In this episode, Natasha welcomes Rosalind Guy, a business leader and mentor who specialises in empowering executives to unlock their potential, purpose, and passion. Rosalind shares her inspiring journey, beginning with her teenage entrepreneurial aspirations and her experience presenting a business plan to potential investors. Despite facing challenges, including gender biases and financial hurdles, she pivoted her career towards helping others transform their businesses across various industries.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Early Entrepreneurial Experience: The journey began in the late teenage years with a youth enterprise scheme, where a business plan was created and presented to potential backers, highlighting the importance of mentorship in business development.

• Overcoming Challenges: Despite receiving backing from four dragons for a travel agency business idea, financial constraints and gender biases led to the decision to pivot towards helping others set up their businesses instead.

• Diverse Career Path: The individual has worked across various industries, including travel, manufacturing, and FinTech, focusing on business transformation and system implementation, which has contributed to their expertise in empowering business leaders.

• Clipper Round the World Yacht Race: Participating in this challenging sailing race not only provided a unique travel experience but also demonstrated the importance of stepping out of comfort zones and embracing new challenges, despite personal limitations like seasickness.

• Value of Travel: Travelling is viewed as a means to broaden perspectives and understand different cultures, emphasising that such experiences can be transformative and enriching, both personally and professionally.

BEST MOMENTS

"I received four backers for the business... the only challenge was as I had to get 4,000 pounds, but back then that was a lot of money."

"I think it's incredible. I've had lots of opportunities that when you look back across your career, you've always have these glimmers or doors that if you'd gone through different doors, it would have happened differently."

"You know, the younger Rosalind had that entrepreneurial-ness within you already because you wanted to set up a travel agency."

"I think travelling broadens the mind and it lets you experience different cultures in different ways."

"Being seasick doesn't stop you from doing this. If that's what you want to do, do it."

OUR LINKS

www.exquisitesalon.co

https://www.instagram.com/exquisite1hbs/

HOST BIO

Natasha is a seasoned hairdresser with over 14 years of experience in the beauty industry, renowned for her passion, skill, and dedication to her craft. Specializing in creating personalized, stunning styles, she has worked with clients of all hair types, consistently earning a reputation for boosting confidence and empowering individuals through their hair transformations. Natasha’s approach combines creativity with precision, ensuring each client feels valued and understood. Natasha looks to share insights from the world of hairstyling, creativity, and inspiration, alongside real conversations and meaningful discussions

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In this inspiring episode of Beyond the Salon Chair, Natasha welcomes Ousha Demello, a former business lecturer turned successful entrepreneur, international speaker, and best-selling author. Ousha shares her transformative journey from academia to entrepreneurship, highlighting the importance of mentorship and taking calculated risks. She discusses the challenges she faced, including overcoming personal adversity, and emphasises the power of storytelling in her writing. Ousha's book, "Left in Peace, Not Pieces," serves as a testament to her resilience and desire to help others find their voice.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Importance of Mentorship: Seeking guidance from a mentor can significantly accelerate your journey in entrepreneurship.

• Pros and Cons Evaluation: When considering a major career change, creating a pros and cons list can provide clarity.

• Small Steps Lead to Success: Breaking down large goals into smaller, manageable milestones is crucial. Consistent, incremental progress can lead to significant achievements over time.

• Sharing Your Story: Writing a book can be a powerful way to share personal experiences and insights. It not only serves as a legacy but also helps connect with others who may be facing similar challenges.

• Focus on Forward Movement: Maintaining a forward-looking mindset is essential for personal growth. Dwelling on past challenges can hinder progress, while focusing on future possibilities can lead to success and fulfilment.

BEST MOMENTS

"There are two types of education. One that's going to help you earn a living and the second is going to teach you how to live a life in fulfilment."

"When you have a solution to a problem, and if you're not sharing it, that's selfish."

"I realised that my job was limiting my potential. There were so many dreams I had."

"It's nice to take the plunge and to just leave your work, but essentially it would be a better idea to do what you're doing, possibly as a side hustle."

"Whatever the reason is for you, it doesn't matter. Just write the book."

OUR LINKS

www.exquisitesalon.co

https://www.instagram.com/exquisite1hbs/

HOST BIO

Natasha is a seasoned hairdresser with over 14 years of experience in the beauty industry, renowned for her passion, skill, and dedication to her craft. Specialising in creating personalised, stunning styles, she has worked with clients of all hair types, consistently earning a reputation for boosting confidence and empowering individuals through their hair transformations. Natasha’s approach combines creativity with precision, ensuring each client feels valued and understood. Natasha looks to share insights from the world of hairstyling, creativity, and inspiration, alongside real conversations and meaningful discussions

This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

In this inspiring episode of Beyond the Salon Chair, Natasha welcomes award-winning jewellery entrepreneur and personal development expert Donna Lane. Donna shares her remarkable journey, beginning with her time at L'Oreal, where she led innovative marketing campaigns, including flying clients to Paris on Concorde. Donna opens up about her struggles, including overcoming a toxic relationship and the challenges of motherhood after experiencing multiple miscarriages.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Personal Development Journey: The guest emphasises the importance of personal development, sharing experiences with renowned figures like Joe Dispenza, Paul McKenna, and Tony Robbins, which helped shape her understanding of the mind and its potential.

• Overcoming Adversity: She discusses her journey of escaping a toxic relationship and the challenges of being a single parent, highlighting the significance of self-love and seeking help during difficult times.

• The Power of Memory: The concept of the "Remembering Technique" is introduced, which focuses on using memory to manifest positive outcomes in life.

• Manifestation through Visualisation: The guest explains how visualising positive experiences, such as a holiday, can lead to actualising those experiences in real life.

• Practical Application: The guest shares her personal success stories, including overcoming obstacles to achieve her dream home and helping others through the Remembering Technique, demonstrating its effectiveness in various aspects of life.

BEST MOMENTS

"I managed to have a child at 45, which again broke all the records."

"The first and foremost, which I didn't realise, was to go get help."

"You are what you think you are, and you are right."

"I was with a fantasist narcissist... You think you're going mad because you know, and obviously it's never your fault."

"The mind cannot tell the difference between imagined and reality."

OUR LINKS

www.exquisitesalon.co

https://www.instagram.com/exquisite1hbs/

HOST BIO

Natasha is a seasoned hairdresser with over 14 years of experience in the beauty industry, renowned for her passion, skill, and dedication to her craft. Specializing in creating personalized, stunning styles, she has worked with clients of all hair types, consistently earning a reputation for boosting confidence and empowering individuals through their hair transformations. Natasha’s approach combines creativity with precision, ensuring each client feels valued and understood. Natasha looks to share insights from the world of hairstyling, creativity, and inspiration, alongside real conversations and meaningful discussions

This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/