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• How to manage a team : everything I wish I knew at the start 20.07.2026 40min

  In this week's solo episode of Business Class, Vicky Owens shares the honest lessons she's learned from building and managing a growing team. From hiring your very first employee to leading a larger business, Vicky opens up about the mistakes she's made, the challenges of managing people in your twenties, and the leadership lessons she wishes she'd known from day one. Managing a team isn't something anyone teaches you. Whether it's setting boundaries, building company culture, giving feedback...
• How to orchestrate your success with Delphi and David, Founder of By Teddy 13.07.2026 1t 7min

  In this week's episode of Business Class, Vicky Owens sits down with Delphi and David, the husband and wife founders behind By Teddy, one of the UK's fastest growing pet lifestyle brands. In just a few short years, By Teddy has grown from an idea into a nationally recognised business, securing partnerships with major retailers including John Lewis, Pets at Home, Pets Corner and Very. But behind the growth is a story of persistence, strategic networking, bold decision-making and building a bra...
• Answering your BURNING social media questions 06.07.2026 39min

  In this week's solo episode of Business Class, Vicky Owens answers your biggest questions about building a personal brand, growing on social media and turning your online presence into real business opportunities. From whether founders should show up on camera, to balancing entertaining content with credibility, avoiding burnout and building an audience that actually converts into customers, Vicky shares the honest advice she gives clients every day. If you're an entrepreneur, founder, ...
• How to cut through the noise with Stefanie Sword Williams 29.06.2026 32min

  In this week's episode of Business Class, Vicky Owens sits down with entrepreneur, author and founder of the global movement F*ck Being Humble, Stefanie Sword Williams. Known for helping people build confidence, advocate for themselves and stop playing small, Stefanie has spent the last eight years challenging the way we think about self-promotion, personal branding and career growth. In this powerful conversation, she shares what it really takes to build a movement that lasts, stand out in a...
• How to get OPPORTUNITIES from your personal brand 22.06.2026 45min

  In this solo episode of Business Class, Vicky Owens shares her complete blueprint for building a successful personal brand in 2026. After growing an audience of over 250,000 followers, building a thriving marketing agency, launching a podcast, securing major brand partnerships and creating multiple income streams, Vicky breaks down exactly what she's learned about personal branding, networking, visibility and creating opportunities that can transform your career. This isn't just about g...
• Mia McGrath : The blueprint to building a SUCCESSFUL personal brand 15.06.2026 27min

  In this week's episode of Business Class, Vicky Owens sits down with creator, investor and personal finance educator Mia McGrath live from SXSW for an honest conversation about building a personal brand in the modern creator economy. After growing her audience to nearly one million followers in under a year, Mia shares the reality behind rapid growth, content creation, personal branding, social media strategy and turning a passion project into a full-time business. Together, Vicky and Mia dis...
• My employee is CHALLENGING me in front of the team - Answering your business dilemmas 08.06.2026 53min

  This week on Business Class, Vicky Owens tackles real business dilemmas submitted by listeners and shares honest advice on everything from difficult clients and influencer marketing disasters to team management, leadership, founder wellbeing, and personal branding. Fresh from hosting her first Business Class Founders Dinner, Vicky opens up about the realities of running a business, managing stress, regulating your nervous system, and why success doesn't always feel as glamorous as it looks on...
• How to change your LIFE with TikTok Shop : Matthew Bellingham, Kanzen Skincare 01.06.2026 1t 1min

  Welcome aboard to Business Class — the podcast for entrepreneurs, creators and ambitious minds building success from the ground up, hosted by Vicky Owens. This honest and inspiring business podcast dives into the highs, lows and everything in between when it comes to running a business, building a brand and chasing big goals. In this incredibly value-packed episode, Vicky sits down with entrepreneur and TikTok expert Matthew Bellingham for his very first podcast interview — and trust us, you’...
• How to get it all done as a business owner 25.05.2026 40min

  Welcome aboard to Business Class - the podcast for entrepreneurs, creators and ambitious business owners navigating the journey to success. In this solo episode, Vicky Owens opens up about the reality of running a fast-growing business, managing a team, building a personal brand and trying to stay organised when every week looks completely different. After what felt like a complete disaster month in April, Vicky shares the honest behind-the-scenes of what forced her to rethink productivity, ...
• How to build a SUCCESSFUL social media strategy 18.05.2026 36min

  Welcome aboard to Business Class - the podcast for entrepreneurs, creators, and ambitious people building success in real time. In this solo episode, Vicky Owens gets brutally honest about the realities of entrepreneurship, burnout, anxiety, leadership, and building a successful social media strategy from scratch. After a chaotic week of cancelled guests, business pressure, and overwhelming schedules, Vicky decided to sit down solo and answer one of the most requested topics from listeners: h...
• How to deal with FAILURE and rejection as a business owner 11.05.2026 38min

