The Women Who Business Community Podcast

Are you always hearing how beneficial networking is? Well we have the proof! During our Business Development Day 2025, we interviewed attendees, speakers and exhibitors to hear what they get out of networking and being apart of the Women Who Business Community. Who we interview: Kacy Rose-Marie Sacred Sisters Petra Bland Petra Bland Fitness Rhythmic Gymnastics Annie Muscutt Wings of Words Jo Cox F...

Trigger warning: This episode discusses cancer, which may be difficult for some listeners. We’re joined by Nicole and Sam for a honest conversation about cancer support, not only for those diagnosed, but also for the friends and family whose lives are deeply affected. They share their experiences, insights, and the story of how they teamed up to create a supportive community through their cancer s...

Lisa is joined by the lovely Louise Squires, an Award-Winning Clinical Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist. Together, they talk about how the mind works, hypnotherapy and ADHD. Whether you're curious about alternative approaches to mental wellness or navigating ADHD yourself, this episode is for you. Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction to the podcast [00:23] Introduction to Louise...

Trigger warning: this episode mentions abuse. Nicola Holmes and host Lisa, explore vibe dressing, ADHD diagnosis, protecting your self-esteem, and much more on this week's episode. Takeaways: [00:00] - Introduction to the podcast [01:03] – Introduction to Nicola Holmes [01:41] – Have you heard about vibe dressing? [03:59] – About Nicola's neurodivergent business [05:47] – Getting her ADHD...

This week on the podcast, Lisa speaks with Gemma Edwards about the importance of storytelling, how to get the most out of LinkedIn, being creative, and couch to 5K. Timestamps (00:00) - Podcast introduction (00:35) - Introduction to Gemma (03:20) - Importance of storytelling in business (11:08) - Benefits of networking (14:49) - Dusty the flying dustbin, why we need creativity (17:59) - Getting th...

Host Lisa Lloyd is joined by Sue Johns to discuss Kingsway House in Worcester, business partnering with your husband, and becoming an author. Timestamps: (00:00) - welcome to the podcast (00:47) – introduction to Sue Johns (02:25) – how Kingsway House supporting the community (03:55) – working with your husband (07:49) – going to places with a buzz (09:29) – becoming a published author (20:45) – b...

This week on the podcast, host Lisa Lloyd, is joined by professional photographer, Emma B Murrills. They discuss all things photography, how she moved from shooting weddings to professional business images, the importance of networking, how to get more comfortable in front of a camera, plus so much more. Timestamps (00:00) Introduction to the episode (00:30) Introducing Emma B Murrills (01:47) Wed...

This week on the podcast Lisa is joined with Helen Cochrane, the new South West Birmingham Lead. They talk about reiki, setting boundaries, learning Japanese, menopause, and so much more... Lisa also puts Helen through her paces with the usual, "Would You Rather..." Timestamps (00:00) Introduction to the episode (01:12) Who is Helen? (05:49) What is Reiki and who is it for? (11:25) Impor...

We talk to our community members, Catherine, Sian, and Helen about the process involved with self-publising, The Doorstep Baker cookbook. This was always a dream of baker Catherine, and with the help of book editor Sian, and food photographer Helen, it was made into a reality! Of course we also put them through their paces with the usual, 'Would You Rather' game. Grab your copy Timestamps...

Get to know one of our community members as Lisa is joined by Worcester based photographer, Vanda Szabo. Vanda talks about the importance of building community and her creative photography career, touching on friendship, parenting, and self-employment. She opens up about diversity, imposter syndrome, and misconceptions about photographers. We wrap up with our usual “Would You Rather” game, which i...

Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions of domestic abuse, which some listeners may find distressing. Please take care while listening, and feel free to skip this episode if the content may be triggering for you. Listener discretion advised. Get to know one of the community members as Lisa is joined by Sarah Steele, who is a break up and divorce coach. In this episode we sit down with S...

Get to know our Worcester Lead and Community Sponsor as Lisa is joined by Caroline Quillet (Laudren) from Consequential Planning Limited and Rebecca Widdowson from Hallmark Watley Hulme. In this episode, qualified solicitor Rebecca and qualified financial planner Caroline discuss the importance of Wills, Lasting Power of Attorney, and Financial Planning. It's also time for another round of, &#...

