Claire Hill’s childhood was shaped by poverty, loss and responsibility beyond her years. After losing her dad at just eight years old, she helped care for her siblings while her mum faced mental health challenges. Despite the odds, she found a love of learning, a flair for business, and the resilience to keep moving forward.

In this episode of Lemonade Leaders, Claire shares her journey from growing up with secondhand uniforms and stigma to becoming a teacher who spearheaded her school’s pioneering free meals programme, ensuring every child started the day with breakfast. She opens up about the battles with imposter syndrome that followed her into adulthood, the leap she took in leaving teaching to build her creative business, and the powerful “worry to warrior” mindset that now shapes her work as a self-belief coach.

We also talk about the importance of early intervention, the systemic changes needed for equality of opportunity, and why self-belief is the true foundation for success. Claire’s story is one of grit, transformation and hope - showing how even the hardest starts in life can lead to creating lasting change.

Find more about Claire here:

https://www.clairehill.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/iamclairehill

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/iamclairehill

https://www.tiktok.com/@iamclairehill

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