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Between The Bells - Growing A Business In School Hours10 - The Power of Getting Started - Freelance Life with Caroline SaundersSend us a textIn this episode of Between the Bells, I’m joined by my longtime team member and friend Caroline Saunders. Caroline shares her honest and relatable journey from big-brand marketing in the corporate world to building a thriving freelance PR and marketing business around school hours. We talk about juggling house moves, raising two boys, winning awards, and why flexibility has always been her north star. Caroline opens up about the confidence it takes to work on your terms and the tools that help her stay on top of things2025-06-0917 minBetween The Bells - Growing A Business In School Hours09 - Breathwork, Balance and Business: A Creative Story with Heidi SnelgroveSend us a textIn this inspiring episode of Between the Bells, I’m joined by Heidi Snelgrove, founder of creative production company We Love Images. Heidi shares her journey from high-end agency work to building a business around motherhood, creativity, and a love for real stories. We explore how she landed a major client straight out of the gate, why she’s prioritising brave moves this year, and how breathwork has become a daily reset that keeps her grounded. She recommends the Breathpod app for anyone wanting to explore breath-led wellbei...2025-06-0218 minBetween The Bells - Growing A Business In School Hours08 - From Corporate Escapee to Riverfront Entrepreneur - With Emma TarringSend us a textIn this episode of Between the Bells, I’m joined by the brilliant Emma Tarring – marketing strategist, corporate escapee, and co-founder of The Corporate Escape Club. Emma shares her inspiring journey from corporate life to running a flexible, purpose-led business that fits around family and real life. We talk about the power of keeping your offer simple, choosing clients who make you smile, and building a business that grows with you. Emma also shares top tips on tools she swears by, and her advice for anyone just starting out. This o...2025-05-2719 minBetween The Bells - Growing A Business In School Hours07 - Creating Connections Through Chocolate with Vicki MooreSend us a textIn this episode of Between the Bells, I'm joined by the brilliant Vicki Moore, founder of It's All About the Wrapper. Vicki shares her inspiring journey from corporate life to building a thriving branded chocolate business, all while raising her young family. We talk about the importance of networking, keeping business simple, and nurturing existing clients. Vicki also shares a creative, actionable homework assignment you’ll want to start right away!🎙️ Edited with precision by podcast editing master, Mike Roberts of Making Digital Real ⏺️ Got f...2025-05-1915 min
Work It Like A MumFrom Invisible to In-Demand: How to Build a Career-Changing NetworkSurprise! We’re dropping a bonus episode this week — pulled from one of our recent LinkedIn Live conversations — and it’s a good one.In this special edition, I’m joined by the ever-brilliant Rebecca Newenham, founder of Get Ahead, a business support agency that connects businesses with freelance experts on a flexible basis. With 14 years in business and zero cold calls, Rebecca has grown her company purely through the power of networking.She also runs LinkedIn Local Guildford and is known by many (myself included...2025-05-1334 minBetween The Bells - Growing A Business In School Hours06 - Elizabeth Willetts - Done Is Better Than PerfectSend us a textIn this inspiring episode of Between the Bells, Rebecca is joined by Elizabeth Willetts, founder of Investing in Women and passionate advocate for flexible working. Elizabeth shares her powerful story of launching a business during the pandemic, building a thriving community, writing her book Flex, and championing flexible careers for women. Packed with actionable tips on taking consistent action, automating your business, and staying focused on your goals, this episode is a must-listen for any entrepreneur growing a business between the school bells.Useful links for Elizabeth :...2025-05-1219 minBetween The Bells - Growing A Business In School Hours05 - From Hospital Bed to HR Boss - Emily Gibson’s StorySend us a textIn this inspiring episode, Rebecca chats with Emily Gibson, founder of The HR Patch, about building a thriving HR consultancy while raising young children. Emily shares how an unexpected accident gave her the time and space to properly launch her business, why staying rooted in your why is crucial, and how to avoid getting lost in comparison. From her trusty to-do lists to her high-street office move, Emily opens up about the challenges, lessons, and joys of flexible entrepreneurship. A must-listen for anyone balancing ambition with everyday lif...2025-05-0621 