[Episode 90] You don’t need to ask for permission to be financially free. An empowering discussion with investor and business coach Renée Warren

"If I do a job in 30 minutes, it’s because I spent 10 years learning how to do that in 30 minutes. You owe me for the years, not the minutes." Too many of us forget that our time is valuable. And it's something we need to remember – especially when it comes to charting a path to financial empowerment. We need to stop swapping time for money and start appreciating the value and years of experience we bring to the table.  Take it from Renée Warren, founder of We Wild Women. She might be the wife of an incredibly successful man, but that hasn’t stopped her from striving for financial independence on her own terms. And because she coaches women to achieve success in their businesses, she’s got a few golden nuggets that you are going to love, love, love. Gems such as not waiting to ask for permission, putting systems in place to achieve your goals, and why you need to get out and hug a tree. 🌳Here’s what to listen out for:[03:25] Renée describes how she helps women start their business on the right foot. [07:06] Find out how you can earn what you’re worth.[14:37] Renée and Joy discuss time, experience, and value. [17:42] Discover why systems are more important than goals.[22:57] Hear Renée talk about wanting financial independence despite her husband’s success. [27:38] Renée discusses the benefits of a career break. [30:24] Discover why you need to ask for support, not permission. [38:07] Learn why you need to get outside. [52:02] Hear how Renée makes her point about the value of her time.  Right, while you grab a cuppa and press play, we’re off to revise our big number! 🔥 Enjoy! Want to get in touch? We'd love to hear from you.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com Thanks for listening!

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Joy Foster is an award-winning entrepreneur who helps women upskill with modern technology in order to return to work, change careers or start a business. Most recently she was recognised by Grant Thornton as one of the 100 Faces of the Vibrant Economy 2018, she was awarded Startup Director of the Year for London and the South by the Institute of Directors (May 2018). She was the only Startup female finalist in the national IoD awards (Oct 2018). Her business, TechPixies was named Women in Business Startup of the Year 2018 and Enterprise Nation Female Startup of the Year 2017. Joy and her company have recently been profiled in Forbes for raising £150,000 and Stella for breaking down barriers for women wanting to re-ignite their careers and in April 2019, TechNation has named TechPixies ‘one to watch’ in the EdTech space.