"It's Your Business"
We can all learn more about ourselves and our business, when listening to the stories of others!
This podcast is for you, if you're someone who's all about making business connections and hearing entrepreneurial stories.
We dive into the business journeys of UK entrepreneurs but don't worry, we're keeping it real and down-to-earth.
Join me as I sit down with everyday business people, listen to them sharing their stories: the ups, the downs, and everything in between, in a way that's easy to connect with.
We'll get into the nitty-gritty of 'what,' 'when,' 'how,' and 'why' they've built their businesses, and you'll pick up some practical insights that you can apply in your own journey.
Whether you're a go-getter just starting out or you're climbing the corporate ladder, this podcast is your go-to source for relatable stories and actionable advice in the world of business.
This is for you if you are in business, a business entrepreneur, a leader, self-employed, manage a business or just interested in business stories.
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Episodes
63 episodes
From Creativity to Connection: Helen Clarke on Bright Red Digital, WIBN and Building Businesses That Get Seen
In this episode of It’s Your Business, Kath is joined by Helen Clarke, marketing director and co-owner of Bright Red Digital, owner of the Women in Business Network North Lancashire, and marketing director at WIBN HQ, for a lively and ...
Working With Trust: Fiona Campbell Arrand on Leadership, Coaching and Building Real Confidence
In this episode of It’s Your Business, Kath is joined by Fiona Campbell Arrand from The Professional Growth Company for a fascinating conversation about coaching, communication, leadership and the power of trust in business.Fion...
From Salon Owner to Salon Mentor - Sasha Core on Building a Business That Works Without You
In this episode of It’s Your Business, Kath is joined by Sasha Core, founder of The Salon Owners Club, for a smart and inspiring conversation about what it really takes to build a salon business that is profitable, sustainable and not ...
From Pony-Mad Child to CEO - Sarah Leading HAPPA with Heart and Vision
In this episode of It’s Your Business, Kath is joined by Sarah, CEO of HAPPA, the Horses and Ponies Protection Association, for a moving and inspiring conversation about passion, purpose and leadership.Sarah shares how her love ...
From Mop and Bucket to Business Group - Suzanne Waring on Building Helping Hands
In this episode of It’s Your Business, Kath is joined by Suzanne Waring, owner of the Helping Hands Group, for a warm and inspiring conversation about building a business from the ground up and growing it through trust, quality and gen...
CVs, LinkedIn and Getting Hired - Rebecca Moloney on Standing Out in a Tough Job Market
In this episode of It’s Your Business, Kath is joined by Rebecca Moloney from The Career Garage for a practical and timely conversation about careers, confidence, LinkedIn and getting hired in an increasingly tough and confusing job ma...
AI at Work - The Opportunity, the Risk and the Compliance Challenge with Darren Bentham
In this episode of It’s Your Business, Kath is joined by Darren Bentham, founder of Interact Digital and The AI Works, for a fascinating conversation about AI, digital marketing, compliance and the future of business visibility....
Turning Difference Into Strength - Dan Armitage and the Neuro-Sparks Story
In this episode of It’s Your Business, Kath is joined by Dan Armitage, co-founder of Neuro-Sparks Business Solutions, for a powerful and eye-opening conversation about neurodiversity, identity and building a business from lived experie...
Find Your Voice - Sarah Hanson on Confidence, Impact and Better Conversations
In this episode of It’s Your Business, Kath is joined by Sarah Hanson from Interactifs for a thoughtful and empowering conversation about confidence, communication and the power of getting the right words out at the right time.W...
The Business Switch-Off You Cannot Ignore with Nelly of GBIS Communications
In this episode of It’s Your Business, Kath is joined by Thomas “Nelly” Ellacott of GBIS Communications for an eye-opening conversation about one of the biggest changes facing businesses right now: the phase-out of traditional landline...
How Jude Wharton Built a Business That Works for Life and Family
In this episode of It’s Your Business, Kath is joined by Jude Wharton, one half of husband-and-wife team Ready Steady Websites, for an honest and insightful conversation about building a business around family life and making ...
