I never thought I would ever have a podcast, or talk to so many amazing women and learn so much from them all. I feel a little sad now the end has arrived. This 15 min episode is a quick chat between my producer and I discussing the podcast. It gives a closure to the series. If you have never listened and are seeing this post then please do go and have a listen, there are 78 fantastic stories about bloody marvellous women. All of them deserve time and space to have their stories heard....
Apr 02, 2025•17 min
In this episode of Women in Business , we’re joined by Keri Allan, a freelance writer and editor with over 24 years of experience. She talks about her illness and how it made her view her career differently as well as change the path she had been going on. Keri shares her inspiring journey from the early days of her career to becoming a well-established professional with a diverse portfolio spanning engineering, technology, education, careers, and travel.
Mar 26, 2025•43 min•Season 11Ep. 4
In this episode of Women in Business , we’re chatting with Suzanne Frear, a creative copywriting expert who’s built a career that blends creativity, strategy, and passion. Suzanne takes us on a journey through her school life and the pivotal moments that shaped her career path. From her early days in the classroom to her adventurous years living in Germany and the U.S., Suzanne reflects on the experiences that influenced her professional growth. She shares how her love for writing and storytelli...
Mar 19, 2025•36 min•Season 11Ep. 3
In this Episode I talk to Berenice Howard-Smith, an artist, lino printer and urban sketcher and bespoke designer and fellow Podcaster! One of her proudest achievements is the Blue Peter badge she won as a child (quite jealous of that myself). She talks to me about her school life, and higher education, her career Journey and the topic of life in the work culture as a woman without children. Come and listen today.
Mar 12, 2025•44 min
In this epsiode I talk to Beth Rawlins, a web strategist and consultant, helping service businesses get more leads and enquiries from their website. She's also founder of Pie Heart Studio, where she heads up a small team providing website redesigns for ambitious business owners. Beth is a digital nomad, musician and ex-chef, who now runs her business remotely whilst avoiding the British weather in sunnier European countries. She talks to us about her career journey to arrive where she is now....
Mar 05, 2025•35 min•Season 11Ep. 1
In today's episode, I talk to Sarah Hogan from Admin by Sarah and her career journey. Why she chose not to go to university but instead follow her path which led her to create her own business and flourish as an entrepreneur. She aims to bring order to her client's chaos through creative admin solutions. With a background in psychology and an interest in how our brains work, She is passionate about finding the right fit for the individual that suits their needs and works for the way they're wire...
Feb 12, 2025•42 min•Season 10Ep. 6
🎙️ New Episode Out Now! This week on Women in Business, we’re joined by Stacey Meadwell, a self-confessed nerdy property writer with an incredible 25-year journey in the industry. Starting out as a journalist covering real estate, Stacey has carved out a unique and inspiring career path. Today, she works directly with built environment companies, helping them craft compelling content, sharpen their messaging, and even navigate media training like a pro. 🏙️✨ Tune in to hear Stacey’s story don’t...
Feb 05, 2025•44 min•Season 10Ep. 1
This episode, we're chatting with Dominique, an amazing copy and content writer and co-founder of The Werks—a web development and content team helping solopreneurs and small businesses shine online with confidence! ✨ Originally from London and now based in the Netherlands, Dominique shares her inspiring journey of entrepreneurship alongside her husband and co-founder, Gideon. Together, they navigate the beautiful chaos of running a business while raising their three kids Tune in to hear Dominiqu...
Jan 29, 2025•32 min•Season 10Ep. 4
This Week on the Podcast 🎙️ We’re joined by the amazing Bex Elder – a copywriter and marketing translator who’s been living in the freelance world since 2017! 🌟 Bex specialises in turning French and Spanish into standout English marketing materials, helping small businesses with big values make a real impact. ✨ In this episode, Bex shares her journey to becoming a freelancer, from school through her jobs until she discovered what really made her shine. Whether you’re a freelancer, a small busi...
Jan 22, 2025•33 min•Season 10Ep. 3
This week on the podcast, we feature the inspiring founder of Tania Gerard Digital (TGD). As a Neurodiversity trainer, podcast host, keynote speaker, ADHD Ambassador, and the creator of the term "Accessible Marketing," they are on a mission to promote neurodiversity in the workplace. She shares her career journey and the experiences that shaped her understanding of Autism and ADHD. Tune in to hear more. Website: https://www.taniagerard.co.uk/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tania-gerard-ne...
