Mum Means Business

37: Unapologetic Ambition and the Power of Purpose with Rebecca Cracknell

Rebecca Cracknell is a coach, mentor and mother of three whose work sits at the intersection of ambition, identity and transformation.
Through her podcast 'A Woman's Guide to Starting Fires', her 1:1 mentoring and intimate group programmes, she invites female entrepreneurs to break free from the shoulds that society has imposed upon them and unlock the most unapologetic visions they have for their lives. In this episode, we explore Rebecca's journey from teacher to entrepreneur, the internal work required to untangle the conditioning that keeps so many women playing small, and what it truly means to go all in on a life and business rooted in purpose.
In this conversation, we explore:
✨ How Rebecca transitioned from teaching into coaching and what that journey taught her about reinvention and resilience
✨ Why moving from content creation to coaching required a fundamental shift in how she showed up online and in her work
✨ Reframing social media as a tool for genuine connection rather than performance and what that shift unlocks for entrepreneurs
✨ The slow burn reality of building a business through social media and why consistency and process matter more than overnight results
✨ How internalised stories and shame quietly shape our ambitions and what it takes to bring them into the light
✨ The relationship between women, money and ambition and why challenging the narratives around all three is essential for business growth
✨ What it means to live in your highest purpose and how small, intentional tasks can connect us back to that sense of meaning
✨ The advice Rebecca would give her younger self and why it speaks directly to every woman who has ever felt held back
About the Guest:
Rebecca Cracknell is a coach, mentor and mother of three who works with women ready to build businesses that genuinely change their lives. Through her podcast A Woman's Guide to Starting Fires, her group programmes and deeply personal coaching experiences, she helps women dismantle internalised shame, unlock their ambition and step into their fullest potential. Her approach is honest, direct and rooted in the belief that every woman has a unique purpose she is meant to bring into the world.
You can connect with Rebecca via Instagram and LinkedIn.
About The Host:I'm Victoria Phipps – a Mum of two, family photographer, charity co-founder, marketing person and now podcaster! 🎙️
I was raised by a nurturing Mother and an entrepreneurial Father and have inherited traits from both, so the tension between ambition and motherhood is one I grapple with on a daily basis!
I’m fascinated to hear the stories of other women on a similar path, who are striving to build thriving businesses whilst being present for their children. It's a tough juggle, but I hope the conversations shared on this podcast help Mums in business feel less alone and inspired to keep going in pursuit of their dreams.
Head to the Mum Means Business Podcast website for full show notes.
I would love to hear your thoughts on the topics discussed in this conversation, so please do let me know on Instagram where I'm @victoriaphippsmbe or @mummeansbusinesspodcast.
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5* rating and review!

36: Unlearning Patriarchy and Building a Business That Feels Good with Nicky Denson-Elliott

Nicky Denson-Elliott is a professional feminist, community builder, writer, podcaster and mother of two whose work sits at the intersection of feminism, creativity and business.
Through The Wilder Collective, her Wilder:LIVE events and her award-winning podcast Women's Business, she supports female founders, creatives and leaders to own their value, unlearn patriarchal conditioning and build businesses that don't just look good on paper but feel good day to day.
In this episode, we explore the messy middle of entrepreneurship, the transformative power of community and the courage it takes to build something that truly aligns with who you are becoming - a conversation that will resonate deeply with any woman navigating motherhood, ambition and identity.
In this conversation, we explore:
✨ The leap from corporate life to entrepreneurship and navigating the uncertainty that comes with it
✨ How motherhood, guilt and mental health intersect with the pressure to succeed in business
✨ The journey of building and eventually stepping away from Wilder Ones clothing brand
✨ Transitioning into podcasting and the freedom that comes from following a new direction
✨ Why embracing failure is essential to business growth and personal evolution
✨ Breaking the silence around money, gender and the conditioning that keeps women small
✨ Reparenting yourself and developing emotional intelligence as an adult
✨ The impact of societal expectations on women's ambition and sense of self-worth
✨ How aging brings wisdom, clarity and permission to prioritise what truly matters
✨ The power of community in moving from floundering to momentum
✨ Aligning past experiences with current goals to create a sense of purpose and direction
About the Guest:
Nicky Denson-Elliott is a community builder, podcaster, founder of The Wilder Collective and all round champion of women.
Through her work, she helps women unlearn the patriarchy's tricks, communicate with purpose and build businesses rooted in fulfilment rather than external validation. Her podcast Women's Business has won awards for its honest, insightful conversations with female founders and creatives. Nicky is a mother of two and believes that happiness and alignment are worthy ambitions in business and in life.
You can follow Nicky and connect with her work on Instagram, Substack and LinkedIn.
About The Host:I'm Victoria Phipps – a Mum of two, family photographer, charity co-founder, marketing person and now podcaster! 🎙️
I was raised by a nurturing Mother and an entrepreneurial Father and have inherited traits from both, so the tension between ambition and motherhood is one I grapple with on a daily basis!
I’m fascinated to hear the stories of other women on a similar path, who are striving to build thriving businesses whilst being present for their children. It's a tough juggle, but I hope the conversations shared on this podcast help Mums in business feel less alone and inspired to keep going in pursuit of their dreams.
Head to the Mum Means Business Podcast website for full show notes.
I would love to hear your thoughts on the topics discussed in this conversation, so please do let me know on Instagram where I'm @victoriaphippsmbe or @mummeansbusinesspodcast.
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5* rating and review!

