Show Notes
Welcome back to another episode of Business Class with your host, Vicky Owens. In this week’s solo episode, Vicky shares the pearls of wisdom she’s gathered recently as a business owner - from the films she’s watched, to the books she’s been reading, to the conversations that have shifted her perspective. She opens up about the lessons she wishes she had learned sooner and the mindset shifts that have helped her grow both personally and professionally. Vicky dives into one of her favourite ...
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