Elevating Women in Business

Guelda Redman

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Guelda Redman is the founder of the BC Women's Business Network. She strives to provide a safe and inclusive opportunity to connect, support, encourage, and learn from other women in business. Her passion is elevating women and ensuring they grow confidently to realize their potential and amazing worth. Join her as she shares and together we learn some unique and amazing strategies to help you grow your business.

May 9

The Real Reason Your Business Feels Scattered (And How to Fix It)

Host Guelda Redmond welcomes listeners to season two of the Elevating Women in Business Podcast and addresses a common struggle among women entrepreneurs: feeling messy, overwhelmed, and scattered despite doing “all the things.” She explains this usually signals missing clarity and support, not failure, and notes that busy doesn’t equal clear when entrepreneurs react instead of lead, chase shiny objects, overconsume online advice, and lack defined priorities and systems. Redmond describes what a clear business looks like—focused messaging, intentional calendars, boundaries, confidence, and consistent growth—and offers steps to simplify: reconnect with vision, clarify a profitable core offer, drop draining tasks, narrow priorities to one audience/message/next step, and seek mentors and community. She emphasizes that isolation magnifies overwhelm and invites listeners to join the membership-based BC Women’s Business Network for in-person meetings, virtual support, and resources. 00:00 Welcome to Season Two 00:29 Why Business Feels Scattered 01:36 Busy Is Not Clear 03:26 What Clarity Looks Like 04:54 Five Steps to Simplify 07:37 Power of Women’s Community 09:09 How Community Creates Success 11:20 What Keeps Women Stuck 14:40 Your Next Right Step 16:19 Closing and Join the Network

18 min
Apr 18

Monica Hawkins on Reinvention, Client-Centered Wellness, and the Power of Networking

Host Guelda Redman interviews Monica Hawkins on Elevating Women in Business about her entrepreneurship journey, leadership in networking groups, and current work supporting women—especially around age 45 whose children have left home—who have spent years prioritizing others and want to reclaim their health and lives. Monica shares that after the company she built with closed a year ago, she focused on healing and growth and now helps clients through individualized, conversation-based support, emphasizing being heard, consistent follow-up, and long-term change rather than quick fixes. She discusses habits like committing to 7,500 daily steps for 100 days, meal prepping, and setting boundaries with a day job, along with using walks for content ideas and inspiration. Monica highlights networking as relationship-building, learning, collaboration, and joint ventures, and advises women in business not to do it alone and to show up because they may inspire someone. 00:00 Meet the Host and Guest 00:43 Who Is Monica 01:23 Business Reset and Mission 03:16 Ideal Client and Niche 04:05 What Makes Her Different 07:13 Habits for Health Success 10:18 Authenticity and Progress 13:07 Work Life Balance Routines 17:00 Advice for Wellness Entrepreneurs 18:47 Why Networking Matters 22:17 Networking Impact and Growth 24:19 Final Advice and Wrap Up

27 min
Apr 11

The Power of Community: Why Women in Business Grow Faster Together

Join Guelda Redman from the BC Women's Business Network as she shares essential business tips to help you grow your business in Season 2 of 'Elevating Women in Business'. Episodes will include discussions focusing on practical strategies for taking action, serving clients effectively, scaling a sustainable business, and the benefits of networking and collaborations. Discover how to cultivate success habits within your entrepreneurship journey, especially for women in business. Host Guelda Redman welcomes listeners to season two of the Elevating Women in Business Podcast and explains why women entrepreneurs should stop trying to grow their business alone and instead build community through groups like the BC Women’s Business Network. She outlines how isolation slows growth through self-criticism, limited options, and lack of accountability, while community provides support, shared experience, faster problem-solving, and encouragement. Redman discusses how networking groups can help women outsource non-revenue tasks, collaborate, trade services, and build trust-based referrals, and she advises evaluating groups for relationship-building versus transactional intent and joining more than one. She shares examples of members gaining confidence, leadership, clarity on ideal clients, resilience after setbacks, and stronger personal branding. She addresses barriers like family expectations, fear, anxiety, and competition, then invites listeners to attend a free first meeting using promo code “FREEMEETING” and download her ebook, The Power of Networking. 00:00 Welcome to Season Two 00:39 Why Community Matters 03:08 Isolation and Accountability 05:33 Collaborate and Delegate 08:14 Find the Right Room 10:59 Choosing Networking Groups 15:03 Real Transformations 21:08 Why Women Go Solo 24:04 Steps to Find Support 25:39 Invitation and Wrap Up Download: https://www.bcwomensbusinessnetwork.com/the-power-of-networking