35: Connection Over Competition and Championing Women with Kate Okello Tarrant

This week on Mum Means Business, I’m joined by actor, voice artist and founder Kate Okello Tarrant, also known as Mrs. OT.
A millennial mum of three boys, Kate has appeared on countless stages across the UK and worked with household names including the BBC and Audible. But when the performance industry paused during lockdown, she began documenting her experience of motherhood online and something powerful happened.
Within weeks, her honest reflections reached tens of thousands of women. The conversations that followed led her to train as a breastfeeding consultant, become a pre and postnatal advocate and create The Mum Retreat - a series of nurturing events centred on maternal mental health and wellbeing.
From intimate candlelit evenings to expert-led workshops, Kate now curates powerful spaces where women can gather, speak honestly and feel seen. Her work is rooted in vulnerability, connection and a belief that there is joy to be found in failing publicly.
💡 “We need to dismantle the societal conditioning that other women are a threat.”
In this energising and deeply honest conversation, we explore:✨ Kate’s journey from actor to founder of The Mum Retreat✨ The myth of overnight success and what really happens behind the scenes✨ Navigating imposter syndrome when stepping into leadership✨ The social conditioning that teaches women to compete rather than connect✨ Transforming envy into empowerment✨ The burden of stoicism in motherhood✨ Embracing vulnerability online and in real life✨ Why failure can be a powerful catalyst for growth
We also talk about the scarcity mindset that keeps women playing small and what becomes possible when we actively choose connection over competition - in motherhood, in business and in life.
About Kate Okello Tarrant:Kate Okello Tarrant, also known as Mrs. OT, is an actor, voice artist and founder of The Mum Retreat, a series of maternal wellbeing events designed to create safe, supportive spaces for mothers.
After building an engaged online community during lockdown, Kate expanded her work into breastfeeding consultancy, advocacy and in-person gatherings focused on maternal mental health. She was recently recognised as 'Best Maternal Mental Health & Wellbeing Events UK' at the GHP Women’s Health Awards.
Through her retreats, social media presence and public work, Kate is passionate about helping women feel less alone and more connected.
Visit her website or follow her on Instagram @_mrsot to learn more.
About The Host:I'm Victoria Phipps – a Mum of two, family photographer, charity co-founder, marketing person and now podcaster! 🎙️
I was raised by a nurturing Mother and an entrepreneurial Father and have inherited traits from both, so the tension between ambition and motherhood is one I grapple with on a daily basis!
I’m fascinated to hear the stories of other women on a similar path, who are striving to build thriving businesses whilst being present for their children. It's a tough juggle, but I hope the conversations shared on this podcast help Mums in business feel less alone and inspired to keep going in pursuit of their dreams.
Head to the Mum Means Business Podcast website for full show notes.
I would love to hear your thoughts on the topics discussed in this conversation, so please do let me know on Instagram where I'm @victoriaphippsmbe or @mummeansbusinesspodcast.
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5* rating and review!

