The Online Entrepreneur Academy Podcast

The insights on this conversation, about teacher work life balance, can be very easily applied to you the entrepreneur, or you a dedicated employee. There needs to be balance while still achieving amazing goals for the people you serve. In this conversation Gareth gives solid advice about how to balance life and work will still be in absolutely excellent at what you do. And check the end, here bel...

In this episode of the Online Entrepreneur Academy podcast, I’m joined by website expert  Philippa Gamse - digital strategist, international speaker, and best-selling author of Website Wealth: A Business Leader’s Guide to Driving Real Value from Your Analytics . Philippa has reviewed over 5,000 websites, and in her words, “there are ROI opportunities in virtually every one.” She helps business own...

In this heartwarming episode of the Online Entrepreneur Academy Podcast , I’m joined by friend, teacher, and talented author Carrie Evans . We talk about her international teaching adventures, the inspiration behind her book The Fun We Had , and the joyful chaos of life - from classroom mishaps to navigating publishing in retirement. Carrie shares: Stories from around the world — from Crete to the...

In this episode I sit down with Sonny Wells — the inspiring founder behind a gluten-free food business that’s turning heads and winning awards as it gets off the ground. Sonny opens up about living with coeliac disease , the spark that led him to launch his brand, and what it really felt like to win the Elevator of Dreams competition, judged by none other than Simon Squibb and Richard Branson. We...

🎙 If You Don’t Have This, You Don’t Have a Business In this solo episode, I’m cutting straight to the point: if you’re not building an email list, you don’t have a business - you have an audience on borrowed ground. I’ll break down why email marketing isn’t optional, how it builds real connection and ownership, and the first steps to get started. If you're serious about growing a brand, selli...

Welcome back to the Online Entrepreneur Academy Podcast , and today I’m thrilled to introduce a very special guest – the quietly brilliant and wonderfully wise Susannah Ross. Susanna is a writer, editor, trainer, and consultant who’s spent a lifetime helping others find clarity in their words. She began her career a s a journalist for the BBC World Service, reporting from Portugal during the revol...

In this episode of the Online Entrepreneur Academy Podcast , I have the absolute pleasure of speaking with the extraordinary Wendy Firmin Price – equine-assisted therapeutic coach, award-winning author, and fierce advocate for authenticity in life and business. Wendy doesn’t just talk about healing and leadership - she lives it. From working with troubled teens and burnt-out entrepreneurs, to tran...

Welcome to this episode of the Online Entrepreneur Academy Podcast ! Today I’m joined by the brilliant Nadege Minois, a solopreneur, scientist, and project management expert who supports small businesses in turning big ideas into real, finished projects. With over two decades of international experience, Nadege brings both technical know-how and practical wisdom to the table. In this conversation,...

In this episode, I’m joined once more by Dr Rebecca Williams , retired GP with nearly 25 years of experience in the Scottish Borders, and the founder of Williams Stress Management . Rebecca works with individuals and organisations to reduce the impact of stress on health, life, and work with science-backed strategies and real-world wisdom. Through workshops, webinars, and 1-to-1 sessions, Rebecca...

This is the first in our new Midweek Mini series – shorter episodes with returning guests sharing honest insights and updates from the entrepreneurial front line. In this bite-sized chat, I’m joined again by Kate Bodrova, co-founder of Amazy UK – a platform supporting educators to build, share, and track interactive learning content. We talk about: The reality of starting a business in a new count...

🎧 A Conversation with Sami Azem about Saving Smarter at Home In this episode, I’m joined by entrepreneur Sami Azem , whose mission is simple but ambitious: to help UK households save money – not through gimmicks, but with smart, actionable solutions you’ve probably never heard of. Sami is the founder of Luminiera , a new savings platform currently in beta testing. His goal? For it it become the g...

(Please remember there is no intention to give investment advice) In this episode, we sit down for our second conversation with Saif, a leading Dubai property advisor, who takes us step-by-step through the Emirate’s real-estate landscape -from off-plan mechanics and escrow safeguards to the true costs of entry (think ~£204K for a one-bed plus 20% deposit and 4% DLD fee). This episode addresses the...

