From a Whisper to a Roar with Lois Bates-Stubbs

From a Whisper to a Roar with Lois Bates-Stubbs

Author: Charlotte Ashley-Roberts December 15, 2025 Duration: 45:32
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In this episode, I sit down with Lois Bates-Stubbs, founder of Mavenly, a quiet powerhouse, and living proof that one small moment can change everything.

Lois’s transformation began in 2022 on a trip to Disney World, during one of the hardest seasons of her life. A single 25-cent coin on the floor became the spark that shifted everything; a promise to herself that she would return one day, fully self-funded, with her children.

From there, Lois went from a £7-an-hour job and a draining side business to building Mavenly: a thriving, multi-skilled virtual support agency serving women entrepreneurs across tech, marketing and strategic growth. Her journey is a testament to resilience, patience, authentic power and doing the inner work while building the external success.

We talk about:

✨ Turning rock-bottom moments into vision
✨ Building a business from self-belief, not certainty
✨ Authentic power vs. performative confidence
✨ Community, female friendships and outgrowing old environments
✨ Burnout, boundaries, and the reality of “levelling up”
✨ Returning to core values when life feels heavy
✨ The future she’s manifesting — including that return to Disney by 1 December 2025

This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt behind, stuck, impatient or unsure… and needs the reminder that one tiny spark is enough to build a new life from.

Find Lois here:

  • LinkedIn: Lois Bates-Stubbs

  • Instagram: @mavenly

  • Website: mavenly.co.uk


Feeling stuck in your professional life is a common experience, but it doesn't have to be permanent. Your Time To Grow speaks directly to women navigating that exact tension between ambition and the realities of a busy life. Hosted by Charlotte Ashley-Roberts, who goes by Charlie, this podcast draws from her dual role as a careers coach and a mother of three. She brings a deeply relatable perspective, unpacking her personal journey to build a fulfilling career that also worked for her family. Each episode feels like a conversation with a knowledgeable friend, blending Charlie's own stories with insights from guests and real-world case studies. The focus is consistently on actionable steps-you'll find practical strategies for building momentum, clarifying your potential, and moving toward work that feels authentic. It’s more than just inspiration; it’s a toolkit for anyone ready to move from feeling lost to designing a career path they genuinely love. Tune in for honest discussions about balance, growth, and the practical shifts that make professional change possible, even when time feels scarce. This is a space for support and tangible advice, crafted for those who are ready to invest in their next chapter.
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