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Not My First Guess
Building a Business From Joy Not Fear: Featuring Thea Brook
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Hattie Willis
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Season 2
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Episode 9
Join me, Hattie Willis, as I chat with the incredible Thea Brook, a seasoned entrepreneur and CFO-turned-founder, about her remarkable journey from finance to founding her own businesses. We dive into Thea's unconventional background, from training as a dancer to opening a dance school at 20, and how she eventually found her way into finance and entrepreneurship. Thea shares valuable insights on mental health, personal branding, and her approach to social media as a founder. Get ready for a candid and inspiring conversation that will leave you feeling motivated to take control of your own entrepreneurial journey!
Timestamps:
- 05:00 - Thea's unusual background and how it influenced her entrepreneurial path
- 12:30 - The importance of talking to yourself kindly and reframing your self-talk
- 20:00 - How Thea transitioned from finance to entrepreneurship and found her calling
- 30:00 - Thea's approach to personal branding and social media as a founder
Links:
- Thea’s LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/theabrook
- Thea’s website: https://www.theabrook.com/
