Revolutionising financial education for women | Interview with Holly Holland and Laura Pomfret

Self-care and wellbeing are some things we all take for granted, but it’s an essential part of being human. We are so conditioned to be productive, constantly busy and always on the move that we often forget to take care of ourselves. This is where CBD products come in. CBD has been shown to reduce anxiety and depression, improve sleep quality and reduce pain. It can also help with physical ailments such as arthritis and chronic pain. By using CBD products, you can manage your stress levels, improve your sleep quality and manage your pain. CBD products can help you feel calmer, more relaxed and more focused in everyday life. Today's episode of the Female CEO Club is all about wellness and self-care. Liz, our host, is joined by Catherine and Laura from MOI+ME. Inspired by a personal journey of health and wellbeing, these two women are on a mission to make self-care part of everyone's daily routine. Catherine and Laura discuss their business, what inspired them to start and why they chose the CBD route as a pathway. They also give insights into their wide range of products, debunking the myths of CBD products, their achievements, aims and goals along with other fascinating topics that make for interesting listening!

To be successful in the professional services industry, you need to have the right attitude and belief system. It takes a strong work ethic and self-confidence to manage your business in this competitive environment as a woman. In today's episode of the Female CEO Club, Liz the host is joined by Hayley Brightmore. Hayley is a founder and Director of Knight Transaction Services and personally leads transaction support projects from discussion and preparation through to delivery and completion. Prior to joining the Knight Group, Hayley has ten years' experience as a due diligence specialist, at Mazars and Grant Thornton, and has worked with a wide range of private equity houses, banks and corporate clients. Hayley talks about her journey into professional services, taking the plunge and setting up Knight transaction services. She shares what inspired the decision, biggest success and achievement, common myths about starting your own business and some advice for someone considering moving up the corporate ladder or starting their own business.

In today's episode of the Female CEO Club, Liz Bhandari spoke with Sara Maxwell, a certified financial coach, and the founder of Wealth Coach. Sara empowers individuals, couples, groups and businesses to find the joy in connecting their money and future. Sara discusses her journey to creating Wealth Coach and how she has used her own personal experience and setbacks as motivation to continue on the path towards financial freedom. She also gives advice for those starting their own businesses and those climbing up the corporate ladder and much more!

When you want to start your own business, it's not just about finding your dream job. It can be an incredibly empowering and exciting experience, but first you've got to get through the fear of making a big decision. This can be tough for some people because there are so many unknowns involved, including how much money will you make, how long will it take you to get there, and how can you afford the things that you need along the way. In today's episode of the Female CEO Club, Liz the host is joined by Clare Milsom, an award-winning producer working in the corporate communications and events industry. Having started her career as graphic designer in the late 90s. Claire has broken the mould of what it means to be successful in Creative Commons with her Northern, no nonsense and down to earth approach. Tired of being pigeonholed and restricted by the hierarchy. In 2008, she set up Ocuix and found the freedom to put into practice all the strings she has. Clare talks about her journey to being a freelancer - saving up for years, doing some side projects and finally taking the plunge. She shares what inspired the decision, the biggest success and achievement, common myths about starting your own business and three pieces of advice for anyone who ever wondered what it would be like. Clare has done what most people only dream of - she quit her high-powered job and took the leap into self-employment.

Finance isn't just about being financially literate; it's also about being mentally healthy and having tools that you can use to achieve your goals. This includes things like self-discipline, goal setting and accountability. These are all things that Laura and her sister Holly Holland have seen to benefit them as well as professionally over the years. What happens when two sisters become entrepreneurs? A splash of inspiration, a dash of love and lots of passion.In today's episode of the Female CEO Club, Liz Bhandari interviews sisters and co-founders Laura Pomfret and Holly Holland from Financielle; is a unique financial wellness app. Together, they are on a mission to inspire people through education and motivational content as well as practical money tools. Financielle was created by sisters Laura Pomfret and Holly Holland who were fed up with the traditional financial advice offered by banks and financial advisors. They decided to create a new kind of service that would address the needs of women in today's world by providing them with simple tools to manage their money.In this episode, they discuss how they got started, what inspired them to start their business, what their goals are for the future of Financielle, how they're helping women become empowered financial decision makers, and much more!

In this episode of The Female CEO Club podcast, we're joined by Kelly McFie, whose mission is to help ladies stop yo-yo dieting once and for all and improve their relationship with food for life. Kelly talks about her journey from when she transitioned from employment and started her business to dealing with the lockdown. She discusses all her achievements and challenges throughout the journey and motivates all other ladies who want to start their entrepreneurial ventures. Kelly has been a fitness coach for over 10 years, but she knew that wasn't enough. She wanted more out of her business than just helping people lose weight—she wanted them to feel good about themselves, too. So, she created a plan that would help them do both: get fit while they were feeling good about themselves. And now she's talking to you about how you can do it too!

Starting your own business can be a difficult endeavour, but it can be even more challenging as a woman. Struggling with your mindset, procrastination, and lack of the right support are just some of the hurdles women face when trying to start their own businesses. However, there are many successful female entrepreneurs who have overcome these obstacles to achieve success and inspire other women.In today’s episode, we have Sarah Knight. She is the founder of Mind the Gap Business Academy, a training, development, and mindset coaching business that is focused on providing tailored training on human skills to make your business more productive, more effective, and more successful. Sarah started this business after losing her job while she was 26 weeks pregnant and realized she was on her own. Despite all the lows life had given her, including being a single mother for years, she still managed to tackle these challenges head-on to setting up a successful business.Drawing inspiration from different people in her life, from old friends, her daughter, and even some of the most successful women entrepreneurs such as Nina Webb and Sandy Lindsey, Sarah joins us to share her success story and tips for women just looking to start their own business. She also shares more on how you can navigate the challenging world of being your own boss, and how having a network around you can be a deal-breaker.

In today's Female CEO Club episode, things get really interesting. Liz Bhandari is joined by Sarah Foster, a remarkable woman with many “hats”. Sarah is the managing director of Comply Direct, an environmental consulting firm, as well as an author who specialises in empowering women. The two discuss their career journey, the challenges they faced as they transitioned from high school to the workforce, their life experiences, the impact of their environment on their success, the significance of confidence, and other fascinating things such as the COVID-19 pandemic that wreaked havoc over the world.

In the latest episode of Female CEO Club, host Liz Bhandari is joined by Tara Cemlyn-Jones, a woman on a mission and the founder of 25 x25. The two have a fascinating conversation on the lack of gender balance at the top and how it remains one-sided. Tara wants to increase the number of female CEOs in the top 100 companies in the UK to 25 by 2025.

In the debut episode of Female CEO Club, Liz Bhandari is joined by Naomi Timperley, an experienced growth and innovation consultant.Naomi has extensive experience working with start-ups and growth businesses particularly in the tech, digital and creative sectors. Tune in and get to know Naomi’s take on starting your own businesses, the barriers, and how to overcome them.