Episode 1: Books, Burdens and a Motivational Goose: The Bookshelf Ltd’s Ameesha Green on the Truth Behind Entrepreneurship

20/07/2025 33 min
Episode 1: Books, Burdens and a Motivational Goose: The Bookshelf Ltd’s Ameesha Green on the Truth Behind Entrepreneurship

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Episode Synopsis

What do a goose, AI-written books, and Windrush memoirs have in common?They all feature in this inspiring and brutally honest chat with publisher and The Bookshelf Ltd founder, Ameesha Green.In Episode 1 of The 99% Club – The Small Business Podcast, Enterprise Nation CEO Aaron Asadi sits down with Ameesha to explore the untold realities of running a small business. Together, they cover:– Why AI is no substitute for human storytelling– How publishing can empower people to share their legacy– The mental health cost of entrepreneurship– Why neurodivergent founders are underserved but essential– The power of community (and cuddly mascots)Ameesha also shares the story of Vanessa, a Windrush survivor whose memoir, Sheep, Sheep Come Home, became a university textbook – and an emotional legacy for generations to come.This is not another business podcast full of hacks and jargon. It’s the stuff that actually matters.🧠 Authentic stories📚 Big ideas💥 Small businesses doing brave things

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