{"podcast":{"title":"Scale Her Up: Female business stories and expert tips for business growth and success","slug":"scale-her-up-female-business-stories-and-expert-tips-for-business-growth-and-success-1377057","podcast_index_feed_id":1377057,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/scale-her-up/","website_url":"https://Scaleherup.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/689a23c3-c9b8-4cd3-b6f3-1473fffd48f7/BAEoC8z0vwk9fr_1b51vInIP.png","author":"Brenda Hector","episode_count":169,"summary":"If you are a female business owner, self-employed freelancer, or girl boss who wants to build a successful business i.e. work less hours, make more money, and get better results from your staff, then this is the podcast for you. Hosted by Dr Brenda Hector MBA from ActionCOACH UK, this podcast provides relatable and accessible business advice and inspiration from successful businesswomen who have been there and done it before you. This podcast is where you can • hear female business stories • share business success • learn how to overcome business challenges • get advice for businesswomen aspiring to success • find out what needs to change • discover how we can bring about that business revolution Only 1 in 3 UK entrepreneurs are female. UK men are 5 times more likely than women to build a business of over £1million turnover If UK women matched UK men in starting and scaling businesses, it would add £250 billion to the UK economy (Alison Rose, The Rose Review of Female Entrepreneurship 2018) As a woman in business, a business coach, and a business growth expert, Brenda’s mission is to help business owners grow their companies, achieve their goals and live the lifestyle of their dre…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-15T14:17:12.082386+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scale-her-up-female-business-stories-and-expert-tips-for-business-growth-and-success-1377057"},"episode":{"title":"Building a Healthcare Business That Makes a Difference with Alena Duncan","slug":"building-a-healthcare-business-that-makes-a-difference-with-alena-duncan","published_at":"2026-04-08T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scale-her-up-female-business-stories-and-expert-tips-for-business-growth-and-success-1377057/building-a-healthcare-business-that-makes-a-difference-with-alena-duncan","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scale-her-up-female-business-stories-and-expert-tips-for-business-growth-and-success-1377057","url":"https://scaleherup.com/episode/alena-duncan-healthcare-innovation-leadership-business-growth","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1fc76135-0ebd-4d86-886f-ec5ca905cf6c.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Scale Her Up , I’m joined by Alena Duncan , founder and Chief Executive and Operating Officer of NexEndo Healthcare . Alena shares the story behind building a clinical services company that supports both NHS and private patients, helping to reduce waiting times in endoscopy and other specialist services while keeping patient safety and clinical governance at the heart of everything. We talk about her journey from nursing into law, consultancy and then founding NexEndo Healthcare, as well as the realities of growing a business in a highly regulated and male-dominated industry. This is a fascinating conversation about leadership, persistence, communication, problem-solving and what it really takes to build a purpose-led healthcare business. In this episode, we cover: What NexEndo Healthcare does and how it supports NHS and private patients Why reducing waiting times in healthcare matters so much The challenge of marketing sensitive health services Alena’s journey from nursing to law to business ownership What she has learned about herself as a founder and leader Why communication has been a thread through her whole career The importance of trusted people around you in business Growing from a small team to a much larger operation The realities of regulation, policy and compliance in healthcare The barriers to entry for smaller providers in Scotland Why persistence and strong opinions can be an asset in business Memorable moments from this episode: Why patients need services that feel accessible and easy to talk about Alena’s reflections on finding her voice in a male-dominated world Her honesty about having to be firm in order to be heard The challenge of selling services people only seek when they have a problem “Don’t be scared of being opinionated as…","meta_description":"In this episode of Scale Her Up , I’m joined by Alena Duncan , founder and Chief Executive and Operating Officer of NexEndo Healthcare . 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