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Scale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and success“It’s ok if you don’t know something” with Kirstin EjsmontWelcome back to Scale Her Up!Today, we have Kirstin Ejsmont the owner of Kirstin Ejsmont Business Law. After an extensive career in big law she decided to start her own business during COVID-19. She’s a general cooperate business law expert, with a passion for advising others on the legal aspects of starting a business. She specializes in incorporated businesses, mediating the relationships between directors and shareholders, funding and finance. Her goal when starting her business was to help people feel comfortable achieving their dreams and revolutionising the small and medium business sectors. In today’s epis...2025-06-1740 min
Scale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and success“Staying true to my values and being myself throughout” with Sarah LeighWelcome back to Scale Her Up!Today we have Sarah Leigh the owner and CEO of Weirwood Consulting. Although she’d always had thoughts about starting her own business, she officially became a female entrepreneur in January of 2024. She started her business after seeing how big consultancy firms don’t prioritise the customer and introduced short term solutions that didn’t last. At Weirwood, Sarah prioritises the client and sets out to maintain their integrity through the whole process. She works across sectors coming into businesses and increasing their productivity and revenue. In today’s episode she speaks a...2025-06-0732 min
Scale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and success“Fixing the system, not the women” with Jenny JunnierWelcome back to Scale Her Up! Today we have Jenny Junnier, a good friend of the show and a fantastic champion of women in business herself. She is both the audit partner in Johnson and Carmichael Charted Accountants and one of the founders of the Axis Network. Johnson and Carmichael specialise in all areas of accounting- from family planning, to entrepreneurial taxes, to large and small businesses and even personal accounts. During their almost 90 years in business they’ve grown from a small firm that helped local farmers to a Scotland renowned firm that covers all. She specialises in au...2025-05-3137 min
Scale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and success“You can’t motivate yourself by putting yourself down” with Freya BiggWelcome back to Scale Her Up! Today we have Freya Bigg the owner of Faeble Arts, a freelance graphic design agency. Her services are more than just traditional graphic design, instead she sets out to be a ‘mini agency in your pocket’. She does illustrations, videos, weddings, motion graphics, web design and more. She’s got a passion for what she’s deemed ‘visual communication’ and has made it her mission to help businesses streamline the creative side of things. Her love for photoshop and advertisements is what drew her into the field but her real passion stemmed from...2025-05-2143 min
Scale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and success“It's actually really important that people don't like me" with Bob GentleAlthough Scale Her Up is all about empowering the amazing female business owners around the world, we'd be remiss if we didn't feature the equally amazing men in the space who help women be confident and expand who they are. Today's guest does just that. Bob Gentle from Amplify Me, is not only a social media and marketing expert, his business’s goal is to help business owners shine, through expanding and monetizing their personal brand. He is also one of the reasons Brenda started Scale Her Up. His unwavering belief in her ability and his own experience with hi...2025-03-2241 min
Scale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and success"Standing in your power" with Tem EzimokhaiToday's episode is an extra special one. We have Tem Ezimokhai from Helping Teachers Thrive. Not only is she a full time secondary school teacher but she hosts and produces her own podcast called Helping Teachers Thrive. It's a biweekly podcast set out to help fill in the gaps university doesn’t cover. After noticing how much new teachers were struggling with both the overwhelming amount of new responsibility and their own mental health, she wanted to create a space where they can come and get advice on things like classroom management, neurodivergence, and even their own well being. In...2025-03-1738 min
Scale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and success“Self awareness, Self love, and Authenticity” with Dr. Rachel MilneOn today's episode, we have Dr. Rachel Milne of Dr. Rachel Coaching. She's a life and business coach that specializes in reconnecting women with who they are and helping them rediscover what's important to them. Her journey began at medicine school in Dundee, where she became a qualified psychiatrist. Afterwards she traveled around the UK working in the clinical field. After taking time off to focus on herself, she found a passion for helping women through the same issues she's experienced- anxiety, self esteem issues etc. In her work she helps women become aware of patterns that affect their...2025-03-1440 min
Scale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and success“I get paid doing what I like” with Melody FordHappy IWD! Today we have Melody Ford, the founder of Meloosha Homecare. They're a domiciliary care provider that gives in home assistance and care to elderly people with the goal of allowing them to stay at home as long as possible and ensuring that family members stay family rather than carers. Since starting her business Melody has franchised it and in her 3rd year of business had a turnover of £3 million. Melody explains about her decision to go into care and the hard but exciting journey of starting her own business. In this episode, Melody talks about creating structures t...2025-03-0842 min
Scale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and success"Dream big, work your backside off to get it” with Noreen BaqirToday we have Noreen Baqir founder of Circle Finance, on the podcast. They're a financial advisor business that helps clients release finance from existing equities and properties.They assess how clients can use what they currently have to finance their future. Noreen founded Circle Finance 7 years ago after being inspired by her father’s own entrepreneurial background and property management experience. In today episode she regales viewers with her quirkier experiences on the job, the passion she has for her work, the importance of confidence, and the comfort of having more women around her in the corporate world.2025-03-0337 min
