She Rebel Radio

What does it look like to have your cake and eat it? What do you want more of?    This week on She Rebel Radio for our Birthday episode, we explore the contradictions we face as women and sacrifices we are often conditioned to make.    How is that keeping us small and what sacrifices do you need to stop making?   To find out more about Lulu Minns and Apply for the Feminine Power Retreat Day www.luluminns.com/femininepower   Join our Healing and Empowerment Circle : www.luluminns.com/h-and-ecircle     Further the conversation with Lulu at https://www.linkedin.com/in/luluminns/ or https://www.instagram.com/luluminns_biz/  

Are you saying too many resentful ‘yeses’? What if ‘no’ was your default answer instead?   This week on She Rebel Radio, we explore the difference between a ‘resentful yes’ and an ‘energetic yes’ and discover how making ‘no’ your default button creates more space the right kind of YES.     To find out more about Lulu Minns and Apply for the Pricing with Integrity Peer Group : www.luluminns.com/pricing    Further the conversation with Lulu at https://www.linkedin.com/in/luluminns/ or https://www.instagram.com/luluminns_biz/

What is your safety valve? Is it money? Or could it be something else instead?    This week on She Rebel Radio, we talk about money as something we rely on for safety and security. Before exploring an alternative ‘safety valve’ instead based around the value we bring to others and what it is we value.   To find out more about Lulu Minns and Apply for the Pricing with Integrity Peer Group : www.luluminns.com/pricing    Further the conversation with Lulu at https://www.linkedin.com/in/luluminns/ or https://www.instagram.com/luluminns_biz/

Should we be lowering our prices? This week on She Rebel Radio, we explore the temptation to lower our prices as women in an increasingly unstable economy. We discuss the alternative to competing in the hierarchy of the global market, by defining our territory instead.  To find out more about Lulu Minns and Apply for the Pricing with Integrity Peer Group : www.luluminns.com/pricing    Further the conversation with Lulu at https://www.linkedin.com/in/luluminns/ or https://www.instagram.com/luluminns_biz/  

What are the benefits of bootstrapping a business?    This week on She Rebel Radio, we explore what could be advantageous to bootstrapping your business. What are the lessons we can learn and skill sets we can increase as women building a business?    To find out more about Lulu Minns and the Pricing with Integrity Peer Group : www.luluminns.com/pricing    Further the conversation with Lulu at https://www.linkedin.com/in/luluminns/ or https://www.instagram.com/luluminns_biz/

Are you an Accidental Entrepreneur or an Intentional one?    This week on She Rebel Radio, we explore the differences between the accidental entrepreneur and an intentional one. Whether these two are even mutually exclusive and the potential pitfalls of both.    It all depends on your starting point…..   To find out more about Lulu Minns and the Pricing with Integrity Peer Group : www.luluminns.com/pricing    Further the conversation with Lulu :   https://www.linkedin.com/in/luluminns/

Georgina MacKay is the Regional Ecosystem Manager for Natwest Business across London & South East. She supports enterprise across the region, increases opportunities for start-ups to scale and succeed, and runs the NatWest Accelerator in London and Brighton. Her role is to help entrepreneurs locally with a commitment to making entrepreneurship more accessible for women and increasing their access to support. “We want to support you, no matter at what stage you are as a business owner, to succeed.” - Georgina MacKay I’m joined on the podcast by Georgina to discuss her role in supporting female entrepreneurs and how women can access the resources and support of Natwest to build and scale their businesses. She shares why women have traditionally had much less access to funding than men and how the Natwest Accelerator is breaking down barriers to support female founders. We also dive into how Georgina finds mentors to support female entrepreneurs in creating sustainable businesses. “I think there's a lot of idols out there and I think the more we have these conversations and get those stories out there, the better.” - Georgina MacKay Episode Highlights: How Natwest provide wraparound support for women starting a business, from networking opportunities to access to knowledgeable mentors Holistic factors that impact female entrepreneurs such as their family situation and domestic responsibilities and how Georgina helps women circumvent obstacles in their path Key barriers facing female entrepreneurs, including access to business mentors and networks of peer support How the pandemic affected women-owned businesses Why a lack of role models, mentors, and narrative can affect our ability to succeed as women What else we can do to support more women to become entrepreneurs and build a successful business International Women’s Day Insight: “We have to fly the flag for each other.” - Georgina MacKay Bringing together a cohesive network of like-minded female entrepreneurs, mentors, and investors is vital to creating an environment where women can shine in business. Helping women support women is so powerful. Connect with Georgina MacKay: Natwest Business Accelerator Website Georgina MacKay on Linkedin 2021 Rose Review Connect with Lulu Minns: Website and Retreats Send a Retreat Enquiry Lulu’s Online Healing and Empowerment Circle Lulu on LinkedIn Lulu on Instagram Lulu on Facebook More on the Natwest Business Accelerator: Business Banking | NatWest Bank NatWest Business Hub NatWest Business on Twitter Natwest Business on LinkedIn