Get to know our Bridgnorth Lead as Lisa is joined by Lucy Edgar, Founder of Human Everything. In this episode, we sit down with Lucy to get to know her, the business she founded, how HR is much more than hiring and firing, importance of company culture and much more. It's also time for another round of, 'Would You Rather?' Timestamps 00:32 - Who is Lucy and what is Human Everything? 02:05 - Why HR...

Get to know one of the community members as Lisa is joined by KellyWhite, Managing Director at Number Fifteen Legal and Number Fifteen Travel. In this episode, we sit down with Kelly to explore her journey - from ambitious career goals to stepping into self-employment, and running her own business. We dive into the challenges women face in the workforce, the state of the justice system, and the po...

Get to know one of the community members as Lisa is joined by Mandy Deakin-Snell, Founder of MDS Alignment. Mandy talks about how we can truly align ourselves with mixing ancient wisdom and neuroscience. She also discusses the book she co-authored and why she started her business. We also discuss whether being an over giver is more popular in women... Timestamps 00:08: Introductions 03:59: How do...

Get to know one of our Collaborative Partners, as Lisa is joined by Sarah McDowell, producer of this very podcast and owner of Lyrebird Studios. We talk about the partnership, common blockers stopping people starting a podcast, benefits of running one, and a breakdown of the essential equipment need to run and host one. We also talk ALOT about microphone muffs... About Sarah Sarah is a freelance d...

Get to know our Stourbridge Area Lead, as Lisa is joined by Wendy Garrett, Founder of Garrett Learning. Wendy talks about what she does for the network, how she got into working for herself, growing her business, and how we can better manage our mental health. We also get to know Rebecca's party trick... Timestamps 00:41 - Introductions 01:13 - What Wendy does as Stourbridge Area Lead 08:55 -...

Get to know one of the sponsors of the network as Lisa is joined by Rebecca Widdowson, Managing Partner at Hallmark Whatley Hulme Solitors. Rebecca talks about how she got into law, and how she supports the community. They also discuss why Women Who UK is needed, and why the solicitors firm is a sponsor. We also get to know Rebecca's party trick... Timestamps 00:50 - Introductions 01:42 - How...

Get to know some of the essential people behind Women Who UK, as Lisa is joined by Petra (Network Well Manager), Kasia (Area Lead for Kidderminster), and Tash (Executive Network Manager). They discuss exciting developments and events coming up for the network, including Network Well, and Business Development Day. They also discuss going self employed, importance of taking holiday, who inspires the...

Welcome to the all new Women Who UK podcast! A podcast for business owners, produced by business owners. Lisa Lloyd, founder of Women Who UK , is your host. We'll be chatting about business trends, busting myths, and the realities of running a business. Expect honest, open conversations about the highs and lows, the wins and the falls. Don't forget to subscribe for free whereever you liste...

As the title suggests, our first episode gives you a sneak peek behind the scenes of The Women Who Podcast - for business owners produced by business owners. Tables are turned, and usual host of the podcast, Lisa Lloyd, is interview by experienced podcaster and producer, Sarah McDowell. Listen to this episode to find out interesting facts about Lisa, why she started the community, and what she hop...

Amy Woodcock is the founder of Naturally Grown Health, a skin health nutritionist and natural skincare creator. As a registered Nutritional Therapist and Health Coach she is passionate about helping women to discover how nutrition and lifestyle medicine with natural skincare provide the missing link to great skin (and feeling and looking great in general!). In this episode Amy shares her story, he...

Wendy is an enthusiastic, organised, self motivated and conscientious learning and development consultant, and the founder of Garrett Learning. In this episode Wendy shares her passion for learning and how she got started as a business owner - saying yes and working it out along the way! She talks about the value and impact of mental health first aid, and her new venture, The Garrett Learning Work...

Dawn Owen is the Zero BS Coach helping women in business build the high vibe life they want. In this episode she shares her love of dancing, the early days of her career in insurance before taking the leap to set up her own business. After running a successful insurance brokerage she discovered coaching and the impact it had on her own life, so decided to train herself. She openly shares her perso...

Petra is the founder of two successful businesses - Rhythmic Gymnastics Worcester and Petra Bland Fitness. She's also a Women Who, Worcestershire Brand Representative and runs our Hartlebury Network Well meeting leading walks on Hartlebury Common. In this episode Petra shares her experience of moving from Slovakia to the UK, meeting her husband whilst working in London and moving to Worcesters...