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  • Vote for us here: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/votingThis week’s guest broke into the acting industry in her 40s. All thanks to social media.This week I revisited my chat with Clara Batten, TikTok comedy content creator, actress and author of “Gin and Phonics”.Clara tells me about the differences of being an actor then and now, how social media can bring exciting and unexpected opportunities, and why she wouldn’t do standup.If you’re an actor looking for new ways of putting yourself out there, then this episode is for you.Clara Batten:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clara_batten_/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clara_batten_Maria Hvorostovsky:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvoX: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovskyHVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.comPodcast filmed, edited and produced by:https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.comNeed help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com

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  • Vote for us here: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/votingThis week I revisited my chat with Louise Howells, a leadership coach and entrepreneur.In this episode we talk about how being promoted doesn’t necessarily mean you should lead, and why your team is the most important thing as a leader. Louise also offers some tips on the do’s and don’ts for new managers.If you’re a recently promoted manager struggling to adjust to your new role, or just looking for some advice on how to make your department run more smoothly, then this episode is for you.Louise Howells:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisehowells/IG: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipwithlouiseTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipwithlouise YT: https://www.youtube.com/@leadershipwithlouise Maria Hvorostovsky:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycareerwithmaria/?img_index=1TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvoX: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovskyHVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.comPodcast filmed, edited and produced by:https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.comNeed help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com

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  • Vote for us here: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/votingThe Olympics have just come to an end, which reminded me of a conversation I had with former sweep rower and Olympic gold medalist, Grace Prendergast. If you’re mourning the end of the Olympics, or even if you’re trying to find your passion or thinking of transitioning careers, then this episode is for you!Grace Prendergast:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-prendergast-493106198/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graceprendergast.nz/ Maria Hvorostovsky:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvoTwitter: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovskyHVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.comPodcast filmed, edited and produced by:https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.comNeed help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com
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  • Vote for us here: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/votingThis week, I revisited my chat with Aaron Knightley, an investor, TikToker and business owner, where we talk about when and why you should quiet quit, why a lot of people hate their jobs, learning financial literacy and how to avoid falling down the rabbit hole of chasing a higher life.If you’re sick of your 9 to 5 or need to learn how to live a lean financial life, then this episode is for you.Aaron Knightley:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronknightley-peakperformanceevents-knightleyinvestments/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronknightleyofficial/?hl=en-gb TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aaron_knightley Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092430635610 Website: https://www.aaronknightley.co.uk/home Maria Hvorostovsky:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycareerwithmaria/?img_index=1TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvoX: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovskyHVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.comPodcast filmed, edited and produced by:https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.comNeed help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com
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  • Vote for us here: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/votingYou can’t lead if you can't take care of yourself. This week I revisited my chat with Angela Cretu, the former CEO of Avon, where she talks about choosing not to do it all, nurturing your support network and taking reset moments.If you’re overwhelmed, anxious, burnt out or all three, and need some positivity as well as tips on how to relax, then this snippet is just what you need!Angela Cretu:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-cretu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angela_cretu/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@avon_uk Website: https://avon.uk.com/ Maria Hvorostovsky:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvoX: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovskyHVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.comPodcast filmed, edited and produced by:https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.comNeed help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com

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    Educational psychologist Dr. Patricia Britto talks about attachment theory, the cry itout method and how parents can support their neurodivergent kids. If you want to raise future leaders, are a parent of a neurodivergent child, or are wondering why you’re such an anxious adult, then this episode is for you.If you loved this episode, go and check out the full one for more great insights from Patricia! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziQ7p_5MhfY Dr Patricia Britto:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edpsy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drp.educationalpsychologist/ Maria Hvorostovsky:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvoX: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovskyHVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.comPodcast filmed, edited and produced by:https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.comNeed help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.comLEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.

  • Vote for us here - Vote for us in Listener’s Choice category at British Podcast Awards - click the link to vote - https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/votingNick Beighton - former CEO of ASOS and Matches Fashion. He is here to show you what it takes for a CEO to grow a company from 200 million to 4 billion.

    If you’re a CEO looking for tips on hiring well, growing your company’s success, or are wondering if you’ve got what it takes to pivot into a new leadership role, then tune in.

    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Trailer and Introduction

    02:17 - Learning to Take Care of Your Brain

    10:59 - Losing His Father and Being Shaped by the Experience

    13:01 - Jumping On New Opportunities

    17:11 - Becoming a Finance Controller at Matalan

    20:21 - How Did You End Up at ASOS?

