S4 Ep 5 Nicole Dickinson - Fresh Therapies

Another fantastic Interview!

In this episode I chat to Harriet Kelsall, who started her bespoke jewellery business from her kitchen table over 20 years ago! Her mission is to make bespoke jewellery available to every budget and in the last 20 years has tackled  the introduction of the internet and opening multiple high street stores!

Harriet and I talk about her open minded, warm and responsible business, why creatives never quit and the importance of defining your own version of success!

Key themes:
1. The importance of knowing your market!
2. Learn as you go!
3. Embrace the change!

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

Harriett Kelsall Jewellery
Website - Harriet Kelsall Jewellery
Instagram - @harrietkelsall
Facebook - Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery

If you want help in riding the highs and lows of business, to feel supported by finding your people or take a more strategic approach to your business then check out TFC website at www.thefemalecreative.co.uk and book a free discovery call!

TFC Links
Instagram - @the_femalecreative
Facebook - The Female Creative Ltd
Twitter - @tfc_coaching
LinkedIn - thefemalecreative
TikTok - @the_femalecreative

Another amazing Interview!

In this episode I chat to Laura Brunnen, originally The Legal Strategist supporting small business with their legal needs, now a community builder and coach for lawyers wanting more!

Laura and I talk about her straightforward, empowering and fun  business, why she left her high flying city career and her legal top tips for all businesses both Limited Company and Sole Trader!

Key themes:
1. Get the legal stuff sorted early on!
2. Don't get distracted by the shiny stuff!
3. Identify the gaps in your expertise and fill them!

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

Edit: This episode was recorded when Laura was The Legal Strategist, she has since pivoted and now serves the lawyer community, empowering them and supporting them to strive for more! However this episode is small business gold! So much to take away and implement!

Laura Brunnen
LinkedIn- Laura Brunnen
Instagram - @Iamlaurabrunnen

If you want help in riding the highs and lows of business, to feel supported by finding your people or take a more strategic approach to your business then check out TFC website at www.thefemalecreative.co.uk and book a free discovery call!

TFC Links
Instagram - @the_femalecreative
Facebook - The Female Creative Ltd
Twitter - @tfc_coaching
LinkedIn - thefemalecreative
TikTok - @the_femalecreative

Another fantastic Interview!

In this episode I chat to Nicole Higgins, Founder of The Buyer Retail Coach, and an expert in retail and product based businesses!

Nicole and I talk about her empowering and accessible business, how she took gradually built her business when wanting to leave the employed world and her top tips on launching and managing a product business which are so relevant to all businesses!

Key themes:
1. Constantly communicate with your audience!
2. It is possible to run a business whilst working
3. Plan and test strategically!

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

Edit: in the episode Nicole mentions a Facebook Group however this is no longer available

If you want help in riding the highs and lows of business, feel supported by finding your people or take a more strategic approach to your business then check out TFC website at www.thefemalecreative.co.uk and book a free discovery call!

TFC Links
Instagram - @the_femalecreative
Facebook - The Female Creative Ltd
Twitter - @tfc_coaching
LinkedIn - thefemalecreative
TikTok - @the_femalecreative

The Buyer Retails Coach
Website - www.thebuyerandretailcoach.com
Instagram - @thebuyerandretailcoach
Facebook - The Buyer And Retail Coach Ltd
Podcast - Start Scale Succeed Podcast 

Another amazing interview!

In this episode I chat to Marianne Trent, Founder of Good Thinking Psychology, helping people overcome mental health difficulties and supporting aspiring psychologists in their career!

Marianne and I talk about her inspiring and energising business, how she took the leap after a bit of encouragement from her husband and the lessons Marianne has learnt along the way!

Key themes:
1. Do your research!
2. Consider more passive income streams to support what you do
3. Decisions don't have to be forever!

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

If you want help in riding the highs and lows of business, feel supported by finding your people or take a more strategic approach to your business then check out TFC website at www.thefemalecreative.co.uk and book a free discovery call!

TFC Links
Instagram - @the_femalecreative
Facebook - The Female Creative Ltd
Twitter - @tfc_coaching
LinkedIn - thefemalecreative
TikTok - @the_femalecreative

Good Thinking Psychology
Website - www.goodthinkingpsychology.co.uk
LinkedIn - dr-marianne-trent-psychology
Instagram - @goodthinkingpsychological
Facebook - TheGriefCollectiveBook 

Another amazing interview!

In this episode I chat to Nicole Dickinson, Founder of Fresh Therapies, the only all natural nail polish remover provider in the UK!

Nicola and I talk about her ethical, educational and inspiring natural nail care business, how she went about creating the only natural non toxic nail varnish remover and the lessons Nicola has learnt along the way!

Key themes:
1. Outsource when you can!
2. The value of having a coach support your business journey
3. The constant learning that happens when you run a business!

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

If you want help in riding the highs and lows of business, feel supported by finding your people or take a more strategic approach to your business then check out TFC website at www.thefemalecreative.co.uk and book a free discovery call!

TFC Links
Instagram - @the_femalecreative
Facebook - The Female Creative Ltd
Twitter - @tfc_coaching
LinkedIn - thefemalecreative
TikTok - @the_femalecreative

Fresh Therapies Links
Website - www.freshtherapies.com
Instagram - @freshtherapies
Facebook - Fresh Therapies

Another fantastic story!

In this episode I chat to Katie Bosher, Founder of Clearly Wild Weddings and Clearly Wild Photography, my wedding photographer, family photographer, friend and client!

Katie and I talk about her honest and natural photography business, how Clearly Wild was created and the lessons Katie has learnt along the way!

