find more out about Ami Lewis Casting here:   https://www.instagram.com/ami_lewis_casting_/       -- Work With Me – I offer mortgage and insurance services from within the heart of the New Forest. If you would like to work with me, and discover how I can help you with your mortgage query, whether you are a first time buyer, home mover, remortgaging or looking for an investment property or wishing to discuss your insurance options please book in a discovery call here: https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall

Sarah Branson and Helen Lennox, co-founders of Christmas Shopping at Delawarr are the guests on this episode of the New Forest Business Podcast.   Whilst Sarah and Helen have known each other for a long time, it was not until they both lost a close loved one, that they wanted to do something and raise money for Oakhaven Hospice after all the care and help they provided.   Find out how these two long time friends started this fund raising business, how they work tirelessly to get businesses involved and discuss the great work Oakhaven does to support families. They also discuss the generosity shown by the owners of Delawarr for their stall owners to sell.   Christmas Shopping at Delawarr is on Wednesday 20th of November and Thursday 21st of November.   This is the story behind the business – Christmas Shopping at Delawarr.   You can find more out about Christmas Shopping at Delawarr here:   https://www.instagram.com/christmasshoppingatdelawarr/     -- Work With Me – I offer mortgage and insurance services from within the heart of the New Forest. If you would like to work with me, and discover how I can help you with your mortgage query, whether you are a first time buyer, home mover, remortgaging or looking for an investment property or wishing to discuss your insurance options please book in a discovery call here: https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall

Dr Antonia Bonagura, founder of Bodyfit Chiropractic is the guest on this episode of the New Forest Business Podcast. Antonia has quickly established a highly successful and well regarded business. Her work ethic, ethos and dedication to giving her clients the best treatments has helped her establish Bodyfit Chiropractic. Bodyfit Chiropractic is not just Antonia by herself, listen to Antonia enthusiastically talk about the team she has built who follow her ethos and work ethic. It became clear talking to Antonia that she will not be slowing down anytime soon and is working to ensure Bodyfit Chiropractic has a bright future. Hear her tips, highs and lows and what is to come. This is the story behind the business – Bodyfit Chiropractic You can find more out about Bodyfit Chiropractict here: https://bodyfitchiropractic.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/bodyfit_chiropractic/ -- Work With Me – I offer mortgage and insurance services from within the heart of the New Forest. If you would like to work with me, and discover how I can help you with your mortgage query, whether you are a first time buyer, home mover, remortgaging or looking for an investment property or wishing to discuss your insurance options please book in a discovery call here: https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall

Kerry Witt, founder of Chocolate By Miss Witt is the guest on this episode of the New Forest Business Podcast. Learn all about how Kerry got started in the food industry and the journey to making outstanding chocolate. Discover the story behind finding the cocoa beans and what sets her chocolate apart. Kerry also discusses her classes where she works with children and chocolate, ups and downs with running a business in this industry, amazing career highlights and what is to come in the future and much more. This is the story behind the business – Chocolate By Miss Witt You can find more out about Chocolate By Miss Witt here: https://www.chocolatebymisswitt.com/ https://www.instagram.com/chocolate_by_miss_witt_/ -- Work With Me – I offer mortgage and insurance services from within the heart of the New Forest. If you would like to work with me, and discover how I can help you with your mortgage query, whether you are a first time buyer, home mover, remortgaging or looking for an investment property or wishing to discuss your insurance options please book in a discovery call here: https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall

Annie Winter, nutritional therapist is the guest on today’s episode of the New Forest Business Podcast. Discover how Annie started her business, what a nutritional therapist actually is, and how she can work with you to improve your health and wellbeing, particularly if you are suffering from long term illness.   Not only that, Annie is also working with local businesses, supporting them on their employee wellness days. This is a growing part of Annie’s business and it is great to see her being able to support so many people improving their health and wellbeing.   This is the story behind the business – Annie Winter, Nutritional Therapist.   You can find more out about Annie Winter – Nutritional Therapist here:   https://www.anniewinter.co.uk/   https://www.instagram.com/anniewinternutrition/     -- Work With Me – I offer mortgage and insurance services from within the heart of the New Forest. If you would like to work with me, and discover how I can help you with your mortgage query, whether you are a first time buyer, home mover, remortgaging or looking for an investment property or wishing to discuss your insurance options please book in a discovery call here: https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall

Ciara Simmons, principal at Zest Dance – New Milton is the guest on this episode of the podcast. Ciara’s passion and enthusiasm for dance, her work and teaching is infectious. It is clear how much Zest Dance means to Ciara and it was great to explore what running a dance studio involves.   However, we also covered the important subject for new mums who are business owners and leaving their business for maternity leave. We discuss having to let go and allow people to run the business in her absence, we cover allowing changes to take place and discovering a new work life balance.   This is the story behind Zest Dace – New Milton.   You can find more out about Zest Dance – New Milton here:   https://zest-dance.co.uk/dance-classes-in-new-milton/   https://www.instagram.com/zestdancenewmilton/     -- Work With Me – I offer mortgage and insurance services from within the heart of the New Forest. If you would like to work with me, and discover how I can help you with your mortgage query, whether you are a first time buyer, home mover, remortgaging or looking for an investment property or wishing to discuss your insurance options please book in a discovery call here: https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall

Simon Dyer, co-founder of The Tipsy Toastie is the guest on this episode of the New Forest Business podcast. Simon, has taken the humble cheese toastie and turned it in to a successful business. With a mixture of toppings and his own homemade chili jam, Simon has been able to raise the bar when it comes to cheese toasties.    Listen and enjoy the story behind The Tipsy Toastie, how it came to be from tragic circumstances, to now being more popular than ever. Simon is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to business as well as cheese toasties.   You can find more out about The Tipsy Toastie here:   https://thetipsytoastie.com/index.html   https://www.instagram.com/thetipsytoastie/     -- Work With Me – I offer mortgage and insurance services from within the heart of the New Forest. If you would like to work with me, and discover how I can help you with your mortgage query, whether you are a first time buyer, home mover, remortgaging or looking for an investment property or wishing to discuss your insurance options please book in a discovery call here: https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/30min

Katie Pearson founder of Bump and Beyond is the guest on this episode of the New Forest Business Podcast. Katie has taken her vast experience as a masseuse and turned it in to an award winning business. Working with pre and post pregnant women, Katie has also built a welcoming environment for when she runs her group sessions.    Katie, like a lot of sole business owners, has created everything from scratch and is beginning to allow other experts to come in and help with certain aspects of her business. Listen to Katie talking about that, the story behind her business and the passion she has for what she does.   You can find more out about Bump and Beyond here:   https://linktr.ee/Bumpandbeyondlymington   https://www.instagram.com/bumpandbeyondlymington/         -- Work With Me – I offer mortgage and insurance services from within the heart of the New Forest. If you would like to work with me, and discover how I can help you with your mortgage query, whether you are a first time buyer, home mover, remortgaging or looking for an investment property or wishing to discuss your insurance options please book in a discovery call here:  https://calendly.com/newforestfinancial/discoverycall