This episode featured a special guest Annette Fuller, we discussed Annette's journey through personal challenges, business success, and healing processes. We explored the impact of trauma on entrepreneurship, the importance of mindset mastery, and the support found in community. The conversation also highlighted Annette's multiple business ventures and her involvement with We Breathe Success.

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In this episode of Spill the Tea, we share :

00:01:09 – 00:21:45 | Annette’s Background and Personal Journey

Annette has lived in Broome since age 21 after being encouraged to leave Perth due to personal issues.She initially worked as a prison activities officer, offering yoga, life skills, and fitness training for inmates, many of whom were incarcerated due to domestic violence-related offenses.Annette endured traumatic experiences, including the suicide of her daughter's father and domestic violence against her daughter.A significant turning point was a severe surfing injury to her leg, which led to depression and the inability to continue in her former job or run her boot camp.Annette transitioned to business ownership by buying a surf shop called Barrels, despite no prior affinity for selling clothes or retail work.She credits her recovery and ongoing resilience to tools like breathwork, yoga, mindset work, and emotional regulation learned through programs such as We Breathe Success.

 

00:21:45 – 00:35:05 | Overcoming Trauma and Mental Health Struggles

Annette discussed how her past traumas, including domestic violence and assaults, challenged her mental health.She highlighted the importance of facing and processing emotional pain rather than suppressing it to avoid depression and anxiety.Using breathwork and participation in supportive communities helped her regulate emotions and maintain accountability.She shared a powerful message of resilience and the ability to redefine one’s limitations, citing her comeback to running and fitness after being told she wouldn’t run again.

 

00:35:05 – 00:46:46 | The Role of Community and Support

Annette praised the We Breathe Success community for its role in providing accountability, support, and learning opportunities.She values the network for lifting her up and giving her the courage to take business and personal steps.Kirsty emphasized that strong community, emotional mastery, and mindset regulation are critical for overcoming life’s challenges.

 

00:46:46 – 00:54:05 | Participation in We Breathe Success Program

Annette explained her decision to join We Breathe Success as a response to reaching a point where she needed support and community to heal and grow her business and life.She values the structure, accountability, and network the program provides, highlighting the benefits of daily commitments and tools like Notion for organization.

 

00:54:05 – 00:56:55 | Advice and Final Reflections

Regular self-reflection: “Look at yourself in the mirror and ask if you are really happy.”Embrace personal accountability and step into supportive communities.Use tools such as breathwork, mindfulness, and emotional regulation to process trauma.Don’t be afraid to say “no” but be open to revisiting opportunities with an open heart.Embrace learning even when it feels uncomfortable or overwhelming.

 

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