Fotomum: Recent Episodes
Katrina Festorazzi
Tips and advice on how to manage family life and running a business. The trials and tribulations of running a business and not losing your mind in the process.
Welcome to FOTOMUM today I discuss "Mumpreneur Mishaps," the hilarious podcast where we celebrate the comical side of being a busy mum running a business. Join us this week as we dive into the fitness frenzy and encounter the awkward reality of trying to squeeze in a gym session. In this side-splitting episode, our fearless host recounts a misadventure of attempting to get back into her car after a workout, only to find herself hilariously stuck! Tune in for a dose of laughter, relatable anecdotes, and a reminder that embracing imperfections is all part of the mompreneur journey. Grab your headphones and get ready for some belly laughs with "Mumpreneur Mishaps: Sweating It Out and Stuck in Cars!"
This is series 2..............Fotomum is a weekly podcast for those in business and just starting out. We interview business owners about the highs and challenges of being in business. The aim of this show is to pass on nuggets of information that will help others in their journey too.
The Raw and the real and in some cases damn right dirty.
“In business it’s not about what you deserve it's about what you believe…believe in yourself and the rest will fall in line.”Fotomum quote
This is series 2..............Fotomum is a weekly podcast for those in business and just starting out. We interview business owners about the highs and challenges of being in business. The aim of this show is to pass on nuggets of information that will help others in their journey too.
The Raw and the real and in some cases damn right dirty.
“In business it’s not about what you deserve it's about what you believe…believe in yourself and the rest will fall in line.” Fotomum quote
This is series 2..............Fotomum is a weekly podcast for those in business and just starting out. We interview business owners about the highs and challenges of being in business. The aim of this show is to pass on nuggets of information that will help others in their journey too.
The Raw and the real and in some cases damn right dirty.
“In business it’s not about what you deserve it's about what you believe…believe in yourself and the rest will fall in line.” Fotomum quote
Fotomum is a weekly podcast for those in business and just starting out. We interview business owners about the highs and challenges of being in business. The aim of this show is to pass of nuggets of information that will help others in their journey too.
The Raw and the rule and in some cases damn right dirty.
“In business it’s not about what you deserve its about what you believe…believe in yourself and the rest will fall in line.” Fotomum quote
Today we talk toVictoria who is a People and Pet Therapist, Hypnotherapist and Past Life Regression Therapist. Victoria works with codependent females helping them to recover their self-esteem, instal healthier boundaries and go from pleasers to assertive. She also help female pet owners with emotional release, bereavement, behavioural issues, and mirroring between pets and their owners helping both to deepen their connection, understanding, compassion, empathy and go on a healing journey together to heal from within.
Fotomum is a weekly podcast for those in business and just starting out. We interview business owners about the highs and challenges of being in business. The aim of this show is to pass of nuggets of information that will help others in their journey too.
The Raw and the rule and in some cases damn right dirty.
“In business it’s not about what you deserve its about what you believe…believe in yourself and the rest will fall in line.” Fotomum quote
Jac Bradshaw is a wife and mother of two. She lives with her family and father in Rochester. Jac produces natrual vegan body products made with sustainable ingredients and even grows some of them herself in the garden! She makes various products designed for use by those with sensitive skin and her range includes shampoo and conditioner bars, body yogurt, shower bombs and hand and foot lotion. When she's not "Witching in her workshop" or chauffeuring her "tweenagers" to their numerous social engagements she is a voice-over artist and a budding children's author. You can find Jac registered as Anne James on Fiverr for voice-over purposes and her body products under Soaptastic Bubbilicious on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/soaptasticb/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/ClubAUsome/permalink/1852177044988683/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1066770040584597/?ref=share
Fotomum is a weekly podcast for those in business and just starting out. We interview business owners about the highs and challenges of being in business. The aim of this show is to pass of nuggets of information that will help others in their journey too.
The Raw and the rule and in some cases damn right dirty.
