Keep It Real With Khadija Podcast

This week, Khadija keeps it real with the winner of BBC's The Apprentice 2019, Carina Lepore!

Carina discusses how it feels to be Lord Sugar's new business partner, how she's teaching her family about the value of hard work, and the burning desire for success that drives her onwards and upwards.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Sometimes experiences such as The Apprentice, or other business opportunities, can allow us to see our plans from a different perspective, and cause us to completely realign our goals.
• Children should be instilled with the knowledge that hard work is the only way to success. The window of opportunity is small, so we need to make sure we catch it before it's too late.
• Every entrepreneur needs a why, but it needs to be a much deeper-rooted reason than simply money.
• The greatest lesson learned is to be yourself. It's impossible to comprehend the disappointment you would feel if you went through life trying to be something you're not.

BEST MOMENTS

‘I went in there with the intention of winning. 100%!'

‘If you want to be successful just for the money, then you won't be successful'

'This is me now. I'm providing a service to the local community, for as long as this is with us'

‘Unless you've been in it, you can never really understand'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Keeping it Real with Khadija Podcast  

Carina Lepore Twitter - https://twitter.com/carinalepore?lang=en

Carina Lepore LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carina-lepore-313b90193/?originalSubdomain=uk

ABOUT THE HOST

Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter's birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity.

CONTACT METHOD

Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com

Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija

Email: [email protected]    / [email protected]

Khadija Kalifa Instagram 

Khadija Kalifa Twitter

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For the past 25 years, Andrew Bloch has managed the public relations of not just VIPs and celebrities such as Lord Alan Sugar, but also on behalf of brands such as Coca-Cola and Volkswagen.

Andrew talks about the proven public relation formula that has led him to worldwide success, the continuous role of marketing and PR in the face of a worldwide disruption, and the delicate balance between celebrity and ingenuity that, if handled correctly, can lead to lasting success.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Times like these serve to remind us of our strengths, and of the incredible efforts of teams we have built and developed. Those among our teams who adapt and rise to the challenge are an inspiration to us all.
• Those seeking to ignite any newfound fame are wise to use the platform they've been given in order to fulfil their true potential. If they wish to become a businessperson, then act that way. Focus on the business and use the fame to elevate it.
• Sometimes it's not about having the largest following. It's about having the right following. A smaller, more engaged, and more dedicated audience will be infinitely more valuable than a larger, passive one.
• The rules of engagement between marketers and their audiences haven't changed. The channels are the only things that have changed. People are still drawn to authenticity and a creative use of a celebrity profile.
• The best in the business realise that just because they have the means to share, doesn't mean they should. A wise, insightful approach is always preferable to overload. Less is most definitely more in the long run.
• Andrew's approach to marketing is always to begin with the idea, to perfect it and nurture it until formed, and to then decide on the best way of disseminating that idea. It is never channel-led but idea-led.

BEST MOMENTS

‘In a twisted way, forward-thinking entrepreneurs like this kind of challenge'

‘Use that fame to elevate your business'

‘It's about being smart with your message'

‘What worked then works now: a clever use of celebrity, creativity, believability and authenticity'

‘Be true to what you want to be'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Keeping it Real with Khadija Podcast  

Frank PR - https://welcometofrank.com/?page=home

Andrew Bloch LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewbloch/?originalSubdomain=uk

Andrew Bloch Twitter - https://twitter.com/AndrewBloch

ABOUT THE HOST

Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter's birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity.

CONTACT METHOD

Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com

Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija

Email: [email protected]    / [email protected]

Khadija Kalifa Instagram 

Khadija Kalifa Twitter

This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

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‘It's sh#t right now but it's not going to be sh#t forever, use the time positively'

Khadija is with the Disrupters in the Disruptive Entrepreneur Facebook group sharing live as she gets on a positive rant about what's happening in the world. She looks at what you can do to make positive use of the time and reflects on the ways you can prepare and be proactive.

This is a great listen, Khadija's positivity and advice in this episode is refreshing and there is something for everyone. You must listen to this, tune in now!

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• This is not the end for business it's a great time self-reflection.
• When you start a business, you don't know if your business will work.
• It's the risk you take when you start any business.
• Use this time to proactively review your business plans, strategies and property portfolio.
• This is time to look at your business and education and work out what you need to do better and differently.
• Use this 4 to 12 weeks effectively – do all the things you've been too busy to do before.
• You always need someone to look at your business with fresh eyes so having a mentor and being part of groups and educating yourself is a vital part of being successful and moving yourself and your business forward.
• It's important to make sure that you are prepared and have savings you can fall back on if anything like this happens again so plan to be prepared.
• Use this to positively look at your business and strategies and review them in detail.
• This is a great wakeup call – when before have you had the chance to sort out your life and business?
• This is a time to focus and get things sorted it's a huge learning curve.