Mary Gregory has over 25 years of experience leading change, coaching others, designing and delivering transformational programmes in both the private and public sectors. She loves making a difference and inspiring others to be confident and empowered, enjoy leadership and increase their ability to influence. Mary is the author of a remarkable and insightful book, Ego: Get Over Yourself and Lead. “The paradox of ego is that we can't live with it, can't live without it. It's part of who we are and part of our survival mechanism in the world.” - Mary Gregory Mary joins me on the show to share how we as women can amplify and inflate our egos instead of shrinking back and playing small. Our discussion centres around how we can get more comfortable advocating for ourselves, and Mary gives us some actionable tips for rising above the ego and getting over ourselves! Mary also describes the impact and authenticity that women can access to achieve a greater sense of grounded, personal power when we learn to control our egos. “We are not our ego; our ego is our defence strategy.” - Mary Gregory Episode Highlights: Why our collective egos have been triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown Mary gives specific examples of overinflated and underinflated egos How an underinflated ego can damage your career How shifting our language can make a difference in our relationships Why women need to step forward and own their achievements Why it takes courage and confidence to transcend our ego What the drama triangle is and how we can move away from that model International Women’s Day Insight: “This is a great opportunity for women to really step up and be phenomenal leaders in the world as we go forward because we have so much more naturally, the skills that are needed for today's very complex, fast-changing world.” - Mary Gregory It takes courage and clarity of focus to let go of your ego. When women understand that we are not our egos, that we control them as part of a learned defence mechanism, we can choose to move forward and step into our power as impactful leaders. Connect with Mary Gregory : Mary Gregory’s Website Mary Gregory on Instagram Mary Gregory on Twitter Mary Gregory on Linkedin The Rose Review by Natwest Connect with Lulu Minns: Website and Retreats Send a Retreat Enquiry Lulu’s Online Healing and Empowerment Circle Lulu on LinkedIn Lulu on Instagram Lulu on Facebook More on the Natwest Business Accelerator: Business Banking | NatWest Bank NatWest Business Hub NatWest Business on Twitter Natwest Business on LinkedIn

Kelly Newton is the CEO and Founder of BP3 underwear, an innovative company creating absorbent and washable underwear. She founded the company in 2019 following motherhood and returning to work as a receptionist, all whilst facing the additional pressure of menopause and having to support her family following her husband’s redundancy. Kelly aims for her underwear to be stylish, secure, and sustainable, enabling women to still feel attractive while dealing with the challenges of periods and leaking. “As women, we should play, not pause” - Kelly Newton Today on the show, I’m talking to Kelly about her courageous decision to share her bladder issues when she gap in the market for attractive, absorbent underwear for women. She shares why it can be such a stigma to admit to having bladder problems and why she wanted to help other women ‘be pee free’. We also discuss the environmental impact of traditional sanitary wear and why she aimed to design sustainable, washable knickers using modern technology that women wouldn’t be embarrassed to use.  “Every day I'm on this journey, I'm meeting the most amazing women who are so supportive, women who are willingly giving up their time to offer me advice and to help me.” - Kelly Newton Episode Highlights: Why women facing menopause are often afraid to be honest about their needs What makes Kelly’s BP3 knickers different Why Kelly uses real women to model her knickers and how it has made the brand more accessible Kelly’s most significant business challenge to date and how she overcame the issue with courage, commitment and hard work How the Natwest accelerator has supported Kelly by connecting her with like-minded people on Linkedin and providing her with a mentor for her business International Women’s Day Insight: “If I give one woman confidence in her day, then my job is done.” - Kelly Newton Every step you take allows you to build skills and gain confidence. Kelly highlights how women can empower other women by sharing their knowledge and wisdom and why sharing personal stories makes room for open and honest discussions. Connect with Kelly Newton : Our Mission - BP3 Underwear BP3 on Instagram BP3 on Facebook BP3 on Twitter Kelly Newton on LinkedIn Connect with Lulu Minns: Website and Retreats Send a Retreat Enquiry Lulu’s Online Healing and Empowerment Circle Lulu on LinkedIn Lulu on Instagram Lulu on Facebook More on the Natwest Business Accelerator: Business Banking | NatWest Bank NatWest Business Hub NatWest Business on Twitter Natwest Business on LinkedIn

When we think about taking risks, the first ones we consider are financial and physical risks. This episode explores these risks and, more importantly, the social, psychological, emotional, and cultural risks that women are taking all the time. We discuss the consequences and impact some of these risks have had on women's lives and livelihoods. “Women are taking risks all the time and reaping the possible loss and injury and uncertainty that may take.” - Lulu Minns We explore the importance of becoming a Risk Contender and how this translates into daily life and business. When we are building our businesses of significance, we need to connect not only with our wisdom but have the courage to step forward and create a lasting impact. On the show, I also share inspiring examples of inspiring women who have been Risk Contenders in their field and the positive and negative effects this has had on their lives, careers and success status. “Whilst as women we can receive trauma and disempowerment in the collective in society, we can also find our empowerment and healing in that as well” - Lulu Minns Episode Highlights: Why you have to take risks to create impact How we as women can break conventional rules and become Risk Contenders How to recognise risks you have already taken and overcome obstacles to become a Risk Contender Three powerful journaling prompts to help you reflect on how risk-averse you are What being a Risk Contender looks like for us as a collective of women International Women’s Day Insight: “When we connect with role models and women that have taken risks we can connect with the archetype of that woman to step into taking greater risks for ourselves, for our businesses, and to reach that courage and impact.” - Lulu Minns Women are taking social, psychological, emotional and cultural risks on top of financial and physical risks, all the time. While challenging, taking risks can lead to significant growth both individually and as a collective of women. Challenge yourself to become a Risk Contender! Connect with Lulu Minns: Website and Retreats Send a Retreat Enquiry Lulu’s Online Healing and Empowerment Circle Lulu on LinkedIn Lulu on Instagram Lulu on Facebook More on the Natwest Business Accelerator: Business Banking | NatWest Bank NatWest Business Hub NatWest Business on Twitter Natwest Business on LinkedIn