With Tracy

Send us a Text Message.The ‘Parent Guide to Education’ is the applauded go to online platform to help parents support their children through the challenging exam years from GCSEs onwards.  Through their experience from both sides of the education system, as teachers and parents, this podcast tracks the business journey of Paul and Emily Hughes.  They share insights into what sparked their decision to set up their business, how they are making it work and what it’s like working as a partnership both professionally and personally.  Warm, witty and intelligent Paul and Emily are natural educators and entertainers – this was such a fun podcast to record I know you will find it both informative and a great listen.Real People Real Stories - you can see more at:@withtracypodcastwww.wentworthconsultancy.co.ukhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbi0iB0105YtSQxPBoJN-0Q

Send us a textInvesting in great brand design is important? Yes or No? Well, whatever your answer, in this episode I talk to a brand designer and find out about their business journey and what got them hooked on branding.  I’ll be asking how they got started, what lead them to set up on their own and the challenges they’ve faced.  Was there a great strategy, grand plan or light bulb moment?  Has becoming an entrepreneur been a good decision? Take a listen and find out answers to these questions and many more.     Real People Real Stories - you can see more at:@withtracypodcastwww.wentworthconsultancy.co.ukhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbi0iB0105YtSQxPBoJN-0Q

Send us a Text Message.Joining the ranks of those entrepreneurs who have taken the leap from the corporate arena into the solo space of business ownership is just what my guest Rachael talks about in this episode.  Listen as we track her story and discover what inspired her, what business she decided to launch and what that journey has been like so far.  Real People Real Stories - you can see more at:@withtracypodcastwww.wentworthconsultancy.co.ukhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbi0iB0105YtSQxPBoJN-0Q

Send us a Text Message.How do you go from working over 10 years with your head in numbers to becoming a successful ghostwriter and journalist and running your own production company?  Well, for my guest in this episode working the shop floor and treading the boards are only part of their journey.  Take a listen as Susan Gordon shares her story of the twists and turns her life took before achieving her goal.  Real People Real Stories - you can see more at:@withtracypodcastwww.wentworthconsultancy.co.ukhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbi0iB0105YtSQxPBoJN-0Q

Send us a Text Message.An inspiring story of how encouragement as a child ignited a passion that turned into a vision that became business reality.  My guest this week started life on the small island of Turks & Caicos, having entrepreneurial parents she was spurred on to attend university in the UK, develop her craft and express herself.  She found London cold and a culture shock but also incredibly inspiring and fell in love with the fashion scene.  Anya Willique gives us an insight into her life as an entrepreneur and setting up her luxury handbag brand from a small island in the Caribbean.  Real People Real Stories - you can see more at:@withtracypodcastwww.wentworthconsultancy.co.ukhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbi0iB0105YtSQxPBoJN-0Q

Send us a textSays Olivia Marocco – founder and editor-in-chief of Brand You Magazine.  This episode delves into her story starting out as an architect but building a career in photography.  She tells us how travelling the world, and meeting incredible women from diverse cultures, nationalities and business backgrounds inspired her to set up the magazine.  But like so many of my recent guests it took a pandemic for her to sit down and develop her idea into reality.  Take a listen and not only discover how she did it and how the magazine is doing but also what else she likes full-bodied and vibrant.Real People Real Stories - you can see more at:@withtracypodcastwww.wentworthconsultancy.co.ukhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbi0iB0105YtSQxPBoJN-0Q

Send us a Text Message.Thinking outside of the box and making decisions are second nature to my guest this week.  Angela Sims who runs Red Tulip, shares in depth her journey from being part of the corporate elite in the housing and public sector arena to running her own business.  Interesting and passionate this episode is a detailed look at Angela’s climb to becoming a successful entrepreneur.  Discover how from her early career working for councils and housing associations she saw the opportunity that would spur her on to step out on her own and start her own business.  There are some real nuggets of wisdom in this podcast. Real People Real Stories - you can see more at:@withtracypodcastwww.wentworthconsultancy.co.ukhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbi0iB0105YtSQxPBoJN-0Q

Send us a Text Message.This is a ‘must’ listen about an extra-ordinary business – colourful, fun and entertaining but non-the-less a business which my guest has had to manage with all its ups and downs.  This episode tracks the story of Natalie Haverstock AKA Miss Ballooniverse and how she became an award-winning comedy actor to running a business based on ‘balloon art’.   Now a ‘go to’ entertainment company, Natalie shares her story about building her business but also keeping it alive during some of the most challenging times for the entertainment industry.  Real People Real Stories - you can see more at:@withtracypodcastwww.wentworthconsultancy.co.ukhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbi0iB0105YtSQxPBoJN-0Q

