Female Founders

Vicky Owens & Sophie Simpson
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Welcome to the Female Founders!! 🎙✨ We're Vicky and Sophie, two business owners that share a passion for talking a little bit too much! We made this podcast for women like you, women in business across all industries. We've learnt from experience how hard it can be to manage your own business completely on your own! So, we’re here to answer your questions, spill the tea and be completely open and honest about the life of a business owner. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thefemalefounders and TikTok @thefemalefounderspod and send us your dilemmas, or any juicy gossip!

  1. 06/20/2023

    From Surviving Breast Cancer to Pitching My Business on Dragons Den

    In this episode, we’re joined by Caroline who founded LoveRose Lingerie. Caroline’s story is so inspiring. After being diagnosed with breast cancer she founded a lingerie brand to empower women who have been through similar journeys to her. This is to help them find their confidence, love themselves and their bodies again. Here are the highlights: (6:56) Designing a product from a different angle. (8:49) The first step to disrupt the market. (10:01) Prosthesis as the main business. (15:12) Dealing with investors and dealing with competition. (21:33) The power of positivity. (26:11) The traction of the business after Dragon's Den. Get in touch here: https://www.instagram.com/sociallyspeakingmedia/ https://www.instagram.com/standoutmarketingservices/ The Podcast Socials -  https://www.instagram.com/thefemalefounderspod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thefemalefounders

    34 min

  2. 06/13/2023

    Our Journey to Entrepreneurship

    We’re so excited for today's episode because it's been a year since Sophie left her job and became full-time. We wanted to dedicate this episode to our journey and share with you how we got here because been it's crazy! Here are the highlights: (2:31) Dissociated from school and life. (15:38) College and education. (21:37) Modelling is not a glamorous industry. (27:33) From retail to full-time to social media. (29:43) The turning point in his business. (32:30) The hardest thing about starting a business. Get in touch here: https://www.instagram.com/sociallyspeakingmedia/ https://www.instagram.com/standoutmarketingservices/ The Podcast Socials -  https://www.instagram.com/thefemalefounderspod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thefemalefounders

    39 min

  3. 06/06/2023

    Spirituality Saved My Life: How I Turned Crystal Healing Into A Successful Business with Elesha Arnfield

    In this episode, we are joined by Elesha Arnfield who shares her inspiring story.  Elesha found herself in a difficult place. However, there was light at the end of the tunnel when she turned to crystal healing and started her spiritual journey. Elesha is now an entrepreneur and joins us to share the highs and lows of her story so far. Here are the highlights: (2:15) Growing up. (7:57) Losing herself in the dark. (13:28) Falling into a network marketing career. (22:31) Crystal healing. (28:18) The birth of her first baby. (31:20) The importance of saying yes. (43:54) Advice for female business owners. Get in touch here: https://www.instagram.com/sociallyspeakingmedia/ https://www.instagram.com/standoutmarketingservices/ The Podcast Socials -  https://www.instagram.com/thefemalefounderspod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thefemalefounders

    49 min

  4. 05/30/2023

    How To Prepare For Your Holiday As A Business Owner

    It’s true, holiday anxiety is real. It’s something we both have had to deal with in the past and we hear many business owners deal with it too. During this episode, we share our top tips on how to best prepare for a holiday and minimise the risk of holiday anxiety. Here are the highlights: (2:04) Anxiety medication for business owners. (4:23) How to deal with holiday anxiety. (14:56) The fear of going away. (18:10) How to deal with holiday blues. (20:28) Have a plan of action for when you get home. Get in touch here: https://www.instagram.com/sociallyspeakingmedia/ https://www.instagram.com/standoutmarketingservices/ The Podcast Socials -  https://www.instagram.com/thefemalefounderspod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thefemalefounders

    31 min

  5. 05/23/2023

    The Reason You’re Not Succeeding On Social Media

    We often see the same mistakes business owners make when creating content on social media and we always get asked the same questions:  Why am I not growing and getting results? In this episode, we hope to answer lots of your questions as we explore why your brand may not be growing on social media. We also explain what you can do to change that. Here are the highlights: (4:10) The basic thing everyone needs to have. (9:32) Your instagram feed matters. (13:13) Why social media doesn't always mean sales. (15:50) The three main things to take away from social media. (19:01) The fear of posting too much. (21:39) Put your business first. (24:22) Don't let social media overwhelm you. Get in touch here: https://www.instagram.com/sociallyspeakingmedia/ https://www.instagram.com/standoutmarketingservices/ The Podcast Socials -  https://www.instagram.com/thefemalefounderspod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thefemalefounders

    30 min

  6. 05/16/2023

    Can You Be A Boss And Still Be ‘Too Nice’?

    Sophie and I are always told that we are too nice. It is for this reason that we are going to have a look at how being too nice as a business owner has gotten us into situations that could have been avoided if we had been sterner with our clients. Here are the highlights: (6:54) Being more professional in business. (11:35) The importance of being kind. (14:11) Saying no. (16:17) How to deal with client chaos. (24:54) The dilemma of being a Mum and a business owner. Get in touch here: https://www.instagram.com/sociallyspeakingmedia/ https://www.instagram.com/standoutmarketingservices/ The Podcast Socials -  https://www.instagram.com/thefemalefounderspod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thefemalefounders

    31 min

  7. 05/09/2023

    From Business Failure To Successful Entrepreneur with Imogen Jersey

    In this episode, we are joined by Imogen from Sister Brand. Imogen is here to share her business journey. She shares with us the early days of her career after leaving uni. She shares how she got to where she is today, the hurdles she has faced along the way and the importance of having a strong brand identity. Here are the highlights: (12:10) Sophie’s marketing journey. (18:56) The three fundamentals of a successful brand. (24:55) How much you make in a business is irrelevant to what you sell. (27:34) Vanity metrics and the bottom line. (32:35) The biggest failure. (40:22) The difference between a business and a brand. Get in touch here: https://www.instagram.com/sociallyspeakingmedia/ https://www.instagram.com/standoutmarketingservices/ The Podcast Socials -  https://www.instagram.com/thefemalefounderspod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thefemalefounders

    46 min

  8. 05/02/2023

    STOP Comparing Yourself To Other Businesses

    Everyone has access to social media and we believe this is often where pressures comes from. In this episode, we explore why you should stop comparing yourself to other businesses. We are all guilty of it. We all look up to other businesses and often social media is the culprit. We have all seen those posts where business owners say they have onboarded 3 new clients this week, they’ve hit 10k this month etc. However, stop and ask yourself, is it actually true? Here are the highlights: (2:00) Our giveaway winner. (15:51) Why you shouldn’t share your failures on social media. (18:37) Be honest on social media. (24:54) Keeping it real. (27:01) How to deal with negative comments. Get in touch here: https://www.instagram.com/sociallyspeakingmedia/ https://www.instagram.com/standoutmarketingservices/ The Podcast Socials -  https://www.instagram.com/thefemalefounderspod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thefemalefounders

    32 min
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Welcome to the Female Founders!! 🎙✨ We're Vicky and Sophie, two business owners that share a passion for talking a little bit too much! We made this podcast for women like you, women in business across all industries. We've learnt from experience how hard it can be to manage your own business completely on your own! So, we’re here to answer your questions, spill the tea and be completely open and honest about the life of a business owner. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thefemalefounders and TikTok @thefemalefounderspod and send us your dilemmas, or any juicy gossip!

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  • Creator
    Vicky Owens & Sophie Simpson
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  • Episodes
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    © Copyright 2023 Vicky Owens & Sophie Simpson
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