minBetween The Bells - Growing A Business In School Hours04 - Be Your Best Boss - How Dana Stevens Redefined SuccessSend us a textIn this episode of Between the Bells, I’m joined by career change coach Dana Stevens – and what a powerful conversation we had.Dana shares her story of moving from a high-pressure role in the advertising industry to creating a business that works for her, not the other way around. We talk about the tipping point that made her say, “That’s it – I’m done,” how she started her coaching business while still working part-time, and why finding community was the biggest ga...2025-04-2825 minBetween The Bells - Growing A Business In School Hours03 - The Rule of One: How to Write Copy That Connects with Laura SandsSend us a textIn this episode of Between The Bells, I’m joined by copywriter and workshop leader Laura Sands. After leaving a corporate marketing role in search of flexibility and challenge, Laura built a thriving freelance business that now includes copywriting, AI-integrated content training, and practical workshops.We chat about: ✍️ How Laura went from blogging on maternity leave to full-time freelance copywriting🧠 Why she believes good writing starts with knowing what good looks like 🧰 The power of breaking writing into three steps: planning, drafting, editing 💬 How to apply the...2025-04-2222 minBetween The Bells - Growing A Business In School Hours02 - Business On Your Terms: Erin Thomas-Wong’s Flexible Approach to SuccessSend us a textIn this episode of Between The Bells, I’m joined by the wonderful Erin Thomas-Wong - life-friendly business mentor, top 100 UK Female Founder, podcast host, and author of Mumpreneur Evolution. Erin has built a business that prioritises flexibility, clarity, and family, and she now helps other women do the same.We dive into: ✨ Erin’s journey from TV production to five-time business owner✨ Why flexibility isn’t a compromise — it’s a choice✨ Systems and tools that support a life-friendly business (Kajabi, Buffer, QuickBooks)✨ The power of support and outs...2025-04-1425 min
The Virtually Amazing Assistants PodcastEpisode 15 – Virtually Amazing with Rebecca Newenham
Interview with Rebecca Newenham of Get Ahead VA: Exploring Franchising and Flexible Working
In this episode of Virtually Amazing Assistants, Shelley interviews Rebecca Newenham, founder of Get Ahead VA, discussing the transition from corporate buying to establishing an award-winning outsourcing agency and franchising business.
Rebecca shares insights into the advantages of franchising, managing virtual teams, and the importance of flexibility in the workplace.
The conversation also covers her book ‘Virtually Yours’ and tips for those considering starting their own franchise.
00:00 Introduction to Virtually Amazing Assistants
00:36 Meet Rebecca Newenham: Franchise Profe...2025-03-2422 minBetween The Bells - Growing A Business In School Hours01 - Ditch the 9–5: How Mel Booth & Klara Akerstrom of Marketing Lab Built a Thriving AgencySend us a textWelcome to the very first episode of Between The Bells – the podcast for ambitious entrepreneurs building brilliant businesses that fit around family life. I’m your host, Rebecca Newenham: founder of Get Ahead, franchise consultant, business mentor and proud mum of three.In this debut episode, I’m joined by the fabulous Mel Booth and Klara Akerstrom – co-founders of the award-winning Marketing Lab. These two inspiring women met at the school gates and turned a shared desire for flexible work into a thriving agency. Ten years on, they’re still going strong – a...2025-03-2322 min
Hands Up If You're HumanFrom Buyer to Business Owner - Finding Your Freedom with Rebecca NewenhamWhat do you do when you want to go back to work after having a family BUT you can't find any jobs that meet and accommodate all your needs?Well, if you are this weeks guest, you start your own business specifically designed to meet and accommodate everything you now want and need.This week I am speaking with Rebecca Newenham, a woman with a great many hats - just listen to the intro to the episode to hear how many - and all of them as a result of being clear what she wants...2025-03-1852 min
Work-Life Balance Confessions: Stories and Tips to Enlighten and Inspire How to Juggle What Matters37: On the Hidden Impact of Debt, Body Image Struggles, and Being "Replaceable" on Work-Life Balance – Lorna's StoryIn this episode of A Fine Balance, we explore some serious life challenges that can impact a person's work-life balance, through the personal story of my guest Lorna McKenna.
Lorna works full-time in local government, alongside running her passion project of coaching and hosting a personal development podcast called "Evolve & Expand". She is also expecting her first child so is on the cusp of some pretty seismic changes in 2025.
