Doing It Anyway

In this guest episode of DOING IT ANYWAY, we dive into what it really looks like to go from corporate life to building multiple businesses; without having everything figured out.

If you’re a girl in your 20s feeling stuck in your career, overwhelmed by where to start, or scared to take the risk… this is your permission slip to stop overthinking and start doing.

We talk about the messy middle of starting a business, balancing a 9-5 while growing something on the side, and the reality of hitting a point where you need to choose between time and money.

You’ll hear the honest timeline of building a marketing business from scratch, navigating career pivots, and why “just start” is still the most underrated advice.

We also get into:

- How to start a business while working full time

- The real reason you feel stuck in your career

- Balancing a side hustle without burning out

- Imposter syndrome and backing yourself anyway

- Knowing when to leave your job (and when not to)

- Building multiple income streams in your 20s

- Why everything feels “oversaturated” (and why it doesn’t matter)

- The mindset shift that makes taking risks easier

This episode is for you if you’re ready to stop waiting until you feel “ready” and start building your dream life now.

Because the girls who get there?

They’re not the most confident.

They’re just the ones who started.

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If you already feel behind on your goals this year, this episode is going to change the way you plan your life.

Because the truth is… most people fail their goals not because they’re lazy, but because 12 month goals are too long. Motivation fades, life gets busy, and suddenly the routine you promised yourself in January disappears by March.

In this episode of Doing It Anyway, I’m breaking down the 12 Week Year method; a simple system that helps you stay consistent with your fitness goals, social life, friendships, and work without feeling overwhelmed.

Instead of trying to overhaul your entire life for a whole year, you’ll learn how to treat 12 weeks like its own mini year so you can create urgency, focus, and real momentum.

I’m sharing exactly how to plan your next 12 weeks so you can build routines that actually stick, whether that’s getting consistent in the gym, making time for your friendships, or finally getting on top of work and life.

Inside this episode we talk about:

• Why annual goals fail (and why motivation disappears after January)
• The 12-Week Year framework for building momentum
• How to balance fitness, friendships, social life, and work
• A step-by-step way to plan your next 12 weeks of goals
• Weekly habits that help you stay consistent even when life gets busy
• How to track progress without obsessing over perfection

If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly trying to get your life together but never quite sticking to your routines, this episode will give you a realistic way to stay consistent without sacrificing your social life or burning out.

Because the goal isn’t to be perfect. It’s to keep showing up and doing it anyway.

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What happens when you land your dream job… and then lose it in your 20s?

In this episode of Doing It Anyway, I’m joined by freelance social media and content strategist Lilly Moussa, who shares the real story behind building a career in the social media industry, working with major brands, landing a role at TikTok, and then unexpectedly being made redundant.

We talk about what it actually looks like to build a career in social media, marketing and content creation, from unpaid internships and agency work to freelancing and personal branding.

Lilly opens up about the emotional reality of being made redundant in your 20s, navigating imposter syndrome, and deciding to bet on herself by returning to freelance work and growing her own business.

In this episode we cover:

• What it’s really like working in social media and marketing

• Landing a role at TikTok and working with major brands

• The emotional reality of being made redundant in your 20s

• Freelancing vs working full time in the social media industry

• Why personal branding and LinkedIn helped create new opportunities

• Building a freelance business as a content strategist

• How to avoid burnout while growing your career

• The future of social media, content creation and marketing trends

• Advice for anyone wanting to work in social media or marketing

If you’ve ever felt like you’re behind, unsure about your career, or worried that one setback could derail your future, this episode is your reminder that sometimes the biggest redirections lead to the best opportunities.

Your 20s aren’t about having everything figured out. They’re about trying things, learning fast, and doing it anyway.

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The last few months have been chaotic behind the scenes.

In this episode of Doing It Anyway, I’m sharing a raw life update about a recent health scare, navigating the medical system, and what it actually looks like to stay consistent when life feels messy and uncertain.