Scale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and success"Helping students succeed, remain engaged and reach for their dreams” with Carly McNamaraToday's episode we are joined by Carly McNamara of My Academic Family. It’s a social enterprise specializing in giving support to disadvantaged and first generation university students in order to get them to graduation. They do this by engaging them with their studies, showing them how to navigate the university environment and supporting their needs. Inspired by her own experience as a first generation university student and working within academia; she has a unique insight into what her targeted students need. She launched during COVID-19 in April 2020, with just £1000, and now supports nearly 100 students and holds workshops in sev...2025-02-2834 min
Scale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and success"Future CEO" with Katie WatsonToday's episode is a special one, as we have Katie Watson of Aberdeen Grampian Chamber of Commerce and the lead of BWC Futures group. Even though she's just recently started her corporate journey, Katie has been a standout star, already rising through the ranks of the chamber to become a relationship manager, and was a finalist in the Rising Star Award. Katie speaks about her career path so far and how she's progressed this far at such a young age. She also speaks about the BWC Futures group, a platform to support young professionals in the work field and...2025-02-2429 min
Scale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and success“Get to know as many woman as possible who can lift you up and help you be confident in yourself” with Tracy FranzOn today's episode we have Tracy Franz of SmartPA. She’s a business administration and performance specialist that has been in business for close to 8 years. She helps businesses optimize their function and allows them to have more time to do what they love and enjoy. Tracy shares the extremely inspiring story of what led her to start her own business. She gets vulnerable and shares her struggles with addiction, and the journey of restarting her life after getting clean. Tracy speaks about impostor syndrome, the dangers of burnout, looking outside the box, and the importance of creating goals fo...2025-02-2134 min
Scale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and success"The more diversity around the table the richer the conversation” with Lora CavenToday we have Lora Caven, an internationally recognized and decorated business coach with a focus on supporting high performing women (in and out of C-suite positions) during perimenopause and menopause. She speaks about her journey to getting to this era in her career after feeling lost following some major changes in her life. Her real passion lies in coaching other women in business through the busiest time of their lives- Menopause. After seeing just how damaging the business world is to women going through that era in their life, she set out to challenge a system designed around men...2025-02-0343 min
Scale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and success"You're gonna fail and that's fine” with Julita StachowiakToday we have Julita Stachowiak on the podcast. Julita is the Co founder of J&B Finance LTD. It is a accounting and financial consultancy firm that advises clients of the best way to run their business through a financial lens.she shares her journey of how she's gotten to this stage in her life- from moving to the UK from Poland with just £200 in her pocket, to working at one of the big 4 Accountancy firms to be a female entrepreneur of an international company with a completely female team. In their episode she speaks about the common financial i...2025-01-3031 min
Building your LeaderBrand - Personal Branding, Social Media Marketing, Sales, Leadership & Expert Business for the Modern EntrepreneurThe Five Levers of Business Growth with Dr Brenda HectorIf you're running a business but struggling to turn your expertise into profit, this episode is for you. Dr. Brenda Hector shares how systematic, proven approaches can transform your business results - even if you think your industry or situation is "different."In this conversation with ActionCOACH franchisee Dr. Brenda Hector, we explore the power of following tested business systems rather than trying to reinvent the wheel. She breaks down why many business owners remain stuck despite having great skills in their field.Three key takeaways:🔄 Find and follow proven systems - Successful bus...2025-01-3034 min
Scale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and success“You are my energy sector hero” with Michelle FraserIn today's episode we have fellow Podcaster Michelle Fraser. Not only is she the host and creator of Energy Sector Heros, she has also been a consultant in the energy and renewable sector for the past 25 years and most recently started a mentorship and career coaching program set out to help the younger generation find their feet within the oil, gas and energy field. She speaks about her career journey, from starting as a junior technician to working her way up to being a senior project development manager. She speaks about the struggles of being a woman in a...2025-01-2738 min
Scale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and success“Even if you think you aren't ready you are so just do it” with Avriel SkolnikIn today's episode we have Avriel Skolnik, Co-Founder of Kionnali Living Systems. Avriel is a true champion of sustainability, who creates self contained sustainable housing to help address the current housing crisis and combat emergency situations with housing. Her passion for the environment and keen intelligence drove her to start creating houses centered around people. As a woman in STEM, Avriel has dealt with a lot of stereotypes and condescension as a result of her gender but she's dealt with it with grace and started a company that is creating the house of the future, has over 10 people on...2025-01-2336 min
Scale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and success“Business isn't easy otherwise everyone would be doing it, even if it fails its worth taking the risk” with Vanessa Tortella & Beverley WilsonToday's episode is extra special as we have not one but 2 guests. Vanessa Tortella & Beverley Wilson join us today to speak about Vanessa’s Business, The Wine Hall and their joint venture Leyssa. Both are a boutique wine import business that sets out to connect customers to unique and specific wines. They also host joint art and wine tasting parties where they pair the two together for attendees to have a unique and fully immersive tasting experience. Although the two haven't known each other long, they had an instant connection based on their shared passions and love for all th...2025-01-2046 min
