The BEESPACE Podcast

In this episode, Jade takes a moment to properly reflect on five years of running high-level mastermind programmes in the business and property space. With the Elevate to Eight programme wrapping up, she shares the patterns, the honest truths, and the recurring themes she's witnessed across every group she's ever sat around a table with. From the power of being in a room with people who actually g...

Let's be honest, 2026 has started off pretty heavy. The property industry feels volatile, motivation is low, and a lot of capable business owners are making decisions based on fear rather than strategy. In this episode, I'm talking about what I'm seeing and hearing right now – from my mastermind table, from one-to-one clients, and from my own experience navigating an industry that hasn't felt part...

After five years of running successful masterminds, mentoring, and consultancy programs, I've taken everything I've learned and created something brand new for 2026: The Raw Business Mastermind. This isn't just another online program. It's a 12-month, all-female mastermind specifically designed for women running established property and property-related businesses who are ready to step back, get c...

New year. New energy. But before you jump straight in, let's make sure you're actually set up to succeed. I wanted to kick off 2026 by breaking down my five top tips to start the year properly. Because honestly, how you start sets the tone for everything that follows. Nailing your working week structure. Protecting your time. Being brutally honest about your capacity. Getting real about social med...

Around this time of year, lots of people type out their New Year’s goals on their phones, and then forget all about them by mid-January. So this Christmas, during our final property & business mastermind of the year, we did something a little different. Involving canvases, pens, and paints. And one simple question: What does your 2026 look like? What came out was really interesting. Time. Gett...

In this episode of The Beespace Podcast, I sit down with Natasha Ware from NVUK Properties to talk about her journey into property development. Natasha shares how she went from working towards chartered financial planner status to walking away from her career just 18 months into network marketing, before eventually finding her way to property. We get into the reality of doing an 8-bed, 8-bathroom...

Did you know entrepreneurs are 3-6 times more likely to have ADHD than the average person? In this episode, I sit down with Alexandra Powell - architect, construction business owner, university lecturer, and mum. Three years ago, she got her ADHD diagnosis at 37, and it changed everything. We talk about: ✖️ Why so many women go undiagnosed for decades (and how masking symptoms becomes second natur...

Got a cool business idea, but don't know where to begin with making it happen? This one's for you. Whether it's a passion project, side business, or something completely different from what you're doing now - most people get stuck between the 'idea' and actually doing something about it. In this episode, I'll be chatting a bit about the process of taking that business idea out of your head - witho...

After a decade of building an HMO portfolio in Nottingham, I made the decision to shift back to flipping properties over a year ago. The goal? Creating capital chunks to pay off our residential mortgage (our version of financial freedom) while our existing portfolio works in the background. Since then, people keep asking about my approach to flips - especially in the current market where developer...

Do you sometimes feel a bit confused about whether you should be the face of your business or stay behind the scenes? You're not alone. What even is a personal brand vs. a professional brand? In my years of working with property developers and business owners, this brand identity question trips up a lot of people, leading to wishy-washy messaging and missed opportunities. So in this solo episode,...

At 21, Theo had his whole life mapped out – until one tackle in the last 20 minutes of the season changed everything. His knee swelled up, his contract wasn't renewed, and suddenly he was out of professional football with zero backup plan. In this podcast episode, Theo shares exactly how he rebuilt from that rock-bottom moment, and eventually co-founded René House, a Nottingham-based social housin...

It's the end of July, which means one thing if you're in the UK... the school summer holidays are here! And if you're a self-employed parent (like me!), you know exactly what that means: your routine is shot, but your business just doesn't stop. In this honest solo episode, I break down my realistic approach to surviving the 6 weeks of summer holidays without losing your sanity or letting your bus...

Got years of industry experience but still hiding in the background? It's time for some tough love. While you're staying comfortable in your expertise, people are making terrible decisions because they're learning from the wrong voices. The loudest people aren't always the most qualified, and your silence can often be a big part of the problem. In this episode, Jade sits down with Tiffany Brierley...

