Bump to Business Owner

By: Caroline Marshall
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  • Bump to Business Owner is the go-to podcast for mums who don’t want to compromise on their careers but know that traditional full time employment just isn’t compatible with family life. It’s a space for female entrepreneurs and future founders creating autonomy and a deeper sense of purpose for themselves, their business and their children. Join your host, Caroline Marshall, founder of award winning Virtual Assistant agency Upsource and mum of two boys, in conversation with real women: mothers and entrepreneurs juggling the challenges of growing a successful business whilst raising a family.
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  • S5 E3: Business growth and mum guilt - Solo episode with Caroline

    S5 E3: Business growth and mum guilt - Solo episode with Caroline
    Jan 30 2025

    I have been judging myself recently for some of the decisions I’ve been making. For 2025 my goal is business growth, and that means I’m making decisions that prioritise my work and my wellbeing at the cost of family time.

    There are a lot of expectations on us as mums and female founders: some from ourselves, from the people around us, the patriarchy. I am unpacking my feelings of mum guilt, and why I refuse to feel it anymore.

    This episode is sponsored by Ancient + Brave(www.ancientandbrave.earth/). If you'd like to try any of their products (I am a big fan of the True Collagen!) you can use our discount code BTB20 for 20% off your first order

    Takeaways

    • Prioritising your business can throw up a lot of feelings of guilt for mum

    • It's OK to seek support with childcare, housework or in your business

    • Mums shouldn’t feel guilty for prioritising their careers

    • Networking and socialising can be draining, self-care is essential for maintaining energy and focus

    • It's important to challenge societal expectations of motherhood

    • Business retreats can provide valuable opportunities for growth

    • Finding a balance between work and family is a personal journey

    • Sharing experiences can help normalise the challenges of working mums

    Chapters

    00:00 Balancing Business Growth and Motherhood
    03:05 Navigating Guilt in Business and Parenting
    05:57 The Importance of Support Systems for Working Mothers
    08:48 Embracing Business Retreats and Personal Growth

    Links:

    Website: www.bumptobusinessowner.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumptobusinessowner/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinepooley/



    Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/
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    10 mins
  • S5 E2: Exploring authenticity, business growth and resilience with Lea Turner founder of The Holt

