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The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™ is a podcast and live series for female founders building to their first £1M — without venture capital. A Seven Rungs series. Every episode works through The Bootstrap Bargain™ — the trade a woman makes when she builds without outside capital. The cost: slower scale, harder cashflow, less leverage. The return: sovereignty, margin, a business that fits a life. One woman who has lived that trade takes the seat each episode, and we audit the decisions behind it…
Episodes
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™How to Grow a Business Without Investors While Raising Kids| Patricia Ypma
How do you grow a business without investors while still being there for your children? Patricia Ypma joins Geeta Sidhu-Robb to explore how to grow a business…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™How to Buy a Business When the Bank Says No
Could buying an established business give you more control over your future, even when the bank initially says no? If you're exploring how to buy a business…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™From a Vet's Side Hustle to Nearly $20 Million—Without Outside Funding
Victoria Johnson built a veterinary radiology business to nearly £20 million in turnover—without outside funding. A vet by training, Victoria started by…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™How to Grow Without Funding: From £1,000 to a £2.5M Business
Can you grow from £1,000 to a £2.5 million business without giving up ownership? If you're wondering how to grow a business without funding, Nathalie Agnew's…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™Can You Build a Nearly £2 Million Lifestyle Business While Raising a Family?
In this episode of The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™, hosted by Geeta Sidhu-Robb, Geeta speaks with Cara Sayer, founder of SnoozeShade, the innovative blackout…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™How She Built a £2M Business Without Investors and Never Lost Money
Are you wondering how to build a profitable business without investors while staying true to your values and your vision? What if you could grow a…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™Can Women Entrepreneurs Succeed Without Venture Capital?
In this episode of Bootstrappers' Breakfast, Geeta Sidhu-Robb is joined by Johanna Beresford, founder of Fabric Shift, who has built a bootstrapped HR…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™Can You Really Bootstrap Your Way to a £200 Million Business?
In the debut episode of Bootstrappers' Breakfast, host Geeta Sidhu-Robb interviews Darina Garland, co-founder of Ooni, the company that grew from a…
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The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™ | The Untold Stories of Women Who Built It Their Way What if the path to success didn't require a VC check? Less than 1.3% of…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™Can Travel Help Women Over 50 Rediscover Themselves After Life Transitions?
Teri Bach is a Travel Coach, former psychotherapist with 28 years of experience, and speaker who helps women over 50 rediscover themselves after major life…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™How Can Your Voice Become Your Ultimate Superpower?
Monique McDonald is a Grammy-Nominated, award-winning Opera Singer, International Speaker, and Certified Life Coach. Known as The Magnetic Voice Mentor, she…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™How Can Women Rebuild Financial Independence After Divorce and Bankruptcy?
Josette Mandela is a financial powerhouse and resilience expert dedicated to empowering women to take charge of their financial futures. A best-selling author…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™What Can Near-Death Experiences Teach Us About Life, Death, and the Soul?
Jacob L. Cooper's life changed at age three when a profound Near-Death Experience occurred after he contracted pertussis and lost the ability to breathe. This…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™Is AI Driving Us Toward Greater Inequality and Social Crisis?
Dex Hunter-Torricke is a leading thinker on AI and society, with two decades of experience at the intersection of technology and global power. His career…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™How Can We Overcome Gender Bias in Workplace Design and Culture?
Sharon Peake (she/her) Founder & CEO at Shape Talent Qualifications · Chartered Occupational Psychologist · MSc Occupational and Organisational Psychology ·…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™Is Perimenopause the Most Misunderstood Phase of Women's Health?
Dr Liz Leek is a GP specialising in women's health and hormones, with a passion for helping women understand the root causes of their symptoms, not just manage…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™How Can Embracing Intuition Transform Our Lives and Society?
Yasmeen Turayhi is a multifaceted professional in tech, media, and film, and now as the founder of the Inner Knowing School of Intuition, where she…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™The Greatest Journey from Near-Death to Healing Mastery
Kimberly Meredith is a world-renowned celebrity psychic, medical intuitive, medium, healer, keynote speaker with AAE Speakers, global influencer, leading…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™Confidence is Key: Unlock Revenue with Powerful Self-Belief
Vanessa Raymond is a seasoned International Speaker, Author, Confidence & Success Strategist, as well as a multiple business owner. After professionally…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™Engaging Men as Allies: The Key to Accelarating Gender Equality
Robert Baker, Founder and CEO, Potentia Talent Consulting Robert has been a passionate supporter of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout his 40 plus year…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™Can Boxing Empower Women to Overcome Domestic Abuse and Thrive in Tech?
