Business Class

In today’s episode, I’m joined by the incredible Javeno McLean and trust me, this is a conversation you need to hear. We dive deep into the reality behind success the failures, the loneliness, the discipline, and the mindset it really takes to build something meaningful. Javeno shares his journey from humble beginnings to creating a community that’s changing lives every single day, including openi...

This week on Business Class , Vicky Owens is back with a dilemmas episode, answering real questions from listeners and tackling the day to day challenges that come with running a business. From difficult clients and boundary setting to managing team dynamics and handling employees who overstep the mark, this episode dives into the situations founders don’t always talk about. Vicky shares honest, p...

Welcome back to Business Class  - the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of what it really takes to build a successful business ✈️ In this episode, host Vicky Owens is joined by the powerhouse couple behind My Kit Co - James Malloy and Alex Thompson. From meeting years ago to building one of the UK’s leading beauty brands, this episode is a true full-circle moment. The pair share how they we...

Welcome back to Business Class with your host Vicky Owens . In this honest solo episode, Vicky shares the biggest mistakes she’s made as a business owner and the lessons that completely changed how she runs her company. From bad advice and poor financial habits to leadership challenges and mindset shifts, this episode is all about the things entrepreneurs often learn the hard way . After building...

Welcome back to Business Class with your host Vicky Owens. In this episode, Vicky sits down with sisters Sam and Steph, co-founders of Pretty Lavish, the womenswear label that grew from a £3,000 side hustle into a multi-million pound fashion brand stocked in Selfridges and ASOS. What started in their living room while working full-time jobs has evolved into a globally recognised brand known for oc...

Welcome back to Business Class with your host Vicky Owens . In this listener dilemmas episode, Vicky answers some of the most stressful, emotional, and real business situations founders face behind the scenes. From influencer mistakes that cost sales, to friendship breakdowns in business, supplier disasters, fake reviews, viral growth burnout, and uncomfortable customer boundaries, this episode pu...

Welcome back to Business Class with your host Vicky Owens . In this episode, Vicky is joined by Sian Whitefoot , an entrepreneur who has built an almost seven-figure business in a remarkably short space of time while being refreshingly honest about the realities of running a company. Sian shares her journey from a successful career in fashion design into entrepreneurship, opening up about the emot...

Welcome back to another episode of Business Class with your host, Vicky Owens. In this week’s episode, Vicky dives into your business dilemmas, unpacking some of the most common fears and challenges that stop people from starting, growing, and enjoying their businesses. This episode is packed with practical ideas, mindset shifts, and honest reassurance for entrepreneurs at every stage. Vicky tackl...

Welcome back to Business Class with your host, Vicky Owens. In this week’s episode, Vicky is joined by Joel Conder, one half of the viral family YouTube channel Dad vs Girls, and founder of Desvu Clothing and We Are Sol tanning brand. Joel opens up about feeling lost in his career and making the brave decision to leave his job to pursue content creation full time. What started as simply having fun...

Welcome back to another episode of Business Class with your host, Vicky Owens. In this week’s episode, Vicky tackles one of the most common questions leaders and business owners ask themselves: how do I actually do it all? This conversation is all about productivity, especially for those who don’t fit the typical “hyper-organised” mould. As a self-confessed Type B and naturally scatty person, Vick...

Welcome back to another episode of Business Class with your host, Vicky Owens. In this week’s episode, Vicky is joined by Benjy Leslie, founder and CEO of Connect Management and widely recognised as one of the UK’s most impressive young business leaders. Benjy represents over 150 creators and delivers influencer campaigns for some of the world’s biggest brands, making him a leading voice in the cr...

Welcome back to Business Class with your host, Vicky Owens. In this week’s episode, Vicky is joined by her sister and coworker, Lauren, as they sit down to tackle your listener dilemmas in a conversation packed with honest business insights and real-life lessons. This episode even features a voice note from a loyal listener sharing a truly eye-opening and slightly terrifying story about working wi...

Welcome back to another episode of Business Class with your host, Vicky Owens. In this week’s solo episode, Vicky dives deep into social media growth and how to turn your online presence into a powerful revenue stream. From the importance of consistency to understanding how algorithms, audience trust, and content strategy work together, Vicky breaks down exactly what it takes to grow on platforms...