After dealing with unexplained headaches, facial changes, scans, doctor appointments and multiple specialist referrals, I found myself in a situation where there were more questions than answers. Blood tests were clear. Brain scans were clear. Yet something still wasn’t adding up.

Instead of letting the stress, uncertainty and frustration completely consume my year, I made a decision that I talk about a lot on this podcast: keep showing up anyway.

In this episode we talk about:

• Navigating a health scare in your 20s•

The frustrating reality of getting medical answers

• How easy it is to let life derail your goals

• The difference between motivation and discipline

• Why consistency matters more than perfect circumstances

• How fitness and movement can support your mental health during stressful seasons

• The mindset that helped me maintain a 20kg weight loss long term

• Why building sustainable habits is the key to lasting confidence and body transformation

So many women believe they need the perfect routine, perfect motivation, or a perfectly calm life before they start working on themselves.

But real life doesn’t work like that.

This episode is your reminder that progress doesn’t come from waiting for the perfect moment. It comes from showing up imperfectly and doing it anyway.

If you’re a woman in your 20s trying to build confidence, improve your health, stay consistent with fitness, or become the best version of yourself, this conversation will resonate deeply.

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Because sometimes the most powerful thing you can do… is do it anyway.

From gym floor grind to building a thriving online coaching empire, Jessie Morgan knows what it takes to grow a business that actually works long term; without sacrificing your life. At 31, she’s living on her own terms, dating openly, saying no to societal pressures, and building a business that supports the lifestyle she wants.

In this episode, Jessie shares her journey from fitness coaching to business mentorship, revealing the strategies, mindset shifts, and habits that allowed her to scale her income, maintain a social life, and even navigate the modern dating world, all while staying true to herself.

We dive into the realities of entrepreneurship: handling self-doubt, making fast business decisions, designing high-touch offers, and creating a structure that allows for freedom, fun, and flexibility. Whether you’re a coach, side-hustler, or aspiring entrepreneur, Jessie’s story is a blueprint for building a business that works for your life, not the other way around.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How to scale your business without burning out or losing your social life

• Managing self doubt and building confidence in your business and decisions

• Designing offers and programs that actually convert

• Balancing business growth with dating and relationships on your own terms

• Why it’s okay to say no to societal timelines and pressures

Tune in for actionable insights, real life stories, and inspiration to build a business and life that’s unapologetically yours.

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This video discusses sensitive topics, including experiences of domestic violence. Viewer discretion is advised. If you are in Australia and would like support, you can contact 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800respect.org.au for confidential information and counselling.

In this special 5 minute episode I take you behind the scenes of my internal thoughts. I am so excited to share some news with you - we've changed the podcast name to Doing It Anyway! I will be diving into the reasons behind this change and what this means for our community and the direction of this podcast.

Expect the same great content you've always loved, with even more focus on helping you live your dream life, with perspectives from guest experts who have 'made it' - from 'doing it anyway'.

This episode is all about keeping you in the loop and getting you excited for what is to come. Thank you for being a part of this journey with me. Let's build your dream life together.

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PCOS fatigue and brain fog can feel incredibly confusing; especially when your blood tests are normal and you’re doing everything “right.”

In this episode, I open up about the exhaustion I’ve been experiencing lately while living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

From feeling fine in the morning to suddenly needing a two hour nap after light activity, I share what PCOS fatigue actually feels like, the brain fog that comes with it, and the patterns I’ve started noticing in my body.

If you’ve ever felt physically heavy, mentally foggy, or completely drained despite eating well, exercising, and looking “healthy” on paper, this episode will help you feel seen and understood.

Inside this conversation, I talk about:

• What PCOS fatigue actually feels like• The difference between normal tiredness and hormonal fatigue• Why you can still experience symptoms even when blood tests look normal• The frustrating reality of doing everything “right” but still feeling exhausted• The brain fog that can come with hormonal and metabolic imbalances• Possible contributors like inflammation, energy regulation, nervous system stress, and blood sugar fluctuations• The small experiments I’m starting to trial to better understand my body

This episode isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about learning to listen to your body, being curious instead of critical, and understanding that fatigue isn’t always about laziness or discipline.

