Host Guelda Redmond welcomes listeners to season two of the Elevating Women in Business Podcast and addresses a common struggle among women entrepreneurs: feeling messy, overwhelmed, and scattered despite doing “all the things.” She explains this usually signals missing clarity and support, not failure, and notes that busy doesn’t equal clear when entrepreneurs react instead of lead, chase shiny objects, overconsume online advice, and lack defined priorities and systems. Redmond describes what a clear business looks like—focused messaging, intentional calendars, boundaries, confidence, and consistent growth—and offers steps to simplify: reconnect with vision, clarify a profitable core offer, drop draining tasks, narrow priorities to one audience/message/next step, and seek mentors and community. She emphasizes that isolation magnifies overwhelm and invites listeners to join the membership-based BC Women’s Business Network for in-person meetings, virtual support, and resources. 00:00 Welcome to Season Two 00:29 Why Business Feels Scattered 01:36 Busy Is Not Clear 03:26 What Clarity Looks Like 04:54 Five Steps to Simplify 07:37 Power of Women’s Community 09:09 How Community Creates Success 11:20 What Keeps Women Stuck 14:40 Your Next Right Step 16:19 Closing and Join the Network

Host Guelda Redman interviews Monica Hawkins on Elevating Women in Business about her entrepreneurship journey, leadership in networking groups, and current work supporting women—especially around age 45 whose children have left home—who have spent years prioritizing others and want to reclaim their health and lives. Monica shares that after the company she built with closed a year ago, she focused on healing and growth and now helps clients through individualized, conversation-based support, emphasizing being heard, consistent follow-up, and long-term change rather than quick fixes. She discusses habits like committing to 7,500 daily steps for 100 days, meal prepping, and setting boundaries with a day job, along with using walks for content ideas and inspiration. Monica highlights networking as relationship-building, learning, collaboration, and joint ventures, and advises women in business not to do it alone and to show up because they may inspire someone.00:00 Meet the Host and Guest00:43 Who Is Monica01:23 Business Reset and Mission03:16 Ideal Client and Niche04:05 What Makes Her Different07:13 Habits for Health Success10:18 Authenticity and Progress13:07 Work Life Balance Routines17:00 Advice for Wellness Entrepreneurs18:47 Why Networking Matters22:17 Networking Impact and Growth24:19 Final Advice and Wrap Up

Join Guelda Redman from the BC Women's Business Network as she shares essential business tips to help you grow your business in Season 2 of 'Elevating Women in Business'. Episodes will include discussions focusing on practical strategies for taking action, serving clients effectively, scaling a sustainable business, and the benefits of networking and collaborations. Discover how to cultivate success habits within your entrepreneurship journey, especially for women in business. Host Guelda Redman welcomes listeners to season two of the Elevating Women in Business Podcast and explains why women entrepreneurs should stop trying to grow their business alone and instead build community through groups like the BC Women’s Business Network. She outlines how isolation slows growth through self-criticism, limited options, and lack of accountability, while community provides support, shared experience, faster problem-solving, and encouragement. Redman discusses how networking groups can help women outsource non-revenue tasks, collaborate, trade services, and build trust-based referrals, and she advises evaluating groups for relationship-building versus transactional intent and joining more than one. She shares examples of members gaining confidence, leadership, clarity on ideal clients, resilience after setbacks, and stronger personal branding. She addresses barriers like family expectations, fear, anxiety, and competition, then invites listeners to attend a free first meeting using promo code “FREEMEETING” and download her ebook, The Power of Networking. 00:00 Welcome to Season Two 00:39 Why Community Matters 03:08 Isolation and Accountability 05:33 Collaborate and Delegate08:14 Find the Right Room 10:59 Choosing Networking Groups 15:03 Real Transformations 21:08 Why Women Go Solo 24:04 Steps to Find Support 25:39 Invitation and Wrap Up Download: https://www.bcwomensbusinessnetwork.com/the-power-of-networking

