Beste Business Success Stories podcaster (2024)

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"There’s lots of plus points about being in business with your husband." with Elaine Cooper-Willox 32:47

21h ago32:47

32:47

Born and bred in Aberdeen, Elaine is an expert is all things kitchen and remodeling. As an owner of John Willox Kitchen Design for over 10 years Elaine is well-versed and experienced in running a thriving business. In today episode, Elaine reflects on her journey to this point, the challenges COVID-19 brought to her business, and her advice to fell…

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008: "I Reclaimed Myself" - Hannah Sward's Memoir of Rejection & Redemption 23:59

30d ago23:59

23:59

Hannah Sward was abandoned by her mother, and lived with her poet father on an island with no stores or cars. Kidnapped and molested by a stranger at age six, she grew up to be a stripper and a sex worker with a taste for crystal meth - with stops along the way for silent gurus, sugar daddies, and drinking in the public bathroom before therapy sess…

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Anything you do in business is a gamble, if you're not believing in your Plan A, should it really be your Plan A? 28:22

2d ago28:22

28:22

Rachel Mearns is the principal at the Aberdeen Academy of Performing Arts. She has a passion for dance and drama and has turned it into a successful full-time business. At her school not only does she teach a variety of ages but a variety of styles and disciplines. In today’s episode she shares her entrepreneurial journey from a roadside lemonade s…

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"Always be a leader and never a follower” with Stephanie Mann 39:42

5d ago39:42

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It’s time to lay down the law. Today's episode features Stephanie Mann, A partner at Laurie & CO solicitors LLP. She specialises in all things property and estate law, helping people of all different backgrounds across Scotland. As a partner of an all-female partner firm, Stephanie speaks about the challenges she faced as a young female starting ou…

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“You can’t have it all without some help and support ” with Rhian Morgan 34:59

7d ago34:59

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Today’s podcast is all about the money- specifically what women can do to plan for their finances. When Rhian Morgan started at Accumen Financial Planning in 2006, it was because she loved meeting and speaking to people within the financial sector. Nearly 20 years later she has risen through the ranks from paraplanner to financial advisor and is no…

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“You can’t deliver service excellence with a demotivated workforce” with Margaret Brown 43:59

9d ago43:59

43:59

For the past 30 years Margeret has built her company Margeret Brown consulting, a leadership coaching business, from the ground up. After dropping out of university Margaret didn’t let that set her back, and instead threw herself into the workforce with zeal, she shortly found herself in sales- where her strong leadership and customer feedback allo…

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“I am resilient but not infallible” with Sarah Smith 40:00

13d ago40:00

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After 17 years working in the financial sector Sarah Smith was made redundant in 2019. While some may view this as a loss, Sarah saw this as a sign for her to finally pursue her passion. So, in January of that year, Sarah started Lightbulb.Coach. A coaching service set out to help shape the futures of young people in school and beyond. In today’s e…

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007: "My Accountability Made the Difference" - Tash Durkins on the lessons learned in failing a critical FAA mission 11:26

2M ago11:26

11:26

⚡️MINI⚡️ "Just when I thought I was making progress, I get a phone call from one of my peers telling me, 'the project is being taken away from you. You will no longer lead it because you failed.'" Tash Durkins, a US Federal Government executive, recounts a pivotal moment early in her executive career at the FAA. Drawing inspiration from Brené Brown…

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006: "Failure-free Success is a Myth" - My Nonlinear Path to Success, ft. MAURA LIGHTFOOT 18:29

2M ago18:29

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"The biggest takeaway from that completely cringeworthy pattern of experiences was humility. The humility to accept and understand when you've made a mistake." Taking risks means making mistakes, but by pushing herself into unfamiliar situations, Maura has been able to cultivate growth mindset, which has led to a career full of rich adventure and e…

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005: "Failure was like an abusive relationship I couldn't leave" - BRITT FRANK on Overcoming Addiction & Redefining Success 17:34

