I'm Fine (but...)

You never know what someone is carrying behind the business they're building. Sometimes, the dream and the heartbreak exist side by side.

Starting a business takes courage. Navigating motherhood takes energy. And going through pregnancy loss or miscarriage can bring grief that is difficult to explain to anyone who hasn't experienced it.

When life throws more at you than you ever expected, how do you find a way forward? And how do you keep building something when you're still trying to process what has happened?

In this episode of I’M FINE (but…), Rose sits down with Lucy Richardson, founder of Mam.ahm.ere Pizzeria, for an honest conversation about motherhood, miscarriage and building a business through life's difficult moments.

Lucy shares her experiences as a mother, business owner and miscarriage survivor, exploring the emotional challenges of loss, the resilience involved in starting a business and the importance of community support when you're juggling multiple roles.

Because behind every business is a human being with a story we might never see. And sometimes, moving forward doesn't mean having everything figured out — it means finding the strength to take the next step, even when life hasn't gone to plan.

Resources mentioned:

• BabyBeats Podcast Hub: www.babybeats.co.uk/podcast
• Rose’s book I’m Fine: https://amzn.ed/d/hDotEzL
• Learn about BabyBeats: www.babybeats.co.uk

Contact Lucy

Instagram: @mam.ahm.ere.pizzeria

Support after pregnancy loss

If you'd like help with any of the topics discussed in this episode, please reach out for support. The original episode description includes this resource: https://sands.org.uk/support-you.

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Because building a business as a woman, especially as a mum, should feel aligned, not exhausting.

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https://go-bodybeats.babybeats.co.uk/corevalues

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What if success isn't about earning more, working harder or climbing higher but having more time for the people who matter most?

We're often taught to measure success by our job title, our income or how much we can fit into a day.

But when you have children, your definition of success can change. The things you once prioritised might no longer feel as important and the hours you spend away from your family can start to feel more valuable than the next promotion.

So what happens when you decide to build a career around the life you actually want?

In this episode of I’M FINE (but…), Rose sits down with Catriona Bentley from BabyBeats Leeds to discuss her journey from teaching to becoming a BabyBeats franchisee.

Catriona shares how her priorities shifted towards spending more time with her children and how building her own business has offered a different way to think about work, family and success.

Because having ambition doesn't have to mean sacrificing the moments you want to be present for. And sometimes, the most meaningful measure of success is having the freedom to choose how you spend your time.

Resources mentioned:

• BabyBeats Podcast Hub: www.babybeats.co.uk/podcast
• Rose’s book I’m Fine: https://amzn.ed/d/hDotEzL
• Learn about BabyBeats: www.babybeats.co.uk

Contact Catriona

Instagram: @babybeatsleedsce

Not sure where to start?

If you’re questioning your next step in business, career or life, take our free Core Values course to uncover what truly matters to you and whether your work genuinely aligns with your values.

Because building a business as a woman, especially as a mum, should feel aligned, not exhausting.

Start here:
https://go-bodybeats.babybeats.co.uk/corevalues

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What happens when the thing you love becomes more than a career and turns into a way of empowering other people?

Building a career is one thing. Building a life that gives you independence, purpose and the flexibility to pursue what matters to you is another.

For women working in fitness and education, that journey can involve navigating expectations, balancing family life and finding the confidence to create opportunities on their own terms.

But what if your experience could inspire other people to do the same?

In this episode of I’M FINE (but…), Rose sits down with Cherry Bakerr, known as Living Stronger with Cherry, to explore her journey through fitness and education and the role movement has played in shaping her career.

They discuss the challenges of balancing work and family, the importance of independence and empowerment, and how a passion for movement can develop into something that makes a difference beyond yourself.

Because sometimes the biggest impact you make isn't just in what you achieve personally. It's in the opportunities you create, the people you inspire and the permission you give others to find their own way forward.

Resources mentioned:

• BabyBeats Podcast Hub: www.babybeats.co.uk/podcast
• Rose’s book I’m Fine: https://amzn.ed/d/hDotEzL
• Learn about BabyBeats: www.babybeats.co.uk

Contact Cherry

Instagram: @livingstrongerwithcherry

Not sure where to start?

If you’re questioning your next step in business, career or life, take our free Core Values course to uncover what truly matters to you and whether your work genuinely aligns with your values.

Because building a business as a woman, especially as a mum, should feel aligned, not exhausting.

Start here:
https://go-bodybeats.babybeats.co.uk/corevalues

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This podcast is for mums who are working, women entrepreneurs and anyone building a business around family life so the more we share it, the more women we reach.

Thank you for being part of this growing community of women redefining what success looks like.

What happens when you build a business in an industry where people might not expect someone like you to be the expert?

