Yes SHE Can Project- Inspiring stories to empower one another: Recent Episodes
Michelle Leivars
The Yes SHE Can Project is specifically for women, by women. SHE stands for Support, Honesty, Empowerment. Tackling topics that affect us all, a place for support, honesty, and advice. You are not alone ladies, come and join the conversation!
Listen as we hear inspirational stories, overcoming challenges and the joy that comes with self acceptance! Every single one of the women on the Yes SHE Can Project has experienced difficult periods in her life, I'm here to remind you that no matter where you are in your life or career, we are all living proof that YES SHE CAN!!!
Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Akua Opong!
After originally meeting in 2022 as winners at the WeAreTheCity Rising Star Awards, Akua and I have been supporting each other ever since, it was high time we got together for a proper catch up!
Currently a Senior Analyst at the London Stock Exchange Group, Akua wears an incredible amount of "hats" too! A massive advocate for women in a number of different capacities such as Women In Tech, Black Women in Tech, charity ambassadorships, initiative leaderships, she is just so passionate about helping people in any way she can.
We chat about her childhood aspirations, early influences and the seeds of creativity and empathy that were sparked within her from an early age.
The conversation covers The Simpsons, Hello Kitty, clocks and the practical qualities that she began to show, citing her grandparents as one of her biggest inspirations.
In her teens, Akua felt pulled to become a pediatrician (with light up roller skates and a cape no less!) in pursuit of her passion to help others. Akua talks me through a potential Army career (with a warning about telephone numbers!) and the story behind her journey into the male dominated world of tech.
Fighting her way up the ladder as a woman, we chat about the difficult journey she experienced to get to where she needed to be. Genuine determination and bucket loads of research Akua tells me is the key to being intentional when it comes to landing your dream role.
We talk through how she started as an advocate for DEI, specifically in LSEG and the shock of being the only woman on her team, a fact that took some time to wrap her head around.
She tells me of all the amazing women that have helped her along the way, such as Ella Morgan, Sarah Hepworth, we chat about her massive CV of projects to date including a UNICEF water walk, activities linked to social purpose, community projects, joining the Womans Network, UK Charity Committee, LITERALLY this lady is on FIRE!
Akua is undoubtedly a woman of action, she's a doer, she's proactive in making changes in any way that she can to help others. She is also a massive champion for Neurodivergent employees, having received her own diagnosis only a few years back. Determined to spotlight the incredible neurodivergent women she had read about and encountered along her journey, Akua jumped onboard an initiative to help show employers what women could bring to workplaces!
I cannot express quite what a force of nature and inspiration she is, selflessly giving up the majority of her free time to help others, she is jam packed full of empathy and compassion for others, Akua is a very special woman.
I truly believe that she is going to leave a legacy behind, she is the epitome of an action taker, and a thoroughly amazing human being.
Please do go and support her and follow her incredible journey:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/akua-opong/
An inspirational chat with an inspirational lady!
YES SHE CAN!
Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Emma Benyon!
Emma is a Motherhood & Self-Care coach, and Educator, qualified in Practical Magic, NLP AND MBit certified! If you're looking for a coach that covers a wide variety of expertise, Emma is your gal!
In this episode we chat about each section of her work, giving an amazing insight into exactly what has brought her to this point today.
It is fascinating to hear all about the different aspects of her work, especially when Emma shares how she not only uses her skillset with her clients to help them but her little girl to get rid of scary spiders!
Emma takes me through her journey into becoming a coach and what prompted her to begin. Coming out of the pandemic Emma tells me how she was feeling at the time and the emotions that went along with it, at one point not being able to leave the house and working from home as a teacher.
Starting to study NLP, Emma cites this as a transformative period in her life, starting her business when her daughter was just FOUR WEEKS old, she tells me that she was always looking for a creative outlet and knew that she needed to share her motherhood journey with others as the isolation she had felt was something that she wanted to help other new Mums to navigate.
With a renewed focus and energy, Emma set about ploughing her energy into creating a safe space and more importantly starting a conversation that she knew in her heart that women needed.
Behind the scenes though, Emma talks me through what a difficult time it was, she bravely tells me about the struggles she faced as she was diagnosed with PND when her daughter was just five months old.
Emma is passionate about sharing the real story of motherhood, supporting women through her work and it comes from a place f lived experience. Such a powerful conversation with such an amazing lady, we chat about the REAL meaning of self-care and the real benefits of introducing it into our daily lives.
We chat about her podcast- The Self-care & Motherhood Edit, priorities, life lessons and her passion for her work.
Such an insightful conversation with an incredible lady!
Please go and check Emma out here and give her a follow too!:
Motherhood Coach for Busy Mums and Self Care Expert (emmabenyoncoaching.co.uk)Self Care and Motherhood Edit | Podcast on Spotify
Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Rosie Nixon: Author, Coach, Host, Philanthropist &HELLO! Magazine Editor-at-Large.We begin with Rosie's recollection of cutting out the pages of Smash Hits Magazine, graduating from Sussex University & getting her first taste of journalism. Her early career as a book editor,moving into magazines later, pouring over the pages of the Media Guardian as it was at the time, THE place for job opportunities in the industry, a far cry from the instant access job postings we have today!We chat about the day to day in an editorial role, being so immersed in the intensity of her work & the pressure of wearing so many hats. Going from working in teen magazines like Bliss & Just Seventeen,she then ventured into more celebrity content and started filling up her "little black book" of contacts over the years.We have a nostalgic look back on the times when life was simpler, when we used to get our news from physically picking up a copy of our favourite title!We reminisce about the old days with the flow chart quizzes in magazines, gathering info about friendships, boys, our favourite bands & growing up!Rosie is an advocate for inspiring women through her work with HELLO!, charity ambassadorships, coaching, campaigns, you can tell that the passion runs deeply with her and it's her life mission to make sure that women's voices are heard loud & clear.Chatting about the importance of looking at our lives & recognising when things need to change, Rosie tells me of her venture into coaching, specifically for midlife women, the transition having come from a time of her own personal change and the desire to help others to do the same. Continuing to want to amplify the voices of women in multiple capacities in issues such as menopause and FGM awareness, Rosie adds an extra layer of credibility to her campaigns and work by having the backing of leading experts, something which massively sets her apart from others, further cementing her as a trusted figure in her line of work! This comes from the personal sense of responsibility that she's always felt in her career to give the impressionable younger audience in particular, sound advice and access to the best information possible. It is clear that Rosie has and has always had the best interests of her audience at heart and tells me about the vital importance of starting conversations around topics that are often difficult to talk about.We move on to chat about all things books! Her path to becoming an author was always at the forefront of her mind with being a writer anyway as a journalist & editor, something she did find difficult in the beginning however was finding her authentic voice as a novelist. Convinced that there was a certain style she "should" be writing in, Rosie tells me about the lightbulb moment for her when she realised she should in fact write about what she knew! She tells me about her The Stylist trilogy, the main character going on her own epic journey of self-discovery, mirroring Rosie's own personal experiences in many ways. Exploring ways in which we as women find out what works for us,Rosie and I share what helped us through some of our darkest times. We discuss the key to knowing when we are ready to share our story, showing ourselves the same compassion & kindness that we would for others.The positive impact that journaling had, crediting it as a great tool that she utilised to help her in a therapeutic way.
The re-release of her Be Kind book which was originally released during the pandemic, will now be available in paperback at a super affordable price in October 24. Packed full of tips, tools and inspirational words,centered around self compassion and kindness. Such an inspiring lady, breaking down barriers, championing others & paving the way,opening up conversations for so many women & the next generation, you are an absolute joy & a true definition of YES SHE CAN! Find out more about Rosie here: www.rosienixon.co.uk
Come and join the conversation with the incredibly inspiring Stacey Fleece!
We were introduced by the amazing Samantha Tradelius of Sparkle Foundation and Stacey's cohost for InspirHerd podcast.
An international friendship we have connected across oceans! (although my geography isn't that great so if oceans is plural or not I have no idea!)
Stacey's story is one of resilience, sheer grit and determination. Raised by a single Mum, Stacey saw and learned strength and perseverance watching her mother work 3 jobs to provide for her and her siblings.
Fast forward to after going to college, Stacey ended up in the Hedge Fund Industry working for a big company for 10 years. Moving on to another company Stacey found herself with a decade of experience behind her and relished in her new role.
We chat about the "pale, male and stale" industry and how she navigated her way through the challenges that this brought. Eventually setting up her own hedge fund with a friend of hers when she was in her early 30's, Stacey was deeply engrossed in the industry and was reaping the benefits both financially and personally enjoying her work to the fullest (albeit it super intense and stressful!)
However when the world was rocked by the devastating events of 9/11, Stacey had a personal connection with the attack, having known people that were inside the twin towers. While she paused with the world, it put a lot of things into perspective for her and this was the beginning of a new chapter.
Stacey tells me that her work was essentially "making the rich even richer" and she began to question whether she was infact doing the right thing by continuing in the industry especially as she had become a mother herself and craved the flexibility to spend time with her children.
Deciding to leave her role, Stacey opens up about the uncomfortable transition that she experienced in the fight for a balanced life with work and home.
Although starting a new career in the mortgage industry, Stacey's world was about to be turned upside down once more. Her husband picked up and left out of the blue one day and she tells me the story behind how she felt and how scary it was to find herself a solo parent.
We chat about the pressures on us as women to "have it all together" and how we are somehow conditioned to put on a brave face, get on with things for fear of appearing vulnerable or weak. When in actually fact the most powerful thing we can often do is share how we are feeling with others, but that asking for help doesn't seem to come naturally to us!
We talk through the realities of raising her children on her own, juggling her career and family, but more importantly focusing her energies into positive things rather than dwelling on the negative.
Stacey is showing her children true resilience, teaching them strength and determination! In her own words she says that she has lived her life with ruthless accountability, a trait that she attributes to her Mum and the way in which she was raised.
There is such a powerful theme running through everything that Stacey does, and that is truly EMPOWERING other women! Whether that's through her podcast with Samantha- InspirHER'd, working with Sparkle Foundation, or in her day job, all of these avenues are intrinsically interwined in helping women to RISE!!
What a pleasure to speak to such an epically inspiring woman, thankyou Stacey for sharing your story you are incredible!
I LOVE MY U.S GIRL TRIBE!!!!
You can find out more about Stacey's work below:
InspiHER‘d on Apple Podcasts
Mission — Sparkle Foundation (sparklenow.org)Stacey Carter Fleece (@staceyfleece) • Instagram photos and videos
Come and join the conversation with the amazing Taruna Chauhan! A soon to be double author, running a consultancy practice for clients in the healthcare sector and a Business Coach & Mentor, Taruna is a busy lady!
Previously a Quality Manager in the NHS, Taruna tells me about her work now with companies looking to obtain the CQC certification and coaching them through the process. Taruna works holistically with her clients drawing on her extensive qualifications and having the key awareness that comes with being a business coach.
We chat about the angle in which she approaches her work, how that sets her apart from other consultancy coaches.
We delve onto her vision board and find out that she's actually achieved the majority of things on there which is amazing! Her belief in having an integrated approach to life instead of striving for that "balance" that is so often hard to come by makes for such an interesting insight. Taruna tells me if we see our goals and aspirations as an integration instead of a dream which feels unreachable and actually by incorporating it as part of our lives, it is like a breath of fresh air!
We chat about her extensive toolkit from her training that she has developed ways in which she can help her clients to thrive. Not only that, but Taruna is an NLP practitioner and an MBIT (Multiple Brain Integration) Coach, further allowing her the flexibility to connect with her clients on an even deeper level.
We talk about our personalities and it is SO evident how passionate Taruna is about her work and helping people, it's such an integral part of her make up which makes her perfectly placed to be in the career that she is!
Taruna tells me all about her upcoming book: Recipes From A Gujarati Kitchen. After a conversation with the amazing Shelley Wilson, she was encouraged to start writing an compiling her book. Hailing from India and the youngest of 8 children, Taruna spent her weekends growing up cooking alongside her mother and is passionate about sharing her journey and educating others about her heritage.
Wanting to capture a lifetime of family recipes having reflected on the passing of her mother, Taruna was determined to write them down and make them available for the next generation.
Not only full of recipes, this book is an insight into Taruna's journey as an immigrant, where she shares the story of her life!
Ready for release during South Asian Heritage Month later in the year, this book for Taruna is a passion project! You can join her mailing list to be first to hear about the release in August.
We chat about challenges, and Taruna explains about how traditionally she was never supposed to be an author or a woman in business, in her culture, you are expected to grow up, get married, have children and be a housewife. To have achieved what she has is nothing short of inspiring! Talking about challenges, Taruna explains her struggles when it comes to self-belief and confidence, something so many of us as women experience. The joy of finding people that lift us up, tell us that we are doing a great job and that sense of achievement when others take time out to tell us how we have helped them.
