Building a Bigger Table Podcast

Episode 34 - The Hard Times in Business

Welcome to Building a Bigger Table

The podcast for misfits, mavericks and magic makers who want to create a profitable, sustainable business that makes as much impact as it does income. 

In This Episode:

Welcome to episode 34 of the Building a Bigger Table podcast where I’m talking about the hard times in business. This is off the back of a post I saw by the lovely Hannah Rose Cluley ... I loved it so much that it inspired me to dedicate an episode to it.

The truth is, almost all of us have more than our fair share of hard times, but not all of us share them or talk about them. And I actually think that's doing people a disservice because we're painting a warped view of the reality of our business. 

I’ve hit 10k months, 100k months, 500k months, but I’ve also had some losses too. I’m not just talking about finances here either, I’m spilling details of how I ended up in court early on in my career, how I’ve been backstabbed after making the wrong hires, and how I’ve had high hopes for launches that were epic fails. I’m not holding back … I’m sharing everything with the hope that these stories will make your hard times easier to bear, and help you understand that these things happen to everyone.

Let’s face it … in entrepreneurship, there are dark days, but there are also wonderful days. And trust me, there have been times when I have woken up in a morning and asked myself if I really want to continue doing this… but the answer is always YES! So let’s start being open about the highs and the lows, let’s own our mistakes, and let’s lighten the load for everyone else on the same journey as us, afterall, we’re all in this together.

Key Takeaways:

Right products, right time, right audience

Luck is where prep meets opportunity

The good far outweighs the bad

Hard times happen

Quotes:

“I have run online workshops or webinars with thousands of people on them. I've also run them with a handful of people on them when I was expecting hundreds instead... not everything I do works, not everything anyone does works.”

“It's much better to lose 10k than it is to lose 100k… so if you're going to have to learn a lesson, learn at the beginning.”

“There are many, many, many times that I wake up and I think, ‘can I even be bothered anymore?’, especially, I've got to be honest with this online world. Sometimes this online world is just so toxic.[...] I've never found that in the offline world, I remember in the offline world, all the female founders used to support each other, we used to cheer each other on.”

Meet Your Host:

Hi, I’m Shaa.

I’ve been called a serial entrepreneur … but I’ve never been one for labels! I’ve done SO many things in my career, including starting and scaling multiple 7 figure businesses, and am grateful for being recognised with some lovely awards - most proudly, an MBE from The Queen “for Services to Business and Entrepreneurship”.

I’ve been featured in major publications for my efforts (named one of the UK’s Top 20 Most Influential Entrepreneurs by The Sunday Times and one of the ‘Most Influential Women in the UK" by the Institute of Directors), and have written 4 straight-talking, bestselling books; Stop Talking, Start Doing; Stop Talking, Start Doing Action Book, Do Less, Get More; and most recently, How To Fix Your Sh*t.

Where To Find Shaa:

Website - https://www.shaa.com/

Facebook - https://en-gb.facebook.com/shaawasmund/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shaawasmund/

Clubhouse - @Shaa

Episode 33 - How to Use Business to Make a Stand

Welcome to Building a Bigger Table

The podcast for misfits, mavericks and magic makers who want to create a profitable, sustainable business that makes as much impact as it does income. 

In This Episode:

Welcome to episode 32 of the Building a Bigger Table Podcast, and I'm not going to lie, I'm going to get a little bit serious. I’m talking about a decision I made recently in my business, and more generally how we can use our businesses to make a stand. I think this is an important conversation for us as business owners, but also as consumers. 

Recently I decided to stop using Basecamp as my project management software after five years. And this decision is not based on the fact that there might be better suited alternatives out there - it is 100% based on the way Basecamp as a company has been operating recently, and a statement they made that is not cohesive with my values. If you've followed me for any time, you know what those are. It's about leveling the playing field, creating real social mobility and equity for everybody, not just equality. 

I'm not recording this episode from the position of someone who gets it right all the time, but as someone who genuinely is trying to get it right as often as possible. And as somebody who, despite her failings will always, always stand up for the things that really matter when it comes to values or morals and ethics.