“In business it’s not about what you deserve its about what you believe…believe in yourself and the rest will fall in line.” Fotomum quote
Today we interview Asha Newbold from CR Real Estate, formerly known as Century Residential, are redefining the art of estate agency with their unique marketing strategies and personalised service.
They are an industry leading independent estate and letting agents. After an exciting launch into the Thanet and Swale areas in March 2022; their exclusive Property Partners now canvas the Medway, Maidstone, Swale, and Thanet areas; plus, surrounding boroughs across the county.
CR offer the full range of sales, lettings and management services successfully for over a decade. Their unique marketing methods are highly successful and genuinely love helping people find the right property for them.
Visit them at www.crrealestate.co.uk
Fotomum is a weekly podcast for those in business and just starting out. We interview business owners about the highs and challenges of being in business. The aim of this show is to pass of nuggets of information that will help others in their journey too.
The Raw and the rule and in some cases damn right dirty.
“In business it’s not about what you deserve its about what you believe…believe in yourself and the rest will fall in line.” Fotomum quote
Today we interview the very knowledgeable Ross Maxwell, the founder of Key Zone Traders, he is a professional trader committed to changing the marketplace by pushing out the irresponsible trading methods, promoted by many. With many years of experience trading the financial markets in London and Hong Kong, Ross left the City behind and has been a full-time trader since 2014, and is now looking to provide responsible education to other aspiring traders www.keyzonetraders.com
Fotomum is a weekly podcast we interview business owners on their successes, struggles and their top tips for staying in business.
Todays episode we talk to the super funny Shane Waterman..........Five decades, twelve business start-ups, turning around several large businesses AND a Government department might be enough for most people.
But this week's podcast guest, Shane Waterman – The Business Saint, has NO intention of hanging up his 'business boots' any time soon!
Falling into his first business – Wedding Photography – without even realising it at just 18, he's started, grown and moved on or shut down an eclectic mix of businesses: Kitchen Design, Pre-school Nursery, Events Promotion, Art sales, Airport Transfers – and a few others he struggles to remember. And all of that alongside a '9 to 5 career' in Advertising, Marketing and Printing with stints at some VERY recognisable names.
Some have been failures, some have been successes. And one went on to be the 'seven figure business' held up as the Holy Grail of entrepreneurs today.
Along the way, Shane has experienced the highs of success – and the depths of failure, including a bankruptcy from which he came bouncing back, and now runs three businesses of his own, runs Visit Rochester UK on behalf of...er... Rochester!, and turned the town's Artisan Market around from near-oblivion to be one of a national newspaper's top ten destination markets in the UK - in just 12 months.
Most people would be more than satisfied with a track record like that. No, not Shane. One of his current businesses – The Business Saint – passes on what he has learned from over 40 years of 'doin' it for himself', to the next generation of entrepreneurs and business owners.
As he says in the podcast, people with his experience SHOULD pass on their knowledge and give those coming up behind a leg-up.
With thousands of mistakes behind him, but a truck load of genuinely useful lessons learned too, Shane has a unique way of cutting through the B.S. and getting to the nub of the problem.
Or, as he says 'I am to small business what Al Murray's Pub Landlord is to global diplomacy!' – he ain't kidding! When you hear his 'Sixty Second Sales Pitch' you'll know why!
And as for his responses to some of my... 'questions'... well, he came up with one of the more interesting uses for .... The Elephant.... and an unexpected superpower (or two) which he also put a business-slant to.
If, after listening, you'd like to tap into his many years of experience and get his input into your business, get in touch and take up his introductory offer (which is EXCEPTIONALLY GENEROUS!!) of an hour of his distilled expertise for just £99!! That's a £150 discount off the normal price just for YOU dear reader!
I'm booking about half a dozen hours right now!
It's not for nothing that he stakes his claim of being THE AUTHORITY on SMALL BUSINESS RESCUE.
