Summary

In this episode of the Smart Life podcast, Jess and Laura interview Charlotte Boundy, the founder of Bright Sparks PA. Charlotte shares her journey from being an actress to starting her own personal assistance company. She discusses the challenges she faced as an accidental entrepreneur and the importance of believing in yourself. Charlotte also talks about the training process for her PAs and her vision for the future of Bright Sparks PA. The episode concludes with quick-fire questions and valuable takeaways for fellow founders.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

03:00 From Actress to Entrepreneur: Charlotte's Journey

09:25 The Challenges and Joys of Being an Accidental Entrepreneur

12:23 Training PAs and Building a Vision for Bright Sparks PA

18:08 Believing in Yourself and Trusting Your Own Vision

20:59 Flexibility and Adaptability in the Ever-Changing Business Landscape

25:59 Embracing Rejection and Seeing 'No' as a Next Opportunity

27:58 Book Recommendations and Top Quotes

31:05 Supporting Women Returning to Work After Having a Family

33:41 Conclusion