The Women Who Podcast

Get to know one of our Collaborative Partners, as Lisa is joined by Sarah McDowell, producer of this very podcast and owner of Lyrebird Studios. We talk about the partnership, common blockers stopping people starting a podcast, benefits of running one, and a breakdown of the essential equipment need to run and host one. We also talk ALOT about microphone muffs... About Sarah Sarah is a freelance digital marketing consultant, and podcast producer and coach. She has over 10 years experience in digital marketing, specialising in search engine optimisation (SEO), working both in house and agency side. She first caught the podcasting bug in 2018, and since then has launched, grown, and monetised a total of 4 podcasts, with The SEO Mindset being her most recent one. Sarah is also an international speaker, awards judge, mentor, book co-author, and co-founder of West Midlands Podcasting Club. Check out Sarah's website Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn Connect with Sarah on Instagram Sign up to the 'Let's Get That Podcast Launched' workshop About Lyrebird Studios Unleash your creativity with our state-of-the-art recording studio. Lyrebird Studios is a state-of-the-art recording studio located in the heart of Worcester, in the West Midlands. Ideal for recording podcasts, webinars, video content, voice overs, or any creative project. Get access to industry-standard recording equipment for your next recording session, and rest assured your audio sound is top-notch as our studio has been expertly treated. Our experienced team is on hand to help you set everything up, and answer any questions you have. Check out Lyrebird Studios website Connect with Women Who UK Website⁠⁠⁠ Join the Facebook group Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Browse the directory Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/good-thing License code: Z2W43J3NR7ANE1H9

Get to know our Stourbridge Area Lead, as Lisa is joined by Wendy Garrett, Founder of Garrett Learning. Wendy talks about what she does for the network, how she got into working for herself, growing her business, and how we can better manage our mental health. We also get to know Rebecca's party trick... Timestamps 00:41 - Introductions 01:13 - What Wendy does as Stourbridge Area Lead 08:55 - How Wendy got into running her own business 19:26 - Mental health first training 31:02 - Wendy's party trick... About Wendy After graduating from Bournemouth University with a degree in Licensed Retail Management, Wendy moved to the big smoke to start my operational career with Mitchells & Butlers. She quickly progressed and was headhunted by Whitbread’s Premier Inn, here she invested a vast amount of time with individual team members to develop, encourage, and promote internally. She focused on high standards and we celebrated our achievements. She has a varied career history, it’s shaped who she is and provided her with incredible life experiences and stories to share. She became a qualified trainer in 2012. ⁠Follow Wendy on LinkedIn⁠ About Garrett Learning Garrett Learning is partnering with you and your organisation to enable the team to reach their full potential, one step at a time. They create exceptional learning experiences that encourage the importance of individuality, listening, curiosity and being there for others. Discover how Garrett Learning can help you achieve your goals by clicking on the images below. Let’s get started! Visit the website Connect with Women Who UK Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://womenwhouk.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠ Join the Facebook group: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/567441940350341⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/womenwhoukbusinessnetwork/⁠⁠⁠ Browse the directory: ⁠⁠⁠https://womenwhouk.co.uk/directory/⁠⁠⁠ Businesses Growth Packages: ⁠⁠⁠https://womenwhouk.co.uk/services/⁠ Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/good-thing License code: Z2W43J3NR7ANE1H9