Such a beautiful soul, Taruna exudes kindness and compassion for others which makes her absolutely perfect for her clients and their needs.
Thankyou Taruna it was an absolute pleasure to chat to you and cannot wait for your book!!!
To find out more click the links below:
Mailing List and Book updates:
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarunachauhan
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/tarunachauhan
Website:CQC Application Support - Ensuring your aesthetics clinics avoid rejection (tchauhanconsultancy.co.uk)
Come and join the conversation with this wonderful ball of energy Rozz Darlington!
What an epic journey she has been on in the last year, having taken part in the most recent series of Married At First Sight UK, and running TWO businesses!
Rozz starts from the beginning and chats to me about the mindset and headspace she was in before applying for the show. She was looking for some happiness amidst the sadness and grief that she was experiencing in the months prior and knew that something needed to change.
Being on such a high profile show brought an intense spotlight that felt alien upon leaving. Having been in a bubble during the show, Rozz returned back home to her businesses. She experienced what can only be described as hate and vitriol and it had a huge impact on her. We chat about the nature of television and how it's such an edited small glimpse into what actually happened.
However what came from her time on the show was a huge period of personal growth, Rozz tells me honestly how much of a transformational time the last year has been.
We chat about how important it is for us as women to be true to ourselves, to have that space to speak openly about our feelings and inspire other women to do the same.
Rozz walks me through the journey she has had, from a young woman who was in a dark place mentally and looking for happiness, to receiving hate online, to ultimately becoming a woman who knows her own strengths and knows exactly what she wants out of her life. We talk about how important it is to push yourself out of your comfort zone and how testing your own resilience is key to personal growth.
Rozz chats to me about her two businesses- Rosaline's and The Flower Paddock and she absolutely lights up when talking about them! It's so clear to see how passionate she is about what she does, it just shines through when she talks about them!
She cites her business as her purpose and it goes far beyond the physical products that she not only sells but grows too! For Rozz it's the privilege of being a part of her community, and being a source of support in the happiest and saddest times in people's lives. Not only this but she is passionate about shining a light on the importance of getting outside for your mental health and is working away behind the scenes to help as many people as possible feel the benefits in their minds aswell as their bodies.
So many exciting things happening for this lovely lady, and such a journey she has been on so far!
What a joy to speak to you Rozz!
Yes SHE CAN!!!!
Here are the links to her websites so you can check them out!
Rosaline's Flowers - Home of your local florist (rosalines.co.uk)The Flower Paddock | England | Flower Grower
Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Melissa Porter, SUCH A FUN EPISODE!!!
Obsessed with human behaviour, inspiring women to become the best version of themselves, Melissa is a true force of nature!
Having graced our screens for over 20 years in programmes such as "Escape To The Country", "To Buy Or Not To Buy", "Countryfile", (she is officially the OG!) to name but a few, Melissa has enjoyed success both on and off the camera.
Join me as we chat about her journey into television, her background and the honest truth behind her life to date. We talk about her upbringing, early influences and how it has shaped the way she looks at the world today. Environmentally her surroundings were traditional in every sense and Melissa explains some of the difficulties and barriers she faced to become her true self. Battling imposter syndrome and her "Monkey Minds" Melissa opens up about her experiences of being in the limelight and in front of the camera.
Venturing into property development at a young age, Melissa made money for years, but there was still something missing, her own happiness. We delve into the internal dialogue that she was experiencing, and although she enjoyed great success in her career, it was preventing her from feeling happy and fulfilled.
Melissa clearly has an inherently deep understanding of her feelings and talks me through her own personal blocks and how we as humans often block our own miracles with the mindset that we have.
Through a series of events in her life Melissa tells me about her breakdown, but credits it as her break through!! She advocates that people who are having the most difficult periods of their life are in for an exciting journey of discovery ahead of them. To reframe in this sense is one of Melissa's incredible insights, her career as a therapist and her passion for understanding others is a testament to the work that she has done on her own self and she is the perfect person to be able to help others with theirs.
We chat about her incredible new book "Mastering The Single Parent Game" born from a need to help others in their own trauma. Not just for single parents, her book will help ANY of us who wants to reframe, recalibrate, take control and truly understand our feelings.
We talk about different personality types, energetic vibrations, therapeutic approaches and the importance of choosing the RIGHT therapy for us as individuals.
I cannot stress enough what an epic episode this is, it is packed full of insight, Melissa's energy is so infectious and the passion for her work absolutely shines through!
An amazing chat with an absolutely amazing lady!
You can buy Melissa's book here:
Mastering the Single Parent Game: Amazon.co.uk: Porter, Melissa: 9781738490417: BooksThankyou Melissa it was an absolute pleasure to chat to you!
Come and join the conversation with the amazing Janette Miller, Stylist, Style Coach and TV Presenter!Join us as we go on a fascinating journey from her childhood, growing up working with her bespoke tailor father in the prestigious Savile Row!Being heavily influenced by her father's sense of style, Janette was always smartly turned out, however underneath her polished exterior was a girl who was painfully shy and introverted. Janette talks me through the wanting to remain behind the scenes, often dreading the interaction between customers and herself. After college she ventured into different industries from retail to British Airways, again wanting to remain slightly behind the scenes rather than being customer facing. When her son was due to start school, Janette knew she needed a change and to be closer to home and fell upon an advert for a position in property management.Working her way up, Janette even started her own successful property management company, however it became clear to her that there was something lacking, that spark of joy that she longed for and the chance to put her creativity and passion to good use!She explored the online world, began connecting with women in business and was bouyant with the desire to help others! Janette then decided that she wanted to help build people's confidence and build a legacy to be remembered for. Launching her Style Coaching business shortly afterwards, Janette began a new period in her life.We chat about her own style journey, from wearing relatively muted colours, in keeping with her not wanting to be the centre of attention. It was only when she started to learn about colours and how they work for you that she began her own transformational journey and began to transform the lives of her clients!Janette started to live her life by her own mantra "If not now, when?" and encouraged her clients to do the same!We talk about the wide range of services she offers, from Colour Analysis to Personal Shopping Days (which I have to say sound INCREDIBLE!!!) and her underpinning passion to empower women through their style.Janette has such a warmth and positivity about her, her energy is infectious! And energy is something she feels strongly about, often linking what she wears with how her energy levels are at the time which I found so fascinating!What an amazing lady with an amazing story!If you want to find out more about her transformational work, head on over to the links below! ⬇️https://www.janettedmiller.comor on Instagram @janettedmiller
Come and join the conversation with Maya Vertigans, Founder of Planner Bee VA 🐝 @PlannerBeeVAServices Maya is based in Aberdeen, is 24 years old and the founder of a Virtual Assistant business with a particular niche for working with Sustainable & Ethical brands.Literally what she has achieved at such a young age is nothing short of incredible! Maya chats to me about her early experiences selling Avon for her Mum, and she was but by the Entrepreneurial bug!Lacking in inspiration and role models in business during her time at school, Maya knew instinctively that having her own business was the way she wanted to go. She went to university and then during lockdown launched her own sustainable gifting business!Alongside this business Maya tells me of how she organically found herself undertaking some VA work from some connections she'd made along the way!We chat about her passion for sustainability, it was very much woven into her gifting business anyway, it seemed the perfect time to launch her own VA agency concentrating on sustainable and ethical businesses.Maya explains the kind of services that Planner Bee VA offer, and we delve into the pressure that they can take off business owners when they join them as a client.As women in business we talk about the overwhelm that comes with the day to day running of a company and the unbelieveable help that Planner Bee VA offers!Maya already has a team which is insane!!! And to top it off she has been named as one of 20 of The Most Inspiring Scottish Business Women! We chat about the imposter syndrome that comes along with being recognised in such a way, and the feelings that accompany such an accolade.Determined to inspire the next generation of schoolgirls to start their own businesses, Maya recently returned to her old school to share her journey, which she credits as one of her biggest highlights to date (how amazing is this!)We chat in depth about Net Zero, her goals for future certification as a service provider, it's honestly so interesting to hear about how it all works and the ethics behind it! Maya tells me about her future plans for the business, which include expansion, becoming a One Stop Shop and becoming a B-Corp too.Such an interesting conversation with such a driven and inspiring woman, she remains with her feet firmly on the ground despite her incredible successes in such a short space of time and at such a young age!Thankyou Maya for an amazing chat and I cannot wait to see what the future holds for you and your fantastic business!You can find out more here:https://www.plannerbeeva.co.ukFollow on Instagram @plannerbeeva#plannerbeeva #vaservices #ethicalbusiness #ethicalbusinesses #mostinspiringbusinesswomen #scottishbusinesswoman #yesshecan #yesSHEcanproject #inspiringwomeninbusiness #businesswomen #womeninbusiness
Come and join the conversation with the INCREDIBLE Samantha Tradelius from The Sparkle Foundation ✨"Living A Life Of Purpose"Well, where do I start with this episode!!!!First of all let's celebrate the fact that it's both of our first EVER across the pond missions! Samantha's first British podcast and my first American guest!! We packed in SO much! Samantha tells me about her history in Risk Management in the Insurance Industry for the past 25 years, finding herself gravitating towards women organically in her line of work from the beginning. She actually started building her business at only 18 years of age!! We go through the journey of Santa letters, fulfilling children's Christmas wishes and later expanding into helping single parent families. Her passion quickly grew into her purpose and fast forward to now she has helped over 10,000 families in the last 7 years alone, raised over a MILLION dollars and pumped every penny back into the community. We chat about The Sparkle Foundation at its roots, Sparkle Biz, Holiday Gift Drives and Enrichment Scholarships, it is just unbelievable how amazing this lady is! Samantha tells me of the challenges she faced at the onset of the pandemic, both professionally and personally, plans that were thwarted and put on hold, the struggles of parenting, running a non profit and still with that burning desire to help and the ingenious ways that she managed to do so. Absolutely passionate about celebrating the women in her life, Samantha wrote a book championing them, telling their story and thanking them in the most incredible way. She is honestly one of those people that live and breathe what she does, she lives and breathes supporting women, making her community a better place, giving back and encouraging others to do the same with her trailblazing commitment. We talk about the plans for the future, expanding her mission across the globe and continuing to help people far and wide. Literally there is NOTHING this lady can't do! Shes a business owner, a Mum, a wife, an author, a Non Profit founder, a philanthropist, a podcast host, THIS WOMAN IS AMAZING!!What a super inspiring conversation, with a super inspiring lady, I cannot wait to see her continue to make an amazing impact on the world 🩷Thankyou Samantha it was an absolute pleasure!YES SHE CAN!!!!!
Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Charlene Ashong!What an inspirational and eye opening episode, join me as I chat to Charlene about her journey into the world of plant based cuisine, travel, appearing on Lorraine and her passion for mentoring the next generation of music industry talent.Charlene takes me on a journey with her as she tells me of her time in Italy, discovering the joy of celebrating simple ingredients and elevating them to new heights! She adapted to a lifestyle of bringing her diet back to basics and how food can nourish your way of life.Able to watch older generation Italian families take the organic plant based ingredients and make them into delicious meals, Charlene's creativity and passion was inspired to bring the idea to life on her return to the UK.Setting up her food business, Charlene tells me about how she caught the eye of producers that were working at ITV, they sampled her food and everything snowballed into an invite to present on Lorraine!! She takes it in her stride and is super cool about it, telling me like it's just your average day!!!We chat about the benefits on not only eating better but introducing plant based foods into your diet and how it can be the fuel to combat ailments like fatigue, ageing and promoting cell regeneration.Charlene's other passion is helping young people in the music industry, we chat about the ways in which she works with them and encourages them to develop their own individuality. We also discuss the importance of mindset for young people, especially when we are in such a fast paced society and the need for everything to be instant.Charlene is such a wise lady, this episode is literally full of golden nuggets of inspiration! She's passionate about educating others and is driven by her purpose to help people 🩷Utterly lovely lady and fantastic to chat to her!If you'd like to learn more and see what Charlene will be getting up to in the future (it's going to be super exciting!!!) then head on over to Instagram and give her a follow @charleneashong #yesshecan #yesshecanproject #inspiringpodcast #womeninspiring #inspirationalvideo #inspiringchat #womenspodcast #inspirationalwomen #plantbaseddiet #charleneashong
Come and join the conversation with the amazing Dr Meg Arroll. Dr Meg is a Chartered Psychologist, Scientist and Author. Dr Meg chats to me about her brand new book Tiny Traumas and explains what exactly Tiny Traumas are, how they differentiate between what is considered a major trauma and what we can do daily to be aware when things don't feel quite right. She gives us an amazing insight into the impact that these Tiny T Traumas can have on our daily lives, slowly trickling through and we find ourselves perhaps feeling numb, not being able to pinpoint exactly what is wrong. Dr Meg chats to me about how proactive we can be in regards to the things that we take in daily, for example what we are observing online, perhaps we are pushing our low grade traumas under the carpet and not taking action when they start to affect us. She provides excellent tips for reducing stress and utilising our own psychological toolkits, and building up that mental health immunity to help us deal with those Tiny T Traumas when they arise. Dr Meg talks me through some amazing analogies that are in her new book, from boats on the stormy sea of life to Reverse Misery Trumps! Honestly the way that she is able to succinctly describe things and create that visual representation is just so fascinating! Tiny Traumas is a book for everyone, think of it as your guide to helping you keep things in check when it comes to your mental health, a glossary of information that you can pick up when you need to. Dr Meg tells me about her Triple A process, that we can use ourselves, which consists of Awareness, Acceptance & Action. She chats to me about mind mapping, using a pen and paper (old school is always the best I totally agree!) to really delve deep into your personal timeline, plotting the way through our lives to really recognise the things that have stood out to us. We chat about the importance of developing new positive habits, not having unrealistic expectations and truly celebrating the tiny triumphs that we can implement into our daily lives. Dr Meg is so different to what you would perceive a "typical psychologist" to be like, she is warm, down to earth and instantly puts you at ease when talking to her! There is no clinical, coldness like you would imagine in a therapy room, Dr Meg takes some of her patients out into the fresh air and makes them feel as comfortable as possible, which is so far away from how psychologists are sometimes portrayed! She just has such a special approach to things and has such an obvious caring nature, you can't help but feel comfortable with her (she's the sort of therapist you could go for a coffee with and feel at ease straight away!)I love the fact that Dr Meg is breaking boundaries, she tells me how Psychology has changed so much and talks passionately about the importance of teaching the younger generation about being mental health aware from an early age.It was an absolute pleasure to speak to this wonderful lady, such an insightful episode, thankyou so much Dr Meg for coming on!You can find out more and buy Tiny Traumas below:https://www.drmegarroll.comFollow Dr Meg for hints and tips@drmegarroll #tinytraumas #drmegarroll #psychology #psychologist #charteredpsychologist #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #drmeg #yesshecan #yesshecanprojectpodcast
Come and join the conversation with Fashion Specialist and Author Jennifer Countess Von Walderdorff!Jennifer with her background in Fashion Merchandise Planning, is passionate about providing information to empower yourself when it comes to your wardrobe, sharing tips and tricks on how to make your fashion work for YOU!Jennifer takes me on her inspirational journey, from her childhood being in awe of her parents fashion choices, her first knowledge of fashion was her well dressed father and her bold, bright and beautiful mother. She comes from a large family of high achievers and always had that deep rooted sense of being able to accomplish things in her life, following in her family's footsteps.We chat about her early career aspirations and beginning her journey undertaking a degree, regrouping by taking a year out and finding out that she could combine BOTH of her passions into one career!We delve into her role as a Fashion Merchandise Planner, behind the scenes of the inner workings of the industry before you see what is usually the final glamourous bits! Such an interesting insight & it's the people like Jennifer are the ones that help make what we eventually see on the runway & in stores come to fruition, so fascinating to hear how it all works.Jennifer tells me about life changing decisions she made, having worked for M & S , she had a choice to make- would she stay in the UK & find another position working for a big brand or take a HUGE leap & travel the world following her fashion influences?.... Let me tell you, this lady is BRAVE: decided to pack her bags, jet off to Italy, fuelled by her love of Italian fashion & fabrics she was ready for an adventure!We talk about settling in Italy, teaching English along the way, with a clear knowing & clear goal of following the prospect of a new life, she immersed herself in Italy to the fullest.Jennifer talks fondly of the community that welcomed her with open arms at the beginning of her Italian adventure too. We then delve into the circumstances surrounding meeting her husband which in turn made her a Countess! I've never spoken to a Countess before & was super eager to find out all about it, I am in awe of her! Such a beautiful story of two people who are absolutely perfect for each other, it was TOTALLY written in the stars for them to meet. Two people that were destined for each other it's like a true life love story that you would expect to see in Hollywood! We talk about her amazing new book Look @ The Labels & the inspiration behind becoming an author. Whilst working for a fashion brand at the height of the economic crisis back in 2007/2008 Jennifer noticed that there was a need to make use of things you already have, so set up fashion accessories company Cheeky Poppins Shoe Clips. With the ethos that you don't need to buy new shoes, you just need accessories to jazz up the ones you already have, giving them a new lease of life!Look @ The Labels is from Jennifer's want to share her knowledge, giving people a pocket handbook they can take with them, make smarter choices , & truly know what they are buying. A seasoned writer through years of experience, writing her own book was the next step for her when it came to her literary journey! Packed full of information & helpful tips and tricks you can take with you on the go, it is a MUST HAVE for your handbag! She shares wonderful tips about shopping savvy, making your clothes buying experience a positive one, & really making it work for you! Jennifer chats to me about "green washing" which BLEW MY MIND, we discuss the benefits of Preloved clothing & our joint love of charity shops!So many amazing gems of information in this chat, you cannot help but absolutely adore Jennifer, she has bounds of energy, so passionate about her work & helping others, just a truly WONDERFUL human being, its my utter pleasure to chat to her!https://www.jenniferwalderdorff.com
Come and join the conversation with singer/songwriter Natalie Gray! ⚠️ TW assault, sexual harassment, domestic violence, PTSD ⚠️WOW what can I say about this incredible episode...Join me as I chat to this wonderful lady on a rollercoaster of emotions ❤️Natalie tells me of her childhood love for music, growing up in a creative household, listening and being inspired by people who pushed the boundaries! Loving the likes of the Spice Girls, Madonna, Pink and drawing inspiration from their messages of girl power and strength, the fearlessness of them and the way they were paving the way for new artists.We chat about her journey of self acceptance, going from being that shy girl in the corner during her early life in school. Life affirming experiences during her time at one of the countries most prestigious theatre schools, she quickly learned to stand on her own two feet and start on a path to being comfortable in her own skin.Writing music with a friend enabled Natalie to express herself in a way she hadn't been able to before. She started doing open mic nights and quickly realised that singing was where her true passion lay, putting her heart and soul out there on a stage was where she was meant to be.Natalie's style of music clearly draws from the important idols she followed in her childhood, 80's synth pop, upbeat and just amazing, you HAVE to download her music!! It's not always been plain sailing for her, infact quite the opposite, she bravely opens up about her other passion for helping women and the brutal reality behind her podcast Take Back The Beat. Set up during lockdown, sharing experiences with her best friend, they quickly realised the importance of confiding in others when you have been a victim of abuse. Before this Natalie admits that she hadn't ever confided in anyone about the horrific experiences she had endured. Take Back The Beat was born and Natalie cites it as therapy for her at the same time and to help other survivors of similar situations is her driving force.They decided to do a tour with Take Back The Beat, helping charity along the way and reaching survivors far and wide. Her music booker was able to orchestrate some of her dream venues and help them to deliver their message of solidarity and help as many people as they possibly could.Natalie bravely talks about her horrific experiences, her PTSD, the aftermath and lasting effects that these things still continue to have on her to this day.We chat about her passion for helping teens with their mental health, going into schools with her music and promoting positive mental health in young people, encouraging them to open up, from someone who has first hand experience of these struggles.It's plain to see that Natalie isn't just a survivor, she's a driving force for other people that have experienced similar and that passion carries her through. Such an open and honest interview, it was an honour to sit and listen to this incredible lady ❤️You can follow Natalie here on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/natgraymusicYou can follow Take Back The Beat on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/takebackthebeat YOU ARE NOT ALONE LADIES, COME AND JOIN THE CONVERSATION ❤️
Come and join the conversation with the amazing Cat from @little folk nursery rhymes !If there's one thing that's clear about this gorgeous lady, it's plain to see how much she absolutely adores her work! Coming from a background of working in Music Television, Cat tells me that she's always enjoyed music, been in bands and even ended up marrying a musician too!She opens up about the struggle of juggling her work in the music industry when her children came along, having seen fellow female colleagues facing issues when it came to retaining their place in the industry whilst trying to raise a family. Seeing the impact it had on others, Cat was met with a difficult decision and frankly tells me about the financial guilt that she felt when deciding to stay at home to raise her boys, then the all consuming guilt that we all know being a Mum that no matter what we choose we never feel like we can win!It was this difficult decision that actually set her on her path to doing what she does today! The first steps (although she had no idea at the time!) in her Little Folk Sing journey came about after seeking out musical groups to take her little ones to. It was one of these groups in particular that she found that was due to close as there was no one to take over the group. Cat was desperate not to let the legacy of the group dwindle and stepped up to take over it herself!As the years passed, she was encouraged by some lovely people in the local community that she should take the plunge and start it as her very own business! She slowly built it up and made such a positive impact on families along the way.Cat tells me how she was guided by the families and her customers, really listening to what they were looking for, and the amazing things that have come along the way such as her incredible YouTube channel @little folk nursery rhymes and products on her website! Cat has been recognised in national campaigns such as SmallBiz100 & f: entrepreneur, nominated for a Small Award & was voted No 1 Online Activity provider for Baby Toddler classes in The Independent! Although it hasn't always been plain sailing for her as we hear when she tells me about the impact that Covid had on her business. Bless her heart, Cat's first thought was of the families in her group that it would affect and the Mums not being able to interact with each other, potentially missing that connection that we so need when becoming parents.Not one to shy away from a challenge however, Cat soldiered on and carried on striving to provide families with joy through her work. Cat felt so lucky to be chosen by Happity, her bookings platform, to help trial online classes as soon as Lockdown hit. Although the first morning was full of nerves and tech stresses, the result was SO worth it!! But she need not have worried as all those smiling faces put her at ease and she experienced so many wonderful connections being made virtually.Cat is a huge advocate for small businesses and a huge cheerleader for female founders! We chat about the wonderful Instagram community that you can tap into, the friendships you can form and the real sense of surrounding yourself with people who just get you!(even in those 1am messages!) Cat has definitely found her calling in her business and you can just see from the passion and energy she has that she is EXACTLY where she is supposed to be!So many exciting things on the horizon for this gorgeous, talented lady and I cannot wait to see what the future holds for her! To find out more head over to her website or give her a follow!https://www.littlefolknurseryrhymes.com#littlefolksing #nurseryrhymes #talented #yesshecan #yesshecanproject #femalepodcast #yesshecanprojectpodcast #inspirationalstories
Come and join the conversation as I chat to the amazing Angie Simmons, founder of the incredible Growth Development Foundation.
Built following a series of traumatic events that happened to Angie throughout her life, she drew her strength and turned her "mental mess into her message".
Taking me back through her life, Angie is open and incredibly honest about the pain she has endured and the impact it had on her mental health.
One day changed her life completely. Angie bravely tells me of the day she learned of the passing of her beloved brother Tony. Not only her sibling, Tony was her best friend, his loss sent her on a downward spiral and the pain she was experiencing was too much to bear. Angie tells me the details surrounding that time, dealing with feelings of guilt that she carried, blaming herself for her brother's passing and fighting these feelings led her into despair.
Battling with thoughts of not wanting to continue and just wanting to be reunited with her brother, Angie is frank and explains the feelings she was experiencing at that time.
In 2014, Angie was introduced to personal development. Just a simple CD she was given to listen to in her car, she tells me that she wasn't engaging with its content to begin with and had no clue how it was going to help her, however unbeknown to her at that time, this was the first step towards the rest of her life and her recovery.
Unbelievably, tragedy was to strike Angie's life once more when she suddenly lost her Mum. The practical aspect proving difficult to navigate, having a strict time frame to clear out her Mum's personal items and plan her funeral whilst also dealing with the overwhelming grief weighed heavily on her.
It was one quiet moment when sorting through her Mum's possessions that she came across a journal, citing it as "the missing piece of her jigsaw", starting her on the incredible journey towards The Growth Development Foundation that you see today.
We chat about the Marjala Method, that Angie teaches , helping people to gain clarity in thei lives, and the importance of making connections with our inner selves. We also talk about a fascinating part of her business that is incorporated into her very own journal, Moonology, moon cycles and the interesting correlation that we as women need to learn about!
Such an emotional episode and Angie is such an open and honest lady, using her pain and suffering to help others makes you like her even more! An inspiration to so many she has some EXCITING plans for the future!
I cannot wait to watch the next stage of her journey, and see what's coming up for the Growth Development Foundation, thankyou beautiful lady for such an insightful and inspiring conversation!
