Yes SHE Can Project- Stories of amazing women doing amazing things

Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Katy from @kovasupport!

Katy talks me through the beginnings of her journey into becoming a business owner. Coming from a career in hospitality, Katy's job was impacted as a result of Covid. Uncertain about the future she ended up using her skills to help businesses in a VA capacity and ended up thriving in the process!

Katy and I chat about the scary time transitioning from employment to working for yourself, the importance of that solid support network and the community feel of being surrounded by other women in business.

We talk about her nerves at her first wedding event, calming down the bride and trying to calm her own nerves! She tells me that she co-ordinated her OWN wedding too!

Listen as Katy tells me about what's next for Kova Support, the new structure change of the business and her passion for events!

If you're in need of support for your business or some help with planning your next event, get in touch with Katy!

You can find out more here:

https://www.kovasupport.com

Instagram: @kovasupport

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#business #businesssupport #events #womeninbusiness #femalefounders #kovasupport #yesshecan #yesshecanproject

Come and join the conversation as I chat to the gorgeous Lucy Kane!

From growing up in a showbiz family, Lucy is incredibly grounded and such a kind soul! Her early memories of singing ALL the time, even subconsciously humming during conversations with friends, music has always been in her heart.

Even at the tender age of 6 Lucy was featured on the soundtrack for the film Charlotte's Web, following which she was offered a recording contract, she tells me about the difficult decision she faced and weighing up not being able to have a normal childhood if she was to pursue that avenue at that time.

We chat about her amazing journey on ITV's The Voice, some behind the scenes gossip and the fear that she felt stood there waiting for those chairs to turn! Lucy cites it as one of the most terrifying moments ever!

She talks me through the exciting turn of events following the show, opportunities that opened up to her and the unlocking of her true passion which is songwriting! This allowing her creativity to flow, not being pigeon holed, especially as she has such a varied taste in music genres, having grown up with so many incredible musical influences. Not only that but writing a song with her brother Jack and collaborating, what a talented family!

We discuss insecurities, the way we feel about ourselves as women, the pressure on young girls today with the influx of social media, and take a trip down memory lane back to the days of crimps and cat's cradle!

Lucy tells me about the return of panto and the joy of having a live audience after the pandemic, and the special bonds that are formed when you're in the "bubble" of constant rehearsing and performing.

It's clear to see that Lucy's heart and soul lies in songwriting, her face lighting up when talking about her recent publishing deal, working on creating songs for other artists, it is her true path!

So many exciting things on the horizon for this lovely lady, she is just wonderful and I cannot wait to see what's next for her! Thankyou Lucy it was an utter joy to chat to you!

You can follow Lucy on Instagram here: @lucy_kane

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Come and join the conversation with Maria from The Micro Loan Foundation!

Join me for this International Women's Day special episode dedicated to this amazing charity that helps women across the world!

Maria tells me all about the mission that MLF is on, giving women in Malawi, Zimbabwe & Zambia the chance to become financially independent and change the lives of future generations!

By providing financial support in the form of small loans, coupled with unparalleled group training and business support, MLF is helping to facilitate the economic growth of some of the poorest parts of the world, enabling women to set up their own businesses.

Maria talks passionately about her work, her dedication is unbelievable! She talks fondly about Mrs Mkonde, an inspirational lady who has been helped by the charity, a lady who was at one point unable to provide sufficient nutritious meals and schooling for her children. However with the business training, small loan of just £22, and support of Micro Loan Foundation, she has transformed her life, that of her children and incredibly that of her entire community!! Growing her business, Mrs Mkonde now employs multiple staff and is making a huge change in her community!!

We talk about the amazing ways that MLF are supporting the ladies in sub Saharan Africa by being fully inclusive and building supportive groups, delivering their training by song, dance and roleplay, whereby enabling even women who cannot read and write the opportunity to learn and grow their business! They promote a strong peer support model where the women are able to make friends and support one another on their business journey.

We chat about the campaign #WhenWomenLead, that MLF are running as part of International Women's Day 2022, her drive to help keep transforming the lives of women and in turn entire communities! The campaign is showcasing incredible business women from around the world and bringing them together to raise awareness.v

Maria chats to me about the many different ways we can get involved by donating, undertaking extreme challenges (white water rafting/running/cycling/climbing) sharing MLF's posts, even just £5 can help transform the lives of these women!

Here at the Yes SHE Can Project it is all about amplifying women's voices, giving them a platform to be heard, sharing their inspiring stories and celebrating their success, which is why when asked to come on board with the campaign that mirrors those values so much I jumped at the chance! Would absolutely LOVE for you all to get involved too!

To find out more, donate, share, sign up for an event, head on over to

https://www.microloanfoundation.org.uk

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Come and join the conversation with Esther Stanhope AKA The Impact Guru!

A lady with bucketloads of energy, positivity and fun in abundance, Esther chats to me about her passion for helping people conquer their fear of public speaking!

