CEO MUM

🎧 Listen now as our host, Jada Sezer, sits down with entrepreneur, author and founder of Rodial & Nip+Fab, Maria Hatzistefanis.
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🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• How Maria went from getting fired in her early 20s to building a global beauty empire
• The exact steps she took to launch her business from scratch with no investment
• Why starting small (even with just one product) is the key to long-term success
• Her honest take on balancing motherhood, business and personal life
• The mindset shifts women need to stop feeling guilty about making money and building wealth

In this powerful episode of CEO MUM, Jada sits down with Maria Hatzistefanis to talk about failure, resilience and what it really takes to build a successful business while raising a family.
Maria opens up about the pivotal moment she was fired from her corporate job, and how that setback became the catalyst for launching her beauty brand from her living room. She shares the behind-the-scenes reality of building a business slowly, organically and without outside investment, all while becoming a mother of two.
They also dive into the realities of modern motherhood, from the idea that you can’t “have it all” at once, to how life moves in seasons and priorities constantly shift. Maria shares practical productivity systems, time management strategies and the importance of focusing on what truly moves the needle.
This episode is a masterclass in resilience, smart decision-making and building success on your own terms, without sacrificing what matters most.
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📸 Maria Hatzistefanis Instagram: @mrsrodial
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🎧 Listen now as our host, Jada Sezer, sits down with Nicola Elliott, founder of NEOM, entrepreneur and mother.🔔 Follow CEO MUM for more inspiring stories of women redefining motherhood and ambition📲 Share this episode with someone thinking about starting a business🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• Why Nicola founded NEOM and the personal moment that sparked the idea• Her honest advice for anyone thinking about starting a business• The reality of building a brand from scratch and the mistakes she made along the way• Why the first two years of a business can feel exciting but year three is where most founders lose momentum• How she balances motherhood with building and growing a global brandIn this inspiring episode of CEO MUM, Jada sits down with Nicola Elliott to explore the journey behind one of the UK’s most loved wellness brands.Nicola shares the story behind founding NEOM, from the early idea to building a global business. She opens up about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, the mistakes she made in the early days and the lessons every founder should know before starting.They also talk honestly about the reality of growing a business, including the moment many founders lose momentum when they realise success does not happen overnight. Nicola explains how she pushed through those moments and what it really takes to build a brand that lasts.This episode is packed with honest insights, founder lessons and practical advice for anyone dreaming of turning an idea into a successful brand.✨ Connect With Us:📸 Jada Sezer Instagram: @jadasezer📸 Nicola Elliott Instagram: @nicolaelliottneom🎙️ CEO MUM TikTok: @ceomumpodcast📲 CEO MUM Instagram: @ceomum#ceomum #motherhood #entrepreneur #womeninbusiness #founderstory #wellnessbusiness #mumlife #neom

🎧 Listen now as our host, Jada Sezer, sits down with plus size model, entrepreneur and mother of two, Iskra Lawrence.

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🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• How Iskra rose to fame as a plus size model and carved out space in an industry that was not built for her
• The smart, strategic moves she made behind the scenes, from negotiating contracts to protecting her worth
• How she built and monetised her social media presence, turning influence into long term income
• What it really looks like to juggle being a mother of two while growing a business
• Her honest advice on relationships, communication and setting standards for each other when you become parents

In this powerful episode of CEO MUM, Jada sits down with Iskra Lawrence to talk about building a career on your own terms and what happens when motherhood enters the picture.

Iskra opens up about her journey from model to entrepreneur, sharing how she learned to negotiate, think long term and treat her career like a business from day one. She reveals how she transformed social media into a revenue stream, why financial independence matters and the lessons she has learned about ownership and leverage.

They also dive into motherhood, from balancing brand deals and business decisions with raising two young children, to navigating partnership dynamics and setting new standards in relationships once you become parents.

This episode is a masterclass in confidence, business savvy and building a life that reflects your worth, both at work and at home.

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📸 Jada Sezer Instagram: @jadasezer
📸 Iskra Lawrence Instagram: @iskra
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Listen now and hear our host, Jada Sezer, share her mini founder moments.

In this episode, Jada breaks down:
* Why passion alone isn’t enough
* The mistake most founders make when starting out
* What matters more than having a “good idea”
* Why you are the real differentiator
* The concept of product-founder fit
* 5 practical frameworks to help you decide if you’re the right person to solve a specific problem

If you’re a founder, aspiring entrepreneur, or building something while juggling real life, this episode will change how you think about ideas, execution, and yourself.

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🎧 Listen now and hear our host, Jada Sezer's journey from plus-size model to mother
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🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• How Jada went from studying child psychology to becoming one of the UK’s first plus-size models, travelling the world and working with some of the biggest fashion brands
• How she built a loyal online community via social media and why she knew she needed safer, diversified income
• The story behind creating her own app, Mother, to help women thrive
• How she balances motherhood and work and the systems she uses to make it all work seamlessly
• Her approach to delegation and spending time on what really matters

To celebrate the start of Season 3 of the CEO MUM, host Jada Sezer sits down with award-winning journalist, producer and writer Iman Amrani to share her own story for the very first time on the podcast.

Jada takes us through her journey from studying child psychology to breaking barriers as one of the UK’s first plus-size models, living and working across the globe, and collaborating with some of the world’s most iconic brands. She shares the lessons she’s learned about confidence, resilience, and creating opportunities when none existed before.

They also dive into entrepreneurship and business building, including how Jada transformed her social media influence into a thriving business, why she's creating the Mother app, and the strategies she uses to balance running a business while raising a family. From mastering time management to delegating effectively, this episode is packed with practical, actionable advice for ambitious parents.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to embrace their uniqueness, chase their dreams, and create their own opportunities whilst navigating motherhood.

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📸 Jada Sezer Instagram: @jadasezer
📸 Iman Amrani Instagram: @imaniamrani
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