In this episode, Rochelle Humes, sits down with Rachel Harris, the accountant who’s changing the narrative around finances and business for women. Together, they dive deep into Rachel’s journey from growing up with financial scarcity to championing practical financial education, especially for women and small business owners.

This conversation covers everything from the emotional baggage we bring to money, why financial literacy should be on the national curriculum, practical habits for business success, and the nitty-gritty of tax.

In this episode, we cover:

• The power of financial education
• Why women feel uncomfortable talking about money and how to overcome it
• Three key things to create your own ‘business dashboard’
• Simple habits to track finances and avoid common tax pitfalls
• How money is an amplifier of your values

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction

01:12 Rachel Harris: Breaking Financial Stereotypes

02:54 The Emotional Side of Finances

04:49 Empowering Women to Talk About Money

14:57 Practical Financial Tips for Entrepreneurs

23:05 Delegation and Quality of Life

29:36 Creating Financial Processes

30:30 Common Financial Mistakes for Female Entrepreneurs

30:56 The Importance of Tax Planning

33:41 Monthly Financial Check-ins

37:57 HMRC and Self-Employment Tax Essentials

43:01 Actionable Financial Takeaways

55:21 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Whether you're a creative dreading the numbers, a woman with big dreams, or just want to get smarter about your finances, this episode is packed with relatable stories, actionable takeaways, and honest advice about building real confidence—financially and beyond.

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Join Rochelle as she sits down with model, entrepreneur, and founder of Saltair, Iskra Lawrence, for an inspiring and empowering conversation. In this episode, Iskra Lawrence opens up about her journey from growing up in Kidderminster and her early entrepreneurial spirit to breaking barriers in the modeling industry. She shares personal stories of overcoming body image struggles, dealing with rejection, and finding her mission to create change in the world of fashion and beauty.

Discover how Iskra turned internet trolling into a viral moment of empowerment, and how becoming a mother transformed her approach to business and self-care. We discuss real-life lessons about resilience, taking risks, building boundaries, and the realities of launching a successful brand. Plus, Iskra reveals the inspiration behind creating Saltair, a body care brand that champions inclusivity and daily moments of luxury.

In this episode, we cover:

• Early Life and Family Influences

• Body Image and Industry Standards

• Motherhood and Career Balance

• The Vision and Growth of Saltaire

• Empowering Customers and Authentic Marketing

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CHAPTERS

0:00 Introduction

01:02 Early Life and Family Influences

02:38 Entrepreneurial Beginnings

10:58 Body Image and Model Industry Standards

13:19 Turning Point and Self-Empowerment

19:19 Experience in Social Media

26:57 Motherhood and Career Balance

39:51 The Brand Incubator Experience

41:48 The Vision and Growth of Saltair

43:06 Product Development and Market Success

47:38 Empowering Customers and Authentic Marketing

53:51 Quickfire Round and Final Thoughts

01:02:53 The Power of Pivoting and Future Plans

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Welcome to my first solo episode as I reflect on my entrepreneurial journey, the lessons learned from building my brand My Little Coco, and the creation of this incredible empowering podcast community. In this episode, I share behind-the-scenes insights about starting and running a business, real talk on overcoming failures, how to build and grow the right team, setting boundaries, and managing the ups and downs of balancing motherhood and my career.

In this episode, I cover:

• Realities and behind the scenes of building of My Little Coco

• Launching, growing and building the Ladies Who Launch community

• How and when to build a team in business

• Finding the right partnerships

• Work-life balance and mum guilt

• Key lesson and advice for upcoming entrepreneurs

This episode is perfect for anyone interested in starting a business, business growth, mindset shifts, personal development, and authentic career stories.

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CHAPTERS

00:00: Introduction

1:12: Starting My Little Coco

7:00: Trademark Issues & Rebranding

11:06: Building with a Small Team & Unique Business Structure

13:41: Why I Started the Podcast & The Power of Female Community

16:06: Self-Funding, Authenticity, and Evolving the Podcast

21:11: Reflections & Wins of 2025

24:30: Key Lessons & Advice for 2026

29:09: Advice on Building the Right Team and Taking Feedback

32:24: Setting Boundaries & Protecting Your Energy

36:24: What’s Next for 2026: Vision Board & Live Events

38:44: Time Management

41:51: Finding the Right Business Partner

43:48: Dealing with Setbacks

45:12: Juggling Work and Family/Mum Guilt

52:48: Favourite Salad Order

54:08: Final Advice: Taking Risks & Launching Your Ideas

57:21: Closing & Motivation for 2026

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