34: Communication, Self-Leadership and Finding Fulfilment with Maria Rush

This week on Mum Means Business, I’m joined by Maria Rush - leadership mentor, speaker and host of the Women Don’t Rush podcast.
For the past 15 years Maria has dedicated her time not only to raising her two children, now teenagers, but to promoting self-leadership, emotional intelligence and solution-based communication in entrepreneurial spaces, state organisations and private businesses.
Maria is fascinated by people. Her work explores how we can communicate and connect more deeply with ourselves and others by becoming more authentic and self-aware. She supports capable, high-achieving women and mothers who, despite outward success, often feel tired, overwhelmed and quietly unfulfilled.
Through her calm and thoughtful framework, Maria helps women uncover the missing link between outer achievement and inner fulfilment.
In this reflective and practical conversation, we explore:✨ Maria’s transition into motherhood and the identity shifts that followed✨ Why communication begins with self-reflection✨ Solution-based communication in parenting and partnerships✨ Why many high-achieving women feel unfulfilled despite external success✨ The burden of always being the problem-solver✨ Emotional intelligence and empathy as foundational leadership skills✨ Connecting with your inner child to better understand present-day reactions
We also talk honestly about early motherhood, uncomfortable self-awareness and the courage it takes to recognise when our own behaviours may be contributing to the challenges we’re facing.
🎁 Exclusive for Mum Means Business listeners:Use code MMB20 to receive 20% off Maria’s April 2026 cohort of The Connected Leadership Programme.
The programme offers a practical introduction to emotional intelligence and compassionate communication in a small group setting - equipping parents, partners and professionals with tools to strengthen their relationship with themselves and enjoy greater calm and connection.
About Maria Rush:Maria Rush is a leadership mentor, speaker and host of the Women Don’t Rush podcast. She specialises in self-leadership, emotional intelligence and solution-based communication, supporting women who want to experience greater calm, clarity and fulfilment in both their professional and personal lives.
Drawing on her experience as a mother, mentor and entrepreneur, Maria guides high-achieving women to bridge the gap between external success and inner alignment. Her work empowers women to communicate more effectively, articulate their needs with confidence and cultivate deeper connections with themselves and others.
You can connect with Maria via her website, on Instagram, LinkedIn or through her podcast.
About The Host:I'm Victoria Phipps – a Mum of two, family photographer, charity co-founder, marketing person and now podcaster! 🎙️
I was raised by a nurturing Mother and an entrepreneurial Father and have inherited traits from both, so the tension between ambition and motherhood is one I grapple with on a daily basis!
I’m fascinated to hear the stories of other women on a similar path, who are striving to build thriving businesses whilst being present for their children. It's a tough juggle, but I hope the conversations shared on this podcast help Mums in business feel less alone and inspired to keep going in pursuit of their dreams.
Head to the Mum Means Business Podcast website for full show notes.
I would love to hear your thoughts on the topics discussed in this conversation, so please do let me know on Instagram where I'm @victoriaphippsmbe or @mummeansbusinesspodcast.
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5* rating and review!

