Welcome to a special spin-off series of the Women Work Well-Being podcast, where we dive into the stories of inspiring women entrepreneurs and leaders to find out "How They Did It." In this episode, host Zoe Haydn Jones sits down with Sara Hanna, the founder of activewear brand TLC Sport. Sarah shares her remarkable journey, starting with teaching fitness classes in Cairo in the 1980s and transitioning into building a thriving apparel business.

Key Takeaways:

• Sarah's early beginnings in the fitness industry and the organic growth of her classes
• How she identified an underserved need in the market for quality, inclusive women's activewear
• The challenges she faced as a woman entrepreneur, particularly in the male-dominated Middle Eastern business landscape
• Sara's commitment to body positivity and using diverse models, even when it went against industry norms
• Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs on staying true to your vision and not being deterred by setbacks

This episode is full of inspiration and practical lessons for any woman looking to start or grow her own business. Tune in to hear Sara's incredible story and get insights you can apply to your own entrepreneurial journey.

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Website: https://tlcsport.co.uk/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/tlcsportuk/?hl=en

FB: https://www.facebook.com/TLCSport

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tlc.sport

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This week we discuss the importance of stress management for working women. Zoe shares her personal experiences with stress, anxiety, and burnout from her corporate career in PR and marketing.

We discuss the prevalence of stress among women who juggle multiple responsibilities, from careers to family obligations.

So it's time to step back and assess your own stress levels, using our practical tips and resources to help manage stress more effectively.

Key Topics Covered:

• Zoe's background and personal struggles with stress, anxiety, and depression
• The prevalence of stress among working women and the impact on physical/mental health
• Recognising the signs of stress and burnout, including insomnia and difficulty concentrating
• Importance of listening to your inner self and making necessary changes to reduce stress
• Practical stress management tactics, such as incorporating yoga, meditation, and mindfulness practices
• The role of achieving a sense of accomplishment in managing stress

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Get ready to embrace the Joy of Missing Out (JOMO) - we will show you the way!

In this episode, we explore the concept of Jomo (Joy of Missing Out) - the opposite of the well-known FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). Host Zoe Haydn Jones shares her personal experiences with PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) and how it has impacted her social life. She discusses the importance of listening to your body's needs and planning activities accordingly. Key takeaways include:

• Embracing Jomo and saying no when it feels right
• Deeply listening to what you want and need, rather than just saying yes to everything
• Planning ahead for the month based on your energy levels and menstrual cycle
• Finding your "happy social" place and doing more of what brings you joy
• Balancing social activities with necessary self-care and recovery time

Here are some key timestamps for the podcast episode:

0:00:00 - Introduction and discussion of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)

0:00:24 - Speaker 1 discusses their experience with PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) 0:03:54 - Explanation of FOMO and how it can manifest

0:06:33 - Introduction of the concept of Jomo (Joy of Missing Out)

0:09:44 - Discussion of finding your "happy social" place 0:13:29

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