The Business Awards Show

Today I am interviewing Olivia Marocco from Brand You Magazine, a bi-monthly magazine dedicated towards female entrepreneurs.

The magazine is the brainchild of multi-business owner, Olivia. While dividing her home between the U.K. and France, wanderlust has taken her around the globe, making a name for herself as a sought-after talent and creative lifestyle photographer in the luxury destination wedding market and the world of international corporate events of all genres.

{1.22} Olivia shares her business journey and where she is at now

{2.18} Olivia breaks down the content featured in Brand You Magazine

{4.15} Olivia talks about being a judge on the judging panel

{4.45} Experience as a new judge

{6.15} Tips regarding what to include in award entries

{8.22} Awards Olivia has entered this year

{9.47} The advantages of having a business award

{11.11} PR tips once you've won an award and getting published

{11.50} Olivia talks about the next edition of Brand You Magazine

{13.03} Getting noticed - compelling messages to publications

{13.47} Applying for a feature in Brand You Magazine

{14.40} Business tips from Olivia

{15.39} Future plans for Brand You Magazine

{16.40} Buying or subscribing to the magazine

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In this interview with Liz Drury, we discuss the Voice Over Industry and why Awards have been important to Liz both as an entrant and as a judge.

Liz has been working as a voiceover artist since 2013 initially starting her career in America and then coming back to the UK in 2014. Liz has since worked on projects for films, radio and TV commercials, documentaries, telephony, corporate narration, e-learning and audio tours.

To get an in-depth insight into the Voice Over industry, this is an episode you don't want to miss.

{1.30} - Liz explains how her business journey started in America

{2.46} - Liz talks about going to college and studying

{3.06} - Starting a career in Voice Over work

{4.52} - Different types of Voice Over roles

{6.13} - Entering awards and the thought process behind it

{7.30} - Voice Over awards and being a finalist

{8.18} - Different categories within Voice Over awards

{8.44} - Liz talks about her experience as a judge at Voice Over awards

{9.07} - The Radio awards and what they are

{9.23} - Liz talks about her podcast and how it started

{12.30} - Liz mentions the small business 100 community and its positive impacts on her business

{15.39} - The origins of f:Entrepreneur

{16.00} - 'I Also 100' community and the benefits

{17.12} - Awards can be a vehicle towards a community

{18.10} - Liz talks about how she met one of her podcast guests at an awards show

{19.19} - Liz shares her biggest tip to market her business

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https://thebusinessawardsshow.co.uk/

Connect with Liz at:

https://lizdrury.com/about-me/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Liz.Drury.Voiceovers

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizdruryvo/

Today I am interviewing Monika Johnson, a multiple award-winning owner of Super Sparkle UK, a leading children's party business. Monika was a drama teacher but in 2013 left to set up Super Sparkle. She wanted to offer kids the opportunity to get the most from their imaginations at fun-filled parties.

Her business grown over the last nine years and now she has a team of entertainers, teachers and musicians delivering amazing experiences at not just children's parties but corporate events too.

Monika talks to us about how she came to start Super Sparkle UK, the change of direction she went through, and her passion for community in her business.

For all those interested in business awards, Monika shares her experience of applying and winning many prestigious awards and what they have done for her business. She also explains her vision for the future.

As a mother of three, with her family dog, Monika has plenty to juggle in her busy life. But this podcast will show how vision, strategy and execution can really take a business forward no matter what obstacles come along. If you want to know more about why business awards can be so transformative, and how to target those that are right for you, this is a discussion you should listen to closely.

{1:30} - Monika explains why she left teaching and started her business

{2:30} - How Monika found her vision

{2:57} - Problems with branding and a change of direction

{4:04} - Applying for awards

{5:38} - Monika's process for selecting the right awards for her business

{7:18} - Winning a 'Woman Who Creates' Award

{8:35} - Sparklemouse and his adventures

{9:12} - Monika's Club Hub Community Awards

{10:45} - The Small Awards and the changing application process

{12:04} - The plan for 2023

{14:59} - What awards have brought to Super Sparkle UK

Connect with Debbie at:

https://thebusinessawardsshow.co.uk/

Connect with Monika at:

https://www.supersparkle.co.uk/about/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuperSparkleparties/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supersparkleparties/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTdSMicCOJkMCJMOIwwHSgQ

Today my guest Is Ronia Fraser, an internationally renowned Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Coach. Ronia is a Best Businesswomen Awards Silver Award Winner and has won other prestigious awards as her coaching business has grown.

