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May James

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Podcast Host at Honest Business Podcast
📍 Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

May James is a multi-award-winning business advisor and strategy consultant who specializes in helping female founders achieve sustainable growth. A graduate of Northumbria University, she hosts the "Honest Business Podcast" to share advanced strategies with value-driven leaders looking to scale their impact.

Beyond her advisory work, May is passionate about global entrepreneurship, having coached entrepreneurs in Uganda to successfully launch and expand their businesses. She previously ran a sustainable fashion e-commerce venture focused on recycling and reselling pre-loved clothing.

She is a vocal advocate for entrepreneurs, speaking publicly about navigating the challenges of running a business while managing a chronic illness.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Podcast Host
Job Level
Middle
Location
Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
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Priorities

Topics May cares about

Female Entrepreneurship
Her business advisory service is explicitly targeted at supporting and scaling businesses led by female founders.
Sustainable Scaling
A core theme in her coaching is helping SME leaders grow their revenue, teams, and impact in a sustainable, long-term way.
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Career

Work history

3-2022
Podcast Host
Honest Business Podcast
5-2020
Business Advisor, Strategy Consultant & Coach
May James
3-2018
Business Owner
Self-employed
6-2017 - 8-2017
Business Consultant
Balloon Ventures
In the press

Media appearances

May James Podcast – Honest Business (Podcast page). Featured in May James website
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Episode 37 – How To Make An Extra 30k Before The End Of The Year. Featured in Pod.link (Honest Business podcast)
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Education
BA (Hons) Business with Management
Northumbria University
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A-Level (A*) Business (A) Sociology
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