Throughout our conversation, we cover:
💰Lorna's personal journey through debt - the anxiety and shame that came with it, and how it...2025-01-101h 07
WHO DARES LEADSFrom Kitchen Table to Virtual Empire: Rebecca Newenham's Daring Leadership JourneyRebecca Newenham, a trailblazer in virtual team leadership. Discover how Rebecca built her outsourcing empire from her kitchen table, revolutionizing remote work long before it became the norm.In this episode, Rebecca shares:Her unique approach to empowering teams and fostering autonomyThe joy of virtual work and how it transformed her business modelLessons learned from both exemplary and challenging leadership experiencesThe game-changing power of networking and its role in scaling her businessHer journey from founding a home-based business to becoming a successful franchise consultantRebecca's story is a masterclass in adaptive leadership, showcasing how she...2024-09-2237 min
Careering into MotherhoodThe CiM Community Experience with New Community Member Host Introduction.
Raise your hand if you're ready for a fresh season of the Careering into Motherhood podcast!
We're back and thrilled to introduce three dynamic new hosts from our community, each bringing a wealth of experience as both mothers and professionals.
In this episode, we are pleased to introduce you to:
Katie Bain: Mum to an amazing 13-year-old son and Head of People at Create Development, an innovative EdTech company. Katie, a passionate traveler and active member of the CiM Facebook Group since 2019, brings her love for family and exploration to our discussions.
R...2024-09-0428 min
Small Business, Big NetworkFranchising, Networking and LinkedIn LocalA Qualified Franchise Professional with the British Franchise Association, Rebecca Newenham is a business owner, mentor, franchise consultant and flexible working champion. After a successful career in corporate buying, she founded award-winning outsourcing agency Get Ahead in 2010 and welcomed her first franchisee in 2017. Rebecca helps other businesses realise the benefits of franchising as a consultant with Ashtons Franchise Consulting. She is author of Virtually Yours, a guide to finding flexible work through franchising. Rebecca also hosts a monthly networking group - LinkedIn Local Guildford and absolutely loves connecting business owners.https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccanewenham/2024-08-0521 min
Newborn to Teen and Everything in BetweenSetting up and running a small business (with Children!) with Rebecca NewenhamRebecca started her business when her children were quite young (the youngest was starting school) and she wanted to ‘find her thing’. We chatted about: Rebecca's background – she set up an outsourcing agency ‘Get Ahead’ in 2010 working with companies to provide Virtual Assistants (VAs). Having an open mind and a confidence to see where things go and how setting up a business feels like nurturing another child! Balancing having a family and young children when setting up a business and how Rebecca managed it. The challenges Rebecca faced along the way, how she tackled them and the impact this...2024-06-2636 min
The School RunE56: Curious to ask questionsIn this week's episode Jane & Liv chat with Rebecca Newenham from Get Ahead.
Rebecca talks in this episode about the power of LinkedIn and asking questions when building your networks. She is the founder of Get Ahead VA. She is an evangelist for flexible working and a great supporter of her fellow entrepreneurs. Above all, Rebecca is a people person – knowing what makes someone tick is key to providing them with the right support.