Find out how Ronia's own significant personal challenges led her to train as a coach in this very specific and sadly growing field. As a result she became an internationally certified trauma recovery coach and a clinical hypnotherapist. Consequently, she is able to help a wide variety of people who have suffered this very specific form of abuse.

In our interview, Ronia tells us about her journey from working in the music business in California, to becoming an abuse recovery coach. This led her to set up her own business and winning multiple awards. Ronia's experience has helped her follow a successful awards strategy, enjoying the beneficial impact winning can have. By listening to this interview, you too could create an effective plan for awards success.

This is an insightful discussion, a great example of somebody who has overcome adversity to turn a great challenge into a huge positive. Listen today and get inspired!

{1:12} What is Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Coaching?

{1:52} Ronia's journey to becoming a coach

{7:05} Why do clients come to Ronia?

{9:31} How clients find Ronia

{10:29} Why Ronia started entering awards

{13:52} Ronia's awards success story

{17:54} What media exposure did awards bring?

{20:25} Ronia's plans for 2022 and the future

Connect with Debbie at:

www.thebusinessawardsshow.co.uk

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Website: www.roniafraser.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/rocknrollcoachroni

Instagram: www.instagram.com/rocknrollcoachroni

Today I chat to Hanne Grice of Hannah Grice Pet Training and Behaviour. Hannah was a double silver winner at the 2021 Best Businesswomen Awards, being selected in both the Animal Services and highly competitive Customer Service categories.

Hanne has loved animals all her life. While working on The Big Breakfast she met someone who introduced her to animal behaviour studies. She never looked back. Today's podcast discusses what an animal behaviourist does and why their help can be so important to pet owners. We find out how much research and effort goes into being an animal behaviourist and how highly qualified Hanne has become. We also talk about the importance of customer service and how it drives Hanne's business.

Hanne tells us why she has chosen to enter numerous awards in recent years and what they have done for her business. She also explains why she loves the Best Businesswomen Awards and how entering helped her review her business with critical eyes.

If you are an animal lover who is interested to find out how someone gets into this line of work, or you want evidence that awards can really drive your business forward, don't miss this episode.

{1:55} The Big Breakfast to Animal Behaviourist – Hanne's story

{4:00} What motivated Hanne to train further to reach where she is today and what did that look like?

{7:22} The common problems Hanne sees with pets

{11:22} The challenges Hanne has faced in 16 years of running her business

{14:20} Hanne's motivation for entering awards and what they've done for her business

{16:40} How awards have increased awareness of Hanne's business and industry

{19:45} Hanne's plans for 2022 and the future

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Twitter @Hannegrice

Today I am joined by Christina Valentine and Lisa King, partners of Valentine King, a coaching business whose message is 'Master your mind, master your message.' Christina tells us how adversity is your gift not your achilles heel. She is a highly skilled tradesperson and uses her coaching ability to encourage more women to join, what is perceived as, a male-dominated industry.

Christina and Lisa share their stories to help their clients share theirs, boosting confidence, self-belief, and a focus on achieving your goals. They write books, run courses on self-mastery for teams, have an app to help their clients achieve their objectives and much more.

We are also delighted to announce that Valentine King have become sponsors of the Best Tradeswoman category in the 2022 Best Businesswomen Awards. Christina and Lisa are, in fact, a true powerhouse of a duo. This is a must-listen if you want to be inspired to take a big step outside of your comfort zone but you're not sure where to start.

{1:29} Christina's story

{2:42} Lisa's Story

{3:33} What does Valentine King do for its clients?

{4:30} Who Valentine King serves

{6:26} Christina's awards experience

{8:15} Advice for women wanting to run their own trades business

{9:38} Additional messages for women entering a male dominated world

{12:00} The challenges Christina has faced

{13:02} The challenges Lisa has overcome

{14:13} Recent developments at Valentine King – a new book, app, 'Tools for Life'.

