How important is it to have a role model you can relate to when you're starting or growing a business?
In this episode Gemma is joined by Cherie Arlett, founder and fashion director Of online brand SheCan Closet, and radio presenter on Radio Cardiff. Cherie describes how fleeing an abusive relationship and leaving behind her home and job led to her setting up a business designed to empower women. She chats about the power of seeing women from all backgrounds running successful businesses, of having strong networks and communities around you, and the reality of setting up a business with £150. And she shares her top tips for keeping a business dream alive.
2 Grymuso Menywod: Cherie Arlett
Pa mor bwysig yw cael model rôl y gallwch uniaethu ag ef pan fyddwch yn dechrau neu'n tyfu busnes?
Yn y bennod hon mae Cherie Arlett, sylfaenydd a chyfarwyddwr ffasiwn y brand ar-lein SheCan Closet, a chyflwynydd radio ar Radio Cardiff, yn ymuno â Gemma. Mae Cherie yn disgrifio sut y mae dianc rhag perthynas gam-drin a gadael y tu ôl i'w chartref a'i swydd wedi arwain at sefydlu busnes a gynlluniwyd i rymuso menywod. Mae'n sgwrsio am bŵer gweld menywod o bob cefndir yn rhedeg busnesau llwyddiannus, o gael rhwydweithiau a chymunedau cryf o'ch cwmpas, a'r realiti o sefydlu busnes gyda £150. Ac mae hi'n rhannu ei chynghorion gorau ar gyfer cadw breuddwyd busnes yn fyw.
Pynciau'r Bennod
01:48: Grymuso menywod.
07:12: Pwysigrwydd cefnogi rhwydweithiau a chymunedau mewn busnes.
10:04: Pam mae cael modelau rôl y gellir eu cysylltu yn bwysig i fenywod mewn busnes.
12:33: Ariannu busnes.
17:38: Cydbwysedd rhwng bywyd a gwaith a jyglo bywyd teuluol.
22:04: Cyngor i fenywod sydd am ddechrau busnes.
Episode topics:
01:48: Empowering women.
07:12: Importance of support networks and communities in business.
10:04: Why having relatable role models matters for women in business.
12:33: Funding a business.
17:38: Work-life balance and juggling family life.
22:04: Advice for women wanting to start a business.
Find SheCan Closet here: https://shecancloset.co.uk/
Here's the Wales Online story Cherie mentions: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/cardiff-female-empowerment-cherie-arlett-22144478
Read the Alison Rose Review of Female Entrepreneurship: https://natwestbusinesshub.com/articles/rose-review-2022-a-fresh-drive-to-boost-the-number-of-female-entrepreneurs
NatWest Accelerator Programme: https://www.natwest.com/business/business-services/entrepreneur-accelerator.html
NatWest's tailored support for women in business: https://www.natwest.com/business/business-services/women-in-business.html
University of South Wales' Business Services: https://southwales.ac.uk/business