2M ago17:34

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"I didn't think of myself as a failure. I thought of myself as broken." Britt Frank, LSCSW, licensed neuro-psychotherapist and author of The Science of Stuck, shares her intimate relationship with failure, describing it as an abusive relationship that she couldn't escape. From addiction to professional set-backs, she ultimately broke the cycle and …

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004: "I failed my first mission for Richard Branson" - Embracing Failure as a Leader - JEAN OELWANG, CEO, Virgin Unite 18:38

3M ago18:38

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When she first joined Virgin Unite as CEO, Jean Oelwang was tasked with presenting a transformative idea to a room full of esteemed world leaders, including former US President Jimmy Carter, Nelson Mandela, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and her boss, Richard Branson. However, her initial presentation did not go as planned, leaving the former perfectioni…

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003: Beyond Limits: 7-time Paralympian CHRIS WADELL's Quest to Summit Mt. Kilimanjaro Unassisted 36:55

3M ago36:55

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Chris Waddell was in college when a skiing accident left him paralyzed from the waist down. The moment he learned that he would never walk again was a moment of reckoning, and it was in its own way, only the beginning. What followed was an incredibly accomplished career as a Hall of Fame skier, 7 Paralympics, 13 medals, and a new mission to summit …

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002: My Fall Out w/ a Hollywood A+ Lister Almost Destroyed Me - JACQUELINE NAGLE is Speaking Up 36:47

3M ago36:47

36:47

Jacqueline remembers the exact day that she lost complete control over her narrative, her business and her reputation. She had been publicly celebrated across Australia as noisily as she was eviscerated when her renowned project with Hollywood's Sweetheart - an Oscar-winning actress and producer - ultimately fell through. Jacqueline has never been …

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001: Trusting Your Gut: Lessons from a Kidnapping Survivor - Jessica Buchanan 38:52

3M ago38:52

38:52

"One last time, we walked out that door. And I will always describe that moment as one of the most important moments of my life, because I walked out that door and my life changed." Jessica Buchanan survived captivity in Somalia for 93 days. This is a story of survival, courage, and the will to thrive against all odds. Jessica shares her incredible…

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🎬 TRAILER: Introducing The Other Side of Success + Host, Ella Lucas-Averett 2:01

3M ago2:01

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Failure hurts. But it's not just inevitable, it is *required* in the pursuit of excellence. Welcome to "The Other Side of Success," where we share epic stories of failure on the path to greatness. In each episode, we expose the hidden side of success. You'll hear from wildly successful people that every failure you survive is a lesson - and that th…

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Overcoming gender barriers in the automotive industry 49:22

3M ago49:22

49:22

Elaine Arthur of QA Vehicle Solutions in a conversation with Brenda Hector shares her experiences and insights on overcoming gender barriers in the automotive industry, creating a supportive work environment, and networking for business success. Elaine discussed her personal journey, the importance of treating staff like family, and emphasized the …

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Instilling an entrepreneurial mindset at a young age 35:11

4M ago35:11

35:11

Brenda Hector and Denise Pitot of The ActionCOACH Foundation discuss the importance of instilling an entrepreneurial mindset in young people and nurturing their business ownership skills. They emphasize the need for access to childcare, funding, and visibility for female entrepreneurs, as well as the value of ActionCOACHes in helping owners become …

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Live from the iHeart Radio Theater with Entrepreneur and Podcast Host Will Lucas 54:55

5M ago54:55

54:55

Change is inevitable in business, but understanding how each decision impacts your entire operation is crucial. In this LIVE bonus episode, Jannese and Austin sit down with Will Lucas. Will is the founder and CEO of Creadio, a marketing and production agency, and CEO and founder of the private social club TolHouse. He also hosts the podcast “Black …

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Worry less and trust yourself, everything will work out with Maya Vertigans 26:43

5M ago26:43

26:43

"If this won't matter in 5 years, don't spend long on it now" great advice from the founder of Planner Bee VA Services Maya Vertigans always knew that her fate was to be a business owner so she started straight out of university. In this episode, she talks to Brenda Hector of ActionCOACH about her journey and shares the message she would give to he…

