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Episode 076: Interview with Angela Spencer
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In today's interview with Angela Spencer, we learn about Angela's journey from the corporate world to starting her coaching business Virago Wellness. She was Head of Culture in a well known retail business employing over 4000 people. Now she runs her own solopreneur business.
As you will hear, she has absolutely no regrets. Consequently she is thriving in her mission to help empower women through self-discovery to achieve their best selves.
She tells us how the pandemic was a game-changer for her and her husband. It led her to quickly grew her coaching practice, although she explains the help she enlisted to get off the ground.
Entering awards has been an insightful learning curve. As a result, she is determined to continue to enter awards that meet her criteria for growth and validation.
Angela discusses her ambitious plans for the next few years as she seeks to help more women deal with the rigours of modern life.
Angela's episode is the perfect listen for any woman feeling like they are not good enough and frazzled with the pressures of life. Those struggling to cope with dramatic changes such as starting a family, seeing older children leave home, or yearning for a change of direction will find this discussion particularly helpful.
{1:20} The origins of Virago Wellness.
{6:02} The catalyst for change.
{7:30} What is Angela's USP?
{9:42} Transitioning from the corporate world to running a business.
{12:40} The help Angela enlisted to start the business.
{15:23} The benefits of networking.
{16:35} Angela's location and online coaching.
{17:17} The lessons from entering awards.
{19:20} Sharing Angela's awards success.
{20:26} Virago's long-term plan.
{22:42} The possibility of writing a book.
{24:53} Dealing with the return from maternity leave.
{27:20} The pressure on women to sacrifice themselves for their families.
{27:56} The empowerment that comes from self-discovery.
{28:37} More award applications.
{29:28} Awards in Liverpool.
{30:10} Short-term plans.
{30:46} Angela's plans for a day retreat.
Connect with Debbie at: https://thebusinessawardsshow.co.uk
Connect with Angela: https://virago-wellness.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ViragoWellnessCoaching/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/virago_wellness_coaching
LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-spencer-7241b34b/
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