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Feedback is the best gift that you can give and receive if it is done correctly. “Correctly” doesn’t have to do ego stroking. Feedback stings, and so does working out. And they both help you get to a better place in your life. Feedback can be the magic wand for any type of relationship, from parenting to managing to friendship and couples.  So let’s talk about this beautiful gift.    Tune in. You...

Happy Sunday! I’ve got an intriguing story for you today, sprinkled with some insightful takeaways that I believe you’ll find valuable. This week was bustling for me with 3 workshops and 3 networking meetings, leaving my thoughts scattered. Nonetheless, it was a profound reminder of the fundamentals of forging meaningful connections. So here’s my list of “Networking Don’ts” for every astute busine...

Is anything possible? Really!   I believe it is. There is always a way to make things happen, your biggest wildest dreams can come true and it is a process. My long summer break gave me time and headspace to dissect this journey and reveal the anatomy of “Making it happen”.  There are 6 must-haves and we cover them all.  BOOK YOUR Q4 PLANNING SESSION HERE Online event London event You can reach us...

Let’s be inspired. In this special episode, we've cherrypicked the absolute best ten minutes from ,,Best business lessons of 20 years of entrepreneurship” with Andrea L Richards, founder and finance director of Accounts Navigator Associates. Enjoy     You can reach me here: www.academyforwomenentrepreneurs.com ceylan@academywe.com       Follow me:   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/academ...

Let’s be inspired. In this special episode, we've cherrypicked the absolute best ten minutes from ,, How to build and lead your business your own way” with Annie Bartley, the owner of the design agency I AM FEMALE. Enjoy You can reach me here: www.academyforwomenentrepreneurs.com ceylan@academywe.com     Follow me:   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/academyforwomenentrepreneurs/ Facebook:...

Let’s be inspired. In this special episode, we've cherrypicked the absolute best ten minutes from ,, How to apply transformative discipline in all aspects of life” with Tass Cambitzi, the founder of Vanitas Method. Enjoy You can reach me here: www.academyforwomenentrepreneurs.com ceylan@academywe.com   Follow me: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/academyforwomenentrepreneurs/ Facebook: htt...

Let’s be inspired. In this special episode, we've cherry-picked the absolute best ten minutes from ,,How to get top tier media coverage without spending a penny” with AmandaFitzgerald, the owner of Amanda Fitzgerald PR agency. Enjoy! You can reach me here: www.academyforwomenentrepreneurs.com ceylan@academywe.com   Follow me: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/academyforwomenentrepreneurs/...

Can we have it all? Can we have a buzzing business and an enabled life?  Could we look after ourselves, be mothers, friends, partners, and take care of our social life but also rock it at the game of business?  Work-life balance. Is it a myth or reality? In this episode, I will explore the answer from a slightly different perspective.  Do you want to know my 3 magic ingredients?  Tune in.  You can...

Imagine losing your ability to walk when you are 19. You were full of life, fun, and joy and a stupid accident cost you a lifelong injury.  My guest, Amelia Peckham, was seriously injured in a quad bike accident in 2005. She suffered a spinal injury, lost all feeling and movement from her waist down, and was told she would never walk unaided again. During her rehab, she was given hospital crutches...

What do goldfish have to do with attention?  Today’s topic is super important. Nowadays, when we constantly don't have enough time and everyone is fighting for our attention – we multitask. But is it really working? In this episode, I will prove to you that multitasking is a myth and why hyperfocus is the new superpower. I will also give you a few tips on how to claim your attention back.    ...

Can ChatGPT replace copywriters? In this episode, I speak with a copywriter, Harriet Phillips, about the art of copywriting and her journey to becoming an entrepreneur.  We speak about creativity and discuss the opportunities and risks resulting from the development of AI technologies.  Harriet gives us some useful tips on how to make AI your ally.  Harriet Phillips is a fountain of creativity. Fr...

Can you hide behind your brand? Not any more. In an era where consumers seek authenticity and connection, personal branding is not a luxury but a necessity for small business owners. Join me in this episode as we unravel the secrets of personal branding. Discover why your presence and authenticity are vital elements that make your brand truly shine, and learn how to show your true self.   You can...

