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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.
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Right… this is it. The final episode of the Girls in Property Podcast for 2025. I honestly cannot believe I am writing that. We have recorded over 45 episodes this year and this one feels really special. It felt right to end the year doing what I always do best on this podcast… being open, honest, a little emotional, and sharing what I have really learnt along the way. In this final episode of 2025, I bare my soul and reflect on the year that has been. The highs, the challenges, the growth, t...
Ever sat with a cup of tea and thought… if I had to package up everything I know and everything I’m good at and sell it tomorrow… what would that even look like? In this episode I sat down with the brilliant Kylie Anderson and we talked about this idea of asset intelligence. Not just property assets but the biggest one of all you. So many women step into property believing they need more training or more time before they can start. But the truth is you might already be sitting on the skill se...
In this episode of the Girls in Property podcast I sit down with the brilliant Alice Dartnell to explore a question so many of us as entrepreneurs ask ourselves. Is mindset actually enough? We hear so much about positive thinking, manifestation and keeping our energy high, but what about the deeper layers underneath all of that? What about the beliefs sitting in your subconscious that shape how you move, lead and make decisions long before you even realise it? Alice and I talk honestly about ...
In this episode I sit down with Chris Tremlett from UK Homes Network for one of the most honest and human conversations I have had on the podcast. You know I love going deeper than the shiny surface of the property world, and this chat does exactly that. Chris opens up about his journey in property, the pressures he has faced behind the scenes, and the personal battles with mental health and addiction that shaped the person and the business he is building today. We talk about what it really f...
This week I am sitting down with the brilliant Shelly Yates to open up the world of deal sourcing in a really honest and grounded way. A lot of women look at deal sourcing as their first step into property because it feels fast paced and cash flowing. But there is a side to it that people do not always see, and Shelly talks openly about what it is actually like, the strengths that really matter, and the parts that can feel challenging too. She shares her journey into property, what day to day...
Ever stopped to notice where stress shows up in your body? Maybe it’s that knot in your stomach before a meeting, the tight shoulders after a long day, or that constant buzz that never quite switches off. In this episode, I sit down with Anastasia Ttofis to chat about somatics and how understanding your body can change the way you show up in life, business and property. We talk about what’s really happening when you feel stressed or stuck, how tuning in to your nervous system helps you ...
If you have ever sat there wondering how on earth people are funding property deals, or felt like you cannot get started because you do not have pots of money behind you, this one is for you. In todays chat your host Athena Dobson sits down with Motiul Islam to lift the lid on raising private finance in a real and honest way. We are not talking theory here. We share real life examples of how we have raised finance ourselves, the projects Motiul has invested in, how he first got started, and t...
In this episode of the Girls in Property podcast, I chat with Libby Walker, someone I have genuinely watched and admired. Libby got into property at such a young age, and what I love most about her is how open she has always been about the things that go right and the things that do not. From the very start of her journey she has shared everything she is learning, and I think that honesty is so important in this industry. It has been amazing to watch her grow, gain confidence and really under...
Following on from Caroline’s amazing episode last week on turning purpose into profit, this week we are carrying that same message forward but through a completely different story and lived experience. In this episode, I chat with award winning developer, number one best selling author and founder of View From My Window, Lorraine Thomas. She shares her authentic, unfiltered journey – the real highs and lows of being a property developer and a housing provider with a social purpose. From tenan...
In this episode of Girls in Property, host Athena Dobson chats with the inspiring Caroline Pattinson — an award-winning entrepreneur and property investor who’s built her journey with courage, discipline, and heart. Caroline started her career at just 16 and bought her first property at 21, showing that you don’t need to have it all figured out to begin. Her story is proof that you can start at any age, from any place, and still build something incredible. Since those early days, Caroline has...
In this episode of the Girls in Property podcast, Athena Dobson chats with Lisa Marie Elkhadraoui, also known as Design Boss Diary. Lisa shares her journey in interior design and property staging, opening up about the lessons she has learnt along the way. We talk about the importance of women supporting one another, the challenges new designers face, and how personal growth can shape success. Lisa also explains the difference between interior design and staging, and the practical steps that h...
As business owners and property investors, we are often juggling endless to-do lists, deadlines and the pressures of building or running a business. But when you are running on empty, so is your business. Your health has to come first. In this episode, Athena Dobson sits down with Steph Taylor to uncover why your health is not just a personal matter, it is the foundation of your success as a business owner. Together they dive into the hidden truths about nutrition, what we often do not know a...
In 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 of auctions before jumping in. The conversation also touches on the risks of the traditional estate agency process, practical tips for first-time au...
She’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 to the lessons learned on the ground, Emma talks through the reality of managing a property team, dealing with renovations, and the all-important t...
Welcome 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 the year you’d finally start building up your property income, leave the nine-to-five, enjoy more freedom, or make a proper start on your property...
This 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 strategies that doesn’t always get talked about but, when done right, can unlock some of the most lucrative deals and create incredible opportunities ...
Have 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 HMO. She opens up about the challenges she faced, the wins that kept her motivated, and what it truly takes to accomplish something of this scale. ...
In 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 light on how societal pressures often dictate the way women perceive their bodies and how those perceptions can impact both their personal and pro...
In 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 like to work in an industry that’s still very much male-dominated—and trust me, some of the stories she shares will stop you in your tracks. It’s ...
Are 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 popular term, looking at its symptoms, its emotional and physical impact, and how the constant pressure of hustle culture often leads people i...
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