When you work as hard as I do, and you do, I believe that the money we earn should be invested and spent with companies and people that support our own ethics, morals, and standards. So if you want to know how to use your business to make a stand, this episode is for you.

Key Takeaways:

Decide on your values

You have to walk your talk

Spending is supporting

It’s not about cancel culture

Quotes:

“There's this feeding frenzy that wants to take them down because somehow some people think that if you can take somebody else, who's bigger than you down, you will take their space. That is not true. And it's not fair. And I think we should be very careful of this cancel culture and [...] feeding that fire because it is not healthy.”

“The only way you can use your business to make a stand is by actually doing it, is by saying I'm going to take my hard earned money and I'm going to go move it to a company whose ethics, morals, and standards are more aligned with my own.”

“I believe the way we hold people accountable is by holding ourselves to a higher standard. And actually backing up what we say, walking our talk. Voting with our dollars or our pounds.”

Meet Your Host:

Hi, I’m Shaa.

I’ve been called a serial entrepreneur … but I’ve never been one for labels! I’ve done SO many things in my career, including starting and scaling multiple 7 figure businesses, and am grateful for being recognised with some lovely awards - most proudly, an MBE from The Queen “for Services to Business and Entrepreneurship”.

I’ve been featured in major publications for my efforts (named one of the UK’s Top 20 Most Influential Entrepreneurs by The Sunday Times and one of the ‘Most Influential Women in the UK" by the Institute of Directors), and have written 4 straight-talking, bestselling books; Stop Talking, Start Doing; Stop Talking, Start Doing Action Book, Do Less, Get More; and most recently, How To Fix Your Sh*t.

Where To Find Shaa:

Website - https://www.shaa.com/tribeworkshop

Facebook - https://en-gb.facebook.com/shaawasmund/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shaawasmund/

Clubhouse - @Shaa

Episode 32 - Last Chance to Sign Up for Tribe

Welcome to Building a Bigger Table

The podcast for misfits, mavericks and magic makers who want to create a profitable, sustainable business that makes as much impact as it does income. 

In This Episode:

Welcome to episode 32 - a super short and sweet instalment of the Building a Bigger Table Podcast. In this one, I’m reminding you that this is your last chance, for another 12 months, to sign up to Stu McLaren’s incredible Tribe program.

Why am I so keen to share this with you? Well, I've talked about how the number one thing if you want to build a bigger business and a bigger table is achieving financial empowerment. And monthly recurring revenue is 100% the best way for you to be able to do that. It takes away all of the ups and downs, the entrepreneurial feast and famine journey and gives you stability. 

And the number one way to achieve that is with memberships. Memberships have given me that stability throughout the whole of the pandemic. The 6 Figure Club covered all of my operational costs, so if everything else around me fell apart, I’d still be okay. And that is what I want for all of you.

In this episode I’m going to be telling you all about Tribe, its benefits and bonuses - and why you should be signing up before you miss your chance for another year! 

Key Takeaways:

Tribe doors are closing

Memberships offer stability

They increase profitability

Incredible bonuses

Quotes:

“What you guys benefit through signing up for tribe through me. Is an epic £5000 of real value bonuses. I'm not talking about digital courses that were created five years ago.”

“That's right. Stu and I are going to be doing a live workshop together, just us and you. This isn't part of the main tribe experience. It's an extra, it's a bonus.”

“Through signing up with me, but you're going to get a lot more than that too. You're going to get help from Phillip Gibbs on affiliate, so helping you figure out how you can leverage other people's audiences in order to be able to get your first members in. You're going to get a masterclass in growing your first hundred members. And you're going to get tech support. 

Meet Your Host:

Hi, I’m Shaa.

I’ve been called a serial entrepreneur … but I’ve never been one for labels! I’ve done SO many things in my career, including starting and scaling multiple 7 figure businesses, and am grateful for being recognised with some lovely awards - most proudly, an MBE from The Queen “for Services to Business and Entrepreneurship”.

