The Women Who Business Community Podcast

Patsy Holbrook is the founder of Key2Confidence, an autism mentoring and support service for children and young people. In this episode Patsy shares some of her past experiences as a Special Educational Needs Coordinator that led to her decision to establish her business and follow her vocation.   Patsy is a passionate advocate for neurodivergent young people, providing the support and validation...

Kerstin Ballard is the Women Who, Worcestershire sponsored player at Worcester City Women’s Football Club. She’s been kicking a football for longer than she remembers (according to her family!) and was the only girl in her primary school to play in those early years. In this episode Kerstin shares her journey through the early days of playing football with boys to joining a local girls team, progr...

Gill Turton is an Operations manager at Relate, the counselling charity. She also runs two businesses, Life Admin virtual assistant service and Gill’s Place serving nachos at Worcester City Women's Football Club home games. In this episode Gill shares her experiences as a Black woman navigating school, university and her career spanning multiple industries. She grew up one of just three Black stud...

Siani Driver from Think Outside Social joins us on the podcast as part of our #EmbraceEquity series for International Women's Day 2023.  In this episode she shares her experiences as a mum of a disabled child whilst managing disabilities of her own and running a business. She talks about her childhood and her wish to create more good in the world by working with businesses that align with her valu...

Nicole Allison is CEO of Worcester City Women's Football Club and NA Sports. She has lived and loved football her entire life and has trailblazed a path for other women with a passion for the sport to aspire to. What football fan wouldn't want to own a club?! Hear how Nicole overcame the barriers she faced, and how she found her way into the Women's Super League with Tottenham Hotspur. She discuss...

Sue Johns is the Director of Kingsway House Business Centre alongside her husband Rick. Kingsway is the venue for one of our Women Who, Worcestershire FREE monthly networking meetings, and a beautiful location for co-working, networking and meetings. In this episode Sue shares her fascinating career story, starting out as a teacher, traveling the world, becoming an entrepreneur in the ex-pat commu...

Natasha is The Outsourcing Mentor, helping fiercely independent women in business to become ready to work with a Virtual Assistant by getting completely organised & in control of their business and ready to outsource with confidence.  Carrie met Natasha to find out the story behind her business, pivoting during a global pandemic, creating your "gold book" and just what it takes to be willing and a...

Helen Yandell is a brand photographer helping small businesses create beautiful images to connect their ideal client to them. Carrie met Helen to talk about her many years in photography, previously working on a cruise ship, with schools, in studios, photographing families as well as businesses. Helen shared her incredible experience travelling around the world developing her skills and learning n...

Rebecca Widdowson is a Managing Partner at Worcester's oldest law firm, Hallmark Whatley Hulme specialising in probate and estate administration. Carrie met Rebecca to learn more about her career path, how a week's work experience as a teenager ignited her passion for law, and the fascinating world of the legal profession. Rebecca shares why having a will is so important, and the problems that can...

Aasia Baig is the founder and owner of Centenary Lounge. She began her journey in the railways in 2001, when she and her husband opened their first retail store in Solihull Station. In 2003 Birmingham Moor St Station reopened after extensive restoration by Chiltern Railways. When Aasia visited the station looking for an empty unit where she could open a quality cafe, she fell in love with the char...

Natalie and Aqua set up SEO Social in early 2022 and met with Carrie to talk about where the idea for their business came from, how they got started and some of the challenges they've faced so far. Ethical marketing and compassionate support for their clients are core values for them both, and with each of them having different skills they are the perfect team. They share the things they are learn...

Rachel Davis owns RT Social, a social media company helping make social media easy for small businesses owners. Carrie met Rachel to learn her social media hints and tips and find out who inspires her. Rachel shares the importance of telling your story, understanding you are your brand (even if you don't think you are!), fears of being seen and The Book of Good as a tool to remember you can do any...

Carrie met Caroline who runs Talent Lab, a communications consultancy, helping clients find new ways to engage and interact with internal and external audiences. Caroline shares her expereinces from both the corporate world and running her own business, the joy of running in person events again since the pandemic, what makes a good tender or bid, the culture shock of moving from rural Ireland to L...

Dr Kate Mason is a Clinical Psychologist and owner of Roots Psychology providing 121 sessions for children as well as training for parents and professionals.  Carrie met Kate to find out more about the expereinces that led Kate to setting up her own business and the challenges she faced, as well as talking parenting, epic fundraising challenges and The Knackered Mum's Club. To connect with Kate, y...

Louise Squires is a Clinical Solution Focussed Hypnotherapist at Inspired to Change. She supports adults and children with a range of problems, and met Carrie to talk about mental health awareness month, transitioning from a corporate career to self employment, mum guilt and the incredible power of hypnotherapy. Listen in to find out about some of the events she has planned in May 2022. To connect...

Natasha runs Limitless Learning, providing tutoring for students of all ages, designed to meet their own personal learning styles. Carrie met Tash to talk all things education, the value of creativity, and growing a business during a pandemic, as well as finding out more about Tash and the Women Who inspire her. To connect with Limitless Learning, you'll find them online here: Website: https://lim...

Our first podcast guest is Emily from TIEM Design, the person behind the Women Who, Worcestershire website. We got together to find out more about Emily, her business and who the Women Who Inspire her are. Keep listening for a fabulous offer open to members of the Women Who, Worcestershire networking group.   To connect with TIEM Design you'll find them online here:  Website: https://tie...