How Food Changed My Life - Jackie Wilkinson on Nutrition and Health
In this episode of It’s Your Business, Kath is joined by Jackie Wilkinson of Jackie Wilkinson Nutrition Coaching for a fascinating conversation about health, food and the life-changing impact of getting nutrition right. Jac...
From Care to Campaigner - Gemma Anyon’s Fight to Change Young Lives
In this deeply moving episode of It’s Your Business, Kath sits down with Gemma Anyon for a conversation that is as powerful as it is inspiring. Gemma shares the raw truth of her early life, from growing up in an abusive household and e...
20 Years Behind the Lens - Liz Hall on Photography, Business and People
In this week's episode of It’s Your Business, Kath chats to Liz, of Liz Henson Photography about what it really takes to stay in business for 20 years. From university and dark rooms to digital photography, branding shoots,...
Homeless at 16 to Head of Mediation
In this episode of It’s Your Business, Kath is joined by Sarah Griffin from SMILE Mediation for a powerful conversation about conflict, communication and the journey that shaped her career. Sarah explains how mediation can help in work...
From Stroke to Strength - Andrea Rainsford on Rebuilding Life and Business
In this powerful first episode of the new It’s Your Business series (5), Kath speaks to business growth coach Andrea Rainsford about a career built on connection, a life-changing stroke at 32, and the long road back to rebuilding both ...
Add Audio to Your Business - Why Podcasting Works... with Your Fairy Podmother®
In this special solo episode of It’s Your Business, KLG (Your Fairy Podmother®) shares the story behind her 25+ years in audio, from radio news and presenting to podcast production and training.Kath breaks down what a podcast re...
From Solo Founder to CEO - Oliver Alcock on Building, Selling and Buying A Business
In this Ribble Valley Business Awards Special, I’m joined by Oliver Alcock, CEO and owner of The Printed Cup Company, for a brilliant, honest conversation about business growth, reinvention, and keeping your local roots no matter ...
Confidence is a Strategy - Sarah Lynas Coaching
In this Ribble Valley Business Awards Special, I’m joined by Sarah Lynas of Sarah Lynas Coaching, who helps women build real confidence, not the loud, surface-level kind, but the steady self-belief that changes how you show up in ...
More Than Numbers - People, Purpose and Positive Impact at PM+M with Judith Dugdale
In this Ribble Valley Business Awards Special, I’m joined by Judith Dugdale from PM+M Accountants, a Lancashire-founded firm that has been supporting businesses for over 100 years, with offices across Lancashire.Judi...
More Than a Hotel - Weddings, Events and Padel at Mytton Fold, with Molly Heap
In this Ribble Valley Business Awards Special, I’m joined by Molly, Marketing Manager at Mytton Fold, to reveal why it is so much more than a hotel.Molly shares how her role covers every part of the business, from promoting...
Turning Travel Dreams into Reality - Ann Lord of Artisan Escapes
In this Ribble Valley Business Awards Special, I’m joined by Ann Lord, founder of Artisan Escapes, an office-based travel agency in Whalley built around personal service and thoughtfully planned holidays.Ann shares h...
Trusted Legal Advice, with a Truly Local Feel, with Victoria Hill of Harrison Drury
In this Ribble Valley Business Awards Special, I’m joined by Victoria Hill from Harrison Drury Solicitors, talking about their Ribble Valley office based in Clitheroe, and their growing presence across the North West with m...
More Than Tax - Evans Accountants, Your Finance Partner, with James Evans
In this Ribble Valley Business Awards Special, I’m joined by James Evans from Evans Accountants, a long-standing firm originally founded by his dad in the mid-1990s, now based in Whalley.James shares the journey from...
From Whalley to the World - Mantle Packaging Machinery, with Laura Sieczkowski
In this Ribble Valley Business Awards Special, I’m joined by Laura Sieczkowski, Managing Director of Mantle Packaging Machinery Ltd, a brilliant family business based in Whalley that quietly supplies packaging machines used...