27 min
Apr 4

The Truth About Networking: How Women Can Find Their Tribe and Grow Their Business

Host Guelda Redman welcomes listeners to season two of the Elevating Women in Business Podcast and shares the “truth about networking” based on her experience founding the BC Women’s Business Network (est. January 2017). She addresses common fears women feel when attending networking for the first time—social anxiety, not knowing expectations, and feeling like an outsider—and emphasizes that everyone has felt this way and that entrepreneurship can be isolating. Redman offers practical preparation tips: create 30-second, 1-minute, and 3-minute elevator pitches (reading is okay at first), bring a written list of current business struggles to spark supportive “mini mastermind” conversations, and identify complementary businesses for referrals and collaboration. She explains networking is relationship-based, not transactional, and encourages finding the right group, showing up consistently, giving more than taking, and celebrating others’ wins. She invites viewers to try a meeting via bcwomensbusinessnetwork.com with promo code FREEMEETING. 00:00 Welcome to Season Two 00:45 Why Networking Feels Scary 04:48 You Belong in the Room 08:03 Craft Your Elevator Pitch 10:45 Find Referrals and Partners 13:40 Relationships Over Transactions 15:40 Success Stories and Insights 17:55 Choose Your Tribe Wisely 19:31 Join and Stay Consistent 21:25 Invitation and Final Message

24 min
Mar 28

Your Business Isn't Growing (Even Though You're Trying)

Join Guelda Redman from the BC Women's Business Network as she shares essential "business tips" for "grow your business" in Season 2 of 'Elevating Women in Business'. This discussion focuses on practical strategies for taking action and serving clients effectively. Discover how to cultivate "success habits" within your "entrepreneurship" journey, especially for "women in business." Subscribe for weekly conversations about building a business with clarity, confidence, and community. Season 2 Episode 2: Your Business Isn't Growing (Even Though You're Trying) Host Guelda Redman introduces season two of the Elevating Women in Business Podcast and explains it will include member spotlight interviews plus conversational tips and strategies, inviting viewers to ask questions and share insights. She addresses why many women feel busy but see little business growth, pointing to unclear vision, mission, values, ideal client, marketing plan, and measurable goals, as well as doing too much non-revenue “busy work” and over-preparing instead of taking action to build confidence. She encourages investing in learning, seeking mentors, coaches, and supportive groups to grow faster by learning from others’ mistakes, and prioritizing evergreen visibility (blogs, podcasts, articles, newsletters) over short-lived social media posts. Guelda promotes the BC Women’s Business Network as a safe space for relationship-building, accountability, collaboration, referrals, and shared problem-solving. 00:00 Welcome to Season Two 00:43 New Format and Engagement 02:13 Why Growth Stalls 05:35 Clarify Vision and Client 08:48 Get Help and Mentors 16:48 Confidence Comes From Doing 18:28 Goals Over Busywork 25:25 Evergreen Marketing Moves 30:35 Networking and Community 36:57 Join the BC Network Contact Info: www.bcwomensbusinessnetwork.com info@bcwomensbusinessnetwork.com

38 min
Mar 22

From Graphics to Gentle Pet Care: Sarah Enright of Abby Bubba Pet Care with a Gentle Touch