I’ve been featured in major publications for my efforts (named one of the UK’s Top 20 Most Influential Entrepreneurs by The Sunday Times and one of the ‘Most Influential Women in the UK" by the Institute of Directors), and have written 4 straight-talking, bestselling books; Stop Talking, Start Doing; Stop Talking, Start Doing Action Book, Do Less, Get More; and most recently, How To Fix Your Sh*t.

Where To Find Shaa:

Website - https://www.shaa.com/tribeworkshop

Facebook - https://en-gb.facebook.com/shaawasmund/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shaawasmund/

Clubhouse - @Shaa

Episode 31 - 3 Ways to Set Up Your Own Membership

Welcome to Building a Bigger Table

The podcast for misfits, mavericks and magic makers who want to create a profitable, sustainable business that makes as much impact as it does income. 

In This Episode:

Welcome to episode 31 of the Building a Bigger Table Podcast, where I’m talking about how to set up your own membership.

This is for everyone who's thinking about creating a membership and anyone who already has one but wants to improve it. As you know, I’m all about getting the right business model for you - it could be online courses, live programs, evergreen funnels or something else ... but I really believe that memberships are a great thing to have under your belt because they bring that regular recurring revenue we all want and need.

This episode is super practical, and in it I’m sharing all you need to know about setting up a membership. I’ll be telling you exactly what you need to get started today, as well as the benefits it could bring to your business. I’ll also be revealing exactly how I started the 6 Figure Club, as well as dispelling common myths and misconceptions about memberships.

Plus, there will be details of a not-to-be-missed live training where you can learn how to set up a super successful membership site. Let’s do it!

Key Takeaways:

You don’t need a huge audience

It’s not a low ticket business model

It’s about creating community

It brings monthly recurring revenue

Quotes:

“Month on month, your membership, your monthly recurring revenue covers all of your costs in your business. That is one massive headache gone, and it allows you to focus one on growing your business, on delivering the work that truly makes an impact.”

“It is allowing people to come into your world in a really super easy way and get to know you get to know you. [...] To me a membership allows you to actually increase your conversions for your higher ticket offers.”

“You just have to take the skills, knowledge, and expertise you've already got. And learn how to deliver it in a different way.”

Meet Your Host:

Hi, I’m Shaa.

I’ve been called a serial entrepreneur … but I’ve never been one for labels! I’ve done SO many things in my career, including starting and scaling multiple 7 figure businesses, and am grateful for being recognised with some lovely awards - most proudly, an MBE from The Queen “for Services to Business and Entrepreneurship”.

I’ve been featured in major publications for my efforts (named one of the UK’s Top 20 Most Influential Entrepreneurs by The Sunday Times and one of the ‘Most Influential Women in the UK" by the Institute of Directors), and have written 4 straight-talking, bestselling books; Stop Talking, Start Doing; Stop Talking, Start Doing Action Book, Do Less, Get More; and most recently, How To Fix Your Sh*t.

Where To Find Shaa:

Website - https://www.shaa.com/tribeworkshop

Facebook - https://en-gb.facebook.com/shaawasmund/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shaawasmund/

Clubhouse - @Shaa

Episode 30 - Love to Launch

Welcome to Building a Bigger Table

The podcast for misfits, mavericks and magic makers who want to create a profitable, sustainable business that makes as much impact as it does income. 

In This Episode:

Can you believe we’re up to episode 30 of the Building a Bigger Table podcast? For this one, I’m going to be unpacking my most recent launch of the Empowered program, and I’m spilling everything. 

As you probably already know, Empowered is the program to get you making and taking 6 figures home. What’s more, it’s about building a business that’s made to last. There are no overnight solutions, no magic pills, just tried-and-tested strategies and tactics to get you on the right track.

In this must-listen episode, I’ll be sharing the good points of our launch, the bad points and everything in between. And I'm going to tell you straight, it was a phenomenal launch and we far exceeded our goals to the degree that we had to close our doors two days early! That being said, there’s still a ton of things that we could have done better. So I’m also going to be revealing what I wish I’d have done differently … because hindsight is a wonderful thing!