CALL TO ACTION:If you want to contact Shane for a no obligation chat about your business, just drop him an email at: thebusinesssaint@gmail.com
Fotomum a podcast for business people by business people. Here to help you with any struggles or concerns along your business journey. Listen to us weekly to hear about other business owners who may even be facing the same challenges you do.
A fun and interesting weekly podcast for business owners.
Todays guest is Di McCann who is a Pioneer Vibrational Sound Therapy, Releasing trauma, regain control of emotions, create a happy life.
Ever since I was little, I felt different. I saw fairies and angels, which adults explained away as ‘pretend’ friends. I enjoyed being on my own and the silence that gifted me. When I was 8 years old, I vividly remember staring intently into a mirror and repeatedly asking the question ‘Who am I?’.
I saw into the deepest depths of my soul that day as a child and I knew then I was so much more than my immediate surroundings.
As I grew up in the matrix of family and society I lost my true self, little by little, by little.
Until a few years ago, I was working in the corporate world. To some people looking from the outside in, I had the ‘perfect’ life. So why when I woke up every single day, did, I feel like I was dying inside, desperate, depleted of energy.
Energetically, I was at a critical point in my life. Very critical. I could feel an urgency in me bubbling up of wanting to escape. I knew that I had to make changes and live differently, or I would become ill. To put it simply my soul was not singing, and my health and happiness far outweighed anything money could buy. So, I took the bold decision to leave that life behind me.
As soon as I took my leap of faith, the Universe began its divine work of synchronicity and propelled me back on course into the world of alternative holistic therapy.
I went on a speed track of learning about spirituality and embarked on my own personal journey, learning how to release trauma, past hurt and trapped energy in my body that had been lying dormant and festering for many, many years.
One day, I was introduced to a tiny chime bar. When I played it, the sound sent shivers down my spine. It sparked a light of curiosity in me to learn more about vibrational sound therapy leading me to where I am today specialising in this field.
I am passionate about learning and have a curiosity in science and understanding the brain, and nervous system in relation to trauma and recovery. I am forever evolving, embodying new experiences and continuing my professional development in areas such as neurodiversity, understanding autism, anxiety and adhd, neuroscience of addiction and recovery, anxiety and panic attacks, mental health awareness, obsessive compulsive disorder, intrusive thoughts and inner critics, the polyvagal theory to name a few!
From one multidimensional aspect to another, I have also unveiled the gift of vibrational language sometimes called light language. Its creative energy in the vibrational form of sound and codes, speaks directly to the soul and can activate DNA, creating a shift in consciousness.
I love the diversity my work gift’s me merging the conventional and the unconventional together – sound, science and spirituality – creating powerful personalised experiences for my clients.
www.youtube.DianeMcCann
www.vibrationalsoundtherapy.co.uk
Thank you Di for being a fab guest on todays show.....I need you back for season 2!!!!!
Thank you to Jemma who appeared on the show today. We asked her a number of questions about setting up in business, what are the main challenges and also the benefits of being your own boss.
Jemma began her career when she obtained a Bachelor of Laws in 2006. Jemma is the Founder and lead Employment Specialist of the business and has represented companies of various sizes in employment tribunals across the UK since 2011.
Jemma is the CEO and founder of Orchard Employment Law an award winning business established to help people by providing clear uncomplicated advice and support with Employment Law and HR.
When you work with Orchard Employment Law you get peace of mind plus they offer fixed rate packages as well as hourly rates so that you don’t have to worry about unexpected costs.
Their technical skills include negotiation, document drafting, HR meetings, Tribunal representation and mediation using sound plain English guidance on your legal rights and responsibilities. HR Law is as much about what you ‘can’ do as it is about what you can’t do.
For further information please visit their website: https://www.orchardemploymentlaw.co.uk
Today we talk all things business and other awesome things with Beverley Bunn a talented Glass artist based in Rochester Kent.
For more information about Beverley and the fab things she does please visit her website www.beverleybunn.com she also has a Facebook and Instagram page too so please go over and give her some love and follow her.
