In this solo episode, I’m sharing 10 simple but powerful practices that have genuinely helped me become a happier person. I truly believe happiness is a skill that we can develop and here’s different things I have tried to do that. From writing love letters to my friends to walking in silence, here’s how I’m building happiness as a skill, one habit at a time: 

 In This Episode, I Share

1. Appreciating Your People: The story behind that unforgettable dinner and the letters I write to people I love

2. Daily Gratitude: Magic moments from today, and why reflecting on what I did well is a game-changer

3. Glimmers vs. Triggers: Learning to notice the little moments that spark safety and joy

4. Positive Playlists: How uplifting music is rewiring my mood

5. Silence and Long Walks: Why I’ve been unplugging more and how it’s helping me reconnect

6. Visualisation and Mental Fitness: Exploring different types of visualisation

7. Creative Rest and Trying New Things: The underrated link between joy and novelty

8. Caring for My Environment: Cleaning and decluttering as self-love rituals

9. Energy Audits: How I track what drains or nourishes me and why this has changed everything

10. Romanticising My Mornings: Waking up like something amazing is going to happen, dressing up, and celebrating the small wins

🧠 Resource Mentioned

Explore Maya Raichoora’s Mental Fitness Tools

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7 types of rest 

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In this episode, I sit down with Giulia Sale, TEDx speaker, confidence coach, and founder of The Art of Bragging, to explore confidence from every angle — and why it might just be the most important skill you ever learn.

We talk about:

💭 The limiting beliefs keeping you stuck

🧠 The body language of confidence

🧍‍♀️ How to feel confident in your body

💼 Owning your worth at work

🛑 The importance of setting boundaries

🔄 … and how to actually respect other people’s boundaries too

Confidence isn’t something you’re born with — it’s something you build.And in a world facing a very real confidence gap, especially for women, this conversation is a must-listen.

I hope this episode gives you the tools, reminders, and motivation to stand taller, speak louder, and take up the space you deserve. Let me know your thoughts in the comments — I’d love to hear from you.

Connect with Giulia

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If you’ve ever felt that wave of fear before getting behind the wheel, you’re not alone. In this episode, we dive into driving anxiety—but this isn’t just for drivers. Whether it’s driving, public speaking, launching something new, or any big goal that makes your chest tighten… this one’s for you.

I talk about:

• How to regulate your nervous system when panic kicks in
• How to use visualisation in a way that actually works
• How to make scary things feel fun again
• And how to approach your fears when they’re tied to goals that matter deeply to you

Driving might be the metaphor—but this episode is really about freedom. About moving through fear, rewiring your response, and reclaiming your power.

🎧 Listen now and send it to someone who needs to hear this too.

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In today’s episode, we dive into the world of manifestation with Gara Real — a manifestation coach, content creator, and powerful expander for anyone looking to live in alignment. Gara opens up about how she got into manifestation, what it really means (beyond the buzzwords), and how you can start using it to call in what you truly want.

We explore the deep stuff — like detachment, authenticity, and safety — while also keeping it real with conversations about manifesting money, love, and viral success. Gara shares her journey from feeling stuck to becoming a TikTok sensation, and why manifestation isn’t about forcing or hustling… it’s about coming home to yourself.

✨ In this episode, you’ll hear about:

- What manifestation really is (and what it’s not)

- Gara’s personal story of discovering this work

- How she manifested love, aligned opportunities, and TikTok growth

- The difference between forcing, detachment, and aligned action

- What it means to feel safe being your true and authentic self

- Why ease, joy, and authenticity are the real magnetic forces

- Tips for becoming a match to what you desire

- How to stop overthinking and start embodying your power

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Instagram: @garareal_

TikTok: @realgara

🎧 Editing credits:

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In today’s episode, we dive deep into a powerful story of healing, resilience, and entrepreneurship.

In the first half of the conversation, Tanya shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) — a condition that affects 1 in 10 women worldwide. She opens up about the emotional and physical toll it took on her, from painful periods to hair loss and a wide range of debilitating symptoms.

Through the lens of holistic health, Tanya explains how she completely reversed her PCOS symptoms naturally, using Ayurveda and gut health strategies. She talks candidly about what worked, how she healed her body from the inside out, and the key shifts that helped her reclaim her health — without relying on conventional medications.

But Tanya’s story doesn’t stop at healing. In the second half of the episode, we explore how she turned her pain into her passion. At just 19 years old, during her gap year, Tanya is building a business dedicated to helping other women reduce their period pain, support their gut health, and even reverse their own PCOS symptoms. We also talk about what it’s been like for Tanya stepping into entrepreneurship at such a young age, the tools she’s using to navigate starting a business, and her incredible experience pitching her idea at Google — and winning!

This episode is a must-listen if you’re interested in women’s health, gut health, hormonal healing, entrepreneurship, or simply being inspired by someone using their journey to create real change for others.

✨ In this episode, you’ll hear about:

- Tanya’s full PCOS diagnosis and healing journey

- How Ayurveda and gut health were key to reversing her symptoms naturally

- The impact of PCOS on women and why holistic healing matters

- Tanya’s transition from patient to founder during her gap year

- Practical tools and mindsets for starting a mission-driven business

- Tanya’s experience pitching and winning at Google

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This episode is for anyone who knows they should build a personal brand, but doesn’t know where to start...

Whether you feel shy, pressed for time, or like you’re starting from scratch — this one’s for you.

I’m joined by Arta, a personal brand advisor who helps people show up with clarity, confidence, and consistency online.

Together, we break down everything you need to know to start (or level up) your personal brand — even if you only have an hour a week.

