What was the lightbulb moment for your business? Did you recognise it and mark it as the life-changing moment it was?

Kat Wellum-Kent, founder of Fractional Finance and one of the top 50 women in accounting took a selfie that day, because she knew 'this was the thing'.

From her 'dream job' at a Big Four accountancy firm, to starting her business, Kat has had some incredible support in her career journey: not only a fantastic mentor, but a strong spiritual practice.  She's also navigating a husband in the army who was often away for 6 months at a time, and a youngest who has recently been diagnosed with autism. 

Takeaways:

• Kat's dreamt of becoming an accountant, but realised that becoming a partner wasn't for her

• Her experience of both mat leaves employed by one of the Big Four

• Kat's lightbulb moment for her business

• The importance of mentorship 

• Adapting and flexing in response to Kat's partner's Army career and how she navigates space for herself and her business too

• Kat's spiritual wellbeing journey and how it's supported her in business and personal growth

• Autism test and supporting the whole family

• Replicating a business model and bringing in co-founders

• Finding joy in the everyday moments

Chapters:

01:09 Career Path and Transition to Entrepreneurship
04:23 Navigating Motherhood and Corporate Life
09:28 The Challenges of Balancing Family and Work
14:21 The Birth of Fractional Finance
19:32 Building a Business with Ambition
24:46 Reflections on Resilience and Growth
27:12 The Importance of Self-Care and Personal Time
30:58 Exploring Spirituality and Personal Growth
36:35 Navigating Parenting Challenges and Autism Awareness
40:05 Future Plans for Fractional Finance and Business Growth
42:38 Finding Joy in Everyday Life

Links:

Website: www.bumptobusinessowner.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumptobusinessowner/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinepooley/

About Kat Wellum-Kent

Kat Wellam-Kent is founder of Fractional Finance and one of the top 50 women in accounting. Kat's accounting career started in the Big Four, but after becoming a mother, she found the demands of corporate finance incompatible with family life. She transitioned to a smaller practice where she worked closely with small and early stage businesses. There she saw a critical gap; businesses were missing out on the financial strategy they needed to grow successfully. This inspired her to launch Fractional Finance in January 2023 an outsourced finance director service that provides startups and scaling businesses with expert financial guidance without the cost of a full-time hire. Kat and her team help business owners understand their numbers, make informed decisions and drive sustainable growth.

All of course, while navigating motherhood. Kat started her business while raising two children and managing life as the wife of a military husband who spends long periods of time away. Beyond finance, Kat also has a belief in manifesting, wellness and even crystals. 

Kat Wellum-Kent's Links:

Website: https://fractionalfinance.co.uk/
LinkedIn (Kat): https://www.linkedin.com/in/katwellum-kent/
LinkedIn (Fractional Finance): https://www.linkedin.com/company/fractionalfinanceltd/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fractionalfinance/

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