Taking Care of Business

Stephanie Anais
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  • Business
  • Updated twice weekly

Conversations with senior operators, founders, and decision-makers on navigating growth, complexity, and high-stakes commercial environments. Episodes explore decision-making under pressure, scaling and operational challenges, leadership, and defining career moments.

  1. 19 Jul

    How Great Leaders Build High-Growth Businesses | Jambu Palaniappan, CEO of Checkatrade, Board Member at Monzo and Just Eat, and One of Uber's Earliest Leaders

    In this episode of Taking Care of Business, Stephanie sits down with Jambu Palaniappan, CEO of Checkatrade, board member at Monzo and Just Eat, former Head of Uber and Uber Eats across EMEA, and former Partner at Omers Ventures. Drawing on decades of experience building and advising high-growth technology businesses, Jambu shares the leadership principles that have shaped his career—from scaling marketplaces and building trust to hiring exceptional teams, navigating AI, effective governance and leading through ambiguity. Jambu explains: Why great leaders are comfortable with ambiguityHow trust creates stronger marketplace businessesThe biggest mistakes companies make when scalingAI and the future of marketplacesWhat great boards do differentlyHow to hire people who perform, not just interview wellThe habits that help leaders stay connected to their teams and customersWhat "taking care of business" really means If you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe for more interviews with founders, CEOs, investors and business leaders sharing practical insights on leadership, growth and decision-making. Taking Care of Business is a podcast exploring leadership, entrepreneurship and the decisions behind building exceptional businesses through conversations with founders, CEOs and industry leaders. Connect with Stephanie: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ | Instagram Episode also available on: YouTube | Apple Podcasts

  2. 28 Jun

    Why Smart People Still Struggle With Money | Nitika Vyas, Founder & CEO of Aila Money

    In this episode of Taking Care of Business, Stephanie Anais sits down with Nitika Vyas, Founder and CEO of Aila Money, a fintech platform and money personal trainer designed to help people build confidence, take action, and make better financial decisions. Before launching Aila Money, Nitika spent over 15 years in institutional finance across investment banking, hedge funds and brokerage roles. The conversation explores: Why smart people still struggle with moneyThe psychology behind financial decision-makingThe gender wealth gap and why it persistsWhy women often outperform men when investingPensions, tax efficiency and long-term wealth buildingLifestyle creep and the hidden cost of everyday spendingBuilding Aila Money and leaving institutional financeWhat "Taking Care of Business" means to NitikaDownload your Money PT here Connect on Socials: Instagram - Aila Money (@ailamoney)Tik Tok - ailamoney (@aila.money)Facebook - Aila Money | LondonEmail - Nitika@ailamoney.comConnect with Stephanie: LinkedIn Instagram - Stephanie Anais (@tcob.stephanieanais)

  3. 19 May

    Inside Revolut: How Products Get Built in a Regulated World

    In this episode of Taking Care of Business, I’m joined by William Findlay, Director and Head of Regulatory at Revolut. We explore how Revolut, one of the world’s fastest-growing fintechs, builds and ships products at global scale while operating in one of the most heavily regulated industries. William shares how the regulatory function actually works inside a high-growth company — from being involved at the earliest stages of product development, to assessing risk in practice, and working closely with product teams to ensure ideas can move from concept to customer safely and efficiently. We also discuss how regulation has shaped fintech innovation, what happens when companies scale globally, and why the best regulatory teams don’t block products — they help deliver them. This is a conversation about decision-making, risk, and what it really takes to build products in a complex, fast-moving environment.

  4. 8 Mar

    Women Who Mean Business

    In this special International Women’s Day episode of Taking Care of Business, five incredible women share what “taking care of business” truly means to them — from compassionate leadership, alignment, presence and wellbeing, to relationship‑building, purpose and owning your narrative. Emma Spitz explores the paradox of leading with both high performance and humanity. Kate Living dives into presence, fulfilment, nervous system regulation and living in alignment — not routines. Susan Dunn reframes business as relationships: listening, following up, staying human. Stephanie Brown shares the importance of health, family, learning and deeply supporting clients on their career journeys. Sarah Malik closes with purpose, integrity, elegance and owning your space. A powerful, grounding conversation on leadership, wellness, intention and what modern success really looks like.

  5. 22 Feb

    What High-Performing Lawyers and Finance Professionals Get Wrong About Leadership

    In this episode, we examine what leadership growth actually demands in high-performing legal and financial environments - from confidence and enterprise thinking to the career risks of maternity leave and overreliance on AI. Guest, Emma Spitz, is an experienced executive coach and former HR and L&D specialist with a background in financial services. She supports leaders and high-potential professionals through career transitions and leadership growth, combining empathy and challenge to build confidence, clarity, and sustainable performance. A pioneer in parental transition coaching, she continues to champion inclusive, human-centered leadership development. Topics Why “reinventing yourself” is often harder than joining a new organisation when professionals step into more senior roles internally What confidence actually means in a professional setting — and why is it so often misunderstood in feedback. What shifts first when someone moves from individual contributor to leader in law or finance. The mindset shift that lawyers resist most when stepping into leadership. What breaks down in organisations when leaders avoid career conversations during maternity leave. What “benevolent bias” is and how it quietly derail progression. The things that exceptional leaders aren't doing in high-pressure environments. The reason junior professionals are at risk of outsourcing too much thinking to AI.

