Women Inspired Networking Conversations
Claim This Podcastby Martina Darling
Podcast Overview
<p>Welcome to Women Inspired Networking Conversations - the podcast for female entrepreneurs and women in business who want real conversations, genuine connection and the inspiration to keep going. </p><p></p><p>Hosted by Martina, founder of Women Inspired Network (WIN), this podcast doesn't hold back on what it really takes to build a business, show up intentionally and authentically and find your people along the way. </p><p></p><p>Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, you'll find something to help you here.</p><p></p><p>Each episode brings you one of four things - an honest, unfiltered conversation with inspiring female entrepreneurs, practical networking tips you can actually use, a behind-the-scenes look on how WIN has grown into one of East Anglia's most loved women's business communities and practical mindset and business tips to help move your business forwards. </p><p></p><p>No pressure. No pretending. Just real women, real stories and real business. </p><p></p><p>This is networking - but not how you know it. </p><p></p><p>If you've ever walked into a room full of strangers and wanted to turn straight back around or wondered whether networking is actually worth your time - this podcast is for you.</p><p></p><p>New episodes drop weekly so subscribe to keep up to date.</p><p></p><p>Come and join the conversation. </p><p></p><p>Find us: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.womeninspirednetwork.com" target="_blank">www.womeninspirednetwork.com</a></p><p>Follow on Instagram: @women_inspired_network</p><p>Find our Facebook Community: Search Women Inspired Network</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 28, 2026
She Nearly Quit Her Business. Then She Went to One Networking Event
<p>Let me tell you about the summer Gemma nearly gave up.</p><p></p><p>She’d been self-employed for two years. Her youngest had just started school. And she spent the entire summer holidays applying for jobs because she just couldn’t see how to make it work.</p><p></p><p>Then in September she came to her first Women Inspired Network (WIN) event. She met a client. That client is now one of her biggest. And every single client she has worked with since has come through networking.</p><p></p><p>In this episode I sit down with Gemma Gooch — virtual assistant, WIN Felixstowe leader and one of my favourite people — for one of the most honest and practical conversations I’ve had on the podcast yet. We talk about how networking actually translates into real clients, real income and a business you genuinely love — and what it really takes to get there.</p><p></p><p>This one is for anyone who has ever wondered whether networking is actually worth their time. Spoiler: it is. But not in the way most people think.</p><p></p><p>In this episode we cover:</p><p>✨ Why networking is just talking to people — and nothing more</p><p>✨ Why consistency is the single most important thing you can do</p><p>✨ Why clients rarely say yes straight away — and how to play the long game</p><p>✨ What to do when you lose a client and how to keep going</p><p>✨ Why the person in the room might not be your client — but their best friend might be</p><p>✨ The importance of following up after every event</p><p>✨ Why investing in yourself has a direct impact on your clients too</p><p></p><p>Find Gemma at:</p><p>🌐 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.gemmagooch.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.gemmagooch.co.uk/</a></p><p>📸 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/gemassist.va/?hl=en" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/gemassist.va/?hl=en</a></p><p>👤 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/Gemassist.va" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Gemassist.va</a></p><p></p><p>Find out more about Women Inspired Network events 👉 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.womeninspirednetwork.com/events" target="_blank">www.womeninspirednetwork.com/events</a></p><p></p><p>Follow us on Instagram 👉 @women_inspired_network</p><p>Join our Facebook community 👉 Women Inspired Network: Networking For Women In Business</p><p></p><p>📖 Read the full blog: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.womeninspirednetwork.com/blog" target="_blank">https://www.womeninspirednetwork.com/blog</a></p><p>🎙️ Listen on Spotify: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0DM7Ooc5nLezg4u91OklYo?si=83acff1303aa4471" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/0DM7Ooc5nLezg4u91OklYo?si=83acff1303aa4471</a></p><p>📺 Watch the full playlist on YouTube: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVCZqf8LiBs92aTeEHZsWrtoNRJEVCXn&si=kfsbmnaQYm0lelUk" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDVCZqf8LiBs92aTeEHZsWrtoNRJEVCXn&si=kfsbmnaQYm0lelUk</a></p><p></p><p>Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode — and if this one resonated with you, a review or a share means the absolute world to me. 💛</p>
June 21, 2026
When Life is Really Hard: Building a Business Alongside Motherhood with Leah Scott
<p>Leah Scott is the founder of Bravely Together, a health coaching business supporting medical mums — mums of children with complex care needs. Her own story includes losing her daughter, watching her twin boys undergo bone marrow transplants and chemotherapy before their first birthday, and flying to Italy for their treatment. And through all of it, she kept going. She built a business. She found joy.</p><p></p><p>In this episode Leah opens up about her incredible journey and shares the most honest, grounded advice for any mum who is trying to build something while life is throwing everything at her. We talk about mum guilt, asking for help, why it takes longer than you think to build a business, and how to find small moments of gratitude even on the hardest days.</p><p></p><p>We also talk about Leah's brand new role as our WIN leader in Diss, Norfolk — bringing women's networking to an area that has never had it before — and why she believes every business owner should be networking regardless of what stage they're at.</p><p></p><p>This one will stay with you. I promise.</p><p>In this episode we cover:</p><p>✨ Leah's story — loss, resilience and finding purpose through the hardest years of her life</p><p>✨ Why mum guilt is something we need to stop accepting as inevitable</p><p>✨ Why asking for help is not cheating — it's one of the smartest things you can do</p><p>✨ How to give yourself grace when you're in the early stages of building a business</p><p>✨ Finding small moments of joy and gratitude even when life is really hard</p><p>✨ Why networking works even when your ideal client isn't in the room</p><p>✨ The new WIN Diss events launching in Norfolk</p><p></p><p>Find Leah at Bravely Together:</p><p>🌐 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bravelytogether.