The Life Of KG

In this episode, we have with us Ola Goldsmith from BBC'S, Dragon's Den. An incredibly talented individual with diverse skill sets having experience as a beauty professional, salon owner, business coach, and much more. 

Key takeaways 

#1 Find your drive

This here is the key! To be a truly successful entrepreneur you need something that drives you. Something strong enough to get you up in the morning with energy and excitement despite knowing that you have a full-packed day ahead. If you want to excel in business, you need this driving force. 

#2 Personal branding is important 

Can't stress this enough. For those who don't know, personal branding is all about managing your professional image by defining your unique value, expertise, and qualities to your target audience. Personal branding is important because it allows you to differentiate yourself in a competitive marketplace and helps you stand out in the crowd!

#3 Be real 

Being real in business means being authentic, genuine, and true to yourself while engaging in professional interactions. Trust me this is something that attracts people like crazy. This works for most businesses, so it does not matter if you are a salon owner or have a small bakery or art shop. Practise it and feel the difference!

Time Stamps

00:35-4:04

Goldsmith starts with a warm introduction and walks us through her career journey, experience being a beauty professional, salon owner, and business coach.

7:42-8:34

Goldsmith shares some of her 'flipping petrifying' experiences, facing her fears and her struggles with confidence. 

17:10-19:07 

Goldsmith talks about some of the key things that have contributed to her success as a businesswoman. This segment is practically gold for anyone who is looking for good advice to thrive in the business world. 

20:54-22:07

We all have our fair share of hard days. Yes, even those super cool have-it-all-together entrepreneurs you watch online. In this segment, Goldsmith talks about the hardest thing she has experienced in business so far. 

Key Quote

“Money and freedom go hand in hand.”

 Interested in more podcasts with beauty professionals, salon owners, business coaches, and more inspirational people? Stay tuned!

Connect with Ola Goldsmith

In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Elva Li, a distinguished luxury branding specialist based in Australia. Elva's expertise in luxury branding is unparalleled, and her unique perspective is sure to captivate and inspire you. 

 Lets have a quick look at her journey from being just another girl with a regular job to an industry expert who is now helping other businesses move towards success! 

Key Takeaways

#1 Timeless Excellence

Luxury branding requires patience and dedication to build a brand that stands the test of time. By investing in the long-term vision of a luxury brand, you can create an enduring legacy of excellence.

#2 Important elements of luxury branding

Visuals and imagery play a vital role in luxury branding, establishing a powerful connection between the brand and its audience. Therefore make sure that the visuals you create for your branding reflect the unique personality of your business so that customers can develop a sense of connection. 

#3 Courage and confidence 

Quitting the corporate world and setting up your own business can be scary but don't let your fears consume you. It doesn't matter whether you are planning on becoming a small salon owner or starting a multinational corporation, without confidence and courage, many of your dreams will remain unfulfilled. 

Timestamps

1:05-6:12 

Elva shares her inspiring origin story, providing insights into her journey and how she entered the world of luxury branding. She delves into her personal connection with luxury branding and what it truly means to her. Her unique perspective sheds light on the essence of luxury and its significance in the branding world.

8:32-9:10 

In this segment, Elva opens up about her relationship with her family after embarking on her entrepreneurial journey. 

14:15-14:59 

Elva explains how branding plays a pivotal role in the luxury market, and how visuals and imagery directly impact clients, establishing a powerful connection between the brand and its audience. This segment offers practical tips and genuine advice for anyone seeking to enhance their branding strategies.

Key Quotes

●      "Luxury branding is about acknowledging your own mastery and creating at the highest level."

●      "Luxury is the freedom to choose, a divine source, a way of expressing beauty in this world."

●      "Visuals need to authentically and genuinely reflect the unique personality of your brand."

Don't miss out on the opportunity to gain valuable insights and tips from a distinguished expert in the field!

Connect with Elva Li

In this episode, Natalie Potts and Katie Godfrey join together for an insightful discussion on everything business. Combining together their experience in the beauty industry, as life coaches and podcasters, they share a lot of value through this conversation. 

So, if you're an aspiring entrepreneur or business strategist, this episode will be a treat for you!

Key Takeaways

#1 Set goals

Setting clear and achievable goals is essential if you want to ensure a smooth entrepreneurial journey This is especially true for all those who are single-handedly managing multiple things at one time. Without clearly defined goals, you are likely to get overwhelmed and give up easily and thats a no-entry zone! 

#2 Have a solid business strategy

Developing a business strategy is critical for building a sustainable and successful enterprise. You need to align your resources, understand your target market, and make informed decisions to achieve your long-term vision.

#3 Stay focused

Maintaining focus amidst challenges and distractions is crucial for accomplishing your goals. Ignore the background noise and the voices in your head that are constantly telling you you are not capable of achieving something. 

Time Stamps

3:07-4:37 

Potts shares her perspective on what strategy means to her and its significance in building sustainable businesses.