Rebecca’s team of over 80 virtual assistants and franchisees provide marketing and business support services to SMEs across the...2024-02-2634 min
The Franchise Marketing ShowRebecca Newenham Get Ahead VAConnect with Rebecca here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccanewenham/2023-12-1821 minWork It Like A MumRebecca Newenham Shares Her Story of Giving up Corporate Life to Make a Thriving Living Working from Home.Rebecca Newenham is an award-winning CEO and Founder of Get Ahead, an outsourcing agency for small businesses and entrepreneurial brands. Growing up, Rebecca watched her own mum run a successful business, and Rebecca's dream was to open a thriving business, too.After leaving her corporate job after having children, Rebecca was presented with the perfect opportunity to launch her own business and Get Ahead was born.Today she'll share how she got started, why she chose to go into franchising and what it was like writing her first book. Enjoy!...2023-02-0932 min
Career Interrupted[Episode 134] Is franchising for you? How franchising could scale your business with Rebecca NewenhamImagine if Apple had been called Steve Jobs Technology Solutions or Tesla had been named Elon Musk Electric. 😲 No offence to Steve, but we’re not sure Apple would have topped quite as many cool brand lists without its iconic name and branding. What you call your business and your vision for it is something you want to nail from the start. Will it just be you, or are you going for global domination? (No, we can’t say that without thinking of Dr Evil’s laugh either! 🤣)It’s a point Rebecca Newenham, our guest on the p...2022-04-1224 min
The Business Awards ShowEpisode 031:Interview with Rebecca Newenham - Silver Winner Best Businesswomen AwardToday I am joined by Rebecca Newenham from Get Ahead VA an award-winning franchise and Silver Winner Best Businesswomen Awards. After a corporate career in buying for retail giants Superdrug and Sainsburys, Rebecca was looking for a flexible work solution that could fit around her lifestyle and three daughters. Having looked at various business ideas and the way the employment landscape was shaping up in 2010, Rebecca felt a virtual assistance business offered the best solution and she launched Get Ahead. It’s been a pleasure for Rebecca to watch her team grow to over 50 virtual specialists and wi...2022-01-2618 min
The Life-Friendly Business Podcast For Female EntrepreneursEp 19 - Thinking Big with Rebecca NewenhamAfter a corporate career in buying for retail giants Superdrug and Sainsburys, Rebecca was looking for a flexible work solution that could fit around her lifestyle and three daughters. Having grown up with a successfully self-employed mother, Rebecca knew it was possible to work as well as be there for school drop off and pick-ups. Her mum was a real inspiration and Rebecca grew up knowing that she wanted one day to run her own business just like her mum did.
Rebecca is now the Founder of Get Ahead - Your Virtual Agency and with a team...2021-10-0633 min
The Women In Business Radio ShowStarting And Growing Your Business With A FranchiseIf you want to grow your business, have you considered a Franchise model? Creating a franchise is a well-established business model for growth, but it's not a quick or easy route.Our Special Guest today, Rebecca Newenham has done just this and created a multi-award winning business, Get Ahead, which now has over 40 franchisees. Rebecca shares her experience of setting up the franchise, the pitfalls, the ideas and how to make it work.We also cover what to think about and look for if you want to start a business...2021-05-0655 minThe Women In Business Radio ShowStarting And Growing Your Business With A FranchiseIf you want to grow your business, have you considered a Franchise model? Creating a franchise is a well-established business model for growth, but it's not a quick or easy route.Our Special Guest today, Rebecca Newenham has done just this and created a multi-award winning business, Get Ahead, which now has over 40 franchisees. Rebecca shares her experience of setting up the franchise, the pitfalls, the ideas and how to make it work.We also cover what to think about and look for if you want to start a business...2021-05-0655 min
The DisenfranchisedRebecca Newenham - Get Ahead VA - Manage your time effectivelyWould you believe us if we said that there was a way to set up a business and earn money quickly?
Well, you shouldn't!
Even if you're buying into someone else's proven business model where they give you tools, support and guidance, there is no guarantee of success.
You will still need to be prepared financially, especially during the first year and be prepared to work hard to make the business work yourself.
Your working hours will also change and so will need to manage your efforts efficiently.
