Dr. Romie Mushtaq shares her insights and expertise, debunking the common misconceptions about public speaking and providing a behind-the-scenes look at the business of keynote speaking.
You will learn about the importance of owning your thought leadership, developing a clear and compelling message, and building a professional speaking business. Dr. Romie also talks about the significance of image, professionalism, and strategic planning in the keynote speaking industry.
Whether you're an aspiring keynote speaker or simply curious about the world of public speaking, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice from an industry expert.
Episode Highlights:
About This Week's Guest
With nearly 20 years of authority in neurology, integrative medicine, and mindfulness, Dr. Romie is a leading physician on a mission to transform the brain health of companies, leaders, and organisations.
Find out more about Dr Romie at https://drromie.com/
Follow Dr Romie on Instagram at https://instagram.com/DrRomie
Follow Dr Romie on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DrRomie
Take Dr Romie's free Busy Brain Score here https://drromie.com/busy-brain-test-sm/
Buy "The Busy Brain Cure" book at https://www.amazon.com/Busy-Brain-Cure-Eight-Week-Anxiety/dp/1335007113/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1695991608&sr=8-2
Starting a new business comes with a whirlwind of decisions and logistics to navigate. But getting your tax and legal foundations right from the start is crucial to set your company up for long-term success and avoid costly mistakes down the line.
In this episode, Jen sits down with Adela Cebotari, a seasoned tax advisor and entrepreneur who shares her firsthand experience transitioning from the corporate world to launching her own thriving practice. Adela pulls back the curtain on the unexpected challenges she faced, the pivotal mindset shifts required, and the essential tax and legal steps every new business owner must take.
Whether you're just starting to explore entrepreneurship or already have a young business, this conversation is packed with practical, actionable insights you won't want to miss.
Episode Highlights:
- Adela's journey from corporate tax advisor to successful business owner - the pivotal moment that inspired her to take the leap
- The surprising number of hats Adela had to wear when starting her own practice, and her top tips for managing it all
- How Adela's focus on giving back through her charity work in Moldova is making a tangible difference
- The accounting software Adela swears by to keep her finances organised and compliant
- Adela's insights on the critical importance of getting your business structure and tax planning right from day one
About Adela Cebotari
Adela Cebotari, is the Founder of TARI CTA, a London base tax consultancy practice. She has almost 20 years’ experience in the Personal Tax industry. She is a Fellow of the Association of Tax Technicians and is also certified by the UK’s highest tax institution, the Chartered Institute of Taxation. In 2023 she also joined the STEP community of tax and legal advisors, by completing the Advanced Certificate in UK tax for International Clients. To date, she has provided tax compliance and tax advisory services to over 2,000 clients from the entrepreneurs at the beginning of their journey to ultra wealthy, internationally acclaimed A listers. She enjoys working with clients from a variety of industries and world location, however her speciality is working with clients in the entertainment industry and those needing support relating to the UK Residence and Domicile and deciphering the impact on their worldwide tax affairs.
Adela is also a passionate philanthropist. She is in process of becoming a trustee of the MAD-AID charity. Also, she is working on a tax knowledge sharing project that will offer workshops to schools, helping young people understand the tax conundrums so that they are better prepared for their journey into the world of financial dilemmas
Connect with Adela Cebotari
https://www.facebook.com/tax.taricta
https://www.instagram.com/tari_cta/
https://www.facebook.com/adela.cebotari.9/
https://www.instagram.com/adelacebotari/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adela-cebotari-53791657/
Lien DePau, founder of The Big Exit, joins Jen to uncover a shocking statistic - only 1% of sold businesses are female-founded. Lien shares her insights on the gender gap in business exits and provides practical strategies women can use to beat the odds.
Discover the insider tips Lien has for automating your business, overcoming gender bias in valuations, and planning a successful exit as a female entrepreneur.
