Want to be part of The Kent Business Show?🎟️ Get your ticket to The Kent Business Show, Kent’s largest business networking event, and connect with businesses from across the county:👉 https://www.kentbusinessshow.co.uk/events/kent-business-show🎙️ Want to be on the show? Apply to feature on the podcast and share your business story with Kent’s business community:👉 https://www.kentbusinessshow.co.uk/live-podcastsWhat really causes startups to stall, struggle, or give up before growth begins?In this episode of The Kent Business Show Show, serial entrepreneur and investor Raj Dhonata shares hard-earned lessons from over 20 years in startup life.Kent is powered by business, and every business has a story. Hosted by Rachael Bryant, The Kent Business Show Show brings honest conversations with founders who’ve lived the highs and lows of building something from scratch.What this video coversWhy fear is one of the biggest blockers for early-stage foundersThe difference between setbacks and failure in startup lifeLessons from Raj’s early business struggles and recoveryWhy passion matters more than money when starting a businessHow to know when to pivot — and when to keep goingThe importance of mentors, soundboards, and outside perspectiveCommon patterns that trip founders up before growthNetworking, resilience, and building businesses for the long termWho this video is forStartup founders and early-stage business ownersSolo business owners feeling stuck or overwhelmedEntrepreneurs navigating setbacks or uncertaintyAnyone considering starting a business and wanting the reality, not the hypeWatch Raj live at The Kent Business ShowRaj Dhonata will be speaking live at The Kent Business Show on 19th March at the Ashford International Hotel.🔗 Book your free place: https://kentbusinessshow.co.ukChapters00:00 – Welcome to The Kent Business Show Show01:53 – Introducing Raj Dhonata02:09 – Why Raj is speaking at The Kent Business Show02:26 – Life on the first series of The Apprentice03:38 – Starting businesses before television05:34 – Why business was always inevitable06:09 – Early influences and entrepreneurial mindset07:29 – Raj’s first business setback at 2208:31 – Why early failure builds long-term resilience09:42 – Why Raj avoids the word “failure”10:52 – Passion vs money when starting a business12:12 – Handling pressure, family, and financial strain13:08 – Fear, responsibility, and personal motivation14:25 – Why founders struggle in traditional employment16:26 – What Raj wants people to take from his talk18:29 – The biggest mistakes new startups make19:58 – Why growth is never a straight line20:22 – One lesson every founder needs to hear21:30 – Knowing when to stop or change direction22:43 – The value of mentors and soundboards24:23 – Where founders should be networking26:11 – What Raj is building next: digital safety27:12 – Why education is key to online protection29:36 – Final thoughts and how to get involvedBe a guest on the showIf you’re a Kent-based business owner with a story to share, you can find out how to be a guest on The Kent Business Show Show using the link below.Be seen. Be heard. Be unforgettable.

Personalised pregnancy care, fertility support, and women’s health are at the heart of this episode of The Kent Business Show Show.Discover how a midwife-led clinic in Kent complements NHS care by offering time, reassurance, and continuity for families.🔗 Find out how to be a guest on The Kent Business Show Show:https://www.kentbusinessshow.co.uk/live-podcastsWhat this video coversIn this episode, host Rachael Bryant is joined by Amanda and Charlotte from Expectancy Scanning, an award-winning, midwife-led pregnancy and women’s health clinic in Kent.They share how personalised pregnancy care supports families from fertility through pregnancy, birth, and beyond — and why time, trust, and experience matter so much during this journey.Key topics discussedWhy personalised care makes a difference during pregnancyHow Expectancy Scanning complements NHS servicesPregnancy reassurance scans and fertility supportSupporting families through anxiety, loss, and uncertaintyBuilding a trusted, award-winning healthcare business in KentChapters00:00 Introduction to Expectancy Scanning01:00 Why personalised pregnancy care matters03:00 Filling the gaps with complementary NHS care06:00 Supporting families from fertility to birth10:00 Pregnancy anxiety and reassurance scans14:30 Care during difficult and sensitive moments19:30 Additional services: classes, postnatal and women’s health26:00 Midwife-led experience and trusted pathways33:00 Scans, technology, and medical reassurance40:00 Availability, access, and patient support46:00 Growth, awards, and what’s nextWho this episode is forExpectant parents seeking reassurance and personalised careFamilies navigating fertility or pregnancy anxietyWomen looking for early access to women’s health servicesBusiness owners building services rooted in care, trust, and communityAbout The Kent Business Show ShowThe Kent Business Show Show shares real conversations with Kent-based business owners, exploring their journeys, challenges, and lessons learned.Hosted by Rachael Bryant and produced by Your Video Team.Work with us🎬 Produced by Your Video TeamWe help businesses turn conversations into strategic video content that builds trust, visibility, and long-term growth.