Lesley Sackey is a leader in the realm of women's boxing and the visionary tech founder of Pillow, a transformative AI integrated platform dedicated to…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™From Grief to Glam: Embracing Life with a Raging Optimist
Christina Flach is a celebrity hair and makeup artist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. After starting her career in 1995, she founded her own makeup line…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™Can Climbing a Mountain Transform Your Life and Inspire Others?
Rupinder Kaur is the award-winning founder of Asian Women Mean Business (AWMB). A British Asian woman who has thrived in both the corporate and entrepreneurial…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™How Can Powerful Women Reclaim Their Intimacy and Relationships?
Andrea Balboni is a Relationships and Intimacy Coach and founder of Lush Coaching. She helps individuals and couples cultivate confidence, connection, and…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™The Greatest Secrets to Building Organizational Resilience and Leadership Agility
Marina Mayer is an organisational leadership psychologist, chief science officer and co-founder of Sway, a consultancy building resilience in organisations…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™The Greatest Shift in Leadership: Embracing Relational Intelligence for Transformation
Friska Wirya is a globally recognized expert in change management and leadership, known for her work as an Organizational Change Advisor and Change Leadership…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™The Greatest Strength: Embracing Vulnerability in Mental Health Conversations
Carolyn Sophia Skowron is a passionate mental health advocate, author, and speaker dedicated to breaking down the stigma around mental health and empowering…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™Navigating the Pressures of Womanhood: Finding Power in Self-Acceptance and Intimacy
Grace Redman is a charismatic entrepreneur, success coach, and speaker with a passion for guiding entrepreneurs and high performers to harness the power of the…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™How Can Men Become Effective Allies for Women in the Workplace?
Simon Calderbank I am a caring, challenging, and compassionate leadership mindset coach, raised in a strong, matriarchal household with 3 powerful female role…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™From Shampoo to Solidarity: How Toiletries Amnesty is Changing Lives
Karen Harvey is a creative director, photographer, writer, social entrepreneur, and more. As the founder of Auto Photo, Shutter Hub and Toiletries Amnesty she…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™Is Aging a Journey of Empowerment or a Decline into Fear?
Kimberly Verbeke is your go-to guide for holistic wellness and vitality. As a naturopathic practitioner, health coach, and dedicated athlete, she is on a…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™The Greatest Challenge Facing Young Adults Today: Redefining Success
Hillary Spiritos, M.A., C.L.C., is a pathfinding coach dedicated to helping individuals design and pursue lives that align with their true passions and…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™From Unseen to Unstoppable: Taking Center Stage in Your Life Story
Carrie KC West is an Author, Speaker, and Life Story Coach who uses her entertainment industry experience to support clients with their life and business…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™How Did Elizabeth Gooch Navigate the Tech World as a Woman Leader?
Elizabeth Gooch MBE is the award-winning founder and former CEO of a UK tech company, eg solutions plc, where she invented a software product and pioneered a…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™Breaking the Invisible Ceiling: Empowering Women in Male-Dominated Spaces
Gill Whitty-Collins spent 26 years with Procter & Gamble (P&G), latterly as Senior Vice President, running leading global brands such as Olay, Always and…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™The Greatest Principles for Cultivating Love and Self-Acceptance
Diane L Haworth is a Heart-Centered Success Coach, teacher, author, and founder of the Be Love Principles who combines traditional coaching techniques with…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™How Can Astrology Transform Your Life and Help You Embrace Change?
Jenna Ewing – AKA Scorpio Moon Coach Three years ago, I had my birth chart read, and it was a powerful reminder of who I truly am and who I'm meant to be. In…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™Finding Fulfillment in Retirement: Strategies to Reignite Your Passion and Purpose
For most of her life, Sharon Rolph felt invisible and when she retired, she wondered how she'd know if she was productive. Today she's a motivating influencer…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™How Can Women Overcome Challenges and Thrive in the Tech Industry?
Tiffany Rosik is a tech strategist, author, and founder of TGR Management Consulting, where she drives transformation at the intersection of business growth…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™From Rejection Letters to Bestselling Author: The Unstoppable Rise of Preethi Nair
"Preethi Nair is a one-woman whirlwind" – Harper Collins Preethi Nair worked as a management consultant and gave it up to follow her dream and write her first…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™How Can a Near-Fatal Accident Transform Your Perspective on Life and Fulfillment?