5:56-11:25 

Potts and Godfrey talk about competition, market saturation, and the importance of finding a unique selling point. They also delve into their own experiences navigating the complexities of the business world, achieving work-life balance, and the role of self-discipline in helping them manage their hectic schedules. 

12:48-16:03 

Potts shares the origin story of her business, her motivations for setting it up, and her journey into coaching.

16:44-17:06 

Having the right mindset is crucial for pursuing any goal in life, regardless of whether you are setting up a beauty business, getting into real estate or becoming a salon owner.

Key Quotes

●      "Strategy means you have a plan towards your desired goals. It is something you believe in, and you know what it looks like to get there step by step."

●      "You can do anything you want. There will always be tests and obstacles, but as long as you take that bold leap of faith, you can create the life you want."

Connect with Natalie Potts 

In this episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Lisa Johnson, a remarkable single mother of twins who transformed her life through entrepreneurship. Now, Johnson is on a mission to empower others through coaching and help them establish their own successful businesses. 

Key Takeaways

#1 Face Your Fears

Starting your own business, a new degree, an investment decision, or diving into anything new for that matter will never be easy but if you truly want to get somewhere you need to face your fears. 

#2 Strength and Resilience 

Starting your own business requires incredible strength and resilience. It's not always smooth sailing, but it's during the toughest times that true entrepreneurs shine. Stay determined, adapt to challenges, and learn from your failures.

#3 Trust Yourself 

The key to success is believing in yourself and your abilities, so do your research, trust your instincts and make decisions with confidence. Remember, you have the skills, the vision, and the passion required to make your dreams a reality, if only you are brave enough to trust yourself. 

These are the the three things that you need to have regardless of your niche. It doesn't matter if you're going into real estate or beauty, want to become a salon owner or coach, you need to have confidence in yourself to fulfil your entrepreneurial dreams. 

Timestamps

1:17-5:49

Johnson talks to us about her life before setting up her business, her experience with the corporate world, and why she decided to leave it. She also shares the struggles she faced going through pregnancy and divorce and managing difficult times alone.

6:37-7:30

Photographic memory and the ability to simplify things for others: Johnson explains how she used these innate abilities to start her business and effectively monetize her skills. Here she also addresses some important questions that many people have in mind such as whether entrepreneurs are born or made.

8:26-10:00 

Johnson walks us through her journey of being an entrepreneur, the strategies she used to set herself in the market as well as some of the losses she had to ensure. 

10:35-11:35

Risk-taking and entrepreneurship truly go hand in hand. In this segment, Johnson shares the risks she took and how they paid off. 

15:42-17:37 

Interested in knowing more about passive incomes? This informative segment can help you strengthen the concept of passive income and how it works.

Key Quotes

●      "Even if you have all the drive and passion in the world, if you don't know the strategy, it won't really matter."

●      "In the first year or so, you have to be obsessed with your business."

●      "It's really normal to lose money in the first few years of business."

Join us in this inspiring episode as Lisa Johnson shares her wisdom, expertise, and the secrets behind her entrepreneurial success! 

 Sponsors

Elizabeth Stiles, a fashion brand consultant and business coach who helps independent businesses with their manufacturing, marketing, and mindset. She previously worked as a fashion retail buyer for Next, Miss Elfridge, and Asda. In 2018, she decided to leave her job and focus on helping smaller beauty businesses instead of participating in the fast fashion industry.

Elizabeth discusses the importance of having multiple manufacturers when creating a product-based business and why it is important to build connections with multiple factories as they grow, and guides other women in business using her experience as a business coach.

Key Takeaways

Vulnerability can be powerful

Elizabeth shared personal stories and experiences throughout the podcast, demonstrating how vulnerability and authenticity can help build trust and connections with others as a woman business. She also emphasized the importance of embracing your own unique strengths and personality in order to be an effective communicator.

Timestamps

00:00 – 02:37

Not sure whether to stick to your 9-5 or start a business you always wanted, like a beauty salon? We got you!

04:44 – 06:25
Wondering how to broaden your beauty business scale?

Elizabeth gives tips to listeners on how to grow a product-based business like a beauty salon and mentors young minds on building trust and selling products using her expertise.

10:28 – 14:02

For those seeking strategies to create media content on sales; finding the balance between nurturing and selling content for their beauty businesses.

24:00 – 28:32

The importance of networking events, the benefits of connecting with like-minded people and the opportunities that follow those connections.

30:11 – 31:59

Discussion on the journey of starting your own business like a beauty salon and the benefits of sharing various opinions in it with other business owners.

35:44 – 37:40

Explore the impact of social media activism on businesses and the difference between holding people and brands accountable for their actions and online bullying.

39:17 – 41:22

Elizabeth shares tips for monetizing your business and stresses on the importance of 'knowing your numbers' in all things business and beauty.

Quotes

• Being well-connected is priceless.
• Monetise your personality because that tends to be the thing that makes you the most unique.

Let's Connect

In this mini episode, Katie is going to talk you through how to hit 10K months within your beauty business and what steps you need to implement to get there straight away.