Thank you again Beverley I have hearing all your stories and you always make me laugh....keep be fab and never change xx
Beverley mentioned her bag and this is the company if you would like to find out more www.elvisandkresse.com
Today we interview Nick Inge Founder of iTrust Assurance Ltd , Co-founder of Worldly Wise CIC and Author of Exposing the Truth - Whistleblowing.
We have a giggle talking all things business and of course the most important questions ever like what is the item you cannot live without while on holiday. So please give this a listen and follow us on our podcast journey.
So who are iTrust........We are speak-up experts, helping to create healthy organisational speak up cultures.
Along with our consultancy services, we supply our own groundbreaking iTrust speak up app as well as associated forensic HR services. We also deliver tailor-made speak up training packages to suit your exact requirements. This includes our exciting iSpy team building days too!
The iTrust team all have extensive backgrounds in covert policing, specialising in informant management.
Our philosophy – ‘Integrity Without Compromise’ – is based on trust and is at the heart of everything we do.
For further information:
info@itrust.uk.com
www.itrust.uk.com
0330 223 5903
integritywithoutcompromise
Natalie from Accounting Connections Limited is our first business guest on the show, we find out more about her, accountancy and top tips for new businesses. We also discuss important topics such as does pineapple belong on pizza among other juicy subjects. She also is the first to take our challenge and she is top of the leader board....will she stay there or will another business owner take the lead? Tune in next week to find out.....
Accounting Connections Ltd: based in Medway, we are a firm of accountants who offer a complete accounting solution and transparent pricing, regardless of your business size.
Connecting you to the future of accounting!
Every new business has the potential to be successful, but unfortunately many start up businesses in the UK fail in their early years. With our help and connections we can ensure your business does not add to this ever increasing statistic! Our tailored start up package has been created to cover all the essential accounting areas that a new business would need to plan for (legal entity set up, payroll scheme, VAT registration), and our fixed price plan ensures that you can keep on top of your cashflow in what we understand can be a very challenging time.
We provide accounting services for all sizes of business, whether you are a limited company, partnership or sole trader, we have a fixed price plan to suit your needs. We give you a price and we stick to it, no matter how long the work takes us you won’t get any unexpected costs!
Get in touch now to benefit from our free initial consultation to see how we can help you save tax and unlock the potential in your business
Office 5, Dragon Coworking,
St George Hotel
Chatham
Kent
ME4 6BB
http://www.aconnect.co.uk/
01634 540340
info@aconnect.co.uk
I had a baby at 15 years of age and it wasn't easy, however I am pleased to say that I have a good relationship with my son. This show is an hour long (the full interview was 1 hour and 47 minutes but I cut it down!!!) It is worth listening to. So grab a cuppa and some snacks and have a giggle. Stephen talks about how growing up has had an impact on him, what he thinks of our relationship and what he would change if he could go back in time....this is a real and raw conversation and I love that we can have this type of dialogue.
Thank you Stephen for all the lessons you have taught me and I am sure there are many more to come.
Love you.
Now the mushy stuff is out of the way next week I have a business person on the show talking about the highs and lows of being in business and a few funny stories are shared too, so tune in next Friday.
Fotomum is a business woman sharing tips, knowledge and stories of growing a business. In this episode I talk about how it all began, I had a baby at 15 and it could have all gone extremely bad....but guess what it didn't. The age you have a baby should not define you, how you manage being a mum defines you, whether you are 15, 25, 35 or even 45......never ever be embarrassed like I was.
Tune in to next week show as we have a new guess and its one not to miss
Only listen to these episodes if you want to learn more about setting up a business, if you want to develop and grow. And most importantly not to f**k up in business like we did.
This is my welcome message just outline why I am on this platform. I have been in business for 10 years and have some funny stories to share....don't worry I won't name and shame....or will I?
Don't listen to any of these episodes with children around....we do our best to remove naughty words but sometimes they are needed to prove a point. We will be releasing video casts too so watch out for them on here and also Youtube.