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Lucy is a Conscious Success Coach, Professionally Certified with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and extensively trained and experienced in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy.

Lucy is passionate about helping people to access all they truly are, recognising, understanding and resolving the ways they learned to ‘do as they were told’. 
 Eric Berne, the father of Transactional Analysis said ‘we are born princes and the civilising process makes us frogs’. Lucy helps you to recognise the froggy parts so you can return to being the royalty you were born to be!

We had a great discussion in this episode about all things healing, the importance of investing in yourself and the importance of connecting with yourself.

In this episode you will discover;

• Why we have the perfectionist within us and how it affects our business
• Why looking after yourself is not selfish
• How generations or belief still impacts us today often unconsciously
• More about Lucy's story and how she is now supporting others to heal

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Emma Sithole shares her story about her own mental health journey in this episode, telling us about her thoughts of suicide, depression, self harm and been diagnosed with psychosis.

Emma’s journey has led her to be the founder and CEO of The Recovery Foundation a registered charity set up to help those who are walking in recovery from a mental illness. Emma is an Expert by Lived Experience and a wife and mum to 2 lovely little ones

Emma is also the co founder of the new family mental health magazine called BE, who Inspire and Connect and many of our members are honoured to be featured in.

We discuss in this episode the importance of hope to her recovery and how she now gives that to others.

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Award winning Author of My Wellness Toolbox, Your Wellness Toolbox Coach, Holistic Therapist and Solihull Radio Presenter for The Wellness Wednesday Show.

Ali is extremely passionate about sharing her real-life experiences and tools to help You manage, tackle and overcome mental health challenges and live a more positive life.

It was amazing having Ali on the show to share her story of anxiety and how she has overcome it throughout her life.

In this episode you will discover;

• How healing has helped Ali on her journey
• What tools she uses to support her each day
• How her book can help you even if you haven't suffered with anxiety before
• The connection with others as being a huge part of her healing journey
• How others compassion, love and support has helped her
• How she came over imposter syndrome
• Why we should be saying YES when we don't feel like its the right time
• How we can deal with triggers that come up in life

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I always say I am an organised person trapped in an unorganised body. Just me?!

But what I have realised is that what ii need is to free fall. To take time for myself, to understand how I am feeling and do what is best in the moment

Not always easy as a working mum of two with two businesses and house to look after.

In this episode we explore the word free falling and why this is important in your life when you want to receive those inspired actions, feel your best and connect with yourself

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Forgive yourself

We are so unbelievably hard on ourselves. We speak to ourselves in a way we would never speak to our children, friends or family BUT yet we still do it

In this episode I explore the topic of forgiving yourself BUT also share some truths about the anger I have within me sometimes and how I am healing, forgiving and loving myself even more on this awakening journey

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Today I am joined by the lovely Emma Coutts who is a Project Manager, Mum of one (and expecting another little one) and also runs a side business with Arbonne for the last 2.5 years. Since Emma has started her business, she has learnt so much, not just about business but about herself and what amazing things there are in this online world.

Emma’s passion for nutrition and wellness plus the love of connecting with other amazing women has led her to find her purpose in life. We are incredibly lucky to have Emma as a member of I&C Sutton Coldfield and this episode is just a great conversation about; business, life, learning, networking and connecting with you and your dreams

In this episode you will discover

• The importance of Work life balance 
• How to time block your week; running 9-5 and a business
• Emma’s biggest lessons since starting her business
• The power of networking
• The love of learning you find when starting a business
• When money becomes secondary to your dreams and purpose in life

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What is an awakening?

Over the last 12 months I have been on an awakening and to some you may not know what that means but have heard of it mentioned before.

In this episode I explain what I think an awakening is and how it has helped me to move forward from past trauma and life full of love and hope

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In this episode i am joined by the lovely Gemma Cormack to talk to us all about Instagram and social media

Canva Queen, Gemma Cormack helps small businesses use social media, branding and design to stand out online and make more sales.

Previously Customer Relations Manager with Bentley and Rolls Royce, Gemma set up her business to travel the world whilst working with worldwide bloggers, globally acclaimed musicians and more.

On a mission to ensure the success of every small business in the UK; Gemma isn't your average Social Media Manager.

In this episode you will discover;

• The importance of finding your brand voice
• Why colours are important to our brand
• Why we need to stand out online
• From being the face of someone's brand to being the face of your own
• The importance of building a community

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In this weeks episode I am thrilled to introduce you to the wonderful Leah Trueman from Laundry Busters

Leah and I discuss how we met through Inspire and Connect and what a huge part that has played in her journey today. We talk about the power of connection and the amazing doors networking has opened for her

Leah has been so brave in sharing her story of losing her son as baby loss awareness week starts. I am so incredibly proud of her for sharing this journey with us to help her heal and to support others as they go through this journey. This part of her life has led her to where she is now but its so important we keep talking about this topic and bringing awareness to everyones stories

Please show your support by purchasing Angel Moments from Moments candles that myself and Leah are part of and lets remember to light our candles this week and show our support to those who have gone through this difficult journey

Angel Moments- all profit will go to Baby Loss awareness week 

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Author of the Number 1 Best Selling Book, Live What You Love: The Definitive Guide to Intentionally Improving Your Life, Home, Business and Finances Using Creative Feng Shui®. As the voice and founder of Creative Feng Shui®, Sarah helps her clients around the world create powerful activations for success, wealth, health and happiness in their home, life and business. She helps people like you unlock and uncover the tools you need to create an environment to attract everything you desire to have in your life and live in a powerful, intentional way.

In this episode I interview the wonderful Sarah Stone who holds a very special place in my heart. She coached me, alongside Abigail Horne, when I was in the early stages of my first business and I am so inspired by her and the journey she has been on. Her journey has taken her on a path of self discovery and in this episode we speak about how her breakdown led her onto her new business Creative Feng Shui® and how she is now more connected than she has ever been.

In this episode you will discover;

• How stepping out from behind your logo helps you grow
• What is Feng Shui and how Sarah brings creativity to it
• How Feng Shui can help you and your business
• The importance of putting your blinkers on
• How the amazing Nicky Sproson (and her fabulous forks) helped Sarah through difficult time in her life

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