Sponsors

In this episode, we speak with Carissa Hill, the business coach who created three independent extension businesses from home that run without her in her twenties. Since then, Carissa has built multiple successful businesses for her clients, and specializes in Facebook ads and boosted posts, in addition to helping beauty salon owners to set up their businesses. She is known for her expertise in using marketing strategies to scale businesses, having generated millions of dollars in revenue for her clients, other women in business. In this episode, Carissa shares her insights and strategies for using Facebook ads to grow your beauty business and reach new customers.

Key Takeaways #1 Know your numbers Before launching a Facebook ad campaign, it's essential to have a clear understanding of your numbers as a woman in business. This includes knowing your customer lifetime value, profit margins, and advertising budget. By having this information, you can set realistic goals and create a campaign that is designed to generate a positive return on investment for your beauty business.

Timestamps 1:15 – 3:10 Carissa shares her background and journey into entrepreneurship, including how she stumbled upon Facebook ads and realized their potential to scale businesses. 3:30 – 6:17 Learn about the benefits of using Facebook ads, including the ability to target specific audiences and track results in real-time to help your beauty business perform optimally. 6:50 – 8:55 Carissa emphasizes the importance of knowing your numbers and setting realistic goals before launching a Facebook ad campaign for businesses e.g. a beauty salon. 9:30 – 12:40 Discover the power of testing in Facebook ads as a woman in business, including how to test different ad formats, audiences, and messaging to determine what works best for your beauty business. 13:20 – 15:10 Carissa shares her top tips for creating effective Facebook ad campaigns, including the importance of creating eye-catching visuals and writing compelling ad copy. 15:40 – 17:45 Learn how to create retargeting campaigns to bring customers back to your website, offer upsells and cross-sells, and build a strong brand that customers want to return to. 18:10 – 20:42 Carissa shares her final tips for using Facebook ads to scale your beauty business, including the importance of tracking your results and adjusting your strategy accordingly.

I wanted to do a solo episode for you all about employment and self-employment for your business.

The pro's, the con's and the different types of business models that might be suited to you.

In this episode, we sit with the dynamic Alisha Mccarroll, founder of Alisha’s Aesthetics, an award-winning clinic and academy. Alisha started her clinic six years ago and opened her academy three years later, earning 21 awards to date, including the prestigious UK Beauty Awards. Join us, as she takes us through her journey starting from her childhood and teenage years in Luton, and the personal challenges that she faced along the way, to her finding her entrepreneurial calling. 

If you're struggling to find your way through a rough patch in life, then Alisha's words will surely give you hope.

Key takeaways 

#1 Nothing is impossible

From acing her nursing exams to becoming a talented aesthetician, Alisha’s success story proves that you can achieve anything once you put your mind to it. So don’t let any past failures define you, instead take them in your stride as you move forward toward your dreams!

#2 Block Negativity

Unfortunately, there will always be people who are jealous of your achievements, but don't let them hold you back from flaunting your hard-earned success. Instead, take control of your social media space by blocking any negativity that comes your way and continuing to inspire others with your achievements.

Time Stamps

1:50 – 5:12

From having complicated teenage years in Luton to acing her nursing exams and finally becoming an award-winning entrepreneur; Alisha describes how she turned her fortunes around.

5:27 – 7:00

Alisha talks about how she had always wanted more from life, and even now, after achieving so much, that fire of ambition is still burning bright within her.

7:12 – 9:31

Alisha has quite the unique story of how she came to open her own clinic, and it's definitely a fun one to hear.

9:45 – 11:11

There is an ongoing debate on the involvement of non-medical professionals within the aesthetics industry, and everyone seems to have an opinion. So, what does Alisha think about it?

11:29 – 12:48

Alisha highlights the critical need for regulations in the aesthetics industry.

13:02 – 13:25

Alisha sheds light on the Level 7 Diploma Course for Aesthetics and its potential impact on the industry.

14:44 – 17:30

Want to create a winning social media strategy? Let Alisha’s wise words be your guide.

17:43 – 18:43

Should entrepreneurs showcase their lifestyles on social media handles? Alisha’s unique perspective on this issue is definitely worth considering.

19:06 – 20:45

Alisha describes how heartbreaking online trolling can be, and her simple way of defeating the keyboard warriors.

21:33 – 21:55

At the end of the episode, Alisha shares three pieces of advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.  

Let’s Connect

In this episode, we speak with Farrah LaRaé Wynn, a dynamic serial entrepreneur. As a mother and successful businesswoman, Farrah has launched her own line of skincare products, LaRaé Skin, and founded the Elite Society, a community of female entrepreneurs and leaders. Alongside her business ventures, Farrah is an accomplished author, podcast host, and blogger. She describes herself as a Refinement Specialist, offering invaluable guidance to help businesses fine-tune their efforts and achieve their objectives. 

In this episode, we delve deeper into Farrah's journey, her perspectives on entrepreneurship, and her success mantra. If you are an aspiring entrepreneur then you don’t want to miss this!