If you love to launch, you’re going to LOVE this episode. So don’t wait a moment longer, grab a pen and paper and dive in!

Key Takeaways:

How to better prepare for pre-launch

Always have a back-up

Check everything multiple times

Lead by example

Quotes:

“I'm literally the opposite of quick-fix. You can't go from zero to six figures in six weeks, unless you win the lottery. And me, well, I don't even play it. To suggest that you can go from zero or even £20K to six figures in six weeks is both preposterous and quite honestly dangerous, not just for the person hearing it, but also for the person running the program, because you're going to attract completely the wrong people.”

“You can't just talk about it. You have to be about it. Our coaches represent some of the best business coaches in the UK. And are truly diverse in their gender, their age, their race, and their experience.”

“So when you want to start growing your business through partnerships, look to those you've worked with first. Even if they have small audiences, it's still going to have a much bigger impact than someone simply sharing an affiliate link, which is not what I would recommend.”

Meet Your Host:

Hi, I’m Shaa.

I’ve been called a serial entrepreneur … but I’ve never been one for labels! I’ve done SO many things in my career, including starting and scaling multiple 7 figure businesses, and am grateful for being recognised with some lovely awards - most proudly, an MBE from The Queen “for Services to Business and Entrepreneurship”.

I’ve been featured in major publications for my efforts (named one of the UK’s Top 20 Most Influential Entrepreneurs by The Sunday Times and one of the ‘Most Influential Women in the UK" by the Institute of Directors), and have written 4 straight-talking, bestselling books; Stop Talking, Start Doing; Stop Talking, Start Doing Action Book, Do Less, Get More; and most recently, How To Fix Your Sh*t.

Where To Find Shaa:

Website - https://www.shaa.com/empowered

Facebook - https://en-gb.facebook.com/shaawasmund/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shaawasmund/

Clubhouse - @Shaa

Episode 29 - Come Get Empowered

Welcome to Building a Bigger Table

The podcast for misfits, mavericks and magic makers who want to create a profitable, sustainable business that makes as much impact as it does income. 

In This Episode:

Welcome to episode 29 of the Building a Bigger Table Podcast where we’re talking about getting EMPOWERED, because today marks the last chance for you to come and join me inside the program.

I’m going to be straight up with you and admit that this is a slightly salesy podcast, BUT trust me when I say it’s full of value too, and even if you’re not ready to join Empowered just yet, you’ll take tons away from it. If you’re on the fence, or perhaps if you haven’t even heard of Empowered yet, then you need to listen to this episode.

In it, I’m going to be unpacking the program. I’ll share exactly what you guys will get if you sign up and talk about the kind of transformation you can expect after working with our world-class coaches. We’ll be working on your mindset, money and model to make your business the best it can be!

If you’re looking to hit 6 figures but have hit a plateau, or just want to call in help from people who’ve been there and done it… this episode is for you!

Key Takeaways:

Handpicked group of legendary coaches

Targeted trainings to guide you every step of the way

Everything you need to hit 6 figures

You’ll get a bespoke model

Quotes:

“Nine out of 10 times when I work with people one-to-one or in small groups, the reason that they can't break through the plateau that they've hit, whether that's 2 or 3K months or 5K months, or even 10K months is because that business model needs a bit of a rejig.”

“Just a 1% shift in your mindset could have a 25% uplift in your business. That for me is everything. Every single solitary time in my career when I've hit a plateau. The first thing that I need to work on is my mindset.”

“And this isn't the woo woo variety. This is let's get real and practical. Let's unpack the things that we believe and how they're serving us. Or how they're being of disservice. And then let's put them back together in a way that is only beneficial to us.”

Meet Your Host:

Hi, I’m Shaa.

I’ve been called a serial entrepreneur … but I’ve never been one for labels! I’ve done SO many things in my career, including starting and scaling multiple 7 figure businesses, and am grateful for being recognised with some lovely awards - most proudly, an MBE from The Queen “for Services to Business and Entrepreneurship”.

