Female CEO Club

Brandari

The ‘Female CEO Club’ features interviews with inspirational entrepreneurial women. From starting up a business from scratch, to being asked to take the wheel, these incredible women share the story of their journey, the highs and lows, and the advice they’d like to give those embarking on their own voyage. Launched in 2022 by Liz Bhandari, a passionate marketer living in Greater Manchester, ‘Female CEO Club’ aims to inspire fellow females who are looking to set up on their own, who have already set sail, or who simply love to hear stories from other women who’ve been there, done it, and got the t-shirt.

Episodes

  1. Leaving corporate behind and plunging into self-employment | Interview with Clare Milsom

    08/16/2022

    Leaving corporate behind and plunging into self-employment | Interview with Clare Milsom

    When you want to start your own business, it's not just about finding your dream job. It can be an incredibly empowering and exciting experience, but first you've got to get through the fear of making a big decision. This can be tough for some people because there are so many unknowns involved, including how much money will you make, how long will it take you to get there, and how can you afford the things that you need along the way. In today's episode of the Female CEO Club, Liz the host is joined by Clare Milsom, an award-winning producer working in the corporate communications and events industry. Having started her career as graphic designer in the late 90s. Claire has broken the mould of what it means to be successful in Creative Commons with her Northern, no nonsense and down to earth approach. Tired of being pigeonholed and restricted by the hierarchy. In 2008, she set up Ocuix and found the freedom to put into practice all the strings she has. Clare talks about her journey to being a freelancer - saving up for years, doing some side projects and finally taking the plunge. She shares what inspired the decision, the biggest success and achievement, common myths about starting your own business and three pieces of advice for anyone who ever wondered what it would be like. Clare has done what most people only dream of - she quit her high-powered job and took the leap into self-employment.

    43 min
  2. Own your hustle! How to start and run your own business | Interview with Sarah Knight

    07/12/2022

    Own your hustle! How to start and run your own business | Interview with Sarah Knight

    Starting your own business can be a difficult endeavour, but it can be even more challenging as a woman. Struggling with your mindset, procrastination, and lack of the right support are just some of the hurdles women face when trying to start their own businesses. However, there are many successful female entrepreneurs who have overcome these obstacles to achieve success and inspire other women. In today’s episode, we have Sarah Knight. She is the founder of Mind the Gap Business Academy, a training, development, and mindset coaching business that is focused on providing tailored training on human skills to make your business more productive, more effective, and more successful. Sarah started this business after losing her job while she was 26 weeks pregnant and realized she was on her own. Despite all the lows life had given her, including being a single mother for years, she still managed to tackle these challenges head-on to setting up a successful business. Drawing inspiration from different people in her life, from old friends, her daughter, and even some of the most successful women entrepreneurs such as Nina Webb and Sandy Lindsey, Sarah joins us to share her success story and tips for women just looking to start their own business. She also shares more on how you can navigate the challenging world of being your own boss, and how having a network around you can be a deal-breaker.

    23 min

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The ‘Female CEO Club’ features interviews with inspirational entrepreneurial women. From starting up a business from scratch, to being asked to take the wheel, these incredible women share the story of their journey, the highs and lows, and the advice they’d like to give those embarking on their own voyage. Launched in 2022 by Liz Bhandari, a passionate marketer living in Greater Manchester, ‘Female CEO Club’ aims to inspire fellow females who are looking to set up on their own, who have already set sail, or who simply love to hear stories from other women who’ve been there, done it, and got the t-shirt.