Business decisions keeping you up at night? It's time to face them head-on. Whether it's hiring, firing, selling, staying put, or changing direction entirely, we all reach those moments where we know we have to make the call, but we can't help putting it off. Drawing from her recent mentoring sessions where she's seen the same pattern repeatedly, Jade breaks down why these decisions drain our ener...

When a building fails at auction four times, most people walk away – but not Josh Berry. In today’s podcast episode, Josh shares his unconventional journey from estate agent life to developing a £1M food hall project in Denton, Manchester. After valuing 400+ properties and learning the business inside out, Josh made the leap with a £50k credit card renovation that changed everything. What we cover...

In this candid solo episode, Jade opens up about a topic that's affecting more business owners than we realise, burnout. After experiencing severe burnout herself back in 2017, Jade shares the warning signs she missed and the practical strategies that helped her recover and create more sustainable systems. When you're in the thick of juggling multiple businesses, client demands, and personal respo...

In this solo episode of The BEESPACE Podcast, Jade pulls back the curtain on the raw, honest conversations happening inside her Business & Property Mastermind program. From cash-flow struggles and the loneliness of business ownership, to knowing when to sell assets and exit a business, Jade shares the unfiltered realities that a lot of successful business owners out there face, but rarely disc...

In this episode of The Beespace Podcast, host Jade McNeil sits down with special guest Andy Graham, a property developer and entrepreneur who shares his journey from physiotherapist to successful property developer! From a life-changing thyroid cancer diagnosis at 26 that pushed him to take bigger risks, to building a diverse business portfolio spanning HMOs, developments, and a leading online edu...

In this special 1st-anniversary episode of The BEESPACE Podcast, we're joined by Dale Wild, founder of Landlord Furniture Co., and our lovely podcast sponsor. From his military background to surviving an arson attack that could have ended everything, Dale shares the raw, unfiltered story of how he built Landlord Furniture Co. from nothing into the leading property furniture powerhouse it is today....

In this episode of The BEESPACE Podcast, we're joined by Charlene Turkington from BUNKR, a Northern Ireland-based interior design studio transforming Belfast's rental landscape with unapologetically bold designs. From flipping houses in Yorkshire while juggling a newborn, to launching a design-led business that's challenging every beige property in Belfast's rental scene, Charlene shares how she t...

Today we're joined by Charlotte from Roost, an interior design studio transforming the face of property development. From humble DIY beginnings on Instagram to running a thriving design agency, Charlotte shares how she's built a business that's reshaping how developers think about design. We talk about what makes HMO design work (and what definitely doesn't), why good design consistently delivers...

In this episode of The Beespace Podcast, Jade catches up with her good friend Craig Sullivan (aka. The Property Apprentice) for a seriously meaty chat about what's really going on in the property world right now, especially when it comes to landlord rights. Craig drops some major truth bombs about: • The Renters' Rights Bill and why it's freaking everyone out (spoiler: it's worse than we thought!)...

In this episode of The BEESPACE Podcast, Jade sits down with property developer Shally Singh, who shares her journey from working seven-day retail weeks to building a thriving property business in the heart of Bristol. Shally opens up about her transition from Laura Ashley's merchandising department to property development, driven by the desire to support her family back in India. Together with he...

Happy New Year! In our first episode of 2025, Jade reunites with Saam Lowni to chat about their recently announced venture – Elevate To Eight, an exciting business and property mastermind program launching in London this year. Together, they share their vision for creating this unique mastermind experience, which will kick off at the iconic Hoxton Hotel in London's vibrant Shoreditch district.  Sa...

In this solo episode, Jade offers a reflective year-end review as 2024 comes to a close. She reflects on her personal and professional growth throughout 2024, sharing valuable lessons from both triumphs and challenges. She discusses her journey in property development, including navigating complex projects like BEE21 and RUBEE33, and the importance of strategic thinking and resilience. Jade also h...