Episode Highlights
About Lien De Pau
Lien De Pau is obsessed with business strategy, gender equality, and all things pink. She
partners with self-made entrepreneurs to help them multiply the value of their business,
achieve The Big Exit and become a soul-centered, heart-led investors.
When she’s not turning entrepreneurs into investors, you can find her doing weird yoga poses or enjoying a good surf on Necker Island.
Connect with Lien
Website: www.thebigexit.co
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/liendepau
When the corporate world couldn't recognise her potential, Itziar Martos decided to rewrite the rules. Diagnosed as legally blind in her early 20s, she refused to let her disability define her, even when others did.
In this episode, Itziar shares how she transformed her rare eye condition from a perceived weakness into her greatest strength. She takes us on her journey of conquering self-doubt, silencing imposter syndrome, and shattering societal limitations, showing that true vision has nothing to do with eyesight.
Discover how she built a thriving content creation business and continues to inspire fellow entrepreneurs. Itziar's story is a testament to the power of resilience and determination. Whether you're facing your own challenges or just need a boost of inspiration, her story will motivate you to see beyond limitations and create your own opportunities.
Watch the full interview at https://youtu.be/0zjRYpTlWoU
Key Takeaways:
About Itziar Martos
Itziar Martos, founder of Martos Digital Marketing, brings 18 years of photography expertise and a unique perspective to the world of digital marketing. Her career began in the limelight as a model, where she earned the title of Miss Spain and discovered her passion for social media.
Diagnosed with a rare disease at 21, which impaired her vision and made finding marketing jobs challenging, Itziar turned adversity into opportunity by creating her own company.
Today, she helps business owners craft engaging social media content, specialising in captivating videos that drive engagement and growth.
Connect with Itziar
Dr. Romie Mushtaq joins us to share her groundbreaking insights on the "busy brain" epidemic plaguing female entrepreneurs.
Discover how to overcome the debilitating effects of burnout and shiny object syndrome, and unlock your true entrepreneurial potential.
Episode Highlights
Discover how to silence your inner critic and amplify your entrepreneurial confidence
Episode Links
We are diving into the transformative experience of spending a week with Richard Branson.
Jen shares the invaluable insights she gained from her experience on Necker Island, and strategies for how to apply his wisdom to your own life and business.
Episode Highlights:
• Making impact your driving force in business and life
• Challenging the status quo, especially in areas like education
• Embracing conservation and environmental responsibility
• Adopting the mindset: "If not you, who?" to drive change
• Being open to feedback, even when it's challenging
Big Ideas
Richard Branson's approach to life and business centres on embracing diversity and staying young at heart. He demonstrates that cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not just ethical, but also drives innovation and growth. This ties into his belief that age is merely a number - Branson embodies the idea of staying curious, adventurous, and innovative throughout life, regardless of age. His philosophy extends to finding joy in everything you do, both personally and professionally. This positive outlook fuels success and satisfaction, while also encouraging you to step out of your comfort zone regularly. By pushing boundaries and seeking new experiences, you gain fresh perspectives and ideas that can transform both your life and business.
Imagine If…
Join us for an exclusive peek into Richard Branson’s world as Jen unpacks 5 transformative lessons learned during a week-long retreat on Necker Island.
Discover how Richard’s billionaire mindset and practices can change your approach to business, from embracing audacious "moonshot" ideas to prioritising health and the importance of telling your story. Perfect for female entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses and cultivate a success-oriented mindset.
Episode Highlights:
• Learn how to think big with "moonshots" and why they're crucial for business growth
• Discover the importance of prioritizing health and fitness in your entrepreneurial journey
• Understand the power of storytelling and why every entrepreneur should write their own book
• Explore Richard Branson's unique approach to employee management and criticism
• Find out why embracing failure is essential for long-term success in business
Join Jen as she sits down with Maureen Hall, founder of COEGA Sunwear, to discuss the evolving world of marketing and social media. With 20 years of entrepreneurial experience, Maureen shares valuable insights on collaborating with influencers, experimenting with marketing strategies, and adapting to ever-changing social media trends.
