In this heartwarming episode of the Online Entrepreneur Academy Podcast, I’m joined by friend, teacher, and talented author Carrie Evans. We talk about her international teaching adventures, the inspiration behind her book The Fun We Had, and the joyful chaos of life - from classroom mishaps to navigating publishing in retirement.

Carrie shares:

• Stories from around the world — from Crete to the UAE to car boot sales in the UK!
• Her wonderfully unplanned journey into authorship
• Honest insights into the ups and downs of self-publishing and marketing

We also chat about transferable teaching skills, finding writing flow (hint: it sometimes involves Sauvignon Blanc), and why fun is the most powerful classroom legacy of all.

Carrie’s book is funny, moving, and filled with characters that leap off the page — just like this conversation.

🎧 Enjoy the episode and discover why it’s never too late to write your story.

📚 Link to Carrie's book: https://amzn.eu/d/dz0d3J0

https://amzn.eu/d/dz0d3J0

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUpIKPhe3_SD1qNytfILNXQ
The Charity we support:
https://www.facebook.com/StKizitoPrimarySchool see the page for details

In this episode I sit down with Sonny Wells — the inspiring founder behind a gluten-free food business that’s turning heads and winning awards as it gets off the ground.

Sonny opens up about living with coeliac disease, the spark that led him to launch his brand, and what it really felt like to win the Elevator of Dreams competition, judged by none other than Simon Squibb and Richard Branson.

We talk food, funding, and what it takes to build something that truly matters - including plans for his London eatery and how he's raising money to grow even further.

Whether you’re navigating dietary challenges, dreaming of launching your own brand, or just love a good founder story — this episode’s for you.

" Two things to end on would be, yeah, put your face out there. It's worthwhile. Be the spokesperson, no one else is going to be as passionate as the business as you are. Shout about it to, to the cows to come home as they say. And also, just start just start." Sonny Wells: Entrepreneur, Founder, Inspiration.

Social media and follow up links;

Founder Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonnythecoeliac/
Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonnys_food/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sonnys_food

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnysfoodltd

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@sonnys_food?si=J3tA6YJpFwvutE8g

Sign up to Sonny's waiting list via the website here;
www.sonnysfood.com

Interested in investing? Then you can reach out to 'investment@sonnysfood.com'

Do message us, suggestions, feedback guests you'd like to have in a conversation here? Thank you for you support and interest. Apprecaited

My podcast is advert-free and jingle-free, simply put together, and hopefully demonstrates you can be working alone, keep the tech simple, and still share fabulous information.

Keeping business simple is my motto! ...Although I will at some point have some music and a jingle!!

Thank you for joining us, you'll find us here:
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https://www.facebook.com/SusanMaghrabi101
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUpIKPhe3_SD1qNytfILNXQ
The Charity we support:
https://www.facebook.com/StKizitoPrimarySchool see the page for details

🎙 If You Don’t Have This, You Don’t Have a Business

In this solo episode, I’m cutting straight to the point: if you’re not building an email list, you don’t have a business - you have an audience on borrowed ground.

I’ll break down why email marketing isn’t optional, how it builds real connection and ownership, and the first steps to get started.

If you're serious about growing a brand, selling a product, or making your side hustle sustainable - this is the one episode you can’t skip.

Do message us, suggestions, feedback guests you'd like to have in a conversation here? Thank you for you support and interest. Apprecaited

My podcast is advert-free and jingle-free, simply put together, and hopefully demonstrates you can be working alone, keep the tech simple, and still share fabulous information.

Keeping business simple is my motto! ...Although I will at some point have some music and a jingle!!

Thank you for joining us, you'll find us here:
https://calendly.com/susanmaghrabi/coffee-chat Book your Complimentary Appointment

The Rest :
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-lancaster-maghrabi/
👉http://bit.ly/OLEAGroup My free FB Group,
https://www.facebook.com/susanlancastermaghrabi/
https://www.facebook.com/SusanMaghrabi101
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUpIKPhe3_SD1qNytfILNXQ
The Charity we support:
https://www.facebook.com/StKizitoPrimarySchool see the page for details

Welcome back to the Online Entrepreneur Academy Podcast, and today I’m thrilled to introduce a very special guest – the quietly brilliant and wonderfully wise Susannah Ross.

