Business Class

Welcome back to Business Class with your host Vicky Owens.
In this episode, Vicky is joined by Sian Whitefoot, an entrepreneur who has built an almost seven-figure business in a remarkably short space of time while being refreshingly honest about the realities of running a company.
Sian shares her journey from a successful career in fashion design into entrepreneurship, opening up about the emotional, mental, and practical challenges that come with scaling a business. This episode explores what it really looks like behind the scenes of rapid growth, including pressure, responsibility, decision-making fatigue, and the often-unspoken struggles founders face once success arrives.
Together, Vicky and Sian discuss imposter syndrome, confidence, and the internal battles that arise when you are building something visible and ambitious. Sian speaks candidly about learning on the job, navigating leadership, and letting go of perfectionism while still holding high standards. She also opens up about redefining success, setting boundaries, and protecting your mental health as your business grows.
This conversation is especially valuable for entrepreneurs who feel overwhelmed, behind, or unsure whether they are “doing it right.” It offers reassurance that uncertainty is part of the process and that growth often comes alongside discomfort. The episode highlights the importance of resilience, self-trust, and allowing your business to evolve as you do.
If you are a business owner, founder, or aspiring entrepreneur who wants honest insight into scaling a business, managing pressure, and staying grounded while growing fast, this episode will leave you feeling understood, motivated, and far less alone.
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Welcome back to another episode of Business Class with your host, Vicky Owens.

In this week’s episode, Vicky dives into your business dilemmas, unpacking some of the most common fears and challenges that stop people from starting, growing, and enjoying their businesses. This episode is packed with practical ideas, mindset shifts, and honest reassurance for entrepreneurs at every stage.

Vicky tackles the fear of being wrong and the imposter syndrome that holds so many people back from taking the leap. She explains why your mindset must change and challenges you to reframe the question. How would you feel if someone you knew went for it and succeeded? Why shouldn’t that be you?

She also discusses how to showcase your work and build credibility without naming clients when confidentiality is involved, offering smart ways to demonstrate value while staying professional. The conversation then turns to the loneliness of running a business, exploring how to stop feeling like everything rests on your shoulders and how to cope when leadership feels isolating.

From handling cliques in business environments to dealing with negative reviews, Vicky breaks down why criticism is often a sign of growth and success, and how to navigate it without letting it derail your confidence.
These are essential conversations for business owners, founders, and entrepreneurs, making this episode both empowering and deeply relatable for anyone building something of their own.
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Welcome back to Business Class with your host, Vicky Owens.
In this week’s episode, Vicky is joined by Joel Conder, one half of the viral family YouTube channel Dad vs Girls, and founder of Desvu Clothing and We Are Sol tanning brand.

Joel opens up about feeling lost in his career and making the brave decision to leave his job to pursue content creation full time. What started as simply having fun with his family quickly turned into a YouTube channel that changed everything. After battling perfectionism and delaying his first upload, Joel finally posted his first video, and within just eight weeks the channel had taken off. After their fourth video went viral, Dad vs Girls became a full-time career.

He also shares the less-talked-about side of success, including the challenges of running multiple businesses with a laid-back management style and ADHD. Joel speaks honestly about how this approach initially led to issues with employees and moments where he considered walking away altogether. Through perseverance, he explains how implementing a few core structures transformed the logistics of his businesses and helped everything run more smoothly.

In addition, Joel discusses the powerful role of manifestation and journalling, and how these practices have had a profound impact on both his personal life and career.

This episode is packed with honest insights on content creation, entrepreneurship, mindset, and building sustainable businesses, making it a must-listen for creators, founders, and anyone considering turning passion into a career.
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Welcome back to another episode of Business Class with your host, Vicky Owens.

In this week’s episode, Vicky tackles one of the most common questions leaders and business owners ask themselves: how do I actually do it all? This conversation is all about productivity, especially for those who don’t fit the typical “hyper-organised” mould.

As a self-confessed Type B and naturally scatty person, Vicky has spent years learning how to work with her brain rather than against it. She shares the productivity systems, habits, and mindset shifts that have genuinely helped her get more done without burning out.

From practical tips you can implement immediately, to realistic ways of structuring your day, managing your energy, and staying focused when organisation doesn’t come naturally, this episode is designed to help you maximise your time and feel more in control of your workload.
If you’re a business owner, leader, or entrepreneur who wants to be more productive without forcing yourself into rigid routines that don’t suit you, this episode is a must-listen.
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Welcome back to another episode of Business Class with your host, Vicky Owens.

In this week’s episode, Vicky is joined by Benjy Leslie, founder and CEO of Connect Management and widely recognised as one of the UK’s most impressive young business leaders. Benjy represents over 150 creators and delivers influencer campaigns for some of the world’s biggest brands, making him a leading voice in the creator economy.

Benjy shares how his journey into influencer management began during Covid, after noticing a close friend with over a million followers on TikTok and realising there was a huge opportunity to build a career around managing creators. From that moment, Connect Management was born.
In this conversation, Benjy opens up about his unconventional leadership style and why people skills are at the heart of everything he does. He talks about famously investing six figures into his team, offering generous bonuses, incentives, holidays, and even cars, and why giving back to his staff is a non-negotiable part of his business values.

Despite being told by others that his approach is “stupid” or unsustainable, Benjy explains how this leadership style has led to exceptional staff retention, a motivated team, and long-term business success. He also reflects on being business-minded from a young age and the lessons he’s learned while scaling a fast-growing company.

This episode is packed with insight on leadership, team culture, influencer marketing, and building a business that thrives by putting people first. A must-listen for entrepreneurs, founders, and anyone interested in modern business and leadership.
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