Key Takeaways

#1 Have faith in yourself

Don't let impostor syndrome hold you back! Remember that everyone experiences failures in this journey, so surround yourself with supportive people who understand and uplift you. With a positive mindset and a solid support system, you can overcome any mental roadblocks and achieve your goals.

#2 Research the market

To create a successful product, start by identifying your target customer audience and researching the best ways to reach them. By listening to their feedback and incorporating it into your business model, you'll be well on your way to building a product that sells like hotcakes!

#3 Do you

While it's important to listen to advice and take feedback, don't forget to trust your gut. As Farrah knows all too well, ignoring her instincts has led to losses in the past. So, when it comes to your business decisions, be sure to tap into your inner superpower and trust your intuition!

Timestamps

2:35 – 3:45

Feeling like a fraud or doubting your abilities as an entrepreneur? Don't worry because you aren't alone.

Many successful business owners experience impostor syndrome. But fear not! Farrah has identified two root causes of this struggle so that you can overcome this problem and build confidence in your skillset!

4:24 – 5:22

From a public relations major at college to now an entrepreneur: Farrah discusses her career journey and how her parents influenced it.

5:36 – 7:17

Discover how Farrah juggles being a single mother and a successful entrepreneur by mastering the art of time management. Her secret lies in a system that revolves around her daughter's schedule, allowing her to prioritize both her family and work.

9:44 – 11:10

Farrah has poured her passion for skincare into creating her own brand, LaRaé Beauty. She shares with us, the inspiration behind her line and what sets it apart from others in the market

11:30 – 13:36

Farrah shares her top two tips for success as a new business owner. 

15:47 – 18:04

Are you struggling to build an audience for your brand? Don't worry, because Farrah is dishing out tips for growing your following, even when you're on a tight budget.

18:37 – 20:28

As Farrah has learned on her own entrepreneurial journey, the secret to success is simply "doing you".

Let’s Connect

Are you ready to skyrocket your business over the next 12 months?

Goal-getters, action takers and those ready to escalate their business to the next level, this is for you.

Entrepreneurship OR Training? The Process Of Deciding Suitable Career Paths

For this podcast session, we have Sarah Abel who shares with us her journey with her salon business and training centres.

The way I look at my business now at 58, is very different from how I looked at it maybe in my thirties...

Key takeaways

#1 What do I want for myself?

Make sure that you ask yourself this question whenever you sit down to think and seriously consider the career path you choose for yourself. At the end of the day, you are going to be the one who will have to deal with the consequences of your actions and decisions so think and think wisely before you finalise something

#2 Do not settle for less

We often tend to underestimate our potential and capabilities but with good self-awareness and perhaps some help from a personal trainer, you can work on this problem and get over it. This will also help ensure that you don't end up settling for anything less than what you deserve.

#3 Don't make mistakes other businesses do

Do some research, figure out mistakes that other businesses in your industry are doing, and don't make them yourself. Learn from the experiences of others, it will help you grow and get your business a competitive advantage!

Time stamps

2:30-5:12

Abel shares with us how covid 19 and her growing age led to a shift in her mindset regarding her salon business and starting with training people into managing their businesses successfully.

11:55-13:16

Abel talks to us about learning from past mistakes in terms of business and shares some common things business owners tend to ignore, which they later end up paying a cost for. She also addresses some misconceptions businesses have related to training employees. So make sure to not skip this part especially if you are an aspiring entrepreneur!

28:30-31:06

Here we discuss the importance of recruiting the right staff for your business, whose values and vision match that of your business.

53:42-54:23

Sort out your money matters, pick the lifestyle you'd want for yourself, and have the belief that you will be able to achieve it.

54:27-59:57

Abel goes on to talk about the training program she has planned out, featuring 6 face-to-face mentoring sessions, along with monthly coaching sessions. The program is designed to help people transition from working in their salon business to having their training academy. Application forms are available if you are looking to apply!

Quotes

“Good business leaders create a vision, articulate the vision, passionately own the vision, and relentlessly drive it to completion.” - Jack Welch

“Letting go and trusting others to do things well is one of the more challenging aspects of being a leader of a growing organisation.” – Verne Harnish

About Guest Speaker & also Sponsor of the podcast

In this podcast, Lauren Lapping from Australia joins us to share her journey with entrepreneurship, from running her salon to helping others set up successful businesses of their own as a coach. Her story is nothing short of an inspiration, especially for those who are aspiring to become entrepreneurs themselves!   

Business owner life is interesting...   

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬   #1 Hustle There is no short cut to success, no secret that can help you earn it over night. It involves a lot of blood and sweat but as long as you have the determination you will succeed.  

 #2 Don't give in to the ifs and buts  There will be many times in life when you will have great opportunities, and excellent ideas that can be executed but your fear and insecurities will stop you. In such moments you need to stop listening to whatever is holding you back and start taking action. Pour your heart and soul into whatever project you have decided to work on, make mistakes and learn from them but don't hesitate from giving it a shot!  

𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬 

 1:12-3:29: Lapping starts with a warm introduction, and tells us about her lash and brow salon business, the launch of her product line, and her experience with training people. Then she shares with us how her desire to see women succeed as entrepreneurs led to a beautiful journey of self-discovery, growth, and success and turned her into a business coach.   

5:45-6:50: Here our host and Lapping talk about the difference between selling services as an independent business owner and as an employee. Businesses don't work out for everyone, we are all built to do different things!  

7:05-13:35: What does the business owner's life look like? Interesting and exciting but also lonely and tiresome sometimes. In this section of the podcast, join us for the not-so-glamorous aspect of running your own business.   

15:07-21:16: Lapping tells us how she got into the beauty therapy industry, her experience learning and then practising, as well as the hurdles she faced along the way! How she navigated her journey through parenthood, being a housewife, and then back to her passion for beauty services, this time in the form of her own salon!   

31:49-33:18: Here Lapping talks about her business practices, keeping up with the supply and demand and making sure that her business is efficiently managed at all times!  

 40:00-49:00: Are you a people pleaser who finds it difficult to say no to people? Well, this segment of the podcast might resonate well with you and you might find some valuable advice that can pull you out of this habit.  

51:50-1:13:24 This section features a wholesome conversation on how rewarding business life can be, finding work-life balance and true happiness in what you do, as well as the importance of working smart along with working hard.   

For this podcast session today, we are joined by two incredibly talented guests Demi who is a lash expert, and Rachel who is a brow technician. Together the two decided to combine their skills and start a salon and this is their story of how it all happened!

Key Takeaways

#1 Follow your heart 

Societal pressure and stigma around certain things can prevent you from fulfilling your goals but in times like this hold on tight to your dreams. If you know what you are doing is right, have a solid plan to achieve your vision, don't stop. Start and keep going until you get there!

#2 Overcome challenges

Challenges are a part of life, we all have them. So don't let the hard times get to you and continue putting your energy into things that truly matter. 

Time Stamps: 

0:40-8:50

Both of our talented guest speakers share with us our origin story, their areas of expertise, how they got into the salon business, and some of the difficulties they faced along the way with managing education, mental health, and everything that life threw at them.

8:51-13:12

The stigma around beauty courses is real and who would know that better than someone in the beauty industry themselves? In this part of the segment, our guests talk about the societal pressure that sometimes comes with doing what your heart truly wants you to do, and how they faced their families and remained steadfast during the challenges.

13:55-21:29

Demi and Rachel share with us how they made this business partnership work given how collaborative work requires a lot of effort and often still doesn't end up working quite right 

34:41-48:08

Inflation, covid, and increased cost of living. This segment is loaded with some real talk on finances and managing through tough economic times!

‘Winning is great, sure, but if you are really going to do something in life, the secret is learning how to lose. Nobody goes undefeated all the time. If you can pick up after a crushing defeat, and go on to win again, you are going to be a champion someday.’ - Wilma Rudolph

About Guest Speakers

The Importance Of Personal Branding With Joshua B.Lee

For this podcast, we have with us the King of LinkedIn, Joshua B.Lee who talks to us about the importance of having a well-maintained LinkedIn profile and personal branding!

Key Takeaways

#1 Human-to-Human Approach

When developing a marketing plan get a little person and don't forget to add the human element to your brand which will help draw a large consumer base.

#2 Don't just focus on the financial aspect

Running a business is much more than just the finances so if you are in just for the cash, you need to shift your values and set a strong vision and mission for your business. Otherwise, the survival of your business is at stake right there

#2 Don't take negative feedback personally

This one might sound a little cliche but don't take the negativity you're bound to encounter especially if you have a digital presence. If you make mistakes, learn from them and admit that you wronged, also value constructive criticism but do not pay attention to mindless hate!

Time Stamps

2:26-4:39

Our guest speaker shares with us his origin story, how he started his career, creating multiple companies, monetizing traffic, and understanding the significance of helping others build their way up on LinkedIn by connecting with other individuals.

5:14-8:30

You must have heard about Instagram and Facebook algorithms, but do you know what a human algorithm is? In this segment Lee explain to us this relatively under-explored type of algorithm, in a world where we have all become focused on AI and automation!

8:44-12:10

Lee explains his journey with entrepreneurship and how he worked his way from selling candy for 100% profit as a child to the successful person that he is today.

12:17-16:59

We have an engaging conversation on personal branding, and how covid 19 has created the need for human interaction even in the corporate world and has increased consumer demand of wanting to know the people behind businesses.

17:17-19:29

Success is not just being able to make good money, there is much more to it. You need to have a vision, a purpose, a goal, something that would keep you going on your tough days!

28:57-33:50

Lee talks about the kind of branding that works: real and raw, not overproduced and then goes on to explain why he chose LinkedIn as his main platform.

42:11-43:28

Looking for tips to get started with personal branding? Make sure you don't miss out on this last section of the podcast, it's going to give you the direction you're looking for.