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Keeping it in the family with The Property Girls 33:40

5M ago33:40

33:40

Caitlin Mackenzie and Jenny Soutar are serial entrepreneurs, sisters-in-law and 'The Property Girls'. Jenny describes herself as accidentally a business owner but as they tell their story it's clear that she has found her purpose. The Property Girls provide a comprehensive holiday let management service within 25 minutes of travel from Blairgowrie,…

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Using the soft approach to improve hard environments with Karin Ovari 48:57

6M ago48:57

48:57

Karin Ovari of Safety Collaborations explains how culture, communication and leadership can save money and lives in dangerous environments.Av Brenda Hector

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There are only so many hours in a week. Scaling up with Ronnie Krupa 30:17

6M ago30:17

30:17

Ronnie Krupa is a tutor supporting pupils and students in various subjects through school, college and university. Realising that her time is finite, she has launched Walron Ltd, a tutoring agency to scale the service. Ronnie shares her learnings, challenges and goals for the future with Brenda Hector.…

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How to grow a tight-knit, high-performing team with Laura Mearns 24:37

6M ago24:37

24:37

Laura Mearns of Northwood North East chats with Brenda Hector about her journey as a business owner, growing her tight-knit high-performing team and the juggle of business and personal life. Her biggest tip for making it work...rest and recuperate when you need to.Av Brenda Hector

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How to balance self-employment and family life with Rachel Fyfe of Tartan Competitions 36:56

6M ago36:56

36:56

Rachel Fyfe of Tartan Competitions shares her entrepreneurship journey with Brenda Hector. Being self-employed has enabled Rachel and her husband to achieve a work-family-life balance. Av Brenda Hector

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Finding Your Why 34:11

7M ago34:11

34:11

It’s all up to you. When you’re wearing multiple hats and running your own business, all of the rewards and accomplishments are on you - but so are the setbacks and challenges. The incredible journey of solopreneurship is filled with ups and downs and those who have tasted that lifestyle often can never go back to a “normal job.” In this special se…

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Community Building feat. Rebundle 35:02

7M ago35:02

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No Solopreneur is an island. Even as we run our own businesses, the importance of building a community of other business owners is paramount. From sharing advice and support to building a thriving and competitive marketplace, networking and building connections can take your business to the next level. Jannese and Austin talk with Ciara Imani May w…

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Money in and Money Out: Accounting for your Payments and Invoices feat. Moshi Moshi 29:39

8M ago29:39

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Congratulations, you’ve branched out into your own business and even found your first client or customer! Now what? As the orders come in, so do the invoices and payments. In this episode, hosts Austin and Jannese talk about the ins and outs of keeping organized books, tracking payments and keeping an eye on where your money is so you can make sure…

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Go be amazing you talented human! with Lorraine Malcolm of House of Hair Aberdeen 29:08

8M ago29:08

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"Go be amazing you talented human!" is the mantra for success and personal growth at House of Hair in Aberdeen. Founder and Creative Director Lorraine Malcolm shares her story, her passion for making her customers feel good and her team feel empowered comes across loud and clear in this interview with Brenda Hector of ActionCOACH. Its not been a sm…

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The importance of supportive womens networks with Karen Smith of BWC Aberdeen 54:14

8M ago54:14

54:14

Karen Smith of BWC Aberdeen is in the spotlight with Brenda Hector. Karen shares her career journey from unqualified office junior to senior executive, director and shareholder, and solopreneur. A skilled communicator, salesperson and coach, Karen shares her advice for creating a high-performing sales team. 'People buy from people' and the best sal…

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How to Bounce Back From Financial Struggles feat. Softpaw Vintage 31:49

8M ago31:49

31:49

For small business owners, it’s important to celebrate every success, but it’s also important to remember that behind every accomplishment there are plenty of hardships, missteps, and valuable lessons. Going into business for yourself is not easy and often comes with economic ups and downs and hard-to-decipher tax codes - among many other challenge…