2021-04-0842 min
The Art of Value Whispering Podcast | Meaningful Marketing for IntrovertsBuilding your Virtual Team : Rebecca Newenham Welcome the Driven Female Entrepreneurs Podcast! The weekly show that helps you dream bigger and achieve more in your business, by learning what works from successful female entrepreneurs. In this episode In this episode of the Driven Female Entrepreneurs Podcast, I speak with Rebecca Newenham, the Founder of Get Ahead VA - Your Virtual Agency. Much as she loved her job as a retail buyer for large high-street stores, Rebecca took a career break when she started her family. However, when her youngest daughter started schoo...2021-03-1732 min
Virtually AmazingVirtually Amazing the Podcast with Rebecca Newenham2020-11-2250 min
What The World ThinksThings people are looking forward to doing most when lockdown is lifted (part 1)Sam has created a playlist on Spotify of all the music featured in the episodes of What The World Thinks. Find it here if you're interested in listening.Thank you to those who shared their thoughts (in order of appearance):Isabel Sachs, Culture Manager & Communications Consultant (instagram.com/bel_bites)Carolyn Pearson, CEO of Maiden Voyage (maiden-voyage.com)Simon Young, Managing Director of Institution (institution.co.uk)Jess Baker, Digital & Lead Generation Executive at KCSSuchandrika Chakrabarti, Freelance Journalist, Broadcaster, Comedian and Media Trainer (suchandrika.com)2020-05-0900 min
The Successful Women Podcast Show with Gill Donnell094: Rebecca Newenham, Founder Get Ahead VARebecca Newenham founded Get Ahead VA in 2010 after recognising a gap in the market for virtual assistance services that offered the flexibility, value and performance that small businesses and start-ups need in the 21st century, digital economy. Get Ahead VA delivers nationwide virtual assistance services for small-to-medium sized businesses and entrepreneurs. With clients ranging from will writers to window cleaners, financial consultants to fashion designers, all of their clients are motivated and driven business owners, with clear plans for business growth. Located right across the UK, they all recognise the value of outsourcing, passing onto others tasks...2020-01-1921 min
Brooklands Radio Just Women Individual InterviewsRebecca Newenham JW 190917Rebecca Newenham of Get Ahead VA specialises in helping businesses of all sizes and from all sectors get ahead. Whether that involves getting out there and generating more sales or focusing on strategic vision. https://www.getaheadva.com2019-09-2000 min
Brooklands Radio Just Women InterviewsJust Women 17th September 2019Ivana O'Brien talks with Rebecca Newenham of Get Ahead VA who specialises in helping businesses of all sizes and from all sectors get ahead. Whether that involves getting out there and generating more sales or focusing on strategic vision, Sally Rule who is The Property Person, your property consultant with over 30 years of experience in the property markets, Sally is the ‘go-to-expert’ in all things property and Sheila Chauhan of Smile 101, a private dental practice in Windsor and Guildford offering a range of services and products including the latest invisible orthodontic braces, for adults, teenagers and children.2019-09-1900 min
The Happiness Habits Transformation Podcast#30 From career break to award-winning with Rebecca NewenhamWhen Rebecca Newenham took a career break from her job as a retail buyer she began a journey of discovering what the right business was for her. In our interview, you’ll hear how she didn't want to settle for a career that didn't suit her lifestyle and was passionate about creating something bigger than herself. Rebecca shares how she overcame her fear of scaling and launching her franchise business, how working with a coach has been such a game-changer in her life and work, why she doesn't feel guilty for taking time out of her business for herself and he...2019-09-1946 min
The Ideal Life Club Podcast#30 From career break to award-winning with Rebecca NewenhamWhen Rebecca Newenham took a career break from her job as a retail buyer she began a journey of discovering what the right business was for her. In our interview, you’ll hear how she didn't want to settle for a career that didn't suit her lifestyle and was passionate about creating something bigger than herself. Rebecca shares how she overcame her fear of scaling and launching her franchise business, how working with a coach has been such a game-changer in her life and work, why she doesn't feel guilty for taking time out of her business for herself an...2019-09-1900 min
Comeback Girl PodcastsPodcast #13 - Rebecca Newenham on the Life of a Virtual AssistantWelcome to the Comeback Girl podcast This week, I am talking to entrepreneur Rebecca Newenham, founder of Get Ahead Virtual Assistant agency. How would you like to do what you love working from home, around all of your other priorities your smartphone as your office? Or finally run your own franchise with a proven toolkit and a ready made blueprint for success?
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(2.20) Left retail buying in London for 8 year career break – strategic decision. It wasn’t until Robin, youngest started school that she thought “I’d love to be doing something but I don’t quite know what”. She had been cha...2019-01-3028 min
She Owns SuccessSOS046: How To Get Ahead And Get More Done With Rebecca Newenham of Get Ahead VALooking to start a business after a career break? In 2010 Rebecca Newenham returned from her 8 year career break with a bang, setting up Get Ahead VA to provide virtual support for Entrepreneurs and Small business owners. The business has grown rapidly, with clients nationwide and further expansion taking place into the franchise space. 2017-06-1237 minBrooklands Radio Just Women InterviewsJust Women 2nd May 2017Alison Florence & Doreen Pipe talk with Rebecca Newenham, of Get Ahead VA Virtual Assistants, Katy Taylor, PR Consultant and Emma Randall from Mindful Eating2017-05-0500 min