Embark on a weekly journey with your host, Athena Dobson, every Monday starting at 07:00 am on the Girls in Property Podcast. Join her as she navigates the dynamic realms of property & business as a female entrepreneur with more than 5 years of experience as a landlord and now full-time property investor. Each episode brings you engaging conversations with key players in the property and business realm, delving into the questions you're eager to have answered, even exploring tales of propert ...
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This podcast is about creating consistent cashflow, escaping the 9-5 and living life on your terms. This is the only podcast entirely dedicated to helping you achieve rent to rent success. It’s our place to inspire each other to Believe Bigger to Be Bolder and to Be Gamechangers for Good. Your hosts are sisters Stephanie Taylor & Nicky Taylor property investors and Co-Founders of HMO Heaven and Rent 2 Rent Success will be sharing with you the ethical 6-step system to get you started in prope ...
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Are You on Track? Reset, Refocus & Finish 2025 Strong with Athena Dobson
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1:15:30Welcome back to Girls in Property! This week your host, Athena Dobson, is treating you to a solo episode all about mid-year accountability and getting you set to stride into Q4 with clarity and confidence. As we step into September, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the year so far. Back in January, you probably had a vision for 2025—maybe it was…
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EP170: Is There Still a Place for the Small-Scale Landlord? — With Simon Zutshi
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46:04Are small buy-to-let landlords finished… or is this exactly the moment to lean in? In this candid conversation, Ant Lyons (Your Property Network) sits down with veteran investor and PIN founder Simon Zutshi to cut through the doom and gloom around the Renters’ Rights Bill, Section 24, EPC changes, rising rates—and why, despite it all, there’s still…
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The Queen of the Gavel: Auctions Made Simple with Olivia Boulting
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1:01:14In this episode of Girls in Property, Athena Dobson is joined by Olivia Boulting, an experienced auctioneer and better known as the Queen of the Gavel 👑, to demystify the world of property auctions. Olivia shares her own journey into auctions, what the role of an auctioneer really involves, and why it’s important to understand the different types o…
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Flipping Success Part 2: How to Flip Houses the Right Way with Emma Fielding
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1:11:58She’s back! In this episode of the Girls in Property podcast, Athena Dobson welcomes the one and only Emma Fielding for her much-anticipated return, and if you heard her first episode, you’ll know why we’re so excited. Emma’s a powerhouse in the property world, and she’s back to share what she’s been up to over the past year. From her latest flips …
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Title Splitting Masterclass: Property’s Hidden Gem with Rachel Knight
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1:12:12This week, Athena sits down with the brilliant Rachel Knight to dive into one of the most exciting, and often overlooked, strategies in property: title splitting. Rachel doesn’t just share her story of getting into property; she opens up about how she discovered title splitting as almost an unspoken hidden gem in the industry. It’s one of those str…
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The 28-Bed HMO Journey: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly with Sam White
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1:04:34Have you ever imagined taking on a 28-bed HMO? In this episode of the Girls in Property podcast, Athena chats with the inspiring Sam White from Move to Grow. Sam shares the good, the bad and the ugly of taking on her property journey thus far — from starting out as an accidental landlord to achieving the incredible milestone of completing a 28-bed …
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EP169: How to Make Six-Figure Profits Flipping Property (Without the Costly Mistakes)
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49:53In this must-listen to interview, Ant Lyons (Founder of Your Property Network) sits down with Susannah Cole of The Good Property Company to reveal the hard-won lessons from flipping hundreds of UK properties — including deals delivering six-figure profits.Drawing on years of experience and over £45 million in completed property transactions, Susann…
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Body Confidence: Celebrating Our Bodies as Homes with Tamsin Broster
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1:11:36In this powerful episode, Athena Dobson sits down with Tamsin Broster to explore the deeply personal and universal topic of body confidence—a crucial issue that affects many women. Tamsin shares her journey, highlighting the struggles with body image that began at a young age and how they evolved over time. Through her candid reflections, she sheds…
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Women in Surveying: On Site Life with Sophie Perkins