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Client Success is the Real Success feat. No Ifs PR 26:23

9M ago26:23

26:23

The definition of winning can be different for every business. For some, it’s high profits, for others, it’s brand building, and for a special type of business, it’s launching the success of a client. Hosts Jannese and Austin detail their experiences with leading clients to accomplish their goals, and how that translates into real rewards in the fo…

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Showing Up For Your Customers - Small Business Customer Service feat. FreshPrintsofSF 32:58

9M ago32:58

32:58

The lifeblood of a small business is its customers. Going the extra mile to provide easy payment methods and clear communication can mean the difference between a couple of sales, and a couple hundred. Jannese and Austin discuss what they love to encounter as customers patronizing a business, and the customer service strategies for their own endeav…

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Staying Small While Driving Big Success feat. LazyButtClub 24:53

10M ago24:53

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Seeing your small business grow can be exciting, but staying on top of that growth can be difficult for a solopreneur or a small team. As demand increases, how do you keep dollars coming in and products and services going out without breaking your original business model? Unchecked expansion can lead to painful downsizing after the initial rush - w…

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From Idea to Entrepreneurship: Getting Started in Solopreneurship with Grace Wells 30:14

10M ago30:14

30:14

For many, starting a business starts with a spark of inspiration, an idea that you just can’t shake and grows from a “side hustle” to a full-time job. While navigating the transition from employee to self-employed can be exciting, it can also be filled with challenges and self-doubt. Hosts Austin and Jannese discuss those crucial first steps with o…

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Mind the Business: Small Business Success Stories is back for Season 2 3:01

10M ago3:01

3:01

Your favorite podcast about the exciting journey of entrepreneurship is back for a second season! Join hosts Jannese Torres (Yo Quiero Dinero & Financially Lit!) and Austin Hankwitz (Rate of Return & Rich Habits) as they share more great stories from small business owners and entrepreneurs alike and guide you toward the best tools and resources to …

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Live from the Intuit Innovation Summit with Soloprenuer and Leadership Coach Mariela De La Mora 38:58

12M ago38:58

38:58

We are live from the 2023 Intuit Innovation Summit. For this special live episode, Jannese and Austin are joined by EQ-certified business and leadership coach and solopreneur Mariela De La Mora. Discover how Mariela decided to go into business for herself and how she combats imposter syndrome while growing her business. Plus, hear the exciting news…

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Weigh your Options When Scaling Your Business (feat. The WC Social Club) 26:53

1+ y ago26:53

26:53

You have finally got your business in order and everything is running smoothly, so naturally you want to grow it. However, that may not be as simple as it sounds. The tools you used to survive won’t serve you as you attempt to thrive and you will likely need to make foundational changes in your organization to support the type of growth you wish to…

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The Economy Changes But Your Profitability Doesn’t Have To (feat. INI Sips) 36:28

1+ y ago36:28

36:28

By coming out of a pandemic and entering into a period of economic downpour, it has been a challenging time for many small businesses. Sometimes you have to adjust your plans during the ever changing economy. Co-founders of INI Sips and married couple, Gulaid and Davina Ismail share how their ideal plans of owning a local coffee shop changed after …

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How to be a Better Boss (feat. Lunar Hard Seltzer) 28:58

1+ y ago28:58

28:58

Being your own boss is amazing, but you also need to think about maintaining a good relationship with your employees. From handling payroll to creating a culture that encourages employee retention; there is so much that goes into being a good boss. Kevin Wong, co-founder of Lunar Hard Seltzer, joins us to discuss how he has managed to grow his two-…

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The Duty of Delegation: How Founders Find Freedom In Their Work (feat. Clara for Creators) 25:10

1+ y ago25:10

25:10

You’re the boss, but that doesn’t mean it’s all on you. Early on in your business journey you may find that you are assuming all the responsibilities in how your company operates. However, as you grow, it is important to learn how to delegate those responsibilities in order to ensure you can focus your efforts on what matters most. We speak to the …

