In this episode of Power Movers, Roy Castleman sits down with leadership coach and entrepreneur Suzanne Hopson to explore her inspiring journey from working three jobs as a young single mom to becoming President of Operations in a major property company—and then stepping into entrepreneurship to build her own consulting firm, here2elevate. Suzanne shares powerful insights on overcoming fear, finding mentors, stepping into leadership, and the game-changing impact of business operating systems. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this conversation is a masterclass in clarity, courage, and reinvention.

What You’ll Learn:

·       How a rock band challenge led to deeper trust and team performance

·       The mentor who helped Suzanne escape fast food and step into real estate

·       Lessons in fear, risk-taking, and how to act before you're ready

·       Why structure and accountability are the missing ingredients in many businesses

·       How business operating systems can transform your team and mental clarity

·       The power of vulnerability, trust, and real issue-solving in meetings

·       Suzanne’s advice to anyone on the edge of their next big move

Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome and introduction

02:00 – The rock band story: community, trust, and music

06:15 – Early life: fast food jobs, single motherhood, and a pivotal apartment visit

10:30 – Learning the ropes, making mistakes, and growing through mentorship

14:45 – Career climbs and realizing the power of coaching

18:30 – Hard-earned wisdom on fear and missed opportunities

23:00 – Vistage and the decision to go all in on entrepreneurship

27:30 – Launching here2elevate and building her own team

30:00 – Business operating systems and why they matter

33:00 – Suzanne’s favourite tools: meetings, issue solving, and accountability

36:00 – Vision for the future and her message to business owners

39:00 – Wrap-up and how to connect with Suzanne and Roy

Website: here2elevate.com

LinkedIn: Suzanne Hopson

Connect with Roy Castleman

& All the Power Ltd:

Website: www.allthepower.co.uk

LinkedIn: Roy Castleman

Instagram: @allthepoweruk

Podcast on all platforms: Power Movers

Quote from Suzanne:

“If people hadn’t opened doors for me, I wouldn’t be at the table. Now, it’s my turn to open those doors for others.”