Dr. Romie Mushtaq shares her insights and expertise, debunking the common misconceptions about public speaking and providing a behind-the-scenes look at the business of keynote speaking.

You will learn about the importance of owning your thought leadership, developing a clear and compelling message, and building a professional speaking business. Dr. Romie also talks about the significance of image, professionalism, and strategic planning in the keynote speaking industry.

Whether you're an aspiring keynote speaker or simply curious about the world of public speaking, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice from an industry expert.

Episode Highlights:

• Being a professional keynote speaker is a business that requires significant time, effort, and investment.
• Owning your thought leadership and having a clear, specific message are crucial for success.
• Developing a professional image, including hair, makeup, and clothing, is essential.
• Building a team and leveraging professional training and coaching can enhance your speaking skills.
• Focusing on a specific area of expertise and continuously improving your content are key to standing out.
• Evaluating the ROI (Return on Investment) and strategic planning are vital for managing a speaking business.
• The speaking industry is highly competitive, and it takes time and dedication to become a sought-after keynote speaker.
• Fluff and generic topics won't get you hired; you need to offer value and expertise to your target audience.

About This Week's Guest

With nearly 20 years of authority in neurology, integrative medicine, and mindfulness, Dr. Romie is a leading physician on a mission to transform the brain health of companies, leaders, and organisations.

Find out more about Dr Romie at https://drromie.com/

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Starting a new business comes with a whirlwind of decisions and logistics to navigate. But getting your tax and legal foundations right from the start is crucial to set your company up for long-term success and avoid costly mistakes down the line.

In this episode, Jen sits down with Adela Cebotari, a seasoned tax advisor and entrepreneur who shares her firsthand experience transitioning from the corporate world to launching her own thriving practice. Adela pulls back the curtain on the unexpected challenges she faced, the pivotal mindset shifts required, and the essential tax and legal steps every new business owner must take.

Whether you're just starting to explore entrepreneurship or already have a young business, this conversation is packed with practical, actionable insights you won't want to miss.

Episode Highlights:

- Adela's journey from corporate tax advisor to successful business owner - the pivotal moment that inspired her to take the leap

- The surprising number of hats Adela had to wear when starting her own practice, and her top tips for managing it all

- How Adela's focus on giving back through her charity work in Moldova is making a tangible difference

- The accounting software Adela swears by to keep her finances organised and compliant

- Adela's insights on the critical importance of getting your business structure and tax planning right from day one

About Adela Cebotari

Adela Cebotari, is the Founder of TARI CTA, a London base tax consultancy practice. She has almost 20 years’ experience in the Personal Tax industry. She is a Fellow of the Association of Tax Technicians and is also certified by the UK’s highest tax institution, the Chartered Institute of Taxation. In 2023 she also joined the STEP community of tax and legal advisors, by completing the Advanced Certificate in UK tax for International Clients. To date, she has provided tax compliance and tax advisory services to over 2,000 clients from the entrepreneurs at the beginning of their journey to ultra wealthy, internationally acclaimed A listers. She enjoys working with clients from a variety of industries and world location, however her speciality is working with clients in the entertainment industry and those needing support relating to the UK Residence and Domicile and deciphering the impact on their worldwide tax affairs.

Adela is also a passionate philanthropist. She is in process of becoming a trustee of the MAD-AID charity. Also, she is working on a tax knowledge sharing project that will offer workshops to schools, helping young people understand the tax conundrums so that they are better prepared for their journey into the world of financial dilemmas

Connect with Adela Cebotari

https://www.facebook.com/tax.taricta

https://www.instagram.com/tari_cta/

https://www.facebook.com/adela.cebotari.9/

https://www.instagram.com/adelacebotari/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adela-cebotari-53791657/

Lien DePau, founder of The Big Exit, joins Jen to uncover a shocking statistic - only 1% of sold businesses are female-founded. Lien shares her insights on the gender gap in business exits and provides practical strategies women can use to beat the odds.

Discover the insider tips Lien has for automating your business, overcoming gender bias in valuations, and planning a successful exit as a female entrepreneur.

Episode Highlights

• The staggering gender gap - 99% of sold businesses are male-founded
• Practical steps to make your business more sellable and valuable
• How to use automation to free up time for growth and exit planning
• Combating gender bias in business valuations
• Lien's must-do first steps for any woman planning a business exit

About Lien De Pau

Lien De Pau is obsessed with business strategy, gender equality, and all things pink. She

partners with self-made entrepreneurs to help them multiply the value of their business,

achieve The Big Exit and become a soul-centered, heart-led investors.

When she’s not turning entrepreneurs into investors, you can find her doing weird yoga poses or enjoying a good surf on Necker Island.

Connect with Lien

Website: www.thebigexit.co

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/liendepau