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Building a Family Business: The Story of Mama Soul Food with Andrea Manguera
In this episode of Coffee with a Female Founder, Andrea Manguera shares her journey as a business owner of two distinct Businesses: Mama’s Soul Food, a seafood restaurant in Manchester, and Sirens Pole Fitness. She discusses the challenges and triumphs of running a family business. Andrea also opens up about overcoming self-doubt, managing burnout, and the significance of self-care in entrepreneurship.
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From Personal Branding to Email Marketing , Margaret Ward shares it all
In this episode, we’re joined by Margaret Ward, an email marketing specialist and strategist. She shares how every job she’s ever had played a bigger role in shaping her expertise, and how she was freelancing her way through uni long before she realised she was running a business. Margaret breaks down what really makes a good email and the key automations every small business should have in place.
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From Employee to Entrepreneur: Hannah Swarbrick-Done's Journey
In this conversation, Hannah Swarbrick shares her journey from a varied career in hospitality and marketing to founding her consultancy, Yellow HR. She discusses the importance of employee experience, effective communication, and the challenges of scaling a business. Hannah emphasises the need for a strong workplace culture and the significance of hiring the right people to drive growth.
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Does Your One Woman Small Business Really Need Systems?
In this conversation, Rachelle Williams, a female founder and agile coach, shares her journey from working in large consultancies to becoming an independent consultant. She discusses the importance of agile methodologies in organisations, the challenges of transitioning to self-employment, and the value of community support for business owners. Rachelle emphasises the need for tailored approaches in agile coaching.
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From Fashion To Freedom with Eleanor Bradley
In this episode, we talk with Eleanor Bradley about her journey from starting her sustainable clothing brand, Wild Strings, to building her service-based business, Ellie Stitches. She shares the highs and lows of running a fashion business, what it felt like to let go of her first venture, and the lessons she’s carried forward. Eleanor also talks about defining success on your own terms, staying flexible, and embracing imperfection as part of the entrepreneurial journey.
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