    23:13 - How Did You Make the Transition From CFO to CEO?

    24:57 - The Advantages of a Finance Background

    27:25 - When a Phrase Becomes a Part of ASOS’s Core Values

    29:42 - How a Chameleon Phone Helped ASOS Avoid a Cash Flow Crisis

    31:58 - What Is the Main Reason for ASOS’s Success?

    34:46 - What Has Been Your Biggest Failure?

    35:36 - It’s Not Failure; It’s a Learning Experience

    37:05 - Pivoting From CFO to CEO

    39:32 - How Do You Create Followership?

    42:23 - Starting a Role at Matches

    44:16 - What Went Wrong at Matches?

    48:36 - What Do People Need to Know About E-Commerce?

    51:43 - The Future of E-Commerce

    53:36 - Advice for Aspiring CEOs

    01:03:03 - Have You Hired Someone and it Went Wrong?

    01:08:24 - Advice to Your Younger Self

    01:11:45 - The Importance of Resilience

    01:18:41 - What’s in Store For the Future?

    Nick Beighton is the former CEO of Matches Fashion, a leading global online luxury retailer. In 2015, Nick became CEO of ASOS. During his time as CEO, ASOS grew twenty-fold, both in the UK and around the world.

    Previous to ASOS, Nick was Head of Finance at Matalan in 1999. Before Nick moved into the fashion sector, however, he qualified as a chartered accountant, and worked at KPMG for ten years.

    Currently, he’s the Chairman of Secret Sales and Non-Executive Director at Raging Bull.

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    Alison Cork is the youngest female founder of a publicly quoted company. She is also founder of Alison at Home and National Women’s Enterprise Week. She’s here to show you how to find your calling, how to succeed in business and how to live well. If you’re an enterprising female entrepreneur, or are seeking ways to improve your quality of life, you need to watch this episode.Timestamps:00:00 - Trailer and Introduction02:16 - Why We Need More Female Role Models04:25 - Supporting and Nurturing your Child’s Instinctive Skills11:07 - Is Being an Entrepreneur an Innate Trait?13:51 - Leaving Cambridge University to Run a Publishing Company24:09 - Needing Authenticity in Marketing29:25 - Going Through Fraud38:48 - Stepping Back From Bad Friends44:32 - Are Women More Flakey Than Men?46:41 - Why Talented Women Aren’t Retained in the Workforce 52:22 - What Do You Do in Your Second Half of Life?01:00:59 - What the UK is Getting Wrong With Food01:09:06 - Getting a New Lease on Life at 6001:11:31 - The Benefits of Strength Training01:15:45 - Starting National Women’s Enterprise Week01:17:50 - What Can be Done About the Disparity of Funding for Female Founders?01:20:21 - How Can People Help Support Female-Led Enterprises?01:23:55 - What’s Next?Alison Cork is an interiors expert, entrepreneur, author, and TV presenter. She is the founder and CEO of alisonathome.com and Make It Your Business. She has also started National Women’s Enterprise Week - a week of events and activities designed to celebrate female entrepreneurs throughout the UK.In 1992, she co-founded Carnell Ltd with John P Gommes. She debuted on ITV in 1996 with Home In The Country and has since presented various home interest shows, including Countdown To Christmas, Domestic Magic, Homes & Property, 60 Minute Makeover, Help I Hate My House!, and Secret Removers. Since 2014, she has regularly appeared on QVC with her interiors collections.Alison Cork:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alisoncork_home/ X: https://x.com/AlisonCork?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Website: https://www.nwew.co.uk/ Website: https://alisonathome.com/ Maria Hvorostovsky:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvoX: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovskyHVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.comPodcast filmed, edited and produced by:https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.comNeed help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com

