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Bitesize programmes and interviews to inspire, inform and empower mums in business - hosted by award-winning business coach & mentor Nicola Huelin, founder of Mpower Mastermind groups. On a mission to empower one milliion mums in business www.mpower.global
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Have you taken on the challenge of building a successful business while raising a family? The Mpower podcast for mums in business, hosted by Nicola Huelin, founder of Mpower, award-winning business coach & mentor, marketing strategist, TEDx speaker, author (The Invisible Revolution) gives heart-centred female entrepreneurs the inspiration, business insights and practical advice you need to build a business you love AND enjoy life with the ones you love most.
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Take my hair, but not my humour - how surviving cancer led to special times and a book to empower others with Emma Davies
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What we cover Turning 40 life was great, Emma composed a 40 things at 40 list How Emma was just starting back to work after a long Maternity leave with her youngest, when she received a devastating blow Feeling sad for her children and the fear for them possibly having to grow up without a mum How having 2 young children kept her going through sick…
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What we cover Overcoming the feeling of isolation whilst pregnant in hospital for 159 days and knowing what was going on but not being able to do anything In 2016 Ruth was diagnosed with a bad case of the flu, however after fighting to be referred, this turned out to be a lump in Ruth's throat 2020 saw Ruth going back on the front line in nursing, …
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What we cover How love at first sight and moving in with the man who claimed to love and care for Sam quickly turned into her being abused, controlled and manipulated Losing the job Sam loved due to being locked inside her flat How Sam felt that by doing everything perfectly for her abuser meant she was safe for another day The impact of being cont…
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What we cover How Emma started her Bounce back at the age of 35 after spending 19 years only half living Recovering physically from being hit by a car at the age of 15 but not mentally recovering from the impact it had on her life How at the age of 16 and not having anything to compare the relationship to, Emma's first love turned into years of emo…
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What we cover How Kelly suffered terrible abuse in silence until her mother read about it in her diary Being told to leave her home by her mother at the age of 14 Moving to a new town on her own at the age of 16 for a new start Falling in love and having a child with a narcissistic man which led to physical abuse and being hospitalised at the young…
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What we cover Being a head teacher in a deprived area with challenging behaviours How Ruth managed to leave the toxic relationship The effect this had on her health which led Ruth to resign from the job she loved Ruth's journey of self awareness and discovery How Ruth learnt to be aware of those who drain your energy More about Ruth Ruth Driscoll i…
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What we cover Brought up believing that as a women, if you did not have a career you would be considered a failure How Marina felt having an entrepreneur as a mother who was constantly working and was never there to support her Found her passion in Marketing after doing a MBA in Finance How after starting a family Marina made her first big difficul…
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Bounce Back advice from a mum who’s 20’s were rocked by tragic loss and high pressure - with Becki Imrie
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What we cover At the age of 18 Becki starting her career in the insurance industry How Becki juggled working full time and also caring for her dad who was diagnosed with early Dementia The impact of losing her brother suddenly to a heart attack at the young age of 35 How being brave and putting on a brave face for months was exhausting and how she …
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How growing up not feeling good enough fuelled the ultimate transformation with Fabienne Vailes
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What we cover Growing up in the shadow of her sister How being compared to her sister gave Fabienne a distorted vision of herself and made her lack in self worth How being told by teachers that she was average and that she'd amount to nothing gave her the ability to do How leaving her home country to come to the UK gave Fabienne new opportunities W…
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What we cover How Claire went from being a confident person with a successful teacher career to having her life shattered Frightened and unable to leave the house, Claire was off work for 4 months After researching how long it would take to recover Claire was greeted with negative statistics and no hope How Claire fought to get support and learnt h…
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What we cover How Kate knew she always wanted to me a mum so she chose a career in working with children. When her first child was 2 and despite receiving several negative pregnancy tests, Kate found out she was pregnant again. Finding out that Kate was having an ectopic pregnancy which led to her having to end the pregnancy and have surgery to rem…
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How single mum of 3 boys bounced back from financial desperation and depression with Karen Shaw
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What we cover When Karen's second child was born her first child had a brain haemorrhage along side a multiple of other medical challenges Finding out her third child had Autism Being offered her dream job which came with a good salary and a car After turning down her new bosses advances, she was left with no job, no car and a brand new house to pa…
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What we cover A career that Jo loved which gave her the opportunity to travel along with other perks How a routine 20 week scan left Jo and her husband with an impossible decision to make. How after returning back to work after such a devastating loss left Jo feeling vulnerable and a completely different person The decision to leave her corporate c…
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What we cover How when Rebecca left school at the age of 15 with only 3 GCSE's she worked her way up the ladder When after telling her Manager she was pregnant in 2008, she was made redundent The difficulties in finding a job after the recession hit How Rebecca started to find her identity again and found her own value and what she could give to ad…
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What we cover How being raised by an abusive mother led Ange to become an over acheiver but still left her feeling a failure Ange's choice to continue with counselling before she started a family to make sure her children wouldn't carry her baggage How she didn't know she was married to a narcissist untill the birth of their first child Her first e…