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1:06:52In this week’s episode of The Girls and Property Podcast, we’re diving into something totally new—surveying! And I’ve got just the woman to guide us through it. I’m joined by the brilliant Sophie Perkins, a seasoned surveyor who’s making serious waves for women in construction. Sophie brings a straight-talking, fresh perspective on what it’s really…
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EP168: Starting in Property: What We’d Do If We Were Starting Again in 2025
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44:19In this episode of Your Property Podcast, Ant Lyons and Alex Daley dive into what they’d do if they were starting (or restarting) their property journey from scratch today.With nearly 30 years of combined experience, Ant and Alex share real-world insights, strategies, and golden rules for beginners — or those stuck at one or two buy-to-lets — looki…
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Breaking the Burnout Cycle: A Shift Towards Sustainable Success with Akhtar Khan
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1:25:10Are you ready for this? He’s back… In this episode of The Girls in Property podcast, Athena Dobson is joined once again by renowned speaker and NLP coach Akhtar Khan. Together, they explore a topic that resonates deeply with many entrepreneurs and professionals. The topic of Burnout. They begin by unpacking what burnout actually is, beyond just a p…
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EP167: How Jack & Charlotte Funded a Life of Travel with Property Investing
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28:28In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Jack and Charlotte, two young and ambitious property investors who’ve built a thriving property business using none of their own money — all while travelling the world.💼 Discover how they:Funded their flips and property deals with private investor financeBuilt strong relationships and trust with investors…
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From Maternity Leave to Rent-to-Rent Success with Lucy Akrigg
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1:11:52This week on the Girls and Property Podcast, Athena Dobson is joined by one of our original Girls in Property community members, Lucy Akrigg – and trust me, this episode is one you won’t want to miss! Not only is this Lucy’s very first podcast appearance (and can we just say – she absolutely smashes it!), but her story is one that’s sure to leave y…
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EP166: Avoid THESE mistakes when investing in property.
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39:25New property investors make a number of common mistakes – and mistakes in property can cost thousands! Don’t get it wrong – avoid these pitfalls and get it right first time when property investing.Get started with your FREE 28-day trial to YPN Plus today!yourpropertynetwork.co.uk/podcast/By Your Property Network Magazine
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Navigating the Renters' Rights Bill: Essential Insights with Julie Ford
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1:08:54With the Renters’ Rights Bill gaining Royal Assent on 22nd July and due to be implemented by the end of October this year, this episode is an essential listen for anyone already in property or thinking about stepping into the industry. In this episode of the Girls in Property podcast, Athena Dobson is joined by none other than Julie Ford—one of the…
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Am I Too Ambitious? Inside the Life of a Young Entrepreneur Ife Obasa
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1:04:42In this episode of the Girls in Property podcast, host Athena Dobson sits down for an inspiring conversation with Ife Obasa, a young female entrepreneur, leader, and advocate for authenticity and resilience. Athena first met Ife at the London All Bright event celebrating International Women’s Day, where Ife shared powerful insights about her experi…
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Laying the Foundations: Getting Started in Construction with Victoria Tsoy
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1:12:19In this episode of the Girls in Property podcast, Athena Dobson sits down with Victoria Tsoy, a true force in construction and property development. Victoria shares her remarkable story of going from struggling to find her place in the working world to becoming a successful property developer. She talks honestly about the hard work involved, the sa…
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EP165: 35+ Years of Property Wisdom with Kam Dovedi
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45:22In this powerful episode of Your Property Podcast, host Michelle Cairns sits down with leading UK property investor and educator Kam Dovedi, founder of Premier Property, to uncover what it truly takes to build a thriving property portfolio in today's evolving market.With over 35 years of hands-on experience, Kam shares his personal journey from hum…
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From £60K in Debt to Financial Freedom: Money Mechanics with Sarah Poynton-Ryan
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1:02:47In this episode of Girls in Property, Athena Dobson is joined by money mentor and author Sarah Poynton-Ryan for an honest, empowering chat all about money — the good, the bad, and the emotional. If you’ve clicked on this one, chances are you’re either working your way out of debt or just looking to get a better grip on your finances. Either way, Sa…