I’ve been featured in major publications for my efforts (named one of the UK’s Top 20 Most Influential Entrepreneurs by The Sunday Times and one of the ‘Most Influential Women in the UK" by the Institute of Directors), and have written 4 straight-talking, bestselling books; Stop Talking, Start Doing; Stop Talking, Start Doing Action Book, Do Less, Get More; and most recently, How To Fix Your Sh*t.

Where To Find Shaa:

Website - https://www.shaa.com/empowered

Facebook - https://en-gb.facebook.com/shaawasmund/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shaawasmund/

Clubhouse - @Shaa

Episode 28 - Now to £10K Workshop

Welcome to Building a Bigger Table

The podcast for misfits, mavericks and magic makers who want to create a profitable, sustainable business that makes as much impact as it does income. 

In This Episode:

Welcome to episode 28 of the Building a Bigger Table Podcast where we’re talking all about hitting those £10K months.

If you've been listening to this podcast for awhile, you will undoubtedly note just how passionate I am about creating real social mobility for everybody. My mission in life is to create financial empowerment for all. To level the playing field and make sure that all of us are not only running the businesses that we love but are actually making the money that we deserve. For me, creating generational wealth is not just about the immediate gain, it’s about changing the financial future for generations to come. I am going to be diving deep into all of that good stuff on today's podcast. 

I’m revealing the exact steps you need to take in order to get to the £10K mark - because that’s where true financial empowerment happens. It doesn’t matter where you are now, this is totally possible for you with my tried and tested tools and techniques. PLUS I'm also going to be unpacking just a little taste of what's to come this evening at 8:00pm at my “NOW TO £10K” free, LIVE, workshop. www.shaa.com/nowto10k

If you’re not taking all the action you know you could in your business, and you’re not sure what your next steps are … this episode is a must-listen. 

Key Takeaways:

How to TAKE £10K each month

The impact of excess cash

It all starts with mindset

How to find the right model for you

Quotes:

“Quite often, a 1% shift in your mindset can actually impact your business tenfold. It is so significant. The way that our mindset is tied to our business is literally like yin and yang, they're inextricably tied together. Every time you hit a plateau in your business the first thing you need to do is uplevel your mindset.”

“What I see nine out of 10 times with the clients that I work with is they've already got all the pieces of the jigsaw puzzle. They don't need to learn anything more. They don't need any more information. What they need is implementation.”

“So, this is why I am obsessed with talking about and teaching you how to take home six figures, because that is the point at which everything changes. You have the money to invest in a different lifestyle. You have the money to invest in your business. You have the money to invest in pensions.”

Meet Your Host:

Hi, I’m Shaa.

I’ve been called a serial entrepreneur … but I’ve never been one for labels! I’ve done SO many things in my career, including starting and scaling multiple 7 figure businesses, and am grateful for being recognised with some lovely awards - most proudly, an MBE from The Queen “for Services to Business and Entrepreneurship”.

I’ve been featured in major publications for my efforts (named one of the UK’s Top 20 Most Influential Entrepreneurs by The Sunday Times and one of the ‘Most Influential Women in the UK" by the Institute of Directors), and have written 4 straight-talking, bestselling books; Stop Talking, Start Doing; Stop Talking, Start Doing Action Book, Do Less, Get More; and most recently, How To Fix Your Sh*t.

Where To Find Shaa:

Website - https://www.shaa.com/nowto10k

Facebook - https://en-gb.facebook.com/shaawasmund/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shaawasmund/

Clubhouse - @Shaa

Episode 27 - How To Take Home 6 Figures {LIVE Workshop!}

Welcome to Building a Bigger Table

The podcast for misfits, mavericks and magic makers who want to create a profitable, sustainable business that makes as much impact as it does income. 

In This Episode:

Welcome to episode 27 of the Building a Bigger Table Podcast, where I’m going to be talking about how you can not only make 6 figures, but how you can TAKE 6 figures home.