Susanna is a writer, editor, trainer, and consultant who’s spent a lifetime helping others find clarity in their words. She began her career as a journalist for the BBC World Service, reporting from Portugal during the revolution and later becoming Deputy Editor of World Service News. She’s trained journalists across the globe—from Georgia to Thailand—and developed the BBC’s web writing courses.

Now, she specialises in helping businesses and individuals communicate more clearly online. Whether it's writing for the web, simplifying complex reports, or shaping accessible websites, Susannah brings a rare combination of precision, warmth, and deep experience to the world of words.

In this episode, we talk about everything from centred text (don’t do it!) to how to create websites people actually want to read. We also explore the joys and pitfalls of plain English, transferable skills for educators, and the importance of asking for help.

This is one of those conversations packed with gems—practical, thoughtful, and quietly empowering.

Contact: https://www.susannah-ross.co.uk/

Email: susannah@susannah-ross.co.uk

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/susannah-ross-editorial-training-and-consultancy/

Do message us, suggestions, feedback guests you'd like to have in a conversation here? Thank you for you support and interest. Apprecaited

My podcast is advert-free and jingle-free, simply put together, and hopefully demonstrates you can be working alone, keep the tech simple, and still share fabulous information.

Keeping business simple is my motto! ...Although I will at some point have some music and a jingle!!

Thank you for joining us, you'll find us here:
https://calendly.com/susanmaghrabi/coffee-chat Book your Complimentary Appointment

The Rest :
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-lancaster-maghrabi/
👉http://bit.ly/OLEAGroup My free FB Group,
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https://www.facebook.com/SusanMaghrabi101
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUpIKPhe3_SD1qNytfILNXQ
The Charity we support:
https://www.facebook.com/StKizitoPrimarySchool see the page for details

In this episode of the Online Entrepreneur Academy Podcast, I have the absolute pleasure of speaking with the extraordinary Wendy Firmin Price – equine-assisted therapeutic coach, award-winning author, and fierce advocate for authenticity in life and business.

Wendy doesn’t just talk about healing and leadership - she lives it. From working with troubled teens and burnt-out entrepreneurs, to transforming trauma through the wisdom of horses, Wendy's journey is raw, real, and deeply inspiring. We talk about everything from the power of horses in emotional healing, to breaking free from perfectionism, finding your voice, and rewriting your inner story.

This conversation is soulful, surprising, and a little bit “woo”- in the best possible way. Expect insights, truth bombs with compassion, and a generous dash of humour. (Just see the book titles!!)

Websites: theheartcentreuk.com

www.HealingHeartsandMindswithHorsesCIC.org

Email: wendy@theheartcentreuk.com

Book https://theheartcentreuk.com/50-blades-of-hay/

Mobile: 07801 567850

Do message us, suggestions, feedback guests you'd like to have in a conversation here? Thank you for you support and interest. Apprecaited

My podcast is advert-free and jingle-free, simply put together, and hopefully demonstrates you can be working alone, keep the tech simple, and still share fabulous information.

Keeping business simple is my motto! ...Although I will at some point have some music and a jingle!!

Thank you for joining us, you'll find us here:
https://calendly.com/susanmaghrabi/coffee-chat Book your Complimentary Appointment

The Rest :
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👉http://bit.ly/OLEAGroup My free FB Group,
https://www.facebook.com/susanlancastermaghrabi/
https://www.facebook.com/SusanMaghrabi101
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUpIKPhe3_SD1qNytfILNXQ
The Charity we support:
https://www.facebook.com/StKizitoPrimarySchool see the page for details

Welcome to this episode of the Online Entrepreneur Academy Podcast! Today I’m joined by the brilliant Nadege Minois, a solopreneur, scientist, and project management expert who supports small businesses in turning big ideas into real, finished projects.

With over two decades of international experience, Nadege brings both technical know-how and practical wisdom to the table. In this conversation, we explore the common pitfalls small businesses, in particular, face when managing projects. How to avoid chasing too many ideas, and what it takes to go from “great idea in the shower” to a finished, valuable outcome in your business. Yes, it takes planning!

We also talk about the difference between being busy and being effective, how to create systems that actually suit your working style, and why tree hugging in the Californian wilderness made it onto her dream business retreat list!

Whether you’re juggling a dozen projects or wondering where to start, this is an episode full of calm, clarity and helpful insights.

