The Time Is Now

You’re a female entrepreneur and you’ve just found out you're pregnant. You’re also probably thinking, I’m now going to have to stop or pause my business. Very few ‘mom-preneurs’ think it’s possible to take maternity leave, let alone make it happen, but is that really true? Melissa Parks has really defied that misconception. In this episode Melissa shares frankly how she managed to take maternity...

Making your business portable depends on a few factors - one major one is technology. We are so lucky to live in a time where highly sophisticated technologies are not only affordable but also user friendly so people with no tech background can use them easily. If you think you are not “tech savvy”, I urge you to not let your insecurities stop you from taking full benefit of the amazing opportunit...

Do you get over stressed about writing good content for your website and blogs? What happens when your audience’s language ability is not the same as yours? Do you know how to communicate with them? While it can feel tricky to write effectively and inclusively for a global audience, it doesn’t have to be. Ema Naito joins us in this episode to talk about the importance of writing for people whose l...

The earlier you start delegating the mundane tasks in your business the more bandwidth you will have to focus your energy on the revenue generating activities of your business and take it to the next level. However, finding the right virtual assistant (VA) or building the right team can become a daunting journey when you don’t have the right searching, hiring and onboarding methods. Finding the ri...

As solo entrepreneurs and small business owners, it is easy to feel intimidated and overwhelmed by data. Tracking data is only for big companies, isn’t it? What if we told you that tracking your numbers is for every business owner and can actually be fun? Contrary to popular belief, tracking data also enables you to protect your audiences and customers in line with GDPR regulations whilst working...

In the last few weeks, I have watched the war in Ukraine with shock and horror. I know many of you have too. I also know that there are many other places in the world where there is fear, violence and conflict right now. It can be hard to focus on running and growing our business in moments in times like this. I know many of you are questioning whether this is the right time to launch a product or...

None of us like to feel like we’ve failed. When something goes wrong in your business, it can be very hard to separate that from you as a person. We feel it deeply. With so much of the conversation around business focusing on how to be successful, this week we’re taking an alternative look at success – what do you do when your best plans go wrong? In this episode, Annette Van Der Feltz reveals the...

Most women are full or part-time caregivers. Their free labor allows organizations and businesses to be more effective, create value and increase profit. Financial vulnerability and dependence should not be their reward. If you want to grow your business or take it to the next level but struggle to do so because you are a mother or a caregiver, and that prevents you in various ways from creating y...

An expat horse and portable business owner walk into a new life. It sounds a bit like the beginning of a joke doesn’t it? Yet, it describes the amazing story of Jaizel Selleslaghs, a Dutch woman who moved to Peru with her husband and her horse and became a successful entrepreneur working with dressage riders around the world. Jaizel is proof that you can build a successful portable business out of...

If you feel discouraged about the energy that creating content requires from you and therefore struggle to do it consistently or have even given up, this episode is for you! I will share with you the reasons why you feel so drained and demotivated about creating content. Starting your content strategy from social media is the reason why you feel so discouraged about creating consistent content. Mo...

We all experience a range of complex emotions which we navigate every day. As entrepreneurs our true potential can become blocked by fear, stress, and self-doubt; all very real struggles when growing a business. There are, however, powerful, yet simple solutions to help you thrive and not just survive. In this episode, Yvonne Hendrych shares the practice of Positive Intelligence - how to create aw...

Are you allowing yourself to dream big? Can you still dream like you did when you were a child and allow yourself to imagine the infinite possibilities ahead of you without worrying how you would get there? Day to day life as an adult including dealing with the essential aspects of growing a business can distract us from our big dreams, even though those dreams are probably the reason why we even...

Juggling your biggest goals and ambitions with your family life and parenting, while feeling aligned with who you are can be a challenge. Add in also being a successful entrepreneur and it might feel like there’s little time left for you. As Camilla Quintana shares this week, the answers lie in ambition. She talks about it as a healthy and powerful path of growth and why it is important to look at...

What is the reverse side of “stuck”? Hint, it is not “getting unstuck”, it is making decisions! Avoiding making decisions can lead to your business failing! It is so important to overcome the mindset barriers that can stop you from making decisions and moving forward in your business, and even in your life! Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. It is the wrong decisions you’ll make that will lead yo...

Do you feel that you can’t work or run a business now because you’re on the move or need to focus on other personal needs, such as raising young kids? It’s time to think again! In this episode Alexandra Paucescu invites you to imagine differently. You will learn why starting with small actions and projects can lead you to something bigger down the road and how it helps keep your resume relevant fo...

Do you ever look at a successful entrepreneur and wonder what is that thing that propelled them to where they are now? In this episode you will hear a truly inspiring story that will make you see how a simple mindset shift can help you move forward too. This is the story of a successful career woman in Albania who left everything behind, taking her son with her and moving to the UK to start all ov...

It might seem impossible to plan when you’re in the middle of huge uncertainty about your future or trying to make sense of a complex transition. The last two years of the global pandemic have certainly shown us that we need to be flexible in the face of unexpected changes and challenges. However, when you are in the middle of complex changes and transitions, it is even more important to plan. Hav...

When you are setting your goals for the next year in your business, or even in your personal life, do you take time to pause and reflect? If you don’t, you are missing opportunities to learn and celebrate! More importantly, not taking this time to pause and look back could stop you from growing your business in the future. You cannot keep growing if you do not have the discipline to sit down and t...

For many solo entrepreneurs it’s already tough to practice self-care while running a business and managing the usual obligations of life. So, when things go wrong and you need to slow down and face some difficult challenges in your personal life - such as supporting family members in distress or through illness, taking care of aging parents or going through grief - the first areas that often suffe...

One of the biggest challenges as a solo entrepreneur (or probably any entrepreneur) is that if you are not doing well personally, your business is likely to struggle too. It is really important to understand that you are human and it is totally normal that there will be times when you cannot be on the top of your game, but how can you create a sustainable business for the long-term that continues...

Balancing parenting with starting and growing your own business as a solopreneur is never easy. Add in a couple of international relocations AND a full-time job and it might seem impossible, but Tracy Oyekanmi is doing it all. As a parent and an entrepreneur, Tracy has found ways to juggle family life, career and her passion for helping others develop their careers abroad. In this week’s episode,...

Growing your email list and gaining visibility should be one of your top priorities if you want to consistently attract new clients. Here are 7 ways you can do that. "The easier you make it for your audience to find your resources the better results and conversion you will get. Keep it simple and memorable!" In Episode 237, I shared how to create a free resource or lead magnet to help you attract...

Great copywriting can make a real difference in attracting your ideal clients through your content. However, writing original copy can feel very daunting, unless you realize that it can get much easier when you write with your true voice instead of writing in a way that does not represent who you truly are. "You can’t stink at copywriting when you use your true authentic voice." My guest Janine Ch...

Growing your email list while giving valuable content to your audience is key to setting yourself up as the go-to expert in your industry, attracting your ideal clients and converting your efforts into revenue. One of the best ways to do so is by offering a free valuable resource. This free resource is called in marketing jargon a “freebie” or “lead magnet”. "The size of your email list is directl...

Managing your taxes and finding sustainable financial and legal solutions as a global nomad and portable business entrepreneur can get quite overwhelming. Kathleen Di Paolo, an expert in international taxation shares some of the options now available to help you navigate these challenges. "There are more legal international taxation solutions for global nomads nowadays than ever before. Unfortunat...