Find out more about Angie's work here:
https://www.growthdevelopmentfoundation.uk
growth #development #personaldevelopment #yesshecan #yesshecanproject #empowering #empowerment #journalling #spiritual #spiritualjourney #moonology #angiesimmons #honest #honestconversation
Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Hellen Ward, Co Founder & Director of the largest independent Hair & Beauty salons in the country!
Come on a journey as we chat about the beginnings of her entering the industry in her teens, her Mum being a hairdresser and Dad being the MD of a chain of department stores.
Hellen undertook an apprenticeship following her parents separation and a financially difficult time, hilariously admitting to me that she was a "dreadful hairdresser"! Through her exceptional people skills and self proclaimed gift of the gab, she built herself a strong client base and became intrigued with the business side of salons.
Hellen talks me through her love for the industry, however not keen on being a hairdresser, she knew that her skills and experience could take her into a managerial role, something that she relished.
Becoming a salon manager at the tender age of 20, Hellen was quickly promoted to Regional Manager, travelling up and down the country and thrived in her role, constantly soaking up the ins and outs of the business side of salon management.
Upon meeting her husband Richard, it made perfect sense for them to combine their minds, experience and skillsets to embark on a business venture of their very own. Not the most traditional start however, they bravely took the plunge on a salon that had gone bankrupt!
1992 marks the start of their epic journey, navigating obstacles on the way but Hellen has always had such an incredible self intuition and self belief that has carried her through to result in the roaring success of the salon you see today! Drawing on her deep spirituality and guided by that inner trust she has, she has listened to her gut every step of the way, and it has served her so well.
We chat about the pressures of COVID, the severe impact that it has had not only for their business personally but for the industry as a whole. We talk about the shift in the industry, a lot of salons moving into self employment, thus creating a ripple effect for the future of the hair and beauty sector, especially when it comes to the next generation of apprentices.
She talks to me openly about the implications following the rule breaking during lockdown and the adverse effect it was having on the industry nationally. We chat about people's mental health during the course of the pandemic, that need for connection and the sheer importance of being able to have that salon experience.
Hellen is regarded as one of the countries leading Hair & Beauty industry business experts, offering consultancy services, she has written books, jam packed with all of her extensive experience over the years to help salons succeed.
Absolutely passionate about her industry and her work, Hellen beams when talking about their salon, the community they have created and her need to be on the shop floor as much as possible, as she is so invested in the community they have created over the years. Building relationships with their clients has been integral to their success, the same goes for the management of the salon, Hellen tells me how important it is to her to offer flexible working, especially when it comes to staff who have children, from personal experience she knows how vital this is.
Hellen also talks me through her work outside of the salon, being the Vice President of the UK branch of the British Association of Women Entrepreneurs. Such a fascinating backstory to the organisation, hailing from France after the Second World War, it was initially set up to support the women whose husbands' had been sadly killed during the conflict and guide them in the running of their businesses. BAWE is a community of inspirational women, collaborating with one another, expert speakers and everything in between!
Have a listen and be inspired by this powerhouse of a woman, what an AMAZING lady, such a talent in her field and such an interesting chat!
Thankyou Hellen it was an absolute joy!
Come and join the conversation with Claire Cahill, founder of Accendo Coaching!
Claire is an award winning executive Confidence & Leadership Coach, using her own experiences in the corporate world to help others achieve their potential, feeling supported, and a safe space for leaders to grow.
Claire tells me about the beginnings of her business, born from her return to work following the birth of her son, 6 months previously. Although she looked the part, the same as she had before, she didn't feel the same inside. After such a life changing event, returning to work mentally was far more of a challenge than she was expecting.
Culminating in a need to take time off due to stress, Claire sought answers as to who she was, how she could move forward and what it was she needed to aid her in doing so.
We delve into journalling, how reflection and having her own coach helped her to make a plan moving forward, and her drive to use her skillset to empower other people in leadship roles, something that she desperately needed on her return to work.
We chat about Claire's amazing self awareness, her passion to help others and the tools she garnered whilst on her journey to becoming a Leadership Coach.
Claire tells me about how her business has gone from strength to strength over the past three years, becoming an author and winning awards.
We talk about lockdown, the way she soaked up information by seeing things through her children's perspective, enabling her to again expand her knowledge base in the most wonderful way!
Claire tells me about her workshops, going into schools and colleges and teaching students about the wealth of transferable skills they already possess , increasing their self awareness and helping to prepare them for joining the workforce.
We chat about biggest lessons learnt, finding your inner strength and the importance of coaches having coaches!
Wonderful chat with a wonderful lady!
You can find out more about Claire here:
https://www.accendocoaching.co.uk
yesshecan #coaching #leadershipcoaching #selfawareness
⚠️TW- Miscarriage, sexual assault ⚠️
Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Ella Kenion!
Ella is a seasoned actress with a career spanning 30 years! Best known for playing Mrs Cakeworthy in Green Green Grass, Captain Sinker on CBeebies, and various characters in The Catherine Tate Show. Ella not only appears on our screens but she does voiceovers for commercials, animations and countless theatre productions.
Although Ella tells me she is rarely recognised, giving her the perfect amount of fame! Mostly people thinking she's served them in Asda, or is a distant cousin that they'd met at a wedding once 🤣 However she recalls one time in particular when flying out to visit her good friend Derren Litten (writer & creator of Benidorm, co writer of The Catherine Tate Show) where she had an encounter with a HUGE fan of hers after being instantly recognised! 🤣
Ella tells me all about her acting family, with her Dad, Granny, Great Uncle AND Great Grandma all being in the industry!
We chat about her first big job and imposter syndrome setting in, and being taken under the wing of Mr Beans girlfriend!
Opening up about Equity for actors and the choices when it comes to gaining your card if you haven't attended an accredited drama school, you'll be shocked to learn what options you have! Let's just say stripping in Sweden and meeting with madams was a close encounter! 🤣
We talk about Ella's experiences on The Green Green Grass, Episodes with Matt Le Blanc, Midsomer Murders , and delve into the trade secrets when it comes to filming on such iconic shows! And we chat about a cheeky Dame Judi Dench and her capers in the wings!
Totally loved talking about one of my favourite programmes The Catherine Tate Show, Ella gives me some juicy behind the scenes gossip about those oh so iconic Lauren sketches!
Ella is honest with me about the realities of life back in the day in the acting world, & during her childhood, a difficult conversation but she speaks so matter of factly, is super brave for opening up about traumatic times in her life, and her outlook is inspiring 😍
We discuss her Canadian adventure, filming with Vanessa Hudgens for Netflix, and the truth behind being a single parent and having to travel so far away from her child. We talk about getting the balance right and trying to hold your place in the industry until children have flown the nest.
Ella tells me all about the relentless rejection in the acting world, audition processes and her dream co star!
By the end of the conversation we head completely off topic and end up chatting about random things that we've had going on in our lives currently!
A wonderful lady and insanely talented actress, what an absolute pleasure and incredible rollercoaster of an episode!
Looking forward to seeing what the future brings for this wonderful lady ❤️
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Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Danielle Mason!
Danielle is a former glamour model, entering the industry entirely by chance following a dinner with Katie Price's (AKA Jordan) agent back in her early twenties.
Having done some work experience on EastEnders, being the sister of Jessie Wallace, Danielle found herself thrust into the limelight, on Page 3 within a week of being signed and subsequently appearing on programmes such as This Morning, cooking along with Eamon and Ruth!
We delve into the realities of being a model and the negative impact it can have on your confidence. Often young girls being told bluntly that they were too big, too spotty and brutally not good enough!
We chat about her experiences with online trolling, legal action she had to take, and the beyond disgusting comments about her children that she had to read. Danielle has such a kind heart, talking about her experiences in such a matter of fact way, and often citing that people just don't think properly when they are on social media. We talk about the negativity surrounding the media, often misconstruing a story in order to get readers and the harsh realities of being in the public eye.
Danielle tells me about how life turned in a new direction when meeting her partner, him having come from a Romany Gypsy community and they had two beautiful children. It was this situation that led her to appearing on shows such as Big Fat Gypsy Wedding and Gypsy Kids, showing what life is like in the travelling community. From this part of her life she picked up a passion for cleaning tips, hacks and good housekeeping, which ignited her desire to become a presenter for all things clean!
She tells me about the wonderful experiences she's had so far, during her modelling career travelling business class to shoot a calendar in Barbados and appearing on television!
Danielle now hopes to take her passion for good housekeeping into TV, following her dream of landing a regular presenting role to share her knowledge, experience and cleaning hacks with others.
A lovely, kind, warm hearted woman, was a pleasure to interview, I have no doubt we will see her on our screens again very soon! Watch this space!
You can follow Danielle's journey over on Instagram @daniellemasonuk
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Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Dee Gibson!
Dee is a London based Interior Designer, founder of Velvet Orange, Owner of the beautiful Kalukanda House in Sri Lanka and co founder of the Hera Project.
Join me as we head back to Dee's formative and inspirational early years, spending time with her civil engineer Grandfather. Soaking in all the design and architectural elements (and kneecap views!) even from a young age spurred a childhood passion in her.
Dee tells me about growing up in a traditional Sri Lankan family, with a real focus on education, being directed towards a career in medicine, law or accounting, enabling her to stand her in good stead for the future. Putting her creative side on the back burner, Dee pursued a career in accounting and continued for ten years until a chance moment directed her to a course in Interior Design!
Her love for design, the beauty and emotions of spaces lit that fire within her once more and she thrived throughout her course. Soaking up elements like a sponge, Dee knew she was where she was supposed to be!
We talk about the timings of things, getting into that world when she did enabled her to really start the career of her dreams and be able to really focus on the parts that she enjoyed and excelled at.
In 2007 she launched Velvet Orange, her very own Interior Design Company and 11 years later built her very own boutique hotel called Kalukanda House in beautiful Sri Lanka. Dee tells me the fascinating story behind such a monumental project, explains her ethos and connection to the project, the importance of being eco conscious and using local craftsmen.
Not only did Kalukanda House start completely out of the blue and unplanned, everything seemed to slot perfectly into place as a serious of events for Dee. It grew organically, and in such a serendipitous way, and unbelievably Dee had written the idea years and years ago in a notebook she forgot she had!!
Next we delve into the amazing Hera Project, a community that Dee has co founded with two other like minded women. They concentrate on a three pronged approach to wellness in the areas of mind, body and business. Dee tells me the importance of gaining strength in all three areas make for positive transformations. Set up from an idea in lockdown, again another chance meeting, Dee was thinking about what kind of retreats she would like to organise when things reopened. Listen as she tells me that "all rounds lead to Kalukanda" and the wonderful energy that it has, often interweaving her journey and creating opportunities for her in the most magical way!
The Hera Project is committed to offering a safe space for women to gain strength in all three areas, supporting women especially through periods of transition and alongside other women going through the same, makes a recipe for success! Providing coaching and mentoring, workshops and a 6 month mastermind, culminating in an amazing end experience at the stunning Kalukanda House!
Dee & I talk about the importance of having no regrets, how life is so short, leaning into the things that make you happy, igniting your passion and allowing the space for yourself to reach your full potential.
Dee is such a beautiful soul, having achieved so much already, an amazing energy and we had an instant connection! She really is a wonderful lady and it was fascinating to learn about her life and journey so far.
So excited to see what the future holds!
You can find out more here:
https://www.kalukandahouse.com
https://www.velvetorange.co.uk
https://www.heraleadership.com
Instagram @deegibson2017
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Come and join the conversation with the inspirational Asal, founder of Jeunvie, Essentiel Vie, evBizHub & Auto Immune London! Such a busy lady!!
We chat about the life limiting auto immune condition that she was diagnosed with 18 years ago, at the time being given just 4-6 months to live. Asal has a background in medicine, having studied pharmaceuticals and immediately began formulating her own skincare as she needed something plant based, natural and most of all kind to her skin.
We talk about her misdiagnosis, being allergic to everything and waiting over a year for proper answers, having gone back and forth for multiple tests. It was finally after going to a private consultant that Asal got her diagnosis, however the shock of being told it was terminal and to do anything she wanted, immediately inspired her to get a Snoopy tattoo!!
Asal is an advocate for harnessing the environment and honing her medical skills to bring skincare products using the natural parts of plant, even once extracting 21 allergens out of her products in her Mother & Baby sister brand Essentiel Vie.
From her tireless work delivering teddy bears and sweets to Ukrainian refugee children, to visiting patients with terminal illnesses, Asal has the most amazing heart and soul. Even setting up her own not for profit charity Auto Immune Support Awareness London, they rely on donations in not money but KINDNESS! Exchanging services and not cash makes this charity completely unique and utterly wonderful 💕
Not only everything she has going on with her own health she is committed to helping other businesses gain coverage and fast track them to success! Founding the evBiz Hub, another venture that is all about sharing her knowledge, contacts and passion for helping people achieve success.