Host Guelda Redman welcomes listeners to season two of the Elevating Women in Business Podcast and shares the “truth about networking” based on her experience founding the BC Women’s Business Network (est. January 2017). She addresses common fears women feel when attending networking for the first time—social anxiety, not knowing expectations, and feeling like an outsider—and emphasizes that everyone has felt this way and that entrepreneurship can be isolating. Redman offers practical preparation tips: create 30-second, 1-minute, and 3-minute elevator pitches (reading is okay at first), bring a written list of current business struggles to spark supportive “mini mastermind” conversations, and identify complementary businesses for referrals and collaboration. She explains networking is relationship-based, not transactional, and encourages finding the right group, showing up consistently, giving more than taking, and celebrating others’ wins. She invites viewers to try a meeting via bcwomensbusinessnetwork.com with promo code FREEMEETING.00:00 Welcome to Season Two00:45 Why Networking Feels Scary04:48 You Belong in the Room08:03 Craft Your Elevator Pitch10:45 Find Referrals and Partners13:40 Relationships Over Transactions15:40 Success Stories and Insights17:55 Choose Your Tribe Wisely19:31 Join and Stay Consistent21:25 Invitation and Final Message

Join Guelda Redman from the BC Women's Business Network as she shares essential "business tips" for "grow your business" in Season 2 of 'Elevating Women in Business'. This discussion focuses on practical strategies for taking action and serving clients effectively. Discover how to cultivate "success habits" within your "entrepreneurship" journey, especially for "women in business." Subscribe for weekly conversations about building a business with clarity, confidence, and community.Season 2 Episode 2: Your Business Isn't Growing (Even Though You're Trying)Host Guelda Redman introduces season two of the Elevating Women in Business Podcast and explains it will include member spotlight interviews plus conversational tips and strategies, inviting viewers to ask questions and share insights. She addresses why many women feel busy but see little business growth, pointing to unclear vision, mission, values, ideal client, marketing plan, and measurable goals, as well as doing too much non-revenue “busy work” and over-preparing instead of taking action to build confidence. She encourages investing in learning, seeking mentors, coaches, and supportive groups to grow faster by learning from others’ mistakes, and prioritizing evergreen visibility (blogs, podcasts, articles, newsletters) over short-lived social media posts. Guelda promotes the BC Women’s Business Network as a safe space for relationship-building, accountability, collaboration, referrals, and shared problem-solving.00:00 Welcome to Season Two00:43 New Format and Engagement02:13 Why Growth Stalls05:35 Clarify Vision and Client08:48 Get Help and Mentors16:48 Confidence Comes From Doing18:28 Goals Over Busywork25:25 Evergreen Marketing Moves30:35 Networking and Community36:57 Join the BC NetworkContact Info:[email protected]

Host Guelda Redman interviews Sarah Enright, owner-operator of Abby Bubba Pet Care with a Gentle Touch, about her shift from a 27-year graphics career to full-time pet sitting and dog walking starting in January 2018. Sarah, originally from Ontario and now in the Fraser Valley, explains the business name—Bubba was her dog, and Abby was her first Rover client—and describes her niche serving rescue pets, nervous/reactive dogs, senior animals, and pets needing medication or in-home care. She shares a story about caring for Maggie and her anxious “brothers” Joe and Hank, building trust through calm support, and discusses using the Tellington TTouch method to communicate with an animal’s nervous system and promote calm. Sarah highlights business strategies including word of mouth, testimonials, networking, in-person meet-and-greets, and requiring upfront payment, and recommends professional associations and training for new pet-care entrepreneurs while emphasizing the value of supportive women’s networking communities.00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro00:50 Sarah’s Background Story02:57 How Abby Bubba Began05:17 Niche Caring for Sensitive Pets10:05 A Nervous Dog Success Story13:43 Tellington TTouch Explained17:06 Getting Clients and Systems20:40 Starting a Pet Care Business23:42 Power of Women’s Networking29:15 Final Thanks and Call to ActionContact Linkwww.bcwomensbusinessnetwork.com/sarah-enright