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  • Join the waitlist for Anatomy of a Leader events: https://form.typeform.com/to/eDtmkFffBerta Maso is an HR strategist and leadership coach. She is here to teach you how to reinvent yourself.If you want your professional life to fully align with your life’s vision, then this episode is for you.Timestamps:00:00 - Trailer and Introduction08:26 - Mothers Need a Support Network11:45 - Starting a HR Consultancy13:59 - Becoming Passionate About Helping People Reinvent Themselves15:34 - Why You Should Try Things Out17:50 - When is the Right Moment to Quit Your Job?23:48 - Advice For Figuring Out Your Superpowers27:55 - You’re Not As Self-Aware as You Think29:26 - When Did You Discover Your Strengths?32:35 - Why You Get Lightbulb Moments When You Least Expect Them35:13 - Are Companies Getting On Board With People Taking Time Off?38:18 - How the HR Function Has Changed Since Covid41:04 - Is it More Possible For Women to Work in Corporate Jobs Now?44:02 - Freelancers Learn Skills They Wouldn’t Learn in Corporate45:01 - What’s Holding Corporate Companies Back from Hiring Freelancers?49:13 - What’s Wrong With the Luxury Fashion Industry?51:31 - What Will it Take to Have More Women at the Top?54:48 - The System Doesn’t Help Mothers01:01:29 - Are Things Changing too Slowly?01:02:17 - Advice for Making Connections01:01:57 - How Can You Find Berta Maso?Berta Maso has been working with leaders for over 25 years now; firstly as a HR executive for luxury brands such as Burberry, Dior and Michel Kors, and then as a performance & leadership coach for C-suite executives and small business owners. In 2018, she pivoted from Corporate HR into entrepreneurship, creating a boutique HR consultancy firm which provided HR services to emerging and well established Luxury Brands. Berta Maso:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bertamaso/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berta_maso/ Website: https://www.bmscoaching.eu/ Maria Hvorostovsky:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvoX: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovskyHVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.comPodcast filmed, edited and produced by:https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.comNeed help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com
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    Connie Nam is the founder and CEO of Astrid & Miyu - an omni-channel D2C jewellery brand. She is here to talk about making it on your own terms. If you’re curious about innovative and unique businesses, are thinking about transitioning into a different career, or just love jewellery, then this episode is for you.Timestamps:00:00 - Trailer and Introduction03:32 - Moving Around and Learning to be Adaptable06:14 - What Drew You to Finance?08:02 - Was Finance All You Imagined it to Be?08:29 - Deciding to Do An MBA10:35 - How Did the Concept of Astrid & Miyu Come About?12:53 - Good Hires: Finding a CMO15:36 - Bad Hires: Not a Culture Fit16:36 - Should You Trust Your Gut When Hiring?18:51 - The Three Main Values of Astrid & Miyu20:38 - Transitioning From a Founder Role Into a CEO Role23:15 - When is it Time to Let Go?26:18 - What Was the Hardest Time For You in the Business?27:35 - Managing Childcare as a Female Founder35:44 - How Do You Self-Care?38:58 - What’s the Future of the Brand?39:35 - What Have You Learned About Retail?40:56 - How Has Retail Changed?42:15 - What Has Contributed to Astrid & Miyu’s Success?45:30 - We Chat About JewelleryConnie Nam, born in Seoul and raised in Washington D.C. and Seattle, moved to London to pursue an MBA at London Business School. It was during her studies that she began to dream of starting a jewellery business. Right after graduating, she made her dream a reality by founding Astrid & Miyu in 2012.Connie Nam:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connienam/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connienam/?hl=en Website: https://www.astridandmiyu.com/ Maria Hvorostovsky:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvoX: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovskyHVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.comPodcast filmed, edited and produced by:https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.comNeed help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com

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    Brett Wigdortz OBE is the co-founder of Tiney and founder of Teach First. He’s here to tell you why early years education is vital for making the world a better place.If you want to understand the impact of quality childcare on society and how innovative leadership can drive social change, this episode is for you.Timestamps:00:00 - Trailer and Introduction02:17 - Founding Teach First, Teach for All and Tiney05.06 - Why We Need More Early Age Educators08:42 - Why Brett Started Teach First12:17 - Tackling the Challenges of Running a Charity14:32 - In What Way Has the Education System Gotten Better18:06 - How to Recruit and Retain Talent20:04 - How Tiney Helps Talented Childminders with Their Careers26:09 - The Biggest Challenge with the Business30:55 - How is Tiney Different From Its Competitors?33:34 - Why a Combination of Care is Better for Young Children37:20 - What Do Fathers Need Support With to be Fully Involved?38:22 - How Do We Get More Male Early Years Educators?42:01 - How Will Tiney Develop Over the Next Few Years?45:46 - What Does Tiney Do Better Than Anyone?46:50 - How Can People Reach Out to Tiney?

