What happens when you stop shrinking yourself to fit society’s expectations and finally decide to back yourself?

In this powerful episode, Jennifer Parker shares her journey from the world of performing arts to building a thriving VA business rooted in freedom, confidence, and authenticity. From navigating abusive relationships to rebuilding her life and identity, Jennifer opens up about the mindset shifts that helped her step into her independence and create success on her own terms.

We dive into the realities of entrepreneurship, visibility, and self-belief - especially for women who’ve spent years putting themselves last. Jennifer also shares practical insights into growing a business online, building genuine connections, and using platforms like Go High Level to streamline and scale.

This conversation is honest, inspiring, and full of reminders that you are allowed to want more. More freedom. More confidence. More life.

If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re “too old,” “too late,” or “too much” to start over and build something incredible - this one’s for you

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That gap between knowing and doing is exactly what I support women with inside my programme "Nurture Her Journey"

You can connect with me on Facebook at helen_colquhoun

Email - [email protected]

And in the meantime, if you are wondering why you stay stuck at the same level (and what shifts it) watch here 

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In this episode, Helen Colquhoun is joined by Heidi Setchfield - and this one’s real.

We talk about what it actually looks like to build a business when life isn’t neatly lined up in your favour.

Heidi shares her journey from working in the NHS to starting her own business, all while navigating the reality of supporting her son through a broken education system and managing her own challenges along the way.

This isn’t a “she just went for it and it all worked out” story.

It’s about:

• juggling real life and real responsibility

• pushing forward when things feel stacked against you

• and making decisions that actually move you forward - even when it’s hard

We get into the power of community, why investing in yourself isn’t optional if you want to grow, and the difference between hoping things change and actually doing something about it.

If you’ve ever felt like life is getting in the way of what you want to build - this episode will hit.

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[email protected]

heidisetchfield

Facebook

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That gap between knowing and doing is exactly what I support women with inside my programme "Nurture Her Journey"

You can connect with me on Facebook at helen_colquhoun

Email - [email protected]

And in the meantime, if you are wondering why you stay stuck at the same level (and what shifts it) watch here 

https://igniteandnurture.com/why-you-are-stuck-at-the...

In this episode, Helen Colquhoun is joined by Ria Jackson, founder of Inclusive Minds UK, who shares her journey from military service into the world of neuroinclusion and accessibility.

What stands out straight away is this - inclusion doesn’t start when people walk into a room. It starts long before that.

We talk about what neurodiversity actually looks like in real life, not just as a label, but in how people experience events, environments, and everyday situations - especially when those challenges aren’t visible.

Ria shares openly about her own experiences with mental health, ADHD, and diagnosis - and how understanding yourself can completely change how you move through the world.

This isn’t just a conversation about awareness.

It’s about:

• What inclusion really means in practice

• How small changes can make a big difference

• And why understanding people properly matters more than ticking boxes

If you host events, work with people, or simply want to understand neurodiversity better - this episode will shift how you think about inclusion.

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Connect with today guest - Ria

RiaJackson.com

Facebook

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That gap between knowing and doing is exactly what I support women with inside my programme "Nurture Her Journey"

You can connect with me on Facebook at helen_colquhoun

Email - [email protected]

And in the meantime, if you are wondering why you stay stuck at the same level (and what shifts it) watch here 

https://igniteandnurture.com/why-you-are-stuck-at-the...

In this powerful episode, Helen Colquhoun sits down with menopause coach Nikki Saunders Fearns to unpack a conversation that isn’t happening enough - what really happens to high-performing women in midlife.

Nikki shares her journey from 30 years in corporate leadership to experiencing a sudden loss of confidence, clarity, and control during menopause - despite being at the top of her game.

They dive into how symptoms like brain fog, anxiety, and overwhelm don’t just affect how women feel… they affect how they show up at work, lead teams, and make decisions - often leading women to question their ability or walk away from careers they’ve spent years building.

This episode challenges the narrative that women are “losing their edge” and instead highlights the physiological changes happening and more importantly, what can be done to navigate them without stepping back.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re not quite yourself anymore… especially in your work or leadership - this conversation will make you feel seen, understood, and supported.

