Her Take on Business

Trust and good intentions are important in business, but are they enough? In this episode of Her Take on Business , Faye and Tennille sit down with HR consultant Abby to unpack why written contracts are one of the most important tools for protecting both businesses and employees. Together, they explore the risks of relying on verbal agreements, the legal obligations many small business owners don&...

Most small business owners think cyber-attacks happen to "someone else." In this episode of Her Take on Business, hosts Tennille Skelly and Faye Kowalski talk with Andrew Waters from Pivot IT about why that assumption is exactly what makes small businesses such an easy target. Andrew walks us through the cyber threats small businesses are facing right now, the biggest mistakes owners mak...

What if your business could thrive even when you step away? In this episode of Her Take on Business , hosts Tennille Skelly and Faye Kowalski dive into one of the biggest challenges for business owners, letting go. From burnout and bottlenecks to the pressure of being everything in your business, they share honest insights on why doing it all is actually holding you back. Together, they explore th...

In this episode, we unpack one of the most misunderstood yet critical aspects of running a business: insurance. We’re joined by Mitch Cornish from MJC Insurance Brokers, who shares real-world experience, practical insights and clear advice to help business owners better understand what protection they truly need. Whether you’re just starting out or have been in business for years, this episode is...

In this episode of Her Take on Business, hosts Tennille Skelly and Faye Kowalski reflect on the lessons that only come from actually doing business—messy systems, mindset shifts, hard conversations, quiet wins, and moments of real self‑belief. With no guest and no filters, Tennille and Faye share a mix of honest personal stories and practical advice from their first year in business. They unpack t...

Every podcast begins with a spark — a moment, a conversation, a quiet realisation that something important needs to be said. But Her Take on Business didn’t begin with one spark; it began with many. It grew from lived experience, from private conversations women usually keep quiet, from the emotional weight of running a business while also running a life. It grew from the gap between the shiny ver...

Welcome to Her Take on Business —the podcast where real talk meets practical advice, and a whole lot of heart. Your hosts are Tennille Skelly and Faye Kowalski, two women who’ve built businesses, faced the challenges, celebrated the wins—and are still learning every day. This show is for small business owners who want honest insights, relatable stories, and actionable takeaways you can actually us...