Yorkshire Businesswoman Podcast

In this episode we meet Brogan Huntington, Editor of the brand new Northern Business Woman.  A devoted Mum of one and successful business owner, Brogan is committed to supporting other women in their business journeys and is looking forward to building the Northern Business Woman community in the North East and is on a mission to help other women chase their dreams no matter how big or small.  Her diverse entrepreneurial background has given her a unique business perspective.  With 13 years of experience in the automotive industry and six years in marketing, her journey began serendipitously when she started selling cars. This experience grew into a deep interest in marketing, which later culminated in her founding a marketing agency during the COVID-19 lockdown. In the episode Brogan talks about her: Automotive Career: She transitioned from selling cars to roles in finance and marketing, eventually leveraging social media to market luxury vehicles. Entrepreneurship: Founded a marketing agency that initially focused on the automotive sector and expanded into food, beverage, and property industries. Vehicle Conversion Business: Collaborates with her partner's business, which specialises in converting commercial vehicles into taxis, motorhomes, and minibuses. Balancing Motherhood and Business: Brogan integrates her role as a mother with her professional life, embracing the challenges and joys of combining these responsibilities and even taking her little boy along to meetings. Listen for an inspiring look into the hospitality industry. Connect with Brogan on linkedin ⁠here ⁠ To join or find out more about The Yorkshire Business Woman network then check out our website ⁠https://yorkshirebusinesswoman.co.uk/⁠ Follow us on socials: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yorkshire_businesswoman/⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/yorkshire-businesswoman/

In this episode of Yorkshire Business Woman Freda Shafi is in conversation with Zoe Hands award-winning Sales Leader of Leeds Marriott Hotel. Zoe, who has won multiple awards, has an incredible career working in hospitality and has recently celebrated the huge milestone of reaching 25 years with the Leeds Marriott Hotel. There isn't a job in the hotel industry that Zoe hasn't experienced. Her passion and enthusiasm for the hospitality industry shine through. Zoe shares her career journey, how she navigated work and being a mum, how she started in the industry and why, after 25 years, she still goes to work with a huge smile on her face! And, of course, it wouldn't be Yorkshire Business Woman without sharing her favourite Yorkshire spots. Listen for an inspiring look into the hospitality industry. Connect with Zoe on linkedin here To join or find out more about The Yorkshire Business Woman network then check out our website https://yorkshirebusinesswoman.co.uk/ Follow us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/yorkshire_businesswoman/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/yorkshire-businesswoman/

In this heartfelt episode Freda Shafi talks to Tracy Foster founder of the Family Burns Club. Tracy has worked as a Play Specialist and Burns Specialist for over 20 years at both Pinderfields Hospital and independently at the Family Burns Club receiving many accolades including a BEM British Empire Medal for her services. She works tirelessly to raise over £30,000 a year to support children who have been victims of burns. Tracy found that the impact of burns and the repercussions of the trauma were even bigger once the child and family went home and left the full time care of the hospital. The charity was established to help children, their families and young adults face the challenges of suffering a burn injury, in an atmosphere of fun, support and rehabilitation resulting in an improvement in care and experience. As Tracy explains "If I could bottle the screams of a burn victim I wouldn't need to explain how traumatic it is for the child and their family". To find out more about The Burns Club and how you can support visit their website https://burns-club.org.uk or connect with Tracy on linkedin here To join or find out more about The Yorkshire Business Woman network then check out our website https://yorkshirebusinesswoman.co.uk/ Follow us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/yorkshire_businesswoman/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/yorkshire-businesswoman/

Jowita Penkala  is the first ever UK practitioner of the Zenni Electrostimulation method and founder of Excellence Health a complementary medical practice specialising in helping people, who suffer from a variety of chronic health conditions. Jowita is helping people find relief from conditions such as asthma, allergies, long Covid, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, thyroid issues, prostate problems, Parkinson’s, joint and muscle pain, bulging discs, menopause, and many others. To join or find out more about The Yorkshire Business Woman network then check out our website https://yorkshirebusinesswoman.co.uk/ Follow us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/yorkshire_businesswoman/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/yorkshire-businesswoman/

***TRIGGER WARNING*** sensitive topics are covered on this episode. Clair Holdsworth the Chief Executive of Martin House, Children's Hospice in Yorkshire joins Freda Shafi on the Yorkshire Business Woman podcast. Clair talks about her career spanning over 25 years in various clinical roles as a trained physiotherapist first and then leadership roles in the NHS. She joined Martin House in 2016 initially as a director of clinical services before being appointed as Chief Executive in 2020. Clair shares moving stories of the work that Martin House does and updates on the fundraising work for the ongoing development of the hospice including teaming up with Gareth Southgate. Find out more about how you can support Martin House and the work they do https://www.martinhouse.org.uk/how-we-can-help/ To join or find out more about The Yorkshire Business Woman network then check out our website https://yorkshirebusinesswoman.co.uk/ Follow us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/yorkshire_businesswoman/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/yorkshire-businesswoman/

