The Lonely Female Founder Podcast

When was the last time a difficult decision led you somewhere better?

This week on The Lonely Female Founder Podcast, Mia Drennan is joined by Lowry O'Mahony, founder of MaxPhysio and Pilates.

Sharing her perspective on the power of learning from mistakes, we're reminded that the experiences we might initially see as failures can often give us the knowledge and confidence to make better decisions in the future.

Lowry reflects on the journey of balancing the demands of building a multi-site business with motherhood, and the questions, expectations and biases that women can still face along the way.

The conversation also explores the courage it takes to change direction. After building a second business, Lowry made the difficult decision to put it on pause and refocus her attention on her core business, a decision that has already led to positive results.

She also shares how she navigated a difficult experience with a trusted employee, and the resilience it took to move forward.

Her story is a reminder that challenges don't define our journey, how we learn, adapt and continue to move forward does.

For anyone building something, questioning a decision or navigating a setback, this is a conversation about trusting yourself, embracing the lessons along the way and recognising that every experience can help take you forward.

IN THIS EPISODE

·  Building and growing a business while raising a family

·  Ambition, motherhood and the biases faced by working women

·  Growing from one clinic to six locations

·  Why mistakes and bad decisions can lead to valuable experience

·  The difficult decision to put a second business on pause

·  Refocusing on what matters and the power of founder focus

·  Navigating setbacks and building resilience

·  The challenges of trust and leadership when growing a team

·  Pursuing your ambitions while staying true to your values

·  The importance of community and connecting with other founders

CHAPTERS

00:00 Coming Up
01:15 Introducing Lowry O'Mahony
01:56 The Inspiration Behind MaxPhysio & Pilates
04:01 Building a Business and Motherhood
05:54 Growing Through Word of Mouth
07:12 From One Clinic to Six
10:11 Ambition, Motherhood and Bias
13:38 Expanding MaxPhysio and Pilates
14:40 The Rise of Reformer Pilates
17:22 Building a Second Business
19:36 The Difficult Decision to Pause her Second Business
21:49 The Power of Focus
22:38 Why Passion Matters
23:42 Navigating Challenges and Setbacks
28:09 The Importance of Founder Community
29:55 What's Next for MaxPhysio & Pilates?
32:44 Learning from Bad Decisions
35:18 The Next Mountain to Climb 

ABOUT THE LONELY FEMALE FOUNDER PODCAST

The Lonely Female Founder Podcast explores the realities of building a business, from the strategic decisions and milestones to the personal challenges, doubts and experiences that often go unspoken.

Through honest conversations with female founders, we explore the human side of entrepreneurship; the highs, the lows, the lessons and everything in between.

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