After a 28 year career as a live producer at the BBC, Esther was used to being behind the camera and sprinkling her magic helping people feel more confident in front of the camera! Leading to her gaining The Impact Guru moniker, after successfully transforming clients from having no personality to coming ALIVE when they talk!

Esther talks to me about her passion for making people discover what's amazing about them, her new membership the "80% perfect club" which is launching in March! Giving people the motivational "ooomph" and "Esther in Their Inbox" weekly, to remind them to take steps to get in front of people and MAKE THEM REMEMBER YOU!

We chat teatowels, slogans, mouldy bathsalts and heart attacks! Esther loves a slogan and tells me about her Confidence Booster Jabs, Flexing Your Confidence Muscles, OOOOMPH, and everything in between!

Not only that, Esther tells me all about her book "Goodbye Glossophobia: Banish Your Fear Of Public Speaking", filled with amazing stories from her clients that she's helped transform, tips, tricks and FABULOUS techniques that YOU can use! As a special treat to the listeners of the Yes SHE Can Project, she offers her audio book to you gorgeous lot for FREE!

You cannot help but smile when you're in Esther's company, her passion, enthusiasm and utter love for what she does just shines through! 💕

You can find out more about Esther here: https://www.estherstanhope.com

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Come and join the conversation with Aliza Reger, owner of the luxurious Janet Reger brand!

Aliza talks me through her mother's journey into business, and the pioneering movement she was instrumental in creating in the late 60's / early 70's bringing luxury lingerie as a form of self gifting!

We chat about her life growing up, being part of the business, accompanying her parents to meetings. Her early involvement in the business doing mail outs, she describes vivid memories of being cross legged on the office floor stuffing envelopes!

Growing older, the family business seemed to be a natural progression for her, having been involved from a young age and wanting to continue her mother's brand.

Aliza talks fondly of the high profile clients that she was lucky enough to meet, such as Pierce Brosnan, Mick Jagger and one of her idols, the legend that is Cher! Unfortunately Aliza was diplomatic when I asked her if there was any gossip on clients that weren't the nicest! (much to my disappointment!!)

Aliza takes me on a journey of the challenges she's faced as a woman in business, and when asked about the difficult times she's faced, her answer was just wonderful. Her graceful response citing the experiences and trauma that we face throughout our lives is merely opportunities to grow, learn, and gain tools to navigate further turmoil, more importantly retaining the positive notion that we WILL get through things.

There's exciting times ahead for the Janet Reger brand, a brand new line of home fragrance launching in March, new bed linen, homeware range available at Next and a brand new lingerie line launching later in the year too!

A really interesting conversation with a really interesting lady!

Thankyou Aliza!

You are NOT alone ladies, come and join the conversation!

https://janetreger.com

Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Bambi Dhami, all the way from sunny Spain! ☀️

Listen as she talks me through the life events that made her up sticks and move to Tenerife, her events company at the time making it easier for her to make the move as she could work from anywhere in the world.

Passionate about dancing and having met her best friend as a dancer years before, she talks me through the adjustment of living in a new country, although tricky to begin with Bambi credits her best friend and her dogs for getting her through the dark times 💕

Bambi is currently appearing in Channel 5's Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun alongside her BFF Johnny, who are neighbours, on screen it's clear what a wonderful bond they share.

We chat about the importance of friendship, community and having those special people around you that lift you up and support you.

Bambi also tells me some EXCLUSIVE behind the scenes gossip about the soon to air episodes of the series, and we delve into her passion for rescuing dogs and helping in her community over in Spain.

We chat about the relaxed lifestyle, the glorious sunshine and the impact that Covid had in that part of the world.

Bambi tells me that lockdown was in fact a blessing in disguise for her, allowing her time to pause, having been constantly working throughout her life with little breaks, she explored her passion for cooking, brushed up on her Spanish and really relished in the restrictions.

We also have a hilarious Harry Potter themed quiz towards the end of the episode (apologies in advance to any die hard HP fans, my pronunciation was shocking and some of the words were incorrect! 😂) I'm DEFINITELY a Muggle!

Such a fun chat with such an interesting, fun loving, positive lady, thankyou Bambi, it was an utter JOY!

You are NOT alone ladies, come and join the conversation! 💕

https://www.caravansinthesun.com

Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Sandra Garlick, founder of @womanwhouk

This lady is such an inspiration! From leaving school with no further education, life circumstances making her face life as a single parent, wanting to better the lives of her children, she studied hard and obtained a law degree!

With determination and grit Sandra set up her very own law firm! She talks me through the journey and the freak accident that forced her to stop and re-evaluate everything.

The birth of Woman Who followed and has gone from strength to strength. Sandra is passionate about supporting, championing and giving women in business a voice!

Sandra tells me how the lessons she has learnt along the way have enabled her to grow personally, we chat about recognising the importance of stepping back, having goals, not just setting the goals , but taking steps to achieve them!

