How to build the UK’s fastest growing beauty brand : Lucie Macleod, the Founder of Hair Syrup
✨ Welcome back to another episode of Business Class with your host Vicky Owens!In this week’s episode, Vicky sits down with Lucy Macleod, powerhouse entrepreneur and founder of the rapidly growing haircare brand Hair Syrup. Lucy opens up about how a simple TikTok video documenting her haircare journey using homemade oils went viral and transformed her life overnight.The pair dive into Lucy’s bold pitch on BBC’s Dragons’ Den, where she was rejected by the Dragons-but instead of being a setback, that moment became the turning point that skyrocketed her business growth. Now, Hair Syrup has become a standout name in the UK haircare and beauty industry.🔥 If you’re passionate about entrepreneurship, building a brand on social media, female founders, or turning rejection into success, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.🎧 Tune in on Spotify/Apple Podcasts or watch right here on YouTube for an inspiring conversation full of resilience, strategy, and entrepreneurial insight.Send us a textProduced by TAEPodcast www.taepodcast.co.uk
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The BIGGEST mistakes I have made as a business owner and how I learnt from them
Welcome back to Business Class with your host Vicky Owens – the podcast designed to inspire and empower entrepreneurs, women in business, and ambitious business owners who are ready to level up their journey.In this week’s powerful episode, Vicky gets real and bares it all as she shares the biggest mistakes she has made as a business owner. From challenges in decision-making to common pitfalls that every entrepreneur faces, Vicky opens up about the lessons she has learned along the way. More importantly, she explains how she overcame these setbacks, turned failures into growth opportunities, and built resilience as a woman in business.Whether you’re a new entrepreneur, an established business leader, or a female founder navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, this episode is packed with real-world business advice, mindset shifts, and practical strategies you can apply right now.Because here’s the truth: every business owner makes mistakes – but what matters most is how you deal with them. Vicky’s story will inspire you to embrace failure, learn quickly, and keep moving forward with confidence.If you’re passionate about business growth, leadership, entrepreneurship, and women succeeding in business, this episode is a must-listen.✨ Don’t forget to subscribe to Business Class with Vicky Owens for weekly episodes full of business tips, entrepreneurial insights, and candid conversations about the realities of building a successful business.Send us a textProduced by TAEPodcast www.taepodcast.co.uk
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I turned my hobby into a £10m internationally renowned business : Lucy Menghini, The Founder of Six Stories
Welcome back to Business Class with Vicky Owens - the podcast where women in business, entrepreneurship, and leadership come to share their success stories.In this empowering episode, we sit down with Lucy Menghini, founder of the multi-million-pound brand Six Stories, to uncover the strategies behind building and scaling an internationally recognised business. Lucy reveals her entrepreneurial journey, the unique selling points that set her company apart, and the lessons she’s learned while managing global growth.As a successful female entrepreneur and business leader, Lucy also opens up about balancing motherhood with the demands of running a thriving business. From leadership insights to practical tips for scaling, this episode is packed with inspiration and advice for women in business, aspiring founders, and anyone interested in entrepreneurship and personal growth.🎧 Tune in to learn:How to scale a business internationallyThe mindset shifts every entrepreneur needsStrategies for balancing business growth and family lifeWhat it takes to stand out as a woman in businessIf you’re passionate about entrepreneurship, women in leadership, and business growth strategies, this episode is a must-listen.Send us a textProduced by TAEPodcast www.taepodcast.co.uk
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Listen to this when you want to give up on your business
🎙 Welcome back to Business Class with your host, Vicky Owens!In this heartfelt and motivational episode, Vicky dives into a challenge that almost every entrepreneur will face at some stage , the moment you feel like giving up. It’s something many business owners experience but rarely talk about: losing passion for the work you once loved. Burnout, frustration, and loss of motivation can creep in quietly, leaving you wondering if it’s all worth it.Vicky shares her own journey of hitting that low point, speaking candidly about the struggles, the doubts, and the emotional toll. She opens up about what helped her push through, reignite her ambition, and fall back in love with her business again. Through her story, you’ll discover practical ways to recognise the signs of burnout, shift your mindset, and rebuild the drive that inspired you to start in the first place.Whether you’re building a start-up, running a small business, or leading a growing company, this conversation offers the inspiration and encouragement you need to keep going, even on the toughest days. Press play, reconnect with your “why,” and remind yourself that you started this journey for a reason.Send us a textProduced by TAEPodcast www.taepodcast.co.uk
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How I turned £530 into a multi-seven-figure business: Chloe Walsh, The Founder of Clomana
🎙 Welcome back to Business Class with your host, Vicky Owens!In this inspiring episode, Vicky sits down with Chloe, the powerhouse Founder of Clomana, to talk about the real journey of being a young female CEO in today’s fast-paced business world. Together, they dive deep into the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, sharing raw, unfiltered insights about:✅ Building and scaling a business from the ground up✅ Leading a team with authenticity and vision✅ Breaking free from traditional textbook leadership styles✅ Navigating success, growth, and the lessons learned along the wayThis conversation is perfect for entrepreneurs, small business owners, start-up founders, and anyone dreaming of launching their own venture. Chloe’s candid perspective will inspire you to create a business model that works for you, not the other way around.💡 Whether you’re just starting your entrepreneurial journey or already leading a team, this episode is packed with motivation, practical tips, and real-world business advice you won’t find in a classroom.Hit play, get inspired, and learn how to lead with confidence, creativity, and courage.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
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