In this episode of the Online Entrepreneur Academy Podcast , I have the absolute pleasure of speaking with the extraordinary Wendy Firmin Price – equine-assisted therapeutic coach, award-winning author, and fierce advocate for authenticity in life and business. Wendy doesn’t just talk about healing and leadership - she lives it. From working with troubled teens and burnt-out entrepreneurs, to transforming trauma through the wisdom of horses, Wendy's journey is raw, real, and deeply inspiring. We...
Jun 15, 2025•50 min
Welcome to this episode of the Online Entrepreneur Academy Podcast ! Today I’m joined by the brilliant Nadege Minois, a solopreneur, scientist, and project management expert who supports small businesses in turning big ideas into real, finished projects. With over two decades of international experience, Nadege brings both technical know-how and practical wisdom to the table. In this conversation, we explore the common pitfalls small businesses, in particular, face when managing projects. How to...
Jun 01, 2025•42 min•Season 5Ep. 15
In this episode, I’m joined once more by Dr Rebecca Williams , retired GP with nearly 25 years of experience in the Scottish Borders, and the founder of Williams Stress Management . Rebecca works with individuals and organisations to reduce the impact of stress on health, life, and work with science-backed strategies and real-world wisdom. Through workshops, webinars, and 1-to-1 sessions, Rebecca offers personalised, practical support rooted in both her medical background and a deep understandin...
May 25, 2025•49 min
This is the first in our new Midweek Mini series – shorter episodes with returning guests sharing honest insights and updates from the entrepreneurial front line. In this bite-sized chat, I’m joined again by Kate Bodrova, co-founder of Amazy UK – a platform supporting educators to build, share, and track interactive learning content. We talk about: The reality of starting a business in a new country Cultural challenges (and how AI helps decode politeness!) Why progress often takes years – and th...
May 20, 2025•10 min
🎧 A Conversation with Sami Azem about Saving Smarter at Home In this episode, I’m joined by entrepreneur Sami Azem , whose mission is simple but ambitious: to help UK households save money – not through gimmicks, but with smart, actionable solutions you’ve probably never heard of. Sami is the founder of Luminiera , a new savings platform currently in beta testing. His goal? For it it become the go-to app for household savings - guiding you to everything from shower-flow regulators to tax tips, ...
May 18, 2025•22 min
(Please remember there is no intention to give investment advice) In this episode, we sit down for our second conversation with Saif, a leading Dubai property advisor, who takes us step-by-step through the Emirate’s real-estate landscape -from off-plan mechanics and escrow safeguards to the true costs of entry (think ~£204K for a one-bed plus 20% deposit and 4% DLD fee). This episode addresses the question a first time buyer, or potential private homeowner in the UAE, will ask - and then moves o...
May 04, 2025•48 min•Season 5Ep. 11
We love to say we “overdeliver” in business - but do we really? Just back from a recent trip to the UAE, I ’m reflecting on what true service and intentional excellence look like. From seamless customer experiences to how the government supports both people and industries, this episode is about the powerful (and often underappreciated) lessons we can learn from the UAE. Here’s what I explore: The real meaning of world-class service How safety, cleanliness, and calm are built into daily life The ...
Apr 21, 2025•22 min•Season 5Ep. 10
This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Rebacca who’s been building businesses and shaking up leadership culture since the late 90s – and she shows no sign of slowing down. Rebecca Bonnington is the CEO and founder of Tricres , she is a successful leadership coach, corporate trainer, and yes – also a mum. She brings energy, humour, and a refreshingly direct approach to everything she does – all with a huge dose of compassion and kindness that sits right alongside her no-nonsense style. Based out...
Apr 06, 2025•41 min•Season 5Ep. 7
“On today’s episode, I’m joined by Ann-Sofie Hermansson, the founder of Smart In The Dark , all the way from Sweden. Back in 2011, Ann-Sofie had a simple but brilliant idea — why should anyone have to choose between being seen and looking good ? She was fed up with ugly, clunky reflectors, and decided to do something about it. Fast forward to today, and Smart In The Dark creates stylish reflective accessories that people are proud to wear—whether it’s to work, a party, or out for a walk. In this...
Mar 24, 2025•33 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Hello and welcome to our next episode... Getting your product or service out there can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re doing it all on your own. In this solo episode, I’m sharing simple, practical steps for solopreneurs who want to use social media to get visible and start making sales. No jargon. No complicated strategies. Just straightforward advice to help you take action and get your offer in front of the right people. Here’s what I cover: How to stop overthinking and start posting ...
