Business Class

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 creating a culture where teams thrive.

Together, Vicky and Heather explore practical strategies for developing leadership skills that inspire, motivate, and drive results. Whether you’re leading a small team or managing a growing business, this episode will help you understand how strong leadership can elevate performance, improve collaboration, and shape a successful company culture.

If you’re a business owner, team leader, or aspiring manager, this is a must-listen episode packed with actionable advice and real-world lessons to help you lead with confidence.

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Welcome back to another episode of Business Class with your host, Vicky Owens.

In this week’s episode, Vicky dives into another round of real listener dilemmas, tackling the tough questions every entrepreneur faces. From navigating the nerves of firing a team member, to managing your pricing strategy, handling launches that don’t go as planned, and knowing when to push forward or pivot - this episode is packed with practical advice and mindset shifts to help you grow your business with confidence.

If you’re a business owner, founder, or entrepreneur looking for honest conversations about the realities of running and scaling a business, this one’s for you. Tune in for Vicky’s no-fluff insights, real-world experience, and the inspiration you need to keep moving forward - even when things get hard.

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Welcome back to another episode of Business Class with your host, Vicky Owens.

This week, Vicky is joined by the inspiring Grace Andrews - a genius in the podcasting world who, by just 23, helped transform The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett from a small project filmed in Steven’s living room into the biggest podcast in the world. Grace played a vital role in scaling the show into the professional, monetised brand it is today, shaping not only its growth but also the way audiences connect with it on a global scale.

After leaving Diary of a CEO, Grace is now stepping into an exciting new chapter. She’s focused on building her own personal brand, growing her presence across social media, and exploring how to turn her platforms into a business in their own right. In this conversation, Grace shares what it was really like behind the scenes of one of the most influential podcasts of our time, the lessons she’s learned about growth and branding, and her vision for the future as she carves out her own entrepreneurial path.

If you’re an entrepreneur, content creator, or business owner who wants to learn what it takes to scale influence, monetise media, and build a brand that lasts, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

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Welcome back to another episode of Business Class with your host, Vicky Owens. 🚀

In this week’s episode, Vicky dives into the powerful lessons she’s learned from spending time and networking with multi-millionaires. She reveals how wealthy entrepreneurs think differently, the mindset shifts that create unstoppable growth, and the strategies business owners can apply to scale faster and achieve financial freedom.

If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or someone determined to build wealth and success, this episode will show you how to unlock the millionaire mindset, grow your business with confidence, and take actionable steps toward becoming unstoppable in your industry.

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Welcome back to another episode of Business Class with your host Vicky Owens. 

In this episode, Vicky sits down with Ama Amo-Agyei, founder and CEO of Plantmade - one of the UK’s fastest-growing clean beauty and hair wellness brands.  

Ama’s journey is nothing short of remarkable. After being made redundant at the start of the COVID-19 lockdown, she pooled just £100 with her brother to buy raw ingredients and launched her first batch of products on social media. What started as a kitchen-based side hustle quickly gained traction making one MILLION pounds in just her first year.

But her path wasn’t without setbacks. A legal trademark dispute forced Ama to shut down operations under the original name, Planted, and rebrand entirely as Plantmade. The rebrand meant lost revenue and starting over, but Ama turned the challenge into an opportunity.

In this conversation, Ama opens up about the realities of rapid growth, the complexities of working with family, and the resilience it takes to rebuild when things don’t go as planned. She shares how she made her first million pounds in just twelve months, and how she has continued to scale her business. 

If you’re passionate about entrepreneurship, startups, e-commerce, beauty and wellness, or simply love hearing the behind-the-scenes reality of building a business from scratch, this episode will inspire you to think bigger and push through obstacles with confidence.

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Welcome back to Business Class with Vicky Owens, the go-to podcast for entrepreneurs, CEOs, managers and business leaders who want real advice they can use in the everyday challenges of running a company.

In this episode, Vicky brings back one of her favourite formats: listener dilemmas. She shares her candid thoughts on some of the most difficult situations business owners face, from making the tough call to hire or fire, to choosing the right employees who will actually strengthen your business. She also takes on the challenge of what to do when a customer refuses to pay, why contracts matter more than many people realise, and how standing firm on your worth can change the way you do business.

