The Women Money Business Podcast with Dr Pretty Basra

In this episode, I share a deeply personal story of being sent to Canada alone at the age of 12. From navigating an international flight without eating (because I didn’t like the plane food) to the heart-stopping moment of thinking I’d lost my passport, the journey was full of challenges I had to face head-on. With no familiar faces and the cabin crew unaware I was traveling alone, the fear of bei...

Arrived in the UK in 1984 - could not speak a word of english. Self-taught herself english by just doing it. She didn't take any classes or read books on how to learn the language. She just did it! That is the hallmark of an entrepreneur, you don't know how your going to get where you want to be but you just take that first step. I would not be the business woman I am if it wasn't for this amazing...

I started talking to my parents about my podcast, I wanted them to tell me about my life. The bits I may have forgotten, blocked out or been too young to remember. Dad started talking to me about the business journey he had been on since coming to the UK at the age of 14. To say I was shocked is an understatement. I wanted to share this with you all as I think its inspirational - but I would say t...

Recently I have been reflecting on my journey into becoming an entrepreneur. It was following a conversation with my parents about my podcast that this memory came to me. It is very nostalgic, but it was a pivotal moment for me. I realised that I didn't just fall into entrepreneurship it was all around me and I didn't even realise until now. I hope budding entrepreneurs will listen to this and res...

Discover how a teachers unwavering belief transformed my life. This story showcases the power of encouragement and determination. Please listen to this to understand how important mindset and belief is! Have the courage of your convictions.... #MentorshipMatters #BelieveInYourself #StudentSuccess #FemaleEntrepreneur #GrowthMindset

Going into the working world is daunting enough, without people in positions of power making life more difficult for you. In this episode I will be speaking about one of my early interview experiences. The interviewer reduced me for tears, made me feel I was stupid and had no empathy or remorse for our actions. This episode is to empower those who may have had similar experiences. But also to educ...

I was 8 years old when I realised that something wasn’t quite right with my eyes and vision. My parents were immigrants to this country and had perfect vision. Which meant their education in health played a huge factor in me not having an eye exam. My passion for paediatric eyecare stemmed from here. My quote in my testing room is ‘ You don’t know what you can’t see, until you see it’. I saw the w...

The business world was new to me. I had no formal training, well in fact no training whatsoever. I recruited my right wing women and she has been instrumental in my brand vision. The good always comes with the bad and the ugly. The bad and the ugly were some of the staff I had inherited and/or recruited. In this episode I also speak about an employee that was being deceptive and stealing. Due to m...

The Accidental Entrepreneur - buying a half a million pound practice. The Optometrist who ACCIDENTAL bought an opticians practice. In healthcare we are not taught how to run or own a business. We learn the hard way. But we shouldn’t have to. My journey has been anything but smooth sailing. How the owner influenced me to buy a half a million pound business! We had very little savings and we quickly...

My first ever Podcast where I talk through why I have started this and why I think it’s so important. I am a mum of 3 boys and I have 2 businesses as well as various other advisory roles. I want to talk about women, money and business the good, the bad and the ugly. Not necessarily in that order!