BEST MOMENTS

‘People are saying they are scared and shouldn't start something because they don't know what will happen but this is how business is'

‘ I've seen so many people in ‘give up' mode'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Keeping it Real with Khadija Podcast 

The Disruptive Entrepreneur Facebook Community

ABOUT THE HOST

Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter's birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity. 

CONTACT

Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com

Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija

Email: [email protected]    / [email protected]

Khadija Kalifa Instagram 

Khadija Kalifa Twitter

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In todays episode, Khadija is interviewed by Alex Sapala of The Business, Wealth & Mindset Podcast!

They discuss Khadija's entrepreneurial journey and how she got started with a cleaning business that she grew to a 6 figure business before taking part in The Apprentice.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• I googled  the cheapest business to start, got some supplies and went out and got started
• I grew it into a successful 6 figure business
• Every entrepreneur needs a really good reason ‘why' you have to want to do it.
• Everyone has something within them that they can use to drive them forwards.
• There are some many different things you can do.
• You have to make things happen and other companies doing the same thing is not a reason to not do it.
• If they can do it you can do it.
• It's about having the right mindset and making use of opportunities.
• You have to accept that things will go wrong and being resilient is key for any entrepreneur.
• The apprentice was the best thing I've ever done
• When I went on the show my business was at its busiest but I came away from the show and looked at the business in the way Lord Sugar would with ‘fresh eyes' and took the bold decision to close it to pursue my passions
• I find confidence in the fact I really want to help. I'm passionate about helping others to succeed.

BEST MOMENTS

‘I just gave my mum a car'

‘As an entrepreneur you have little light bulb moments all the time'

‘I've been knocked down so many times'

‘I learnt so much about myself on the show and would love to do it all over again'

‘Being part of a community is so important'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Keeping it Real With Khadija Podcast

The Business, Wealth & Mindset Podcast

ABOUT THE GUEST

Alex is a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in financial markets from trading finance, capital hedging, structural foreign exchange and interest rates to operational risk from the world's top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS and JPMorgan Chase

Alex has been involved in property development programmes across different types since 2008, building and managing a portfolio that includes standard buy-to-lets, student accommodation and other houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs).

He specialises in raising finance, providing potential investors, investors and joint venture partners with ad hoc (to their specific requirements), hands-free and hassle-free property investments solutions as well as coaching and mentoring

Alex aspires to share business and financial knowledge with upcoming entrepreneurs and experienced business minds to learn and master the concepts and mindsets required to succeed, stand-out, have the edge and make a difference.

Alex is also a keen traveller, cyclist and photographer.

CONTACT METHOD

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alexsapalaofficial/
Twitter - @alex_sapala
https://twitter.com/alex_sapala
You Tube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ1DCPGAu5c2yhOkfGZRSQ

ABOUT THE HOST

Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter's birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity.

CONTACT METHOD

Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com

Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija

Email: [email protected]    / [email protected]

Khadija Kalifa Instagram 

Khadija Kalifa Twitter

This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

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Khadija is joined by the winner of The Apprentice 2018, Sian Gabbidon, and Camilla Ainsworth, the runner-up from the same year, for an informal chat about life in the house, life after the house, the friendships they forged during their time on the show, and the all-important question of who they would save if the house was on fire…

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Wherever Sian travels, it always seems to be work. That's an upside and downside of working in the industry she has chosen.
• The taxi rides during The Apprentice were always a chance for Khadija, Sian and Camilla to exercise their very impressive vocal talents.
• The Apprentice 2018 contestants seem to have bonded more than any other year. Even today, they regularly get together, and have remained great friends.
• When asked to describe herself, Sian chose “Northern” as her adjective. “Creative” are the alternative terms.

BEST MOMENTS

‘I don't really like to clap myself'

‘Hot is good. Thot is not good'

‘You two were never involved in the “drams”'

'Northern'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Keeping it Real with Khadija Podcast 

Sian Gabbidon Twitter - https://twitter.com/siangabbidon?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Sian Marie - https://sianmarie.com

Camilla Ainsworth Twitter - https://twitter.com/CamillaAinswor1?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

MYLKPLUS - https://mylkplus.com

ABOUT THE HOST

Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter's birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity.