We cover:

✨ How to build a brand when you’re shy, scared, or uncertain

✨ The difference between selfish and selfless content

✨ What platforms to show up on — and how to pick the right ones for you

✨ The power of repurposing (so you’re not constantly creating)

✨ How to get “lucky” with your brand — and why it’s not really luck at all

✨ Practical tips for building visibility without burnoutWe also talk mindset, habits, and small steps you can take today to start building your brand — even if you feel like a total beginner.

🎧 I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Don’t forget to send your questions or thoughts my way — I love hearing from you.

🔗 CONNECT WITH ARTA

https://www.linkedin.com/in/artabaca/

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In today’s episode of Empower Sounds, I’m joined by Flourish with Zara — a Registered Associate Nutritionist — to answer all your questions about how to meet your nutritional goals while juggling a busy lifestyle.

We talk about how to nourish yourself as a student or young professional, even when you’re on a budget or trying to balance a social life. We cover common misconceptions around protein (especially for vegetarians!), how much you actually need, and whether supplements like creatine are worth considering.

We also go deeper than just food — exploring how to build sustainable habits, the mindset side of nutrition, and how to take care of yourself in a way that doesn’t feel restrictive or overwhelming.

Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion around nutrition, eating habits, and eating disorders. Zara also shares that her own past struggles with disordered eating inspired her journey into nutrition. If this is a sensitive topic for you and you may find it distressing, please feel free to skip this episode and check out the many other conversations we have on the podcast.

Zara’s work is all about making wellness more accessible and empowering — and this episode is packed with practical takeaways to help you do just that.

Explore Zara’s work:About: https://flourishwithzara.com/about

Features: https://flourishwithzara.com/features

Zara’s recommended products & nutrition workbook: https://flourishwithzara.kit.com/

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In this episode, I’m joined by Marlene Leiss, co-founder of The Graduate Guide, to talk about what it’s really like navigating entrepreneurship as a woman—especially when it comes to fundraising, leadership, and sales.

We dive into her experience leading in a mixed-gender founding team, shifting her identity into that of a CEO, and learning how to own the room, even when it feels intimidating.

You’ll hear us talk about:

• The fundraising gap women face—and how Marlene is tackling it

• Building systems for sales, follow-ups, and client success

• What a CRM is and why it matters when growing a business

• Navigating co-founder dynamics as a woman in leadership

• Moving through imposter syndrome and building unshakable self-belief

If you’re building a business, pitching investors, or simply trying to back yourself more boldly—this episode is packed with relatable insight and real strategy.

🎧 Tune in and reach out if anything resonates—we love hearing from you!

Connect with Marlene on LinkedIn:

📎 Marlene Leiss

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Starting university can feel like stepping into a whirlwind — new people, new responsibilities, and a lot of pressure to figure it all out. In this solo episode, I’m opening up about everything I wish someone had told me before I started...

What We Talk About in This Episode:

💬 1. Not Everyone Will Like You — and That’s Not the Goal

→ School was cliquey, and I wanted to be liked by everyone. I’d organise calls, brunches, and burn myself out trying to keep up.

→ The truth? You don’t need to be for everyone. Stay open to connection, but don’t take it personally.

💬 2. Make Time for Your Health

→ That uni joke about choosing only two: sleep, social life, or good grades? Let’s stop glorifying burnout.

→ You need fuel, rest, and boundaries. Plan ahead. It’s okay to say no.

💬 3. Ask for Help – You’re Not Supposed to Know Everything

→ Uni is independent and often unclear. Use your resources: book office hours, email your lecturers, ask questions. Support is there for a reason.

💬 4. Prioritise Smarter, Not Harder

→ Ditch the never-ending to-do list. Try the avalanche method to focus your energy on what matters most.

💬 5. FOMO is Inevitable – But Burnout Isn’t Worth It

→ You will always be missing something. Let yourself rest. Quiet time isn’t a waste — it’s how you stay grounded.

💬 6. You Don’t Need to Get It Right Instantly

→ New environment. New responsibilities. It’s okay to mess up. You can’t be clean without getting a little messy. Just learn and keep going.

💬 7. You’re Going to Change — Let Yourself Evolve

→ Changing interests, friendships, even values? That’s normal. You’re growing. You’re allowed to evolve.

💬 8. Try New Things

→ This is your chance to explore. New people, societies, hobbies — take the leap. You might just surprise yourself.

💬 9. Feeling Lost is Completely Normal

→ Everyone’s pretending to have it together — trust me. Use the resources around you. You deserve support. Embrace the uncertainty — clarity will come.

💬 10. Don’t Compare Yourself to Others

→ Everyone’s life branches off differently at this stage. Run your race. Stay in your lane. Your journey is valid.

💡 Whether you’re starting uni, deep in the journey, or reflecting back — this episode is your permission slip to be gentle with yourself.

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Thinking about starting a business? This episode is your blueprint...

I’m joined by Kaitlin Fritz, a Forbes 30 Under 30 founder, startup accelerator coach, and co-founder of Musemio, an award-winning EdTech company. After scaling her own business, she now helps founders build and grow their own ventures—and she’s here to share everything you need to know before you start.

💡 In this episode, we cover:

-  The heart of entrepreneurship: finding a problem worth solving

-  How to navigate networking events and build meaningful connections

- Kaitlin’s personal journey—how she built and scaled her startup

- Balancing university, business, and life as a student entrepreneur

- Breaking barriers in male-dominated industries

- Kaitlin’s top advice for aspiring founders

If you’re thinking about launching a business—or are already on your startup journey—this episode is packed with insights, strategies, and real talk to help you succeed. 🚀

🎧 Tune in now! And share this episode with a friend who needs to hear it.

📲 Connect with Kaitlin Fritz:

🌎 Website: kaitlin-fritz.com

📺 YouTube: Kaitlin’s Playlist

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