In this episode of the Elevating Women in Business Podcast,host Guelda Redman invites Amanda Holt, the founder of The Digital Crew, toshare her entrepreneurial journey. Amanda discusses the creation and evolutionof her business, The Digital Crew, a full-service marketing agency, and theunique strategies that have propelled her success. She reflects on thechallenges and lessons learned from starting multiple businesses, theimportance of a collaborative team, and the pivotal role of passion in sustaininga service-based business. Amanda also shares personal insights into maintaininga work-life balance, the value of continuous learning, and the power ofnetworking in building a supportive community for women entrepreneurs. Closingthe episode, Amanda offers encouraging advice to aspiring women entrepreneursto trust in their unique vision and connect with a strong network of supportivepeers.00:00 Welcome to Elevating Women in Business00:23 Introducing Amanda Holt00:40 Amanda's Journey to Entrepreneurship02:52 The Birth of The Digital Crew05:49 Building a Strong Team10:07 Strategies for Success12:12 Balancing Work and Life15:05 The Power of Networking18:34 Final Thoughts and Advice19:05 Closing Remarks

In this episode of the Elevating Women in Business Podcast,host Guelda Redman interviews Tara James, a BC licensed mortgage broker withCitadel Mortgages. Tara shares her journey from an accounting background tobecoming a full-time mortgage broker. She discusses her passion for helpingclients, particularly self-employed individuals, navigate the complexities ofmortgages. Tara emphasizes the importance of consistency, follow-up, andbuilding strong relationships with other professionals in the industry. Shealso offers valuable advice for women considering a career in mortgagebrokering, highlighting the importance of having a financial safety net and asupport system. The discussion touches on networking strategies, the challengesof transitioning to entrepreneurship, and the significance of building trustwith clients.00:00 Welcome to Elevating Women in Business00:21 Meet Tara James: From Office Manager to MortgageBroker01:25 Tara's Journey into the Mortgage Industry02:48 Specializing in Self-Employed Clients05:19 Challenges and Rewards of the Job06:34 What Sets Tara Apart07:53 Building Successful Business Habits11:32 Advice for Aspiring Mortgage Brokers16:24 The Importance of Networking22:15 Final Thoughts and Encouragement27:42 Conclusion and Farewell

In this episode of the Elevating Women in Business Podcast,Guelda Redman interviews Mary Pichette from Ask Pichette Training andConsulting. Mary shares her journey and experiences in leadership training andconsulting, helping companies with identity and data protection. She delvesinto her passion for justice that spans from opening transition houses tosupporting survivors of human trafficking. Mary emphasizes empowering women torecognize and harness their leadership potential, both in professional andpersonal realms. She discusses key strategies for business success, like the'Go For No' approach, and the importance of networking effectively. Mary alsoprovides advice for women contemplating starting their own businesses,highlighting the significance of serving others and building genuineconnections.00:00 Introduction to the Podcast01:03 Meet Mary Pichette: A Journey of Justice and Leadership03:26 Empowering Women in Leadership08:40 Transforming Hobbies into Businesses12:36 Overcoming Sales Challenges24:18 Networking for Business Growth30:43 Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

In this episode of the Elevating Women in Business Podcast,hosted by Guelda Redman, mortgage broker Shannon Owen from Mortgages by ShannonOwen shares her journey and insights. Shannon discusses her path into themortgage industry, the importance of merging her passion for math and realestate, and the significant role of family and mentorship in her career. Shehighlights the advantages of being an independent broker, the importance ofrelationship-based business practices, and how she handles pivotal careermoments. Shannon also talks about her personal strategies for balancing workand personal life, especially with her first child on the way. She adviseswomen interested in the mortgage industry to prepare mentally and financially,emphasizing the benefits of showing up authentically and seeking support innon-passionate business areas. Shannon's story is an inspirational look at thechallenges and rewards of being a woman in business.00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest00:47 Shannon Owen's Background and Passion for Real Estate02:32 The Role and Benefits of Being a Mortgage Broker04:09 Client Success Stories and Unique Approaches07:38 Pivotal Moments and Personal Growth17:32 Balancing Business and Personal Life21:11 The Importance of Networking and Community31:02 Final Thoughts and Gratitude