Female Founders - Ingrid Fernandez, HerLegals

An update from Ingrid about the end of the season and new episodes to come in September.   Click here to book a 30 minute free discovery call to discuss your legal requirements: Initial Discovery Chat - Ingrid Fernandez This podcast was created and presented by Ingrid Fernandez from HerLegals. Edited by Emily Crosby Media. Podcast artwork designed by Hadrien Chatelet

In this episode, Ingrid is on the other side of the mic, being interviewed by Natalia Saunders from Clear Desk VA, her OBM. They talk about Ingrid's legal background, what motivated her to start her own business, and rediscovering that motivation with her recent rebrand. Ingrid - as many of you will know - is the wonderful founder of this podcast, All The Business Bits, and the community that goes alongside it. But first and foremost she is a lawyer. Recently she has rebranded her business to HerLegals and she supports female founders and small business owners with all their legal needs. Sign up to her newsletter here: Her Legals Click here to book a 30 minute free discovery call to discuss your legal requirements: Initial Discovery Chat - Ingrid Fernandez Igrid mentions in this episode, the huge support that Niki Hutchinson has been with her rebrand -  www.nikihutchison.com This podcast was created and presented by Ingrid Fernandez from HerLegals. Edited by Emily Crosby Media. Podcast artwork designed by Hadrien Chatelet

Ingrid talks to Eli Trier, a community builder for quiet revolutionaries. They talk about marketing for introverts, building community and connection, and why Eli thinks email marketing is your most powerful tool on the internet. Eli Trier lives in the wonderful city of Copenhagen. She helps introverts with big dreams to get connected and build thriving, engaged communities around their businesses, so that they can make a massive impact, find their dream clients, and make their corner of the world a better place. A long-time business owner, Eli knows first-hand the power of human connection to build a business, and her unique approach got her featured in The FT Guide to Business Networking. She specialises in creating powerful, strategic online community projects and loves every minute of her work (even the boring bits). When she's not working you can find her curled up with a book, painting, or hanging out with her husband Lars. Find out more about Eli at www.elitriercommunities.com This podcast was created and presented by Ingrid Fernandez from Dec + Dash Legal Consulting. Edited by Emily Crosby Media. Podcast artwork designed by Hadrien Chatelet

Ingrid talks to Fleur Emery, founder of REALWORK, an online coworking space for women. They talk about Fleur's entrepreneurial spirit, what led her to found REALWORK, and the transformation she has undergone through her work and outlook. Fleur Emery was named in The Dots' list of 100 Trailblazing Women Redefining the Creative Industries and is on the Advisory Board of Create Equity. She is a columnist at Courier and the host of the REALWORK podcast. Follow Fleur @fleuremery on Instagram Find out more about REALWORK www.doreal.work This podcast was created and presented by Ingrid Fernandez from Dec + Dash Legal Consulting. Edited by Emily Crosby Media. Podcast artwork designed by Hadrien Chatelet

Ingrid talks to Rosemary Ikpeme about her journey from the corporate ladder to founding MYnd Map, a mindfulness and planning brand. They talk about founding a business with purpose, the importance of inspiration and drive, and being a business owner, not a business operator. Rosemary Ikpeme is the founder and creator of MYnd Map. In 2017 with over 10 years of experience in the media and broadcasting sector, Rosemary was leading a successful career. From the outside, her life was perfect, but there was something missing. Wanting answers, she read countless books, attended retreats, listened to podcasts, and looked into the lives of those she admired most. Here, she discovered personal development, mindfulness, purpose, and meaning. Rosemary realised there were so many people like her - living without feeling alive and not sure where or how to start making a change. She took the risk and left the corporate world to fulfill her dream of starting her own business and helping others find their purpose and have the right tools to achieve success and inner peace. Forming MYnd Map: the ultimate mindfulness, gratitude, and goals-planning guide. Find MYnd Map products at www.myndmap.co Follow Rosemary at @myndmap on all social media platforms. This podcast was created and presented by Ingrid Fernandez from Dec + Dash Legal Consulting. Edited by Emily Crosby Media. Podcast artwork designed by Hadrien Chatelet

