Caitlin Williams Founder of W0bblybits - The Prince's Trust Enterprise Entrepreneurs Episode 2
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Show Notes
Jeannette is joined by Caitlin Williams, a young entrepreneur and founder of Wobbly Bits. Caitlin shares her journey of starting her business as an artist and how her passion for feminism and body positivity has shaped her work. She discusses the importance of accepting oneself and promoting confidence and inclusivity, and also talks about her experience with the Prince's Trust and NatWest, highlighting the support and mentorship she’s received. She shares valuable insights on running a business, overcoming self-doubt, and finding inspiration.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Caitlin is thankful for the support she received from her family, including her parents and grandparents, as well as her partner. Having a strong support system can provide encouragement and motivation in pursuing your business goals.
- Social media has been a valuable platform for showcasing her artwork, attracting clients, and debunking false information.
- The Prince's Trust, which provides many young entrepreneurs with mentorship, workshops, and grants to help start and grow businesses, has become a valued institution. Their many incentives can help boost confidence and improve pitching skills.
- Caitlin acknowledges that she has experienced moments of self-doubt and imposter syndrome throughout her journey. However, she emphasises the importance of pushing through and not giving up, reminding herself that she is capable and deserving of success
BEST MOMENTS
"Surround yourself with the right people. Having a mentor like Lucy has been amazing. She throws me into opportunities and pushes me out of my comfort zone."
"I always thought it was like getting young people into some sort of opportunity, but I wasn't really sure what. But a girl I was in university with told me about the Prince's Trust and how they support young entrepreneurs."
"I've had moments of imposter syndrome, thinking, 'Am I really at a place in my career where I can talk to other people about business?' But you just have to keep pushing and not give up."
"Not everyone is going to like your work, and that's okay. Once you let go of trying to please everyone, you can have fun and create for yourself and your audience."
This is the perfect time to get focused on what YOU want to really achieve in your business, career, and life. It’s never too late to be BRAVE and BOLD and unlock your inner BRILLIANCE. If you’d like to jump on a free mentoring session just DM Jeannette at [email protected] or sign up via Jeannette’s linktree https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/brave-bold-brilliant-podcast/id1524278970
ABOUT THE GUEST
Caitlin Williams
I’m a feminist illustrator under the name w0bbly bits, who explores body positivity through digital artwork. I create art prints, stickers, and more to bring people joy with bright bold colours, and women as the central focus of my imagery.
I sell my work online at www.w0bblybits.com and attend craft fayres around South Wales.
Website: www.w0bblybits.com
Instagram & Tiktok: @w0bblybits
ABOUT THE PRINCE’S TRUST
NatWest has a long and proud history of supporting communities across the country and creating opportunities today to help others thrive tomorrow. We are proud to work side-by-side with The Prince’s Trust on its Enterprise programme. Over the past 20 years this partnership has supported tens of thousands of young people to turn their ideas into sustainable businesses. NatWest colleagues also take part in volunteering and fundraising; since 2019 The Prince’s Trust has welcomed more than 882 NatWest Group volunteers across 437 different sessions, supporting 3,372 young people.
We are committed to supporting entrepreneurs to start, scale and grow and offer a range of fully-funded support for businesses at every stage, including online learning with Business Builder, a six-month Accelerator programme for businesses with ambitions to expand, and Local Enterprise Managers who offer regular events and 1:1 support.
THE CHALLENGE FACED BY THE PRINCE’S TRUST IN WALES
Wales continues to experience a variety of entrenched social and economic challenges. Workless households, significant health inequalities and high youth unemployment in some areas are the main issues that continue to prevail.
It’s widely recognised that growing up in poverty can have an unjust and detrimental impact on young people, placing barriers on future opportunities.
According to The Prince’s Trust annual Youth Index report (2022)
- 24% of young people in Wales agree they will never recover from the emotional impact of the pandemic
- More than half (56%) of young people in Wales agree that the pandemic has left them feeling “burnt out” and
- 44% reveal that the pandemic has caused a long-term negative impact on their stress levels
- While over half (55%) of Wales’ young people report experiencing a mental health problem
- 46% say the pandemic has made their mental health worse, and
- 28% of young people in Wales surveyed feel like they will fail in life
Today, The Prince’s Trust is one of the UK’s leading youth charities, founded by King Charles in 1976.
Our programmes have been developed in response to society’s changing needs, give young people the support they need to overcome hardship and lead full and successful lives.
Our plans in Wales will directly help to alleviate the issues this generation are experiencing. The rising cost-of-living is having a significant impact on unemployed young people supported by The Prince’s Trust.
The Prince’s Trust deliver a number of programmes for young people aged 11-30. The focus on Education, Employment and Enterprise. All of our programmes embed confidence and resilience building; to enable young people to enjoy long term positive outcomes.
Our gentle plea for support
We really need your help! If you would consider being a business mentor for young people at The Prince’s Trust, or want to support via your business or as an individual; we would be delighted to hear from you. You will be helping us to change the lives of young people for the better, and supporting young people into meaningful education and employment; with the confidence to know they can succeed. Let’s create brighter futures for young people in Wales, and inspire future generations to come.
[email protected], or 020 7543 1384
ABOUT THE HOST
Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 25 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development.
Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams.
CONTACT THE HOST
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Podcast Description
Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences of being Brave, Bold & Brilliant, which have allowed them to unleash their full potential in business, their careers, and life in general. From the boardroom tables of ‘big’ international businesses to the dining room tables of entrepreneurial start-ups, how to overcome challenges, embrace opportunities and take risks, whilst staying ‘true’ to yourself is the order of the day.