About guest speaker

Today we talk about leadership. 

What makes a good leader and what makes a bad leader. Lynn Whitbeck is the Queen of Sales. Business Owners and entrepreneurs hire Lynn to ignite winning sales, because most are chasing down leads, lack client retention, conversion, and profit. So, Lynn helps eliminate the lengthy chaotic sales cycle to ignite your sales and unleash lasting profits. Bottomline, don't make this harder than it has to be, sales should be a win-win. 

Lynn is the Founder and CEO of Petite2Queen, Host of Get More Clients on the Win Win Women Network, and host of the top podcast, Claim Your Career Crown. She has been seen in USA Today, HuffPost, Chicago Tribune, and more! When she is not working with clients, Lynn loves visiting National Parks, cooking, and playing Pokémon Go. 

Victoria Gallagher is a worldwide leader in Hypnotherapy, a best-selling author, international speaker, life success coach, and renowned authority on the Law of Attraction.  She has dedicated her life to empowering people all over the world to successfully live a life of liberty, aligned with their dreams through her effective meditative recordings and online courses. As a tireless personal growth enthusiast herself, Victoria hosts the popular Law of Attraction show The Power of Your Mind podcast featuring industry experts. The Power of Your Mind is a self help podcast helping listeners unleash the power of their mind. Victoria Gallagher shares over 20 years of wisdom and techniques in hypnotherapy, Law of Attraction, visualization, NLP, meditation, personal growth, positive affirmations and other effective methods to help listeners tap into the great power which resides in their mind, and become the best version of themselves. The Power of Your Mind podcast has over 120 episodes, over 950K downloads and is heard in 136 countries.

Russell Marketing 

Will Russell, Founder & CEO In 2016, Will Russell entered the e-commerce launch space working as a crowdfunding marketing consultant. 

Multiple six and seven-figure launches that first year meant that client interest -- and the need for a larger team -- quickly grew.  In 2017, he launched Russell Marketing: an innovative digital agency, specializing in e-commerce launch marketing. To-date, they have generated more than $25 million in revenue for 300+ new entrepreneurs. Will has been featured on Forbes, Business Insider, Crain’s New York, StartUp Nation, and more. In 2021, Will launched the Russell Gives Foundation, a family foundation that offers grants and mentorship to 501(c)(3) partners committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

 In November 2022, Will’s first book, ‘Launch in 5: Take Your Idea from Lightbulb Moment to Profitable Business in Record Time’ will be published by Nicholas Brealey. Prior to product launches, Will spent his early career managing launch marketing efforts for brands and websites in the media and nonprofit space. A decade of experience in launch marketing -- across an array of industries, products, and for businesses of all sizes -- provided Will with a unique perspective on the attributes of successful launch campaigns.     

Originally from San Francisco, followed by two decades in London, and now in Austin, TX, Will holds a dual degree in Philosophy & Sociology from the University of Leeds.  

I found myself in my early 30’s extremely successful professionally, but burned out physically, mentally, and spiritually. My career in the automotive industry was lucrative, however every other aspect of my life suffered. And when that happened, the money didn’t mean much. I DIDN’T TAKE CARE OF MY WELLNESS AND THEN WAS FORCED TO TAKE CARE OF MY ILLNESS! 

This was a wake-up call. I started to question what was truly important to me in life – my health and my family. I eventually retired from that industry and now am happy living the best life ever. 

Kayleigh is the founder and CEO of Actually, I Can!, a certified Mindset and Business Coach, Ted X Speaker, Author and Motivational Speaker. She supports female coaches and business owners in growing and scaling their businesses to create their dream business online and a life that they love. She is driven by growth mindset and believes that anyone can achieve their business goals providing they apply the right mindset, strategy and energy in order to do so. Today she talks to us about her method on how to sell on Instagram stories. 

Kristy Yoder is a Filipina based in Ohio. She is the Founder and CEO of Smart VAs and the host of The Master Delegator Podcast where she teaches entrepreneurs and leaders to grow their business by delegating. As a multi-skilled leader, she humbly worked her way from being a freelance virtual assistant and digital marketer to becoming an entrepreneur. She is passionate about helping stressed and overwhelmed business owners get their time, freedom, and life back while running a successful business. She built and trained a team based in the Philippines to help business owners scale their businesses while living a freedom- filled lifestyle. Kristy leads more than 70+ team members and has served more than 200 businesses in the US together with her team since 2020. Kristy grew her business from $0 to now close to 7-figure revenue and desires to help business owners achieve their business goals. 

I wanted to do a short episode on how you can collaborate with charities to help others in need, plus grow your business. I share what we are currently working on within my business to help you get started.

Amie Justine Migirova is the owner and lead stylist of Emma Justine Color & Extension Lounge. Over the years, with the help of their beautiful and loyal guests, the Emma Justine Tribe took great pride in upholding the salon's mission statement by “Creating a one-of-a-kind salon experience that is led by a team with exceptional talent to ensure every guest feels Bold, Beautiful, & Confident!"