Alan Lazaros "At age 2, my father passed away in a car accident. At age 26, after getting into a nearly fatal car accident myself, I questioned everything I…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™The Greatest Journey: From Struggles with Weight and Alcohol to Personal Empowerment
Sean Robinson is a thirty-nine-year-old Author, Speaker, and Motivator who focuses on self-improvement, mindset shifting, and habit formation. He works in the…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™How Did Inge Hunter Transform Homelessness into Entrepreneurial Success?
Inge Hunter, based in Cambridge, England, overcame significant adversity, including homelessness after aging out of the foster system, to become a successful…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™The Greatest Journey to Self-Expression: Overcoming Selective Mutism and Depression
Brittany Krystantos has leveraged her battles with selective mutism and depression into a dynamic career as a motivational speaker and TED Talk presenter…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™From Trauma to Triumph: How MDMA is Changing the Game for PTSD Treatment
Jill Sitnick After over 25 years of award-winning educational technology experience, including careers at Microsoft and Amazon, Jill is known for simplifying…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™The Greatest Journey: Reclaiming Your Voice After Abuse
Dr. Shafer Stedron, MD is a mother, physician, board-certified neurologist, and Jay Shetty Certified Life Coach, with a focus on helping others reclaim their…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™The Voice: An Outer Expression of Your Inner World
Anouska Taylor is an experienced executive voice coach, Jungian life coach (utilizing the powerful work of Swiss psychoanalyst Carl Jung), and professional…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™Chris Terzakos on Healing Hernias Naturally: Embracing Self-Love and Purpose for a Transformed Life
Chris Terzakos would like to inspire your audience with his experience and wisdom on leadership, self-healing, healthy aging, and wellness. As a leader, Chris…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™Empowering Fertility: Navigating and Conquering Reproductive Anxieties
Losing her mother at birth taught Dr. Cleopatra Kamperveen that healthy reproduction is everything. Dr. Cleopatra is the founder and chief scientific officer…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™The Most Inspiring Journey of Healing and Resilience as an Immigrant
Manpreet Johal-Bernie is the founder of Heart's Happiness. She was born and raised in London by her wonderful immigrant parents and comes from a South Asian…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™The Happiness Hour with Pauline Leung
Pauline Leung, a Certified High-Performance Coach, is passionate about helping working professionals lead a life filled with more purpose, happiness…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™The Connected State of Well-Being with Jamie Lerner
Jamie Lerner, co-author of the book The Ever-Loving Essence of You, can put a fresh spin on just about anything that anyone throws her way. Her unique and…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™Alison Cork, MBE: Leading Women to Entrepreneurial Success
Alison Cork, MBE Behind National Women's Enterprise Week is author, columnist, presenter, and powerhouse in women's enterprise, Alison Cork. Awarded an MBE in…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™Empowering Young Minds: The Innovative Approach of Butterfly Squad
Nicole Antoniou is the Founder of Butterfly Squad, her mission is deeply rooted in a personal journey that has driven her to bring revolutionary change to the…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™Empowering Inclusion and Wellbeing: A Conversation with Elizabeth Cowper, HR Leader and Founder of Ludo
Elizabeth Cowper has over 20 years of HR leadership experience and is a working mother of 3 and Founder of Ludo. Ludo provides multi-award-winning tech for…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™Unlocking Parenting Success: A Holistic Approach with Theresa Alexander Inman
Theresa Alexander Inman is a highly qualified parent coach with expertise as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist, and…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™Authentic Visibility: Nurturing Authenticity and Sustainability in Your Visibility Strategies
Chrissy Mellinger is a Business Strategist and Coach for women owners of service-based businesses who want to build, scale, and operate their service based…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™SakredShe Unveiled: Empowering Women with Sandy Sembler
"When she awakens her heart, she will move mountains." – Sandy Sembler, Embodied Results Coach Short Bio Sandy Sembler, recognized as the "Women's Embodiment…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™Bridging Divides: The Power of Days for Girls
Celeste Mergens is a bestselling author, speaker, and thought leader, and helps people recognize their strengths and be the change they want to be in the…
The Bootstrappers' Breakfasts™Resilience Unveiled: Navigating Long Covid and Triumphing Over Stress through Creativity
Jo Hunter is the Founder and CEO of 64 Million Artists, a social enterprise inviting everyone in the UK to explore their creative potential and use it to…