She talks me through writing a book about Distraction Therapy, relying on the techniques to carry her through, undergoing chemotherapy with a bucket in one hand, pen and paper in the other scribbling down skincare formulations!
We covered SO much in this chat I literally could have listened to Asal for hours!
An amazing sense of humour and fantastic outlook on life, Asal is such a special lady, one of those once in a lifetime people whose strength and resilience will inspire you, her positive attitude and glow is amazing to be around!
You can find out more by checking out her ainstahram accounts:
@asal.chevalier @jeunvie @essentiel.vie @evBizHub @autoimmune.london
Thankyou Asal it was an absolute honour!! 💕
Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Jo Birch Jones @goddess_aesthetics1
Join me as I chat to Jo, Advanced Aesthetic Practitioner & CEO of Goodess Aesthetics. She specialises in non surgical face and body contouring from her clinics in Kent.
Jo is full of energy and enthusiasm, talking me through her passion for making women feel great and redesigning their bodies to build their self esteem. We discuss the struggles that we face as women, changes that our bodies go through, hormone levels, weight gain and the impact this has on our mental health.
Jo tells me about the incredible Lipofirm treatment that she offers, the only white papered medical grade machine that does exactly what traditional Liposuction does, yet with no down time, recovery and anesthesia!
Jo is known in her field as the "Fat Shatterer!" using the treatments she provides and the qualifications she has gained to easily explain how it works, using the body's lymphatic system to naturally expel fat after undergoing treatments!
We talk about the science behind the treatment, about our bodies losing collagen, changes in our body shapes and her passion for helping women (and men!) feel body beautiful!
We venture into the impact that social media has on our younger generation of girls, being bombarded with unattainable images of perfection and the damaging portrayal of unrealistic beauty standards.
Jo is incredibly confident in her work, offering treatments that she KNOWS get results! Loving a "nay sayer" and skeptical client she is so confident in her results that she has even given away treatments to prove that Goddess Aesthetics are incredible in the industry!
Often encountering clients that have been given false promises elsewhere, Jo works hard to rectify their work and show them that with the right knowledge and expertise you can become body confident and achieve the body you desire at Goddess!
Starting during a pandemic Jo has overcome significant challenges along the way, yet with her super positive personality and results driven ethos, her clinics are going from strength to strength!
We talk about how we as women always seem to be at the bottom of the pile when it comes to looking after ourselves, as often wearing so many metaphorical hats in our daily lives usually leaves us with no time or energy to make ourselves feel good.
Brimming with excitement Jo tells me about the exciting next steps for her business, further reaching more women to feel incredible about themselves.
An absolute pleasure to chat to such an interesting lady, really lifting the lid and breaking the stigma surrounding beauty aesthetics!
Thankyou Jo, wonderful to chat to you and excited about what the future holds for you!
You can find out more about Jo and her incredible business here:
https://www.goddess-aesthetics.co.uk
Instagram @goddess_aesthetics1
You are not alone ladies, come and join the conversation! ❤️
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Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Andrea McLean!Join me as we go on a journey with Andrea, from studying journalism at University and accidently falling into television! Fiercely independent in her Mum's old Fiesta, she talks me through packing up the car and setting off to London alone, living in a bedsit whilst applying for every journalism job going. Writing travel articles and constantly applying for jobs in the days where there was no internet, it was a paper filled hustle! Fast forward a few years and Andrea tells me about a phone call she received asking her to be a weather presenter (a job she scarcely remembers applying for!) and ending up boarding a plane to Atlanta to train.We chat about the funny stories behind her journey into GMTV, being mistaken for the editors girlfriend and cinching the deal for her stint on the channel following hard graft and determination! Andrea talks passionately about her belief in the universe, always steering her in the right direction, continuing to be herself, show kindness and her natural desire to help others. Talking about her anchor job on Loose Women, she takes me through the realities of juggling motherhood, LONG days and travelling up and down the country at a moment's notice. Andrea is determined, tenacious and has a wonderful outlook. When talking about opportunities, regrets and life choices, she has such an amazing take on life! She's always had, from a young age, a wise head on her shoulders, being able to envisage herself as an older woman and questioning if her future self would regret not taking the opportunity that was presented to her at the time. We chat about her personal struggles, from being bullied at school (yet showing them compassion and understanding, something which at a young age is incredible!), counting therapy, and her being safe in the knowledge that pain is only temporary. Andrea talks me through the difficulties of living life in the public eye, her "open kitchen" invitations, and the vitirol trolling that she regularly endures. Although hurtful to her and often her lived ones too, Andrea proves her compassionate soul by seeing life through the eyes of others, again showing her compassionate heart. We talk openly about her life changing decision to leave Loose Women in 2020, having set up This Girl Is On Fire alongside her presenting role with her husband Nick. With TGIOF starting as an online blog, with educational articles, magazine like format in the early days, Andrea's passion to help other women was ignited further and the decision to leave LW was cemented. Mentally needing to focus all her efforts into this burning passion of hers she knew that she needed to go "all in" with TGIOF to give it the best chance of success. We chat through the realities of the pressure of that decision, with a mortgage to pay for, a team she was responsible for at TGIOF by this point and the whole of Britain watching and waiting to see what happens next. I cannot imagine how that felt and how scary that must of been! But again, Andrea's never faultering optimism about doing what feels right is seeing her through! We discuss the challenges of running a business, the realities of the hard work that comes along with it and Andreas "Blueprint For Failure"!! This Girl Is On Fire is on a mission to empower 100 million women around the world to get the emotional and financial freedom to live the life they love! Born from a place of experience, Andrea tells me how her personal struggles financially and professionally have catapulted her into creating a community of women to achieve that freedom! With masterclasses, mindset coaching, experts, advice, information and SO MUCH MORE, Andrea has created a community of women that are making her so proud! Such an inspirational chat with such a truly inspiring woman, Andrea has such a refreshing outlook on life and a wonderful positivity about her,it was an absolute pleasure
Come and join the conversation with Andrea De Gabriel @andreadegabrielportraits!
She chats to me all about her journey to get her where she is today, how dare intervened and ultimately choose her path for her!
We delve into the passion behind her photography business, from the very beginning, the nerves with her very first client, to her utter joy everytime she works!
Andrea takes me back to 2002, when she was working in an office and the tragic circumstances of losing a colleague, it made her stop and rethink everything. Shocked into the realisation that she wanted to live her life and leave a legacy, Andrea knew she needed to change direction.
Unsure of what her next steps would be she was brought by a twist of fate to a prospectus from her local college! Literally swirling her finger around the page, closing her eyes and allowing herself to be guided, she landed on a photography course! She didn't know anything at all about photography, let alone even own a camera!
Listen as Andrea takes me through the incredible emotions that come along with her work, and being in a profession that she absolutely adores! She gives women that power and confidence within themselves to recognise their true beauty.
This is an integral part of Andrea's "why" and she is a huge advocate for starting the empowerment from an early age, often working with young girls and giving them the tools to believe in themselves!
Andrea is vibrant, full of life and a wonderfully positive soul! That being said she bravely opens up to me about her struggles with anxiety, crippling her to the point where she was unable to leave the house, and travelling was out of the question when she was at her lowest. She is very frank in her explanation, and tells me how specific her struggles were. Encouraged by her husband to seek professional help, it set her on a journey to recovery.
Again in another twist of fate, Andrea explains how a chance encounter with a stranger on a train (that wouldn't stop talking!) even helped her on her journey in a way that she didn't expect!
We chat about her incredible campaigns, such as 50 over 50, and her passion for promoting women in their 50's and beyond! Being an underrepresented age group in the media, Andrea decided it was her mission to change that! Listen as she tells me all about her aims with the campaign!
I absolutely love Andrea's energy and pure zest for life, you cannot help but smile when you are around her! This is evident too in her incredible testimonials on her website, (she even has video testimonials, so unique!!) women that have come to her with zero confidence and left on an absolute high!
If you'd like to find out more about this amazing lady, give her website a visit at
https://www.andreadegabriel.co.uk
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Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Esther from @deroistenaturalbeauty!
Listen as she tells me all about the inspiration behind her brand, her own need for skincare for sensitive skin, and the passion to provide inclusive skincare for all.
With a background in dentistry, training dental nurses, and having been involved in the cosmetic/beauty industry for over 20 years, starting her own skincare line seemed a natural progression for her ❤️
We discuss the importance of having a supportive network around you, the amazing Woman Who Academy and the safe space to learn and grow that Sandra Garlick has created.
In such a short space of time, Esther has achieved SO much and is soaring high! From launching less than a year ago, she has already appeared in John Lewis, showcasing her products under such an iconic British banner!
Esther tells me about her challenges and highlights in her journey so far, the importance of keeping accountable with the accolades she has acquired so far such as The One To Watch at the Woman Who Achieves Awards, honestly her confidence has grown so much!
We talk about remaining authentic to yourself when posting in social media, and the difficulty when we constantly over analyse ourselves!
A mother of 5 children, the juggles of balancing schedules, the key to Esther's success is having some cracking organisational skills! Although a challenge, running her business gives her the flexibility she loves, enabling her to get that work/life balance just right!
Esther's dream is to inspire others, and really help people to not only embrace the skin they're in, but inspiring the younger generation too against all the pressures that they face.
Now feeling like a new woman, Esther tells me the exciting plans for the future of the brand, further showcases planned and her aspirations both personally and professionally for the future.
Esther is a wonderful lady and I cannot wait to see what the future holds for her!
You can find out more here:
https://www.deroistenaturalbeauty.com
LinkedIn: Esther Roche
Instagram: @deroistenaturalbeauty
Thankyou Esther!
inclusiveskincare #inclusivebeauty #yesshecan #womenspodcast #womensupportingwomen #womeninbusiness #beautybusiness #womanwho
Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Julia Champion @championtalent!
We talk through the early days of her career as a radio producer, a chance meeting with Peter Sissons at a barbecue started her on the road to becoming a talent agent!
Moving from agency to agency, gaining valuable experience & contacts along the way, Julia took the plunge on setting up her very own agency Champion Talent in 2010.
Having had extensive experience as a producer previously set her in good stead for her new venture, as she understood the industry from both angles!
Julia talks me through a day in the life of an agent, from the glitz and glamour of attending the the Baftas, NTA's and charity events, through to the frustration of clients not returning her calls!
We chat about the qualities that make a good agent, the importance of being invested in your clients and keeping the agency small enough to deal with each and every person on her books personally, being good with money, having excellent negotiating skills and at times LOTS of patience!!
Julia undertakes PR also for a wealth of clients from TV Presenters, charities, businesses and experts such as GP's and psychologists. Recalling the time when she was doing PR for Gogglebox's Steph & Dom, Julia tells me how everyone from This Morning, Loose Women, Good Morning Britain and pretty much every women's magazine and broadsheet were desperate to work with them!
It's abundantly clear that Julia has such passion for her work, even telling me that she will NEVER retire and be an agent until the day she dies!
Such a beautiful lady inside and out, Julia is a testament to the industry and for me personally has been amazingly supportive and kind, it is clear to see how much she loves her job and loves to help people succeed 💕
Thankyou Julia you are amazing! Such an interesting chat with a fabulous lady, she is proof that Yes SHE Can!!
You can find out more here:
www.championtalent.co.uk
You are not alone ladies, come and join the conversation!
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Come and join the conversation with Jenifer Rosenberg, founder of Heart Cells Foundation charity.
Well, what an incredible chat with an even more incredible lady! Join me as I hear about Jenifer's amazing life, from starting out in the post room at M & S, becoming a fashion buyer, and eventually setting up her very own manufacturing company and ending up SUPPLYING M & S!
We also chat about her amazing charity Heart Cells Foundation, which was founded by her late husband Ian, after he suffered heart failure in 2003. Jenifer talks me through the weeks that followed, having been not given a good prognosis and explaining exactly what heart failure is, and the science behind the words.
A chance meeting with a cardiologist led Jenifer and Ian to discover a pioneering treatment that was taking place in Germany, and as she explains her husband was a "do it now" kind of gentleman, they jumped at the chance and travelled for the treatment, arriving in Germany shortly afterwards.
Jenifer talks me through the amazing stem cell treatment, explaining exactly what happens and the incredible way that our very own stem cells are used to repair ourselves! Not having the issues of rejection like organ donation makes the treatment so successful. She calls them "magic cells" which is so wonderful and true!
The success of the treatment gave Jenifer 3 more years with her beloved husband, something which they had been previously told was almost impossible. Having experienced the results first hand, Ian decided that they must launch a charity and enable more and more people's lives to be saved and give their families the gift of time with their loved ones.