    Brett co-founded Tiney.co in 2018,with a vision to enable affordable childcare for parents, high quality early education for children and amazing careers for childminders.

    Previously, he founded and led Teach First, building it into a $100 million company, and co-founded Teach For All, serving in various leadership roles for 12 years. He stepped down as CEO of Teach First in October 2017.

    Since December 1, 2018, he has also been the non-executive chair of NCS Trust, the UK's largest youth engagement program.Brett Wigdortz:

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    X: https://x.com/Wigdortzref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

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    Mark Curry is the co-founder of skincare brand The INKEY List. He’s here to tell you why you should embrace change, learn to experiment and develop your strengths, NOT work everything out straightaway.If you’re a fellow entrepreneur or an aspiring one, and are looking for inspiration on what makes a business flourish, then this episode is for you.Timestamps:00:00 - Trailer and Introduction04:49 - How Did the Idea of The Inkey List Arise?07:30 - When Did You Realise You Wanted to be an Entrepreneur?11:35 - Encountering Opportunities at University16:03 - Getting Comfortable with Thinking Differently as a Teacher23:40 - Have a Strengths-Based Career28:50 - Why You Should Fail More32:31 - How Do You Know When You’re Failing?36:09 - Planning for Failure40:13 - Early Objectives of the Inkey List43:39 - Which Categories Worked?48:15 - From Business Partners to Life Partners54:57 - What Makes a Good Partnership?01:00:35 - Conflict Resolution01:00:53 - How Do You and Your Co-founder Differ?01:05:07 - Inkey List’s Senior Leadership Selection Process01:09:58 - What is the Biggest Business Lesson you’ve Learned?01:23:06 - Why Copying is Good 01:25:12 - Advice for Your Younger Self01:28:37 - Advice to Your Future SelfMark started out as a science teacher after graduating from university. He then pivoted to entrepreneurship in 2014, founding MAD Brands and We Are Sass, respectively. But it wasn’t until 2017 that skincare powerhouse - The INKEY List - was founded, together with his co-founder Colette Laxton. Mark Curry:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-curry-0472626b Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark__curry/ Website: https://uk.theinkeylist.com/ Maria Hvorostovsky:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvoX: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovskyHVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.comPodcast filmed, edited and produced by:https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.comNeed help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com

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  • Join the waitlist for Anatomy of a Leader events: https://form.typeform.com/to/eDtmkFff Geeta Sidhu-Robb is the founder of W CORP - certification and a movement to help organisations become spaces where women (whose needs, especially biological, have been largely ignored) can thrive.She’s an entrepreneur, life coach and activist. Geeta is here to share her story, and tell you why we all need to create systemic change in the infrastructure of the workplace.If you’re a leader wanting your company to be more inclusive and accessible to women’s needs or are a female executive deciding which company will be invested in your success, then tune in.Timestamps:08:08 - Not Fitting into a Corporate Role16:43 - The Trauma of Single Motherhood26:17 - The Dangers of Being Completely Dependent29:02 - Information is Your Only Gateway to Freedom32:00 - Spotting the Reg Flags Earlier35:18 - Do You Have a Better Radar for Bullshit?38:20 - How W Corp Got Started48:08 - W Corp’s Goal49:02 - The Infrastructure is a Broken Pipeline for Women50:55 - Where Can Female Candidates Go to Work?51:39 - The Womanist Movement52:28 - Why Women’s Rights are Starting to Reverse53:24 - Have You Had Any Backlash From Men About W Corp?57:34 - What Needs to Happen so a Woman With Children Can Work?Geeta Sidhu-Robb:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geetasidhu/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geetasidhurobb?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/geetasidhurobb/?hl=enW Corp:https://www.wcorporation.org/Maria Hvorostovsky:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvoX: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovskyHVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.comPodcast filmed, edited and produced by:https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.comNeed help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com

