About this episode
In this episode of The Midlife Entrepreneur Podcast, Jo interviews Louise Webster, a communication specialist and founder of Beyond the School Run, an award-winning platform dedicated to empowering mothers by utilising their skills and talents. Louise shares her inspiring journey from working in PR with major brands to addressing the barriers mothers face in the workforce. She details the evolution of Beyond the School Run, the challenges she faced, and her dedication to purpose-driven entrepreneurship. Tune in to learn about her journey, her advice for balancing motherhood and career, and her vision for creating inclusive workplaces through We are Beyond Global consultancy. The episode concludes with Louise's '3, 2, 1' list: three valuable investments, two things she wishes she could have done differently, and one person she'd like to thank.00:00 Introduction to the Midlife Entrepreneur Podcast00:27 Meet Louise Webster: From PR to Empowering Mothers00:49 The Birth of Beyond the School Run01:32 Challenges and Realizations02:39 Building a Purpose-Driven Platform03:46 The Journey of Self-Discovery04:24 The Role of Parenting in Personal Growth06:03 Expanding Beyond the School Run08:12 Navigating Career Transitions and Societal Expectations13:29 Monetizing the Mission21:49 Reshaping the Platform and VC Journey22:07 Building the MVP Model22:22 Combining Work and Personal Growth23:11 Purpose-Driven Business Insights24:48 Launching Community Events26:16 Developing the B2B Platform28:50 Final Reflections and AdviceSupport the showEdited and produced by Jo Glynn-Smith 2025. Recorded at Eight Works Podcast Studios, 1 Dysart Street, London, EC2A 2BXFor bookings: eightworks@eightclub.co.uk Jo Glynn-Smith is an entrepreneur, professional coach, writer, and speaker from London, she is an expert in career transformation and change. Instagram @jojoglynnsmith and @themidlifeentrepreneurContact: enquiries@joglynnsmith.comwww.joglynnsmith.comMUSIC CREDIT Easy Money by REX BANNER licensed by Artlist.ioPHOTOGRAPHY by JONATHAN GLYNN-SMITH www.jonathanglynnsmith.com