Mar 17, 2025•17 min•Season 5Ep. 6
🎙️ Welcome back to our podcast where we dive into inspiring journeys and the lessons behind them! In today’s episode, we sit down with Frankie Bryant, a British-born Australian whose life has been anything but ordinary . From her early days working in casinos right after school to an adventurous career that took her across continents—including Eastern Europe right after the fall of Communism—Frankie's story is one of courage, adaptability, and an unwavering desire to seize every opportunity lif...
Mar 09, 2025•48 min•Season 5Ep. 7
🎙 Unlocking Health: Fiona’s Journey Through Lyme Disease and Chronic Fatigue In this episode of The Online Entrepreneur Podcast , I sit down with Fiona , a passionate health blogger who has turned her personal struggles with Lyme disease, heavy metal toxicity, and chronic fatigue into a mission to empower others. Fiona shares her deeply personal health journey , revealing how she navigated the maze of symptoms, misdiagnoses, and conventional treatments that often failed to provide relief. Throu...
Mar 03, 2025•42 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Welcome to my latest solo episode, where I dive into the best advice from past guests—practical, powerful, and designed to help you take action. In this episode, I focus on key insights around personal development, building genuine connections, and simple but effective marketing strategies. But it’s not just theory—I break it all down into actionable steps you can start using today. You'll discover: ✅ How to identify and leverage your top-performing content ✅ The importance of a strong support n...
Feb 24, 2025•16 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Welcome to the conversation with coach Sophia Lorraine, where we dive into self-love, confidence, and transformation. And what better guest on Valentine’s Day than Sophia, a self-love coach helping women reclaim their worth and build fulfilling lives? Sophia is an entrepreneur and coach, as well as a single mother of three. She supports women facing low self-esteem, confidence struggles, or recovering from toxic relationships. Her mission? To help them rediscover their self-worth and create busi...
Feb 17, 2025•34 min•Season 5Ep. 5
In this episode, I’m joined by Elizabeth Butters, founder of Bread and Butters, a thriving Virtual Assistant business. Elizabeth took a big leap from her day job to go all in on her own business—and she couldn’t be happier about it. She shares what it took to make that transition, the role of a Virtual Assistant in helping small businesses manage their workload, and her experiences in network marketing within the health and wellness industry. We also explore the potential of AI in business, the ...
Feb 03, 2025•40 min•Season 5Ep. 3
"Welcome to our second episode of 2025 on our podcast, where we’ve been helping solopreneurs and business owners unlock their full potential year after year. Today, we’re continuing with an incredible guest: Mark Newsome—also known as Mr. Marketing. With decades of expertise, Mark shares powerful strategies to help you reach more people and make meaningful marketing connections. He emphasizes understanding the total lifetime customer value before investing in marketing or advertising and reveals...
Jan 27, 2025•42 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Welcome to the first episode of the New Year ! I’m thrilled to kick off 2025 by sharing an inspiring story from Uganda. A very different, and a very important entrepreneurial conversation. And yes we struggled with the Internet connection, but this conversation is too important not to publish. Please be patient as you listen in. In today’s episode, we’re joined by Mwanda Abel, a secondary school teacher and the founder of St. Kizito Hope for Orphans, a non-profit making a profound impact in the ...
Jan 20, 2025•36 min•Season 5Ep. 1
I'm not sure this has been done on a podcast before!... But I do want to do this as couple of years back I asked a very talented gentleman to be the guest on my podcast. I'm very grateful that he trusted me, although this was the very first recording, and gave me an amazing start to the Online Entrepreneur Academy Podcast. And yes, I will go back and ask him to be a guest again, but for now, I'd like to re- broadcast this episode so that you, my audience, that has grown over the months can hear ...
Dec 16, 2024•31 min•Season 4Ep. 17
Welcome to this episode! I’m thrilled to introduce, Dr. Mark Deeks – speaker, teacher, and performer with an incredible background spanning over 25 years in the music industry. And, a Heavy Metal aficionado, of course. Mark has built a diverse and fascinating career, from delivering a TedX talk on the mental health benefits of heavy metal, to his choir work with BBC’s Gareth Malone. He’s also conducted the Royal Northern Sinfonia, led workplace-based musical projects focused on staff wellbeing, ...
Dec 09, 2024•48 min•Season 4Ep. 16
Welcome to today's episode! I'm thrilled to be joined by Ekaterina - Kate Bodrova, a bi-lingual business owner, former teacher, and partner in an exciting project called Amazy. If you're an educator, teacher or coach don't miss this episode!! You're interested in technology don't miss this episode! Amazy , Kate's platform, is all about helping teachers save valuable time by quickly generating lesson plans, ideas, and interactive materials. This means teachers can focus on what really matters – d...
