*Trigger warning: this podcast episode discusses infertility.*

Your husband quits his job to help you build the next phase of your business only for the panic of the pandemic to hit just a couple of months later.

Your thriving face-to-face career supporting women in their 40s through complex fertility issues needs to pivot…fast…but you’re homeschooling one child while breastfeeding another.

And you’re beginning to wonder how you’re going to pay the bills.

What would you do?

For Naava Carman, necessity was the mother of invention.

She quickly realised she could share her knowledge to build a global online training platform for practitioners keen to support women in their fertility journey.

And as you’ll hear, Naava’s story shows it’s possible to:

➡️ Successfully redefine the roles in marriage to allow for the creation of a business that is joyful for both people.

➡️ Navigate down periods and setbacks and come out stronger… if you allow your entrepreneurial brain the freedom to explore ideas.

➡️ Get help for complex fertility issues, particularly when you're in your 40s

Here’s what to listen out for:

[00:58] The panic of wondering how to pay the bills.

[04:26] Swapping roles in a marriage + when setbacks become comebacks.

[07:24] Navigating the ups and downs of business.

[09:28] Holding yourself accountable.

[11:02] Advancing support for fertility issues.

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Life is rarely a straight line; it’s often more of a doodle full of unexpected twists and squiggles.
 
Just ask Annie Ridout.

Her journey – from being ousted from her job while pregnant to creating a thriving, multi-dimensional career as a journalist, author, poet, and entrepreneur – will feel so relatable.

After vowing never to be at the mercy of someone else's power to pull the rug from under her, Annie has pivoted and diversified to build a career rooted in her passion for writing while embracing the joys and challenges of motherhood.

What’s more, she’s refreshingly honest about the highs and lows she’s experienced along the way. Whether it’s the challenges of creating online courses, navigating the pandemic or homeschooling her neurodivergent child, Annie and I dive into dealing with the pesky ANTS (automatic negative thoughts) that crop up along the way.

Here’s what to listen out for:

[01:42] Designing a career that works around your life.

[05:30] The impact of career interruptions on women.

[08:27] Dealing with perceived failure.

[12:04] Dealing with the logistics of having a child at home.

[15:36] Challenging your perception of a situation.

[20:56] Annie’s core lesson from her experiences.

[23:36] Seeing challenges as opportunities and taking positive action.

[26:28] Cheer up your day with Annie’s poem.

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“In the end, we only regret the chances we didn’t take, the relationships we were afraid to have, and the decisions we waited too long to make.”
– Lewis Carroll

You’d think escaping violence in your home country and arriving in the UK with £300 not knowing anyone a soul would be a pretty high-stakes moment for anyone. But for Sue Harper, it was being in a job and feeling like she should be doing something else that were the highest stakes of all.

It takes courage to leave a well-paid job you know isn’t right for you and pivot to something you’re passionate about… especially in your 50s and particularly if you want to go it alone. But taking that leap of faith has been well worth it according to Sue.

Here’s why you need to tune in 🎧
Hear how Sue has gone from being a school teacher and working for a computer software company to running her own successful picture-framing business and teaching others her passion. Discover practical advice on building a business, embracing change, and overcoming the fear of starting over – even later in life. And learn how Sue’s belief in abundance has shaped her choices.

Here’s what to listen out for:

[04:58] When you need to take a leap of faith.

[06:24] Finding work in your 50s.

[07:36] Doing work you’re meant to do.

[10:20] Take the opportunities that come your way.

[11:52] Living with an abundance mindset.

[17:45] Focusing on a mailing list.

Whether you're contemplating a career change, starting a new business, or simply wondering, ‘What’s next?’ this episode will motivate you to embrace your squiggly career path.

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Would you make decisions based on whether you can say yes to joy, peace, connection and ease? And how different might your life be if you did? 🤔

Prioritising joy, peace, connection and ease is how Bea Marshall moves through her life now. So whether it’s coffee with a pal or giving a keynote speech, each situation or activity is assessed on whether it ticks all four boxes.

Why?

Because Bea spent so much of her life feeling like she was failing and didn’t fit into the conventional norms society expects.