Scale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and success"Looking after yourself first" with Kerry SmithToday we have Kerry Smith, founder of T28 and Team Cycle. T28 is an online platform for all things fitness, with programs like the 28 day transformation and 10 minute challenges. After starting her entrepreneurial journey during the COVID 19 pandemic, Kerry has managed to expand her business into team cycle, a warehouse dedicated to spin classes. In this episode Kerry speaks about the future of women's fitness, and how she strives to make her business inclusive and welcome to all. She speaks about how to be inventive in such a niche space, the shocks she's had from building a business from...2025-01-1645 min
Scale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and success"Lets make as much of today and tomorrow as we can" with Gillian DonaldIn today's episode we have Gillian Donald of Blackadders and CHAS. Gillian is a truly inspirational woman, who not only is a partner in her firm’s HR and employment team, but is also a trustee on the board of CHAS, a children's charity set up to assist and provide hospice care for families with ill children. Gillian speaks about her career journey to this point, and the major differences and challenges that come with balancing the two. She speaks about the importance of listening to the people around you,having open conversations between employers and their staff and be...2025-01-1342 min
Scale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and success"Don't rule out working for yourself" With Fiona ThomsonOn today's episode we have Fiona Thomson, the founder of FT Rewards.They help businesses become an attractive place to work, and devise strategies for companies to help employee retention and increase employee satisfaction. Although she’s somewhat new to the entrepreneurial landscape, Fiona has flourished in it. Although she does speak about the learning curve she experienced when starting a new business, like the challenges she faced and the lessons she's learned. Her prior experience has helped her shape FT Rewards to be what she's dreamed of. Today, she speaks about staff retention and satisfaction, how crucial networking wa...2025-01-0237 min
Scale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and success“Raise awareness, make a difference” with Genevieve SmithToday's podcast is one very near and dear to Brenda's heart. In this episode she has Genevieve Smith, with Cancer Research UK (CRUK) and more specifically Business Beats Cancer Aberdeen. After a long career in sales, Genevieve found herself unsettled and looked for a career change. When the position within CRUK opened up she made the jump into the third sector and has loved every second of it. In just over a year in the position, she has helped raise over £60,000 and founded boards in both Dundee and now Aberdeen. Today, she speaks about this decision-The challenges she faced, t...2024-12-3027 min
Scale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and success"Never be afraid of diversity; embrace it" with Adriana UribeIn today's episode we have Adriana Uribe, a member of the Grampian Regional Equality Council. Adriana is a true champion for inclusion and works with minorities across the grampian area on issues like language assistance, discrimination and even neurodivergent help. The council offers a multitude of services ranging from language cafes where English speakers of all proficiency levels can get together to practice, to language programs and even advisory services. She has a passion for intersectionality, and strives to create an even field for minorities in business and beyond. Besides her work in the council, she's a successful entrepreneur...2024-12-2746 min
Scale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and success"I'm passionate about giving women their voice and power back" with Aileen AlexanderIn today's episode we have Lifestyle physician Dr. Aileen Alexander. Her Business, Nourish Health and Wellbeing, is meant to help and optimize the health of working women. She targets specific issues that arise from the workplaces- like high blood pressure, self confidence etc. She sets out to empower women to look beyond the calories and take charge of their health. Today, she speaks about how she has embraced being an entrepreneur after a long period of impostor syndrome, learning what works to impact deliverables, and even some mistakes she's made along the way. She talks about her love of...2024-12-2343 min
Energy Sector Heroes ~ Careers in Oil & Gas, Sustainability & Renewable EnergyResilience, Redundancy & Reinvention: A Conversation with Brenda Hector | Energy Sector HeroesIn this episode of Energy Sector Heroes, I sit down with Brenda Hector, a business growth specialist and franchisee with ActionCOACH, to discuss the realities of career changes, resilience through redundancy, and finding purpose in entrepreneurship. For anyone who has faced setbacks or is considering starting a business, this conversation offers practical ways to navigate challenges and turn experiences into new opportunities. Brenda also emphasizes the power of mentorship and self-belief in achieving career milestones.Key Takeaways:🎯 Use career setbacks as opportunities for change: Redundancy can be a pivotal moment for career shifts. Reflect on what you...2024-12-1033 min
Scale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and success“There are so many businesses that are thriving into something beautiful, imagine if that's you” with Nicole van Der DraaijIn today's episode, we have Nicole van Der Draaij. Nicole is the founder of Globemark, a business dedicated to helping other businesses increase their online presences through SEO optimization, and ECommerce strategy to increase digital sales. Her passion is helping business stand out among their competitors and get them to the top of google searches. Nicole grew up in a family of entrepreneurship so she's no stranger to starting her own business. Her adventurous spirit has led to her living all over the world. From starting her business in Argentina, to hiring her first freelancer in Indonesia, to now...2024-12-0942 min