Jan 15, 2025•24 min•Season 9Ep. 2
In this episode, we’re joined by the phenomenal Teresa Heath-Wareing —Online Business Owner, International Award-Winning Speaker, TEDx Speaker, and Bestselling Author. In this unmissable episode, Teresa shares her inspiring journey from the early days of her career to the pivotal decisions that shaped her success. Discover how she leveraged smart strategy, clever marketing, and a winning mindset to become one of the UK’s leading marketing influencers and a globally recognized digital marketing t...
Jan 08, 2025•41 min•Season 10Ep. 1
When Nikki started out promoting websites, there was no Google, SEO as a term didn't exist, and the majority of UK businesses weren't even connected to the internet! Throughout the episode, we discuss her first experiences of marketing, including going out on her own at only 19 to start her business and recognising that SEO was going to be something to pay attention to. Over 30 years later, she's a leading voice on the UK SEO scene, dedicated to helping smaller businesses make the most of SEO fo...
Dec 18, 2024•49 min•Season 9Ep. 4
Emma is a freelance travel writer, and I have to be honest, I have followed her socials for a while because of the many fabulous places she goes to. She truly lives the nomadic life (can you tell I am slightly jealous) We talk about her being unsure about what she wanted to do as a child and going down a path that led her to cruise ships, then owning her salon and employing others, leaving it all behind for super yachts, and eventually embracing the nomadic life and her writing....
Dec 11, 2024•42 min•Season 9Ep. 3
Today, we’re chatting with Emily O'Brien, a brand and content strategist who’s all about helping the third sector and small businesses showcase how they’re making a positive impact. Emily shares her journey – from her education and career path to the big leap into freelance life two years ago. As a mum to a five-year-old daughter and three-year-old identical twins, Emily knows a thing or two about juggling a busy life while pursuing work she’s passionate about. This episode is packed with real-l...
Dec 04, 2024•32 min•Season 9Ep. 2
Series 9 kicks off with the fabulous Becci Mcevoy, who runs 'Be Heard Socials' Becci is a proud Southerner born and bred but has spent the last 14 years living up North thanks to her love of a particular football team. She is an award-winning Social Media Marketer and International Speaker specialising in Content Strategy and Organic Growth. We talk about her career choices, including her decision to walk out on a successful career to become a stay-at-home mum and then her decision to go freelan...
Nov 27, 2024•47 min•Season 9Ep. 1
In this episode of the "Women in Business" podcast, I speak with Lisa, a self-employed writer who provides mentorship and guidance to freelancers looking to run their businesses with integrity. Lisa shares her educational journey and the path that led her to become a successful writer and mentor. We discuss her experience creating Flow, a business community designed for non-parents, and how she helps small businesses refine their messaging through her copyediting services – ensuring they sell wi...
Nov 13, 2024•44 min•Season 8Ep. 6
In this episode of the "Women in Business" podcast, I sit down with Tracy to talk about her incredible journey from quitting her 9-5 to building a life full of fun, freedom, and flexibility. Tracy shares how she transitioned into helping fellow 9-5 escapees navigate marketing and ensure their businesses attract a steady flow of leads and clients. But her story took a sharp turn when she was hit with peri-menopause at 43. Instead of letting it stop her, she turned this challenge into something po...
Nov 06, 2024•44 min•Season 8Ep. 5
In this episode of the " Women in Business " podcast, I chat with Victoria Brown, a Story Coach from Solihull, about her educational journey, thriving career, and her advice for fellow entrepreneurs. Victoria is passionate about helping people uncover and articulate their brand stories, guiding them to share these stories effectively through their content. She even offers a free Brand Story Canvas to help businesses gain clarity on their messaging. Beyond her coaching, Victoria opens up about he...
Oct 31, 2024•38 min•Season 8Ep. 4
In Episode 3, we talk to a networking entrepreneur, Julie Taylor. Based in the Netherlands but hailing from Yorkshire, we discuss her career path and how she got to where she is now with a few tips for future ladies who might follow that same path. After a corporate career in two of the five largest UK banks, Julie moved to the Netherlands in 2018. Now, in her second business, she knows the importance of having a network of trusted contacts. She is the Queen Bee of Buzz Business Networking. Apar...
Oct 23, 2024•28 min•Season 8Ep. 3
Episode 2 is all about kindness, well sort of. We talk to Sarah Browning, a Kindness Cheerleader and Communicator. Her work is all about human connection. She founded and runs the Time for Kindness well-being programme, which inspires hope and positivity. I love this, as I regularly smile at the good deeds shared on Social media. I talk to Sarah about her journey to get where she is now in her career as well as her passion 'Time for Kindness' Time for Kindness: Instagram account: @time_for_kindn...
