From scrapyards to boardrooms to a courtroom battle that could be a movie, Amy Bird’s story is unlike any other. In this electrifying episode, Amy sits down with Arun Sachdev to share her jaw-dropping journey from growing up in East London’s scrap metal world to becoming a leading voice for women in a fiercely male-dominated industry.

After building a multi-million-pound recycling empire from scratch, Amy’s world came crashing down when a deceptive buyer tried to take everything. What followed was a legal David vs Goliath showdown that tested her sanity, her marriage, and everything she had worked for.

In this no-holds-barred conversation, you’ll learn:

• How Amy navigated the toxic culture of distrust and secrecy in family business
• What it takes to lead (and rebuild) after financial ruin and betrayal
• The truth about being a woman in the scrap metal industry
• How she became Birmingham’s Businesswoman of the Year
• The surprising impact her success has had on her daughter’s mental health
• How to rebuild with resilience, grit, and purpose — even when the odds are stacked against you

Whether you’re building a business, fighting through a setback, or trying to find your voice in a tough world — this is the episode you need to hear.

Listen now to discover:

• The jaw-dropping mistake that nearly cost Amy her business
• How to spot manipulation (before it's too late)
• Why pressure, power, and protectionism can destroy family businesses
• What every entrepreneur can learn from Amy’s courtroom war
• The truth about ambition, motherhood, and legacy

Don't forget to follow and leave us a review if Amy’s story hits home — and share this with someone who needs a reminder that comeback stories are real.

Connect with Amy Bird:

Follow Amy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-bird-connolleys/

More about Countrywide Metals: https://www.linkedin.com/company/countrywide-metals-ltd/

Connect with Arun:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arunsachdevaca/

Website: https://www.sachdevs-ca.com/

Connect with Arun:
Instagram: @sachdegram
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arunsachdevaca/
Website: https://www.sachdevs-ca.com/

Podcast produced by MicMoguls.com