Scale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and success"But look how far you've come" with Angela De SouzaOn today's podcast, we have Angela De Souza. She's CEO of The Women's Business Club, a networking program that is in over 90 countries. Even though the name may seem limiting, The Women’s Business Club is multifaceted, with Angela’s goal to do business networking different than the traditional way. Beyond the networking club they also do training workshops, conferences, magazines, and even their own podcast. Today, Angela speaks about what brought her to this stage. How her multicultural upbringing shaped her worldview, how going to university is not always the path you should take, and how her diverse work...2024-12-0645 min
Scale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and success“Asking for help is a strength not a weakness” with Lynne HamiltonAfter being made redundant at 48, Lynne Hamilton felt lost. She had been working in banking for over 30 years and in her own words was ‘institutionalised”. Suddenly, she didn’t know what to do next. She decided to undergo a complete career change, and started working for a startup. While working quite closely with the entrepreneur who created it, her entire way of thinking was widened, and she loved the environment created. She was then inspired to start her own business, Planet Tasteful that mirrored her passion- Shopping. An online boutique clothing and accessory store, Planet Tasteful is all about being ta...2024-12-0439 min
Scale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and success“Yes I'm a mermaid and a fairy” with Zara GrantIn this episode, Brenda is joined by Zara Grant the multi award winning owner of Your Love Rara, a collection of businesses centered around promoting creativity in children. From being homeless in her teens to moving completely across the world, Zara believes in living a life with no regrets. When she started Your Love Rara Ltd it with 50 quid and a homemade costume, and she has now made it into a multifaceted company with over 20 employees. In today's podcast, Zara and Brenda speak about the challenges she has faced in running a business where people don’t take her ser...2024-12-0231 min
Scale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and success"We can be competent but not confident" talking impostor syndrome with Nara MorrisonIn today's episode Psychotherapist & Stress Management Coach, Nara Morrison joins Brenda Hector, to discuss impostor syndrome. From how to recognize it, to what may contribute it, and even some ways women and female entrepreneurs can combat it. Nara also speaks about what brought her into the psychology field, how she balances her personal life with her professional one and the advice she would give to her younger self. 2024-11-3038 min
Scale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and success"There’s lots of plus points about being in business with your husband." with Elaine Cooper-WilloxBorn and bred in Aberdeen, Elaine is an expert is all things kitchen and remodeling. As an owner of John Willox Kitchen Design for over 10 years Elaine is well-versed and experienced in running a thriving business. In today episode, Elaine reflects on her journey to this point, the challenges COVID-19 brought to her business, and her advice to fellow business owners on how to shape their team ,and the key traits needed to create the perfect team. 2024-11-2732 min
Scale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successAnything you do in business is a gamble, if you're not believing in your Plan A, should it really be your Plan A?Rachel Mearns is the principal at the Aberdeen Academy of Performing Arts. She has a passion for dance and drama and has turned it into a successful full-time business. At her school not only does she teach a variety of ages but a variety of styles and disciplines. In today’s episode she shares her entrepreneurial journey from a roadside lemonade stand, to Young Enterprise at school, to then graduating with a Law degree and now running a thriving academy with over 400 pupils. Rachel and Brenda also discuss the current challenges facing businesses in Aberdeen city centre, the many ha...2024-11-2528 min
Scale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and success"Always be a leader and never a follower” with Stephanie MannIt’s time to lay down the law. Today's episode features Stephanie Mann, A partner at Laurie & CO solicitors LLP. She specialises in all things property and estate law, helping people of all different backgrounds across Scotland. As a partner of an all-female partner firm, Stephanie speaks about the challenges she faced as a young female starting out in a generationally male field. She’s experienced all types of firms (big and small) and has been working since her first traineeship. Brenda and Her speak about the worries of managing your own business, her advice to the younger generations, and...2024-11-2239 min
Scale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and success“You can’t have it all without some help and support ” with Rhian MorganToday’s podcast is all about the money- specifically what women can do to plan for their finances. When Rhian Morgan started at Accumen Financial Planning in 2006, it was because she loved meeting and speaking to people within the financial sector. Nearly 20 years later she has risen through the ranks from paraplanner to financial advisor and is now a director at the company. In this episode, Rhiann and Brenda speak about what makes you want to stay at the same company for so long, the challenges she's faced as a woman in a male-dominated field, and the lessons she’s le...2024-11-2034 min
Scale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and success“You can’t deliver service excellence with a demotivated workforce” with Margaret BrownFor the past 30 years Margeret has built her company Margeret Brown consulting, a leadership coaching business, from the ground up. After dropping out of university Margaret didn’t let that set her back, and instead threw herself into the workforce with zeal, she shortly found herself in sales- where her strong leadership and customer feedback allowed her to rise above the rest. After joining the business gateway program in the 90s, she created numerous courses focusing on sales strategy, effective leadership and personal growth. The course became nationally recognised, and gave her opportunities to coach businesses internationally and work wi...2024-11-1843 min
