Episode 3 - Hi, I'm Shaa!

Welcome to Building a Bigger Table… The podcast for misfits, mavericks and magic makers who want to create a profitable, sustainable business that makes as much impact as it does income.    In This Episode: Welcome to this episode of the Building a Bigger Table Podcast where I share a little bit about myself and this podcast’s reason for being. Truthfully, you could be mistaken for thinking I've had a very lucky life … numerous business awards, best-selling books and even an MBE from the Queen herself. But that would only tell you half the story.  In this episode, I tell the other half. The half that fuels my mission every single day … that pushed me to stand up for myself, and now to stand up for others.  What’s more, I take you through my career history which resembles a series of amazing people believing in and taking a chance on me. That's precisely why it’s now my goal here to open up a whole new world of possibilities for everyone, regardless of race, gender or age. It's not just about equality, it’s about equity.    Key Takeaways: The other half of my story isn’t glamorous The moment I decided to never be reliant on anyone else The power of having someone in your corner I know what it’s like to be a misfit   Quotes: “I had no seat at the table. So my only choice was to go out and create my own.” “The welfare state kept a roof over my head and food in my stomach, which is why I will never forget my roots. But it was my mum and my Nan who kept hope in my heart.” “ It's not just about equality, it’s about equity. It's about making sure everyone gets a seat.”   Meet Your Host: Hi, I’m Shaa. I’ve been called a serial entrepreneur … but I’ve never been one for labels! I’ve done SO many things in my career, including starting and scaling multiple 7 figure businesses, and am grateful for being recognised with some lovely awards - most proudly, an MBE from The Queen “for Services to Business and Entrepreneurship”. I’ve been featured in major publications for my efforts (named one of the UK’s Top 20 Most Influential Entrepreneurs by The Sunday Times and one of the ‘Most Influential Women in the UK" by the Institute of Directors), and have written 4 straight-talking, bestselling books; Stop Talking, Start Doing; Stop Talking, Start Doing Action Book, Do Less, Get More; and most recently, How To Fix Your Sh*t.   Where To Find Shaa: Website - https://www.shaa.com/ Facebook - https://en-gb.facebook.com/shaawasmund/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shaawasmund/