"To acquire a customer costs 7 times more than to keep a customer" says Faiza Syed, Customer Experience expert, thought leader and my host in this episode! Faiza is my first non-founder guest.   Faiza is a Customer Experience Influencer and head of customer experience for a leading global contractor. With over 15 years of experience. She is a true thought leader in her domain and I was l...

Pricing is hard and even harder for service-based small businesses. It plays a crucial role in the success of any business, and service-based small businesses are no exception.   Often, small business owners define their pricing strategy based on feeling … without doing proper research or strategic thinking around. Well the first rule in finding the right pricing is not trusting your feelings. You...

In this episode, I have the honour to speak to Andrea L Richards, founder and finance director of Accounts Navigator Associates, an accountancy practice that is focused on helping business owners grow their businesses. Andrea had an impressive life… She says she decided to be an accountant at the age of 9 but became a mum at the age of 15! From thereonwards, Andrea never quit, never stopped. She s...

In this episode, I talk about something that you experience. This a widespread problem for entrepreneurs and especially female founders. A real barrier to growth and a massive barrier to happiness as a business owner. The main cause of your inconsistency and lack of energy. I call it “the sneaky bastard” who creeps up on you slowly without you noticing it at the start and becomes this big monster,...

What is a brand? A question I hear very often!  It is such an intangible yet strong asset for your business that I had to bring the crème de la crème guest to tell us what it is and how to build a strong brand with intention to create meaningful connections with your audience.   In this episode, I had the pleasure of hosting Aarti Parmar a multi award-winning Brand Strategist and Personal Performa...

Sensitive ears alert! This episode contains more swearing than usual. I admit, I got carried away in this episode a little bit! It's because it is a topic that really touches my heart: Don't fix women, fix society!  Having said that, society needs a lot of fixing, which will take longer, and we need to gain power and assertiveness in leading our businesses NOW. Well, this episode is giving...

In this episode, I was honoured to host Tass Cambitzi, the founder of Vanitas Method. Tass is a world-class trainer, yoga teacher, massage therapist and amateur bodybuilder with 13 years in the industry. Her unique take on movement encompasses both the physical and esoteric, the aesthetic and the spiritual.   Tass is my health and nutrition coach… and the journey with Tass has been deeply positive...

In this episode, I am talking about your worst enemy! The one that costs you your dreams. That enemy that makes you lose time and money over the smallest details, the one that makes you feel like “it’s not ready yet”, “It is not good enough” yet…   Can you guess it now? Yes, I am talking about perfectionism! Or shall I call it, fear of being seen hidden under a fancy name called perfectionism.  To...

Today is about connecting with people in a way that can transform you and/or them… today is about creating magic!   And to understand the what, the why and the how, I am with The Connectress, Hela Wozniak-Kay, co-founder of Sister Snog. (www.sistersnog.com) an ecosystem where like-minded go-getters support each other so they can continue to thrive, boost their bottom line, supercharge their busine...

Do you keep failing in building healthy routines that you know will change your life but you keep failing at them? A magical morning routine, a magical evening routine, a great business routine… we all heard about these transformative and powerful ways of living. If only you were able to build into your life, but somehow, things slip, and you never seem to do it more than a few times.  If you rela...

She is back! My first-ever interviewee is back, and not only is she back, but she is full of wisdom.   In January 2022, I interviewed Stefania Bartolomei, founder of One of A Style, an award-winning style coaching agency, for the first-ever interview of She is Awesome Show. Since then it has been the most listened to, most liked episode of the show. In that first episode, we were just coming out o...

Do you want to hear what is the best strategy I have ever been given for my business? Well, this is the episode of my epic business guru moment!   I promise, this story was the highest moment of my entrepreneurial life as a woman. It taught me so much…   And the guy who taught me this … wow what a guru … I will be forever in debt to him.   So… As you can imagine, the story will not go very well…so...

One of the most stressful situations in entrepreneurship life is the first recruitment… You are still not sure if you cracked the code for ongoing, growing income, but you can no longer do it all and you HAVE to recruit, or the consequences will be even worse… But it’s scary! In this episode, I was honoured to interview an exceptional guest. Julia Crawford. HR consultant and the founder of People...