Snippets of Genius with Caroline Kay

The confusion and misunderstanding of the Menopause creates a huge negative impact and it cannot go on. Over half the population suffer from this. 1 in 4 have a challenging time. 2 in 4 have symptoms of varying degrees. 1 in 4 are the sailors and are absolutely fine. That being said, internally hearts, bones, minds... everything is effected. There is no extensive training for Doctors. It’s misdiag...

Today we are going to talk about the anatomy of ACTION  The reason I do a podcast is I get to dig into the things that matter to my clients. So naturally, the topic of taking ACTION is something I knew I would get into eventually. One of my favourite parts of my job is helping my clients to stay motivated, focused and to get our of their own way. The truth is most people give up being an entrepren...

Ever thought you’re not “techie” enough to start a SaaS start up? Think again. Creative marketeer, Ben Collins goes to show that when you pick the blindingly obvious and lean into your strengths you can build anything you put your mind to. You’ll have no doubt heard it said that entrepreneurship isn’t easy but the reality of what you will inevitably encounter seems to be a well kept secret. Well f...

Many things need to go right for your business to succeed, that’s why even when your start- up fails, that doesn’t mean you do. We’ve all read the horrific stats that 90% of start-ups fail, but what happens to those people who risked it all to become the CEO and Co-founder? This week’s Genius Guest has over a decade of Finance expertise and openly shares his own start-up experience, from launch to...

Do you want to be the catalyst behind massive change? Are you ready to push boundaries and challenge the status quo? Are you looking for a powerful partner who will open doors, expand your reach and add value to your idea? Then this episode is for you. This week my GENIUS guest is Derren Powell, Vice President, Business Development - Fintech UK&I at Mastercard. Join us to discover the big lessons...

Meet Franka Grubisic, who has one hell of a catalyst story, that brought out the entrepreneur within her. In this extended episode we go back to the start of the global pandemic in March 2020. Where an Earthquake that magnified to 5.5. on the Richter scale, hit Zagreb in Croatia where Franka lives.  Like many of us during the pandemic, Franka found comfort by exploring her creative side. You will...

Ever heard the analogy ‘A drop of water can break a stone'?  The meaning behind this is to keep going no matter what… and I get it, heck I even champion it, but surely there is a smarter way? After all were are not going to live a million years. We want to make an impact in our lifetime. That’s why I am delighted to bring you a CEO and founder of one of the fastest growing Fintech in the start up...

Ever felt like you aren’t doing enough and that you want to have a greater impact on your community and on the world? Or maybe that you’ve peaked in your role and you’re ready for the next challenge? On today’s show my guest Melissa Cash had exactly those feelings and transitioned from working in a demanding role and juggling a side hustle with friends, to going all in. In this episode, we get to...

Ever had a product idea and thought, why hasn’t anyone made that?  You could be sitting on the next big thing!  No joke.  I hear you now, saying yeah right… where do I even begin?  Today on Snippets of Genius Dom Ivision shares that the people, agencies, investors and clients who will take your idea into orbit are closer than you think.  Dom has spent the last four years building his tech start-up...

My guest Zitah McMillan CEO and Co Founder of Predictive Black, shares her experience navigating the start up landscape to build a complex SaaS business in the world of FinTech. A staggering, 83% of all FinTech executives are male, so unsurprisingly this has left Zitah sometimes questioning if she is in the right place. Join us to learn how Zitah has built up her own resilience, connected with lik...

Did you know 30% of start ups fail due to the emotional state of a founders wellbeing?  Taking steps to support both your physical and mental health, put simply, makes good business sense. However, asking for help takes strength and sharing your feelings and emotions takes courage.  It is my hope that sharing my personal story will be a small contribution to normalise the conversation around menta...

How do you combat stress and take charge of your well-being? What do you do when you are overwhelmed? How do you react? Would you like a proven method to take control so you can achieve your big goals and daring ambitions with more ease and joy? In this weeks episode of the Snippets of Genius Podcast we are going to talk about stress and how you can begin to remove the barriers it creates and get...

