Inspiration vs Influence in Business for Women to Stop Following the Wrong People

May 7, 2026

In this episode, I sit down with Tammy Hart and Stephanie Batey to explore the complexities of female role models, inspirations, and the challenges that come with them. They reflect on how women can be both supportive and sometimes the opposite, and how understanding our values and the distinction between being inspired versus influenced plays a crucial role in success.

Tammy Hart is a property investor, entrepreneur and Managing Director at Brick & Beam who has rapidly built a diverse property portfolio in under three years.
Stephanie Batey is a former secondary school English teacher, property investor, author and CEO of Inclusive Teacher Co, an inclusive education consultancy focused on neurodiversity. Together, they share their experiences with female mentorship, trust and the influence of gender in business spaces, especially in male-dominated industries like property investing.

 

Expect to Learn:

• The difference between being inspired and being influenced and why it matters for personal growth and decision-making.

• The challenges women face when seeking mentorship from other women in corporate and property spaces.

• How ego and trust play significant roles in the dynamics of mentorship and how these dynamics impact personal and professional growth.

• How to create safe spaces for women to support one another while avoiding manipulation and unhealthy competition.

• The need for boundaries in personal and professional relationships to ensure mutual respect and growth.

 

Episode Breakdown with Timestamps:

• [00:00] – Introduction: The complex journey of women as role models and mentors

• [02:38] – Trust issues with female role models and mentors

• [10:02] – Why leaving ego at the door is essential for mentorship

• [15:23] – How bad mentorship can shape future decisions

• [19:06] – Influence, Inspiration, and Gender Dynamics

• [20:10] – Trust and Disappointment in Female Role Models

• [28:32] – How ego impacts professional relationships and decision-making

• [42:50] – Final Thoughts: How can women be better role models for each other in business and life?

 

Follow the Guest Stephanie Batey:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephthepropertyteacher

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephentrepreneur

• Linktree: https://linktr.ee/stephthepropertyteacher

• Buy Book: https://www.barnthornpublishing.co.uk/product-page/women-in-property-volume-one
  
  

Follow the Guest Tammy Hart:

• LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/tammy-hart-315aa42b9

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propertywithtammy/

• Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brick-beam-ltd/

 

Follow the Host Vicki Wusche:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickiwusche/ 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VickiWusche 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicki_wusche/ 

• Book a Call: https://bit.ly/BookVicki 

• Scorecard: https://vickiwusche.com/Scorecard 

• The Values Manual: https://bit.ly/ValuesManual

• Episode 208: https://youtu.be/Oc7IyoJmqwc 

 

Listening Links: 

• Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/VickiWusche 

• Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/a-wealthy-life/id1617293196 

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/13lVRTAioD5mR4XUiylAk8
  
  

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