Episode highlights include:
Big Ideas
Maureen’s two-decade journey in entrepreneurship offers a fresh perspective on adapting to the ever-evolving marketing landscape. Her approach emphasises the importance of authenticity and engagement in influencer collaborations, challenging the notion that follower count is the primary metric of success. By advocating for continuous experimentation with marketing strategies, Maureen demonstrates how businesses can stay relevant amidst rapidly changing social media trends. Her insights on creating educational short-form content highlight a shift towards value-driven marketing that resonates with modern audiences. Maureen's blend of traditional in-store marketing with innovative digital strategies showcases a holistic approach to brand building, proving that adaptability and a willingness to embrace new methods are key to long-term success in today's dynamic business environment.
Imagine If…
Brands focused on building genuine relationships with micro-influencers who deeply resonate with their values, creating a network of authentic brand ambassadors instead of chasing high-profile endorsements.
Companies embraced a culture of constant experimentation in their marketing strategies, allocating resources for regular testing of new platforms and content formats, leading to innovative breakthroughs in customer engagement.
Episode Links & Resources:
Find out more about COEGA Sunwear at https://www.coegawear.com/
Follow COEGA Sunwear on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CoegaSunwear/
Follow COEGA Sunwear on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/coegasunwear/?hl=en
How do you scale a business to 250 employees in under 10 years without any outside investment?
Kidzink founder Charlotte Borghesi shares her unconventional approach to building a high-growth team through people-first leadership. From hiring fresh graduates to championing critical thinking over micromanagement, learn Charlotte's counterintuitive secrets to developing talent and fostering an innovative culture that drives success.
Episode Highlights
Filmed and edited by Poddster, Dubai's pioneering podcast studios. Book your recording slot: https://www.poddster.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femalefusionnetwork
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FemaleFusionNetwork
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/femalefusion
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FemaleFusionNet
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/femalefusionnetwork
Website: https://www.femalefusionnetwork.com/
How do you build an authentic brand and connect with others without losing yourself?
Jen sits down with radio host and author Helen Farmer to discuss crafting the perfect brand voice while staying true to who you are. Helen shares her experience developing a public presence through social media and building her career around being present and relatable.
Helen’s book aims to simplify how working mothers discuss their careers with children by demystifying what they do for a living. Helen also touches on potential breakthroughs around normalising discussions of whole personhood at work and redefining success beyond traditional definitions that no longer resonate. Her work highlights the potential to shape a more equitable future through authentic leadership.
Helen Farmer is BBC-trained broadcast journalist, juggling a career in broadcasting and writing with her main role as mum to her two daughters. She has worked in publishing and radio in Dubai for 17 years, known for her honest take on living, working and parenting, through her social media platform @_helenfarmer_, and on her show on Dubai Eye 103.08, Afternoons with Helen Farmer.
Order Helen's book at https://www.helenfarmerbooks.com/
Jen interviews entrepreneur Janine Sudbury about her journey building multiple successful businesses in New Zealand over 25 years. Janine shares how she overcame self-doubt to pursue opportunities, and discusses her unique leadership program that uses horses to teach communication and relationship-building skills.
Episode Highlights:
About Janine Sudbury
Janine Sudbury is a former BBC and National Radio broadcast journalist and presenter who has created one of the most unique leadership training centres in the country. She has a BA in Philosophy and Politics, has worked in Congress in Washington DC and has used these experiences to develop Impact Leadership. Her journalistic career has helped her develop an astuteness in reading people and situations which allow her to swiftly pinpoint how best to motivate and inspire. Janine is also a superb communicator and listener who is empathetic and capable of giving honest, passionate feedback.