Do you love learning but can easily recall some fairly crap experiences?  Have you been on a company training program that did nothing for you? Did a dreaded role play and experienced no lasting benefits?  Does all this leave you wondering how you can train your staff and build your company to be more connected, compassionate, and creative?  Then you’re in the right place.  In this episode we unpa...

Victoria Sardain is a corporate wellness consultant and self mastery life coach. In this episode she takes us behind the scenes of her entrepreneurial journey. We learn how she unlocked opportunities straight off the bat through the power of self belief and self confidence. Securing corporate clients to starting her 1:1 and now 1:many private practice as a life coach. Tune in and learn: - The powe...

Do you dream of a life less ordinary, one where you can create standout memories and achieve freedom in your life? Tune in for today’s special guest, Mills Gray, as she reveals the secrets to staying the course. The opportunities, the defining moments that have kept her the hell away from a corporate setting and supercharged 13 happy years doing what she loves. Naturally there are highs and lows i...

Covid has been hard on teams and leaders. There is no escaping it.  In this episode Kate shares how her leadership has been tested; her saviours, motivators and strategies to combat the Covid Hangover. We jump back in to our conversation, where Kate has asked the women VC’s who approached her, to prove they are the right fit for her and her company.  Tune in and you will learn: *Who you don’t want...

Welcome back for the second installment in this mini series of Kate Bradley Chernis’ entrepreneurial journey. In this episode we peak behind the veneer of a business on the up, winning portfolio work, and entering into spaces most tech start ups only dream of, to discover the harsh reality of playing the venture game. We start with the unusual thinking Kate delivered for the American retail giant,...

How much do you think you’ll change over the next 10 years? How much to think you have changed in the last decade? What do you predict will happen? Can you imagine?  Imagining your own is hard, Kate’s is unbelievable! This could be an epic movie, a binge worthy TV series.. Kate even jokes the book will be good.  Introducing the first of three roller-coaster snippets, here's a glimpse of what’s in...

To kick us off this series, I have the amazing May King Tsang, who is known for her ability to create FOMO.  May King has built her reputation and her authority in the world of making tea and making mistakes; as all us humans do. In this episode she shares with us her energy, optimism and bravery to find her path to success.  The contents is revealing! The time honored strategy to help, share, and...

Have you let waiting become a habit?  Are you waiting for the right time, better circumstances or maybe waiting until you’ve made more money?  I’m sorry to be the one that breaks it to you, but life waits for no one. You’ve got to grab life by the balls and I recommend growing a pair of your own. I know you have big ambitions and you’re not here to play it small. So break the habit and don’t let y...

Are you enjoying being an entrepreneur? Or do you feel tired of wearing all the hat’s, spinning a million plates and are you starting to feel like you are working way too much with too little reward? Then you are potentially missing the golden opportunities to make the entrepreneurial ride a whole lot easier and whole lot more fun! Lauren Armes is back to share how you can keep yourself on the rig...

In this episode, I welcome to the show Lauren Armes, an inspiring lady who wears many hats. Lauren shares her journey from a career in business development to starting her business empire and the critical steps to uncover your big idea. In only 8 years, Lauren has built Welltodo from a small wordpress blog into a global firm. On top of this, she shares the launch of her 2 new companies, which have...

Have you heard the saying “Sometimes you just have to take the leap and build your wings on the way down”? Would you rather make it less of a leap and more of an easy, natural next step?  Then tune in to part two of Charlotte Diaz's snippets of genius, where she shares the pivotal moments she’s had growing her wings and how you can avoid the 5 pitfalls most business owners make! Charlotte shares t...

Ready to scale your business? Would you like to avoid the simple and costly mistakes founders make with their people? Tune in to today's episode and learn the simple mistake you can avoid and best of all the invaluable fix from the one and only Charlotte Diaz. Charlotte came from a world where excellence came as standard within Betty’s and Taylors Group; one of the most prestigious brands in the n...

It’s here! Part 2 of my interview with Jo Youle, Creative audio specialist, hostess of the Reset Rebel and all round rockstar. Get ready to breakthrough barriers and approach the next stage of your business in a whole new way.  We dive into what the future holds for Jo and how she will continue to carve her path using the best tips, advice and resources to guide her and you along the way. Tune in...