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Most businesses have great ideas — they just struggle to explain them in a way people actually want to watch.In this episode of The Kent Business Show Show, host Rachael Bryant is joined by Emma Youell, founder of award-winning animation and motion design studio Emma Design.Emma shares how animation helps businesses turn complex, boring, or overlooked information into engaging visual stories — without always needing to be the face on camera.What this episode coversHow animation helps businesses stand out online and at eventsWhy motion design is becoming essential in modern marketingThe difference between templated animations and custom brand storytellingUsing animation to explain products, services, and FAQs clearlyCreating mascots and characters to represent your brandHow animation can be repurposed across social media, websites, and eventsOvercoming imposter syndrome as a creative business ownerWhat winning business awards has meant for Emma’s confidence and growthWhere animation and video are heading next (including the role of AI)Who this episode is forBusiness owners who struggle to explain what they doFounders who don’t want to be on camera but still want video contentMarketing teams looking for evergreen, reusable contentCreative business owners navigating growth and confidenceKent-based businesses thinking about brand visibilityKey takeawayAnimation isn’t just about looking good — it’s about clarity, memorability, and creating assets that work harder for your business over time.When done well, animation becomes an evergreen brand tool that can grow with you.Resources mentionedEmma’s animation tips PDFExamples of brand mascots, event graphics, and animated explainers🎙️ Want to be a guest on the show?If you’re a Kent-based business owner with a story to share, we’d love to hear from you.This show exists to spotlight real businesses, real journeys, and real lessons — and to give Kent businesses a platform to be seen, heard, and remembered.👉 Find out how to apply to be a guest using the link below.Be seen. Be heard. Be unforgettable.00:00 – Why businesses struggle to explain what they do01:00 – Meet Emma Youell, animation and motion designer02:10 – How Emma got into motion graphics and animation03:25 – Turning boring information into engaging visuals04:30 – What motion graphics actually include (beyond cartoons)06:00 – Using animation at events to grab attention08:00 – Animation on websites and digital platforms09:00 – Don’t want to be on camera? Use animation instead10:30 – Creating brand characters and mascots11:55 – Imposter syndrome as a creative business owner13:40 – Winning awards and building confidence15:15 – Growing a creative business and building a team18:10 – Metal detecting, creativity, and mindset19:50 – Why mindset matters in business growth22:25 – How AI is impacting animation and video25:00 – Knowing when animation is (and isn’t) right27:00 – The future of video and animation for businesses29:40 – Evergreen content and long-term brand assets31:00 – Repurposing animation for maximum value34:00 – Trends in animation and brand differentiation37:30 – The limits of AI and the importance of human creativity41:55 – Saving time by outsourcing creative work42:55 – Emma’s animation tips for small businesses44:05 – How to work with Emma + becoming a guest

The Kent Business Show, hosted by Rachael Bryant, features conversations with real people sharing their journeys and experiences. This show provides inspiring business success stories and highlights the entrepreneurship that powers Kent. It aims to offer real inspiration and business motivation by focusing on lessons learned.