    S5 E2: Exploring authenticity, business growth and resilience with Lea Turner founder of The Holt
    Jan 23 2025
    In this inspiring episode, I’m joined by Lea Turner, LinkedIn expert, community builder, and founder of Holt, a thriving membership platform for small businesses. Content warning: there is a mention of suicidal ideation as Lea reflects on her teenage years and missed ADHD diagnosis. Lea’s journey into entrepreneurship wasn’t planned. Like so many of my guests on the pod, she didn’t initially see herself as a business owner. Her entrepreneurial path began with a transcription side hustle, which played to her strengths and funded her travels. As her income grew to match her day job, she took the leap into full-time self-employment. We discuss how Lea managed her business while preparing for maternity leave, how her son has influenced her career decisions, and her remarkable pivot during the Covid-19 pandemic when her income streams dried up overnight. I think we can all relate to Lea’s struggles with showing up authentically on social media, but she has really nailed it. By embracing her uniqueness, she transformed her LinkedIn presence, skyrocketing her followers and opening the door to incredible new opportunities. We explore the positives and negatives of social media: It wasn’t easy for Lea to own her expertise, it took other industry leaders deferring to her as an expert in social media discussions before she could see herself in that light. She shares her experiences dealing with online trolls and how she’s developed a positive, resilient mindset in response to negativity. This episode is packed with insights about business growth, balance, authenticity, and resilience. I hope you’re as inspired by the conversation as I was! This episode is sponsored by Ancient + Brave. If you’d like to try any of their products (I am a big fan of True Collagen!) you can use our discount code BTB20 for 20% off your first order. Takeaways: How Lea navigated the pandemic as a single mum and business owner Lea’s late diagnosis ADHD and the challenges it presented particularly in her teenage years. Content warning: suicidal ideation Entrepreneurship was not initially on Lea's radar; it started as a side hustle to fund her travels and quickly matched her day job in earnings Partly due to her ADHD, Lea is comfortable with risk and knows that we always survive failure, so why not try? 4 years into her business, Lea fell pregnant, and knowing that mat leave wasn’t an option worked overtime to save as much as possible As her son went to school, Lea reassessed her work structure knowing it was incompatible with spending quality time with her son outside of school hours Her pivot into LinkedIn training came as a result of Covid and all her client work drying up overnight Lea initially struggled with authenticity on LinkedIn, but decided to embrace her uniqueness and got an incredible response She faced a lot of self doubt over calling herself a LinkedIn expert, but eventually recognised her skills as other business owners referred and deferred to her as expert Lea has suffered from some scary and unpleasant trolling online based on her appearance, but stood up for herself and has learnt to deal with it Building her membership platform, Holt, was a response to the needs of her already existing community of business owners As a scalable and more personally fulfilling business Holt is her focus for now, practising what she preaches, Lea has hired her team exclusively from the membership Lea is looking forward to creating more of a work/life balance in the future Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Lea Turner's Journey 06:15 Navigating Life During COVID-19 12:46 Overcoming Personal Challenges and Discovering ADHD 18:45 The Transition to Entrepreneurship 26:30 Building a Business and Embracing Change 28:10 Rediscovering LinkedIn: A Personal Journey 31:03 From Typing to Training: A Career Shift 33:01 Embracing Expertise: Overcoming Self-Doubt 36:49 Navigating Online Harassment: Standing Up for Yourself 39:49 Building a Supportive Community: The Holt 50:50 Work-Life Balance: Achieving Freedom as a Business Owner Links: Website: www.bumptobusinessowner.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumptobusinessowner/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinepooley/ About Lea Turner Lea Turner is an entrepreneur who transformed her life as a single mum through becoming a successful business owner. In 2019, she was working long hours typing medical reports while caring for her young son, barely making ends meet. Seeking a change, she began posting on LinkedIn, leveraging her humour and authenticity to connect with others. This approach quickly gained traction, leading to a substantial following, which currently stands at almost 200,000 followers and a fast growth LinkedIn training business. Over five years, Lea has built a six-figure income through her LinkedIn training, digital courses, and in-person workshops. In December 2024, she decided to close the doors on her LinkedIn training ...
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    52 mins
  • S5 E1: January vibes, my learning from 2024 and focus for 2025 - Solo episode with Caroline

    S5 E1: January vibes, my learning from 2024 and focus for 2025 - Solo episode with Caroline
    Jan 16 2025

    If January has been…Januarying, then you are not alone. I’ve found it difficult to come back to work this year, comparisonitis and anxiety have been getting the better of me.

    So in this week’s episode I’m sharing:

    • My biggest business learning from 2024
    • My focus for 2025
    • Who we've got coming up on the podcast for Season 5 (make sure you’re subscribed!)
    • The wellbeing tools I keep returning to

    This episode is sponsored by Ancient + Brave (https://ancientandbrave.earth). If you'd like to try any of their products (I am a big fan of the True Collagen!) you can use our discount code BTB20 for 20% off your first order

    Resources
    Untamed by Glennon Doyle: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/untamed-stop-pleasing-start-living-the-no-1-sunday-times-bestseller-glennon-doyle/3463827?ean=9781785043352

    Takeaways

    • January can feel overwhelming, but it's important to embrace the vibes, whatever they look/feel like for you

    • Work-life balance is crucial for mums who are also business owners, I share the tools I keep coming back to

    • It's okay to take your time with personal and business goals

    • My biggest business learning from 2024 and my focus for 2025

    • Community support is vital for female founders navigating challenges

    Chapters

    00:00 Embracing January Vibes

    03:06 Navigating Work-Life Balance

    06:10 Self-Care and Mental Health

    08:57 Looking Ahead: Business Growth and Community Building

    Links:

    Website: www.bumptobusinessowner.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumptobusinessowner/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinepooley/


    Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/
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    13 mins

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Interesting interviews with amazing women

Really refreshing to hear real life stories about the realities of motherhood and running a business.

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