Episode 069: Interview with Shelley Otway

The Business Awards Show

Today I am joined by one of the Gold Award winners from last week's Best Business Women Awards Gala Evening, Shelley Otway. Having run her own children's stage school for nearly fifteen years, Shelley was rewarded with a Gold Award in the Children and Families category.

Shelley shares the challenges of setting up her stage school, Steppin' Out Stars of Tomorrow. She explains how she dealt with national competitors, navigated the challenges of Covid, and why entering and winning awards has been so positive for her and her business.

Like most business owners, she has faced adversity. But her resilience will provide inspiration for many who may be going through tough times or thinking of starting their own business.

{2:05} How Shelley started her business.

{4:00} The challenges of running a business.

{5.30} How the business has grown stronger.

{6.33} Dealing with Covid.

{10:20} Ten years of Steppin' Out.

{13:00} The challenges of running a stage school post-Covid.

{14:30} Why Shelley decided to enter awards.

{16:58} How Shelley managed the entry process.

{20:25} Getting press coverage.

{22:10} The impact of winning an award.

{22:35} Shelley's words of advice.

{25:35} What's next for Steppin' Out.

{26:36} Steppin' Out locations.

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