Scale Her Up
Hosted by Dr Brenda Hector MBA, this podcast provides relatable and accessible advice and inspiration from successful business women who have been there and done it before you. This podcast is where you can • hear their stories • share their successes • learn their challenges and how they overcame them • receive the advice they have for businesswomen aspiring to success • find out what they think needs to change • discover how we can bring about that business revolution Only 1 in 3 UK entrepreneurs are female. UK men are 5 times more likely than women to build a business of over £1million turnover If UK women matched UK me...
Go 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.
The importance of supportive womens networks with Karen Smith of BWC Aberdeen
Karen 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
Make Your Customers Your Biggest Supporters with Catherine Shearer
If 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!
Live For Today Plan For Tomorrow With Dineo Ledwaba-Chapman
Join 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.
Your business will only grow if you do with Gillian Fowler of Usana Mindset
Transformational 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: HERE
Discrimination in the workplace with Danae Shell
Today 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/
Helping your business with Maggie Gorman
This 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.
Supporting women in business with Andrew Wright
This 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.
Equality in the Workplace with Jago Brown
This 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/
Work Life Balance in your business with Catherine, Laura and Catherine
This 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.
