Courageously Confident with Claire

Episode Title: Confidence, Nutrition, and Embracing Change with Laura Bryan 

In this episode, we sit down with Laura Bryan, Nutritional

We discuss:

    •        Laura’s early struggles with body image, seeking validation through weight loss, and the challenges of adolescence.

    •        Her turning point at university, where she discovered nutrition, fell in love with

    •        The importance of self-image and achievement as pillars of self-esteem in her youth.

    •        Our shared experiences of pregnancy, navigating body changes, and learning self-acceptance.

    •        The confidence challenges of starting a business and staying aligned with personal values in defining success.

    •        Laura’s key moments of growth, including reading The Secret, breaking free from a lack mindset, and how her studies led to a deeper understanding of food’s

Join us for an empowering conversation on confidence, embracing change, and redefining what it means to live successfully on your own terms.

Contact Laura:

INSTAGRAM: @mind_nourishing

Grab a glass of wine or a cuppa this is an episode not to be missed! With many laughs, real life experiences and tips for those navigating modern dating, love and relationships.

Jo Tucker and Heledd Fflur two of my favourite guests, come back to the podcast to share their thoughts, feelings and experiences of dating and love, and how to keep your self-esteem in a healthy place whilst navigating it.

Episode highlights:

- We all share what we think is the biggest issue with modern dating currently

- We share our green flags and red flags when dating

- What is the ick? why do we get it and what is our personal experience of 'getting the ick'

- Each of us share a confidence tip to use in dating and relationships to stay in your power and keeping your self-esteem in check

Contact:

Heledd Fflur: Instagram @heleddfflur

Jo Tucker: Instagram @baldmothertucker

Meet Gemma Jones, a Personal Trainer and Fitness Coach from Bristol and life long friend of mine! On this episode we delve into many topics:

- Female friendships and how we have found more authentic friendships since embarking on a self-development journey

- Confidence themes that have been more difficult, with Gemma sharing her block around posting on social media for her Business and showing up as herself, fears around saying the wrong thing, being judged, and lacking confidence.

- The fear of 'being seen' on social media and how it can feel vulnerable.

- Perceptions of 'coaches'

- Gemma talked about losing her Dad, friend and Grandad in close succession and how that was ungrounding and the worst time of her life. We discussed grief and the impact it can have on your confidence, impacting our sense of self.

- How Gemma's level of empathy has meant she's become a successful PT, providing a safe space for her clients.

- Limiting beliefs we can create around fitness and sport that as women we have been fed growing up about what we can and cannot do.

- Gemma's shares some confidence tips for those on a Confidence journey.

Instagram:

@_gemwellbeing

Sarah is the Founder of Come Network With Me, an award-winning networking experience for passionate and ambitious female founders of impactful online service businesses. She's a proud advocate and cheerleader for women, supporting and empowering small business owners to become trailblazing legendary leaders.

Episode highlights:

- We discuss how passion is an essential element of running a Business

- Sarah shares her confidence story from her childhood where she would people please and pretend to feel exactly the same as her friends, something she changed as she got older.

- We discussed how this was largely a female issue and we hoped that girls could learn to use their voice from a younger age.

- Sarah shared having a wobble in Confidence when running a Business, and we discussed how Imposter Syndrome is common

- Confidence pivotal moments: Sarah becoming a marathon runner after spending a life time feeling like she wasn't a runner. She also touched on leaving a long term relationship and how that brave decision was the spring board to lots of positive change.

Abbie Walker runs a social media account and a successful small business, The Third Wish Shop. Her business aims to bring a touch of magic to people’s homes and families, a mission that brings her immense happiness. As a single mam to three children, Abbie’s life is exciting and a little bit different every day.

Unlocking Calm and Confidence in Parenting with Kecia

In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Robiha Nazir, a London based AI Customer Success Manager, Dental Hygienist, Single Mother, Mental Health Advocate and Domestic Abuse Survivor.

Robiha shares her unique career path, transitioning from traditional dental hygiene to integrating artificial intelligence in dentistry. Her story highlights the challenges and triumphs of a professional woman balancing motherhood and a demanding career.

TRIGGER WARNING: Domestic Abuse is discussed

Key Themes and Highlights:

Contact Robiha: 

To stay updated on her latest insights and work.

TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual assault is discussed

Ella Parlor is a marketing powerhouse whose campaigns have yielded over a billion dollars in sales globally. She is a Founding Partner of EP Consulting, podcaster, speaker, real estate investor, and the author of the best-selling book “High Tolerance.” Ella’s SEFPh Philosophy (Spiritual, Emotional, Financial and, Physical) encourages and empowers leaders to find success across multiple dimensions in life. She dives into the nuances of building success in her Podcast, ‘Eavesdrop with Ella.’

Ella shares her incredible marketing career journey, her book and how a school speech at aged 9, started her love of presenting and speaking and sparked that passion. She also shares a confidence dipping moment from a shocking break up where Ella had to cancel her wedding 70 days before the date. This conversation is raw, vulnerable and super interesting. It's not one to be missed!

TRIGGER WARNING: Miscarriage is discussed