What does it really take to scale a business through franchising and keep the heart in it?

In this episode of Born To Be Brilliant®️, Lucy Shrimpton sits down with fellow franchisor Jolly Jess, founder of Showtime Circus, to explore the human side of franchising. Together they unpack the lessons, challenges, and mindset shifts that come with scaling a brand through people, not just processes.

If you’ve ever wondered whether franchising could be your next stage of growth or how to lead without control, this conversation will change how you think about expansion.

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Success isn’t what it used to be. In this solo episode, Lucy unpacks why traditional models of achievement no longer serve the high performer and how the future of success lies in holistic alignment. Through her Human Optimisation Model™, she reveals the five essential elements that fuel fulfilment, performance, and vitality.

If you’ve ever found yourself “successful on paper” yet quietly unfulfilled inside, this episode will help you reconnect with purpose, peace, and true prosperity; mind, body, and soul.

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When everything falls apart, what do you do?

In this raw and powerful episode of Born To Be Brilliant®️, Lucy Shrimpton sits down with business mindset coach Tara Punter, founder of Thriving Business Women, to talk about what it really takes to come back from rock bottom.

Tara shares how she lost everything; her business, her marriage, and her confidence and made one decision that changed everything: to rise.

This conversation goes deep into what success really means, how to rebuild when you’re at your lowest, and the mindset shifts that turn pain into power.

If you’ve ever hit a wall in life or business and thought, I can’t do this anymore, this episode will remind you that you can and you will.

Tara’s story is proof that success isn’t about never falling, it’s about how you rise.

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Website – The Thriving Business Woman

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You already know what to do, eat better, show up online, be consistent, so why aren’t you doing it?

In this powerful episode of Born To Be Brilliant®️, Lucy Shrimpton unpacks the hidden reason high performers fall short on the very habits they know create success. It’s not laziness. It’s not lack of willpower. It’s something far deeper: your identity and subconscious programming.

Discover why you keep self-sabotaging the habits you say you want, how your nervous system might be keeping you "safe" from growth, and the practical steps to realign your actions with who you truly are.

If you’ve ever thought, "I know what to do, so why don’t I do it?", this one’s for you.

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What if writing a book wasn’t just about sharing your story, but about creating leverage, legacy, and a whole new level of authority?

In this episode of the Born To Be Brilliant® podcast, I’m joined by Karen Williams, The Book Mentor, at Librotas, a leading expert who helps business owners, experts, and thought leaders write and publish authority-building books. Karen, the author of 10 books including Your Book is the Hook and Book Marketing Made Simple, shares how books can elevate your credibility and grow your business. We dive deep into aligning your book with your business, the role of storytelling from a place of authority, and how to avoid the biggest mistakes that stop people from finishing (or even starting) their book.

We also tackle the future of publishing in a world of AI, and why tools like ChatGPT won’t replace your voice, but can amplify your clarity and speed when used well.

If you’ve ever wondered how a book can elevate your brand, deepen your impact, and open doors you didn’t know existed, this conversation will spark new ways of thinking.

Tune in, take notes, and imagine the possibilities your book could unlock.

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Website – Karen Williams - The Book Mentor, Librotas

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Our education system is broken. It was built for an industrial world that no longer exists, yet we’re still putting children through the same outdated model.

In this solo episode, Lucy explores why the current system no longer serves today’s children or the future we’re heading into. From the way classrooms are structured, to what we’re teaching (and not teaching), to how technology, creativity, wellbeing, and identity could reshape learning. This is a thought-provoking look at what education could and should become.

For entrepreneurs, leaders, and parents, this conversation matters. The next generation are tomorrow’s workforce, innovators, and visionaries. How they’re educated will shape not just their futures, but ours too.

Tune in for an honest exploration of the challenges, the opportunities, and the urgent need to reimagine education for a world that none of us can yet fully see.

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There’s a point in every powerhouse woman’s journey when doing more stops working. When the strategy, the hustle, the high-achiever mindset no longer brings fulfilment because success built on self-abandonment starts to crack from the inside out.

In this deep, raw, and truth-filled episode, Lucy is joined by Nicole Rose, a trauma-informed business coach, somatic practitioner, and embodiment mentor for high-performing women. Nicole shares her personal story of being a successful investment banker who looked great on paper but felt completely disconnected from herself. What followed was a full breakdown and the beginning of a return to wholeness.

Together, they explore how nervous system dysregulation, people-pleasing, and perfectionism become survival strategies in women’s lives and businesses, and why real power begins with coming home to your body.

This episode is for the high-capacity woman who:

Whether you’re navigating identity shifts, emotional burnout, or craving deeper authenticity in business, this conversation is a powerful permission slip to stop performing and start becoming.

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Website – nicolerosecoaching.com

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Are You Living Like an Entrepreneur… or Just Running a Business?

We often throw the word “entrepreneur” around like it’s the ultimate badge of honour. But here’s the truth: there’s a big difference between being an entrepreneur, being a business owner, and simply being self-employed. In this episode, I unpack what really sets them apart and why it matters more than most people realise.

We’ll explore the blessing and the curse of entrepreneurship, the blurred boundaries that come with motherhood and business, and the surprising overlap between entrepreneurial wiring and ADHD. You’ll hear honest reflections on what it takes to thrive as an entrepreneur without losing yourself along the way.

By the end, you’ll have a clearer picture of where you sit on this spectrum and, more importantly, how to align your identity and your inner foundations so that your business and your life can truly work together.

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There’s a hidden cost to pushing through. Behind many high-achieving women is a nervous system on the brink, hormonal imbalances dismissed as “just stress,” and success built on self-abandonment.

In this powerful episode, Lucy is joined by Adele Johnston, menopause educator, hormone specialist, and host of The Menopause Coach Podcast. Adele shares her deeply personal story of burnout, hormonal collapse, and what it took to rebuild a life and business from the inside out. Together, they unpack the pressure of perfectionism, the silence around emotional well-being, and the biological cost of always being “the strong one.”

Whether you’re navigating perimenopause, in the thick of entrepreneurship, or simply craving more alignment with your body, this conversation is a must. You’ll walk away reconnected to your feminine rhythms, with a deeper understanding of how hormone health is performance health—not a “women’s issue” to deal with later.

This episode is especially for powerhouse women who:

Want to optimise their health, energy, and success without pushing harder

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Adele's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-menopause-coach/id1623389519

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When you’re wired for ambition, rest can feel like a luxury, something you only earn once the to-do list is done. But what if sleep isn’t a reward but your secret edge?

In this solo episode, Lucy Shrimpton shares why sleep is a non-negotiable part of sustainable success, even if you don’t struggle with it. Drawing from her own approach to bio-optimisation, she unpacks how quality sleep impacts energy, stress, performance, and emotional resilience. This isn’t about fixing broken habits. It’s about fine-tuning what’s already working and reaching for better.

This episode is especially for the high-performing entrepreneur who doesn’t want to wait until burnout hits. If you’re already doing “fine” but you care about nervous system health, cognitive clarity, and showing up at your best, this one’s for you. You’ll learn how to prioritise rest without guilt and treat sleep like the powerhouse performance strategy it truly is.

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