And it wasn’t until she discovered that both she and her kids were neurodivergent that she realised that she moved through the world differently…and that was ok.

Here’s why you need to tune in 🎧
Come and discover why Bea feels like her life now has simplicity because of the approach she’s adopted. Learn why she feels she hasn’t had a career until recently and what she says she’s been doing instead. And hear what it means to discover you’re neurodivergent in midlife and where it can take you when you open your mind to the possibilities ahead.

Here’s what to listen out for:

[00:43] The non-career career.

[05:21] Navigating the end of a marriage and a business.

[07:47] Feeling like a failure.

[09:48] The positive impact of discovering you’re neurodivergent.

[13:38] Being exactly who you’re meant to be.

[14:25] Saying yes to joy, peace, connection and ease.

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A ‘lifequake’. That’s how Helen Kewell describes the moment she collapsed at work after experiencing burnout.

Having been someone who would push through tough situations, someone whose identity was built on doing and achieving, Helen says she felt she was being stripped of her sense of self as her body said no and forced her to just ‘be’.

But after feeling like she was disappearing and being forced to hit the pause button, Helen’s new career in psychotherapy has opened up a new opportunity to explore some of the big topics that crop up when we hit midlife… and to smash the perception that midlife is a hurdle to overcome.

Here’s why you need to tune in 🎧

Hear how Helen tackled burnout, chronic fatigue syndrome and confronting her own mortality, why we need to be conscious of the impact of midlife on our partners and learn why Helen is taking steps now to plan for her next career interruption.

Here’s what to listen out for:

[01:28] The fallout from burnout.

[02:51] When your sense of self is deconstructed overnight.

[04:15] What contemplating mortality meant for Helen.

[07:21] Life transitions in an underserved audience.

[11:14] Men’s perspective on midlife.

[15:10] The motto that Helen lives by.

[16:49] Why Helen is planning another career interruption.

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If you’ve ever seen midlife as a challenge or a hurdle that needs to be overcome, this is the conversation for you.

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Imagine growing up on a council estate in Manchester, attending a school ranked one of the worst in the UK, with parents who fled their home country to build a new life.

From this unlikely starting point, Claire Hoang was encouraged by a teacher to pursue her dream of working in TV, and against the odds, Claire worked her way up to a role as a social media specialist at ITV Studios via the BBC, Dentsu Aegis and Thomas Cook Airlines.

She’s here to share the rollercoaster ride that saw her face redundancies, contracts ending unexpectedly and taking time out for maternity leave. It’s a story of how challenges can become opportunities and how a £40 face cream saved the day.

Tune in to hear:

[00:21] Dive into the twists and turns of Claire’s rollercoaster career journey.

[01:14] Discover how Claire pursued her dream career against the odd

[02:15]  Claire’s top strategies to stay prepared for unexpected redundancy.

[04:52] Why hitting the restart button could be the best career move.

[06:59] Hear the powerful takeaway that Claire carries with her.

[08:20] The motto that keeps Claire driven and inspired every day.

Hit play now and prepare to be inspired! ▶️▶️▶️

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Ever feel like balancing your career, family, and dreams of starting your own business is impossible?  

And after struggling to juggle a corporate job with small kids, Erika Robinson made a bold move – she waved her job goodbye to corporate life and launched her own business. 

But just months after opening Picnic, her children’s play centre, the pandemic hit. 😳

Fast forward, and not only is Erika running a successful and growing business, but she's also back in the corporate world, thriving as the UK general manager of Constant Contact. 🏆 

How does she manage it all? And what lessons has she learned along the way? 

Here’s why you need to tune in 🎧
Be inspired by a woman who is winning at managing it all – a successful side hustle, fulfilling corporate job, marriage and motherhood – and hear Erika’s advice if you’re looking to do the same. Plus, discover the fab free tool Constant Contact has developed that every business owner looking to generate leads needs. 

Here’s what to listen out for:

[02:41] The rollercoaster of starting a business during the pandemic.

[06:07] How launching a business can actually help boost your corporate career.

[08:49] How Constant Contact can take your business to the next level.

[12:52] How Erika generated leads in her own business using Constant Contact.