33: Building Calm, Confidence and Support in Business with Isabelle Pearcey

My guest this week is Isabelle Pearcey, founder of Izz Whizz VA, where she helps founders, small teams and legal professionals bring structure, calm and confidence to the way they run their business.
With a background in law, executive support and charity governance, Isabelle has spent years as the unflappable right hand to high-level leaders; quietly building effective systems, leading with empathy and keeping operations running smoothly behind the scenes.
After navigating long COVID alongside early motherhood, Isabelle made the courageous transition into entrepreneurship. She built a virtual assistant business rooted in her values of kindness, trust and flexibility - and is now growing a small, trusted team of VAs who want meaningful, family-friendly work.
Her approach to business feels like a breath of fresh air: calm rather than chaos, collaboration rather than control and support instead of silent struggle.
In this honest and reassuring conversation, we explore:✨ Isabelle’s journey from law and charity governance into entrepreneurship✨ The impact of long COVID and motherhood on career decisions✨ Breaking free from the super mum complex✨ What a virtual assistant actually does and how they support business growth✨ Building trust and strong working relationships in remote teams✨ How to prepare your business for outsourcing✨ Empowering women through flexible, values-led work✨ Supporting maternal mental health alongside business ambitions
We also talk about resilience, identity shifts and what it really means to invite someone into your world to help carry the load.
About Isabelle Pearcey:Isabelle Pearcey is the founder of Izz Whizz VA, supporting founders, legal professionals and small teams with structure, systems and trusted executive support.
With a background in law, executive assistance and charity governance, Isabelle combines professionalism with empathy — helping business owners feel calm and confident as they grow. She is building a team of skilled virtual assistants who want meaningful, flexible work that aligns with family life.
Through her work and charitable involvement, Isabelle is passionate about empowering women at every stage of motherhood and business.
Connect with Isabelle on LinkedIn and Instagram to find out more about how her team could support you.
About The Host:I'm Victoria Phipps – a Mum of two, family photographer, charity co-founder, marketing person and now podcaster! 🎙️
I was raised by a nurturing Mother and an entrepreneurial Father and have inherited traits from both, so the tension between ambition and motherhood is one I grapple with on a daily basis!
I’m fascinated to hear the stories of other women on a similar path, who are striving to build thriving businesses whilst being present for their children. It's a tough juggle, but I hope the conversations shared on this podcast help Mums in business feel less alone and inspired to keep going in pursuit of their dreams.
Head to the Mum Means Business Podcast website for full show notes.
I would love to hear your thoughts on the topics discussed in this conversation, so please do let me know on Instagram where I'm @victoriaphippsmbe or @mummeansbusinesspodcast.
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5* rating and review!

32: Finding Ease and Coming Home to Yourself in Midlife with Ekaterina Ward

This week on Mum Means Business, I’m joined by Ekaterina Ward - mindset coach and founder of Vivacity, a community supporting female founders aged 40 and over to build vibrant, soul-aligned businesses that support the lives they want to lead.
Ekaterina began her career in teaching before moving into corporate financial services. Eleven years ago, she retrained as a coach and has since worked extensively in corporate and executive coaching. Today, her focus is on supporting mothers in business - helping them grow their income, energy and impact without sacrificing themselves in the process.
A mum to an eleven-year-old daughter, Ekaterina is deeply passionate about challenging the societal expectation that women should shrink as they move through midlife. Instead, she invites women to see this season as one of expansion, power and becoming.
Her work explores the patterns that often guide our behaviour. As she recently shared, some of us are led by the heart, others by fire - but many of us are unconsciously addicted to suffering through overworking, people pleasing, control and self-neglect. Ekaterina’s message is clear: we do not need to suffer in order to grow.
💡 “We do not need to suffer to grow.”
In this deep, reflective and quietly powerful conversation, we explore:✨ Ekaterina’s transition from corporate life into coaching✨ Why asking for help is a skill many women struggle to practise✨ Breaking cycles of suffering and self-sabotage✨ Fear of success and how it shows up for women in business✨ Creating ease rather than glorifying struggle✨ Self-regulation, emotional awareness and the window of tolerance✨ Reframing midlife as the wise woman’s journey✨ Navigating perimenopause with honesty, compassion and self-advocacy
We also talk about self-enquiry, identity shifts and what it means to truly come home to yourself - as a woman, a mother and a business owner.
About Ekaterina Ward:Ekaterina Ward is a mindset coach and founder of Vivacity, a community supporting female founders aged 40 and over to build soul-aligned businesses and lives. With a background in teaching, corporate financial services and executive coaching, she brings depth, compassion and strategic clarity to her work.
Ekaterina specialises in supporting mothers in business to grow sustainably, without burnout. Her work challenges outdated narratives around midlife and menopause, reframing them as powerful seasons of self-leadership, honesty and renewal.
You can find Ekaterina on Instagram or LinkedIn, and learn more about her work through Vivacity via her website.You can also download her FREE Midlife Mayhem and Magic Workbook!
About The Host:I'm Victoria Phipps – a Mum of two, family photographer, charity co-founder, marketing person and now podcaster! 🎙️
I was raised by a nurturing Mother and an entrepreneurial Father and have inherited traits from both, so the tension between ambition and motherhood is one I grapple with on a daily basis!
I’m fascinated to hear the stories of other women on a similar path, who are striving to build thriving businesses whilst being present for their children. It's a tough juggle, but I hope the conversations shared on this podcast help Mums in business feel less alone and inspired to keep going in pursuit of their dreams.
Head to the Mum Means Business Podcast website for full show notes.
I would love to hear your thoughts on the topics discussed in this conversation, so please do let me know on Instagram where I'm @victoriaphippsmbe or @mummeansbusinesspodcast.
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5* rating and review!

