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07. Siobhan Strode | Part 1 - Empowering Voices, Owning Your Story & Redefining Success in Business
In this episode of Work in Progress, Nicole Engelmann speaks with Siobhan Strode, consultant, writer, and founder of Sister Scribes — a platform dedicated to amplifying women and non-binary voices in business and beyond.
Siobhan opens up about her transition from teaching to entrepreneurship after a personal breakdown, and how that experience shaped her mission to build a business grounded in authenticity, activism, and real connection.
This conversation dives into the messy middle of business, the pressure to “have it all figured out,” and the freedom that comes with redefining success on your own terms. They also explore the power of ethical branding, community over competition, and what it really means to show up as your full self - politics, passion, and all.
Host & guest info:
Nicole Engelmann
Nicole is a London-based personal branding photographer and videographer, working with small business owners and creatives across the UK and beyond.
She’s here for the camera-shy, the visibility-dodgers, and the “I’m not photogenic” crowd - turning nerves into magic with scroll-stopping visuals that feel so you. Whether it’s in the streets of London or on a retreat in Ibiza, she’s got your best angles (and your brand) covered.
Nicole's website: www.londonbrandingphotos.com
Follow Nicole on Instagram: www.instagram.com/londonbrandingphotos
Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-engelmann
Sign up to her newsletter: www.londonbrandingphotos.com/newsletter
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Siobhan Strode
Siobhan is an advocacy consultant, mentor for disrupters, and founder of This Sister Speaks. With a background in comms, education, activism and politics, she helps people and organisations raise their voices, build confidence, and drive real change - from boardrooms to campaign trails and beyond.
Siobhan's brand new website - https://www.siobhanstrode.com
Follow her on Instagram - www.instagram.com/siobhan.strode
Find her on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhan-strode84
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Siobhan Strode01:24 Siobhan's Journey: From Teaching to Consulting03:17 The Evolution of This Sister Speaks06:13 Navigating Change and Embracing New Directions08:33 Rebranding and Personal Growth11:17 Finding Authenticity in Business13:59 The Importance of Values and Messaging16:08 Political Engagement and Personal Expression20:53 Building Community and Connection21:32 Redefining Success Beyond Wealth22:11 The Reality of Happiness and Wealth22:39 Financial Security and Personal Well-being23:49 The Myths of Entrepreneurship25:07 Ethics in Business and Wealth Accumulation26:30 Finding Your Community in Business28:57 The Value of Authentic Networking31:41 Deep Connections vs. Small Talk32:25 Advice for New Entrepreneurs34:14 Pride in Collaboration and Personal Growth35:39 Outro
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Keywords:
entrepreneur journey, authentic branding, women in business, values-led consulting, small business community, redefining success, ethical entrepreneurship, business burnout, inclusive branding, empowering voices, authenticity in marketing, personal growth in business, anti-hustle entrepreneurship, female entrepreneurs, female business owner
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By Nicole EngelmannIn this episode of Work in Progress, Nicole Engelmann speaks with Siobhan Strode, consultant, writer, and founder of Sister Scribes — a platform dedicated to amplifying women and non-binary voices in business and beyond.
Siobhan opens up about her transition from teaching to entrepreneurship after a personal breakdown, and how that experience shaped her mission to build a business grounded in authenticity, activism, and real connection.
This conversation dives into the messy middle of business, the pressure to “have it all figured out,” and the freedom that comes with redefining success on your own terms. They also explore the power of ethical branding, community over competition, and what it really means to show up as your full self - politics, passion, and all.
Host & guest info:
Nicole Engelmann
Nicole is a London-based personal branding photographer and videographer, working with small business owners and creatives across the UK and beyond.
She’s here for the camera-shy, the visibility-dodgers, and the “I’m not photogenic” crowd - turning nerves into magic with scroll-stopping visuals that feel so you. Whether it’s in the streets of London or on a retreat in Ibiza, she’s got your best angles (and your brand) covered.
Nicole's website: www.londonbrandingphotos.com
Follow Nicole on Instagram: www.instagram.com/londonbrandingphotos
Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-engelmann
Sign up to her newsletter: www.londonbrandingphotos.com/newsletter
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Siobhan Strode
Siobhan is an advocacy consultant, mentor for disrupters, and founder of This Sister Speaks. With a background in comms, education, activism and politics, she helps people and organisations raise their voices, build confidence, and drive real change - from boardrooms to campaign trails and beyond.
Siobhan's brand new website - https://www.siobhanstrode.com
Follow her on Instagram - www.instagram.com/siobhan.strode
Find her on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhan-strode84
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Siobhan Strode01:24 Siobhan's Journey: From Teaching to Consulting03:17 The Evolution of This Sister Speaks06:13 Navigating Change and Embracing New Directions08:33 Rebranding and Personal Growth11:17 Finding Authenticity in Business13:59 The Importance of Values and Messaging16:08 Political Engagement and Personal Expression20:53 Building Community and Connection21:32 Redefining Success Beyond Wealth22:11 The Reality of Happiness and Wealth22:39 Financial Security and Personal Well-being23:49 The Myths of Entrepreneurship25:07 Ethics in Business and Wealth Accumulation26:30 Finding Your Community in Business28:57 The Value of Authentic Networking31:41 Deep Connections vs. Small Talk32:25 Advice for New Entrepreneurs34:14 Pride in Collaboration and Personal Growth35:39 Outro
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Keywords:
entrepreneur journey, authentic branding, women in business, values-led consulting, small business community, redefining success, ethical entrepreneurship, business burnout, inclusive branding, empowering voices, authenticity in marketing, personal growth in business, anti-hustle entrepreneurship, female entrepreneurs, female business owner