  6. 1 Feb

    Evidence‑Based Supplements for Success and Wellbeing

    A practical, science‑backed exploration of women’s supplements and daily nutrition — what’s effective, what to skip, and how intentional choices can boost energy, focus and hormonal wellbeing. A practical, science‑backed exploration of supplements and daily nutrition — what’s effective, what to skip, and how intentional choices can boost energy, focus and hormonal wellbeing. In this episode, Kate Living — founder of Kate Living Supplements, Independent and Certified Supplements Specialist, and Qualified Naturopathic Nutritionist — unpacks the research behind popular supplements, from adaptogens and magnesium to omega‑3 and nootropics, giving us clarity on benefits, safety, and how each fits into and enhances a high‑performance lifestyle. Kate brings a rare blend of scientific expertise and real‑world practicality to a topic often clouded by hype. Her approach demystifies the supplement space, offering grounded, evidence‑led guidance that helps people make smarter, more intentional decisions about their health, energy and wellbeing. If you’re looking for clarity, credibility and genuinely transformative knowledge, this conversation delivers it. Kate Living Supplements

  7. 4 Jan

    From Apple & Nike to Marketing Career Coach & Angel Investor: Stephanie Brown’s Guide to a Career You Love

    In this episode, Stephanie Brown founder of Creative Career Lab takes us through her remarkable career journey - from starting out in junior roles to leading at global giants like Nike and Apple, and ultimately becoming a marketing career coach and angel investor . Stephanie shares the lessons learned at every stage, from navigating early career challenges to shaping brand strategy at the highest level. Stephanie also offers actionable advice for marketers at all stages, including how to approach career transitions with confidence, build meaningful networks, and pitch yourself effectively in a competitive job market. Stephanie's insights are practical, tested, and designed to help you take control of your career and create opportunities you truly value. In the last 18 months, Stephanie has helped 70+ Marketers and Creatives to secure their next perfect role, with 97% securing a promotion, and roles secured at world leading companies such as Google, Tik Tok, Apple, Snapchat, Salesforce, Starbucks, Microsoft, Amazon, Hello Fresh, Gousto, AKQA and Sony Music, to name a few!

  8. 30/08/2025

    A-Players Are Hot, Control Freaks Are Not. Scaling Multi-Million-Pound Revenue Companies

    This episode features Jamie Darkin, founder of Cornerstone Property Group and CEO of JD Enterprises, sharing his journey from university "dropout" to building a multi-million-pound revenue business in the social housing sector. Jamie discusses the realities of scaling a company that works closely with local authorities across South East England, highlighting the importance of time management, relationship building, and maintaining a balance between profitability and social impact. Jamie also talks about strategic acquisitions of complementary businesses to accelerate growth, provides tips for professional development, and reveals details of his new podcast series, Driven Podcast. Expect actionable insights from a self-made entrepreneur with a track record of success and a vision for expansion across regions and sectors. Chapters (00:00) Introduction (01:20) - What drives Jamie to keep building, scaling, and investing in businesses (02:30) – The reason Jamie quit university and the life lessons he learnt form that decision (07:16) - Why Jamie founded a social housing company (09:58) - The reason the 'apprenticeship' stage doesn't need repeating (10:55) - The business model behind Cornerstone Property Group (12: 00) - How to win contracts with Local Governments (12:45) - How to win and retain business (14:55) - How Jamie financed Cornerstone in its early stages and how he overcame financial challenges (17:15) - How to scale a multi-million-pound business (21:20) - How to find target companies to acquire (23:25) - Strategies for integrating acquisitions into the main business (25:20) - The type of people and businesses Jamie gravitates towards (27:15) - How to hire genuine people (29:00) – Professional development and building and expanding a network (31:00) - Benefits of a mentor and business coach (32:50) - How to maximise and manage time (32:35) - Building meaningful relationships (37:20) - How an introvert can walk into a room and speak to anyone (38:50) - Karis' Helping Hand (40:30) - What people should know about Jamie Darkin – the man behind the business (41:25) - How to take care of business Links Cornerstone Property Group website Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn Taking Care of Business YouTube Channel Support Karis' Helping Hand

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Conversations with senior operators, founders, and decision-makers on navigating growth, complexity, and high-stakes commercial environments. Episodes explore decision-making under pressure, scaling and operational challenges, leadership, and defining career moments.

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  • Creator
    Stephanie Anais
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Stephanie Anais
  • Show Website
    Taking Care of Business