Business Class

Vicky Owens
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Welcome to Business Class — the empowering new podcast hosted by social media strategist and entrepreneur Vicky Owens. In this bold and inspiring series, Vicky dives into the real-life challenges and triumphs of being a young female business owner in today’s fast-paced digital world. From debunking the stereotypes about young, ambitious women to sharing game-changing business tips, Business Class is your go-to resource for authentic advice, social media strategies, and unfiltered conversations about entrepreneurship. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a content creator, or just love a good mix of motivation, humor, and insight, this podcast delivers the tools and real talk you need to level up. Hit follow and get ready for weekly episodes filled with actionable tips, personal stories, and behind-the-scenes social media secrets that will help you grow your brand and your mindset. If you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a 5 star review! Produced by TAEPodcast - www.taepodcast.co.uk

  1. 2d ago

    Steven Bartlett & Tom Lewis Founders of Metastat Agency : Why Paid ADs Need To Be Your Focus

    What does it really take to build and scale an agency alongside Steven Bartlett at just 23 years old? In this episode of Business Class, Vicky Owens sits down with Tom Lewis, co-founder of Metastat, the agency he built in partnership with entrepreneur and investor Steven Bartlett. Tom's entrepreneurial journey started at just 16, from writing travel articles on Fiverr and importing American sweets to experimenting with dropshipping, learning Facebook ads and eventually building a successful paid social agency. Today, Metastat helps creators turn their audiences into scalable businesses, building creator-led brands and business ecosystems through paid advertising, marketing and strategy. Tom opens up about how he got his foot in the door with Steven Bartlett, the persistence that led to their partnership, and what it was like scaling an agency from just two people to a team of ten in its first year. Vicky also explores the differences between organic and paid social, how creators can monetise their audiences, and what businesses need to understand about building a brand that lasts beyond advertising. In this episode, we discuss: How Tom started his first businesses at just 16From Fiverr freelancing and dropshipping to building a paid social agencyHow Tom got his first opportunity working with Steven BartlettThe story behind building Metastat with Steven BartlettWhat it's like working alongside one of the UK's best-known entrepreneursHow Metastat helps creators turn their audiences into successful businessesThe difference between organic social media and paid advertisingHow paid social can help businesses scale and acquire customersWhy creators need to think beyond brand deals and build their own businessesThe importance of creator-product fit when launching a productWhy community is essential for building a successful brandHow to build a business that isn't completely dependent on its founderThe challenges of scaling an agency and managing a growing teamLosing a major client and navigating a significant drop in monthly revenueWhat Tom has learned about leadership, hiring and managing peopleWhy being kind isn't always the same as being niceThe AI personal assistant Tom uses to manage his businessTom also shares his advice for creators thinking about launching their own products, why building a community should be a non-negotiable, and how the best business opportunities often come from being persistent and putting yourself out there. Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, content creator, agency founder or interested in the world of influencer marketing and paid social, this episode offers a fascinating insight into what it takes to build a modern business. Follow Tom: Instagram – @_tomlewis Follow Metastat: @metastat.agency Enjoyed this episode? Follow Business Class, leave a five-star rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and subscribe on YouTube for more honest conversations about business, entrepreneurship and growth. Send us Fan Mail Produced by TAEPodcast www.taepodcast.co.uk

  2. Oct 26

    My CONTROVERSIAL business opinions

    What if everything you’ve been told about building a successful business is wrong? In this solo episode of Business Class, Vicky Owens shares her most controversial business opinions and challenges the expectations that can leave entrepreneurs feeling behind, overwhelmed and constantly chasing the next milestone. From the pressure to wake up at 5am and build a big team to the obsession with hitting six-figure months, Vicky unpacks why success doesn’t have to look the same for everyone and why building a profitable, sustainable business that fits your life can be far more valuable than chasing impressive numbers. Drawing on her own experience as a business owner, Vicky gets honest about the realities of entrepreneurship, leadership, social media and the pressure to do more, earn more and grow faster. In this episode, Vicky discusses: Why you don’t need to wake up early to be successful in businessThe truth about hiring a team and why bigger doesn’t always mean betterWhy you shouldn’t spend money on a fancy office just for appearancesRevenue vs profit and why a big turnover doesn’t automatically mean successWhy every business experiences quiet months and financial ups and downsWhy being busy isn’t the same as being successfulWhy not every business needs to scale to seven figuresWhy your employees shouldn’t be expected to care about your business as much as you doThe difference between being a nice boss and being a good leaderHow to approach going viral with a strategy that actually supports your business goalsWhy it’s okay to leave networking events early and protect your energyThe difference between a personal brand and a personal social media accountWhy you don’t have to love your job every single dayWhy having a nine-to-five job doesn’t make you any less successful than an entrepreneurVicky also shares how her definition of success has changed, why she no longer wants to chase growth for growth’s sake, and why building a business alongside a job can sometimes be the smarter move. Whether you’re a new entrepreneur, a small business owner, a freelancer or someone building a side hustle alongside your day job, this episode is a reminder that there is no single formula for success. You don’t need to copy someone else’s routine, revenue targets or business model. You need to work out what success looks like for you. Enjoyed this episode? Follow Business Class and leave a five-star rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. If you’re watching on YouTube, give the video a thumbs up and subscribe for more honest conversations about business, entrepreneurship and what it really takes to succeed. Send us Fan Mail Produced by TAEPodcast www.taepodcast.co.uk

