Hello, and welcome!

We are so excited to start our new season with Tracey from Business Bestie! She formally ran a scent based business and is in the process of transitioning into being the helping hand that all small businesses need! I loved having a chat with her, and learning more about this new venture!

It’s just me for this episode! I wanted to reflect on some of what has been said during this season of episodes, but also wanted to share some insecurities and feelings that I have as a small business owner! Hopefully, someone can relate to them, and maybe it might help!

Kevin and Laura are the proud and passionate owners of KL Dancesteps, the oldest business in central Bracknell. Having both trained there themselves they took it over, and have created a wonderful family of dancers, and friends, with something for everyone! I have known Kevin & Laura for so many years, having many a family function with them, and it is a true privilege to call them friends! I absolutely loved chatting to them, as I always do, and I hope that you enjoy listening. Find KL Dancesteps on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KLDanceSteps and on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kldancesteps/ I am sorry if some of the volumes aren't quite right, I am still learning how to make it all work, and this was the first time using more than two mics!

Karen has been at Moss End for over 10 years, and she is an amazing character! With a passion for upcycling and sustainability, as you can imagine we have got on really well since we opened! We love seeing Karen and her team hard at work, and offering an amazing range of products to suit everyone (even the odd tv show)! I loved chatting with Karen, and finding out more about her journey! Find them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/countrymousehome?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Or online: https://countrymousehome.com

Jem is the queen of small businesses! I would say she is probably one of my first business friends, but also someone that I really look up to! She is funny, full of joy and never says no to a chat! She is the heart of Brew and Tinkers, and hopefully you can tell from this episode! It is the longest episode we have released, but I hope that you enjoy it as much as we did recording it! To find Jem, check out Tinkers on Instagram: @tinkersgifts or use the link: https://www.instagram.com/tinkersgifts?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== And Brew on Instagram: @brew.coffeebar or use the link: https://www.instagram.com/brew.coffeebar?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Social Byrd came into my life in the last few months, and it has been an amazing way to connect with people, just like its founder Laura! As you will hear on this episode, Laura has had a number of small businesses, she has a wealth of experience in the corporate world, and loves nothing more than supporting others! This was such a fun chat, and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did! To get in touch with Laura, drop her an email on [email protected]

Sadie is one of the loveliest people I have come across since starting my business, but particularly since we came to Moss End. She never fails to have a smile on her face, regardless of how hard things get, as you will hear! It was so fun chatting with Sadie, and I hope that you all enjoy listening to this very candid and fun chat!

Vicky is one of my amazing suppliers, who has a passion for coffee and love to educate and share her love and knowledge! I really enjoyed chatting to Vicky as I always do, but it was so nice to get to know her in a different way! I really hope you enjoy!

I met Laura when we first moved to Moss End, and asked her to come on the podcast, which she very graciously agreed to! We had so much fun recording this, we hope that you have fun listening too!

Happy new year, and welcome to Business Chats Unscripted! I am excited to get this going with all of you! This is a little about, me, the podcast, and what’s to come!