Yorkshire Business woman Freda Shafi talks to Lisa Darwin founder of Leeds Fashion Ball now in it's 26th event! Lisa talks all things fashion and how she ended up establishing one of Leeds longest running fashion events. Lisa has over 24 years experience in fashion and along with managing the ball works with people as a life coach and stylist. She has recently launched the Lavish Community which is a platform dedicated to helping people be the best versions of themselves and can access professional coaching and expert advice in all areas of their life from style & image to careers and health. Lisa is committed to helping others and considers "heart" as a key value in all areas of her business, she helps people and businesses re-build, transform and achieve more than they thought possible. To find out more about Lisa and her ventures check out her website https://lisadarwin.com Yorkshire Business Woman is a member network that supports and inspires business women, offering a premium print and digital publication, in person networking, social support and of course this podcast which is open to both members and guests. To join or find out more about The Yorkshire Business Woman network then check out our website https://yorkshirebusinesswoman.co.uk/ Follow us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/yorkshire_businesswoman/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/yorkshire-businesswoman/

On this episode Megan, Matt and Melissa from Lexus Leeds, join Freda and talk about innovation, sustainability and representation in the automotive industry. To find out more about Lexus Leeds follow them over on Instagram @lexus.leeds Yorkshire Business Woman is a member network that supports and inspires business women, offering a premium print and digital publication, in person networking, social support and of course this podcast which is open to both members and guests. To join or find out more about The Yorkshire Business Woman network then check out our website ⁠⁠⁠https://yorkshirebusinesswoman.co.uk⁠⁠⁠ Or follow us on insta ⁠⁠⁠@yorkshire_businesswoman ⁠⁠⁠ Link in with us ⁠⁠⁠here⁠

In this episode, Yorkshire Business Woman Freda Shafi talks to award winning Chocolate PR founder Jo Swann as she celebrates 20 years in business. Jo specialises in empowering female entrepreneurs who have a story or expertise to share to do so via the press and helps them become media friendly and confident so they can leverage the impact of media coverage and the doors that it opens. She’s worked in the media for over 20 years, having been a newspaper journalist, magazine editor and worked in radio and online media before establishing her PR agency in her 20s. Jo reflects on the last 20 years, how the business has evolved and why she is more in love with her work than ever before. She shares her thoughts on how everyone can make PR work for them and how it most certainly isn't just for the big corporates. To find out if you are PR ready take Jo's quiz https://www.chocolatepr.co.uk/prquiz/ Say hi to her on instagram @jochocpr or linkedin here To find out more about The Yorkshire Business Woman network then check out our website ⁠⁠https://yorkshirebusinesswoman.co.uk⁠⁠ Or follow us on insta ⁠⁠@yorkshire_businesswoman ⁠⁠ Link in with us ⁠⁠here⁠

In this episode, Yorkshire Business Woman Freda Shafi catches up with Brontë Clare Mitchell Founder and editor-in-cheif of Femme Country Magazine. They talk about Brontë's career journey and what led her to create the UK's luxury country, fashion and lifestyle publication. Her difficult decision to leave UAL: London College of Fashion and move back to Yorkshire and how she went on to create the life she wanted and the media platform she felt was missing. Femme Country is a multi-platform brand working with the biggest brands in rural fashion and offering a true and refreshing representation of women who are part of the rural industry. Find out more about Femme Country Magazine here or follow on Instagram @femmecountrymagazine Connect with Brontë on linkedin https://femmecountrymagazine.com/ To find out more about The Yorkshire Business Woman network then check out our website ⁠https://yorkshirebusinesswoman.co.uk⁠ Or follow us on insta ⁠@yorkshire_businesswoman ⁠ Link in with us ⁠here

On this episode of Yorkshire Business Woman, award winning broadcaster and journalist Liz Green talks to Clem Crowther about her illustrious career and her latest venture as she steps into the world of fashion with the opening of her chic new boutique in Calderdale, inspired by the French Riviera. Liz talks about her career from the early days and her love of audio to some of the incredible interviews she has done. Interviewing men on death row, taking the Dalai Lama Yorkshire sweets and picking up just a few awards for her mantle along the way. To find out more about The Yorkshire Business Woman network then check out our website https://yorkshirebusinesswoman.co.uk Or follow us on insta @yorkshire_businesswoman  Link in with us here