Hazel Theocharous of Empowering Your Circle chats with the lovely Samantha Lawton about everything to do with Networking.

With a background in hospitality management, Sam has had the joy of looking after people and arranging effective and enjoyable events for over 25 years. After joining WIBN in 2010 as a member promoting her own therapy business, Sam quickly saw the power in networking and making authentic connections. Through networking Sam didn’t just triple her investment in the first year, she came away with firm friendships and also her own team of cheerleaders in the shape of the other members ready to assist, support, connect and pass business her way.

Therefore when the opportunity to become a franchisee Sam didn’t need to be asked twice and for the past 10 years she has been looking after WIBN groups in the capital, managing nine of the London groups as well as the Colchester WIBN and the National Online 'WIBN Angelou' group.

Sam's advice to anyone when networking would be approach each meeting from the point of view who can I help, rather than who can help me - think “farming not hunting" and you won't go far wrong.

I can add testament to the fact that Sam is one of the best networkers I have ever worked with. Through her energy, enthusiasm and supportive nature, Sam brings together ladies across all aspects of business making each individual feel special and important. I continue to love being a part of Sam's WIBN Groups.

You can read more about Sam here: Samantha Lawton - Franchisee - Women In Business Network

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In this powerful episode, Hazel Theocharous is joined by Céleste Reumert Refn, founder of GRAND IPR® and widely known as The Empress of Trademarks.

With a 100% success rate in trademark registration, Céleste shares her expert insights with Hazel on how business owners can build, protect, and leverage their brands with confidence. From her personal journey of earning a Master’s in Law at 41 and then getting the label of dyslexia right after graduation, to guiding founders through trademark readiness and brand protection, this conversation is packed with clarity, strategy, and empowerment.

Discover your Trademark Readiness Score, learn how to avoid costly mistakes, and explore her upcoming book, Build It, Protect It, Leverage It.

To find out more about how Celeste can work with you, please click on the links below:

What’s Your Trademark Readiness Score? https://www.grandipr.uk/trademark-readiness-score

Pre Order her book: https://grandipr.uk/build-it-protect-it-leverage-it

Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/celesterrofficial

Find out more on her website: https://grandipr.net/home

Please find out more about Hazel and Empowering Your Circle by clicking on Hazel's website: https://empoweringyourcircle.com where Hazel offers Confidence & Imposter Syndrome coaching as well as Professional Development Training.

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Hazel Theocharous of Empowering Your Circle chats with the amazing Anne Iarchy who is committed to supporting people through their gluten free lifestyle.

Since 2010, Anne has worked as a health and lifestyle coach and nutritional therapist, helping people build sustainable habits and healthier, more balanced lives. In 2023, her work became deeply personal when she was diagnosed with coeliac disease. Faced with a sudden lifestyle change, Anne applied the same five-step method she had taught for years, giving her first-hand insight into the challenges many people face after diagnosis.

A passionate bread lover, Anne refused to rely on ultra-processed gluten-free options. Instead, she set out to recreate high-quality gluten-free bread with the flavour and texture she missed, leading her to develop online gluten-free baking classes and in-person bread workshops.

Today, Anne supports people newly diagnosed with coeliac disease or those transitioning to a gluten-free lifestyle, combining her expertise in nutrition, lifestyle change, and gluten-free baking to help them rebuild confidence and thrive. She is currently working towards opening a dedicated gluten-free micro bakery and baking school and is crowdfunding to bring this vision to life - https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/littlehomebaker

Here is her website: https://anneiarchy.com

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Empowering Your Circle brings you Christmas and New Year Tips from a variety of lovely ladies. So please watch all of the way through to hear some amazing tips from the following ladies: 