Emma Justine Salon continues to set the bar for what it means to be experts in the field. Focusing on complete transformations and complex coloring services can only be achieved through proper training, special attention to detail, and an individual guest approach that is not bound to a time-limited appointment. With this type of sincere focus, the Emma Justine Tribe has built a strong reputation, bringing about a heavy responsibility that is passionately executed. In the first year of opening, the salon received the Nationally Distinguished Salon of the Year Award, a recognition that they attribute to the trust their guests have put in them. They have also been featured in several magazine articles that showcased their work and talented team. 

In 2022, Emma Justine Salon received another award and was named to Inc. Magazine’s Annual Best Workplaces List. This list is the result of a comprehensive measurement of American companies that have excelled in creating exceptional workplaces and company culture. We humbly realize that none of this would be possible without our loyal guests.  

Sponsors for December 

Buddha Beauty 

At Buddha Beauty we manufacture vegan and cruelty free skincare perfect for in salon use and retail. Our products have been developed alongside our Manchester salons to create a results driven skincare range. Our range of skincare is available in your own brand, which is the perfect way to offer your customers great home care products that keep bringing the back to your salon, time and time again. 

Kelly Rose is a multi-award-winning Entrepreneur, Skin Clinic & Skincare Brand Owner who specialises in teaching ambitious beauty businesses and salon owners, just like you, to accelerate their income and business growth. Kelly pivoted her business and went from a multi-award winning, fully booked, Skin Clinic to a six-figure online skincare business and skincare brand owner. She now has the freedom to work from anywhere in the world and lives every day with purpose - equipping other professionals in the industry with her proven methods to earn their dream income (without working more hours!) through the power of pricing for profit and accelerating retail sales. 

This episode is a little different. Layla interviewed me for her beauty boss community. I really thought it would help my listeners and watchers so we popped it on my podcast too. If your thinking of stepping out of your business, growing or building a team, this one is for you. 

Sponsors for November 

Buddha Beauty 

At Buddha Beauty we manufacture vegan and cruelty free skincare perfect for in salon use and retail. Our products have been developed alongside our Manchester salons to create a results driven skincare range. Our range of skincare is available in your own brand, which is the perfect way to offer your customers great home care products that keep bringing the back to your salon, time and time again. 

Amy started her family at just 19 years old. Didn’t have any idea what she wanted to do career wise but knew she wanted to be a Mum first. Starting her first business whilst pregnant she knew being a financially independent woman whilst also a stay at home Mum was important to her and that was her drive from the get go. First was network marketing that got her off the ground with her confidence, knowledge and income, the to social media coach & now Clarity Coach. Amy still runs her business with her children coming first. Her ultimate goal is to support as many women as possible in moving their business forward by clearing their brain fog and allowing them to open up on their biggest business concerns and getting the clarity they need in order to level up. 

Sponsors for November 

Buddha Beauty 

At Buddha Beauty we manufacture vegan and cruelty free skincare perfect for in salon use and retail. Our products have been developed alongside our Manchester salons to create a results driven skincare range. Our range of skincare is available in your own brand, which is the perfect way to offer your customers great home care products that keep bringing the back to your salon, time and time again.

Hi, I’m Stephanie! And I’m so happy you’re here! From being the marketing director of tech companies, to running my own marketing agency, and now teaching other business owners how to do marketing… let’s just say marketing is a HUGE part of my life. I’m a recovering perfectionist and proud digital nomad (I live between Canada and Italy), helping beauty business owners overcome self-doubt and imposter syndrome, by teaching them how to find their perfect clients online with a strong personal brand. My goal is to teach what I’ve learned in overcoming fear and “putting myself out there”, to lift up other female entrepreneurs around the world.  I teach Facebook and Instagram ads to attract clients and grow your appointment book in my program The Ad Lab. I also host online events to help you grow different parts of your brand and business (next one coming soon!) On the personal side, I’m obsessed with donkeys, science fiction novels, home-made pizza, and spending time in the beautiful nature of Italy.

Ever since I left my 8 year role as a school teacher to become a full-time content creator, I’ve felt the pull to keep teaching. Over the past 3 years I’ve launched courses, programs and a membership and have taught over 5000 students. Noticing a shift in the online education space, (and even in the way I was teaching!) I’ve made it my mission to equip other online educators, like you, with the knowledge, skills and mindset you need to create engaging and motivating content and programs you and your students can rave about! 

Sponsors for October

Osome Accountancy 

I want to tell you guys about Osome, they’re the experts in organising your business accounts so you don’t have to worry about filing company reports or paying your taxes on time. Osome accountants take care of all your finance admin through the app and are always on-hand to answer your questions and give advice based on your company accounts. Track your finances while managing your payments and invoices, all in one place. So you can focus on doing more, like reaching new customers and building your brand. Get a finance manager at a lower cost, with Osome.