Send us a textWith over 20 years working in the corporate arena for FTSE 100 companies – this is the story of jumping off that merry-go-round and into the world of business ownership.  My guest, Jeni Carroll gives an open and frank account of what it has been like for her, the ups and downs and the enormous shift it has been becoming her own boss.  Honest, in-sightful and funny Jenny shares the lessons she’s learnt so far. Real People Real Stories - you can see more at:@withtracypodcastwww.wentworthconsultancy.co.ukhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbi0iB0105YtSQxPBoJN-0Q

Send us a textActor, writer, reporter, and film maker and if that wasn’t full-on enough my guest decided to turn entrepreneur.  With several businesses under her belt, Stephanie Drax talks about launching her most recent business Leapfrog Remedies the UK’s first Lactoferrin brand, and their first immune support supplement: Leapfrog Immune.  A quite incredible product with a fascinating story – in such a short time this product is being hailed in the press and by customers ‘as the go-to natural remedy for fighting off cold and flu symptoms, re-balancing the gut and supporting our immune system’.  With-out doubt this is a ‘must listen to’ podcast. Real People Real Stories - you can see more at:@withtracypodcastwww.wentworthconsultancy.co.ukhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbi0iB0105YtSQxPBoJN-0Q

Send us a textIn this episode I talk to a lady who decided to start her own business during the Pandemic in early 2020.  Like so many the forced downtime gave her space to have a rethink.  Having faced some personal challenges and helped a friend through a traumatic experience her decision was to not only change her life but help other women do the same.  So, Jessica Elizabeth Coaching was launched as we were all going through the most extraordinary times – listen and find out if Jessica was ‘crazy or inspired’.Real People Real Stories - you can see more at:@withtracypodcastwww.wentworthconsultancy.co.ukhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbi0iB0105YtSQxPBoJN-0Q

Send us a textFull of energy, creativity and fun that’s my entrepreneurial guest this week.  An incredible lady who I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know over Instagram during the past year.  Hela Wozniak-Kay tells her story from being a ‘trouble shooter’ to ‘connectress’ and ‘a soul sister’ – as founder of the award-winning business networking club for women ‘Sister Snog’. Already intrigued?  You should be, as she says, ‘it’s time to tell my story’, and I can assure you it’s a colourful one… Real People Real Stories - you can see more at:@withtracypodcastwww.wentworthconsultancy.co.ukhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbi0iB0105YtSQxPBoJN-0Q

Send us a Text Message.Talk about storytelling! In this episode I meet a storytelling guru who shares her wonderful colourful story that spans her career, life and future plans.  Now in her 60’s my guest Adrienne Rosen tells us in a witty, informative and warm way how she started out - from doing ‘indentures’ (yes, I know what are those?), facing the challenges of short-hand, to writing a novel, interviewing Poet Laureate Ted Hughes to being kissed by Tom Cruise.  Her journey also took her into the world of business, but the temptation of shopping and the call to write a novel were too strong. Intelligent, funny and open Adrienne chats about all this along with trying to find the courage to publish her novel and finding love.  One episode not to be missed. Real People Real Stories - you can see more at:@withtracypodcastwww.wentworthconsultancy.co.ukhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbi0iB0105YtSQxPBoJN-0Q

Send us a textThis is a great story of not letting go of that ‘nugget of an idea’ and knowing when the time is right to go for it.  My guest, NavyGrey owner, Rachel Carvell-Spedding talks about how her obsession with knitwear started from the memories evoked by her mother’s favourite jumper. After years of searching and never being able to find one like it she took a decision to start her own knitwear company and make the beloved jumper herself.   A big step and not without its challenges, Rachel chats about steep learnings, her passion for wool and how her journey’s been so far.   NavyGrey has already been featured in Vogue, Harpers, The Sunday Times Style, The Daily Telegraph, Stella, The Financial Times, Red Magazine, to name a few.   Real People Real Stories - you can see more at:@withtracypodcastwww.wentworthconsultancy.co.ukhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbi0iB0105YtSQxPBoJN-0Q