Episode Links
Zoë Chapman's Incredible Entrepreneurial Journey
Join Jen as she interviews Female Fusion member and London-based entrepreneur Zoë Chapman, the inventor of The Whizzer. She talks about how she built her business, inventing a product, finding factories to work with and what it's really like to pitch your product and business on the BBC's Dragon's Den. Watch this space, because Zoë's invention is about to take the world by storm!
Episode Highlights:
About Zoë Chapman
By the age of 24, Zoë had already worked her way up in the London Stock Exchange, despite a hidden story of homelessness, years of domestic abuse, and multiple suicide attempts due to her mental health. As the daughter of a musician turned small business owner, she only had the experience of struggling to make a career out of your passion. Yet, after inventing the world’s smallest toilet while potty training her son and providing end-of-life care for her father, years later, in the midst of a global pandemic and unfunded, she decided to give entrepreneurship a go and bring her invention to market.
Connect with us:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femalefusionnetwork
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FemaleFusionNetwork
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/femalefusion
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FemaleFusionNet
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/femalefusionnetwork
Website: https://www.femalefusionnetwork.com/
Jen interviews marketing strategist Nicki Osbaldiston about using LinkedIn effectively for business. Nicki shares tips for thought leadership, personal branding, engaging content, and consistent networking. They discuss cultural differences and the value of female entrepreneur communities.
Episode Highlights:
About Nicki Osbaldiston
With a background in Global Marketing and Communications, Nicki has created, promoted and delivered leadership resources across multiple countries for several years, while living internationally and in her home country of NZ.
Her focus now lies in assisting small-medium businesses developing and positioning their ventures effectively for their ideal client audience. With strengths in developing, connecting and strategy, Nicki loves coaching and running workshops on strategy and thought leadership visibility with business owners authentically seeking growth opportunities."
Connect with us:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femalefusionnetwork
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FemaleFusionNetwork
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/femalefusion
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FemaleFusionNet
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/femalefusionnetwork
Website: https://www.femalefusionnetwork.com
Jen sits down with Nathalie Haddad, founder of Right Bite, one of the pioneering healthy meal delivery services in Dubai. Nathalie shares her journey from working as a nutritionist to starting her meal planning business 20 years ago. She discusses the challenges of growing a food business, prioritising strategy over demands, building the right team, and her partnership with Ketopia.
Episode Highlights:
Nathalie Haddad is the Founder of Right Bite
Connect with us
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femalefusionnetwork
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FemaleFusionNetwork
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/femalefusion
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FemaleFusionNet
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/femalefusionnetwork
Website: https://www.femalefusionnetwork.com/
Jen interviews Rawan Baddour, co-founder of Zest Equity, about empowering entrepreneurs and investors in the UAE through innovative tools and infrastructure. They discuss the opportunities and challenges of building a business in the region, overcoming mindset barriers, and empowering teams through diversity.
Episode Highlights:
About Rawan Baddour
Rawan is the co-founder of Zest Equity, building infrastructure to power private market transactions, digitizing processes and offering tools to streamline how stakeholders transact and communicate.
Over 10 years of experience in strategy, restructuring, change management, commercial and investment banking. Previously headed a regulated investment bank, managing the local team, cross-border functions, as well as compliance, risk management and governance practices.
Keen interest in innovation and digitization to enhance transparency, engagement, communication and participation for collective growth."
Connect with us
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femalefusionnetwork
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FemaleFusionNetwork
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/femalefusion
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FemaleFusionNet
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/femalefusionnetwork
Website: https://www.femalefusionnetwork.com/
Jen interviews Natasha Wells, founder of brand consultancy Brand Angel in Auckland, New Zealand. They discuss the importance of branding for all businesses and balancing personal and business brands. Natasha shares her journey in design and how she recognised the need to help businesses connect branding and goals. Jean and Natasha also discuss strategic partnerships and how collaborating with complementary skills can boost business growth.