If you’ve ever dealt with a difficult client, felt unsure about protecting your business, or questioned how to lead with confidence, this episode will give you both reassurance and practical strategies. Vicky’s approach is direct, empowering, and rooted in the realities of being a leader in today’s business world.

Subscribe now to Business Class with Vicky Owens and join a growing community of ambitious business minds who want to build stronger companies, lead with confidence, and turn challenges into opportunities.

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✨ Welcome back to another episode of Business Class with your host Vicky Owens!

In this week’s episode, Vicky sits down with Lucy Macleod, powerhouse entrepreneur and founder of the rapidly growing haircare brand Hair Syrup. Lucy opens up about how a simple TikTok video documenting her haircare journey using homemade oils went viral and transformed her life overnight.
The pair dive into Lucy’s bold pitch on BBC’s Dragons’ Den, where she was rejected by the Dragons-but instead of being a setback, that moment became the turning point that skyrocketed her business growth. Now, Hair Syrup has become a standout name in the UK haircare and beauty industry.

🔥 If you’re passionate about entrepreneurship, building a brand on social media, female founders, or turning rejection into success, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

🎧 Tune in on Spotify/Apple Podcasts or watch right here on YouTube for an inspiring conversation full of resilience, strategy, and entrepreneurial insight.

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Welcome back to Business Class with your host Vicky Owens – the podcast designed to inspire and empower entrepreneurs, women in business, and ambitious business owners who are ready to level up their journey.

In this week’s powerful episode, Vicky gets real and bares it all as she shares the biggest mistakes she has made as a business owner. From challenges in decision-making to common pitfalls that every entrepreneur faces, Vicky opens up about the lessons she has learned along the way. More importantly, she explains how she overcame these setbacks, turned failures into growth opportunities, and built resilience as a woman in business.

Whether you’re a new entrepreneur, an established business leader, or a female founder navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, this episode is packed with real-world business advice, mindset shifts, and practical strategies you can apply right now.

Because here’s the truth: every business owner makes mistakes – but what matters most is how you deal with them. Vicky’s story will inspire you to embrace failure, learn quickly, and keep moving forward with confidence.
If you’re passionate about business growth, leadership, entrepreneurship, and women succeeding in business, this episode is a must-listen.

✨ Don’t forget to subscribe to Business Class with Vicky Owens for weekly episodes full of business tips, entrepreneurial insights, and candid conversations about the realities of building a successful business.

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Welcome back to Business Class with Vicky Owens - the podcast where women in business, entrepreneurship, and leadership come to share their success stories.

In this empowering episode, we sit down with Lucy Menghini, founder of the multi-million-pound brand Six Stories, to uncover the strategies behind building and scaling an internationally recognised business. Lucy reveals her entrepreneurial journey, the unique selling points that set her company apart, and the lessons she’s learned while managing global growth.

As a successful female entrepreneur and business leader, Lucy also opens up about balancing motherhood with the demands of running a thriving business. From leadership insights to practical tips for scaling, this episode is packed with inspiration and advice for women in business, aspiring founders, and anyone interested in entrepreneurship and personal growth.

🎧 Tune in to learn:
How to scale a business internationally
The mindset shifts every entrepreneur needs
Strategies for balancing business growth and family life
What it takes to stand out as a woman in business

If you’re passionate about entrepreneurship, women in leadership, and business growth strategies, this episode is a must-listen.

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🎙 Welcome back to Business Class with your host, Vicky Owens!

In this heartfelt and motivational episode, Vicky dives into a challenge that almost every entrepreneur will face at some stage , the moment you feel like giving up. It’s something many business owners experience but rarely talk about: losing passion for the work you once loved. Burnout, frustration, and loss of motivation can creep in quietly, leaving you wondering if it’s all worth it.

Vicky shares her own journey of hitting that low point, speaking candidly about the struggles, the doubts, and the emotional toll. She opens up about what helped her push through, reignite her ambition, and fall back in love with her business again. Through her story, you’ll discover practical ways to recognise the signs of burnout, shift your mindset, and rebuild the drive that inspired you to start in the first place.

Whether you’re building a start-up, running a small business, or leading a growing company, this conversation offers the inspiration and encouragement you need to keep going, even on the toughest days. Press play, reconnect with your “why,” and remind yourself that you started this journey for a reason.

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