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Facebook @VKSelfmastery

Today I am joined by Kylie Anderson - nominated as a Silver Award winner in the Best Coach category at the 2021 Best Businesswomen Awards. Kylie set up her coaching business to help business owners create high-value online content that can build six-figure plus passive incomes. Leveraging their skills and knowledge, she also helps those entrepreneurs increase their visibility and credibility across multiple channels, driving increasing revenue and higher-value clients. In this interview with Kylie, she tells us about her career before coaching and why she started her business. Having worked in real estate, forex trading and affiliate marketing, Kylie has had years of experience on how to engage with customers and what works online. Kylie tells us why women undervalue themselves so much, how launching high-cost courses can transform a business more quickly than a low-value strategy and provides examples of some of the most successful launches she has been involved with. We discuss how entering the Best BusinessWomen Awards in 2021 increased Kylie's visibility and credibility, bringing more clients, more press, and the ability to develop a major programme for 2022. We hear more about that as well as other exciting plans Kylie has for the year ahead.

If you want to understand how building an online business could help you achieve a six-figure income, this podcast is a great introduction to get you on your way.

{1.25} Kylie's career before becoming a coach.

{6.24} The importance of leveraging skills to build passive income.

{7.45} How Kylie works with her clients to build revenue online.

{9.20} What challenges has Kylie faced over the last five years?

{10.05} How to build accountability working with a coach or mentor.

{11.37} How Kylie has grown her brand and client engagement.

{12.56} Why Kylie began the awards process and how she went about it.

{13.58} How awards have become part of Kylie's ongoing strategy.

{15.28} How getting a silver award has increased Kylie's visibility.

{16.20} Tips or putting your business online.

{16.40} Why do women undervalue themselves?

{18.56} Building big-ticket online content.

{20.46} Launching online courses.

{21.32} Kylie's plans for 2022.

{23.12} Examples of great courses Kylie has been involved with.

{24.55} Leveraging your online visibility to grow your business.

{26.20} Should you enter business awards?

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Connect with Kylie at https://kylieandersoncoaching.com/

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Today I am joined by Stefania Bartolomei - nominated as a Silver Award winner in both Consumer Business and Best Customer Service categories at the 2021 Best Businesswomen Awards. Stefania set up her personal fashion styling business to help women (and men too!), to get the look that perfectly matches their personalities and needs, delivering self-confidence and the perfect look.

In this interview with Stefania, she shares why she set up her business as a stylist, and how she works with clients. We discuss how entering the Best BusinessWomen Awards in 2021 increased Stefania's visibility and credibility and what it was like attending her very first awards ceremony.

As a Silver Award winner in the Customer Service category, we find out more about how Stefania works hard to ensure her customers are happy every step of the way, and how this leads to growing referral business.

She also tells us about exciting developments coming up and advice for those thinking about becoming a stylist themselves.

{1.32} What motivated Stefania to set up her business.

{3.54} What does a typical client look like?

{5.35} How Stefania has grown her client base.

{6.24} How her awards have helped with visibility and credibility.

{7.51} How Stefania found the process of entering her first ever awards.

{9.01} Her experience of attending her very first awards ceremony.

{10.26} How Stefania delivers great customer service.

{12.01} What's coming up in 2022 for Stefania?

{12.52} Stefania's tips for becoming a stylist.

{14.40} What's the best thing to come out of running a business?

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Connect with Stefania at https://www.oneofastyle.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oneofastyle

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oneofastyle/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/OneOfAStyle

Today I am Joined by Mindy Gibbins-Klein {1.30} Mindy's background and experience

{3.26} What awards mean to Mindy and her business.

{6.13} Tips on how to use awards for leverage.

{7.45} Qualities that make a thoughtful leader.

{11.25} About Mindy's books and the differences between them.

{14.55} Different ways that Mindy talks about the thoughtful leader.

{16.20} Tips on being in business for 20 years.

{20.20} Thought process around sponsoring awards.

{21.43} What's next for Mindy for 2022.

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Twitter: @MindyGK

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Facebook: @Mindy.gibbinsklein

Today I am Joined by Lucia Melillo

In this interview, we discuss with Lucia, founder of Lucia Hair and Beauty in Luton, her business journey, spanning almost 30 years. She shares her business tips and why awards have played a considerable role in her business's success.

{2.15} Lucia's business journey.

{4.23} What fundraising Lucia is involved with.

{7.12} How has fundraising helped Lucia Hair and Beauty to grow.

{10.30} Lucia's Mayoral award.

{11.23} Thought process around awards and entering.

{15.27} What's next on Lucia's award journey.

{16.20} Tips on being a longstanding business.

{19.29} Treks planned for this year

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Connect with Lucia Melillo at Lucia Hair & Beauty

Twitter: @luciahairandbea

LinkedIn: @LuciaMelillo

Facebook: @LuciaHairandBeautyLuton

Instagram: @luciahairandbeauty1