I'm Fine (but...)

Building a business is one thing. Building it while navigating a major personal loss is something else entirely.

Behind every business name is a human story and sometimes the journey takes turns you could never have planned for.

In this episode of I’M FINE (but…), Rose sits down with Caroline to discuss her career transition into Pink Spaghetti, the devastating loss of her business partner and how she’s continued to grow the business through an incredibly difficult chapter.

They talk about change, resilience and what it takes to keep moving forward when the future you imagined suddenly looks very different.

Because running a business isn’t just about growth charts and success stories. It’s also about the people, the setbacks and the moments when you have to find a way forward one step at a 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 Caroline: Pink Spaghetti — please check the original episode notes for the exact contact link.

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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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Having a baby can change more than your routine. It can change how you see yourself, what matters to you and what you want your working life to look like.

Returning to work isn’t always a simple case of picking up where you left off. Sometimes it means navigating a completely different identity, rethinking your priorities and finding a new direction.

In this episode of I’M FINE (but…), Rose talks to Shannon Davies about her career transition, the identity shift that can come with motherhood and her work supporting new mothers. They explore the challenges of returning to work after having a baby and moving into a new role advocating for women during this life-changing stage.

This conversation is for anyone who’s wondered, “Who am I now?” after becoming a mum and for anyone trying to find a way to move forward without losing the parts of themselves that matter.

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
• Find out about Shannon’s events and classes: www.babybeats.co.uk

Contact Shannon: @rctbabybeats 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 navigating family life alongside their ambitions. 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.

You can be ambitious, build a successful business and still want a life outside of work. Who said you have to choose?

Sales can feel uncomfortable when you think you have to use someone else’s tactics, follow a rigid formula or become a version of yourself that doesn’t feel natural.

In this episode of I’M FINE (but…), Rose sits down with Enfys to talk about starting and scaling a business, creating a personalised sales strategy and finding ways to grow without losing sight of the rest of life.

They explore how to approach sales in a way that fits you, why your business needs to work for your life and how to balance personal priorities with the demands of entrepreneurship.

Because business growth shouldn’t mean sacrificing everything else that matters to 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 Enfys: 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

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If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review and share it with a woman who wants to grow her business without putting the rest of her life on hold.

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.

Motherhood can change your plans, your priorities and even the person you thought you were going to be. But what happens when you start building something for yourself in the middle of all that change?

In this episode of I’M FINE (but…), Rose sits down with Lee Whitwell to explore her journey from professional life into motherhood and entrepreneurship. Lee shares the challenges, successes and personal growth that have shaped her along the way.

It’s a conversation about resilience, identity and learning to navigate the unpredictable reality of building a business while raising a family.

Because resilience doesn’t mean you never struggle. Sometimes it means adapting, asking for support and finding a way to keep going when life looks nothing like the 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 Lee: 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

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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.

AI is changing the world our children are growing up in. But how do we make sure the technology we create helps them, rather than simply giving them more screens?

In this episode of I’M FINE (but…), Rose sits down with Sandra Falque, a French Londoner and tech entrepreneur who founded Jules Stories, a digital company focused on voice-to-voice AI for children.

Sandra shares what inspired her to build the business, the challenges of developing AI responsibly for young users and the potential impact this technology could have on children and families.

It’s a conversation about entrepreneurship, innovation and the responsibility that comes with creating technology for the next generation. Because when it comes to our children, the question isn’t just what technology can do, it’s what we want it to do.

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 Sandra: @wearejulesstories 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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If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review and share it with a parent, educator or entrepreneur thinking about the future our children are growing up in.

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.

Business and poker have more in common than you might think. Both involve taking calculated risks, reading the situation, making decisions with imperfect information and knowing when to hold your nerve.

But how do you develop those skills while also navigating motherhood, family life and the pressure to make your business succeed?

In this episode of I’M FINE (but…), Rose sits down with Jo Living, founder of Aces High, to explore the fascinating intersection between poker and business. Jo shares how poker can help women develop valuable business skills, build confidence in decision-making and approach risk in a different way.

They also get into the reality of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, the competing priorities, the tough decisions and the challenge of building something ambitious without losing yourself in the process.

Because running a business isn’t about having a perfect hand every time. It’s about learning to make the best decisions you can with the cards you’re dealt.