Scale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and success“I am resilient but not infallible” with Sarah SmithAfter 17 years working in the financial sector Sarah Smith was made redundant in 2019. While some may view this as a loss, Sarah saw this as a sign for her to finally pursue her passion. So, in January of that year, Sarah started Lightbulb.Coach. A coaching service set out to help shape the futures of young people in school and beyond. In today’s episode Sarah talks about her journey as a business owner, speaks about what coaching is and the power it can have, gives her advice to the parents of young people who may be struggling and sh...2024-11-1440 min
The Business Spotlight SeriesSET A GOAL - AND ACHIEVE IT! | With Dr. Sam Robson and Brenda Hector | The Business SpotlightFormer GP Dr Sam Robson is the founder of Temple Clinic an aesthetics and lifestyle medicine clinic in Aberdeen. In this interview with Brenda Hector of ActionCOACH, Sam shares her passion for making her customers feel confident and empowered and her strategies for creating a high-performing team in the clinic. While telling her story, she reveals several tips for success:*Trust your heart, follow your instincts* Don't think you can do everything* Find the right tribe ...they will find you* Set a goal - and achieve it!2024-09-2339 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successOvercoming gender barriers in the automotive industryElaine Arthur of QA Vehicle Solutions in a conversation with Brenda Hector shares her experiences and insights on overcoming gender barriers in the automotive industry, creating a supportive work environment, and networking for business success. Elaine discussed her personal journey, the importance of treating staff like family, and emphasized the value of collaboration, networking, and learning from mistakes. The conversation highlighted the challenges and opportunities in the industry and the importance of building relationships and trust.2024-08-1549 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successInstilling an entrepreneurial mindset at a young ageBrenda Hector and Denise Pitot of The ActionCOACH Foundation discuss the importance of instilling an entrepreneurial mindset in young people and nurturing their business ownership skills. They emphasize the need for access to childcare, funding, and visibility for female entrepreneurs, as well as the value of ActionCOACHes in helping owners become proficient at the operational aspect of their businesses. They also discuss the challenges facing female entrepreneurs in male-dominated environments and the importance of educating young people about entrepreneurship. The speakers emphasize the need for more women in business to encourage economic growth and add value to the UK...2024-08-1535 minThe Business Spotlight SeriesWE’VE ALL GOT A BIG PART TO PLAY IN THE BUSINESS | With Karen Smith and Brenda Hector | The Business SpotlightKaren 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 markethttps://www.bwcaberdeen.co.uk🔔 Wan...2024-07-2952 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successWorry less and trust yourself, everything will work out with Maya Vertigans"If this won't matter in 5 years, don't spend long on it now" great advice from the founder of Planner Bee VA Services Maya Vertigans always knew that her fate was to be a business owner so she started straight out of university. In this episode, she talks to Brenda Hector of ActionCOACH about her journey and shares the message she would give to her 18-year-old self "Worry less and trust yourself, everything will work out" 2024-07-1226 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successKeeping it in the family with The Property GirlsCaitlin Mackenzie and Jenny Soutar are serial entrepreneurs, sisters-in-law and 'The Property Girls'. Jenny describes herself as accidentally a business owner but as they tell their story it's clear that she has found her purpose. The Property Girls provide a comprehensive holiday let management service within 25 minutes of travel from Blairgowrie, the tourist heart of PerthshireIn this interview with Brenda Hector of ActionCOACH the girls share their philosophy for business and the advantages of partnering with a complementary personality style. 2024-07-1233 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successUsing the soft approach to improve hard environments with Karin OvariKarin Ovari of Safety Collaborations explains how culture, communication and leadership can save money and lives in dangerous environments. 2024-06-0748 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successThere are only so many hours in a week. Scaling up with Ronnie KrupaRonnie Krupa is a tutor supporting pupils and students in various subjects through school, college and university. Realising that her time is finite, she has launched Walron Ltd, a tutoring agency to scale the service. Ronnie shares her learnings, challenges and goals for the future with Brenda Hector. 2024-06-0730 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successHow to grow a tight-knit, high-performing team with Laura MearnsLaura Mearns of Northwood North East chats with Brenda Hector about her journey as a business owner, growing her tight-knit high-performing team and the juggle of business and personal life. Her biggest tip for making it work...rest and recuperate when you need to. 2024-06-0724 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successHow to balance self-employment and family life with Rachel Fyfe of Tartan CompetitionsRachel Fyfe of Tartan Competitions shares her entrepreneurship journey with Brenda Hector. Being self-employed has enabled Rachel and her husband to achieve a work-family-life balance. 2024-06-0736 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successGo 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. 2024-03-2229 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successThe importance of supportive womens networks with Karen Smith of BWC AberdeenKaren 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 2024-03-2254 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successMake Your Customers Your Biggest Supporters with Catherine ShearerIf 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!2023-02-2127 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successLive For Today Plan For Tomorrow With Dineo Ledwaba-ChapmanJoin 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.2023-02-0830 min
Marquesitas con MapleCómo Hector logró emigrar a Canadá con 51 años y encontrar trabajoEscucha la inspiradora historia de Hector, quien a los 51 años emigró desde Argentina a Canadá y logró encontrar trabajo. Conoce sus desafíos y triunfos en este episodio.
