In this episode of ‘Fear Less, Do More’, Gill Hunter chats to Sophia Gowland, founder of Petite Agency, a marketing agency with a focus on personal branding. Sophia started her business during the pandemic, and shares her journey of how she felt it was the right time, despite the challenges. She discusses the importance of personal branding, and shares guidance and advice to other aspiring entrepreneurs, with emphasis on the importance of learning by doing.

In this episode, Gill and Sophia discuss:

• Why Sophia decided to set up her business during the pandemic, and the challenges that were involved during this time.

• The importance of personal branding in marketing, and the power it holds in helping you to become an industry authority.

• The role of authenticity in personal branding and the true value of human connection.

• The impact that winning awards had on Petite Agency’s reputation and business growth.

• The controversial use of AI in marketing, and Sophia’s advice on how to find the right balance when utilising it.

• Sophia’s dog, Hank, and his role as ‘barketing assistant’ at Petite Agency.

• Balancing personal and professional life, and the ongoing process of finding a sense of self outside of work.

  
  

Find Sophia Gowland here on LinkedIn:

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/charlottewindebank

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This podcast was produced and recorded at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio🦩

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In this episode of ‘Fear Less, Do More’, Gill Hunter chats to Charlotte Windebank, co-founder and MD of FIRST, a learning development agency that empowers enterprise and entrepreneurship for underrepresented communities. Charlotte is passionate about supporting, encouraging and providing opportunities to disadvantaged individuals to enter the world of entrepreneurship. She shares how she values curiosity, resilience and honesty in entrepreneurship, and discusses her own personal career journey, which includes struggles with employment and running a business in the pandemic.

In this episode, Gill and Charlotte discuss:

• The mission and concept of FIRST, as well as its role in empowering others who are often underrepresented.

• FIRST’s target market, including schools, colleges and adults.

• Valuable lessons Charlotte has learned from her own experiences of unemployment.

• The challenges often faced by entrepreneurs, including financial difficulties and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• How collaboration and support networks are detrimental in entrepreneurship.

• Inspiring stories of successful entrepreneurs supported by FIRST, including a low-carbon materials startup that became a finalist in the Earth Shot Prize.

Find Charlotte Windebank here on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/charlottewindebank

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https://open.spotify.com/episode/0JVqSG0cJj0HquZ1N0itAG?si=4-DcLjhmSsKjJTP8-aQbmA

Find out more about your host Gill Hunter

https://squareonelaw.com/people/gill-hunter/

Found out more about Square One Law

https://squareonelaw.com/

Found out more about ‘Fear Less, Do More’

https://squareonelaw.com/insights/fear-less-do-more/

This podcast was produced and recorded at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio🦩

https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk/

For any enquiries or feedback regarding this podcast, email us at ⁠marketing@squareonelaw.com⁠ with the subject 'PODCAST’

In this episode of ‘Fear Less, Do More’, Gill Hunter interviews Hamish Rutherford, Founder and CEO of Floe, an innovative co-working space in the North East. Hamish shares his interesting journey, from starting out as a commercial diver to becoming a successful businessman. Hamish values collaboration and community, and also shares his vision for the future of work, including his belief in nurturing a healthy work-life balance in order to sustain overall happiness and positive wellbeing.

In this episode, Gill and Hamish discuss:

• The concept of coworking and its role in fostering collaboration and community amongst diverse businesses.

• The valuable lessons Hamish learned when working as a commercial diver and in hospitality, such as problem solving and learning how to stay calm under pressure.

• The challenges that surround remote learning, including loneliness, communication barriers and limited opportunities for learning.

• The various amenities and services Floe has to offer, including private offices, hot desks and dedicated work spaces.

• Hamish’s vision for the future of working, which includes expanding coworking spaces to rural areas, promoting work-life balance and supporting local entrepreneurs.

• How important it is to incorporate joy and silliness into both personal and professional life, and the significance of hobbies and activities outside of work.

Find Hamish Rutherford here on LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/hamish-rutherford-995a3457

If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like this one here:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2E6sCLpXelh6JoKDmu7loO?si=db0278d996a34ff9

Find out more about your host Gill Hunter

https://squareonelaw.com/people/gill-hunter/

Found out more about Square One Law

https://squareonelaw.com/

Found out more about ‘Fear Less, Do More’

https://squareonelaw.com/insights/fear-less-do-more/

This podcast was produced and recorded at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio🦩

https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk/

For any enquiries or feedback regarding this podcast, email us at ⁠marketing@squareonelaw.com⁠ with the subject 'PODCAST’