I’ve been looking forward to creating this episode since before I even started the podcast, because as you know, I am on a mission to create financial empowerment for everyone. I didn’t have the easiest start in life. I grew up absolutely poor and spent two years living in a hostel for homeless families before upgrading to a council estate. And let me tell you, I’m super proud of where I came from, but I always knew where I was going, too.

I went to study at the London School of Economics at 18, and by 21 I was taking home 6 figures, and I have taken that much home every year since. I say this not to brag, but to show you that no matter where you are right now, £10k months are absolutely possible for you if you have the right mindset.

In this podcast episode I’m revealing the 3 things you need to focus on in order to get there, and spilling details of a FREE live workshop I’ve got upcoming that you definitely don’t want to miss if £10k months are on your wishlist. Let’s jump in!

Key Takeaways:

Taking 6 figures is different to making 6 figures

Generational wealth is the goal

You’ll have surplus cash to spend

The #1 thing people get wrong

Quotes:

“I mean, let's be honest at 21. I was not a pop star. I was not an athlete. I was not a football player. So I didn't have the skillset to warrant taking home six figures, but I absolutely had the mindset.”

“But I also understand the fundamentals of economics. I understand how businesses make money. I understand why we hit plateaus. And I also understand how to get you out of that situation. I understand how to help you break through that plateau. I also know from working with thousands of entrepreneurs and business owners, just like you and just like me that nine times out of 10, the key is changing your business model.”

“We are ever-evolving human beings. This is a journey. Your business is a journey. Your business should always be evolving.”

Meet Your Host:

Hi, I’m Shaa.

I’ve been called a serial entrepreneur … but I’ve never been one for labels! I’ve done SO many things in my career, including starting and scaling multiple 7 figure businesses, and am grateful for being recognised with some lovely awards - most proudly, an MBE from The Queen “for Services to Business and Entrepreneurship”.

I’ve been featured in major publications for my efforts (named one of the UK’s Top 20 Most Influential Entrepreneurs by The Sunday Times and one of the ‘Most Influential Women in the UK" by the Institute of Directors), and have written 4 straight-talking, bestselling books; Stop Talking, Start Doing; Stop Talking, Start Doing Action Book, Do Less, Get More; and most recently, How To Fix Your Sh*t.

Where To Find Shaa:

Website - https://www.shaa.com/nowto10k

Facebook - https://en-gb.facebook.com/shaawasmund/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shaawasmund/

Clubhouse - @Shaa

Episode 26 - The 1% Mindset Shift with Kim Calvert

Welcome to Building a Bigger Table

The podcast for misfits, mavericks and magic makers who want to create a profitable, sustainable business that makes as much impact as it does income. 

In This Episode:

Welcome to episode 26 of the Building a Bigger Table Podcast where I’m joined by Kim Calvert, an expert in high performance, and CEO and Founder of Dynamite Lifestyle.

As a success mentor and international speaker, Kim devotes her life to helping others live enriched and fulfilled lives by thinking into real results, one thought at a time. But it hasn’t always been this way - so we begin by diving into Kim’s total transformation from where she was to where she is today.

Kim shares the moment she knew something had to change, when at 28, with a University degree and a full-time professional career, she realised she couldn’t even afford dog food. Her dad’s words (which I couldn’t agree with more): “if you can see somebody else doing it, it means you can do it too” inspired her into action and having turned her own life around, she now helps others do the same.

In this jam-packed episode, we dig deep into all things mindset, covering conditioning from our early childhood and our environment, to our subconscious programming and limiting beliefs about money.

What’s more, Kim reveals exactly why mindset is the number one thing you must work on if you want to be successful - because a 1% shift in your mindset can equal a 25% increase in your bottom line. Kim’s a firm believer of the fact that change isn’t always easy, but it’s essential if you want to grow.

If it’s mindset motivation you’re looking for - you’ll find that (and more!) here.

Key Takeaways:

Mindset must come first

Indecision is a decision in itself

Change is inevitable, growth is a choice

You can earn more and work less

Quotes:

“When we're born, when we're conceived, we are genetically programmed, but the biggest part of our conditioning, or thought or mindset, whatever you want to call it is environmental.”