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IMPORTANTE: Esta ci...2023-01-3144 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successYour business will only grow if you do with Gillian Fowler of Usana MindsetTransformational 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: HERE2023-01-1131 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successDiscrimination in the workplace with Danae ShellToday 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/2022-09-2342 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successHelping your business with Maggie GormanThis week I have Maggie Gorman the Business Support and Development Director at Ceteris (Scotland) Ltd with me on Scale Her Up. Maggie has an abundant history in business and is here to share her story. She shares some advice for starting and growing your business, tips to deal with a fluctuating economy and what you might do when selling your business.2022-09-0945 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successSupporting women in business with Andrew WrightThis week on Scale Her Up I have Andrew Wright, The CEO and co-founder of SmartPA. He talks about his story and Empowering women. In its time, SmartPA has provided free training to over 30,000 women that didn't have access to any. So come join us and see what you can do to help build up the numbers of women in business.2022-08-1939 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successEquality in the Workplace with Jago BrownThis week on Scale Her Up I have Jago Brown from Lead5050 and Equality Starts at Home with me on the podcast. Jago talks about his personal life, and what we can do to help bring about equality in the workplace. We will also talk about flexible working and how you can manage a busy schedule with your home life. Jago's links:https://www.lead5050.com/https://www.equalitystartsathome.com/https://www.thirdshift.co.uk/2022-07-1535 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successWork Life Balance in your business with Catherine, Laura and CatherineThis week on Scale Her Up we have 3 guests. Catherine McManus, Catherine Livingstone and Laura Smith from Wylie & Bisset LLP are with me to talk about their experiences as women in the workplace. As well as this we will also discuss work-life balance in your business, motherhood while working, and communicating with clients.2022-07-081h 06Scale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successEmpowering women with Brad WalshThis Week is a First for the Scale Her Up Podcast, we have a male guest! Brad Walsh Is the creator and host of the Empowerography Podcast. Empowerography is a platform that enables women to share their stories and successes with the world. So, this week Brad talks about his journey, his platform, and we discuss what we can all do to help women in and out of the business world.Brad's Podcast:https://empowerographypodcast.square.site/home2022-07-0128 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successMarketing yourself through videos with Diana MuzzallThis week I have Diana Muzzall from Jotolio Photography and Video Marketing Confidence. She talks about her experience of running her business for 22 years and what she has learnt along the way. She also shares some tips of what you can do to help you with making and marketing your videos, as well as some of the things you can expect to see when starting.Video Marketing Confidence: videomarketingconfidence.com2022-06-2429 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successBridging the enterprise gap with Gillian MartinThis week I have Gillian Martin, an MSP for Aberdeenshire East in the SNP. She is the founder of the Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire branches of Women for Independence and is on the podcast today to talk about the enterprise gap in Scotland and the UK, her experience in running a business and what we can do to help bring change to the current gender gap in self-owned businesses.2022-06-1742 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successCrafting Culture for your business with Nicola DavidsonThis week on the Scale Her Up podcast I have Nicola Davidson from Optimul and The Success Formula Academy. We talk about Creating a good work culture for your business and employees, dealing with burnout and about her newly launching Business The Success Formula Academy.2022-06-1027 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successTackling Business as a team with Laura Friedl-HirstThis week on Scale Her Up I have Laura Friedl-Hirst, Managing Director and Principal Consultant at LFH Regulatory Limited. We talk about her journey as a business-woman, the importance of her team to her business and some tips for people looking to start and grow their businesses.2022-05-2036 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successBuilding towards an independent business with Claire MiddlebrookThis week on Scale Her Up I have Claire Middlebrook of Middlebrooks Business Recovery & Advice. We chat about managing a team, the flexibility of working on your own business and selling businesses.2022-05-1334 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successConfidence Talking to Customers with Wendy HarrisWendy Harris from Making Conversations Count LTD is with me this week on the podcast. We talk about conversing with customers, and telemarketing, as well as her story of becoming an entrepreneur, and how she balances running her business and living her life.Making Conversations Count: wagassociates.com2022-04-2941 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successPublishing your business with Adriana AlvarezThis week Adriana Alvarez joins me on the podcast. Adriana is the CEO and Founder of AMA Publishing where she teaches women how to start highly profitable publishing companies. Her goal is to create 10,000 female owned publishing companies by 2027. She talks about how she got round to stating her business, personal challenges she dealt with and how she overcame them, and how to incorporate your business online(and if you need too!).Adriana's Website: adrianamoniquealvarez.com2022-04-2232 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successWorking a Non-Profit with Abi ClarkAbi Clark is here from MISS - Miscarriage Support to share her story of starting and running a non-profit organization. She talks about some of her struggles along the way, learning to delegate more in her team and plans