Heart Cells Foundation was born and has raised the money to successfully treat many patients at St Bart's hospital, and have finished two stages of clinical trials, with only Phase 3 remaining until stem cell treatment can be rolled out across the NHS and be accessible for all.
Absolutely LOVED chatting to this phenomenal lady, such an interesting life, such an interesting lady and such a wonderful charity, and so so SO important.
Check out Heart Cells Foundation website at
https://www.heartcellsfoundation.com
Have a look at some of their patients, honestly its unbelievable to see how many lives that the charity have changed, not only the patients but their families too.
Thankyou so much Jenifer, amazing to talk to you 💕
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Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Katy from @kovasupport!
Katy talks me through the beginnings of her journey into becoming a business owner. Coming from a career in hospitality, Katy's job was impacted as a result of Covid. Uncertain about the future she ended up using her skills to help businesses in a VA capacity and ended up thriving in the process!
Katy and I chat about the scary time transitioning from employment to working for yourself, the importance of that solid support network and the community feel of being surrounded by other women in business.
We talk about her nerves at her first wedding event, calming down the bride and trying to calm her own nerves! She tells me that she co-ordinated her OWN wedding too!
Listen as Katy tells me about what's next for Kova Support, the new structure change of the business and her passion for events!
If you're in need of support for your business or some help with planning your next event, get in touch with Katy!
You can find out more here:
https://www.kovasupport.com
Instagram: @kovasupport
You are NOT alone ladies, come and join the conversation! ♥️
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Come and join the conversation as I chat to the gorgeous Lucy Kane!
From growing up in a showbiz family, Lucy is incredibly grounded and such a kind soul! Her early memories of singing ALL the time, even subconsciously humming during conversations with friends, music has always been in her heart.
Even at the tender age of 6 Lucy was featured on the soundtrack for the film Charlotte's Web, following which she was offered a recording contract, she tells me about the difficult decision she faced and weighing up not being able to have a normal childhood if she was to pursue that avenue at that time.
We chat about her amazing journey on ITV's The Voice, some behind the scenes gossip and the fear that she felt stood there waiting for those chairs to turn! Lucy cites it as one of the most terrifying moments ever!
She talks me through the exciting turn of events following the show, opportunities that opened up to her and the unlocking of her true passion which is songwriting! This allowing her creativity to flow, not being pigeon holed, especially as she has such a varied taste in music genres, having grown up with so many incredible musical influences. Not only that but writing a song with her brother Jack and collaborating, what a talented family!
We discuss insecurities, the way we feel about ourselves as women, the pressure on young girls today with the influx of social media, and take a trip down memory lane back to the days of crimps and cat's cradle!
Lucy tells me about the return of panto and the joy of having a live audience after the pandemic, and the special bonds that are formed when you're in the "bubble" of constant rehearsing and performing.
It's clear to see that Lucy's heart and soul lies in songwriting, her face lighting up when talking about her recent publishing deal, working on creating songs for other artists, it is her true path!
So many exciting things on the horizon for this lovely lady, she is just wonderful and I cannot wait to see what's next for her! Thankyou Lucy it was an utter joy to chat to you!
You can follow Lucy on Instagram here: @lucy_kane
You are NOT alone ladies, come and join the conversation! 💕
Come and join the conversation with Maria from The Micro Loan Foundation!
Join me for this International Women's Day special episode dedicated to this amazing charity that helps women across the world!
Maria tells me all about the mission that MLF is on, giving women in Malawi, Zimbabwe & Zambia the chance to become financially independent and change the lives of future generations!
By providing financial support in the form of small loans, coupled with unparalleled group training and business support, MLF is helping to facilitate the economic growth of some of the poorest parts of the world, enabling women to set up their own businesses.
Maria talks passionately about her work, her dedication is unbelievable! She talks fondly about Mrs Mkonde, an inspirational lady who has been helped by the charity, a lady who was at one point unable to provide sufficient nutritious meals and schooling for her children. However with the business training, small loan of just £22, and support of Micro Loan Foundation, she has transformed her life, that of her children and incredibly that of her entire community!! Growing her business, Mrs Mkonde now employs multiple staff and is making a huge change in her community!!
We talk about the amazing ways that MLF are supporting the ladies in sub Saharan Africa by being fully inclusive and building supportive groups, delivering their training by song, dance and roleplay, whereby enabling even women who cannot read and write the opportunity to learn and grow their business! They promote a strong peer support model where the women are able to make friends and support one another on their business journey.
We chat about the campaign #WhenWomenLead, that MLF are running as part of International Women's Day 2022, her drive to help keep transforming the lives of women and in turn entire communities! The campaign is showcasing incredible business women from around the world and bringing them together to raise awareness.v
Maria chats to me about the many different ways we can get involved by donating, undertaking extreme challenges (white water rafting/running/cycling/climbing) sharing MLF's posts, even just £5 can help transform the lives of these women!
Here at the Yes SHE Can Project it is all about amplifying women's voices, giving them a platform to be heard, sharing their inspiring stories and celebrating their success, which is why when asked to come on board with the campaign that mirrors those values so much I jumped at the chance! Would absolutely LOVE for you all to get involved too!
To find out more, donate, share, sign up for an event, head on over to
https://www.microloanfoundation.org.uk
You are NOT alone ladies, come and join the conversation!!!
Come and join the conversation with Esther Stanhope AKA The Impact Guru!
A lady with bucketloads of energy, positivity and fun in abundance, Esther chats to me about her passion for helping people conquer their fear of public speaking!
After a 28 year career as a live producer at the BBC, Esther was used to being behind the camera and sprinkling her magic helping people feel more confident in front of the camera! Leading to her gaining The Impact Guru moniker, after successfully transforming clients from having no personality to coming ALIVE when they talk!
Esther talks to me about her passion for making people discover what's amazing about them, her new membership the "80% perfect club" which is launching in March! Giving people the motivational "ooomph" and "Esther in Their Inbox" weekly, to remind them to take steps to get in front of people and MAKE THEM REMEMBER YOU!
We chat teatowels, slogans, mouldy bathsalts and heart attacks! Esther loves a slogan and tells me about her Confidence Booster Jabs, Flexing Your Confidence Muscles, OOOOMPH, and everything in between!
Not only that, Esther tells me all about her book "Goodbye Glossophobia: Banish Your Fear Of Public Speaking", filled with amazing stories from her clients that she's helped transform, tips, tricks and FABULOUS techniques that YOU can use! As a special treat to the listeners of the Yes SHE Can Project, she offers her audio book to you gorgeous lot for FREE!
You cannot help but smile when you're in Esther's company, her passion, enthusiasm and utter love for what she does just shines through! 💕
You can find out more about Esther here: https://www.estherstanhope.com
You are NOT alone ladies, come and join the conversation! 💕
Come and join the conversation with Aliza Reger, owner of the luxurious Janet Reger brand!
Aliza talks me through her mother's journey into business, and the pioneering movement she was instrumental in creating in the late 60's / early 70's bringing luxury lingerie as a form of self gifting!
We chat about her life growing up, being part of the business, accompanying her parents to meetings. Her early involvement in the business doing mail outs, she describes vivid memories of being cross legged on the office floor stuffing envelopes! Growing older, the family business seemed to be a natural progression for her, having been involved from a young age and wanting to continue her mother's brand.
Aliza talks fondly of the high profile clients that she was lucky enough to meet, such as Pierce Brosnan, Mick Jagger and one of her idols, the legend that is Cher! Unfortunately Aliza was diplomatic when I asked her if there was any gossip on clients that weren't the nicest! (much to my disappointment!!)
Aliza takes me on a journey of the challenges she's faced as a woman in business, and when asked about the difficult times she's faced, her answer was just wonderful. Her graceful response citing the experiences and trauma that we face throughout our lives is merely opportunities to grow, learn, and gain tools to navigate further turmoil, more importantly retaining the positive notion that we WILL get through things.
There's exciting times ahead for the Janet Reger brand, a brand new line of home fragrance launching in March, new bed linen, homeware range available at Next and a brand new lingerie line launching later in the year too!
A really interesting conversation with a really interesting lady!
Thankyou Aliza!
You are NOT alone ladies, come and join the conversation!
https://janetreger.com
Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Bambi Dhami, all the way from sunny Spain! ☀️
Listen as she talks me through the life events that made her up sticks and move to Tenerife, her events company at the time making it easier for her to make the move as she could work from anywhere in the world.
Passionate about dancing and having met her best friend as a dancer years before, she talks me through the adjustment of living in a new country, although tricky to begin with Bambi credits her best friend and her dogs for getting her through the dark times 💕
Bambi is currently appearing in Channel 5's Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun alongside her BFF Johnny, who are neighbours, on screen it's clear what a wonderful bond they share.
We chat about the importance of friendship, community and having those special people around you that lift you up and support you.
Bambi also tells me some EXCLUSIVE behind the scenes gossip about the soon to air episodes of the series, and we delve into her passion for rescuing dogs and helping in her community over in Spain.
We chat about the relaxed lifestyle, the glorious sunshine and the impact that Covid had in that part of the world.
Bambi tells me that lockdown was in fact a blessing in disguise for her, allowing her time to pause, having been constantly working throughout her life with little breaks, she explored her passion for cooking, brushed up on her Spanish and really relished in the restrictions.
We also have a hilarious Harry Potter themed quiz towards the end of the episode (apologies in advance to any die hard HP fans, my pronunciation was shocking and some of the words were incorrect! 😂) I'm DEFINITELY a Muggle!
Such a fun chat with such an interesting, fun loving, positive lady, thankyou Bambi, it was an utter JOY!
You are NOT alone ladies, come and join the conversation! 💕
https://www.caravansinthesun.com
Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Sandra Garlick, founder of @womanwhouk
This lady is such an inspiration! From leaving school with no further education, life circumstances making her face life as a single parent, wanting to better the lives of her children, she studied hard and obtained a law degree!
With determination and grit Sandra set up her very own law firm! She talks me through the journey and the freak accident that forced her to stop and re-evaluate everything.
The birth of Woman Who followed and has gone from strength to strength. Sandra is passionate about supporting, championing and giving women in business a voice!
Sandra tells me how the lessons she has learnt along the way have enabled her to grow personally, we chat about recognising the importance of stepping back, having goals, not just setting the goals , but taking steps to achieve them!
From being a shy young schoolgirl, Sandra explains where her inspiration comes from, her childhood belief that she could be anything she wanted to be and how now reflecting on your achievements is an integral part of her personal growth and the goal setting process.
We chat about the amazing Woman Who Academy, the awards, and the importance of having people around you that lift you up and support you to achieve your goals!
An inspirational chat with an inspirational lady!
You are NOT alone ladies, come and join the conversation! 💕
You can find out more about the incredible Woman Who here: https://www.womanwho.co.uk
Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Elif Kose @elifkoseofficial @elifkosefashionhouse
This lovely lady chats to me about her business, early days of the brand and her passion for making women feel good, not only with her clothing but with her coaching!
She takes me through her story of arriving in the UK, having no English whatsoever, to today being the founder of her very own global fashion brand!
With entrepreneurial blood and watching her parents working hard in their own businesses she's always had a firm grasp on the dedication to succeed. Coming to the UK and working as an Au Pair, Elif watched English films with the subtitles on over and over again to pick up the language!
She talks fondly of the people who have shown her kindness in the early days of her business, the small acts of kindness that she was shown, holding dear in her heart to this very day.
Not only does she run a successful fashion brand she is passionate about making women feel good with her coaching for women in business. She is determined to give women the tools to empower women, and enabling them to not only feel great, but know that they can achieve beyond their wildest dreams! She shares her knowledge with others about her business journey and the lessons she's learned along the way.
The underpin of Elif's ventures and goals is seeing others succeed. There is a real sense of "tribe" that she is building, she's a great believer in the real power of support and community.
She launched a platform called "Confidence Leads To Success" with a series of insightful interviews with women in business to share their stories. Loving shining a spotlight on women she believes that giving others inspiration is a fundamental key to success
To go from her humble beginnings, learning a new language, empowering other women in business and now to have built a worldwide fashion brand is just INCREDIBLE!
Her positivity personality, enthusiasm and passion for every single aspect of her work is infectious! I envisage working with Elif is like having a best friend in your pocket!
Such a interesting lady, her positivity and her desire to bring joy to others just shines through!
Thankyou Elif it was so wonderful to talk to you!
You can find out more about Elif here:
www.elifkose.co.uk
Or on Instagram
@elifkoseofficial
@elifkosefashionhouse
You are NOT alone ladies, come and join the conversation! 💕💕
Come and join the conversation with the inspirational lady that is Rachel Watkyn, founder of @tinyboxcompany!