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Starting and Scaling Your Rent-to-Rent SA Portfolio with Ellen McDonald
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1:03:22Welcome back to the Girls in Property Podcast! In this episode, your host Athena Dobson sits down with Ellen MacDonald — a former teacher turned thriving entrepreneur who’s carved out a successful path in the rent-to-serviced accommodation space - Think Air B n B & Booking.com. If you're listening in, chances are you’re curious about how to break i…
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Getting Started in Supported Living: What Every Property Investor Should Know with Lisa Brown
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50:49In this episode of the Girls in Property podcast, Athena Dobson is joined by Lisa Brown for a deep dive into the world of supported living. Lisa shares her inspiring journey from a career in nursing to becoming a property investor, shedding light on the highs, lows, and life-changing moments of creating safe, supportive homes for vulnerable individ…
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EP164: Bots & Mortar: Is Property Really AI-Proof? with Carly Meyers
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51:40In this episode of Your Property Podcast, host Michelle Cairns speaks with AI expert Carly Meyers about the transformative power of AI within the property industry. Carly emphasizes the importance of taking actionable steps with AI tools, mastering the art of prompting, and adapting to the changing job landscape. The conversation explores how AI ca…
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Resisting the Shiny Penny Trap: Staying Focused in Property with Jackie Tomes
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1:01:55In this episode of the Girls in Property podcast, Athena Dobson sits down with Jackie Tomes to talk about staying focused and intentional in your property journey—especially in the early stages, when the temptation of ‘shiny penny syndrome’ can easily throw you off track. Jackie shares her personal experiences in property investment, including how …
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Is Serviced Accommodation Still Worth It? A Chat with The Property Athlete
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1:12:16In this episode of the Girls in Property podcast, Athena Dobson sits down with the “Property Athlete” Daniel Budden — a former athlete who left the sports world behind to build a thriving business in serviced accommodation. Daniel opens up about his journey into property, sharing how he made the leap, secured his first SA deal, and shaped a winning…
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EP163: 6 6 things I wish I knew before I started in property with Athena Dobson
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51:40In this episode of Your Property Podcast, host Michelle Cairns interviews Athena Dobson, CEO and host of Girls in Property. Athena shares her journey from being a premium travel consultant to becoming a successful property investor. She discusses her experiences with various property strategies, the importance of understanding one's investment goal…
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Work Smarter, Not Harder: Leveraging A.I in Business with Nasar Ahmad
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1:12:29In this episode of the Girls in Property podcast, Athena Dobson is joined by Nasar Ahmad for an insightful deep dive into the world of A.I and why it’s such a powerful tool for today’s entrepreneurs. They kick things off by chatting about the shift from the 9-to-5 grind to the freedom of entrepreneurship—and how AI can make that journey smoother. F…
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Why 'Men in Property' Matters: A Conversation with Jonny Brown
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1:02:15In this episode of the Girls in Property podcast, Athena Dobson sits down with Jonny Brown, founder of Men in Property, for an open and insightful conversation about mental health, entrepreneurship, and the importance of community within the property industry. Jonny speaks candidly about his personal experiences, including living with ADHD and the …
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EP162: 3 Ways to Look at Branding Your Property Business with Oliver James
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51:40In this episode of Your Property Podcast, Michelle Cairns interviews Oliver James, founder of Property Branding, who shares insights on the importance of branding in the property development industry. Oliver discusses the three types of branding: personal, business, and product, and how they create a cohesive ecosystem that enhances marketing effor…
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From Lesson Plans to Floor Plans: Making the Big Career Switch with Emma Finn
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1:14:25We’re back after an unforgettable week at the Girls in Property 2025 Retreat—and what a week it was! There’s no better way to get back into the swing of things than with this lively and inspiring episode featuring the fabulous Emma Finn. You might know her as Oakshill Property on socials, but today, Emma’s sitting down with me to share the real sto…