Episode Highlights:
About Natasha Wells
With a background in Graphic Design and Communication and infinity with empowering others, my journey into branding was inevitable. With over two decades building brands for clients globally, I bring creativity and expertise to my work as a Brand Angel for growth-focused service businesses. My role is to help build capability and align the brand with business goals, values, and purpose. I draw on my experience as an Agency Director to bridge the gap between marketing and sales functions to ensure businesses in competitive markets establish a strong brand position and powerful connections.
Connect with us
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femalefusionnetwork
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FemaleFusionNetwork
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/femalefusion
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FemaleFusionNet
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/femalefusionnetwork
Website: https://www.femalefusionnetwork.com/
Jen sits down with Nicola Taylor, a serial entrepreneur making waves in New Zealand with her fintech companies Taxi + Tax Traders. In this episode, Nicola shares invaluable insights on founding businesses with an equity mission and prioritising culture from the start.
Through her story, Nicola offers a blueprint for prioritising culture from day one. With empathy, tools, and permission-giving, entrepreneurs can build workplaces where diverse humans thrive - and in turn, where innovation and success naturally follow.
Her mission of expanding equity shows how values-aligned scaling can make a profound impact.
About Nicola Taylor
After an award-winning career in law, I co-founded Tax Traders in 2012 and Taxi in 2022. Taxi brings tax-powered working capital to all Kiwi businesses, whilst Tax Traders creates smart tools for accountants to streamline their work and see more clients benefit from the tax pooling framework. At the heart of our work is the belief that the benefits of the tax system should be available to all taxpayers and that truly great businesses are driven by purpose and have people at their heart. We are a certified B Corp, a current Inspiring Places to Work finalist and placed in the Deloitte Fast 50.
Connect with us
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femalefusionnetwork
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FemaleFusionNetwork
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/femalefusion
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FemaleFusionNet
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/femalefusionnetwork
Website: https://www.femalefusionnetwork.com/
Jen interviews Cath Vincent, a business consultant from New Zealand who helps small businesses stop leaking profit. Cath shares her tips for analysing your cash flow, delegating tasks, and creating a business that supports your desired lifestyle.
Episode Highlights:
About Cath Vincent
Cath is an Associate at the Prime Strategies Group helping small businesses to stop leaking profit. An award-winning keynote speaker, she speaks on performance, productivity, behavioural change & leadership.
She renovated a distressed warehouse and former methamphetamine lab in the heart of Auckland City into a motivational hub called Studio 38, where she lives and works with her husband, daughter, and wire-haired fox terrier.
Studio 38 is a 50-seat venue and recording studio which hosts workshops, charity events and her broadcast TV show as well as her a women’s speaking group She Says So.
Connect with us
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femalefusionnetwork
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FemaleFusionNetwork
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/femalefusion
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FemaleFusionNet
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/femalefusionnetwork
Website: https://www.femalefusionnetwork.com/
Jen discusses how small business owners can find collaborations that will help take their business to the next level. She covers how to set goals for collaborations, find complementary partners, set clear expectations, measure success and more.
Episode Highlights:
Filmed and edited by Poddster, Dubai's pioneering podcast studios. Book your recording slot: https://www.poddster.com/
Connect with us
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femalefusionnetwork
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FemaleFusionNetwork
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/femalefusion
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FemaleFusionNet
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/femalefusionnetwork
Website: https://www.femalefusionnetwork.com/
Jen discusses the top 10 reasons why a business may not be growing as quickly as the owner would like based on member feedback. She shares insights on evaluating business models, managing cash flow, prioritizing leadership, maintaining quality and innovation, hiring the right team, setting up systems, and more. Jen also reflects on personal biases that can hold business owners back from growth.
Episode Highlights:
Filmed and edited by Poddster, Dubai's pioneering podcast studios. Book your recording slot: https://www.poddster.com/
Connect with us
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femalefusionnetwork
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FemaleFusionNetwork
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/femalefusion
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/FemaleFusionNet
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/femalefusionnetwork