  3. Oct 19

    The sisters that own one of the largest UK fashion brands : Holly Beadle and Georgia Streeton, HERA

    What does it really take to turn a fashion brand into one of the biggest names in UK fashion? And what happens when you acquire a business that needs fixing, rather than building one from scratch? In this episode of Business Class, Vicky Owens sits down with sisters Holly Beadle and Georgia Streeton, the CEO and CBO behind HERA, to discuss the realities of acquiring, rebuilding and scaling a fashion brand. After acquiring HERA in October 2021, the sisters stepped into a business with existing customers, stock, suppliers and problems to solve. With just six weeks until Black Friday, they had to learn quickly, rebuild customer trust and create stronger foundations before they could focus on growing the brand. Holly and Georgia share what it’s really like to run a business with your sister and dad, how their different skills complement each other, and why acquiring a business can be very different from starting one yourself. From learning to manage a team and making difficult decisions to dealing with failure, trusting their instincts and developing the resilience needed to lead, they’re honest about the lessons that only come with experience. But this episode isn’t just about business growth. The sisters also reveal one of the most shocking experiences they’ve faced as business owners: an arson attack on their offices. They talk about the chaos of that period, the challenges of running a business while raising children, and why success now means building a profitable, sustainable company rather than chasing external recognition. If you’re an entrepreneur, fashion founder, small business owner or someone thinking about buying an existing business, this episode offers an honest look behind the scenes of building a successful brand. In this episode, we cover: How Holly and Georgia grew up in an entrepreneurial familyThe difference between founding a business and acquiring oneWhy they acquired HERA in 2021 and what they inheritedRebuilding customer trust and fixing business foundationsLearning from mistakes and becoming more resilient as foundersHow to divide responsibilities when working with your sisterManaging teams, leadership and difficult conversationsGrowing a fashion brand while protecting its identityThe reality of an arson attack on their officesBalancing motherhood, family life and running a businessWhy sustainable profits matter more than external validationTheir advice for aspiring entrepreneurs: start slowly and trust your gutHolly and Georgia prove that building a successful business isn’t always about having the perfect idea. Sometimes it’s about being willing to fix what isn’t working, learn as you go and keep showing up when things get difficult. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating, subscribe and share it with another business owner who needs a reminder that the journey behind a successful brand is rarely straightforward. Send us Fan Mail Produced by TAEPodcast www.taepodcast.co.uk

  4. Oct 12

    I'M PREGNANT!! My TTC journey, loss and my experience

    In this episode of Business Class, I’m sharing some of the most personal news of my life… I’m pregnant!  If you’ve ever wondered what really happens behind a pregnancy announcement, this episode is for you. I’m opening up about my journey to becoming a mum, from trying to conceive and experiencing pregnancy loss to finally getting that positive test and navigating a first trimester that was far from what I expected. I’ve always wanted to be a mum, but getting pregnant wasn’t as straightforward as I imagined. I’m talking honestly about the heartbreak of negative tests, the grief of losing our first pregnancy, and the anxiety that came with finding out I was pregnant again. I’m also getting into the realities of pregnancy that people don’t always talk about, including debilitating nausea and sickness, food aversions, medical anxiety, pregnancy scans after loss, and the guilt that can come with not enjoying a pregnancy you’ve wanted for so long. And, of course, there’s the exciting news that we’re having a BOY! 💙 As a business owner, I’m also sharing how pregnancy has affected my work, the pressure of trying to keep everything running while feeling so unwell, and how I’m preparing my business for motherhood. I don’t have all the answers yet, but I’m figuring it out as I go. This episode is for anyone trying to conceive, navigating pregnancy after loss, currently pregnant, thinking about having children one day, or simply curious about the realities of pregnancy beyond the announcement photos. My hope is that by being open about the highs, lows and unexpected emotions, we can make conversations around pregnancy feel a little less isolating. In this episode: My journey to becoming a mum and deciding when the time was rightTrying to conceive and dealing with negative pregnancy testsExperiencing pregnancy loss and navigating the heartbreakGetting a positive pregnancy test after lossFirst-trimester sickness, nausea and food aversionsPregnancy anxiety, scans and fear of childbirthWhy pregnancy medication made such a difference to meFinding out we’re having a baby boyHow pregnancy has affected my business and work lifePreparing for motherhood when you’re self-employedWhy every pregnancy journey is differentThis is a very personal episode, and it includes discussion of pregnancy loss, fertility struggles, sickness and medical anxiety. Please take care of yourself while listening if any of these topics feel difficult. Thank you for all the love and kind messages since sharing my news. 🤍 Welcome aboard to Business Class. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a five-star rating, subscribe and share it with someone who might need to hear it. Follow Business Class for more honest conversations about business, life, success and everything in between. Send us Fan Mail Produced by TAEPodcast www.taepodcast.co.uk

