9. Emma Gaudern, Karen Weir, Pete Lillie A Cast of Entrepreneurs

We’re back with a new cast of entrepreneurs, talking about their business journeys and sharing their best advice. Hosts Elaine Stroud, Chief Executive of The Entrepreneurs’ Forum, and Sally Cowling, Head of Marketing, are joined by: Emma Gaudern, Co-Founder and Managing Director of EMG Solicitors, a full service private client practice offering advice in multiple legal areas. As a qualified solicitor with over 20 years’ experience, Emma’s time is divided between running the firm and acting as deputy or trustee to incapacitated and vulnerable individuals. Karen Weir, Managing Director at Weir Insurance. Karen is passionate about making insurance personal and creating an excellent place to work, with Weir Insurance working to take the hassle out of individual and business insurance. She’s also known as ‘Wonder Weir’ by her team! Pete Lillie, Founder at Double A Side Consulting. Pete’s expertise lies in implementing commercial strategies for both start-ups and larger multinational organisations. With his consulting business, Pete’s aim is to support with business development, coaching, and creating strategies that balance both commerciality and values. On this episode, the cast look back to why they set up their businesses, through to where they hope to be in the future. Along the way, they discuss the importance of being values led, having community impact, family and role models, and how we can encourage young people to be entrepreneurial. ... Get involved with The Entrepreneurs’ Forum: https://entrepreneursforum.net/ Connect with Emma: www.linkedin.com/in/emmagaudern/ Connect with Karen: www.linkedin.com/in/weirkaren/ Connect with Pete: www.linkedin.com/in/peter-lillie-52aa56a2/