Oct 16, 2024•43 min•Season 8Ep. 2
In the first episode of Series 8, YES series 8!! We have the energetic Georgia Williams from Ray of Social. Georgia is an award-nominated content creator with over a decade of experience in social media marketing and Canva design. She talks to me about her journey from school to the skills she picked up on her career path and where she is now at Ray of Social. Join Georgia and I as we discuss her journey in our lovely northern tones. You can also find Georgia here: https://www.instagram.com/rayo...
Oct 09, 2024•28 min•Season 8Ep. 1
In this episode of Women in Business , we sit down with Bonnie Harrington, a passionate copywriter based in Bristol with a love for bold, sustainable businesses and creative agencies. Bonnie shares her journey from her early education through the various jobs she held after school, leading up to the thriving career she has today. We talk about how her passion for helping people “in a pickle with words” and her talent for writing paved the way for a successful career in copywriting. Tune in to le...
Sep 11, 2024•46 min•Season 7Ep. 6
In this episode of "Women in Business," we interview Alia Thomas, a talented photographer and videographer from Hampshire. Alia takes us through her educational background, sharing the pivotal moments and decisions that shaped her career path. From her early interests in photography to her various jobs after school, each experience contributed to her development as a skilled visual storyteller. Now, Alia specialises in music and branding photography, working extensively within the music industry...
Sep 09, 2024•40 min•Season 7Ep. 5
In this episode of Women in Business , I interview Andrea Boughton, the founder of the award-winning Hertfordshire brand and design studio Beehive Green. With over 25 years of experience in helping brands communicate effectively, Andrea shares her journey from her early education to the pivotal moments that led her to create her own company. Join us as we explore Andrea's path to building a thriving business and the wisdom she's gained throughout her impressive career....
Aug 28, 2024•41 min•Season 7Ep. 4
In this episode, I talk to Hannah Dossary. Hannah is a web designer who helps creative entrepreneurs extend their joyful personalities onto websites that are as bold as they are. We talk about her childhood living abroad, her move to London when she was 18 and coping with it all as an introvert and her career journey from there to where she is now! She is now based in Brighton, where she specialises in Squarespace and Shopify and is known for her playful, colourful designs that excite their audi...
Aug 21, 2024•47 min•Season 7Ep. 1
In this episode, Erin Buck sits down with Jo Millet, a dynamic entrepreneur who transitioned from a career in education to founding her own content marketing agency. Jo shares her journey from being a passionate history teacher to becoming a successful business owner and podcaster. Jo opens up about her early life, her educational background, and the challenges she faced growing up in a small county in England. She discusses her experiences in the teaching profession, including her efforts to re...
Aug 14, 2024•39 min•Season 7Ep. 2
In this episode, we sit down with the talented Emmelie Coulson, a vibrant brand designer and illustrator, proud mom of two, and wife to her equally quirky husband, Steve. Originally from the Netherlands, Emmelie shares her fascinating journey from studying Interior Design to travelling and settling in the UK and Scotland. She discusses how her love for illustration and bold, colourful design evolved into a mission to help female business owners enhance their visual branding. Emmelie talks about ...
Aug 07, 2024•32 min•Season 7Ep. 1
Welcome to "Women in Business", the podcast where we celebrate the awe-inspiring stories of women entrepreneurs. I'm your host, Erin Buck. Today, I'm thrilled to introduce a game changer in the wedding design industry, Heidi! Not only has Heidi been the creative force behind Glorious by Heidi for over a decade, but she's also renowned for her award-winning, handcrafted wedding accessories that cater to brides who are all about individuality and a love for nature, drama, music, and fashion. Descr...
Jul 11, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In this episode of Women in Business , we explore the unique practice of Willow Paule, a content repurposing specialist. Willow's expertise lies in taking entrepreneurs' existing marketing messages and transforming them for different audiences and media. By doing so, she helps her clients break free from the constant cycle of creating new content, allowing them to focus on serving their clients and growing their businesses in a deeper, more intentional way. Tune in to learn about Willow's journe...
Jul 10, 2024•28 min•Season 6Ep. 6
In this episode of Women in Business , we chat with Kate Campbell, the founder of Wonderlust, where creative thinking takes center stage. Kate invites everyone, even those who believe they're not 'creative,' to explore and ignite their creativity. This creative journey not only enhances wellbeing but also future-proofs businesses through innovation and brings daily joy. Kate has lived a life steeped in creativity across various roles. Now, she channels her passion into running Wonderlust while a...
Jul 03, 2024•44 min•Season 6Ep. 5