If you’re navigating PCOS symptoms, brain fog, or unexplained fatigue in your 20s, this conversation will remind you that you’re not crazy, you’re not lazy, and your body might simply be asking you to pay attention.

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If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, unmotivated, or completely paralysed by simple tasks… this episode is for you.

In this raw and honest solo episode of Navigating Your 20s, I’m talking about nervous system regulation, burnout, overwhelm, phone addiction, goal paralysis, and why you cannot force clarity from a dysregulated state.

For years, I thought breath work, nervous system resets, sound baths, journaling and all the “woo woo wellness” stuff wasn’t for me. I judged it. I avoided it. Until I realised I was constantly operating in fight-or-flight and calling it “being productive.”

We dive into:
• Why high-achieving women in their 20s feel chronically overwhelmed
• How phone scrolling and unread notifications keep you stuck in stress mode
• The connection between your nervous system and your goals
• Why women’s hormonal cycles matter in productivity and burnout
• How to reset your nervous system in under 5 minutes
• A simple brain dump method to regain clarity and alignment
• Why you must regulate before you hustle

If you’ve been stuck, procrastinating, doom scrolling, or feeling like you “should” be doing more with your life but can’t seem to move; this is your reminder that nothing is wrong with you. You just need to regulate first.

You can’t build your dream body, career, or life from a dysregulated state.

It’s time to breathe, reset, and then… do it anyway.

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If you’ve ever walked into a gym class and felt completely out of place, overwhelmed by fitness trends, or unsure where to start, this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, we’re breaking down the truth about group fitness classes, HIIT workouts, Pilates, and strength training, and why so many women in their 20s feel confused, intimidated, or stuck when trying to build their dream body.From instructors acting as motivators vs. form coaches, to the hidden injury risks in high-intensity classes, we’re unpacking what actually works for sustainable fat loss, muscle tone, and long term confidence.Inside this episode, we dive into:• The real difference between strength training vs HIIT for body recomposition• Why many “beginner” classes aren’t truly beginner friendly• The role of instructors: motivation vs proper form correction• Pilates for flexibility vs strength training for a toned physique• How group classes can leave women feeling insecure or overlooked• Why online coaching and personalised programs can accelerate results• Where to start if you feel overwhelmed by macros, protein, and gym cultureIf you’re a woman in your 20s who wants to lose weight, tone up, and feel confident walking into any gym; without feeling judged or confused, this episode will help you cut through the noise and take back control of your fitness journey.Because becoming your best self isn’t about doing what’s trendy.It’s about doing what actually works for you.Work with me: msha.ke/successwithjessInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsjesshugo/

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If you are high achieving, career driven, and constantly juggling work, social plans, and life admin, but your fitness feels like the first thing to fall apart, this episode is for you.

In this episode of Navigating Your 20s, we are talking about why high performing women often lose their fitness without even noticing and why burnout in fitness is not a failure, but a predictable signal of misalignment.

This conversation is for girls in their 20s who are disciplined, capable, and ambitious, yet feel stuck in cycles of stopping and starting their health routines. Not because they do not care, but because their fitness has not been built to survive real life.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why fitness is usually the first thing to burn out for high achieving women

• How over commitment and perfectionism quietly sabotage consistency

• The role of misinformation and influencer culture in early burnout

• Why copying every program or routine without a system leads to exhaustion

• The mental loops that create friction, including shiny object syndrome and over complication

• Why waiting for the perfect time, plan, or outfit stops action

• The misalignment trap between ambitious lives and unrealistic fitness routines

• How burnout is predictable, preventable, and fixable

• What sustainable fitness actually looks like for busy, high performing women

This episode will help you reframe fitness burnout as information, not failure, and understand why your results have stalled without blaming your discipline or motivation.

If you want to keep your life ambitious and still feel strong, confident, and consistent in your body, this episode will change how you approach fitness in your 20s.

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