In an area like pregnancy and postnatal fitness, assumptions can be quick to make but knowledge, experience and the ability to support people well matter far more than stereotypes.

In this episode of I’M FINE (but…), Rose sits down with Vern Hill, pre- and postnatal personal trainer and founder of CariFit. Vern shares his journey of building a business in a female-driven industry, the challenges he’s faced as a male founder and how his work has evolved.

It’s a conversation about challenging expectations, finding your place and proving that competence should always come before gender.

Resources mentioned:

• BabyBeats Podcast Hub: www.babybeats.co.uk/podcast
• Rose’s book I’m Fine: https://amzn.ed/d/hDotEzL
• Learn about BabyBeats: www.babybeats.co.uk

Contact Vern: CariFit on Instagram — @carifit

Not sure where to start?

If you’re questioning your next step in business, career or life, take our free Core Values course to uncover what truly matters to you and whether your work genuinely aligns with your values.

Because building a business as a woman, especially as a mum, should feel aligned, not exhausting.

Start here: https://go-bodybeats.babybeats.co.uk/corevalues

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What if the career you’ve worked so hard to build is no longer the life you want?

Walking away from a senior leadership role isn’t a small decision. It means stepping away from the familiar, facing uncertainty and building something new often while juggling family life and a hundred other responsibilities.

In this episode of I’M FINE (but…), Rose sits down with BabyBeats franchisee Joanne Richie to talk about leaving senior leadership and taking the leap into running her own business. Joanne shares the reality of her first months as a franchisee, what she’s learned along the way and how she’s building a business that reflects a different set of priorities.

Because sometimes success isn’t about climbing another rung on the ladder. It’s about having the courage to choose a different ladder altogether.

Resources mentioned:

• BabyBeats Podcast Hub: www.babybeats.co.uk/podcast
• Rose’s book I’m Fine: https://amzn.ed/d/hDotEzL
• Learn about BabyBeats: www.babybeats.co.uk

Contact Joanne: @babybeatssouthnotts on Instagram

Not sure where to start?

If you’re questioning your next step in business, career or life, take our free Core Values course to uncover what truly matters to you and whether your work genuinely aligns with your values.

Because building a business as a woman, especially as a mum, should feel aligned, not exhausting.

Start here: https://go-bodybeats.babybeats.co.uk/corevalues

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Sometimes a business idea doesn’t begin with a gap in the market. It begins with a problem you desperately want to solve.

For Georgina Tang, that journey was deeply personal. When her son struggled with persistent skin problems and the treatments available weren’t giving them the answers they needed, she began exploring alternatives and a passion grew into a business.

In this episode of I’M FINE (but…), Rose speaks to Georgina, founder of award-winning wellness brand YNNY Limited. Georgina shares how she moved from a long career in housing management into creating her own range of handmade natural skincare and haircare products, inspired by her family’s experience.

It’s a reminder that our most meaningful business ideas can come from the moments when we’re searching for answers ourselves and that a personal challenge can sometimes become the beginning of something much bigger.

Resources mentioned:

• BabyBeats Podcast Hub: www.babybeats.co.uk/podcast
• Rose’s book I’m Fine: https://amzn.ed/d/hDotEzL
• Learn about BabyBeats: www.babybeats.co.uk

Contact Georgina: @ynnylimited on Instagram

Not sure where to start?

If you’re questioning your next step in business, career or life, take our free Core Values course to uncover what truly matters to you and whether your work genuinely aligns with your values.

Because building a business as a woman, especially as a mum, should feel aligned, not exhausting.

Start here: https://go-bodybeats.babybeats.co.uk/corevalues

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You can be brilliant at what you do, have a business you believe in and still feel completely uncomfortable selling it on Instagram.

What do you actually say? How do you turn followers into customers without feeling pushy? And how do you sell your services without feeling like you have to become someone you’re not?

In this episode of I’M FINE (but…), Rose sits down with Karen Gibb, who helps female founders sell on Instagram. Karen shares her journey into business and explores how women can use social media more confidently to communicate their value, connect with the right people and turn their content into sales.

Because posting consistently isn’t the same as making sales and you shouldn’t have to dance on camera, follow every trend or become a completely different person to make your business work.

If you’re showing up on Instagram but struggling to turn that effort into paying customers, this conversation is for you.

Resources mentioned:

• BabyBeats Podcast Hub: www.babybeats.co.uk/podcast
• Rose’s book I’m Fine: https://amzn.ed/d/hDotEzL
• Learn about BabyBeats: www.babybeats.co.uk

Contact Karen: @karengibbco on Instagram

Not sure where to start?

If you’re questioning your next step in business, career or life, take our free Core Values course to uncover what truly matters to you and whether your work genuinely aligns with your values.