From being a shy young schoolgirl, Sandra explains where her inspiration comes from, her childhood belief that she could be anything she wanted to be and how now reflecting on your achievements is an integral part of her personal growth and the goal setting process.

We chat about the amazing Woman Who Academy, the awards, and the importance of having people around you that lift you up and support you to achieve your goals!

An inspirational chat with an inspirational lady!

You are NOT alone ladies, come and join the conversation! 💕

You can find out more about the incredible Woman Who here: https://www.womanwho.co.uk

Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Elif Kose @elifkoseofficial @elifkosefashionhouse

This lovely lady chats to me about her business, early days of the brand and her passion for making women feel good, not only with her clothing but with her coaching!

She takes me through her story of arriving in the UK, having no English whatsoever, to today being the founder of her very own global fashion brand!

With entrepreneurial blood and watching her parents working hard in their own businesses she's always had a firm grasp on the dedication to succeed. Coming to the UK and working as an Au Pair, Elif watched English films with the subtitles on over and over again to pick up the language!

She talks fondly of the people who have shown her kindness in the early days of her business, the small acts of kindness that she was shown, holding dear in her heart to this very day.

Not only does she run a successful fashion brand she is passionate about making women feel good with her coaching for women in business. She is determined to give women the tools to empower women, and enabling them to not only feel great, but know that they can achieve beyond their wildest dreams! She shares her knowledge with others about her business journey and the lessons she's learned along the way.

The underpin of Elif's ventures and goals is seeing others succeed. There is a real sense of "tribe" that she is building, she's a great believer in the real power of support and community.

She launched a platform called "Confidence Leads To Success" with a series of insightful interviews with women in business to share their stories. Loving shining a spotlight on women she believes that giving others inspiration is a fundamental key to success

To go from her humble beginnings, learning a new language, empowering other women in business and now to have built a worldwide fashion brand is just INCREDIBLE!

Her positivity personality, enthusiasm and passion for every single aspect of her work is infectious! I envisage working with Elif is like having a best friend in your pocket!

Such a interesting lady, her positivity and her desire to bring joy to others just shines through!

Thankyou Elif it was so wonderful to talk to you!

You can find out more about Elif here:

www.elifkose.co.uk

Or on Instagram

@elifkoseofficial

@elifkosefashionhouse

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Come and join the conversation with the inspirational lady that is Rachel Watkyn, founder of @tinyboxcompany!

Join me as we chat about the inspiration behind Tiny Box Company, from the beginnings of the business, a chance meeting in a shop with a Radio DJ, culminating in a surprise appearance on Dragons Den!

Rachel tells me about behind the scenes of filming the show, in her words her "giant frizball" hair, you will NOT believe what happened and what she had to endure to secure funding!

We talk about her traumatic childhood, the health issues she's faced, fires, floods and devastating cancer diagnosis, and at one point having to run the business from her bed unable to physically get out.

Rachel is so open and honest about the challenges she's faced, but what's different about her is that there's no sense of self pity, instead she makes jokes! In all seriousness she is a powerhouse of a woman, having to take on caring responsibilities at the end of her parents' lives, her own ill health, and clawed her way back from the darkest times in her life.

We discuss the impact of COVID-19, supporting small businesses, mentoring, changing the lives of her staff, at one point the prospect of everything she'd worked to hard to build.

Rachel is an amazing woman, and I have no idea where she gets her strength and resilience from! If you're looking for inspiration from a lady who has TRULY experienced a rollercoaster ride in her life, yet still come out the other side with a smile on her face and a wonderful sense of humour, then give this episode a listen!

You are NOT alone ladies, come and join the conversation!

You can find out more about Rachel on Tiny Box Company at

https://www.tinyboxcompany.com

Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Hayley Sparkes!

From presenting work, modelling, charity work, beauty segments on This Morning to travelling the world, brand ambassador for fashion labels, Hayley is living the dream! ⭐🤩

We chat about her childhood passion for performing, from recreating reading the weather to fitness videos, and the steps she took to do exactly what she was born to do!

We talk about the pressures of the industry and the need to look a certain way, but also the impact that a bit of self care when it comes to beauty can have on your mental health.

It's not always been easy for Hayley, she's had many traumas along the way, having to navigate her way through health issues and surgery when she was younger, to personal heartbreak in her adult life, she has a wonderfully uplifting perspective on things!

Fast forward to the start of lockdown in 2020, Hayley wanted to take charge of her life and starting pouring over science books, podcasts and learnt all about manifestation and the incredible results it can produce!

She tells me about her AMAZING vision board and you wait till your hear about how it has worked for her!!!

What a wonderful lady, with a wonderful outlook on life, if you're looking for some positivity, head on over and find out more about Hayley at

www.hayleysparkes.co.uk

Or follow her on Instagram

@hayleymsparkes

You are NOT alone ladies, come and join the conversation!! ❤️