Episode Summary:
In this inspiring episode, we explore the journey of Maxine Laceby, one of the growing number of women entrepreneurs who have defied the odds and started successful businesses, often later in life and sometimes from humble beginnings. We discuss the unique challenges faced by women in the business world, such as limited access to funding, societal expectations, and the importance of family collaboration & support.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Starting a Business on a Kitchen Table: How Maxine have launched a thriving businesses from home, turning a kitchen table into a boardroom.
- Empowering Women & Changing the Status Quo: Breaking barriers and redefining what it means to be a successful woman entrepreneur.
- Starting a Business in Later Life: Why more women are launching businesses post-40 and the advantages that come with age and experience.
- The “Force from Forty” Initiative: A movement encouraging women over 40 to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams and create their own business empires.
- Why Only 2% of Funding Goes to Women: Addressing the gender funding gap and what needs to change to ensure women get the financial backing they deserve.
- Holding Onto the Reins of Your Business: The importance of staying in control of your company’s vision, even as it scales.
- Taking Risks & Remortgaging to Grow: The bold moves women have made to grow their businesses, including remortgaging homes to secure capital.
- Backing Women in Business: How women can support other women in the business world, and why this is critical for success.
- Working with Family Members: The dynamics of involving family in your business, both as a challenge and a source of support.
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