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How Anastasiya Built a £500K Property Deal With None of Her Own Money
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28:45Everyone says you need deposits, years of experience, and piles of savings to get into property. Anastasiya says otherwise.In this episode, we dive into how she built a £500,000+ deal from scratch using none of her own money. You’ll learn how she found her JV partner, sourced an off-market deal, secured a commercial lease, and turned a 3-bed terrac…
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Real Talk & Reflections with Athena Dobson
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1:07:43Happy Easter Bank Holiday Monday, everyone! 🐣✨ With the Girls in Property Retreat just around the corner, I thought now would be the perfect time to sit down for a solo episode and catch up with you all. These episodes have become such a special space for me—to slow down, reflect, and connect with you on a more personal level. In this one, I’m shar…
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EP161: Sell your way to buying millions of pounds worth of property: with Terry Blackburn
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40:07In this episode of Your Property Podcast, host Michelle Cairns interviews Terry Blackburn, a successful entrepreneur and sales expert. They discuss the often-overlooked importance of sales in property investing, negotiation skills, and the mindset required for success. Terry shares his journey from door-to-door sales to building a multi-million-pou…
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How to Scale Your Property Empire with Kim Opzsala of KoMo Properties
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57:04In this episode of Girls in Property, Athena Dobson sits down with the brilliant Kim from KoMo Properties to explore her inspiring journey into the world of property investment. Kim shares how she got started with her very first deal – a bold move into a multi-unit block – and talks candidly about the lessons she’s learned along the way. From Kim’s…
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Globetrotting with a Property Portfolio: Julie Talbot’s Remote Investing Journey
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56:07In this episode of the Girls in Property podcast, host Athena Dobson chats with the fabulous Julie Talbot—property investor, adventurer, and full-time slow traveler. Julie takes us on a whirlwind ride from her roots in a housing benefit family to living her dream life, globe-trotting with her family while managing a property business remotely (yes,…
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Cracking the Instagram Code: Mastering the Algorithm with Sara Smile-Scott
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1:06:11She’s back! Now, you might be wondering why we’ve got two social media episodes in a row, but trust me—both bring something unique to the table. Last week, Milly Bellotti shared why posting on social media matters and how to lower the barrier to entry. This week, I’m thrilled to welcome back Sara Smile Scott to take us behind the screen and into th…
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I Don’t Have Enough Time to Post: Quick & Easy Social Media Tips with Milly Bellotti
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1:01:34In this episode of the Girls in Property podcast, your host Athena is back with the fabulous Millie Bellotti—property investor and social media strategist—for an exciting deep dive into personal branding, property investment, and the power of community. Before diving into the juicy details, Millie kicks things off with an update on her latest adven…
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Imposter Syndrome Unfiltered: Authenticity, Mindset & Owning Your Worth with Akhtar Khan
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1:18:11You asked for it and here it is! Let’s talk about imposter syndrome. In this episode of the Girls in Property podcast, Athena Dobson and Akhtar Khan dive into the world of imposter syndrome, and how it shows up in both our personal and professional lives. They chat about the power of mindset, strategy, and emotional intelligence in beating those in…
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Acres of Wealth Part 2 : Resilience, Land Deals & Levelling Up with Ella Hardy
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54:53She’s back! 🎉 In this episode of the Girls in Property podcast, Athena Dobson is joined once again by the brilliant Ella Hardy—land and planning uplift specialist, industry powerhouse, and our very first announced speaker for the Girls in Property Annual Retreat on Friday, 25th April! Together, Athena and Ella dive into the realities of the propert…
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EP159: The Highest Cash Flowing Commercial Strategy! with Jerry Alexander
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52:02Want to unlock massive cash flow from commercial property? 🚀 In this episode, award-winning investor Jerry Alexander returns to share his latest high-yield commercial deal—a strategy that’s shaking up the market! He reveals how he finds and transforms commercial properties into cash-generating powerhouses, just like HMOs but in the commercial secto…
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EP160: How to Build a Property Empire: Lessons from Raj Bhatt’s Success!