31: Liz Mosley On Rejection, Resilience and Building a Business You Love

This week on Mum Means Business, I’m joined by Liz Mosley - graphic designer, Adobe Ambassador, podcast host and public speaker on a mission to help small business owners feel more confident about their branding and marketing.
Liz believes that when branding is not only beautiful but also strategic, it can completely transform how business owners show up. Through her design work, she creates bespoke branding and websites that leave her clients feeling excited, empowered and ready to share what they do with the world.
Alongside client work, Liz has recorded over 200 episodes of her podcast Building Your Brand - all within the constraints of the school day. She’s a mum of two and a passionate champion for small businesses navigating visibility, content creation and sustainable growth.
Liz is also well known for her rejection challenge. In 2023, after recognising how much fear of rejection might be limiting her own business growth, she set herself the goal of collecting 100 professional rejections in six months.
Since then, she’s been openly sharing what she’s learned - helping creatives and business owners see that rejection is a normal, unavoidable and often far less scary part of putting yourself out there.
💡 “Rejection is a normal part of being a creative and a business owner.”
In this honest and encouraging conversation, we explore:✨ Liz’s journey into entrepreneurship and finding her place in the small business world✨ Why rejection feels so personal and how to reduce its emotional impact✨ The origins of the 100 rejections challenge and what Liz has learned so far✨ Navigating identity shifts through motherhood and business growth✨ The realities of content creation and how it has evolved over time✨ What happens when your work goes viral and how to manage the aftermath✨ Why vulnerability and human connection matter more than perfection
We also talk about trusting your instincts, doing work you genuinely enjoy and why consistency becomes far more sustainable when you stop trying to perform and start being yourself.In this episode Liz mentions a Ted Talk by Jia Jiang entitled "What I learned from 100 days of rejection" which you can watch here.
About Liz Mosley:Liz Mosley is a graphic designer, Adobe Ambassador and host of the podcast Building Your Brand. She specialises in creating strategic branding and websites for small business owners who want to feel confident sharing their work and growing their businesses.
Liz is passionate about helping creatives overcome fear of rejection and build resilience through visibility, experimentation and self-trust. She shares practical marketing advice alongside honest reflections on running a business and navigating motherhood.
You can find Liz on Instagram, via her website or by listening to Building Your Brand 🎧
About The Host:I'm Victoria Phipps – a Mum of two, family photographer, charity co-founder, marketing person and now podcaster! 🎙️
I was raised by a nurturing Mother and an entrepreneurial Father and have inherited traits from both, so the tension between ambition and motherhood is one I grapple with on a daily basis!
I’m fascinated to hear the stories of other women on a similar path, who are striving to build thriving businesses whilst being present for their children. It's a tough juggle, but I hope the conversations shared on this podcast help Mums in business feel less alone and inspired to keep going in pursuit of their dreams.
Head to the Mum Means Business Podcast website for full show notes.
I would love to hear your thoughts on the topics discussed in this conversation, so please do let me know on Instagram where I'm @victoriaphippsmbe or @mummeansbusinesspodcast.
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5* rating and review!