CONTACT METHOD

Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com

Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija

Email: [email protected]    / [email protected]

Khadija Kalifa Instagram 

Khadija Kalifa Twitter

This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

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In today's episode, your host Khadija features on Fire in The Belly (with Pete Lonton!)

Pete and Khadija talk about the importance of self-development, the axiom that causes her to seize each day, the importance of optimism, and her empowering definition of what it means to have “fire in the belly”.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• For Khadija, the want and need for more to life, is the fuel that keeps her growing and moving on. All good entrepreneurs have an unquenchable desire to keep succeeding.
• You only have one life. If you are presented with opportunities, then you need to try to make the best of them. Count your blessings and realise that you're not here forever. Seize the day.
• Success in her youth had a converse effect on Khadija. Even though she worked hard and achieved much, she was often looked down upon because of her age. it's a common, and somewhat unfortunate occurrence.
•  People often mistake optimism with naivety. But the ability to see past the negative, to look for the positive in all things, is a rare and valuable asset.
• Having fire in your belly and doing nothing with it is futile. You need to get up, get out there, and let that fire burn bright. Khadija used her energy to hustle, and to make her mark on the world.
• Children made Khadija realise that there are definitely things to feel blessed about. It has given her a different perspective on materialism, frustration, and life in general.
• Money means stability for Khadija and her family. Money is equal to the security and happiness of those closest to her. This is the reason that drives her forward.
• Following The Apprentice, Khadija was given the opportunity to evaluate her life and her business. The opportunities that came her way in the wake of her appearance allowed her to see that her cleaning business was not her destiny.
• Personal relationships are an incredibly important part of business, as they are a vital component in your happiness, and subsequent desire to achieve.
• Khadija has had to face monstrous egos and an incredible level of chauvinism during her journey. The key is to stay humble, and to use that negative force as a means to drive yourself harder.
• Procrastination prevents things from getting done. It's far more expedient to get things done as soon as possible. Ask questions. Take action. Stop making excuses.
• Enjoy the journey. We must make sure that we stop to enjoy the life we're living. It's good for not just ourselves, but the ones we love.

BEST MOMENTS

• ‘A bit of meat to the bone (even though I'm a pescatarian…)'
• ‘I'm working hard because I like to play hard'
• ‘I think I thought I knew everything'
• 'Nothing you can do will ever stop me from living my best life'
• ‘I feel like this wasn't the life I was destined to be in'
• 'There's surviving and then there's thriving'
• 'Stay humble'
• ‘I want to make shit happen'
• 'There's so much to be grateful for in life' 

VALUABLE RESOURCES

https://www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com

Keep It Real With Khadija Podcast - https://omny.fm/shows/keep-it-real-with-khadija/playlists/podcast

ABOUT THE HOST

ABOUT THE GUEST
The ‘Mighty Pete Lonton' from the ‘Mighty 247' company is your main host of ‘Fire In The Belly'. 

Pete is an Entrepreneur, Mentor, Coach, Property Investor and father of 3 beautiful girls. Pete's background is in Project Management and Property, but his true passion is the ‘Fire In The Belly' project itself. His mission is to help others find their potential and become the mightiest version of themselves. Pete openly talks about losing both of his parents, suffering periods of depression, business downturn and burn-out, and ultimately his years spent not stoking ‘Fire In the Belly'. In 2017, at 37 years of age that changed and he is now on a journey of learning, growing, accepting and inspiring others.

Pete has the ability to connect with people and intuitively asks questions to reveal a person's passion and discover how to live their mightiest life. The true power of ‘Fire In the Belly' is the Q&As - Questions and Actions!

The ‘Fire In The Belly' brand and programme is rapidly expanding into podcasts, seminars, talks, business workshops, development course and rapid results mentoring.

CONTACT METHOD

https://www.facebook.com/mightypetelonton/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-lonton-4b83184

https://www.facebook.com/groups/430218374211579/

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Sometimes life can come at you so fast, that you don't realise that you've suddenly become an adult. With two children (and one on the way), properties, and several businesses to take care of, life has suddenly crept up on Khadija. But what to do when this sense of overwhelm suddenly hits you?

In her unique, humorous and relatable way, Khadija talks about going from carefree to responsible; from happy-go-lucky to high-level-accountable, and all the small things about the process that drive her mad.

You've never heard Khadija keep it as real as this before! Buckle up, adults...