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41:09In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Raj Bhatt, who shares his journey through various property investment strategies from buy-to-let beginnings to sophisticated commercial conversions and new builds. Raj discusses his evolution in the property market, emphasizing the value of a diversified portfolio to mitigate risks and enhance returns. Fo…
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Building Your Brand: Community, Collaboration, and Camera Confidence with Rosalia Lazzara-Tilley
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1:14:21She’s back! In the latest episode of the Girls in Property podcast, Athena Dobson sits down with the incredible Rosalia Lazzara-Tilley, founder and CEO of Manuka Media, for a fun and insightful conversation filled with real talk, laughter, and invaluable wisdom. Together, they explore the power of community and why supporting other women in propert…
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Cheers to our 100th Episode: Celebrating Growth, Community & Big Dreams
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1:08:33Pop the bubbly—Girls in Property is celebrating 100 episodes! 🥂✨ Hosts Athena Dobson and Sophie Foote take a joyful trip down memory lane, reflecting on their journey, wins big and small, and the personal growth that’s come with it. This milestone episode is packed with real talk, laughter, and behind-the-scenes stories—the late-night edits, the hi…
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From Classroom to Cash Flow: Property Strategies & Networking Secrets with Michelle Cairns
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56:43In this episode of the Girls in Property podcast, host Athena Dobson sits down with Michelle Cairns, a powerhouse in the property industry. Michelle shares her inspiring journey from secondary school teacher to successful property investor and educator, highlighting the transferable skills that helped her transition. They dive into the power of com…
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Happy Homes & Higher Profits: How Thoughtful Interiors Boost Property Value with Holly Scott
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58:04In this inspiring episode of the Girls in Property podcast, Athena Dobson sits down with award-winning interior designer Holly Scott, whose passion lies in crafting beautifully curated spaces. Together, they dive into Holly’s creative journey, her philosophy on designing happy homes, and why interior design is a game-changer for property investors.…
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EP158: Master your public speaking skills with Amandeep Thind
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34:02In this episode, we are delighted to interview Amandeep Thind, an inspiring figure in personal and professional development. Amandeep has dedicated his life to public speaking and shares his top tips and insights for how we as property investors can improve our speaking skills. Listen and find out the practical tools you can use at networking meeti…
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Let’s Talk Money: Meet Kim McGinley, Our New Sponsor from VIBE Finance
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52:33Welcome back to a special episode of Girls in Property! In this episode, your host Athena is joined by Kim McGinley, the new sponsor of the show and a seasoned expert in finance from VIBE Finance. They dive into Kim’s journey in the finance world, the power of building authentic relationships, and the challenges women face in a male-dominated indus…
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From 0 to 5 Properties in Under a Year: Lucinda Axelsson’s Journey of Resilience and Success
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1:07:46In this episode of the Girls in Property podcast, host Athena Dobson interviews Lucinda Axelsson, a former TV producer turned thriving property investor. Lucinda shares her inspiring journey of resilience and transformation after overcoming personal and professional challenges, including a divorce and career shift. Since beginning her property jour…
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Breaking Barriers in Property: Mastering the Art of Talking to Estate Agents with Rachel Ollington
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1:09:55In this episode of the Girls in Property podcast, Athena Dobson invites the amazing Rachel Ollington, who’s been running her own sales and lettings agency for the past 20 years. Athena’s on a mission to debunk the myth that estate agents are all scary and intimidating—and who better to help with that than Rachel, who’s lived the experience from the…
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Starting out in Property: 6 Things I Wish I Knew with Athena Dobson
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1:20:15Hey everyone, welcome back to the second episode of the year for Girls in Property! In this episode, I’m talking to all the newbies entering the property world and sharing the advice I wish I had when I first started out. Starting in property can feel overwhelming—trying to figure out who to trust, what advice to follow, and where to best spend you…
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EP157: From Hashtags to Houses: Milly Bellotti's Property Journey
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45:53In this episode, we welcome Milly Bellotti or @postingproperty if you follow her on Instagram, a former social media strategist who made a dramatic shift to property investing. Listen in as Milly discusses her transition from crafting digital campaigns for big-name brands to developing her own property portfolio using the buy-refurbish-refinance st…
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