Join me as we chat about the inspiration behind Tiny Box Company, from the beginnings of the business, a chance meeting in a shop with a Radio DJ, culminating in a surprise appearance on Dragons Den!
Rachel tells me about behind the scenes of filming the show, in her words her "giant frizball" hair, you will NOT believe what happened and what she had to endure to secure funding!
We talk about her traumatic childhood, the health issues she's faced, fires, floods and devastating cancer diagnosis, and at one point having to run the business from her bed unable to physically get out.
Rachel is so open and honest about the challenges she's faced, but what's different about her is that there's no sense of self pity, instead she makes jokes! In all seriousness she is a powerhouse of a woman, having to take on caring responsibilities at the end of her parents' lives, her own ill health, and clawed her way back from the darkest times in her life.
We discuss the impact of COVID-19, supporting small businesses, mentoring, changing the lives of her staff, at one point the prospect of everything she'd worked to hard to build.
Rachel is an amazing woman, and I have no idea where she gets her strength and resilience from! If you're looking for inspiration from a lady who has TRULY experienced a rollercoaster ride in her life, yet still come out the other side with a smile on her face and a wonderful sense of humour, then give this episode a listen!
You are NOT alone ladies, come and join the conversation!
You can find out more about Rachel on Tiny Box Company at
https://www.tinyboxcompany.com
Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Hayley Sparkes!
From presenting work, modelling, charity work, beauty segments on This Morning to travelling the world, brand ambassador for fashion labels, Hayley is living the dream! ⭐🤩
We chat about her childhood passion for performing, from recreating reading the weather to fitness videos, and the steps she took to do exactly what she was born to do!
We talk about the pressures of the industry and the need to look a certain way, but also the impact that a bit of self care when it comes to beauty can have on your mental health.
It's not always been easy for Hayley, she's had many traumas along the way, having to navigate her way through health issues and surgery when she was younger, to personal heartbreak in her adult life, she has a wonderfully uplifting perspective on things!
Fast forward to the start of lockdown in 2020, Hayley wanted to take charge of her life and starting pouring over science books, podcasts and learnt all about manifestation and the incredible results it can produce!
She tells me about her AMAZING vision board and you wait till your hear about how it has worked for her!!!
What a wonderful lady, with a wonderful outlook on life, if you're looking for some positivity, head on over and find out more about Hayley at
www.hayleysparkes.co.uk
Or follow her on Instagram
@hayleymsparkes
You are NOT alone ladies, come and join the conversation!! ❤️
Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Faye Barker!
Listen as we chat about the beginnings of her career, from watching Blue Peter as a youngster and wanting to be just like the fun presenters, then becoming a runner, earning her stripes and being given her first live broadcast!
Faye is grounded, humble and passionate about the culture at ITV. Viewer focused, she tells me about their desire to report the news in a clear and concise way, and leaving their viewers with positivity, in the section "And Finally", showcasing wonderful, heartwarming stories from around the country.
We chat about the pressures of having a career and raising a young family, and the ever changing juggle to get that balance just right. Faye tells me how much she loves her job, it's in her heart and she's been in the broadcasting industry since the 90's.
A woman of many talents, she chats so casually about being in films, and TV dramas!! A passion for singing since her teens, Faye was lucky enough to be a part of charity singles, raising money for some fabulous causes.
When talking about the future, Faye's ultimate goal is to don those sequins for a stint on Strictly! Taking dance classes in her spare time which she loves, I hope we get to see her on that famous dancefloor VERY SOON!!
An absolutely wonderful lady, and an absolute pleasure to chat to her. Thankyou Faye!
You are NOT alone ladies, come and join the conversation! 💕
Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Olga AKA Big Fat Greek Mother!
Her highly acclaimed comedy show El Greco of Hornsey, (which has been at the Edinburgh Fringe!!!) based on her childhood growing up in her Mum's hair salon, we chat about the incredible characters that she encountered and have based her show on! (some loosely, some fairly accurately!) With huge characters like Androulla (a fave of mine!) with her fake tan and being an "Influenzar" she has you in stitches! Her comedy is on point, coming from a place of love and adoration for the find memories she cherishes from her childhood.
Olga is a lady who is honest and upfront, telling it exactly as it is, no sugar coating and speaks from her heart. She opens up about the difficult times she has faced, and the strength she summoned at her darkest times.
We chat about the negativities surrounding social media, the real need for a balance, the importance of stepping back and having balance, in order to protect your own mental health.
Olga tells me about being an advocate for Kidscape, and Social Media Kindness Day, having experienced online trolling herself and understanding the impact that this has on us as people but also the negativities for the next generation 💕
Olga describes herself as the "most unconfident, confident person" and is raw and inspiring when talking honestly about her dreams for the future, and I for one 100% will be her first viewer when her sketch show is commissioned for TV!!
An amazing lady, with an amazing story, INSANELY talented, relatable and honest, a perfect combination for a superstar if you ask me!
Thankyou Olga, it was an utter joy to talk to you, you are an amazing woman and I cannot wait to see where your journey takes you next! 💕
Find Olga on Instagram @big_fat_greekmother where you can find out how to book tickets to see her show LIVE!
Find Kidscape on Instagram here @kidscape
And Social Media Kindness Day @socialmediakindnessday
You are NOT alone ladies, come and join the conversation! 💕
Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Kylie Dixon! 🍄
Building her brand around mushrooms she tells me about the inspiration that kicked off her creative career!
To go from 18 years in a corporate job, thrust into the world of self employment, Kylie has grown her businesses using the power of social media.
Determined to pass on the knowledge she's learnt along the way, Kylie founded The Northern Lass Lounge, a safe space for women to feel supported, ask questions and grow their brands. Started in the North East to provide support for local women, the Lounge has grown to incorporate women from all over the country! Now with face to face events being reintroduced, it's a nationwide support group!
We chat about her journey into becoming a children's author, helping kids rediscover the joy of reading, and the magical world of the amazing characters in her stories! 🍄 Founded during lockdown as a way of uniting families through the power of creativity, Kylie promotes mindfulness with colouring challenges that are suitable for all ages!
She has a passion for helping other women succeed and building a community, Kylie is a woman of MANY talents!
Brimming with positivity and energy, it was so fabulous to chat to her and hear her ambitions for the future ❤️
To find out more about Kylie follow her on Instagram @kylie_dixon_author, head over to the Northern Lass Lounge on Facebook or visit the website https://www.northernlasslounge.co.uk Visit The Magical World of Mushroom Marvellous at https://www.magicalworldofmushroommarvellous.com
Thankyou Kylie you are a legend! ❤️❤️
You are NOT alone ladies, come and join the conversation! x
Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous and talented Debbie Arnold!
Debbie has had an EPIC career spanning over 35 years!! She's appeared in every UK soap and has had a varied career over the years from 🎁 Ng, acting, voice overs and MORE!
She talks me through her latest projects The WonderBirds Show and The Beauty Angels with her fellow Cosmetic Detective, Linda Lusardi.
Join me as I find out what it's like being on a show that has had over 8 million views, and was started in lockdown! With some amazing guests such as Richard Arnold, Suzi Quatro, Gok Wan, Paul O Grady and many more, it's a must watch if you're looking for fun, laughter and positivity!
With a passion for beauty and helping other women discover their most wonderful selves, she tells me her top tips and takeaways so far!
Debbie tells me all about her stand out moments over the years and her hopes for the future.
Debbie's energy is positive, vibrant and fun and she has a heart of gold ❤️
Fantastic episode, with an utterly fantastic lady, thankyou Debbie it was a pleasure! ❤️
Find out more about the Wonder Birds on Instagram @wonderbirdsshow and The Beauty Angels @the.beautyangels
Keep your eyes peeled as we have some exciting collaborations coming soon!
You are NOT alone ladies, come and join the conversation ❤️
Come and join the conversation with the lovely Sharon from Women's Business Networking! Sharon tells me about how she set up her business after seeing a real need for a networking group with a difference. Painfully shy and nervous in new situations when it came to networking, she wanted to set up a group that felt inclusive from the start. Passionate about helping women in business make the right connections and receive the best support from the beginning, Sharon decided to launch her own group, providing a safe, non judgemental space for female founded businesses to excel! During the pandemic, seeing a need to keep women connected she launched a global platform, enabling women from ALL over the world to stay in touch, delivering Zoom networking with ease even during that time. Sharon tells me how amazing it is to be able to go from meeting to meeting speaking to women on a global scale that she would have previously not had the opportunity to do so! Join me as we talk about the experts she brings to her group, the wealth of information that is shared and her hopes and dreams for the future. Pushing yourself outside your comfort zone and stopping those self limiting beliefs is key to the underpin of Women's Business Networking! You are NOT alone ladies, come and join the conversation! Find out more about Sharon and WBN on Instagram @womensbusinessnetworking or via the website at www.womensbusinessnetworking.co.uk 💕
Come and join the conversation with Nicole @thebuyeramdretailcoach
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a buyer for Primark or George at Asda? Well listen in as Nicole tells me all about it! From wedged trainers to being at the helm of Primark Beauty, she has a wealth of experience.
Deciding to start her own business and the drive to ditch the 9 to 5, Nicole founded The Buyer And Retail Coach to offer a wealth of experience, a wealth of knowledge and a pure passion for helping brands succeed!
She tells me that she's collaborating with industry experts to bring you a multi dimensional view of your business, starting from the bottom up, with mindset & confidence coaching, business coaching, PR coaching, and more! The Buyer & Retail Coach is a one stop shop for anyone looking to scale their business or even bring a business idea to life, creating great solid foundations!
We chat about what buyers are looking for from initial contact, how you can get their eyes on your brand, honestly her knowledge and advice is invaluable!!!
Listen as we chat about the amazing success stories she has had with brands, the way they have managed to scale quickly when working with Nicole and her plans for the future!
If you have a product business or a business idea, THIS is the episode for you!!!
You can find out more about Nicole through Instagram @thebuyerandretailcoach, on her website at www.thebuyerandretailcoach.com
You are NOT alone ladies, come and join the conversation!!
Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Louisa, founder of All Things Baby London ❤️ We chat about how she coped with the pressures of running a home, raising a family, working as a nurse AND running a business, this lady is a MACHINE!!! She tells me about the inspiration behind the business, the challenges that the last year has brought and how the importance of a strong family unit is key. Talking of the future of the brand, she reveals the exciting plans for a UK tour!! Louisa has such a kind heart, is an inspiration to so many and I cannot wait to see what the future holds for her and All Things Baby London! You can find out more on her website at https://www.allthingsbabylondon.co.uk or on Instagram at @allthingsbaby_london ❤️
Come and join the conversation with Sharon @thelucafoundation ❤️
Sharon bravely shares her story with me, detailing the loss of her son Luca who was born sleeping in June 2012.
She set up The Luca Foundation specialising in repairing Cuddle Cots across hospitals nationwide, providing bereaved parents with the precious extra few days with their babies. Taking no wage from the charity whatsoever, Sharon tells me that her payment is enabling other families to create memories with their babies, something she was unable to have.
Alongside the charity, Sharon is an author, having written a book called "Why Did Grandad Die" explaining bereavement to children, following difficult questions from her eldest son regarding his brothers passing. It explains to children in a clear and succinct way what happens when someone passes away, and explains that emotions are a normal part of the process that they should feel safe to share.
She has also recently released her book entitled "Angel Warrior" packed full of honesty, raw emotion and advice for loved ones following the loss of a child.
Sharon tells me about her clothing brand LK Eco Style, with a passion for sustainability, eco friendly ethos and profits going directly to The Luca Foundation. With a fabulous line of ethical, slogan clothing, you are buying quality whilst also donating to an incredible cause.
She talks me through her accident, her life coming to a standstill once more and being subsequently diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. Sharon had to grieve once again for the life she led before and navigate through this debilitating illness, having such an impact on her family life
Her strength and bravery is commendable, through all of her pain she is now dedicating her life to easing the pain of others ❤️
Sharon is a truly inspiring woman, and talks with such grace, passion and composure. I feel honoured to have listened to her story and I cannot wait to see where her journey takes her.
Please follow @thelucafoundation on Instagram, find out more on the website at https://www.thelucafoundation.org.uk and where you can also buy the children's book "Why Did Grandad Die".
"Angel Warrior" is available at Sharon's clothing brand website LK Eco Style at https://www.lkecostyle.com
Thankyou Sharon, it was a pleasure ❤️
Join me as I chat to the lovely Joyce about her career as a make up artist! She tells me about New York (ooooh exciting!) where her passion began, having her make up done at the beauty counters and discovering the way it changed her confidence! With the ethos of making other women feel great, she has built her business on wanting to pass that feeling on, a staple of her everyday life, bringing joy to others through confidence!