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The transition from carefree-life to responsible-adult arrives without you knowing it. One minute you're planning where to meet your friends for brunch on a Saturday, the next you find yourself acting as referee to your children and trying to keep the dog exercised!
• You have to be a “grown up”, even if you're feeling sick and unhappy. It's even worse when you're pregnant, and you have so much to deal with.
• Kids grow up so fast, but they want to be held, carried and nurtured. Where do you draw the line? At what point do you stop carrying them? Once you do stop, you're almost declaring their infancy to be over. It's hard for parents to make that decision.
• There's so much pressure on parents to keep their kids healthy, and to make sure they eat nutritiously. But sometimes it's so much easier to go for convenience!
• Being an adult is made so much worse by the expectations piled on by society. As if we don't have enough to deal with, we are also made to feel like bad parents by outsiders who want us to be doing better.

BEST MOMENTS

‘When the f**k did I grow up?'

'There is nothing more depressing than coming home from work and finding a duvet cover hanging over your door'

'There was one day in all of our lives when our parents stopped picking us up'

‘Being grown up sucks!'

‘Yeah, but do you know what's quicker? KFC!'

‘I'd rather keep my wash pile down if you don't mind'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Keeping it Real with Khadija Podcast 

Diary Of A Mumpreneur - https://www.facebook.com/diaryofamumpreneur/

ABOUT THE HOST

Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter's birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity.

CONTACT METHOD

Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com

Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija

Email: [email protected]    / [email protected]

Khadija Kalifa Instagram 

Khadija Kalifa Twitter

This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

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After her sister's podcast debut some months ago, Khadija's five year-old daughter, Sorayah, has decided that now's the time to step up to the mic herself!

Ladies and gentlemen, meet Sorayah, who's here to tell you all about her favourite subjects at school, grills Khadija on ice-cream flavours, her career plans, tells you why the banana went to the doctor's, and reveals her favourite candidates on The Apprentice...

There's even time for a special musical guest...

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Maths is Sorayah's favourite subject, and from the tests given to her by Khadija, it's clear to see why.
• After much consideration, Sorayah chose to ask her mother about her favourite flavour of ice-cream… (clue: it's a very vanilla answer…)
• When she grows up, Sorayah wants to be a doctor. If that falls through, she'll be a vet.
• Sorayah's favourite singer is Ed Sheeran. Her favourite movie is The Greatest Showman.
• Why did the banana go to the doctor's? And why did the horse cross the road?l
• If Sorayah could be any animal, she'd be a seagull, because she would like to fly.
• Khadija and her father both attended school with Peppa Pig and Mickey Mouse.

BEST MOMENTS

'"Shall I test your maths?" “No”'

‘He says brown noses'

‘My voice is a little croaky'

'Sometimes when they need to poo'

‘Is your dad a lazy-butt?'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Keeping it Real with Khadija Podcast

ABOUT THE HOST

Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter's birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity.

CONTACT METHOD

Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com

Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija

Email: [email protected]    / [email protected]

Khadija Kalifa Instagram 

Khadija Kalifa Twitter

This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the best ways to consume content nowadays is through podcasts. Not only does it save time, but it also helps you grasp ideas easier since you hear the emotions in the conversations. 

In this collaborative episode, Catherine is joined by the Keep It Real with Khadija Podcast host, who is none other than Khadija, to talk about the world of podcasting – from pre-planning to producing to publishing. They talk about how to scout guests, how to select the best VA, why people choose podcasts over radio, how to make a business thrive, and many more. There is also some unwritten podcasting etiquettes between podcasters which you might need to know. Then after the insightful discussion, Catherine plays Khadija's Yes or No game at the end so listen in! 

KEY TAKEAWAYS 

• As podcasters, where do Khadija and Catherine get their awesome guests?  

• Khadija, for one, used the VIVA Club (link below) to find the most reliable virtual assistant she will work with. Guests are then selected by them, the hosts, for the VA's to contact them.  
• For Catherine, it also helps that she connects to most of the guests through social media platforms to get a chance to engage with them and tell them how your podcast can help them show how relevant they are. 

• Stay in touch with your guests (and other podcasters who also invited the guest). Plan out when the content (i.e. audio/video) will be published and make sure it won't cross with the launch of his other podcast guesting's. You don't want to anger other podcasters while getting the maximum engagement for your episode as much as possible. In addition, your guests might also know someone who can also offer a fresh perspective related to your podcast. 
• Why do people prefer podcasts over radio nowadays? People love authenticity, the smooth informal flow of conversations. It's easier to trust people who can be themselves easily. 

• You can't too much pressure on yourself in growing your business. For most, the first business they've manage was more of a big business course—learning what to do and not to do, correcting mistakes, and so on. 

BEST MOMENTS 

• “When you want to be successful, time is of the essence.” 
• “Podcasting is a natural fit for collaborations.” 
• “Everyone knows someone who knows one.” 

