Lesley is the owner of LMW Consulting Ltd and is an experienced project and business development manager driving practical results across digital products, digital media/marketing and business development.

Lesley is a good friend and is responsible for my link in to Business Gateway to deliver practical workshops across Ayrshire. We have worked together on various projects and I always come away feeling we make a great team with our combined skill sets!

In this episode, Lesley shares her professional journey into self-employment and reflects on how she has continued to build and sustain success in her role.

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In this episode, I welcome a familiar face - gym owner, personal trainer, Forsyth-Finance Manager, Head Cook, organiser, Parent and Wife - Lindsey Forsyth! We chat all things of what it is to be two self-employed parents juggling life and business with 2 kids - the peaks and the pitfalls, the accolades and arguments, and the stresses and satisfactions. We also welcome on 2 special guests in this episode...

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In this episode of Many Hats Podcast, Stuart sits down with Sara Bingham, owner and head therapist of Sassy’s in Irvine, Ayrshire. With over 21 years of experience building one of Ayrshire’s most well-known salons, Sara shares her journey in the beauty industry and the lessons she’s learned along the way.

She talks in depth about the importance of creating a strong salon culture—one that fosters a great work/life balance for both her staff and clients. From managing a team to the day-to-day realities of running a successful business, Sara gives a candid and insightful look into what it takes to thrive in the industry. Whether you’re a business owner, a beauty professional, or just interested in entrepreneurial stories, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways.

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