“Successful people, whether you define that in terms of their happiness, their financial success, their business success, they always focus on mindset first, because particularly when it comes to business, a 1% shift in your mindset could be a 25% shift in your bottom line.”

“Every problem, every obstacle is an opportunity to learn, to grow, to stretch, to get to the next level.”

Meet Your Host:

Hi, I’m Shaa.

I’ve been called a serial entrepreneur … but I’ve never been one for labels! I’ve done SO many things in my career, including starting and scaling multiple 7 figure businesses, and am grateful for being recognised with some lovely awards - most proudly, an MBE from The Queen “for Services to Business and Entrepreneurship”.

I’ve been featured in major publications for my efforts (named one of the UK’s Top 20 Most Influential Entrepreneurs by The Sunday Times and one of the ‘Most Influential Women in the UK" by the Institute of Directors), and have written 4 straight-talking, bestselling books; Stop Talking, Start Doing; Stop Talking, Start Doing Action Book, Do Less, Get More; and most recently, How To Fix Your Sh*t.

Where To Find Kim:

Website - https://dynamitelifestyle.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheDynamiteEffect

Instagram - @dynamitelifestyle

Email: [email protected]

Where To Find Shaa:

Website - https://www.shaa.com/

Facebook - https://en-gb.facebook.com/shaawasmund/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shaawasmund/

Clubhouse - @Shaa

Episode 25 - In Celebration Of My Sisters

Welcome to Building a Bigger Table

The podcast for misfits, mavericks and magic makers who want to create a profitable, sustainable business that makes as much impact as it does income. 

In This Episode:

Welcome to this special episode of the Building a Bigger Table podcast where I want to celebrate my sisters - all the women who have handled homeschooling and raising children at the same time as running a business or holding down a career.

I didn’t manage to completely coordinate this with International Women’s Day last week, but the truth is, this is relevant all year round. Especially right now in the UK, where we’re coming out of our third and most difficult lockdown and women really have been the unsung heroes of homeschooling. 

Now, this is not to say that men don’t partake in parenting duties too, or that there are not single dads out there - those guys deserve equal recognition. But the reality is that most of the time, childcare and running of the household falls on the woman and makes it hard for them to dedicate enough time to their work as they’d like. 

So this episode is not only a celebration of women, it’s a call to action for men to notice, appreciate and support the women in their lives by sharing the load. But ultimately, it’s a shout out to all the strong women out there. May we be them. May we raise them. May we raise them up.

Key Takeaways:

Share power and responsibility

Women are just as driven as men

Our children are our #1 priority

Shout out for homeschooling heroes

Quotes:

“I'm really hopeful that there's some men listening to this too. And that maybe it will just make you think, hold up a second. How can I support my partner just a little bit more?”

“There's a lot of men out there who don't really recognise what is going on in a woman's life, especially when she runs her own business, because they are [...] purely focused on their own career, their own trajectory, and what is immediately in front of them that day.”

“Women are not flaky, people. Women are focused. We are driven. We are committed. But we also prioritize our families. We prioritize our children.”

Meet Your Host:

Hi, I’m Shaa.

I’ve been called a serial entrepreneur … but I’ve never been one for labels! I’ve done SO many things in my career, including starting and scaling multiple 7 figure businesses, and am grateful for being recognised with some lovely awards - most proudly, an MBE from The Queen “for Services to Business and Entrepreneurship”.

I’ve been featured in major publications for my efforts (named one of the UK’s Top 20 Most Influential Entrepreneurs by The Sunday Times and one of the ‘Most Influential Women in the UK" by the Institute of Directors), and have written 4 straight-talking, bestselling books; Stop Talking, Start Doing; Stop Talking, Start Doing Action Book, Do Less, Get More; and most recently, How To Fix Your Sh*t.

Where To Find Shaa:

Website - https://www.shaa.com/

Facebook - https://en-gb.facebook.com/shaawasmund/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shaawasmund/

Clubhouse - @Shaa