• “You can't copyright knowledge.” 
• “Having a leveraged lifestyle for me is doing minimal work while having maximum money.” 

VALUABLE RESOURCES 

• https://www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com/ 
• Leveraged Lifestyle Facebook Community - bit.ly/llocfbgroup  

• The Very Important Virtual Assistant (VIVA) Club Facebook Group - VIVA Club 
• https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk 
• I'm Worth More: Realize Your Value. Unleash Your Potential by Rob Moore on Amazon 
• Life Leverage: How to Get More Done in Less Time, Outsource Everything & Create Your Ideal Mobile Lifestyle by Rob Moore on Amazon 

ABOUT THE GUEST 

Khadija Kalifa is a ‘serious Mumpreneur, BBC Apprentice 2018 finalist, blogger, Motivational speaker and Business mentor and consultant'. She also hosts her own podcast, Keep it Real With Khadija, where she interviews various entrepreneurs and thought leaders in different industries. 

• Khadija Kalifa Official Website - https://www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com/ 

ABOUT THE HOST 

Catherine Turner, your host of Leveraged Lifestyle.  

Catherine has been investing in Property since 2012, with her main strategy now Serviced Accommodation which she, and now her team, have grown from 1 to 18 properties in less than 24 months. 

Catherine is probably best known for her public speaking successfully training thousands of people how to create businesses that can be run from anywhere in the world on their own terms and becoming a world record holder in the process. 

Catherine is the host of the podcast, Leveraged Lifestyle, which reached No. 1 in all Business in the iTunes podcast chart in less than 3 hours on launch. Leveraged Lifestyle is all about creating a lifestyle of freedom, through leverage, outsourcing and systematising. 

CONTACT METHOD 

• Catherine's Website - http://www.catherineaturner.com/ 
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/catherineturnerspeaker 

Leveraged Lifestyle Podcast Details 

• iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/…/leveraged-lifestyl…/id1380225106… 
• Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/…/progressivepr…/leverage-lifestyle 
• [email protected]  

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Since May of 2019, Khadija has been acting as mentor to Sarah Downs, the co-founder of Doqaru, a business consultancy based in Aberdeen, which focusses on the energy sector. The relationship between them both has flourished through their connection, as both are busy parents, as well as busy in business.

In this special episode, Khadija and Sarah talk about how they met, why it works so well between them, the pressures of parenting in business, and the lessons they've both learned from each other along the way.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Khadija and Sarah have hit it off completely, partly because they're both mums, but also because they both know what life can be like from a parent's point of view in business, and so have been flexible with each other.
• Both Khadija and Sarah have found that they have added and gained more value from their online connections when they've connected offline, also. There are only so many things you can sell to an online-only connection.
• When it comes to The Apprentice, Sarah has no plans to appear. She feels that she would be painted somewhat as an aggressor, as she is very direct. But she very much enjoyed Khadija on the show!
• A mentor is incredibly useful in that they can cast a fresh pair of eyes on decisions and environment. They sometimes disagree, but mainly, mentoring has added huge value, and saved a huge amount of money.
• Mentoring works both ways, though. Khadija has learned a great deal from Sarah and Doqaru's business practices and dealings; lessons that have transferred to her own business methods.
• An exciting element of business is watching values being created, expanded and developed over time by the team and talent you acquire and trust.
• Running a business is tough, and if you've been there from the inception, it can be difficult to let go of certain aspects. Disagreements occur all the time, but as long as respect still exists, then disagreement can still work.
• Accountability matters. Own your mistakes. There's no such thing as failure. There are only lessons. If you can learn from something when it goes wrong, you'll grow.
• Mentoring isn't just about business advice. It can be equally as important to just show support, reassurance and companionship through the choppy waters of the business journey.

BEST MOMENTS

‘You learn all the time'

‘I always want to make sure that people are getting good value for money'

‘I don't like the word “mum-preneur'

‘It means “dirty” in Japanese'

'There's no point in reinventing the wheel, right?'

‘It's like an onion'

'Sometimes you do have to take those risks. So long as you can hold your hands up afterwards'

‘I was delirious at this point'

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Keeping it Real with Khadija Podcast

Doqaru - https://doqaru.com

Sarah Downs LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahdowns-doqaru?originalSubdomain=uk

ABOUT THE HOST

Keep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter's birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity.

CONTACT METHOD

Www.keepitrealwithkhadija.com

Www.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadija

Email: [email protected]    / [email protected]

Khadija Kalifa Instagram 

Khadija Kalifa Twitter

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