  This week on Business Class Podcast, Vicky Owens opens up about the reality of rejection, failure, jealousy, and the messy middle of building success. From being turned down for dream jobs and missing out on opportunities like Forbes 30 Under 30 and major TV shows, to failed business ideas, podcast rejections, and moments that completely knocked her confidence - this is an honest conversation about what really happens behind the highlight reel. Vicky shares the emotional side of entrepreneur...
• I built a £30 million business at 50 years old - Maxine Laceby, Founder of Absolute Collagen 04.05.2026 1t 14min

  Welcome aboard Business Class - the ultimate podcast for entrepreneurs, founders, and ambitious women on the journey to success. This is your go-to destination for real, unfiltered conversations about business growth, mindset, scaling, and everything in between. In this powerful episode, I’m joined by the incredible Maxine Laceby - founder of Absolute Collagen - who built a £30 million business from scratch in her 50s. Yes, you read that right. We dive deep into Maxine’s inspiring entrepreneu...
• The REAL reason why you're not growing on social media : Answering your business dilemmas 27.04.2026 47min

  This week on Business Class, Vicky Owens shares a HUGE milestone... making the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list! She breaks down what it really takes to reach that level in business. From manifestation and mindset to burnout and balance, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the journey most people don’t see. Plus, we’re diving into real listener dilemmas, including: Knowing when to pivot your business offerWhy your content gets views but no salesFixing a disengaged or low-energy t...
• "I made £1 million from going viral" Sofia Panwar, Founder of Unndr 20.04.2026 1t 1min

  Welcome aboard Business Class - the go-to podcast for ambitious founders, entrepreneurs, and anyone building something from the ground up. This is where we share the real journey to success: the highs, the lows, and everything in between. In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Sophia Panoir - founder of Under, the lingerie subscription brand that scaled to seven figures in just two years. Named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, Sophia has built a community of over 300,000 followers and r...
• £100K of business coaching in 45 minutes 13.04.2026 47min

  Welcome back to Business Class ✈️ This week’s episode is a little bit different. We’re diving into something I’ve avoided talking about for a long time - mindset, confidence, and learning not to care what people think… even when you’re still figuring it out. After investing over £100,000 into business coaches, mentors, therapy, and personal development, I’m breaking down the biggest lessons I’ve learned so far -not from a place of “I’ve mastered it”, but from being right in the middle of...
• The most inspiring conversation you'll listen to this year : Javeno Mclean, Founder of J7 Health Centre 06.04.2026 57min

  In today’s episode, I’m joined by the incredible Javeno McLean and trust me, this is a conversation you need to hear. We dive deep into the reality behind success the failures, the loneliness, the discipline, and the mindset it really takes to build something meaningful. Javeno shares his journey from humble beginnings to creating a community that’s changing lives every single day, including opening a free gym for those who need it most. But this episode goes far beyond business… We talk a...
• How to deal with customers from HELL : answering your business dilemma 30.03.2026 41min

  This week on Business Class, Vicky Owens is back with a dilemmas episode, answering real questions from listeners and tackling the day to day challenges that come with running a business. From difficult clients and boundary setting to managing team dynamics and handling employees who overstep the mark, this episode dives into the situations founders don’t always talk about. Vicky shares honest, practical advice on what to do when clients become too demanding, when team culture starts to slip,...
• Council estate to A list celeb clients : James Molloy & Alex Thompson, My Kit Co 23.03.2026 1t 10min

  Welcome back to Business Class - the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of what it really takes to build a successful business ✈️ In this episode, host Vicky Owens is joined by the powerhouse couple behind My Kit Co - James Malloy and Alex Thompson. From meeting years ago to building one of the UK’s leading beauty brands, this episode is a true full-circle moment. The pair share how they went from living and working in Hong Kong to launching a global makeup brand that quickly secur...
• Everything I've got WRONG in business 16.03.2026 33min

  Welcome back to Business Class with your host Vicky Owens. In this honest solo episode, Vicky shares the biggest mistakes she’s made as a business owner and the lessons that completely changed how she runs her company. From bad advice and poor financial habits to leadership challenges and mindset shifts, this episode is all about the things entrepreneurs often learn the hard way. After building her business in her early twenties, Vicky opens up about the realities of growing a company without...
• We grew an EIGHT figure brand : Steph and Sam Frost, Founders of Pretty Lavish 09.03.2026 56min

  Welcome back to Business Class with your host Vicky Owens. In this episode, Vicky sits down with sisters Sam and Steph, co-founders of Pretty Lavish, the womenswear label that grew from a £3,000 side hustle into a multi-million pound fashion brand stocked in Selfridges and ASOS. What started in their living room while working full-time jobs has evolved into a globally recognised brand known for occasionwear, bridesmaid dresses and elevated everyday fashion. But this conversation goes far dee...