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Connect with today guest - Niki Saunders-Fearns at

https://nikisaunderscoaching.com

(1) Facebook

The Midlife Performance scorecard

@sfcatalystcoaching | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree

Instagram

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That gap between knowing and doing is exactly what I support women with inside my programme "Nurture Her Journey"

You can connect with me on Facebook at helen_colquhoun

Email - [email protected]

And in the meantime, if you are wondering why you stay stuck at the same level (and what shifts it) watch here 

https://igniteandnurture.com/why-you-are-stuck-at-the...

In this deeply honest conversation, Helen Colquhoun speaks with Claire Marie Quant about what it really takes to rebuild your life - and your identity - after everything changes.

From a career in journalism and PR to empowering women through authentic communication, Claire shares how personal tragedy forced her to confront who she was, what mattered, and how she wanted to show up in the world.

They explore the power of storytelling, the importance of finding your voice, and why so many women lose themselves trying to meet expectations that were never truly theirs.

This episode goes beyond business and into the reality of grief, resilience, and starting again -not as who you were, but as who you’re becoming.

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve lost your way, your confidence, or your sense of self… this conversation will remind you that your voice is still there - it just needs to be reclaimed.

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Connect with today guest - Claire Marie Quant at

sparklyclairequant

(1) Facebook

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That gap between knowing and doing is exactly what I support women with inside my programme "Nurture Her Journey"

You can connect with me on Facebook at helen_colquhoun

Email - [email protected]

And in the meantime, if you are wondering why you stay stuck at the same level (and what shifts it) watch here 

https://igniteandnurture.com/why-you-are-stuck-at-the...

In this eye-opening conversation, Helen Colquhoun sits down with Caroline Bauch to explore why so many people are living with chronic pain… and why most solutions only scratch the surface.

With a background in science and her own personal experience of long-term injury, Caroline shares how she moved into holistic health and discovered VitaMetric - a powerful approach that looks at the body as a whole, rather than treating symptoms in isolation.

They unpack the connection between posture, stress, and chronic pain, and why what’s showing up physically is often the result of deeper, underlying imbalances.

This episode challenges the idea that pain is something you just have to “manage” and instead opens up a different way of thinking about healing, recovery, and long-term wellbeing.

If you’ve been living with discomfort, tension, or recurring pain and feel like nothing has truly fixed it… this conversation will make you think differently.

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Connect with today guest - Caroline Bauch at

Website: www.relaxbeyond.co.uk

Free 5 min check: https://www.relaxbeyond.co.uk/free-resources

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/relax_beyond?igsh=dHE0cmhvZTdzMDNx&utm_source=qr

FB: https://www.facebook.com/share/193q7JWAJu/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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That gap between knowing and doing is exactly what I support women with inside my programme "Nurture Her Journey"

You can connect with me on Facebook at helen_colquhoun

Email - [email protected]

And in the meantime, if you are wondering why you stay stuck at the same level (and what shifts it) watch here 

https://igniteandnurture.com/why-you-are-stuck-at-the...

In this powerful conversation, Helen Colquhoun sits down with positive psychology coach Nicola Smithson to explore what really sits beneath women’s ambition, burnout, and growth.

Nicola shares her journey from a small village upbringing through recruitment and network marketing, into building a coaching business rooted in mindset, self-worth, and resilience. But this isn’t just about business success, it’s about what women are carrying behind the scenes.

They dive into the mental load so many women experience, the pressure of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, and why so many high-achieving women still question themselves despite doing “all the right things.”

This episode shines a light on the patterns that keep women stuck - overthinking, self-doubt, doing it all alone - and why community, support, and honest conversations are essential for real growth.

If you’ve ever felt like you should have it all together… but don’t - this one will hit home.

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Connect with today guest - Nicola Smithson at

https://www.instagram.com/nicolasmithson?igsh=Znk4a2JjdHRkNTM1&utm_source=qr 

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-smithson-wellbeing-coach 

 https://linktr.ee/NicolaSmithsonNoLimitLife

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That gap between knowing and doing is exactly what I support women with inside my programme "Nurture Her Journey"

You can connect with me on Facebook at helen_colquhoun

Email - [email protected]

And in the meantime, if you are wondering why you stay stuck at the same level (and what shifts it) watch here 

https://igniteandnurture.com/why-you-are-stuck-at-the...

Jasmine Quianna’s journey didn’t start in the world of self-love and healing.

It started in science.

As a clinical research scientist, she built a career that looked successful on paper - stable, respected, and secure. But behind the scenes, something wasn’t right.

Burnout crept in.

Disconnection followed.

