Conversations with senior operators, founders, and decision-makers on navigating growth, complexity, and high-stakes commercial environments. Episodes explore decision-making under pressure, scaling and operational challenges, leadership, and defining career moments.
King of Blonds: Stop Playing It Safe and Start Challenging Yourself
Mark William Selley, Creative Master Colourist at Josh Wood, reveals what separates a good professional from a truly great one - from constantly challenging your own process and refusing to settle, to knowing when to step back and say no.Stephanie and Mark get into his 25-year career across some of the industry's leading salons, the business decisions that shaped his path, how he approaches every client consultation, why returning clients still need to be asked what they want now, and the importance of continuing to learn and evolve.Mark also shares his advice for choosing the right professional, the products he currently recommends, what he and his clients are talking about, and why being clear about your direction - while knowing when to take a break - is an important part of taking care of business.
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19 Jul 2026
How Great Leaders Build High-Growth Businesses | Jambu Palaniappan, CEO of Checkatrade, Board Member at Monzo and Just Eat, and One of Uber's Earliest Leaders
In this episode of Taking Care of Business, Stephanie sits down with Jambu Palaniappan, CEO of Checkatrade, board member at Monzo and Just Eat, former Head of Uber and Uber Eats across EMEA, and former Partner at Omers Ventures.
Drawing on decades of experience building and advising high-growth technology businesses, Jambu shares the leadership principles that have shaped his career—from scaling marketplaces and building trust to hiring exceptional teams, navigating AI, effective governance and leading through ambiguity.
Jambu explains:
Why great leaders are comfortable with ambiguity
How trust creates stronger marketplace businesses
The biggest mistakes companies make when scaling
Why customer obsession matters more than ever
AI and the future of marketplaces
What great boards do differently
How to hire people who perform, not just interview well
The habits that help leaders stay connected to their teams
What "taking care of business" really means
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28 Jun 2026
Why Smart People Still Struggle With Money | Nitika Vyas, Founder & CEO of Aila Money
In this episode of Taking Care of Business, Stephanie Anais sits down with Nitika Vyas, Founder and CEO of Aila Money, a fintech platform and money personal trainer designed to help people build confidence, take action, and make better financial decisions.
Before launching Aila Money, Nitika spent over 15 years in institutional finance across investment banking, hedge funds and brokerage roles.
The conversation explores:
Why smart people still struggle with money
The psychology behind financial decision-making
The gender wealth gap and why it persists
Why women often outperform men when investing
Pensions, tax efficiency and long-term wealth building
Lifestyle creep and the hidden cost of everyday spending
Building Aila Money and leaving institutional finance
What "Taking Care of Business" means to Nitika
Download your Money PT here (https://ailamoney.com/)
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Facebook - Aila Money | London (https://www.facebook.com/ailamoney/)
Email - Nitika@ailamoney.com
Connect with Stephanie:
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