{"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":"Growing a Creative Business Without Losing Your Values with Annie Kenyon","slug":"growing-a-creative-business-without-losing-your-values-with-annie-kenyon","published_at":"2026-04-15T06:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/scale-her-up-female-business-stories-and-expert-tips-for-business-growth-and-success-1377057/growing-a-creative-business-without-losing-your-values-with-annie-kenyon","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/annie-kenyon-values-leadership-business-growth","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8028caeb-0808-46f3-9c5b-22cfe612992c.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Scale Her Up , I’m joined by Annie Kenyon , founder of Annie Kenyon Architects . Annie shares the story behind building her architectural practice over the last 20 years, growing it from a sole practitioner business into a respected studio known for creativity, honesty and beautiful design. We talk about what it means to grow a business without losing sight of your values, why being selective about the work you take on matters, and how Annie has balanced entrepreneurship, leadership, motherhood and creativity along the way. This is an honest and thoughtful conversation about building a business that reflects who you are, surrounding yourself with the right people, and making sure success is defined on your own terms. In this episode, we cover: How Annie started her business and why she came back to Aberdeenshire Her journey into architecture and the alternative route she took into university Why values have shaped every stage of the business The importance of saying no to the wrong work Building a team around creativity, trust and shared standards The reality of juggling business ownership and raising four children Why systems, support and coaching matter The challenges of cash flow, growth and leading a creative business What Annie has learned in 20 years of entrepreneurship Why women in business need to define success for themselves Memorable moments from this episode: Why Annie said no to a project early on, even when she needed the work Her reflections on balancing creativity and the commercial side of business The role values play in building the right team Why support, coaching and mentors make such a difference “Be careful what you wish for” “If you’re not enjoying it, what’s the point?”","meta_description":"In this episode of Scale Her Up , I’m joined by Annie Kenyon , founder of Annie Kenyon Architects . 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