She tells me how she retrained as a mature student, the opening of her very own studio, quickly having to pivot with lockdown, Joyce immediately launched online educational workshops, make up tutorials and online classes!
We chat about the pressures of working for yourself, the responsibility it brings and the inability to switch off!
We talk about the stresses of being a make up artist on someone's big day, being a multi tasker and bridezillas and learning to have thick skin!
She tells me about the amazing connections she has made using social media, and her passions and goals for the future.
And more recently Joyce has appeared on the brand new No7 commercial, how AMAZING is that!
Joyce is an utterly wonderful lady, with a real passion for making women feel good, and giving them the tools to make educated choices about their skincare and also make themselves feel amazing!
She is a champion of other women, and a huge supporter of fellow female entrepreneurs ❤️
With her warm personality, talent and skills she is a winning combination to make EVERYONE feel great!
You can find Joyce via her website at www.joyceconnormakeup.co.uk drop her an email at info@joyceconnormakeup.co.uk or follow her on Instagram @joyceconnormakeup
You are NOT alone ladies, come and join the conversation!!! ❤️
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Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Cecilia! Co founder of Results Wellness Lifestyle- RWL for short!
We chat about the incredible story behind the beginnings of the company, her raw and honest account of her battle with Post Natal Depression following the birth of her son, really moved me. Her honesty and description hit deeply and the bravery she shows in sharing her story to help others feel less alone is amazing ❤️
We chat about finding her joy, travelling the world, her recovery and taking the plunge on her very first studio, meeting Lucy Mecklenburgh and co founding RWL together with a passion to help others. Cecilia recalls the early days of the brand & creating the first online fitness platform in the UK at that time.
We discuss the benefits of exercise, not only from a physical perspective but more importantly from a mental health perspective & the incredible ways you can transform your life starting with only 10 minutes a day!
Cecilia tells me about the journey that RWL has taken so far and their AMAZING goals & plans for the future, to transform as many lives as possible through their exercise platform and being rolled out throughout the NHS, being offered as an alternative form of therapy!
We chat about how our bodies change and our need to protect our bodies now to reap the benefits in the future.
Such an amazing lady, with such an amazing energy and outlook on life, if you're after positivity and motivation, you've DEFINITELY come to the right place!
You can find out more about Results Wellness Lifestyle by downloading the app or visiting the website at www.resultswellnesslifestyle.com or Instagram at @rwl or see Cecilia on Instagram @resultswithcecilia
You are NOT alone ladies, come and join the conversation!
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Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Jo Pickard as we chat about everything from Mexican waves, monkeys and life as a voice over actor and TV Presenter!
Jo's warmth and energy is exactly the same in real life as it is on camera, her role as the presenter with the incredible @omazeuk is one she talks fondly and passionately about. Surrounded by an amazing team and being able to deliver life changing news to people, whilst raising money for charity, she hails as a dream role ❤️
We chat about her own concerts at the tender age of 4, the physical groundwork that she had to undertake in the early days as part of her career that it took to secure jobs.
We talk about her stance on social media, the implications of negativity whilst all the while remaining focused and calm and the power of keeping a positive mindset.
Jo's warmth and positivity is so infectious, just talking to her, you know you are in the presence of a super special lady!
We talk about the importance of friends in adult life, the ability to process loss and come out the other side, and the benefits of not only having good energy but projecting that outwardly.
We chat about how important it is to set boundaries, allow yourself the time and space to breathe and reset, and the power of being able to say no!
She talks me through her goals and aspirations for the future and I for one am so excited to see what the future holds for such a wonderful lady!! ❤️
A lovely lady with a lovely soul, thankyou Jo it was a pleasure!
You can find Jo on Instagram @jopickardvoiceover or on her website at www.joannepickard.co.uk
You are NOT alone ladies, come and join the conversation! ❤️
Come and join the conversation with Naomi from The Skylark Collective! A place to "celebrate together, lift each other up, and open the door to your podcasting potential" !!
Join me as Naomi speaks all about being a vet for over a decade, the 80 hour weeks, switching careers, living abroad, travelling, and the birth of a brand new career born out of a love of podcasting.
We talk all about all things Skylark Collective, from networking, building new relationships, a place to go for advice, mentoring, and the benefits of the community she has lovingly created.
The reality of starting a podcast "from the ground up" with no prior knowledge or training, the benefits of coaching, mentoring other women in podcasting, and not forgetting running an ultra marathon! Where does she get her energy from!!
We chat all about the upcoming International Women's Podcast Awards, her passion for creating a space to celebrate women in podcasting, and her joy at attracting entries from some amazing podcasts all over the world!
She talks fondly of the women that have supported her in her journey, not only with the practical aspects but the mindset side of things too.
Her desire to help others shines through whenever she talks about The Skylark Collective! Passionate about sharing women's incredible stories through her own podcast "Smashing The Ceiling", Naomi's ethos is deep rooted in giving other women a voice and shining a light on them.
She chats to me about the exciting new venture The Skylark Bursary, such a wonderful project, offering young women the chance to be funded and mentored when starting their podcasting journey!
Find out more at www.skylarkcollective.co.uk or on Instagram @theskylarkcollective
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Come and join the conversation as Charlotte tells me all about the reality of working in PR. From the long hours and the dedication it takes, it's not an industry for the faint hearted!
From clients being stuck on the M25, to rain and no umbrellas, stitching dresses before a red carpet walk, there is nothing she hasn't seen!
She tells me about her love for her team, the solidarity they have and how they manage to keep calm under pressure and remain professional at all times.
The core root of her agency is bringing something different to the industry, not only do they work with huge brands, they are just as invested in start ups and independents, seeing small brands become their big brands is amazing and a testament to her work! The joy she feels when she sees her clients successes and her passion for doing good and helping charity is incredible!
With an all female team and loyalty being at the forefront of her ethos, Charlotte explains how this is a winning combination in her business.
Fascinating and insightful, I absolutely LOVED talking to her! ❤️
You can find out more by following Belle PR on Instagram @bellepr_ and visiting the website at www.bellepr.co.uk
Join me as I chat to the gorgeous Zanne as she talks about her career that spans 30 years, being a model, influencer, blogger and recently podcast co host!
Listen as she tells me some behind the scenes snippets of what model life is REALLY like! Trying not to drown, pretending you can ski and underwater photography!
She explains the shift in the industry, previously only for younger women, there is now a created and celebrated space and opportunity for women of all ages.
The juggle of work and motherhood, pressing pause on her career whilst bringing up her children, yet pivoting to seek out opportunities to develop her own business.
Her story is so interesting, spanning across the globe! Growing up in South Africa, jetting off to Milan to start her modelling career at the tender age of 15, Zanne has learnt to be independent, headstrong and professional, maintaining and creating relationships, making her an ideal client to work with.
We discuss one of her new ventures, being a co host on "Fashion Fix Live", an exciting podcast with 3 other powerhouse women! We chat about the sense of community and power when women come together and the strength of supporting one another.
You can follow Zanne on Instagram @allthingszanne, her BRAND NEW website is launching very soon & you can catch her on the upcoming series of Fashion Fix Live with Samantha @styleeditoruk, Lizzi @lovedbylizzi and Janine @ownyourstyleuk
You are NOT alone ladies, come and join the conversation!!!❤️
Join us as we chat with Beth about her company Mama Life London, her passion for making clothes stylish, wearable, durable and practical for mums. She tells me how important it is to her when it comes to choosing fabrics, styles and slogans to reflect the lives of Mums just like her. We delve into the seriousness of us as women being aware of hidden dangers when it comes to walking and running alone, the secret codes that we are brought up being taught, and the amount of pre planning that goes into choosing our routes when being on our own.
She tells me about one of the giant supermarket chains stealing her design and slogan, yet the strong community that she has built that immediately leapt to our defence. Just because a business is smaller than a large chain, doesn't mean it isn't mighty!! 💪🏻
She talks about seeing her clothes on Amanda Holden, the ups and downs of being a female entrepreneur, juggling mumlife and a business, and we discuss the judgement you are faced with when it comes to raising your children.
Exciting plans for Mama Life London, watch this space!
You are NOT alone ladies, come and join the conversation!! ❤️
Follow Beth on Instagram @mamalifelondon
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Join me as I chat to the gorgeous Charlotte about her wonderful business Betty's Barn Interiors! We hear the amazing story behind the name of her brand, her LOVE of home interiors and wacky things, and the pure joy that every order, comment and feedback brings her. We talk about the importance of teaching our children the value of money and how much hard work it takes to earn, the impact that Covid has had on businesses as well as our mental health, and gain an insight into travelling to trade shows to select her key pieces for her website. We discuss the challenges as an independent business when it comes to High Street rents and the reality of the affordability of having a permanent shop frontage. Charlotte's energy, positivity and outlook is infectious, and her quiz skills are on point! Join in with the quiz and don't miss Geri Haliwell in Waitrose! You are NOT alone ladies, come and join the conversation! @bettys_barn_interiors
Come and join the conversation with Jayne from This Girl is On Fire. In this episode, hear Jayne tell us all about her writing career, from meeting everyone from Mariah Carey to the Spice Girls! Not only did she meet the Spice Girls but she very nearly became one! Listen as she tells us all about the different projects she has worked on over the years, her high profile clients and her passion for small business owners and shining a spotlight on female founders. We talk about the pressures of motherhood, childhood dreams and aspirations and where her unbelievable work ethic originates from. What a wonderful soul she is with a burning passion to write in order to help others! We talk about her current role within the incredible This Girl is on Fire team, the ethos behind the company and why she absolutely LOVES her job! Finishing off with a 90’s R n B quiz, you don’t want to miss this! You are NOT alone ladies, come and join the conversation!
Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Holly Matthews. From her early days on Byker Grove, being on Top of The Pops, right through until the present day, she has encountered A LOT in her life! Listen to her tell us all about The Happy Me Project and where her passion lies, helping people feel "More Happy and Less Crappy" she is changing outlooks for women across the UK and beyond. We discuss social media, her experience with online trolling, growing up on TV, motherhood, coping mechanisms, trauma, shining a light for people, and SO MUCH MORE! Such a jam packed episode with such a wonderful lady, you don't want to miss this! You are NOT alone ladies, come and join the conversation! Instagram @yesshecanprojectpodcast
Find Holly here:
Instagram @iamhollymatthews
Join the chat as we talk about Roos work, and getting your mojo back! Her energy is amazing and she tells us all about checking in with yourself, learning to recognise when you need some time off. She takes us back to the beginning of her journey and how losing a loved one set her on her path to doing what she is passionate about. We talk analagies from surfing, magical surfboards, hats and hand grenades! We chat about catastrophisation, managing expectations, overwhelm and MUCH MUCH MORE! You are NOT alone ladies, come and join the conversation! ❤️
Come and join this fun episode as we learn about Sarah's @dartmoorartist inspirational story behind her brand. This lady is a MACHINE! Not just one businesses she works on she has THREE! We discuss the strengths of a close knit family, a how trauma can strengthen that bond and the importance of finding joy everyday. Her passion for female founders shines through, her adoration for her creativity, creating a community and the power of working together as women. And BRAND NEW to the Yes SHE Can Project podcast, let's have fun and join in with the quiz! How many answers did you guess correctly?!? We touch on grief, the heartache of losing loved ones and most important of all finding your strength and joy in the little things. We talk about motherhood, embarrassing our kids and feeling old yet young at heart! Such a fun, heartwarming, inspirational chat. You are NOT alone ladies, come and join the conversation! Xxx
What a packed hour we have in this episode! Starting with childhood trauma, the impact on mental health and how it shapes you as a person, fat shaming, body confidence, journalism, online trolls, avocados (I know how random!) stereotypes, conforming to beauty standards, and SO MUCH MORE!! Follow Samantha on Instagram for more amazing advice, top tips and confidence, and general Queenness @samantha_style_editor 💖 Ladies you are NOT alone, come and join the conversation! #yesSHEcanproject
Join the conversation as we chat to the gorgeous Rezzy about all things presenting! With a career spanning 10 years, she takes us through the highs and lows, starting as a runner making tea to landing her regular slots on shows like Jeremy Vine and The One Show! Listen as she talks about the importance of hard work and long hours, but also how key it is to be lovely to everyone and that is what builds lasting relationships in the industry. There's talk of icons like Taylor Swift, Emma Bunton, Little Mix & The Saturdays, right through to sitting outside the BBC watching the suitcases! She tells us about the negativity she faces being in the public eye and how she deals with it in the most incredible way! She really is a wonderful lady, her energy is contagious and she is such a lovely soul! Come on ladies, and join the conversation! Give her a follow on Instagram @rezzyghadjar