Watch Me Go: Building a Tech Business on Her Own Terms with Yvonne Lindsay

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Watch Me Go: Building a Tech Business on Her Own Terms with Yvonne Lindsay

🎙️ Hosts: Helen McMillan & Will Pearce 🎤 Guest: Yvonne Lindsay – Founder & Managing Director, Telecom Networks

Episode Summary:

What happens when a woman enters a room full of men and builds her own empire anyway?

In this powerful episode, Helen and Will are joined by Yvonne Lindsay, an entrepreneur who left the corporate world to launch her own telecoms business and hasn’t looked back. From facing outdated stereotypes to raising her kids while leading multimillion-pound deals, Yvonne shares what it really means to lead with purpose, grit, and unapologetic authenticity.

This isn’t just a conversation about business. It’s about breaking barriers, building confidence, and reshaping what leadership can look like in tech and beyond.

🔍 What’s Covered:

1️⃣ From BT to Boardroom – Why Yvonne stepped away from corporate to go it alone 2️⃣ Pink Drills & Power Moves – Flipping perceptions in a male-dominated industry 3️⃣ Business Divorce – The hard lessons that shaped a stronger leadership mindset 4️⃣ Leadership & Motherhood – Raising a baby while running a business 5️⃣ Female Representation – Why we need more women at the top (and how to make it happen) 6️⃣ Confidence, Culture & the Next Generation – Teaching our daughters they belong in the room

Key Takeaways:

✔️ You don’t need permission to lead - just courage and conviction ✔️ Culture change starts with conversation—and sometimes a pink toolbox ✔️ Balancing business and motherhood is hard, but it’s possible ✔️ Women in tech don’t just belong - they’re essential to its future ✔️ If you can’t find a seat at the table, build your own

👇 Join the Conversation:

✅ Listen now to hear Yvonne’s journey of resilience, bold decisions, and real leadership ✅ What moment made you say “watch me go”? Share your story in the comments

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