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Keeping Your Head Above Zero (feat. Dune Suncare) 30:11

1+ y ago30:11

30:11

As a new business, it may take a few years before you reach profitability, but that doesn’t mean you can’t quickly reach success. Using a mix of the marketing, financing, and money management tools discussed in earlier episodes, many small business owners can create very achievable benchmarks in their early stages that support the path to profits. …

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Money Management to Keep You on the Right Track (feat. Harlem Chocolate Factory) 29:10

1+ y ago29:10

29:10

Congrats! You started making money from your business. Now how do you manage your finances so you don’t take any steps back? Hosts Austin and Jannese unpack the different types of business accounts and explain how to track your cash flow while determining which costs can be reduced. The hosts are later joined by Harlem Chocolate Factory founder, Je…

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Knowing Your Audience for the Best Marketing Strategy (feat. Andrea Casanova) 26:54

1+ y ago26:54

26:54

Having a great product or service is just one part of having a successful business. You also need people to know about your business so that it becomes profitable. Hosts Jannese and Austin share how they effectively used social media to build their brands and explain different marketing strategies including loyalty/rewards programs, remarketing, SE…

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How to Raise Capital and Find Funding For Your Small Business (feat. Sika Health) 36:47

1+ y ago36:47

36:47

In business, you have to spend money to make money. But you also have to have money to spend it. Hosts Austin and Jannese discuss how to decide which type of funding makes sense for your small business and explain the differences between angel investors, VC funding, crowdfunding, small business loans, and grants. Later, Ami Kumordzie, founder of fi…

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Episode 6 - Samantha Wood 1:12:09

1+ y ago1:12:09

1:12:09

Samantha Wood is our guest for Episode 6. Sam is a Wealth Manager. She started her new company Wood Mitchell in 2022, to help people plan for wealth and protection when things go wrong. Sam has been on an incredible journey to get to this point. From a challenging upbringing, to life in the Army, first as a soldier and later becoming an Army Office…

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Introducing: Mind The Business: Small Business Success Stories 1:32

1+ y ago1:32

1:32

There is so much excitement around starting a business, but hardly any insight on what it truly takes to be your own boss. To help unpack the necessary tools you need to jumpstart your business, Intuit QuickBooks, in collaboration with iHeartRadio, is bringing you "Mind the Business: Small Business Success Stories" Every episode, join hosts Jannese…

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Episode 5 - David Girault 1:01:51

1+ y ago1:01:51

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David Girault is today's guest. We get to speak about his early days growing up as the son of a farmer in his home state of Texas, where his mum and dad managed over 3000 acres of land, and owning over 700 acres. How his father was a massive influence in his life, and being exposed to seeing his dad involved in banking and property development, lea…

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Episode 4 - Carl Allen 1:20:01

1+ y ago1:20:01

1:20:01

Many people will know Carl Allen as a coach and trainer for his business, Dealmaker Wealth Society. He has over 12,000 students, and over 450 Proteges who get to be coached by Carl and his team daily. But who is he? How did he get to become a coach, and mentor to so many people, including myself? This podcast, all 1 hour 20 minutes, will give you a…

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Make Your Customers Your Biggest Supporters with Catherine Shearer 27:41

2y ago27:41

27:41

If you love cycling or mountain biking in some of the most remote and untouched wildernesses on the planet but, you're in need of an experienced guide, then Catherine Shearer, CEO at H+I Adventures can help you top that adventure! Now "15 years deep" into a prosperous business, she and her husband continue to craft life-affirming MTB and E-MTB adve…

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Live For Today Plan For Tomorrow With Dineo Ledwaba-Chapman 30:05

2y ago30:05

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Join me as I sit down with Dineo Ledwaba-Chapman. She is an advocate for women’s wealth and financial well-being. As a specialist financial planner, she helps professional and entrepreneurial women Live For Today and Plan For Tomorrow.Av Brenda Hector

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