Send us a Text Message.Starting his entrepreneurial life at the age of 17 my guest has been running his own businesses for nearly 6 decades and yet remains one of the most laid back people I know.  He tells some of his story, (name dropping along the way) on how his business life unfolded and some of the decisions he nearly didn't make.  Entertaining and interesting join me with Steve Beney owner of Beanie Socks, London.Real People Real Stories - you can see more at:@withtracypodcastwww.wentworthconsultancy.co.ukhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbi0iB0105YtSQxPBoJN-0Q

Send us a textThis podcast gets a glimpse behind the scenes of a woman whose alter ego is Claudia – ‘Organising Claudia’ in fact, and the name she also gave the company.  Rachel Fox aka Organising Claudia chats about why she did this, why she hates ‘wasting time’, how she became a torch bearer for the London Olympics and explains why her Grandmother says; ‘Rachel is ready to kick you up the arse when you need it’.  This is a wonderful insight into the real world of a start-up; the challenges, dedication and instinct that Rachel’s utilised to launch her own business.  Honest, open and fun, I defy you after listening not to head straight to Organising Claudia and get Rachel to sort you out. Real People Real Stories - you can see more at:@withtracypodcastwww.wentworthconsultancy.co.ukhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbi0iB0105YtSQxPBoJN-0Q

Send us a Text Message.This podcast covers the frank and open account of Jack Rivlin’s entrepreneurial journey from setting up a Uni newspaper at Cambridge to becoming CEO of an international news media business. He tells what it was like building a fast paced, dynamic company on both sides of the pond to the challenging realities of selling it.  He created The Tab to provide students, ‘fast news and entertainment direct to their rooms" and that’s exactly what he did.  Gaining investment and a massive social media following success and growth happened quickly - it was all heady stuff.  But this is not a story about plaudits and glory but an insightful and honest interview full of key learnings, throwing a spotlight on questions rarely asked - this an education for any one in business.    Real People Real Stories - you can see more at:@withtracypodcastwww.wentworthconsultancy.co.ukhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbi0iB0105YtSQxPBoJN-0Q

Send us a Text Message.In this episode we hear from Jill Bausch co-founder of Vivepoint, an executive coaching organisation, but that is just a snippet of what she has been up to.  Living and working  across Asia, Africa, North America and Europe her career has been as vibrant and diverse as those countries.  With a MSc in Population and International Development, she’s also a qualified Practitioner in Executive Coaching and been CEO at Futures Group Europe, managing healthcare impact and behaviour change programmes globally.   On top of that she set up VivePoint a business that specialises in talent management and executive coaching, she says to “convert thinking about doing into action”, and currently also sits as a Director for SRI Executive a global Executive Search and Strategy consulting practice.  And guess what I have left out a fair bit so join in the conversation With Tracy and Jill and find out the rest of her story. Real People Real Stories - you can see more at:@withtracypodcastwww.wentworthconsultancy.co.ukhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbi0iB0105YtSQxPBoJN-0Q

Send us a Text Message.This podcast charts the career of Laura Dinham a lady who started life as an accountant but thought ‘no’ this is not for me so took off sailing across the Pacific having only ever been out in a dinghy before!  She then spent 2 years ‘yacht hopping’ round the world before becoming a chef on super-yachts.  When suddenly on a trip home she suffered a severe allergic reaction to dairy.  After trying prescribed medication with no luck, she turned to a naturapath which actually worked, so Laura decided to make another career move this time to research and study functional nutrition and lifestyle medicine.  Passing with flying colours her passion grew and she launched Laura Dinham Nutrition.  Another adventure which she has now expanded to include the new Hocatt Ozone therapy travelling around the South of Britain.  Listen and find out more about this incredible woman. Real People Real Stories - you can see more at:@withtracypodcastwww.wentworthconsultancy.co.ukhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbi0iB0105YtSQxPBoJN-0Q

Send us a textThere’s magic in the air on this podcast as I talk to Magician and Mind Reader Chris Wall.  Since the age of 10, after watching his first magic show, in his words ‘I immediately knew I wanted to amaze my own audience’.  This kick-started years of learning the art of magic and then just as he had mastered that he decided to add mind-reading to his repertoire.  But turning this kind of dream into a money making business has it’s challenges – reading minds does not equip you to see the future, and suddenly COVID-19 struck just as he was getting up and running.  But like so many he was determined to survive and online was the only option – YES magic and mind-reading over zoom.  Listen to Chris’s story so far and how he is ‘amazing’ his own audiences.Real People Real Stories - you can see more at:@withtracypodcastwww.wentworthconsultancy.co.ukhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbi0iB0105YtSQxPBoJN-0Q