Amber Silverman of Nutrition for Health 

https://nutrition-for-health.org 

Brigitta from NUX Photography 

https://www.nuxphotography.com/ 

Sam Lawton from Women In Business Networking  / wibnsam  

Denise O'Dwyer of Feng Shui & Chinese Astrology 

https://FengShuiConsultant.co.uk 

Mel Byron, Public Speaking Coach 

https://www.melbyron.co.uk/ 

Clara Rose, Legal Recruitment Consultant 

www,clararoseconsultancy.co.uk 

Danielle Abramov of Heath Homeopath 

https://theheathhomeopath.co.uk/ 

Violet Evans, Feline Behaviour Academy

https://felinebehaviouracademy.com/ 

Gemma Bailey, Employment Lawyer 

https://www.capitallaw.co.uk 

Shelley J Whitehead, Relationship Coach 

https://shelleyjwhitehead.com/ 

Mitty of Sweet Justice Cakes 

https://www.sweetjusticecakes.com/ 

and from me, Hazel of Empowering Your Circle

https://empoweringyourcircle.com 

Please do enjoy each of these Tips and reach out to each lady who can help you. 

We all wish you a very Relaxing and Merry Christmas from all of us and we all wish you a Very Happy and Successful 2026.

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The song is 'Christmas Spirit' by Jimmy Theo

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Hazel Theocharous of Empowering Your Circle chats with the lovely Marie Lamy of My Digital Bestie about everything social media for your business.

Marie gives us a great insight into email marketing and using AI for your business.

Why not tune in to find out more about what we need to know about digital marketing for our businesses.

Here is a link to Marie's website: Digital Marketing Consulting & Coaching in London – My Digital Bestie

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Welcome back to my Empowering Your Circle podcast. I'm Hazel and I just love interviewing and bringing your stories to life to inspire and help others.

Today's episode was a genuinely lovely, lively and fun conversation with lots of amazing tips and information and one I’m really pleased to be sharing with you.

I’m joined by Brigitta Scholz Mastroianni, the person behind NUX Photography. Brigitta has a very special way of working with people, especially those who don’t naturally feel comfortable in front of the camera.

What really comes through in this conversation is that she’s not just taking photos, she’s creating space. Space for people to relax, to be themselves, and to be seen in a way that feels natural and kind.

We talk about confidence, about showing up as yourself, and about how photography can actually be an experience rather than something to endure. There’s a lot of warmth in this conversation, a few laughs along the way, and plenty of moments that will resonate whether you’re a business owner, a creative, or someone who simply avoids being photographed.

Find out more about Brigitta here: https://www.nuxphotography.com/

I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed the conversation.

Let’s get into it.

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Hazel of Empowering Your Circle speaks with Monika Braglewicz, who is an amazing fully trained and accredited Breakup and Divorce Practitioner Coach.

Monika talks us through how to you can find your own self-worth, something so important when you are balancing your life and expectations of others.

We all know how hard it can be sometimes to deal with stressful situations in a relationship, so Monika helps provides some tips on what we can do.

You can find out more about connecting with Monika, by clicking here: Breakup and Divorce Coach – Breakup Healing Support

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A dip in Confidence can happen to everyone. It doesn't discriminate. So, Hazel Theocharous of Empowering Your Circle provides some insights into this, personally and for you in business to help you think a bit differently next time you feel less than confident.

Whether you are changing careers, returning to your career, have lost someone you love, been made redundant - the list is endless which can make our confidence dip.

Tune in to see if Hazel can help you demystify your confidence dip today.

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Hazel of Empowering Your Circle speaks with the lovely Mel Byron. Mel spent 20 years in publishing before transferring her skills and all her passion, which I can attest, to being on stage as a comedian, but also helping individuals as a speaking coach. Mel enables individuals and teams to become more confident and achieve kind of the results that you want to achieve.

But all I would also say is I know and I'm testament to the fact that Mel can bring out the best in someone, you know, because she understands everybody's individuality.

We discuss how you can become more confident in your public speaking with lots of tips and information from the Public Speaking guru, Mel Byron.

You can find out more about connecting with Mel, by clicking here: https://www.melbyron.co.uk

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You may know Holly Wagner from her Green Kiwi Productions, but she has such a love of helping small business owners, she created a wonderful business which helps owners create their very own promo videos.

Hi, I'm Hazel from Empowering Your Circle and I am delighted to have chatted with Holly about videos and video marketing. What an absolutely talented lady who is seeking to help people realise just how video can do wonders for their business.

To find out more about Holly, please click here: https://www.twonineninevideo.com/

You can listen here as well: https://www.empoweringyourcircle.com/podcast

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