for the future.Abi's Socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/abi-clarke/MISS - Miscarriage Support https://miss-support.org.uk/2022-03-0434 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successThe microphones are turned, Wendy Harris interviews our host Brenda HectorTo celebrate the 1 year anniversary of The Scale Her up Podcast, our host Brenda Hector has the microphones turned on her this week as Wendy Harris from ‘Making Conversations Count’ podcast asks her about the route to entrepreneurship and Business coaching. Brenda opens up about her biggest business challenge which is her personal battle through peri-menopause and how she has helped other entrepreneurs cope with menopause in business.Scale Her Up: https://www.facebook.com/groups/scaleherupWendy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyannharris/Wendy's Podcast: https://makingconversationscount.com/2022-02-2525 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successFinding your voice in business with Anne-Lise KadriThis week I am joined by Anne-Lise Kadri, a woman who switched her career to her hobby after working as a teacher for over 20 years. She Talks about how her experience as a teacher has helped her to coach other voice actors and use timetabling to manage her work week, as well as what you can do making the switch and how others could benefit .2022-02-1140 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successHypnotic Healing with Rebecca Wiener McGregorThis week I am joined by Rebecca Wiener McGregor, a consulting hypnotist certified by the National Guild of Hypnotists. She talks about how practices such as meditation and mindfulness can free you from your woes in your entrepreneurial journey. Join me this episode for some inspirational and eye-opening tips and insights to help you on your journey.2022-02-0448 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successThe importance of personal finance in your business with Kaitlyn CarlsonKaitlyn Carlson, the founder and CEO of Theory Planning Partners, is with Brenda this week to chat about her journey as a Financial Advisor and entrepreneur. She shares some tips for your running your business as well as the benefits of having a financial plan.2022-01-2841 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successWhy Personal Health is important for business success with Dr Monika GosticThis week I have Monica Gostic, an award winning nutrition coach and scientist in to talk about how building your personal health can help with managing your business.Links : www.monikagostic.comwww.instagram.com/healthnfitness_coach/www.facebook.com/DrMonikaGostic2022-01-2133 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successBuilding Businesses with Ciara StockelandCiara Stockeland talks about how she has built businesses throughout her life and tips for what you can do when building your business to help you become a successful entrepreneur.Links:www.ciarastockeland.com www.theboutiqueworkshop.comwww.linkedin.com/in/cstockelandInstagram:@cstockeland@joinboutiqueworkshop2022-01-1837 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successThe importance of your Personal brand with Lisa ClunieLisa Clunie of Thrive Studios talks about her journey as a businesswoman and why your personal brand is important to your business. 2021-12-1739 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successIts a family affair with Sarah Harley of Margaret Duffus leasingSarah Harley discusses her journey as a businesswoman, taking over from her mother and working alongside her husband. As a lettings agent in Aberdeen, through global economic crises, oil price crashes and a pandemic, she certainly knows that "success through hard times is very satisfying"2021-11-1233 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successNetworking your way to becoming an award winning businesswoman with Hannah LloydHannah Lloyd shares her top tips to becoming the most connected person in the area, and being a finalist in the Association of Scottish Businesswomen Awards (Spoiler: she only went and won it!!)2021-11-0542 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successUsing the Law of Attraction to become Wildly Wealthy with Sandy ForsterAustralian single Mum and entrepreneur Sandy Forster shares her journey to becoming wildly wealthy. You can connect with Sandy using her social media links below Facebook Page: Https://www.facebook.com/Sandylforster/ Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/LawofattractionprosperitysecretsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandylforster/ About Sandy: https://www.wildlywealthy.com/about-sandy/ Website: https://www.wildlywealthy.com2021-10-2943 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successUsing the Profit First system to grow your business with Susan CrichtonSusan Crichton from SJC+0 is an accountant with novel perspective. In this interview she shares her journey as a businesswoman as well as how the book Profit First by Mike Michalowicz and becoming a Profit First Practitioner has transformed her business and those of her clients. 2021-10-2538 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successBecoming a female tech founder and supporting other businesswomen with Kate StottKate Stott of Beauty Booker, Female Tech Founder, Scottish Businesswoman of the Year 2019, Beauty Entrepreneur of the Year 2019. Founder of Most Innovative Hair & Beauty App -UK 2020 shares her experiences of building her tech business and supporting other business women in the beauty industry through challenging times2021-09-0932 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successWinning business on LinkedIn with Stacy EdghillStacy Edghill of Hibiscus Media and Events shares her top tips for using LinkedIn in business. Stacy gives some of her best advice from the highly successful LinkedWin training courses 2021-09-0938 min
Doggy Podcast¿Por qué vomita/hace diarrea mi Doggy? Invitado: Héctor Benavides. E6:T2Hola Doggy Lovers!! ¿Cómo están? El día de hoy tenemos un capítulo informativo donde hablaremos de temas que pasan comúnmente en nuestro Doggy que son los vómitos, diarrea y problemas digestivos. Hablaremos generalmente que significa cada síntoma, entender el problema y cómo podemos prevenirlo. Nuestro invitado de hoy es nuestro médico veterinario de confianza que tiene más de 20 años de experiencia. El es Médico Veterinario Zootecnista Héctor Benavides.