We love to say we “overdeliver” in business - but do we really? Just back from a recent trip to the UAE, I ’m reflecting on what true service and intentional excellence look like. From seamless customer experiences to how the government supports both people and industries, this episode is about the powerful (and often underappreciated) lessons we can learn from the UAE. Here’s what I explore: The...

This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Rebacca who’s been building businesses and shaking up leadership culture since the late 90s – and she shows no sign of slowing down. Rebecca Bonnington is the CEO and founder of Tricres , she is a successful leadership coach, corporate trainer, and yes – also a mum. She brings energy, humour, and a refreshingly direct approach to everything she does – all wi...

“On today’s episode, I’m joined by Ann-Sofie Hermansson, the founder of Smart In The Dark , all the way from Sweden. Back in 2011, Ann-Sofie had a simple but brilliant idea — why should anyone have to choose between being seen and looking good ? She was fed up with ugly, clunky reflectors, and decided to do something about it. Fast forward to today, and Smart In The Dark creates stylish reflective...

Hello and welcome to our next episode... Getting your product or service out there can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re doing it all on your own. In this solo episode, I’m sharing simple, practical steps for solopreneurs who want to use social media to get visible and start making sales. No jargon. No complicated strategies. Just straightforward advice to help you take action and get your...

🎙️  Welcome back to our podcast where we dive into inspiring journeys and the lessons behind them! In today’s episode, we sit down with Frankie Bryant, a British-born Australian whose life has been anything but ordinary . From her early days working in casinos right after school to an adventurous career that took her across continents—including Eastern Europe right after the fall of Communism—Fran...

🎙 Unlocking Health: Fiona’s Journey Through Lyme Disease and Chronic Fatigue In this episode of The Online Entrepreneur Podcast , I sit down with Fiona , a passionate health blogger who has turned her personal struggles with Lyme disease, heavy metal toxicity, and chronic fatigue into a mission to empower others. Fiona shares her deeply personal health journey , revealing how she navigated the maz...

Welcome to my latest solo episode, where I dive into the best advice from past guests—practical, powerful, and designed to help you take action. In this episode, I focus on key insights around personal development, building genuine connections, and simple but effective marketing strategies. But it’s not just theory—I break it all down into actionable steps you can start using today. You'll di...

Welcome to the conversation with coach Sophia Lorraine, where we dive into self-love, confidence, and transformation. And what better guest on Valentine’s Day than Sophia, a self-love coach helping women reclaim their worth and build fulfilling lives? Sophia is an entrepreneur and coach, as well as a single mother of three. She supports women facing low self-esteem, confidence struggles, or recove...

In this episode, I’m joined by Elizabeth Butters, founder of Bread and Butters, a thriving Virtual Assistant business. Elizabeth took a big leap from her day job to go all in on her own business—and she couldn’t be happier about it. She shares what it took to make that transition, the role of a Virtual Assistant in helping small businesses manage their workload, and her experiences in network mark...

"Welcome to our second episode of 2025 on our podcast, where we’ve been helping solopreneurs and business owners unlock their full potential year after year. Today, we’re continuing with an incredible guest: Mark Newsome—also known as Mr. Marketing. With decades of expertise, Mark shares powerful strategies to help you reach more people and make meaningful marketing connections. He emphasizes...

Welcome to the first episode of the New Year ! I’m thrilled to kick off 2025 by sharing an inspiring story from Uganda. A very different, and a very important entrepreneurial conversation. And yes we struggled with the Internet connection, but this conversation is too important not to publish. Please be patient as you listen in. In today’s episode, we’re joined by Mwanda Abel, a secondary school t...

I'm not sure this has been done on a podcast before!... But I do want to do this as couple of years back I asked a very talented gentleman to be the guest on my podcast. I'm very grateful that he trusted me, although this was the very first recording, and gave me an amazing start to the Online Entrepreneur Academy Podcast. And yes, I will go back and ask him to be a guest again, but for...

Welcome to this episode! I’m thrilled to introduce, Dr. Mark Deeks –  speaker, teacher, and performer with an incredible background spanning over 25 years in the music industry. And, a Heavy Metal aficionado, of course.  Mark has built a diverse and fascinating career, from delivering a TedX talk on the mental health benefits of heavy metal, to his choir work with BBC’s Gareth Malone. He’s also co...