  5. Oct 5

    I built a £100 million brand : Colette Laxton, The INKEY List

    What does it really take to build a global business? This week on Business Class, Vicky is joined by Colette Laxton, co-founder of The INKEY List, for one of the most honest conversations yet about what happens behind the scenes of building a huge business. Colette shares how The INKEY List went from an idea between two people to a global skincare brand, launching in 2018 and rapidly expanding into retailers including Sephora, Boots and Cult Beauty. But this isn't a polished founder success story. Colette opens up about the realities of scaling incredibly quickly, cash-flow problems, having to raise investment, the pressure of running a business across multiple countries and the decisions that nearly overwhelmed the company. She also talks candidly about COVID, when The INKEY List had hundreds of thousands of pounds tied up in Sephora stores just as they closed globally and how the company went from fearing it might not survive to tripling its growth during lockdown. The conversation then gets into the realities of leading a 100+ person team, making difficult decisions about employees, company culture, people-pleasing, being underestimated as a woman in business and learning to trust your own judgement. Colette also shares her experience of burnout, the pressure of constant growth and how her definition of success has completely changed. Instead of chasing bigger and bigger numbers, she now talks about sustainable growth, balance and actually enjoying the business she has built. If you're a founder, entrepreneur or business owner who has ever wondered whether everyone else has it more together than you do, this episode is a must-listen. In this episode: • How The INKEY List was created • Turning a clear business “why” into a global brand • Going from idea to launch in just 18 weeks • The reality of scaling too quickly • Cash flow and the hidden costs of rapid growth • What COVID really looked like behind the scenes • How The INKEY List survived and then grew during lockdown • Building and managing a 100+ person team • Leadership mistakes and lessons • Company culture and understanding what employees actually value • Being a woman in business and feeling underestimated • Imposter syndrome and learning to trust yourself • Burnout and the pressure of constant growth • Redefining what success means • Why sustainable growth matters more than endless growth This episode is kindly sponsored by Omnisend. Omnisend is an email marketing platform used by Vicky in her own business. If you've outgrown your current email marketing tools but the thought of migrating feels overwhelming, Omnisend handles the migration for you. Use code VICKY for 30% off your first three months. Send us Fan Mail Produced by TAEPodcast www.taepodcast.co.uk

  6. Sep 28

    How to lock the F*CK in for 2026

    How do you actually get your business back on track when you’ve lost a bit of momentum? In this episode of Business Class, Vicky is getting brutally honest about how to lock the f**k in for the rest of 2026 and taking you through the exact business reset she’s using to get herself, her team and her business focused again. From setting SMART goals and auditing your business to reviewing your finances, productivity, sales, ideal customer profile and personal life, this episode is essentially a full end-of-year business audit you can do alongside her. Vicky shares the questions she asks herself (and her team) to work out what’s going well, what isn’t, what’s been put off and what needs to change, plus plenty of honest admissions about her own productivity, finances, competitors, sales process and business blind spots. Inside the episode: • How to set SMART goals for the final three months of the year • Why you keep putting things off and how to create your own leverage • How to do a bird’s-eye-view audit of your entire business • The importance of reviewing your finances, team and offers • How to create a bank of testimonials and positive customer feedback • The seven areas of life every business owner should assess • Productivity tips including time blocking, traffic-light lists and the Circle Method • How to identify your ideal customer profile (ICP) • Questions to ask about your offer, competitors, pain points and positioning • How to review your current sales systems and customer acquisition • Why your first DM or email can make or break an outreach opportunity • Using the AIDA framework for better sales and outreach • How to build a database of people you meet and potential leads • Why stepping back and auditing your business can reignite motivation Plus, Vicky talks about recovering from the intensity of preparing for her TED Talk, her recent Forbes 30 Under 30 achievement, the realities of running a growing business, and why sometimes being too comfortable can actually leave you feeling stuck. This is your sign to stop winging it, grab a notebook and spend a few hours properly looking at where your business is right now and where you want it to go next. This episode is sponsored by Omnisend. Vicky uses Omnisend for email marketing, and in this episode she talks about making the switch easier by letting Omnisend handle the migration process.  Use code VICKY for 30% off your first three months. If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, freelancer or ambitious professional who needs a reset before the end of the year, this one is for you. Send us Fan Mail Produced by TAEPodcast www.taepodcast.co.uk