30: Finding Work-Life Harmony As An Entrepreneur with Rachael Twumasi-Corson

This week on Mum Means Business, I’m joined by Rachael Twumasi-Corson - a multi-award-winning serial entrepreneur, public speaker and non-executive director.
Rachael founded her first company, Afrocenchix, at just 18 years old and scaled it to international success, raising over $2 million in investment before exiting the business in 2023. An advocate for ethical leadership and powerful storytelling in business, she’s delivered talks for global organisations including Google, Meta and HSBC.
Today, Rachael serves on multiple boards, was recently appointed Vice Chair of British Mensa and is on the cusp of launching her new haircare brand Ayaa Botanicals. She lives in London with her husband and four children.
As a busy Mum, Rachael believes work-life balance is a myth. Instead, she champions the idea of work-life harmony - a more compassionate and realistic way of approaching ambition, family life and personal wellbeing.
As she puts it, balance leads to stress and frustration, while harmony creates freedom.
In this rich and practical conversation, we explore:✨ Rachael’s journey from teenage founder to scaling and exiting Afrocenchix✨ The realities of building ambitious businesses alongside family life✨ Why work-life balance doesn’t exist - and what to aim for instead✨ How health challenges can reshape priorities and redefine success✨ Navigating public spaces, expectations and pressure as a working mother✨ The orchestra metaphor - and why harmony needs both mindset and systems✨ Rachael’s simple 5-4-3-2-1 method for starting the day with intention✨ How identity evolves through motherhood, exits and new beginnings
Rachael shares both the mindset shifts and the practical tools that have helped her navigate different seasons - reminding us that when family life feels settled, we can go again and when it doesn’t, stepping back is not failure but part of being human.
During our conversation Rachael also recommends a book called "Coherence" which I can confirm is by Dr. Alan Watkins.
About Rachael Twumasi-Corson:Rachael Twumasi-Corson is a serial entrepreneur, speaker and non-executive director. She is the founder of Afrocenchix, a pioneering haircare brand she scaled globally before exiting in 2023.
Her work focuses on ethical leadership, storytelling and helping others build lives and businesses that feel aligned - rather than perfectly balanced.
She lives in London with her husband and four children and continues to explore new ventures inspired by resilience, lived experience and a commitment to long-term impact.
Learn more about Rachael via her website or connect with her on Instagram or LinkedIn.
About The Host:I'm Victoria Phipps – a Mum of two, family photographer, charity co-founder, marketing person and now podcaster! 🎙️
I was raised by a nurturing Mother and an entrepreneurial Father and have inherited traits from both, so the tension between ambition and motherhood is one I grapple with on a daily basis!
I’m fascinated to hear the stories of other women on a similar path, who are striving to build thriving businesses whilst being present for their children. It's a tough juggle, but I hope the conversations shared on this podcast help Mums in business feel less alone and inspired to keep going in pursuit of their dreams.
Head to the Mum Means Business Podcast website for full show notes.
I would love to hear your thoughts on the topics discussed in this conversation, so please do let me know on Instagram where I'm @victoriaphippsmbe or @mummeansbusinesspodcast.
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5* rating and review!

29: Challenging the 9–5 and Reimagining Work for Parents with Amy Grilli

This week on Mum Means Business, I’m joined by Amy Grilli - former teacher and co-founder of The Five Hour Club, a growing movement challenging the traditional 9–5 workday and advocating for more realistic, family-friendly ways of working.
After taking five years out of paid employment to care for her children, Amy found herself staring at a large gap in her CV and questioning how it would be received. Her instinct was that being a “full-time parent” would be judged, dismissed or even criticised. So she left the gap unexplained and quietly withdrew, feeling insignificant, undervalued and unsure whether she was still welcome in the professional world.
In frustration, Amy shared her experience on LinkedIn in 2024. The post went viral, resonating with tens of thousands of mothers who felt deeply seen. That response became the catalyst for The Five Hour Club - a professional job board promoting five-hour workdays, alongside a podcast of the same name, all designed to help parents maintain and return to meaningful careers after having children.
What began as a personal moment of vulnerability has grown into a powerful movement. As Amy puts it so simply - 9 to 5 doesn’t work for parents.
In this thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation, we explore:✨ The emotional impact of stepping away from paid work to raise children✨ Why returning to work after time out can feel so daunting✨ The hidden struggles of part-time work and so-called “flexibility”✨ Balancing careers with school hours and school holidays✨ How rigid working cultures quietly push mothers out of the workforce✨ Why flexibility must be a two-way conversation between employers and employees✨ How the five-hour workday could benefit businesses as well as families✨ The vision behind The Five Hour Club and its growing global impact
About Amy Grilli:Amy Grilli is a former teacher and co-founder of The Five Hour Club, a global job board and podcast promoting five-hour workdays and flexible roles for parents. Her work is driven by a desire to normalise parenthood in the workplace and challenge outdated assumptions about productivity, commitment and success.
After experiencing first-hand the barriers parents face when trying to return to work, Amy now advocates for systemic change that allows families to thrive - without forcing parents to choose between career and caregiving.
You can learn more about The Five Hour Club by visiting their website, following them on LinkedIn and Instagram, or listening to The Five Hour Club podcast.
About The Host:I'm Victoria Phipps – a Mum of two, family photographer, charity co-founder, marketing person and now podcaster! 🎙️
I was raised by a nurturing Mother and an entrepreneurial Father and have inherited traits from both, so the tension between ambition and motherhood is one I grapple with on a daily basis!
I’m fascinated to hear the stories of other women on a similar path, who are striving to build thriving businesses whilst being present for their children. It's a tough juggle, but I hope the conversations shared on this podcast help Mums in business feel less alone and inspired to keep going in pursuit of their dreams.
Head to the Mum Means Business Podcast website for full show notes.
I would love to hear your thoughts on the topics discussed in this conversation, so please do let me know on Instagram where I'm @victoriaphippsmbe or @mummeansbusinesspodcast.
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5* rating and review!