Because building a business as a woman, especially as a mum, should feel aligned, not exhausting.

Start here: https://go-bodybeats.babybeats.co.uk/corevalues

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This podcast is for mums who are working, women entrepreneurs and anyone building a business around family life. The more we share it, the more women we reach.

Thank you for being part of this growing community of women redefining what success looks like.

What if losing your job was the best thing that ever happened to you?

When you’ve spent years working your way up, doing what’s expected of you and trying to prove your worth, being let go can feel like failure. But what if it’s actually the moment that sets you free?

In this episode of I’M FINE (but…), Rose sits down with Shanice Childerley to talk about her experience in the toxic corporate world and how being let go became a turning point. Rather than trying to squeeze herself back into a system that no longer served her, Shanice began a journey towards discovering what she really wanted.

Now, she supports women to reconnect with their power, question the expectations they’ve been living by and create a life that feels right for them.

Because being busy, burning yourself out and sacrificing your wellbeing to prove you’re good enough isn’t success. And you don’t have to wait until you hit breaking point to decide you want something different.

If you’ve ever wondered whether the career you’ve worked so hard for is actually making you happy, this conversation might be the permission slip you need.

Resources mentioned:

• BabyBeats Podcast Hub: www.babybeats.co.uk/podcast
• Rose’s book I’m Fine: https://amzn.ed/d/hDotEzL
• Learn about BabyBeats: www.babybeats.co.uk

Contact Shanice: @hausofsc_ on Instagram

Not sure where to start?

If you’re questioning your next step in business, career or life, take our free Core Values course to uncover what truly matters to you and whether your work genuinely aligns with your values.

Because building a business as a woman, especially as a mum, should feel aligned, not exhausting.

Start here: https://go-bodybeats.babybeats.co.uk/corevalues

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This podcast is for mums who are working, women entrepreneurs and anyone building a business around family life. The more we share it, the more women we reach.

Thank you for being part of this growing community of women redefining what success looks like.

Abuse doesn’t always look the way we expect it to. Sometimes, it takes time to recognise what’s happening especially when control has slowly become part of everyday life.

In this episode of I’M FINE (but…), Rose sits down with Ashling Podmore to hear her story of surviving a controlling relationship and building a business that supports women and children who have experienced similar situations.

This is an honest conversation about recognising abuse, finding your way forward and turning painful experiences into a determination to help others. It’s about the strength it takes to rebuild but also the importance of creating spaces where people feel supported and understood.

If you’ve ever questioned your own experience, or want to better understand what someone else may be going through, this is an important listen.

Resources mentioned:

• BabyBeats Podcast Hub: www.babybeats.co.uk/podcast
• Rose’s book I’m Fine: https://amzn.ed/d/hDotEzL
• Learn about BabyBeats: www.babybeats.co.uk
• Ashling’s memoir on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/0j00WctO

Contact Ashling: @ashlingpodmoreofficial on Instagram

Not sure where to start?

If you’re questioning your next step in business, career or life, take our free Core Values course to uncover what truly matters to you and whether your work genuinely aligns with your values.

Because building a business as a woman, especially as a mum, should feel aligned, not exhausting.

Start here: https://go-bodybeats.babybeats.co.uk/corevalues

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Thank you for being part of this growing community of women redefining what success looks like.

What if the thing that makes you a little different is actually the thing that makes your business special?

Not every business starts with a five-year plan, a polished strategy or a desire to follow the rules. Sometimes it starts with a passion, a curiosity and the courage to build something that feels completely your own.

In this episode of I’M FINE (but…), Rose chats with Kaz from Seed Sistas about her community interest company, her love of all things witchy and how she’s turned her interests into a business she genuinely loves.

They explore what it means to build work around your passions, create something with purpose and resist the pressure to fit into someone else’s idea of what a business should look like.

If you’ve ever felt a bit too different, too unconventional or too outside the box, this conversation is a reminder that you don’t have to squeeze yourself into someone else’s mould.

Resources mentioned:

• BabyBeats Podcast Hub: www.babybeats.co.uk/podcast
• Rose’s book I’m Fine: https://amzn.ed/d/hDotEzL
• Learn about BabyBeats: www.babybeats.co.uk

Contact Kaz: Seed Sistas — please check the original episode notes for the exact contact link.

Not sure where to start?

If you’re questioning your next step in business, career or life, take our free Core Values course to uncover what truly matters to you and whether your work genuinely aligns with your values.

Because building a business as a woman, especially as a mum, should feel aligned, not exhausting.

Start here: https://go-bodybeats.babybeats.co.uk/corevalues

Subscribe & Share

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This podcast is for mums who are working, women entrepreneurs and anyone building a business around family life. The more we share it, the more women we reach.

Thank you for being part of this growing community of women redefining what success looks like.