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  • Join the waitlist: https://form.typeform.com/to/eDtmkFff Clara Batten is a TikTok comedienne, actress and author of “Gin and Phonics”. She’s here to show you that it’s never too late to find your passion.If you’ve got a passion you’re not sure about pursuing and need a friendly nudge to go get it, are interested in acting and comedy, or just want to have a laugh, then tune in.Timestamps:00:00 - Trailer and Introduction02:40 - Starting a TikTok Account During the Pandemic07:39 - Why Posting on Social Media is so Time Consuming09:32 - More Followers More Problems10:58 - Getting Noticed by Peter Andre, Jeremy Clarkson and Amanda Holden14:47 - Taking Everything in Your Stride16:53 - Turning 4019:31 - Why Your 20s Aren’t the Best Years of Your Life22:18 - The Endless Possibilities of Acting28:44 - Stand Up Comedy33:21 - Clara’s Bridget Jones Alter Ego36:10 - Why Performing Live is Better than TV or Film38:44 - Why a Lot of Actors Go Back to Doing Theatre40:47 - The Creative Process43:53 - Unexpected Challenges In Creating Content46:16 - Using ChatGPT to Write Comedy Sketches46:06 - Censoring Humour49:04 - Posts She’s Regretted Posting51:01 - Dealing With Haters53:48 - Lip Syncing Trump and Taking the Piss Out of Boris Johnson01:01:09 - Writing a SitcomAfter giving up on her acting career and raising her kids, Clara Batten broke into the movie industry in her 40s. All thanks to social media. She started posting self-deprecating comedy sketches on her TikTok account during the pandemic, quickly garnering a huge following.She is co-writing a comedy series and recently acted in the Sky Original film A Christmas Number One. Clara Batten:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clara_batten_/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clara_batten_Maria Hvorostovsky:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvoX: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovskyHVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.comPodcast filmed, edited and produced by:https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.comNeed help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com

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  • Donna Air is an actress, producer, and philanthropist. She’s here to talk about living life in the spotlight.If you’re a Donna Air fan and want to know more about her life, career and business ventures, then tune in to this episode!Timestamps:00:00 - Similarities Between Actors and Entrepreneurs06:51 - Why Donna Wanted to Be an Actress16:41 - Scrutiny as a Child Star19:34 - Why We Should Protect Kids From Social Media24:18 - Going With the Flow25:30 - Stressing About Everything in Your 20s28:58 - Figuring Out Her Taste for Business50:42 - How Your Goals Change Drastically From Your 20s58:35 - Not Worrying About What Other People Think59:55 - Not Needing to be the Star of the Show01:08:53 - Why the Old School Business Model Doesn’t Work Anymore01:12:52 - Advice for Female Entrepreneurs01:17:43 - Donna’s Dream Role01:22:25 - Why Do Young Women Put So Much Pressure on Themselves?01:23:09 - Competitiveness and Competition01:26:48 - Asking for Help is a StrengthDonna Air began her acting career on the CBBC show Byker Grove, when she was just 10 years old, later forming the band Byker Groove! At 15, she moved to London, continuing music with Crush.

    In 1997, she joined MTV UK and later presented The Big Breakfast. She left MTV in 2000 to focus on acting, appearing in TV dramas and films like The Mummy Returns. She also presented on Live from Studio Five.

    Donna participated in ITV's Splash! in 2013 and Dancing on Ice in 2017.

    Since 2020, she’s been starring in BBC One's The Split.Donna Air:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donnaair/Maria Hvorostovsky:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvoX: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovskyHVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.comPodcast filmed, edited and produced by:https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.comNeed help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.comLEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.

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    Hello, my fellow leaders! Season 7 is nearly here!

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  • Rob Moore, a multi-millionaire, property developer, and the host of the Disruptors podcast. He's known for his unfiltered opinions and controversial takes, and in this episode, we dive into them.We discuss:Money mindsetInterviewing Andrew TateHis views on Feminism, Masculinity and MisogynyIf you want to see an intense discussion on the topics mentioned, then tune in. If you have some thoughts yourself, I want to hear them too. (Are people like Rob dangerous - or just delusional?)Maria Hvorostovsky:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvoX: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovskyHVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.comPodcast filmed, edited and produced by:https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.comNeed help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.comSUBSCRIBE, COMMENT AND GIVE IT THE THUMBS UP

  • Loved this episode? Check out the full episode for more insights on motherhood, women in the workplace, and building a supportive sisterhood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irGQvutqGbA Monique Hodgson is the founder of Mumble Forum, a networking platform which aims to build a community of mothers, where women can network and celebrate each others’ successes.If you’re a working woman or mother - or even a man - who is eager to be a cheerleader for women, then this episode is for you.Maria Hvorostovsky:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycareerwithmaria/?img_index=1TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvoX: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovskyHVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.comPodcast filmed, edited and produced by:https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.comNeed help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com

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