Nov 25, 2024•45 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Welcome, in this short solo episode I do a dive into working abroad and the plethora of opportunities. I hope you find this both interesting and inspiring. Now the detail :) I discuss the opportunities and experiences of working abroad, particularly for teachers and educators, drawing from my personal experience of moving to the United Arab Emirates. I emphasize the importance of research and due diligence before making such a move and highlight the benefits of working abroad, including professi...
Nov 18, 2024•12 min•Season 4Ep. 14
I just love Shelley Hutchinson, her energy and her no-nonsense advice and approach has always kept me coming back to her events and her social media. As a result it was my huge pleasure welcome Shelley to the podcast! Shelley Hutchinson is one of the UK’s top LinkedIn Marketing & AI Experts. She is founder of Client Nectar and is passionate about helping her clients to learn how to use LinkedIn and AI to rapidly grow their client numbers and business, often doubling or tripling their revenue...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Today's conversational podcast episode was one of fun and laughter, and of course, touching some serious points. I was delighted to host Aileen and Julie especially as they approach the week of the launch of their own podcast. Aileen talking to us from London and Julie from Melbourne, distance is no problem!! This conversation will encourage you to travel, to reach out, to follow your passion and use your skills -that you may not know you have -in many different ways to suit your lifestyle and t...
Nov 04, 2024•46 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Today's podcast episode features Saif Maghrabi, who is back living in the UAE, having grown-up in Dubai. Perhaps the biggest takeaway - for the solopreneur or entrepreneur - from this episode is not to give up when it seems that things are not going very well. The conversation ranges from what could've been learnt at school to a determination to succeed, the discovery of mindset and entrepreneurial endeavours. We touched on some funny moments of entrepreneurialship at school and what can make ma...
Oct 28, 2024•51 min•Season 4Ep. 11
No spoilers here! Listen in This conversation ranges across several topics, from starting a business to things to look out for as you build and grow. And you will find, guidance and advice, and most importantly, all about Manuel Goncalves' new book: "Dynamic Mindset". Polyglot, multiple business owner, and now author, Manuel has a lot to offer to you our listeners. Grab a pen, note down some quotes and your action points for your business, mindset and ambition. Let's share his choice of desert i...
Oct 21, 2024•38 min•Season 4Ep. 10
My guest Margie Walker in this episode shares so much information about our colour choices and indeed our personality! Join the podcast conversation for insights, and maybe some changes in your colour choices... And when you enjoy this episode please do comment, subscribe and give us your feedback. It really does help other people find our amazing guests. So who is Margie Walker? Margie started her career with a degree in Science with a particular fascination for the way colour works and its imp...
Oct 14, 2024•54 min•Season 4Ep. 9
🎙️ Welcome to another insightful lively episode The podcast that brings you real people, sharing expereinces and giving real advice and insights that work.... And remember if you like what you hear make sure you reach out to my guests and tell them what you found useful about their help and advice. If you enjoy the podcast if you have a moment, please subscribe, and leave us a review because it will help reach other listeners with valuable information to help in their careers as entrepreneurs a...
Oct 07, 2024•34 min•Season 4Ep. 8
A wonderful conversation with Megan and lots of takeaways, if you have social media this is the podcast for you! Guests send their bios and Megan sent me hers below... I was going to ask her to send me more but actually, this is Megan : concise to the point and clear to understand so I'm going to leave it as a one-liner! " Megan Monique works with visionary entrepreneurs to convert their large, abstract ideas into practical achievable actions." And I think this is a lesson in itself: Be very cle...
Sep 23, 2024•45 min•Season 4Ep. 7
In this jam-packed episode, I sat down with coach and Digital Marketing expert Swapnil Garg, who shared invaluable insights for entrepreneurs looking to elevate their marketing game. I first heard Swapnil talk to an audience at a conference event, and at the time of this recording, he'll be speaking again very soon, while you may not be at this conference you will be able to hear his advice ahead of him presenting his invaluable material to the live audience. This is either a sneak peek, or a ca...
Sep 16, 2024•53 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Hello and welcome to this very important episode I'm lucky enough to have known my guest Andrea for quite a few years and we've been trying to get this podcast episode recorded for quite a long time! I am so glad to introduce you to Andrea in this episode because what she has a chance to point out to us - even in the short conversation - is so important. I think all our listeners will agree that accessibility is the baseline, not something we add on ...and by beginning to learn about how to do t...
Sep 09, 2024•53 min•Season 4Ep. 5