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Facebook e Instagram: @belhvetcentroveterinario
Correo: v...2021-07-1315 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successDecluttering your home and business with Rosie Barron The Tidy CooRosie Barron is a professional organiser and declutterer who homeschools her 4 children, looks after her 8 horses and runs her own business. In this episode we discuss the challenges of women in business and the synergies and similarities between coaching and decluttering. 2021-07-1240 min
Scale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successDecluttering and organising your business and your life with Rosie Baron The Tidy Coo“I am not Organised because I have Time, I have Time because I am Organised.”
Rosie Baron and I talk about how she manages to homeschool her 4 children, look after 8 horses, 5 dogs and numerous other animals whilst running her own business as a Professional De-clutterer and Organiser. And how business coaching is helping her to achieve even more.2021-07-0259 minDoggy PodcastHablemos del Cáncer en los Doggies y sus síntomas. Invitado: Héctor Benavides E:5 T:2Hola Doggy Lovers!
El día de hoy hablaremos de un tema que es muy complicado de hablar y que a la vez no queremos escuchar porque lo evitamos a toda costa pero es de suma importancia saber en su totalidad y es el tema es el cáncer en nuestro Doggies.
Nuestro invitado es nuestro médico veterinario Hector Benavides que es nuestro médico de confianza y de cabecera. Nos platicará qué es el cáncer, cuáles son los síntomas, cómo es el procedimiento de cura de esta enfermedad y más informa...2021-06-2913 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successThe journey from Ladette to £Million plus business owner with Judith Thorpe of Thorpe Molloy McCullochJudith shares her journey from the heady days of girl power in the 90s to juggling motherhood and running her own £multi-million business 2021-06-2547 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successMake yourself a little bit famous with Penny HaslamFormer BBC TV Presenter Penny Haslam shares the business benefits of raising your profile and great tips on how to do it2021-06-1144 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successTransitioning the family business with Claire Forbes of Response ConsultantsClaire shares what it was like working with her father and how she took over the business reins2021-06-0432 min
Best Practices in Human ResourcesEP 112: It's No Longer a Matter of If w/ Guest US Navy SEAL Hector DelgadoIt's Brenda's annual look at the country's active shooter status in the US and she is joined with Hector Delgado, retired US Navy SEAL, from ASR Alert Systems.2021-06-0242 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successBusiness growth in Biotechnology with Dr Caroline Barelle of elasmogenA fascinating insight into medical research business2021-05-2846 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successHow Nicki Young of Mummemojo helps mums and businesses to navigate maternity leave and returning to workNicki Young spotted an opportunity and built her business around it.2021-05-2137 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successBuilding a multimillion pound tourism enterprise with Freda Newton of Jacobite CruisesFreda Newton shares her challenges and successes in the Scottish tourism industry2021-05-1745 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successFamily Business Success with Hannah PowellHannah Powell of Perrywood Garden Centre and Nurseries Ltd shares her experience of owning and running a business with her parents and siblings. 2021-04-1135 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successAge is not a barrier to business with Rosee Elliott The Image WhispererRosee Elliott The image Whisperer shares her journey to entrepreneurship and tips for for confidence and visibility in business2021-03-3151 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successCustomer service is the route to business success with Julie Wagstaff of ActionCOACH UKJulie Wagstaff shares her journey to top of franchising in the UK and the ultimate accolades in customer satisfaction2021-03-0824 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successNetworking and franchising your way to business success with Angela Kinghorn of BNI Scotland NorthAngela Kinghorn shares her experience as a regional executive director of BNI the world's largest word-of-mouth referrals organisation2021-02-2341 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successConstructing a successful business - as a woman in a male dominated industry with Tamara Campbell of Campbell ConstructionTamara Campbell of Campbell Construction shares her experience of building a successful construction company with her husband2021-02-0528 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successCreating a business from your passion with Abbie Hine of WiseOceansIn this interview Abbie Hine of WiseOceans tells us how her passion for marine conservation has led to her running an international marine education business located in luxury holiday resorts around the world. Abbie shares the highs and lows and challenges she has faced as a businesswoman.2021-02-0536 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successPart 1: Ann Johnson shares her experiences of building a multimillion pound business in the Oil & Gas industryA champion for women in business, Ann and her husband Howard started Blaze Manufacturing Solutions in a summerhouse in their garden and built it into a multimillion pound business. In this interview she shares her experiences, challenges and lots of great advice. 2021-02-0531 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successDitching Imposter Syndrome with Clare JosaClare Josa is considered the UK's leading authority on Imposter Syndrome, having spent the past fifteen years working with business leaders to help them to overcome it, as well as leading the landmark 2019 Imposter Syndrome Research Study and publishing her new book: Ditching Imposter Syndrome.An expert in the neuroscience and psychology of performance, her original training as an engineer, specialising in Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing, means her approach is grounded in practical common sense, creating breakthroughs not burnout.She is the author of eight books and has been interviewed by the likes of...2021-02-0531 minScale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and successPart 2: Ann Johnson shares her experiences of building a multimillion pound business in the Oil & Gas industryPart 2: A champion for women in business, Ann and her husband Howard started Blaze Manufacturing Solutions in a summerhouse in their garden and built it into a multimillion pound business. In this interview she shares her experiences, challenges and lots of great advice. 2021-02-0541 min
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