Key themes:
1. Know your value - not in terms of monetary value but the experience you provide
2. Trust your gut - your gut knows what it is doing and listening to it can save you time!
3. Don't under promise and over deliver -your audience need to know what you can give them!

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

If you want help in riding the highs and lows of business, feel supported by finding your people or take a more strategic approach to your business then check out TFC website at www.thefemalecreative.co.uk and book a free discovery call!

TFC Links
Instagram - @the_femalecreative
Facebook - The Female Creative Ltd
Twitter - @tfc_coaching
LinkedIn - thefemalecreative
TikTok - @the_femalecreative

Clearly Wild Links
Website - www.clearlywildphotography.com
Instagram -@clearlywildweddings
Instagram -@clearlywildphotography

Another fabulous story!

In this episode I chat to Ruth Sturdy, Founder of Colour Chronicles, an inclusive memory book business for children.

Ruth and I talk about her inclusive, fun and heart centred business, how The Colour Chronicles was born and the lessons Ruth has learnt along the way!
1. Really believe in your product - if you know you have a good product or service then just go for it
2. Sort out your time - designate time for work and time for family - be present in that moment
3. Give yourself time - time to know your trends, know the peaks and troughs, enjoy the quieter times and prepare yourself for the busier times

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

If you want help in riding the highs and lows of business, feel supported by finding your people or take a more strategic approach to your business then check out TFC website at www.thefemalecreative.co.uk and book a free discovery call!

TFC Links
Instagram - @the_femalecreative
Facebook - The Female Creative Ltd
Twitter - @tfc_coaching
LinkedIn - thefemalecreative
TikTok - @the_femalecreative

The Colour Chronicles Links
Website - www.colourchronicles.com
Instagram -@colour.chronicles
Facebook - colourchroniclesthebookofyou

Well where do I start describing this episode!

I genuinely could have chatted to Joanne all day!  This episode features Joanne Koukis from Outpour, a community and a welcoming website for women who are interested in learning more about wine, or who just want to buy a good bottle!

Joanne and I talk about working in a male dominated industry, how opinions are something she can take or leave and that if she started her business again she wouldn't be so quick to reject social media!

This episode is full of chat, feminism and top tips for women in business!

If you want help in riding the highs and lows of business, feel supported by finding your people or take a more strategic approach to your business then check out TFC website at www.thefemalecreative.co.uk and book a free discovery call!

TFC Links
Instagram - @the_femalecreative
Facebook - The Female Creative Ltd
Twitter - @tfc_coaching
LinkedIn - thefemalecreative
TikTok - @the_femalecreative

Outpour Links
Website - www.outpour.co.uk
Instagram - @Outpour_wine
Facebook - OutpourWine

What a way to start season 4!

In this episode I talk to Karen Webber from Goodness Marketing.

Karen and I talk about her journey from journalism to communications to marketing, why agency life didn't suit her and her decision to 'shuffle out' of that life and do things differently to show small businesses that marketing doesn't have to feel uncomfortable and can even feel fun! Karen shares her 3 top tips for business and describes how finding your tribe doesn't have to be as scary as it seems.

As well as working for herself, Karen is also part of the Ethical Move, an organisation changing the landscape for business marketing.  Karen has an usual, powerful and joyful approach to marketing which is refreshing and makes this episode a must listen for your business!

If you want help in riding the highs and lows of business, feel supported by finding your people or take a more strategic approach to your business then check out TFC website at www.thefemalecreative.co.uk and book a free discovery call!

TFC Links
Instagram - @the_femalecreative
Facebook - The Female Creative Ltd
Twitter - @tfc_coaching
LinkedIn - thefemalecreative
TikTok - @the_femalecreative

Goodness Marketing Links
Website - www.goodnessmarketing.co.uk
Instagram - @goodnessmarketing
Facebook - GoodnessMarketing
Twitter - @webber_karen
LinkedIn - karenwebber

Welcome to the final episode of series 3! This week Hannah speaks to Katie Lloyd, The Sandbanks Life Coach and Owner of Shine Studios Dance School!

Katie Lloyd trained at The Centre Performing Arts College in London where she qualified as a teacher of Ballet, Tap and Modern with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance. She now shares her expertise across the South teaching the ISTD syllabus as a specialist guest teacher for various dance schools. Katie is a former teacher for the Junior Conservatoire at Tring (Arts Ed) and a Centre Co-Ordinator for the prestigious Royal Ballet School’s Junior Associate Scheme. She now runs Shine Studios as well as offering dance business consultancy and being mum to Walter.

Being in love with dance her whole life, Katie followed her passion for passing on her love of dance and is co-owner of Shine Studios. She is now a trained life coach, and NLP Practitioner has won ‘Dance School of the Year 2020’, has contacts at Move It at London’s Excel and on podcasts such as ‘Dance Boss’ helping other dance teachers and studio owners with tips and hacks to help with the business side of running a dance school; “I believe business doesn’t haven’t be hard and by giving advice to others I hope to ease the juggle!”

Hannah and Katie chat about how she moved from coaching dance studio owners to life coaching, why she feels the need to take a break away from social me and the importance of automations! Plus Katie gives us her top tips for starting and growing a business!

If you want help in sorting through your business overwhelm and moving from stuck to success then then check out TFC website at www.thefemalecreative.co.uk and book a free discovery call!

TFC Social Media Links
Instagram - @the_femalecreative
Instagram - @tfctalkspodcast
Facebook - The Female Creative Ltd
Twitter - @tfctalkspodcast
LinkedIn - thefemalecreative

Katie Lloyd Social Media Links
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/KatieLLoydCoaching
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesandbankslifecoach
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/katielloydcoaching
Website - https://www.katielloydcoaching.co.uk