Get to know one of the sponsors of the network as Lisa is joined by Rebecca Widdowson, Managing Partner at Hallmark Whatley Hulme Solitors. Rebecca talks about how she got into law, and how she supports the community. They also discuss why Women Who UK is needed, and why the solicitors firm is a sponsor. We also get to know Rebecca's party trick... Timestamps 00:50 - Introductions 01:42 - How Rebecca got into Law 04:23 - What Rebecca does now and how she supports the community 07:23 - Why fundraising is important to Rebecca 14:09 - Why Rebecca sponsors Women Who UK 10:27 - Rebecca's party trick... About Rebecca Rebecca trained and qualified as a solicitor here at the firm in 1996. After that she moved to a law firm in Birmingham, before returning to Hallmark Whatley Hulme. She became a Partner in 2008 and Managing Partner in 2014, and she is also the firm’s Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer. Previously a litigator, Rebecca has developed her private client practice and now acts for clients exclusively in relation to administration of Estates, Wills and LPAs. Rebecca’s main interests are running and cycling and has done many endurance challenges for charitable causes. In addition to this she is a Governor at a Worcester High School and Board Member of the Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire. She is also Vice President of Worcester Rugby Football Club having been one of the founding members of the women’s rugby team over 30 years ago. Follow Rebecca on LinkedIn About Hallmark Whatley Hulme Hallmark Whatley Hulme Solicitors are different. Engaging a solicitor often coincides with some of the most stressful times in both your personal and business life. They understand that not only do you need a team of the very best, highly experienced experts on your side; you need practical guidance and support from real people. Connect with Women Who UK Website: ⁠⁠https://womenwhouk.co.uk/⁠⁠ Join the Facebook group: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/567441940350341⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/womenwhoukbusinessnetwork/⁠⁠ Browse the directory: ⁠⁠https://womenwhouk.co.uk/directory/⁠⁠ Businesses Growth Packages: ⁠⁠https://womenwhouk.co.uk/services/

Get to know some of the essential people behind Women Who UK, as Lisa is joined by Petra (Network Well Manager), Kasia (Area Lead for Kidderminster), and Tash (Executive Network Manager). They discuss exciting developments and events coming up for the network, including Network Well, and Business Development Day. They also discuss going self employed, importance of taking holiday, who inspires them, party tricks, and so much more. Timestamps 00:54 - Introductions 02:22 - Going self-employed 03:19 - What's coming up for the network 06:30 - Network Well 15:30 - Importance of taking holiday 16:26 - Business Development Day 26:07 - Party tricks 28:39 - Women who inspire us About Tasha McCann Natasha McCann has a wealth of experience in people focused industries, from executive administration to HR management, her combined skills and personal qualities enable her to create supportive, nurturing, and highly organised, environments for business owners to thrive in. Follow Tash on LinkedIn About Kasia Ostler Kasia is a Mortgage & Protection Adviser. She offers mortgage and protection support and guidance across Worcestershire and the UK. With over 17 years of experience in UK finance, she is passionare about guiding others, espicisallly self-employed business owners. Follow Kasia on LinkedIn About Petra Bland Petra Bland, Founder of PB Fitness and Rhythmic Gymnastics Worcester, leads our popular Network Well events. Inspired by Petra’s passion for good health and movement, we launched Network Well on 28th March 2023 to offer an opportunity for members to get away from their desks and experience a different way to network which combines the benefits of meeting like minds whilst enjoying the rejuvenating effects of nature. Follow Petra on LinkedIn Connect with Women Who UK: Website: ⁠⁠https://womenwhouk.co.uk/⁠⁠ Join the Facebook group: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/567441940350341⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/womenwhoukbusinessnetwork/⁠⁠ Browse the directory: ⁠⁠https://womenwhouk.co.uk/directory/⁠⁠ Businesses Growth Packages: ⁠⁠https://womenwhouk.co.uk/services/ Music from #Uppbeat. https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/good-thing. License code: XONCFOQSRTKKRDAU

Welcome to the all new Women Who UK podcast! A podcast for business owners, produced by business owners. Lisa Lloyd, founder of Women Who UK, is your host. We'll be chatting about business trends, busting myths, and the realities of running a business. Expect honest, open conversations about the highs and lows, the wins and the falls. Don't forget to subscribe for free whereever you listen to your podcasts, and get notified about new episodes streamed the second and fourth week of every month. So grab yourself a cup or glass of something, get comfortable, and spend the next 30 minutes or so with us on the Women Who UK Podcast. Connect with Women Who UK: Website: https://womenwhouk.co.uk/ Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/567441940350341 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenwhoukbusinessnetwork/ Browse the directory: https://womenwhouk.co.uk/directory/ Businesses Growth Packages: https://womenwhouk.co.uk/services/