Here's how you can contact Nadege:

email: nadege@coaching-vision.com
website: https://coaching-vision.com/
Liinks card: https://www.liinks.co/coachingvision
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadege-minois-project-management-communication-consultant/

Do message us, suggestions, feedback guests you'd like to have in a conversation here? Thank you for you support and interest. Apprecaited

My podcast is advert-free and jingle-free, simply put together, and hopefully demonstrates you can be working alone, keep the tech simple, and still share fabulous information.

Keeping business simple is my motto! ...Although I will at some point have some music and a jingle!!

Thank you for joining us, you'll find us here:
https://calendly.com/susanmaghrabi/coffee-chat Book your Complimentary Appointment

The Rest :
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-lancaster-maghrabi/
👉http://bit.ly/OLEAGroup My free FB Group,
https://www.facebook.com/susanlancastermaghrabi/
https://www.facebook.com/SusanMaghrabi101
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUpIKPhe3_SD1qNytfILNXQ
The Charity we support:
https://www.facebook.com/StKizitoPrimarySchool see the page for details

In this episode, I’m joined once more by Dr Rebecca Williams, retired GP with nearly 25 years of experience in the Scottish Borders, and the founder of Williams Stress Management. Rebecca works with individuals and organisations to reduce the impact of stress on health, life, and work with science-backed strategies and real-world wisdom.

Through workshops, webinars, and 1-to-1 sessions, Rebecca offers personalised, practical support rooted in both her medical background and a deep understanding of the human side of stress.

In our second conversation, she shares why stress isn’t a sign of weakness — it’s a biological response that can be better understood, managed, and even used to spark change.

We also explore:

• The signs many people miss when stress is building up
• How employers can create a culture of care — not crisis response
• Why small changes, done consistently, build long-term resilience

💬 Please note: No individual medical advice is given in this episode. This conversation is for general information and awareness purposes only.

Dr Williams speaks with clarity, kindness, and authority — the kind that only comes from years of helping people through both personal and professional storms.

This is a must-listen for anyone wanting to better understand stress and take back some control.

I wholeheartedly thank Dr Williams for coming back to the podcast to share insight to this very important topic.

My own take away: Stress is real and important to understand.

Link to paperback:-
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dealing-Stress-Mind-Body-Spirit/dp/1497493668
Link to audiobook:-
https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Dealing-with-Stress-Audiobook/B0DWZ4KQ2Y

Website: https://williamsstressmanagement.co.uk
Email: rw@williamsstressmanagement.co.uk
Linkedin:

Do message us, suggestions, feedback guests you'd like to have in a conversation here? Thank you for you support and interest. Apprecaited

My podcast is advert-free and jingle-free, simply put together, and hopefully demonstrates you can be working alone, keep the tech simple, and still share fabulous information.

Keeping business simple is my motto! ...Although I will at some point have some music and a jingle!!

Thank you for joining us, you'll find us here:
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The Rest :
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https://www.facebook.com/SusanMaghrabi101
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUpIKPhe3_SD1qNytfILNXQ
The Charity we support:
https://www.facebook.com/StKizitoPrimarySchool see the page for details

This is the first in our new Midweek Mini series – shorter episodes with returning guests sharing honest insights and updates from the entrepreneurial front line.

In this bite-sized chat, I’m joined again by Kate Bodrova, co-founder of Amazy UK – a platform supporting educators to build, share, and track interactive learning content.

We talk about:

• The reality of starting a business in a new country
• Cultural challenges (and how AI helps decode politeness!)
• Why progress often takes years – and that’s okay
• Kate’s no-nonsense advice for anyone thinking about starting up

Real talk, real encouragement – and a YouTube deep-dive is on the way soon.

Do message us, suggestions, feedback guests you'd like to have in a conversation here? Thank you for you support and interest. Apprecaited

My podcast is advert-free and jingle-free, simply put together, and hopefully demonstrates you can be working alone, keep the tech simple, and still share fabulous information.

Keeping business simple is my motto! ...Although I will at some point have some music and a jingle!!

Thank you for joining us, you'll find us here:
https://calendly.com/susanmaghrabi/coffee-chat Book your Complimentary Appointment

The Rest :
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-lancaster-maghrabi/
👉http://bit.ly/OLEAGroup My free FB Group,
https://www.facebook.com/susanlancastermaghrabi/
https://www.facebook.com/SusanMaghrabi101
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUpIKPhe3_SD1qNytfILNXQ
The Charity we support:
https://www.facebook.com/StKizitoPrimarySchool see the page for details