[16:54] What lessons has Erika learned while balancing it all?

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"Wear the shoes, buy the tickets, do the stuff, make the memories."

This isn't just a catchy mantra for Michelle Betts – it’s the philosophy that has carried her through life’s biggest decisions, including two major career breaks.
 
Following a decade at the same company, Michelle dared to take the leap and start her own social media consultancy.

And after being named ‘The Most Influential Woman on Social Media in the UK’, she’s proof that bold moves can lead to incredible success.

🎧 Why you should tune in
If you’re dreaming of becoming your own boss but can’t seem to find the courage to hit "send" on that resignation letter, Michelle’s story is exactly the inspiration you need. She opens up about the fears she’s faced, how she overcame them, and the unexpected moments – such as a celebrity encounter – that have fueled her journey.

What to listen out for:

Here’s what to listen out for:

[03:01] What’s the greatest fear around taking a career break?

[05:30] Michelle’s social media successes and Zoopla’s Property Power 100 List. 

[08:10] How Michelle started her social media consultancy.

[11:04] What fears and doubts arise when starting a business and how do you overcome them?

[14:26] Hear about a celebrity meet-up and how it inspired Michelle’s novel.

[16:09] Why Michelle called her business By Jove Media.

[17:31] The motto Michelle lives by.

Could social media open the door to a flexible career you’ve been looking for? If you want to strike out on your own, Michelle’s story is for you.

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It’s Q4 of 2024, and we’re in the golden quarter! 💛

It’s when peeps like to flash their cash thanks to events such as Diwali, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Christmas, making it a prime time for both product- and service-based businesses alike.

But because it’s so easy to get stuck in the daily grind working in your business – particularly during peak periods –  this episode is perfectly timed to remind you to work on your business too, especially if you want to look beyond Q4 and make 2025 the year you slay your business goals.

If you haven’t got a clue where to start or the thought of planning for next month, let alone next year, sends you running for the hills, we’ve got your back. 💪🏽
Business strategist Charelle Griffith is here to help you plan like a pro.

Here’s why you need to tune in 🎧
Discover the vital step you’ve got to take if you want your plans to be effective, what KPIs you need to track so you can see what is and isn’t working (and what KPIs are if you’re scratching your head), plus the strategies you can implement to set you up for success in 2025.

Here’s what to listen out for:

[00:59] Why you need an annual plan for your business.

[06:06] What planning software should you use?

[08:21] Are you making offers at the best time for your customers or clients?

[12:33] Are you working out the actual number of days you have available to work?

[16:54] Why you need to capture wins along the way.

[20:37] What KPIs should you be recording?

[30:55] Don’t wait until 1 January 2025 to get started.

🚀 Ready to get set for 2025? Check out Charelle’s blueprint for business success now. Enjoy! ▶️▶️▶️

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Have you ever faced redundancy? It’s one of those moments that can feel like the rug is being pulled out from under you, but it can also open up a whole world of new possibilities!

For Anna Ison, leaving a job she loved after 20 years became a gateway to a whole new, exciting chapter – working as a social media manager from the comfort of home. 💻✨

But what’s life really like as a social media manager? How does Anna juggle clients, craft engaging content, and help businesses thrive?

🎧 Why you need to listen
If you’ve ever considered taking the plunge into life as a social media manager, now’s your chance to get the lowdown! Anna shares her journey, plus insider tips on what it takes to succeed in this flexible, fast-paced career. From mastering video content to AI secrets, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. 🔥

0:00 How Anna’s social media journey began.

3:07 The most common social media challenges businesses face (and how Anna solves them like a pro!).

4:31 What content is working for businesses right now?

6:37 Nervous about going on camera? Hear top tricks to help you shine on video.

8:39 A sneak peek into Anna’s Instagram Business Masterclass.

13:23 Is social media management the career for you? Anna spills the beans.

15:12 Anna and Joy’s thoughts on AI & ChatGPT and how you can leverage them for content magic. 🤖✨

🚀 Ready to revamp your career?

Tune in to get the tools, tips, and motivation to make the leap into social media management. Enjoy! ▶️▶️▶️

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