28: Defining Success on Your Own Terms with Teresa Heath-Wareing

This week on Mum Means Business, I’m joined by my marvellous coach Teresa Heath-Wareing - an international award-winning TEDx speaker, business strategist and host of the #1 rated Your Dream Business podcast.
Teresa is widely known as the go-to expert for launching and scaling online businesses, specialising in practical growth strategies for course creators, membership owners and coaches. With a degree in marketing and over a decade of experience, she began her business in 2013 as a single mum to her four-year-old daughter.
Since then, Teresa’s business - and life - have evolved dramatically. Alongside growing a globally recognised online brand, she has navigated divorce, solo parenting and a profound shift in her relationship with alcohol, a journey she shares openly on her health podcast Losing Part of Me. Today, her daughter is a teenager, she’s gained two grown-up stepchildren and a “handsome husband”.
In 2024, Teresa launched her signature programme 'Grow Launch Sell', bringing together her depth of experience to help entrepreneurs build profitable online businesses in a way that feels aligned, sustainable and human - moving away from one-size-fits-all solutions and towards thoughtful, supported growth.
In this open and generous conversation, we explore:✨ Teresa’s journey from single parent to building a globally recognised online business✨ Navigating divorce, motherhood and entrepreneurship at the same time✨ What it really means to “burn the boats” and fully commit to your business✨ Why success must be defined personally, not dictated by the online space✨ Balancing ambition, wellbeing and family life✨ The power of community, honesty and bespoke support in business growth
About Teresa Heath-Wareing:Teresa Heath-Wareing is a business strategist, TEDx speaker and podcast host specialising in online business growth for course creators, coaches and membership owners. Having started her business as a single mum, Teresa is passionate about helping entrepreneurs grow in ways that feel aligned with their values, lives and energy.
She is the host of Your Dream Business podcast and creator of the Grow Launch Sell programme, supporting business owners to build sustainable success without sacrificing themselves in the process.
You can find Teresa via her website, YouTube channel and on Instagram @teresa_heathwareing.
About The Host:I'm Victoria Phipps – a Mum of two, family photographer, charity co-founder, marketing person and now podcaster! 🎙️
I was raised by a nurturing Mother and an entrepreneurial Father and have inherited traits from both, so the tension between ambition and motherhood is one I grapple with on a daily basis!
I’m fascinated to hear the stories of other women on a similar path, who are striving to build thriving businesses whilst being present for their children. It's a tough juggle, but I hope the conversations shared on this podcast help Mums in business feel less alone and inspired to keep going in pursuit of their dreams.
Head to the Mum Means Business Podcast website for full show notes.
I would love to hear your thoughts on the topics discussed in this conversation, so please do let me know on Instagram where I'm @victoriaphippsmbe or @mummeansbusinesspodcast.
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5* rating and review!