47 episodes

Hosted by Dr Brenda Hector MBA, this podcast provides relatable and accessible advice and inspiration from successful business women who have been there and done it before you.

This podcast is where you can
• hear their stories
• share their successes
• learn their challenges and how they overcame them
• receive the advice they have for businesswomen aspiring to success
• find out what they think needs to change
• discover how we can bring about that business revolution

Only 1 in 3 UK entrepreneurs are female.
UK men are 5 times more likely than women to build a business of over £1million turnover

If UK women matched UK men in starting and scaling businesses, it would add £250 billion to the UK economy

As a woman in business and a business coach, Brenda’s mission is to help business owners to grow their businesses, achieve their goals and live the lifestyle of their dreams.

Scale Her Up Brenda Hector

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Hosted by Dr Brenda Hector MBA, this podcast provides relatable and accessible advice and inspiration from successful business women who have been there and done it before you.

This podcast is where you can
• hear their stories
• share their successes
• learn their challenges and how they overcame them
• receive the advice they have for businesswomen aspiring to success
• find out what they think needs to change
• discover how we can bring about that business revolution

Only 1 in 3 UK entrepreneurs are female.
UK men are 5 times more likely than women to build a business of over £1million turnover

If UK women matched UK men in starting and scaling businesses, it would add £250 billion to the UK economy

As a woman in business and a business coach, Brenda’s mission is to help business owners to grow their businesses, achieve their goals and live the lifestyle of their dreams.

    Go be amazing you talented human! with Lorraine Malcolm of House of Hair Aberdeen

    Go be amazing you talented human! with Lorraine Malcolm of House of Hair Aberdeen

    "Go be amazing you talented human!" is the mantra for success and personal growth at House of Hair in Aberdeen. Founder and Creative Director Lorraine Malcolm shares her story, her passion for making her customers feel good and her team feel empowered comes across loud and clear in this interview with Brenda Hector of ActionCOACH. Its not been a smooth journey but with the support of her network and loyal customers, some of whom have been with her for 20 years, and a lot of grit and determination has built a successful and award-winning salon. 

    • 29 min
    The importance of supportive womens networks with Karen Smith of BWC Aberdeen

    The importance of supportive womens networks with Karen Smith of BWC Aberdeen

    Karen Smith of BWC Aberdeen is in the spotlight with Brenda Hector. 
    Karen shares her career journey from unqualified office junior to senior executive, director and shareholder, and solopreneur.  
    A skilled communicator, salesperson and coach, Karen shares her advice for creating a high-performing sales team. 'People buy from people' and the best salespeople are warm, honest, friendly and open.  
    Karen has recently launched the Aberdeen BWC (Business Women Connect) franchise and the response has been unprecedented demonstrating how important supportive networking groups like this are to the market 
    https://www.bwcaberdeen.co.uk 

    • 54 min
    Make Your Customers Your Biggest Supporters with Catherine Shearer

    Make Your Customers Your Biggest Supporters with Catherine Shearer

    If you love cycling or mountain biking in some of the most remote and untouched wildernesses on the planet but, you're in need of an experienced guide, then Catherine Shearer, CEO at H+I Adventures can help you top that adventure!
    Now "15 years deep" into a prosperous business, she and her husband continue to craft life-affirming MTB and E-MTB adventures all around the world.
    If you're an entrepreneur looking for adventure this podcast episode is one you should not miss!

    • 27 min
    Live For Today Plan For Tomorrow With Dineo Ledwaba-Chapman

    Live For Today Plan For Tomorrow With Dineo Ledwaba-Chapman

    Join me as I sit down with Dineo Ledwaba-Chapman. She is an advocate for women’s wealth and financial well-being. As a specialist financial planner, she helps professional and entrepreneurial women Live For Today and Plan For Tomorrow.

    • 30 min
    Your business will only grow if you do with Gillian Fowler of Usana Mindset

    Your business will only grow if you do with Gillian Fowler of Usana Mindset

    Transformational life coach Gillian Fowler shares her inspiring story of overcoming serious injury and becoming a business owner.
    Find out about the collaboration between Gillian and Brenda, and join the 6-week Programme: HERE

    • 31 min
    Discrimination in the workplace with Danae Shell

    Discrimination in the workplace with Danae Shell

    Today we have Danae Shell the Co-founder and CEO of Valla with us on Scale Her Up. Danae shares her business story and we talk about getting investors or grants for your business. She will also talk about discrimination in the workplace and what you should be doing as an employer, as well as what to do when looking for new people to join your business.
    Danae: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danaeyshell/

    • 42 min

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