As the title suggests, our first episode gives you a sneak peek behind the scenes of The Women Who Podcast - for business owners produced by business owners. Tables are turned, and usual host of the podcast, Lisa Lloyd, is interview by experienced podcaster and producer, Sarah McDowell. Listen to this episode to find out interesting facts about Lisa, why she started the community, and what she hopes to achieve with the podcast. Where to find Sarah: Lyrebird Recording Studios: https://lyrebirdstudios.com/ Personal website: https://sarahmcdowell.co.uk/ The SEO Mindset podcast: https://www.theseomindset.co.uk/ Connect with Women Who UK: Website: ⁠https://womenwhouk.co.uk/⁠ Join the Facebook group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/567441940350341⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/womenwhoukbusinessnetwork/⁠ Browse the directory: ⁠https://womenwhouk.co.uk/directory/⁠ Businesses Growth Packages: ⁠https://womenwhouk.co.uk/services/

Amy Woodcock is the founder of Naturally Grown Health, a skin health nutritionist and natural skincare creator. As a registered Nutritional Therapist and Health Coach she is passionate about helping women to discover how nutrition and lifestyle medicine with natural skincare provide the missing link to great skin (and feeling and looking great in general!). In this episode Amy shares her story, her lifelong desire to work in environmental and supportive roles and establishing herself as an entrepreneur. She shares the magic of her creations, the ingredients that she loves to work with and the benefits of taking a natural approach to your health, no matter your age or gender. We discuss the pressures of appearance by comparing ourselves to what we see online, and the wisdom that comes with age. Amy also shares the things she wanted to be as a child, and the women who inspire her. It'll be a big dinner party if she gets them all together! Find out more about Amy, her products and services via her website here: https://www.naturallygrownhealth.co.uk/ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): ⁠⁠⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-johnson/some-kind-of-feelin⁠⁠⁠ License code: NP3DJP6UFYUOY9UK

Wendy is an enthusiastic, organised, self motivated and conscientious learning and development consultant, and the founder of Garrett Learning. In this episode Wendy shares her passion for learning and how she got started as a business owner - saying yes and working it out along the way! She talks about the value and impact of mental health first aid, and her new venture, The Garrett Learning Work Retreat where business owners have the chance to escape the daily work and take time out to work ON their business rather than IN their business, whilst enjoying relaxation and the great outdoors. Wendy also shares her passion for travel and the benefits of flexible, remote working. And as always we find out what Wendy wanted to be when she grew up, and who the Women Who Inspire her are. Find out more about Wendy and Garrett Learning here: Website: https://www.garrettlearning.co.uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-garrett-7522bb50/ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): ⁠⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-johnson/some-kind-of-feelin⁠⁠ License code: NP3DJP6UFYUOY9UK

Dawn Owen is the Zero BS Coach helping women in business build the high vibe life they want. In this episode she shares her love of dancing, the early days of her career in insurance before taking the leap to set up her own business. After running a successful insurance brokerage she discovered coaching and the impact it had on her own life, so decided to train herself. She openly shares her personal experiences of depression and wearing a mask to keep up appearances before eventually learning that the more herself she is, the more successful she becomes. Dawn now helps women to do just that, helping them to attract the customers and clients they should be by supporting them to improve all areas of their lives. She explains the styles of coaching and mentoring she uses with her clients, and the importance of the coachee taking responsibility and action to move forward. She shares her advice for new business owners (outsource outsource outsource!), the rule of 33% and the women who inspire her. Find Dawn online here: Dawn Owen | Female Leadership Coaching Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): ⁠⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-johnson/some-kind-of-feelin⁠⁠ License code: NP3DJP6UFYUOY9UK

Petra is the founder of two successful businesses - Rhythmic Gymnastics Worcester and Petra Bland Fitness. She's also a Women Who, Worcestershire Brand Representative and runs our Hartlebury Network Well meeting leading walks on Hartlebury Common. In this episode Petra shares her experience of moving from Slovakia to the UK, meeting her husband whilst working in London and moving to Worcestershire when she set up the gymnastics club. She talks about her IVF miracle daughter, her passion for getting outside and moving your body, the importance of finding the things that bring you joy and building them into a daily routine that works for you. She shares her experience of lockdown and the impact that had both on her and her business, and the launch of Petra Bland Fitness at that time. She also talks about the women who inspire her, and the inspiration her daughter gives her. You can find Petra online at ⁠RGC Worcester | Rhythmic Gymnastics Club Worcester (rgc-worcester.com)⁠⁠ Welcome - Petra Bland Fitness⁠ Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): ⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-johnson/some-kind-of-feelin⁠ License code: NP3DJP6UFYUOY9UK