Best Eleanor Mayrhofer Podcasts (2025)

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Freelancing in Munich as an Industrial Designer with Gray Dawdy 51:01

1M ago51:01

51:01

Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? In this episode of the Germany Expat Business Show, I caught up with a friend, and sort-of-former-colleague, Gray Dawdy. I met Gray while I was contracting at a service design agency, where he often enjoyed a friendly chat while making a coffee in the agency Teeküche and bonded over our mutual Ca…

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From Syrian Refugee to Successful Co-founder with Tarek Abousamra of Co-Tasker 39:18

2M ago39:18

39:18

Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? In this episode I talk to Tarek Abousamra, an inspiring entrepreneur who journeyed from Syria to Germany. Tarek's story is one of resilience and determination, culminating in the founding of Co-Tasker, a platform that connects people with service providers for various tasks. Tarek fled Syria due …

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Raising Kids and Businesses in Munich with Gelyn Well 48:50

3M ago48:50

48:50

Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Gelyn, a mom who moved to Germany at the height of the pandemic in 2020, found herself jobless and very pregnant. Inspired by her daughter (and probably a few hormones), she wrote her first children’s book, "Most of All, You Are Loved," a response to the pandemic, divisiveness, demonstrations, th…

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Launching an Alpine Yoga Business in Germany with Erin Wilson 51:43

4M ago51:43

51:43

Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? After a decade as a competitive gymnast in South Carolina, Erin found both excitement and uncertainty in shifting her focus. Her college years, filled with new opportunities and inspiring mentors, led her to discover a passion for yoga and fitness—not just as a student, but as a teacher. A six-mo…

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From Montreal to Frankfurt (and an E-Residency Hack) with Afshan Shamani 45:56

4M ago45:56

45:56

Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Afshan Samani's journey from Iran to becoming the CEO and co-founder of PinoSell is a masterclass in resilience and innovation. After navigating cultural challenges and personal setbacks, including a broken engagement during her PhD in Canada, Afshan pivoted from academia to a dynamic career in t…

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Burning thoughts on career transition, solopreneurship and life in Germany with Ricardo Brito 42:54

5M ago42:54

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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? “The solopreneur journey really is a mirror that reflects your deepest beliefs, fears, doubts, and limitations. It's a process of growth that forces you to confront not only the external and practical challenges but also the internal ones—those that affect how you see yourself, the world around y…

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Insights and Advice on Entrepreneurship and Legal Solutions in Germany with Olivia Marcu-Iordanescu 45:23

6M ago45:23

45:23

Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? I became familiar with Olivia and her work through the WEM Facebook Group (Women Entrepreneurs in Munich). It was clear to me from the jump that she’s a go-getter. We had a coffee chat and then we actually met in person at the I Am Expat fair in Berlin in the summer of 2024. Olivia Marcu-Iordănes…

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DanRam's Global journey to Emceeing Excellence in Germany 52:27

6M ago52:27

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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? I've been wowed by DanRam's LinkedIn profile for awhile, so I was delighted when he agreed to be a guest on the podcast last summer. DanRam travels the globe as an Event MC & Speaker at over 100 events a year. Hosting changemakers like President Barack Obama, billionaire founders Sir Richard Bran…

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Helping ausländer new moms in Germany with Gitanjali More 53:59

7M ago53:59

53:59

Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Navigating German bureaucracy can be quite challenging, especially when you don’t speak German, are new to the processes and don’t know what support is available to you. If you’re a new parent in Germany, you’ve probably heard of Elternzeit, Elterngeld and Kindergeld and are totally overwhelmed b…

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Season 3 kick off and introducing The Germany List 4:39

7M ago4:39

4:39

Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Hey everyone! Season 3 is FINALLY underway. Also, big announcement! I'm excited to introduce The Germany List. This came out of the need to connect and support the expat business community in Germany, this open directory is a centralized resource for international entrepreneurs, creators, and ser…

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How to build a successful portable business and popular facebook groups with Lora McInturf 42:10

11M ago42:10

42:10

Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Lora McInturf supports high-performing lawyers and business professionals primarily in law, IT, finance, accounting, and coaching. Lora's business is 100% virtual. She's worked with professionals and businesses around the world - from over 40 countries and counting. She is also a founder and co-l…

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Prost! Bringing More Beer Innovation to Germany with Higgins Ale Works 45:49

11M ago45:49

45:49

Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Jen and her husband Paul Higgins are originally from NJ. A career opportunity for Paul brought them to Munich in 2003 and Jen kept her IT career on track so they stayed. In 2018 they founded a small craft beer brewery in the heart of Munich's brewing district, creating American styled ales. In 20…

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Leveraging Specialized Knowlege to Found an Enterprising Business in Renewables - Ira Ribeiro 49:24