Host Guelda Redman interviews Sarah Enright, owner-operator of Abby Bubba Pet Care with a Gentle Touch, about her shift from a 27-year graphics career to full-time pet sitting and dog walking starting in January 2018. Sarah, originally from Ontario and now in the Fraser Valley, explains the business name—Bubba was her dog, and Abby was her first Rover client—and describes her niche serving rescue pets, nervous/reactive dogs, senior animals, and pets needing medication or in-home care. She shares a story about caring for Maggie and her anxious “brothers” Joe and Hank, building trust through calm support, and discusses using the Tellington TTouch method to communicate with an animal’s nervous system and promote calm. Sarah highlights business strategies including word of mouth, testimonials, networking, in-person meet-and-greets, and requiring upfront payment, and recommends professional associations and training for new pet-care entrepreneurs while emphasizing the value of supportive women’s networking communities. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:50 Sarah’s Background Story 02:57 How Abby Bubba Began 05:17 Niche Caring for Sensitive Pets 10:05 A Nervous Dog Success Story 13:43 Tellington TTouch Explained 17:06 Getting Clients and Systems 20:40 Starting a Pet Care Business 23:42 Power of Women’s Networking 29:15 Final Thanks and Call to Action Contact Link www.bcwomensbusinessnetwork.com/sarah-enright

32 min
11/29/2025

Unveiling the Journey of Amanda Holt – Founder of The Digital Crew

In this episode of the Elevating Women in Business Podcast, host Guelda Redman invites Amanda Holt, the founder of The Digital Crew, to share her entrepreneurial journey. Amanda discusses the creation and evolution of her business, The Digital Crew, a full-service marketing agency, and the unique strategies that have propelled her success. She reflects on the challenges and lessons learned from starting multiple businesses, the importance of a collaborative team, and the pivotal role of passion in sustaining a service-based business. Amanda also shares personal insights into maintaining a work-life balance, the value of continuous learning, and the power of networking in building a supportive community for women entrepreneurs. Closing the episode, Amanda offers encouraging advice to aspiring women entrepreneurs to trust in their unique vision and connect with a strong network of supportive peers. 00:00 Welcome to Elevating Women in Business 00:23 Introducing Amanda Holt 00:40 Amanda's Journey to Entrepreneurship 02:52 The Birth of The Digital Crew 05:49 Building a Strong Team 10:07 Strategies for Success 12:12 Balancing Work and Life 15:05 The Power of Networking 18:34 Final Thoughts and Advice 19:05 Closing Remarks

20 min
11/15/2025

Navigating the Mortgage Industry with Tara James

In this episode of the Elevating Women in Business Podcast, host Guelda Redman interviews Tara James, a BC licensed mortgage broker with Citadel Mortgages. Tara shares her journey from an accounting background to becoming a full-time mortgage broker. She discusses her passion for helping clients, particularly self-employed individuals, navigate the complexities of mortgages. Tara emphasizes the importance of consistency, follow-up, and building strong relationships with other professionals in the industry. She also offers valuable advice for women considering a career in mortgage brokering, highlighting the importance of having a financial safety net and a support system. The discussion touches on networking strategies, the challenges of transitioning to entrepreneurship, and the significance of building trust with clients. 00:00 Welcome to Elevating Women in Business 00:21 Meet Tara James: From Office Manager to Mortgage Broker 01:25 Tara's Journey into the Mortgage Industry 02:48 Specializing in Self-Employed Clients 05:19 Challenges and Rewards of the Job 06:34 What Sets Tara Apart 07:53 Building Successful Business Habits 11:32 Advice for Aspiring Mortgage Brokers 16:24 The Importance of Networking 22:15 Final Thoughts and Encouragement 27:42 Conclusion and Farewell

29 min

Guelda Redman is the founder of the BC Women's Business Network. She strives to provide a safe and inclusive opportunity to connect, support, encourage, and learn from other women in business. Her passion is elevating women and ensuring they grow confidently to realize their potential and amazing worth. Join her as she shares and together we learn some unique and amazing strategies to help you grow your business.

Creator

Guelda Redman
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

20
Rating

Explicit
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© Copyright 2026 Guelda Redman
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Elevating Women in Business