Join us on Pursue the Pull as we meet Yana Smaglo, a Ukrainian fashion designer who started again in the UK after escaping the war. With her company Nenya, she’s not only showcasing Ukrainian talent but also creating opportunities for refugees and helping rebuild her country’s economy. Yana built a £100K+ fashion distribution company in her first year, securing investment on Dragons' Den.

An inspiring story of courage, community, and clothing with purpose.

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In this episode of Pursue the Pull, we sit down with Russell Harvey—aka The Resilience Coach. With 20+ years of experience in leadership and organizational development, Russell brings wisdom, warmth, and a no-nonsense approach to thriving in uncertain times. We talk resilience, rediscovering your mojo, and the mindset shifts needed to keep going when the going gets tough. Whether you’re building a business or bouncing back from burnout, this episode is packed with insight, energy, and actionable advice. Tune in and get inspired to become the best version of you.

Are you thinking about making a career change? Dreaming of working for yourself but don’t know where to start? You’re in the right place! Welcome to Pursue the Pull—the podcast that gives you real, honest insights from people who have been there and done it.

In this episode, host Stacey Bevan sits down with Blair Bryant Nichols, a Strategic Business Coach and Owner of BBN Creative Management. Blair is a seasoned expert in building strategic speaking platforms for entrepreneurs, founders, and business leaders. With a background representing top authors, managing projects for celebrities, and coaching high-level professionals, he knows exactly what it takes to stand out in the speaking and business world.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How to break into the public speaking industry
✅ The biggest mistakes new speakers make (and how to avoid them!)
✅ How to turn your expertise into a profitable speaking business
✅ The truth about getting booked for corporate and keynote events
✅ How to craft your personal brand and build a powerful speaking platform

Blair has trained countless professionals on topics like breaking into speaking, overcoming stage fright, and monetizing speaking opportunities. If you’re ready to take your skills to the next level and start getting paid to share your knowledge, this episode is a must-listen!

🎧 Tune in now and start pursuing your pull!

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