12M ago49:24

49:24

Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Thermodemand, founded by Irapua Santos Ribeiro, is a consultancy focused on sustainable energy solutions for industrial applications, particularly in solar and renewable process heat technologies. His company aims to help industrial clients reduce their carbon footprint and operational costs. Ira…

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Dedicated to make moving to Germany and finding work easier with Cheryl Howard 49:59

1y ago49:59

49:59

Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? A Canadian in Berlin for 10+ years, Cheryl has the unique experience of moving to Berlin – not once, but twice. During her time in Berlin, she's had five different visas and worked as both a freelancer and a permanent employee for numerous German companies. Her day jobs include working as a hirin…

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Winning Marketing Strategies for Detail-Oriented Germans with Mandy Borchardt 47:28

1y ago47:28

47:28

Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Mandy Borchardt is a German marketing strategist and translator helping small non-German businesses to market their brand in Germany. In 2015 she went freelance full time as a translator for English and Spanish into German, working for translation agencies and direct clients. After a few years, s…

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Building a Large and Loyal Audience with Jen + Yvonne of Simple Germany 52:57

1y ago52:57

52:57

Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? I stumbled across Jen and Yvonne of Simple Germany through their YouTube channel, and boy am I glad I did! Jen was born and raised in Guatemala and sought better quality of life due to LGBTQ+ rights and security concerns. Yvonne was raised in Germany but always wanted to explore the world and wor…

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Diversity, Children’s Products & E-commerce with Peter & May, Berlin Founders of Kidsimply 33:24

1y ago33:24

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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? In this episode I talk to May and Peter Kamya, the Berlin-based founders of Kidsimply. Peter is originally from the UK and May’s family immigrated to Germany from Thailand when she was five years old. Kidsimply is an online shop selling diverse and inclusive books and toys. Through the KidSimply …

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Growing up in Ukraine to Finding a Passion Filled Side-Hustle in Munich 32:34

1y ago32:34

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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Tetyana Pirker came from Ukraine to Munich in 2002. She studied psychology in the university of Munich and afterwards she started a career at Accenture as IT SAP consultant. After many years SAP consulting he looked for a ‘soul business’. After the birth of her first child in 2017 she discovered …

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Should You Start A Side Hustle in Germany? 5:52

1y ago5:52

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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Time for another episode of The Germany Expat Business Show Mailbag! This time I’m sharing a question from Nutan Jaeger. Nutan is a trained architect turned writer who moved to Munich with her German husband. She was laid off from her job and has worked as a freelancer in Germany before but alway…

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From NYC to Berlin and Crushing it in the Insurance Business with John Ismailoglu 44:17

1+ y ago44:17

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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? It was a thrill when John Ismailoglu cheerfully accepted my request for a podcast interview. He is hands down one of my favorite LinkedIn follows, posting about - of all things - Insurance! A fellow American born and raised in NYC, John is a ‘4th culture’ person with a family story that spans Tur…

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Mastering the Art of Leadership as a Munich Transplant with Gretchen Nemechek 51:53

1+ y ago51:53

51:53

Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Leaving the warm beaches of California for Munich? Gretchen and her family did just that. The result is an inspiring story of her career evolution from a CMO in the B2B software industry to business founder and entrepreneur. In this conversation Gretchen and I talk about the whirlwind of relocati…

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Mailbag: How Do I Get More Clients? 12:46

1+ y ago12:46

12:46

Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? A subscriber to my newsletter asks the eternal question: How do I get more clients? I share my response. Links mentioned in this episode: 4 Thrilling Things That Suddenly Happened When I Committed to a Niche How to Find Clients Online with Enjoyment and Ease How to Grow Your Business Online (news…

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Giving Migrant Entrepreneurs a Boost in Germany's Tech Scene with Laila Zohaib 34:55

1+ y ago34:55

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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Laila is a Startup Coach from Stuttgart, who wants to create a safe space for migrant founders in Germany through the community empowerment project ‘The Migrant Accelerator’. She loves to talk about lived allyship and inclusion for investors and corporates. She is also the host of The Migrant Acc…

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How to go from Ausländer Employee to Successful Company Owner with Ranjit Venkatesh 39:42

1+ y ago39:42

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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Imagine uprooting your life and moving to a country where you don't speak the language to chase a dream. That's precisely what Ranjit did when he left India for Germany, and his journey is nothing short of remarkable. In our heart-to-heart, Ranjit, a seasoned entrepreneur, walks us through his ch…

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Cold Calling in Broken German to a 7 Figure Business with Dan Norenberg 46:10

