In our ninth episode of "Women's Business Voice," we delve into the inspiring journey of Nicole Craveiro, Founder and CEO of CraveHRO, who is transforming the way workplaces address mental health. Nicole's story is deeply personal—shaped by the experience of supporting her mother through chronic pain and severe depression, and the tragic consequences that followed. After facing her own professional setbacks, Nicole channeled her pain into a mission to create more compassionate and supportive work environments. Through CraveHRO, she advocates for mental health awareness, provides training on suicide prevention, and works to ensure that no one feels isolated or unsupported at work. Join us as we explore how Nicole’s experiences have driven her to make a lasting impact on workplace culture and mental health advocacy.women entrepreneurs, business stories, female leadership, Women's Business Club, entrepreneurship, mental health awareness, workplace wellness, HR management, mental health advocacy, overcoming adversity, inspirational women, corporate compassion, suicide prevention, employee well-being, business podcast, entrepreneurial journey, resilience, empathy in leadership, workplace culture, mental health support.

A bonus episode! Join us for the keynote talk at the 2022 Women's Business Awards by Angela De Souza where she talks about the early days of Women's Business Club and her top 3 keys to winning in business.

In our eighth episode of "Women's Business Voice," we are honoured to spotlight the incredible journey of Fahima Danishmal, a woman who has transformed her life and the lives of others through her unwavering commitment to education and resilience. Forced to flee Afghanistan at the age of twelve, Fahima's passion for empowering women through education began in the refugee camps of Pakistan and grew as she founded schools for Afghan immigrants in Iran. After immigrating to England, she faced language barriers and cultural challenges but persevered to establish Naz Global, a business institute dedicated to supporting women in achieving their goals. Join us as we delve into Fahima’s story of overcoming adversity and creating a global impact, proving that resilience can turn any challenge into an opportunity for growth.Tags:women entrepreneurs, business stories, female leadership, Women's Business Club, entrepreneurship, women empowerment, resilience, education advocacy, overcoming adversity, refugee journey, cultural barriers, immigrant success, women in business, inspirational women, global impact, business podcast, entrepreneurial journey, Afghan immigrants, education for women, community building.

Failure is commonly perceived as a negative word and often something to be feared. Angela De Souza, of Women's Business Club, addressed this common misconception as she shared her positives views of failure with the Breakfast Networking Club. She says that failure is essential to success - without failure, there can be no success!Enjoy an inspiring talk that will radically change your views of failure and propel you to a new level in business and life.

It's easier to fail at business than to succeed, so let's take a look at what causes failure and learn from our mistakes and other people's too so we can build businesses that last.

Another fantastic bonus episode - Building Your Dream Backwards with Angela De Souza.

“You don’t have to be great to start, but you do need to start to be great.” —Zig ZiglarDREAM....D =Design the Dream - the big picture in full colour with details. See it, feel it, taste it, smell it!R = Reverse engineer - start with the big picture then pick it apart slowly and backwardsE =End Goals - Boxes to tick. End of year Goal, End of Month, End of Week, End of DayA =Actions - form the right habits. “An object at rest tends to stay at rest. An object in motion tends to stay in motion.”M = Mindset - it all starts with your thoughts, start thinking the right thoughts to trigger the right actions and get your dream in motion!

In our seventh episode of "Women's Business Voice," we are privileged to share the inspiring journey of Sangeeta Sengupta, a woman who turned her life around from surviving on £25 a week and escaping domestic violence to empowering hundreds of women through financial independence. As the founder of TiffinWalli CIC, Sangeeta has dedicated herself to helping women transform their cooking skills into professional expertise, creating stable employment and breaking through cultural and social barriers. Discover how Sangeeta’s initiatives, including the launch of Doiee yogurt and her efforts in promoting healthy diets, are making a significant impact in her community. Join us as we explore Sangeeta’s incredible story of resilience, empowerment, and community transformation.women entrepreneurs, business stories, female leadership, Women's Business Club, entrepreneurship, financial independence, women empowerment, overcoming adversity, cooking business, social enterprise, domestic violence survivor, inspirational women, community impact, women in business, cultural barriers, local economy, South Asian cuisine, business podcast, entrepreneurial journey, resilience.

In our sixth episode of "Women's Business Voice," we bring you the powerful story of Justine Martin, a woman who lost everything after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and battling three primary cancers. Told she would never work again, Justine refused to surrender to her circumstances. Instead, she transformed her pain into purpose, rebuilding her life and launching seven successful businesses under the Justine Martin Corporation. Now a multi-award-winning artist and resilience coach, Justine shares her journey of turning profound adversity into a driving force for success, inspiring others to harness their challenges and rise above them.

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In our fifth episode of "Women's Business Voice," we delve into the incredible journey of Julita Stachowiak, founder and CEO of J&B Finance. From arriving in Scotland at eighteen with nothing but hope, to becoming one of the UK’s top chartered accountants, Julita's story is one of true resilience and ambition. Learn how she overcame early setbacks, earned a first-class degree in Accounting and Finance, and built a successful, fully female-led accountancy consulting business. Join us as we explore her inspiring path, her motivation, and her experiences leading in a traditionally male-dominated industry.

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The fourth episode of "Women's Business Voice" is brought to you in in English and Lusoga! We are excited to feature Salima Nakatuba, the pioneering founder of the first laundromat in her Ugandan community. Salima shares her inspiring story of overcoming poverty and battling gender inequality with the support of ZENA, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering female entrepreneurs. Discover how Salima’s innovative business not only provides essential services but also creates employment opport...