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How I built a successful business with no money and 3 children under the age of 4 with Gayle Berry
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What we cover The judgement and expectations that came with leaving her successfuly city career The hours Gayle would put into her new career once she had put her kids to bed How she would refer to her 'why' by stopping and listening How not forgetting what you love can give you the best ideas How connecting with similar people who have the same va…
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What we cover With her husband out at sea and raising 4 children, Allison felt she had something to prove How running a successful networking company led to a mini burn out in 2012 How dealing with losing both her parents, her huband going back out to sea and helping a son with Mental health all while running her company led to a major burn out Wha…
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From the depths of domestic violence and homelessness to breakthrough success with Dani Wallace
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What we cover How a teacher recognising Dani's talent for singing led her to audition to sing for holiday companies abroad When Dani's Gran fell ill she retuned to the UK and resumed her career as a singer at Pontins Dani fell in love with a guy at Pontins, they returned home where they quickly got engaged, bought a house and had a baby When planni…
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What we cover The news that changed Sera's daughter's life when she was just 13 months old How Sera and her husband had to put their emotions aside to figure out how they could give their daughter an independent life The procedure that could change Sara's daughters life The incredible fundraising they did to raise the money needed for the procedure…
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What we cover How Alison masked her anxiety and depression whilst being a mum and a business owner The criticism she receieved after the breakdown of her relationship How after suffering from depression and severe anxiety left Alison to make the ultimate sacrifice and the judgement that followed How a serious car accident made Alison realise how sh…
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What we cover Within the space of a year Caroline suffered the devastating sudden loss of her mother and then her husband walking out on her and their two children Her abusive marriage left her with severe PTSD which caused her to self harm and suffer from panic attacks. How masking the pain with a big smile left Caroline feeling lost and broken Af…
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What we cover Put on diets at the age of 10 Grew up feeling that her worth was based on her body image During a practice coaching session she realised she was not alone How learning to feel comfortable in her own body allowed her to come out as queer and change the way she saw things How Gem realised that she had wasted so much energy worrying abou…
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What we cover Pre children, both Rachel and her husband had good careers,bringing in good money They had a little bit of debt but was manageable with the income they had. She had her first daughter and things changed, she reduced her hours Started to juggle with finances which led to late payments. When her second daughter arrived Rachel took volun…
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What we cover Being diagnosed with Breast Cancer 3 times from 2013-2017 Realising what was in the products we buy Using her science backgroud to create her own products Launching her first Business Deciding to take the business to the next level by rebranding Remaining postive throught her treatments and surgerys The key to staying positive through…
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Never give up - how single mum overcame massive barriers to grow her business and change lives with Saffron Jackson
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What we cover In 2017 Saffron created the first black Jamaican Doll which has become a worldwide sensation The product sold our after a hit interview with the BBC After the bank lost £1000's of Saffrons money, she had to follow the trail herself to find the missing money Due to the lost money there was no stock for 6 months When Saffron finally rec…
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Ex-Atomic Kitten superstar reveals her secret to bouncing back from rock bottom with Natasha Hamilton
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What we cover At the age of 16, Natasha joined the band Atomic Kitten The pressures of stardom took over and she found herself not sleeping when she should be sleeping and not eating properly After the bith of her son, her mum became the 'Nanny' so she could tour and be with her son At the age of 21 depression hit - asking herself 'how can I have a…
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What we cover At the age of 17 and about to start a Scholarship at The World Ballet with legs insured for £1M, Danusia found out she was pregnant Whilst others were starting there further education or Scholarships, she stayed at home and learnt to knit Fast forward to 2012, now with 7 children, Danusia found out she was expecting triplets Dealing w…
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What we cover Keeping customers during Covid Being hacked by a government body in Colleen's 2nd year of business Learning all about Cyber security How being let down by her first accountant led to a 3 year court battle Why it's important to make time for other people in business More about Colleen Colleen started Techsixtyfour in her kitchen when h…
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What we cover Becoming homeless and living on the streets at the age of 15 for 7 years Building her health back up to raise her baby Returning home after backpacking to begin to build a better life for her and her son Moving to Austrailia to qualify as a wind surfing instructor, rescue diver and overseas resort manager whilst caring for her son How…
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How 9-figure business owner bounced back from losing everything and now supports mums in business
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What we cover How we're kicking off with a rather special guest who is one of the forces behind this Bounce Back interview series Being a 9-figure business to losing everything over night Trying to rebuild a succesful business and failing time after time The one missing ingredient to finally overcome those failures How he came up with the best busi…
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Welcome to the Mpower podcast for mums in business - which is all about inspiring and empowering women who want to build a successful business they love without compromising the family life we all love more than anything. When you’re on a mission of building a business and raising a family it’s important to surround yourself with the right people, …
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Talking to radio show host Hannah Murray about what it means to be a Mumpreneur, what it takes to build a successful business around the family life you love and all about the inspirational new book to help mums make it happen, the essential handbook for mums in busness The Invisible Revolution
