EP283: Helen Plumridge, Founder of Hypa Consulting - All new founders need to do these thingsEP283: Helen Plumridge, Founder of Hypa Consulting - All new founders need to do these things
The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast
Helen Plumridge shares her journey from recruiter to entrepreneur, discussing challenges faced by female founders and the importance of mentorship and self-care.
41:13•7 Jul 2025
EP283: Helen Plumridge, Founder of Hypa Consulting - All new founders need to do these things
Episode Overview
- Importance of visibility and mentorship for female entrepreneurs.
- Challenges women face in securing investment.
- Role of mindset and self-care in founder success.
- Support from family and role models is crucial.
- Taking time to reflect can solve business challenges.
“"Why do you not use that voice to yourself? Why do you not do that for yourself?"”
In this compelling episode of the Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast, host Lysha Holmes is joined by Helen Plumridge, the visionary founder of Hypa Consulting. Helen shares her transformative journey from recruitment to entrepreneurship, driven by her mission to uplift female founders within the recruitment industry. The discussion delves into Helen's personal motivations, including her childhood ambitions and the pivotal influence of female role models.
Helen credits her family, including her husband and late father-in-law, for their unwavering support in her entrepreneurial venture. A central theme of this episode is the persistent barriers women face in the business world, particularly the alarming statistic that only 1% of female founders receive investment. Helen and Lysha explore how mindset challenges and lifestyle factors contribute to these hurdles. They emphasize the power of visibility, mentorship, and cultivating the right mindset to shift these dynamics.
The conversation also touches on the importance of self-care for founders. Helen advocates for taking time to reflect and address personal challenges, highlighting how this practice can lead to business solutions. She encourages listeners to treat themselves with the same kindness and objectivity they would offer a friend facing similar challenges. Helen offers practical advice, including the value of stepping back to gain perspective on one's business challenges.
She provides free strategy calls to help entrepreneurs navigate barriers, illustrating her commitment to supporting the community. Throughout the episode, Helen's insights are both motivational and actionable, providing listeners with the tools to enhance their entrepreneurial journeys. The episode closes with Helen's encouraging reminder that most challenges are solvable, and finding a supportive sounding board can be invaluable. Listeners are left inspired and equipped with strategies to foster their own growth and success in entrepreneurship.
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