1+ y ago46:10

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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Dan's journey of transforming into an entrepreneurial powerhouse is a real inspiration and a living demonstration of the good old American 'Can Do' spirit. He shares candid tales of his early days grappling with language barriers and the incredible stroke of luck that led him from the doing resea…

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What's your Magic? Exploring her German Roots and Becoming a Brand Expert with Karina Weber 56:06

1+ y ago56:06

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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? In this episode I talk to Karina Weber, also known as the Brand Architect. We talk about her journey from Canada to Germany, where she built a flourishing marketing business, specialized in branding and carved a niche within female, service-oriented businesses struggling with branding issues. Kar…

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From odd jobs in Berlin to successful sales expert with Penny Blackmore 40:16

1+ y ago40:16

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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Imagine taking a leap of faith, moving to a new country, and building a successful business with no university degree in hand. This was the journey of Penny Blackmore, a sales and marketing consultant who transitioned to freelancing in Germany. Join us as we explore Penny's fascinating journey to…

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From Student Visa to Amazing Side Hustle Success with Aazar Shad 41:01

1+ y ago41:01

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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Ever wondered how a successful entrepreneur and side-hustler from a foreign land made it big in Germany? Aazar Shad is a hustler, entrepreneur and marketer. He loves ads, tearing them down and figuring out why they work. He runs an expat newsletter, The Munich Post with 5500+ subscribers. Origina…

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How to Make Your Expat SEO Awesome with Sarah Moon 50:28

2y ago50:28

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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Get set for a thrilling journey through the intriguing world of SEO with our remarkable guest, Sarah Moon. With her roots in Luxembourg and extended stay in Ireland, Sarah Is it possible to get SEO traction if your content and marketing is in, say English (for example!) but you live in Germany? I…

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How a Udemy Course Lead to Thousands of Euros in Client Contracts with Emily Hughes 54:59

2y ago54:59

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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Emily Hughes is an American and the founder of Emily Claire & Co an agency that specializes in copywriting and influencer marketing for B2C female founders, based out of Hamburg. Emily has a great 'How I ended up in Germany story.' She was working as a performer on a German cruise ship! After doc…

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Brewing Success: Hungry Tea Masters Entrepreneurial Journey in Germany 48:46

2y ago48:46

48:46

Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? In this episode I talk with Laura Ung, a performance marketing manager by day and along with her partner Stewart is a tea master when not at her 9-5. Coming from Southeast Asia, she trod an uncommon path, navigating language barriers, cultural differences, and a challenging experience with a micr…

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From Love-Struck Expat to Agile Goal-Setting Guru: Stefania Leventour's Journey to Startup Success 39:13

2y ago39:13

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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Ever wonder how a French expat found success with her own business in Frankfurt? Stefania Laventure, the brilliant mind behind Pimp My Product, shares her journey from love-struck expat to agile goal-setting guru in this episode. Listen in as Stefania reveals how she assists startups in finding f…

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How to Launch A Subscription Children’s Book Service: Lisa Davis’ Story Post Online Adventure 51:42

2y ago51:42

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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Originally from America, Lisa moved to Germany from London and launched her online bookshop Story Post. We literally talk shop about why she chose Shopify, Facebook ads, and the challenges of marketing in the EU. In this episode Lisa and I also talked about: Some of the post-Brexit challenges of …

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Fighting the Man and Winning to Bring Tortillas to Germany with Jesus Neverez 29:09

2y ago29:09

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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Ready to embark on a mouthwatering journey? Join me as I chat with Jesus Navarrez, an expat from Mexico City living in Munich, who shares the story of his Mexican food import business that changed the game for authentic Mexican cuisine Germany. From the origins of his venture to the hurdles he fa…

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From teaching English to corporate coaching at Allianz and Airbus with Tim Nash 51:19

2y ago51:19

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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Tim is a native Californian who has been in Germany over 20 years. He's an experienced coach, facilitator and trusted advisor. For over two decades he has helped young professionals to C-level executives generate clarity, confidence and momentum for lasting change. In addition People & Organizati…

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Founding a GbR and landing work with German brands on Instagram with Emilia Puentes 44:45

2y ago44:45

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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Emilia Puentes is a stop motion and paper artist originally from Wisconsin. Emilia co-owns Pairem with her business partner, Natalie, the brand director who takes care of all things marketing for Pairem. Pairem creates eye-catching visuals with the magic of stop motion and paper animation. It's a…

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From relocation reset to more clients than she could handle with Geneviève Retzlaff 36:52

2y ago36:52

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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? In this episode, I had a fun and insightful conversation with Genevieve Retzlaff about her journey from being a successful HR professional in Montreal to moving to Germany and starting her own business, Grow Better Together. We discussed: How 3 years of ‘reflection’ helped her refocus building he…