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://bravelytogether.co.uk/</a></p><p>📸<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/bravely_together/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/bravely_together/</a></p><p>👤 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573927418665" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573927418665</a></p><p></p><p>Find out more about Women Inspired Network events 👉 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.womeninspirednetwork.com/events" target="_blank">www.womeninspirednetwork.com/events</a></p><p></p><p>Specifically for Leah's Diss events:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.womeninspirednetwork.com/book-events/diss" target="_blank">https://www.womeninspirednetwork.com/book-events/diss</a></p><p></p><p>Follow us on Instagram 👉 @women_inspired_network</p><p>Join our Facebook community 👉 Women Inspired Network: Networking For Women In Business</p><p></p><p>🎙️ Listen on Spotify: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0DM7Ooc5nLezg4u91OklYo" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/0DM7Ooc5nLezg4u91OklYo</a></p><p></p><p>📺 Watch on YouTube: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtube.com/@womeninspirednetwork-o3b?si=oadkKbAuWLS9RMPz" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/@womeninspirednetwork-o3b?si=oadkKbAuWLS9RMPz</a></p><p></p><p>Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode — and if this one resonated with you, a review or a share means the absolute world to me. 💛</p>
June 15, 2026
Where Do You Even Start? The No-Nonsense Guide to Starting a Business with Danielle Marshall
<p>So you've got the idea. You've got the passion. But every time you sit down to actually start, you feel completely overwhelmed and have no idea where to begin.</p><p></p><p>This episode is for you.</p><p></p><p>I sat down with the brilliant Danielle Marshall from Danielle Marshall Business Solutions for one of the most practical and genuinely useful conversations I've had on the podcast yet. </p><p></p><p>Danielle has spent years helping women go from 'I have an idea' to 'I have a business' — and in this episode she holds absolutely nothing back.</p><p></p><p>We talk about where to actually start, what you really need on day one and what can wait, how to price yourself properly from the beginning, the free tools that will save you time and money, and why you absolutely do not need a website before you launch.</p><p></p><p>We also get into the reality of building a business through word of mouth, why social media doesn't have to be overwhelming, and the best kept secret for getting professional looking branded templates on a tiny budget.</p><p></p><p>If you've been sitting on a business idea and wondering whether to take the plunge — this one will give you the clarity and the confidence to just go for it.</p><p></p><p>In this episode we cover:</p><p>✨ Why you should just go for it — and stop waiting to feel ready</p><p>✨ How to write a simple business plan without the overwhelm</p><p>✨ Social media — pages, groups or personal profile? What's right for you</p><p>✨ Why a Google Business Profile is a free tool you cannot afford to ignore</p><p>✨ Branding and templates on a budget — the Etsy trick you need to know</p><p>✨ How to research your market and price yourself what you're actually worth</p><p>✨ Why networking is one of the most powerful tools for a new business owner</p><p></p><p>Find Danielle at Danielle Marshall Business Solutions:</p><p>🌐 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://daniellemarshall.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://daniellemarshall.co.uk/</a></p><p>📸<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/daniellemarshall_business/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/daniellemarshall_business/</a></p><p>👤 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/DanielleMarshallBusinessSolutions" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/DanielleMarshallBusinessSolutions</a></p><p></p><p>Find out more about Women Inspired Network events 👉 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.womeninspirednetwork.com/events" target="_blank">www.womeninspirednetwork.com/events</a></p><p>Follow us on Instagram 👉 @women_inspired_network</p><p>Join our Facebook community 👉 Women Inspired Network: Networking For Women In Business</p><p></p><p>📺 Watch on YouTube: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtube.com/@womeninspirednetwork-o3b?si=oadkKbAuWLS9RMPz" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/@womeninspirednetwork-o3b?si=oadkKbAuWLS9RMPz</a></p><p></p><p>Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode — and if this one helped you, a review or a share means the absolute world to me. 💛</p>
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- What is Women Inspired Networking Conversations?
<p>Welcome to Women Inspired Networking Conversations - the podcast for female entrepreneurs and women in business who want real conversations, genuine connection and the inspiration to keep going. </p><p></p><p>Hosted by Martina, founder of Women Inspired Network (WIN), this podcast doesn't hold back on what it really takes to build a business, show up intentionally and authentically and find your people along the way. </p><p></p><p>Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, you'll find something to help you here.</p><p></p><p>Each episode brings you one of four things - an honest, unfiltered conversation with inspiring female entrepreneurs, practical networking tips you can actually use, a behind-the-scenes look on how WIN has grown into one of East Anglia's most loved women's business communities and practical mindset and business tips to help move your business forwards. </p><p></p><p>No pressure. No pretending. Just real women, real stories and real business. </p><p></p><p>This is networking - but not how you know it. </p><p></p><p>If you've ever walked into a room full of strangers and wanted to turn straight back around or wondered whether networking is actually worth your time - this podcast is for you.</p><p></p><p>New episodes drop weekly so subscribe to keep up to date.</p><p></p><p>Come and join the conversation. </p><p></p><p>Find us: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.womeninspirednetwork.com" target="_blank">www.womeninspirednetwork.com</a></p><p>Follow on Instagram: @women_inspired_network</p><p>Find our Facebook Community: Search Women Inspired Network</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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