Advice That Has Rewired My Brain as a Business Owner
Welcome back to another episode of Business Class with your host, Vicky Owens.In this week’s solo episode, Vicky shares the pearls of wisdom she’s gathered recently as a business owner - from the films she’s watched, to the books she’s been reading, to the conversations that have shifted her perspective. She opens up about the lessons she wishes she had learned sooner and the mindset shifts that have helped her grow both personally and professionally.Vicky dives into one of her favourite books, Let Them by Mel Robbins, and unpacks the powerful message behind it. She explores the idea that while comparison can spark jealousy, it can also serve as a mirror, showing you what you truly want and where you aspire to be. Instead of letting comparison hold you back, Vicky explains how to use it as a guide for your next moves.This episode is all about mindset, protecting your energy, understanding the influence of others, and embracing Vicky’s iconic “pebble theory,” which teaches you how to stay grounded when outside pressures threaten to pull you off track.If you’re ready to shift your mindset, build emotional resilience, and start implementing practices that elevate both your personal development and your business, this episode is a must-listen.Send us a textProduced by TAEPodcast www.taepodcast.co.uk
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Wealth Advice From The Top 1% : Khareem & Jamaal, Founders of The Venture Room
Welcome back to another episode of Business Class with your host, Vicky Owens.In this week’s episode, Vicky is joined by Khareem Tevin Johnson-Achu and Jamaal Patterson-Bennett - two inspiring entrepreneurs who are transforming the way we learn from the world’s most successful millionaires and billionaires. As the founders of The Venture Room, they’ve built a rapidly growing platform dedicated to sharing real, raw business lessons directly from high-level founders.Inspired by an American creator they saw online, the pair took to the streets armed with nothing but a camera and ambition, interviewing successful entrepreneurs face-to-face. What began as a passion project quickly turned into a thriving business as their videos went viral and their audience exploded.In this episode, they reveal the tips, tricks, and wisdom millionaires have shared with them, the mindset shifts they’ve learned, and the bold moves they’ve made along the way - including the hilarious story of how they secured an interview with Steven Bartlett by pretending to be part of a camera crew just to ask him a question.Khareem and Jamaal also open up about how they met, how they built their partnership, and how they transitioned The Venture Room from a creative side project into a fast-growing business with a powerful mission.If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, storytelling, or learning directly from people at the top, this episode is packed with insight, humour, and the kind of motivation that only comes from bold risk-takers.Send us a textProduced by TAEPodcast www.taepodcast.co.uk
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I've fallen out of love with my business, what now? Answering Your Business Dilemmas
Welcome back to another episode of Business Class with your host, Vicky Owens.This week, Vicky is back with another listener dilemmas episode, diving into the real challenges business owners face every day. This conversation is packed with practical, honest business advice - from leading and scaling a team, to learning how to manage effectively without slipping into micromanagement or constantly redoing your team’s work.Vicky also explores what to do when you’ve lost the passion for your business and it begins to take over your life. She shares how to reconnect with your why, set boundaries, and rebuild a business that supports you rather than drains you.Another key theme of this episode is the importance of choosing morals over money. Vicky explains why you should avoid working with brands you don’t genuinely use or believe in, and how maintaining your credibility and authenticity will benefit your business far more in the long run.From figuring out whether you really need a niche, to finding the strength to keep going when entrepreneurship feels overwhelming, to dealing with the complications of hiring friends who don’t behave professionally, Vicky covers it all with honesty and real-world insight.If you’re looking for grounded, experience-backed advice to help you grow your business without losing yourself in the process, this episode is a must-listen.Send us a textProduced by TAEPodcast www.taepodcast.co.uk
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How I made £100k in a day on TikTok live : Daisy May Kelly, Founder of Glow For It
Welcome back to another episode of Business Class with your host, Vicky Owens.In this week’s episode, Vicky is joined by the incredible Daisy May Kelly, Founder of the viral beauty brand Glow For It - best known for their game-changing lash serum that took TikTok by storm.Daisy opens up about her journey from struggling with anxiety and compulsively pulling out her eyelashes, to desperately searching for a solution that would help her feel confident again. What started as an experiment in her mum’s kitchen has now grown into one of the UK’s most recognised beauty brands.She reveals the grit, determination, and resilience it took to build a business from scratch with limited experience, no roadmap, and a whole lot of self-belief. Daisy also shares what it’s been like to scale her team from 3 to 12 people in just nine months - including the pressure of feeling responsible for her team’s wellbeing, making the right decisions, and leading through rapid growth.From navigating self-doubt to learning on the go, Daisy brings real honesty about the highs and lows of building a brand that’s catapulted into the spotlight. She also dives into how she uses TikTok as her main marketing engine - including the story behind the live that made an incredible £100,000 in one night.This episode is packed with tips for business owners, aspiring founders, and anyone curious about the power of social media, resilience, and branding in the modern world.Send us a textProduced by TAEPodcast www.taepodcast.co.uk
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How to manage your mental health whilst running a business
Welcome back to another episode of Business Class with your host, Vicky Owens.This week’s episode starts with a huge celebration - Business Class has officially hit 100,000 listeners! 🎉In this episode, Vicky opens up about an incredibly important topic: balancing your mental health while growing a business. She shares her personal journey - from battling severe anxiety and panic attacks that once left her unable to leave the house, to now confidently speaking on stage in front of hundreds of people and inspiring thousands of entrepreneurs online.Vicky talks honestly about what it takes to overcome fear, manage pressure, and build resilience as a business owner. Through her experience, she reveals the practical steps that helped her break through mental barriers, regain confidence, and achieve success without sacrificing her wellbeing.If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, burnout, or anxiety while chasing your business goals, this episode is a must-listen. It’s filled with real, actionable advice to help you protect your mental health, step out of your comfort zone, and continue growing, both personally and professionally.Send us a textProduced by TAEPodcast www.taepodcast.co.uk
Welcome to Business Class — the empowering new podcast hosted by social media strategist and entrepreneur Vicky Owens.In this bold and inspiring series, Vicky dives into the real-life challenges and triumphs of being a young female business owner in today’s fast-paced digital world. From debunking the stereotypes about young, ambitious women to sharing game-changing business tips, Business Class is your go-to resource for authentic advice, social media strategies, and unfiltered conversations about entrepreneurship.Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a content creator, or just love a good mix of motivation, humor, and insight, this podcast delivers the tools and real talk you need to level up.Hit follow and get ready for weekly episodes filled with actionable tips, personal stories, and behind-the-scenes social media secrets that will help you grow your brand and your mindset.If you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a 5 star review!Produced by TAEPodcast - www.taepodcast.co.uk