Welcome back to another episode of Business Class with your host, Vicky Owens. In this week’s episode, Vicky is joined by the brilliant Holly Brooke and Joely Sanderson, founders of the bold and brilliantly named brand We Are Regular, the all-in-one poo supplement that took the wellness industry by storm. After struggling with chronic constipation for most of her life, Holly was desperate to find...

Welcome back to another episode of Business Class with your host, Vicky Owens. In this more relaxed, end-of-year episode, Vicky takes a moment to slow down and reflect in between the festive period. She opens up about everything she’s learned as a business owner this year, celebrating her personal and professional growth and sharing what lessons she’s choosing to carry forward into 2026. Vicky tal...

Welcome back to another episode of Business Class with your host, Vicky Owens. In this week’s episode, Vicky is joined by the inspiring Jordan, founder of the activewear brand JLuxe - a brand built on inclusivity, confidence, and designing flattering pieces for all body types. Jordan created JLuxe after struggling to find activewear that truly fit her as a curvaceous woman whose weight fluctuated...

Welcome back to another episode of Business Class with your host, Vicky Owens. In this week’s solo episode, Vicky shares the pearls of wisdom she’s gathered recently as a business owner - from the films she’s watched, to the books she’s been reading, to the conversations that have shifted her perspective. She opens up about the lessons she wishes she had learned sooner and the mindset shifts that...

Welcome back to another episode of Business Class with your host, Vicky Owens. In this week’s episode, Vicky is joined by Khareem Tevin Johnson-Achu and Jamaal Patterson-Bennett - two inspiring entrepreneurs who are transforming the way we learn from the world’s most successful millionaires and billionaires. As the founders of The Venture Room, they’ve built a rapidly growing platform dedicated to...

Welcome back to another episode of Business Class with your host, Vicky Owens. This week, Vicky is back with another listener dilemmas episode, diving into the real challenges business owners face every day. This conversation is packed with practical, honest business advice - from leading and scaling a team, to learning how to manage effectively without slipping into micromanagement or constantly...

Welcome back to another episode of Business Class with your host, Vicky Owens. In this week’s episode, Vicky is joined by the incredible Daisy May Kelly, Founder of the viral beauty brand Glow For It - best known for their game-changing lash serum that took TikTok by storm. Daisy opens up about her journey from struggling with anxiety and compulsively pulling out her eyelashes, to desperately sear...

Welcome back to another episode of Business Class with your host, Vicky Owens. This week’s episode starts with a huge celebration - Business Class has officially hit 100,000 listeners! 🎉 In this episode, Vicky opens up about an incredibly important topic: balancing your mental health while growing a business. She shares her personal journey - from battling severe anxiety and panic attacks that on...

Welcome back to another episode of Business Class with your host, Vicky Owens. In this week’s episode, Vicky is joined by not one, but two incredible entrepreneurs - Heather Bowling, TikTok sensation and co-founder of a viral lash serum brand, and Megan Jones, a young powerhouse business owner making waves in the beauty industry. Together, they share the story behind their lash serum that has take...

Welcome back to another episode of Business Class with your host, Vicky Owens. In this special Halloween edition, Vicky is joined by a very special guest, her Managing Director and little sister, Lauren Owens. Together, the dynamic duo dive into real listener dilemmas and share powerful insights from behind the scenes of running a successful business. This episode gets candid about some of the tri...

Welcome back to another episode of Business Class with your host, Vicky Owens. In this week’s episode, Vicky delivers some hard-hitting truths about why your business isn’t selling  and what you can do to turn it around. From understanding the real reasons behind low sales, to identifying whether your pricing, marketing, or branding is holding you back, Vicky breaks down the do’s and don’ts of suc...

Welcome back to another episode of Business Class with your host, Vicky Owens. In this week’s episode, Vicky is joined by leadership expert Heather Elkington, who specialises in transforming everyday managers into confident, high-performing leaders. Heather shares powerful insights on what truly makes a great leader, from mastering communication and emotional intelligence to building trust and cre...