No-one - "So, Rochelle who are you?" Me: I am a creative, tattooed, outspoken, rebellious soul who owns a youth + culture digital marketing and PR agency (with my name on it 🤦🏽‍♀️). I am (slightly) controversial, love what I do and enjoy using my creative personality, outspokenness and talkative nature to work with people and brands in my chosen industries. I have helped brands grow and get seen nationally and globally across all medias. Would you believe I'm also a 'Celebrity fashion stylist', Art Director and yes a PR expert. I am always in various publications talking about influencers, cancelled culture, trends, topics, fashion and more. I've worked with all types of brands throughout my career, as well as represented talent and celebrities. But, aside from all that, I'm pretty normal or as normal as you can be. I love music, festivals and holidays and just having fun. I don't think I'm a typical business owner, as I don't tend to follow that model - I just do me!  

Sponsors for September

Osome Accountancy

I want to tell you guys about Osome, they’re the experts in organising your business accounts so you don’t have to worry about filing company reports or paying your taxes on time. Osome accountants take care of all your finance admin through the app and are always on-hand to answer your questions and give advice based on your company accounts. Track your finances while managing your payments and invoices, all in one place. So you can focus on doing more, like reaching new customers and building your brand. Get a finance manager at a lower cost, with Osome.

Matt Jones was born in Newport and now resides in Cardiff. Having over nineteen years of experience in the Advertising & Creative Industry and thirteen years as an entrepreneur, Matt has employed more than one hundred staff during his time founding, developing, and launching his award-winning businesses. Matt has held senior positions in the UK advertising industry and founded the creative advertising agency, S3 Advertising in 2011. He then grew his agency from a start-up into a multi-million-pound national business which he sold via a management buyout in 2019. Recently featured on Dragons Den seeking a Dragon as a business partner for his male skincare brand MESOA Skincare, Matt successfully secured retail tycoon Touker Suleyman. All five Dragons were incredibly impressed by Matt with Peter Jones describing him as an “absolute inspiration” after detailing his mental health battles which inspired the creation of the brand itself. Despite Matt deciding not to continue the journey with Touker, the two remain friends. Being an advocate for men's mental health, Matt created MEOSA Skincare with a vision to create a safe, non-judgmental place for men to share their stories in the hope that it helps both them and other men. He wants to encourage men to open up and share their experiences in the hopes that it can provide the confidence for men to seek the help they need. Over the past decade, Matt has won and judged several national awards in business and entrepreneurship communities, including the NatWest Great British Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2016, 2017 and 2018, with hopes to grow the list in 2022 and beyond. For further information or press queries, please contact Jen or Ashley at info@moda-pr.com 

Sponsors for September 

Osome Accountancy

I want to tell you guys about Osome, they’re the experts in organising your business accounts so you don’t have to worry about filing company reports or paying your taxes on time. Osome accountants take care of all your finance admin through the app and are always on-hand to answer your questions and give advice based on your company accounts. Track your finances while managing your payments and invoices, all in one place. So you can focus on doing more, like reaching new customers and building your brand. Get a finance manager at a lower cost, with Osome. 

Victoria Morley I'm a Success Coach for salon business owners who want to build a wildly successful business and live the life they desire. I am an IAPC&M Accredited Life Coach and NLP Master Practitioner. In my first six monthly in the industry, I've hosted a Masterclass for Sweet Squared on Mindset, been featured in both Scratch Magazine and Professional Beauty and had several highly successful launches dedicated to helping salon business owners become more successful.

Sponsors Of August: 

Wax By B.

A stunning brand of Luxury Home Fragrance, specialising in Wax Melts. We offer both retail and wholesale opportunities to businesses across the UK. Some scents pack a punch whilst others will subtly sweep through your home, and whilst our signature wax melts scents tell a story of their own, they are now ready to fill your homes or businesses whilst you make memories that’ll last forever. Not only do we offer an incredible range of highly scented wax melts, we also have Luxury Room Sprays, Reed Diffusers, Carpet Freshener plus Bath & Body products including Soap Sponges, Bath Bombs. We would love to offer KG Podcast listeners a 10% discount on orders to try our incredible products. Wholesale and stockist opportunities are also available and these have brought in a fantastic income within my own salon. We hit our current target market perfectly with these products, so they’re a great retail opportunity for your salon too! Trialled and tested - they sell well! 

Lisa Johnson, owner of Infinite Beauty Therapy in Kempston, Bedfordshire. Her business has grown by a massive 380% in just 2 years after learning how to delegate and build teams. Her business has blown up and we are looking forward to hearing her story and sharing her hints & tips on growth

We talk all about building a community and how important that is to grow within a business. I’m Sophie and I have been in the beauty industry for over 14 years. I have managed leading medi-spas and built my own successful lash business. After seeing a gap in the business education side of the beauty industry, I decided to create an event and online platform to help ambitious beauty professionals to reach financial independence. Welcome LashFest. I’m also a business mentor for successful beauty pros that are looking to reach the next level in the business. The beauty industry has some of the most entrepreneurial women in it and I want to support as many as I can in reaching their version of success

July Sponsors

L.A Cosmetics