Ingrid talks to Melissa Hobson, PR Consultant and Copywriter, who works with environmentally conscious brands. They talk about not knowing where to start with PR, the importance of reading the publications you want to feature in, and how and why to build relationships with journalists. Melissa Hobson is a PR consultant and copywriter helping for-purpose organisations tell their story in a way that resonates with their audience. She provides communications guidance for companies of all sizes: from templates, resources and Power Hour sessions for solopreneurs doing their own PR to strategy development and copywriting for charities and companies making a positive difference in the world. She’s also been a certified scuba diver for over 13 years which is why marine conservation is her particular passion. Find out more about Melissa and her services at www.melissahobson.co.uk This podcast was created and presented by Ingrid Fernandez from Dec + Dash Legal Consulting. Edited by Emily Crosby Media. Podcast artwork designed by Hadrien Chatelet of www.thewern.com

Ingrid talks to ethical marketing coach, strategist and trainer, Karen Webber from Goodness Marketing Karen helps small businesses with big hearts do marketing that feels good, does good and gets good results. She is also part of the team behind the ethical move. They talk about making marketing about connection and interconnectedness, slowing down the sale and thinking about the people behind the numbers. Karen's Facebook Group is Marketing for Goodness' Sake This podcast was created and presented by Ingrid Fernandez from Dec + Dash Legal Consulting. Edited by Emily Crosby Media. Podcast artwork designed by Hadrien Chatelet of www.thewern.com

Ingrid chats with Katie Skelton, a Visibility Mentor for businesses that care about more than just profit. They talk about applying sustainability principles to your online business, and Katie gives some practical suggestions for freeing yourself from digital clutter and connecting with nature. Katie is the founder of Little Green Duck, a business that supports business owners with sustainability or purpose at their heart.  She lives in the New Forest with her husband and two children and loves the sea and salt & vinegar crisps (hands off her sharing packet!). Instagram https://www.instagram.com/littlegreenduck/ LinkedIn http://linkedin.com/in/katieskelton www.littlegreenduck.co.uk Podcast created and presented by Ingrid Fernandez from Dec + Dash Legal Consulting. Edited by Emily Crosby Media. Podcast artwork designed by Hadrien Chatelet of The Wern

Ingrid chats with Sam Taylor from The Good Factory. They talk about sustainability in supply chains for manufacturing, greenwashing and sustainability in fashion, and the importance of connection to making and buying good quality, low impact, clothes. Sam Taylor founder of The Good Factory which specialises in the sourcing, development and production of more sustainable sportswear, including end of life recycling and fully transparent supply chains. They aim to demystify the process around producing clothes and bringing impartial advice to the end user. Find out more about The Good Factory at their website - www.thegoodfactory.co.uk and follow them on Instagram @the_good_factory_ Podcast created and presented by Ingrid Fernandez from Dec + Dash Legal Consulting. Edited by Emily Crosby Media. Podcast artwork designed by Hadrien Chatelet of The Wern

Ingrid chats with Ashley Taylor, from Citizen Yard, about certifying your business as a B Corp. They talk about what a B Corp is and how assessing your business against B Corp standards can help you to make steps towards running a more sustainable business. Ashley Taylor is the founder of Citizen Yard, a Certified B Corp committed to helping small business owners use their companies as a force for good. She's a native of sunny South Florida who loves the outdoors — even when it's humid or hurricaning. A PADI Divemaster and certified freediver, she has a personal love of the ocean and preserving it is ultimately what started her journey into the business impact and B Corp space. She currently resides in West Palm Beach, Florida with her boyfriend and furry kiddos, Meeshi, Oliver and Lily. Find out more about Citizen Yard on the website - citizenyard.com Instagram @citizenyard Ashley Taylor LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-marie-taylor B Corp Website www.bcorporation.net B Impact Assessment bimpactassessment.net Podcast created and presented by Ingrid Fernandez from Dec + Dash Legal Consulting. Edited by Emily Crosby Media. Podcast artwork designed by Hadrien Chatelet of The Wern