If you’re a female founder looking to sharpen your decision-making, rethink your relationship with risk or find a different perspective on business, this episode 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 Jo: @aceshighlondon 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 happens when an idea you never planned becomes a business you can’t imagine living without?

Building a fashion brand is one thing. Building it while raising children, navigating the chaos of family life and trying to stay true to yourself is another entirely.

In this episode of I’M FINE (but…), I sit down with Cherish Reardon, co-founder of Popsi Clothing, to talk about how the brand began, the realities of balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship, and why community and authenticity matter so much when you’re building something of your own.

Because sometimes the business you never planned for becomes the thing that changes everything.

Follow Cherish on Instagram: @popsyclothing to discover her beautiful clothes.

Resources mentioned:

• BabyBeats Podcast Hub: http://www.babybeats.co.uk/podcast
• Rose’s book I’m Fine: https://amzn.ed/d/hDotEzL
• Learn about BabyBeats: http://www.babybeats.co.uk/
• Not sure where to start? Take our free Core Values course: https://go-bodybeats.babybeats.co.uk/corevalues

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If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review and share it with a woman who needs permission to stop shrinking herself.

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.

Sometimes life knocks you down. The real story is what happens next.

We hear plenty about success but far less about the moments when life tests your confidence, your resilience and your belief in what you’re building.

In this episode of I’M FINE (but…), I sit down with Nikki Talbot, founder of Pudding and Pie, to talk about her journey through personal challenges and business growth. We explore the determination it takes to keep going, the importance of self-belief and what happens when you refuse to let difficult chapters define your future.

Because resilience isn’t about pretending everything is fine. It’s about finding a way forward when it absolutely isn’t.

Follow Nikki on Instagram: @puddingandpie for valuable content, and look for her book, Give Me Strength, by Nikki Talbot on Amazon.

Resources mentioned:

• BabyBeats Podcast Hub: http://www.babybeats.co.uk/podcast
• Rose’s book I’m Fine: https://amzn.ed/d/hDotEzL
• Learn about BabyBeats: http://www.babybeats.co.uk/
• Not sure where to start? Take our free Core Values course: https://go-bodybeats.babybeats.co.uk/corevalues

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If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review and share it with a woman who needs permission to stop shrinking herself.

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 happens when the way everyone else does things just doesn’t feel right for your family?

Parenting comes with enough opinions from other people. Add running a business, making decisions about your children’s education and trying to protect your own peace and it can feel like you’re constantly having to justify yourself.

In this episode of I’M FINE (but…), I sit down with Harsimrat to explore homeschooling, teaching Punjabi, balancing business with parenting and the importance of community. We also talk about navigating difficult experiences, recognising toxicity and building the confidence to make decisions that work for you and your family.

It’s a conversation about trusting yourself, finding flexibility and remembering that you don’t have to follow someone else’s blueprint to build a life that works.

Follow Harsimrat on Instagram: @harsimratkaur.

Resources mentioned:

• BabyBeats Podcast Hub: http://www.babybeats.co.uk/podcast
• Rose’s book I’m Fine: https://amzn.ed/d/hDotEzL
• Learn about BabyBeats: http://www.babybeats.co.uk/
• Not sure where to start? Take our free Core Values course: https://go-bodybeats.babybeats.co.uk/corevalues

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If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review and share it with a woman who needs permission to stop shrinking herself.

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.

A career doesn’t magically become easier to fit around motherhood just because you become a mum.

When your work involves the entertainment industry, unpredictable schedules and time away from home, balancing career ambitions with family life can take some serious juggling.

In this episode of I’M FINE (but…), I sit down with Lucy Harvey to talk about motherhood and working in the entertainment industry. We get into flexible working, childcare, sleep deprivation, self-care and the boundaries that can make the difference between coping and feeling completely overwhelmed.

Because being ambitious doesn’t mean you stop caring about being present for your family. And being a good mum shouldn’t mean giving up the parts of yourself that make you you.

Follow Lucy on Instagram: @lucyharveysax for more about her wedding entertainment business.

Resources mentioned:

• BabyBeats Podcast Hub: http://www.babybeats.co.uk/podcast
• Rose’s book I’m Fine: https://amzn.ed/d/hDotEzL
• Learn about BabyBeats: http://www.babybeats.co.uk/
• Not sure where to start? Take our free Core Values course: https://go-bodybeats.babybeats.co.uk/corevalues

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If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review and share it with a woman who needs permission to stop shrinking herself.

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.