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I met Sarah at the very beginning of her business journey, as she left a 20 year career in IT project management to pursue her life-long passion for precious stones and jewellery design. Sarah is a shining example of what can happen when you find the courage to pursue your dreams. Her story and her jewellery are inspirational. Sarah helped me desig…
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Jude is an incredible lady, and has such a powerful and inspirational story. Having been in business for a long time, and being the owner of two businesses, both providing important support but in entirely different ways, Jude has lots of great wisdom to share with other mums in business who want to build their own successful business Jude’s Bio - …
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I could listen to Joan’s beautiful Irish accent all day long! I met Joan quite a few years ago now, it has been wonderful to see how Joan has reconnected with her art, that has been a life-long passion and is building her business as an artist through her paintings, book illustrations, children’s books and music for little ones. I have the pleasure…
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Nicki’s personal story and the work she does to support women 35+ in a way that literally transforms their lives, I found so inspirational. Her authenticity and the reasons why her work is so needed, and why she has become so successful shine through in this interview. Nicki’s Bio - Nicki Williams is a qualified Nutritional Therapist, author, speak…
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If you want to meet a Mum with tonnes of energy and vitality, Maja is your lady. Known as “The Vitality Strategist” she is definitely a walking advert for what she does. Maja’s Bio - I specialise in helping mums who have tried any diet under the Sun, or attended any weight loss clubs, without sustainable weight loss results which left them frustrat…
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Brenda is a shining example of a woman who is prepared to dig deep and find the courage to take a big leap of faith and make it pay off. Her journey is insprirational and her honesty refreshing. Tune in to Brenda's many insights especially when it comes to making failure your friend! Brenda's Bio - Brenda Gabriel is a UK based publicity and busines…
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Those of you who have heard about my book The Invisible Revolution will know why I always get so excited about meeting successful jam-makers! This was no exception, in fact, being invited to go along to the Mrs Darlington’s offices to interview daughters Wendy and Sarah felt a little bit like being invited to Buckingham Palace to meet the queen of …
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Bird is possibly one of the most high-energy ladies I’ve ever met – I remember the day she came bounding up to me after a gave a talk. With her big smile and infinite passion – this woman just oozes love and positive energy. Having been a guest on her radio show, I’ve had first-hand experience of how passionate and generous Bird is in supporting ot…
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Alexandra is a shining example of a devoted mother who is both passionate about her children and her business. This is one lady who has such an inspirational story of courage, resiliency and creativity. Alexandra’s Bio - Mother of two Alexandra de Faucigny is the epitome of the modern entrepreneur. Today her online French boutique Tendre Deal (tend…
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Have you ever met somebody out of nowhere and there’s an instant connection and flow? Well that’s how it was when I met Gayle Berry. She sent me a Facebook message to say hello and although I can’t remember all the details of that message, it was one of those sincere messages that is purely about connecting, and genuinely interested in finding out …
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"From Hidden In the Shadows to Star Attraction" In this 25 minutes audio, I introduce you to Marketing and guide you through 'Your Marketing Map' - a simple yet powerful one-page model which reveals the four essential cornerstones a business owner needs to have in place to create an effective platform for Marketing. If you haven't yet downloaded a …
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Having met Charlotte when she was just getting started with her VIP VA business, it has been wonderful to watch her success unfold. I am always highly recommending her agency to peers and clients who might be looking for their perfect VA (virtual assistant). Charlotte’s Bio - Charlotte set up her VA business following the birth of her son in 2012 a…
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I first met Gouri in the early days of her incredible business journey - I have loved watching her success unfold as she takes on the role of pioneering her family business in the UK, as a third generation of the family that pioneered the essential oils industry in India. Gouri’s Bio - Her grandfather was the first person to cultivate vetivert (a l…
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This interview is a gift to a very special man. The day we recorded this interview was Annelises’s step-father’s birthday. Silvestro was a very inspirational man, and Annelise’s love and admiration for her him shines through her. Sadly, he passed away a few days before our interview date, and Annelise decided she wanted to courageously go ahead and…
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What I love about Arantxa is her energy and enthusiasm. What I most admire, is her ability to run a successful business and grow a second alongside it, all while raising her daughter and growing her son (Ara was pregnant with her second child as we recorded this interview). Arantxa’s Bio - Transformational Life Coach, International Bestselling Auth…
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Anja is such a beautiful person and devoted mother. When I listen to her talk and read her inspirational articles, which have now been published as a book, I find it hard to imagine that English is not her first language. Anja is both an amazing coach and mother, and I admire how she has built her coaching business alongside her corporate executive…
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Meet Julia Bramble, lovely lady, mum of six incredible children and social media expert founder of Bramble Buzz. Home is also home for an array of wonderful animals, including the ducks who seem to want in on our podcast action! Julia is full of wisdom when it comes to business and having built a successful busines and expert status whist raising s…
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Life isn't always straight forward and on that path you can find a way to create and craft your business. Here is a great podcast with Nina Farr as she talks about changing careers, changing family set-up and creating her own business. Her motivations to do something for herself will really resonate with you and it's a good insight into why the eve…
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