And her body began to send signals she could no longer ignore.

In this episode, Jasmine shares how societal conditioning, family expectations, and the pressure to follow a “safe” path kept her stuck in a life that no longer felt aligned.

Until she reached a point where she had to make a choice:

continue down the path that looked right…

or start listening to what actually felt right.

What followed was a complete shift.

Jasmine began exploring self-love, not as a buzzword, but as a foundation for everything - her decisions, her healing, and her future.

She opens up about:

• how burnout was the wake-up call she didn’t want, but needed
• the role of the body in signalling misalignment
• how deeply ingrained beliefs shape the life we create
• and why so many women stay stuck in lives that no longer fit

We also dive into energy work and quantum healing and how these tools helped her reconnect with herself, reprogramme her thinking, and begin creating a life that actually felt like hers.

This isn’t about overnight transformation.

It’s about learning to trust yourself again.

Understanding that self-love isn’t optional - it’s the starting point.

And recognising that sometimes, what feels like everything falling apart…

…is actually everything starting to fall into place.

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Connect with today guest - Jasmyn Quianna at

Jasmyn Quianna | LinkedIn

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That gap between knowing and doing is exactly what I support women with inside my programme "Nurture Her Journey"

You can connect with me on Facebook at helen_colquhoun

Email - [email protected]

And in the meantime, if you are wondering why you stay stuck at the same level (and what shifts it) watch here 

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In this episode Sarah's journey is a powerful example of how personal challenges can become the foundation for meaningful success. In this inspiring episode, she shares how she navigated difficult periods in her life and used those experiences to build a brand and visibility coaching business rooted in authenticity and purpose.

Rather than following a traditional path, Sarah leaned into self-awareness, taking the time to understand who she truly is, what she stands for, and how she wants to show up in her work. This clarity became the driving force behind her business, allowing her to connect deeply with her audience and support others in finding their voice.

Through her story, Sarah highlights the importance of embracing your individuality, trusting your journey, and seeking the right support at the right time. She offers honest insights into the realities of building a business, from overcoming self-doubt to stepping into visibility with confidence.

This conversation is a reminder that success is not just about strategy, but about alignment - knowing who you are, what you want, and having the courage to be seen. Whether you are at the beginning of your entrepreneurial journey or looking to grow your impact, Sarah’s story shows what is possible when authenticity, resilience, and the right guidance come together.

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Connect with today guest - Sarah White at

Facebook

Find out more about her programme - The Distinctive Edge here;

https://www.visiblyyou.co.uk/thedistinctiveedge

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That gap between knowing and doing is exactly what I support women with inside my programme "Nurture Her Journey"

You can connect with me on Facebook at helen_colquhoun

Email - [email protected]

And in the meantime, if you are wondering why you stay stuck at the same level (and what shifts it) watch here 

https://igniteandnurture.com/why-you-are-stuck-at-the...

In this episode Louisa Herridge shares her deeply inspiring journey from personal trauma to becoming a successful writing and empowerment coach. After navigating significant challenges in her own life, Louisa discovered the transformative power of storytelling - not only as a way to process her experiences, but also as a path to healing, growth, and purpose.

Through courage, self-reflection, and a determination to reclaim her voice, Louisa turned her adversity into a powerful narrative that resonated with others. What began as a personal journey of expression gradually evolved into a thriving business, where she now supports individuals to explore their own stories and use them as a catalyst for change.

Today, Louisa works with aspiring writers, entrepreneurs, and individuals who feel called to share their experiences but may not yet know where to begin. Through coaching, writing programmes, and a supportive community environment, she empowers people to find their voice, shape their stories, and recognise the value in their lived experiences.

Her work is rooted in the belief that everyone has a story worth telling - and that by owning and sharing our stories, we can transform not only our own lives but also inspire and connect with others on a deeply human level. Louisa’s journey is a powerful reminder that even the most difficult chapters of our lives can become the foundation for something meaningful, impactful, and empowering.

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If this conversation resonated, you may be someone who knows what you want - but feels stuck on how to create it.

That gap between knowing and doing is exactly what I support women with inside my programme "Nurture Her Journey"

You can connect with me on Facebook at helen_colquhoun

Email - [email protected]

And in the meantime, if you are wondering why you are clear on your goals but not getting the results you want yet - watch my free session to find out why here ⬇️

https://igniteandnurture.com/nurture-video-page