  7. Sep 21

    How to ACTUALLY avoid burnout as a business owner : Zoe Hindle Wellness Practitioner

    What happens when ambition, business and everyday stress start taking a toll on your health? In this episode of Business Class, we’re joined by Zoe Jane Hindle, functional wellness coach, practitioner, speaker and hormone educator, for a honest and practical conversation about burnout, women’s health, hormones, cortisol, fertility, gut health and nervous system regulation. Zoe shares her own journey from a demanding corporate career and severe burnout to building a business helping women better understand and support their health. We explore why so many ambitious women and business owners feel constantly exhausted, overwhelmed and stuck in survival mode, and what we can realistically do about it. We chat about: The early warning signs of burnout that business owners shouldn’t ignoreHow chronic stress and cortisol can affect the bodyWhy you can feel calm mentally but still have a physical stress responseNervous system regulation and simple ways to feel more groundedWomen’s hormones, PMDD, menstrual cycles and fertilityWhy stress can affect energy, periods, gut health and overall wellbeingSupplements, minerals, B vitamins and why they aren’t a replacement for the basicsUltra-processed food, blood sugar and making healthier choices when you’re busySmall, realistic habits that support your health without adding more pressureWhy successful businesses can still come with overwhelming stressProtecting your energy, setting boundaries and avoiding “busy girl syndrome”How to stay ambitious without sacrificing your healthThis episode is for anyone who feels like they’re constantly running on empty, especially female business owners, founders, entrepreneurs and ambitious women trying to balance work, health and everyday life. Expect honest conversations, practical advice and plenty of reminders that you don’t have to do everything all at once. Please note: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Find Zoe @zoejanehindle  Find Vicky @vickyowens  Send us Fan Mail Produced by TAEPodcast www.taepodcast.co.uk

  8. Sep 14

    Everything My Mindset Coach Has Taught Me

    What if the biggest thing holding you back in business isn't your business at all… but your own mind? In this solo episode of Business Class, Vicky shares some of the biggest lessons she's been learning through therapy and mindset training, from dealing with other people's opinions and the pressure of being perceived, to managing anxiety, people-pleasing and the stories we create in our own heads. Vicky talks about why your brain isn't always telling you the truth, how to tell the difference between anxiety and your internal alarm system, and why sometimes you have to go through fear rather than around it. She also explores the idea of becoming your own safe space, separating fact from fiction, understanding your values, and the difference between making decisions for your ego versus making decisions for your soul. It's a very honest, very Vicky episode packed with the mindset lessons and practical techniques she's been using in her own life and the things she's finding genuinely helpful as a business owner. If you're a recovering people pleaser, an over thinker, someone who struggles with anxiety, or simply someone who puts far too much pressure on themselves, this one's for you. Because ultimately, the question isn't "What does everyone else think of me?" It's "Who am I when nobody else is watching?" Send us Fan Mail Produced by TAEPodcast www.taepodcast.co.uk

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Welcome to Business Class — the empowering new podcast hosted by social media strategist and entrepreneur Vicky Owens. In this bold and inspiring series, Vicky dives into the real-life challenges and triumphs of being a young female business owner in today’s fast-paced digital world. From debunking the stereotypes about young, ambitious women to sharing game-changing business tips, Business Class is your go-to resource for authentic advice, social media strategies, and unfiltered conversations about entrepreneurship. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a content creator, or just love a good mix of motivation, humor, and insight, this podcast delivers the tools and real talk you need to level up. Hit follow and get ready for weekly episodes filled with actionable tips, personal stories, and behind-the-scenes social media secrets that will help you grow your brand and your mindset. If you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a 5 star review! Produced by TAEPodcast - www.taepodcast.co.uk

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  • Creator
    Vicky Owens
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    83
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Business Class
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    Business Class

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