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118 | Eleanor Mayrhofer 36:38

3+ y ago36:38

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In this episode, Tammi is once again joined by Eleanor Mayrhofer, a Squarespace website designer and digital strategist at her self-named business. Elanor shares her journey from employed designer to freelancer as she moved from the States to Europe. She gives a behind-the-scenes chat about how she developed her signature doe in a day service inclu…

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117 | Launching A New Website 41:56

3+ y ago41:56

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In this episode, Tammi is joined by Eleanor Mayrhofer, a Squarespace website designer and digital strategist at her self-named business. Together they talk about launching a new website, things to consider before and after and how to make sure your new site gains maximum effect on those first few days of being live. Eleanor shares her wisdom when i…

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116 | Brand Story - Susanna Reay 56:45

3+ y ago56:45

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In this episode, Tammi is once again joined by Susanna Reay - business coach for introverts and founder of The Introvert Way Roadmap. Susanna shares her business journey which started in the world of bricks & mortar stores and an opportunity to move abroad whilst also studying for her MBA. Whilst moving across Europe, she found a love for working o…

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115 | Introverts In Business 1:10:47

3+ y ago1:10:47

1:10:47

In this episode, Tammi is joined by Susanna Reay - business coach for introverts and founder of The Introvert Way Roadmap. Together they explore the stereotypes and facts about introverts, how they may approach business differently and the common experiences, challenges and strengths that come with this personality type. They discuss how to thrive …

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114 | Cherry Blossom Management 1:03:44

3+ y ago1:03:44

1:03:44

In this episode, Tammi is once again joined by Kate Browning, an online business support manager and mentor for virtual assistants at her business Cherry Blossom Management. Kate shares how she decided to launch her own business when she finally had enough of workign 60+ hours weeks for someone else. After leaving her role with no savings - or plan…

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113 | Planning for Busier Times 1:01:18

3+ y ago1:01:18

1:01:18

In this episode, Tammi is joined by Kate Browning, an online business support manager and mentor for virtual assistants at her business Cherry Blossom Management. Listen in as they discuss why planning is important (and it's not always the obvious answers) and how to recognize when those busier times are likely to hit our businesses. They dive into…

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112 | Brand Story: Cheer Up Marketing 43:58

3+ y ago43:58

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In this episode, Tammi is once again joined by Kelly Cookson - Email Copywriter & Educator at her business Cheer Up Marketing. Kelly shares how becoming a mum and a passing comment about needing to plan for round the school care lit a fire in her to leave the corporate world and create her own balance as a new mum. After a string of secret side hus…

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111 | Embracing Email Marketing 1:00:34

3+ y ago1:00:34

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In this episode, Tammi is joined by Kelly Cookson - Email Copywriter & Educator at her business Cheer Up Marketing. Listen in as they discuss the benefits of including email marketing in your wider strategy, how it supports your audience and what makes an effective email campaign. Kelly shares bundles of tips on what to include and they explore som…

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110 | Brand Story: Taylory 40:56

3+ y ago40:56

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In this episode, Tammi is once again joined by Paula Cohen, business coach at her business Taylory Paula shares how she felt as her career went from strength to strength with frequent promotions left her feeling jaded when she hit the career ceiling in the company. She talks about how her background as an athlete competing for GB led her to underst…

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109 | Navigating Your Pricing 1:06:25

3+ y ago1:06:25

1:06:25

In this episode, Tammi is joined by Paula Cohen, business coach at her business Taylory Together they discuss why pricing is so important for your business, the emotional conenction and challenges we experience with setting and asking for our prices, and how to navigate our income strategy. Tamm and Paula talk about their own pricing journeys and t…

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108 | Brand Story - Unhidden 55:59

3+ y ago55:59

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In this episode, Tammi is once again joined by Victoria Jenkins - disability advocate, speaker, writer and founder of her business Unhidden. Victoria shares her journey from studying fashion and working with brands such as Victoria Beckham, to developing her own clothing range with accessibility and disability at the forefront. After a near-death e…

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107 | Digital Ableism & Representation 59:31

3+ y ago59:31

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In this episode, Tammi is joined by Victoria Jenkins - disability advocate, speaker, writer and founder of her business Unhidden. Together the discuss how as business owners we can ensure we are being as accessible as possible to support everyone who could benefit from working with us regardless of their ability or preferences. In a time when a lot…

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106 | Brand Story - Sales Training With Enfys 45:06

3+ y ago45:06

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In this episode, Tammi is once again joined by Enfys Maloney - sales trainer at her business Sales Training with Enfys. Enfys shares how the pandemic impacted her travel business so significantly she needed to find an alternative way of making money rather than sitting around and waiting for the world to go back to 'normal'. Returning to her other …

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