It's Not Luck

In this episode, I’m sharing the 5 intentional rules I’m following to create a summer filled with more *freedom, flow, and financial ease*.

Whether you’re a solopreneur, side hustler, or ambitious woman ready to stop chasing and start magnetizing, these mindset shifts and practical takeaways will help you protect your energy, stay focused, and show up like the version of you who already has it...because this is the true hack to speeding up results.

We’re talking boundaries, strategy, content ease, and identity shifts — all in a way that feels *good*. Tune in to claim your most aligned, expansive season yet.Big love, Nicola p.s. let me know in the comments, what rule are you taking on?

TIMESTAMPS

01:00 Setting the scene for the episode

04:27 Rule 1

08:27 Rule 2

11:25 Rule 3

14:13 Rule 4

18:44 Rule 5

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In this solo episode, we’re diving into 3 mindset-shifting ideas to kick off your June with clarity, intention, and originality.

We’ll explore:

👉🏼 how to stop overcomplicating your business and life

👉🏼 why following trends might be keeping you invisible

👉🏼 how to use one powerful word to anchor your month ahead.

Whether you're a solopreneur or simply someone who wants more ease, visibility, and intention in your life - this one’s for you.

TIME STAMPS:

01:50 - Swallowing the frog 

02:44 - What if it were easier?

10:25 - Why I don’t follow social media trends

12:30 - Shying away from sharing opinions 

17:45 - Your June reset & anchoring word

21:35 - How to “win” every day 

Enjoy,

Nicola

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Ever find yourself unsure whether you’re genuinely tired — or just avoiding the work?

In this solo episode, I unpack what it really means to rest with intention, how to tell the difference between restorative stillness and sneaky self-sabotage, and why showing up for yourself sometimes means knowing when not to.

We’ll explore the balance between compassion and discipline, how to check in with your energy honestly, and how to know when it’s time to pause… or gently push forward.

This is your permission slip to rest — without guilt, without hustle.

TIME STAMPS

00:00 Honest real talk

02:32 Pause as a practise & my burnout experience

08:41 Navigating guilt when taking time off / resting

12:44 Check-in prompts for you

14:30 Balance between rest and AVOIDANCE

19:37 The return & re-entry

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Big love,

Nicola

[ @nicolacharlottecoaching ]

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In this episode of It’s Not Luck, I’m joined by Alyssa Jaffer - content, writing and communications expert, Forbes contributor & Executive Communications Lead at Google. Alyssa shares how she navigated bold career pivots, creative blocks, and the reality behind juggling multiple roles.We dive into:

👉🏼 What to do when self-doubt blocks your creativity👉🏼 How to build a portfolio career that lights you up👉🏼 The shift from playing it safe to trusting your gut👉🏼 Why your next big move doesn’t have to be perfect, just alignedWhether you’re stuck in a comfort zone or quietly craving more, this episode is a reminder that building a fulfilling career doesn’t come from luck - it comes from listening to yourself, trusting the discomfort, and choosing courage over certainty.Big love, Nicola ⏱️ Timestamps01:03 – The move that changed everything04:30 – When staying becomes the bigger risk08:00 – Creating your own opportunities14:00 – A self-doubt story every creative will relate to23:12 – The unglamorous truth about portfolio careers

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Grace Beverley built two multi-million pound brands in her 20s — TALA and Shreddy — while redefining what ambition and success can look like. But behind the highlight reel lies a deeper story about burnout, identity, and the cost of constant hustle.

In this solo episode of It’s Not Luck, I unpack The Ambition Trap

➡️ why so many ambitious women feel burnt out even while achieving big things, and

➡️ what we can learn from Grace Beverley’s journey that goes far beyond strategy.

We dive into what’s driving the burnout behind modern ambition and why Grace Beverley’s story offers powerful lessons on building success with intention.

From redefining productivity to challenging hustle culture, this episode will shift the way you think about strategy, self-worth, and sustainable growth.

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⏱️ Timestamps:

00:20 – Intro to today’s conversation05:50 – The Ambition Trap10:04 – LESSON 112:51 – Reflection prompt13:30 – LESSON 216:25 – Reflection question18:18 – A reminder on speed vs success18:44 – LESSON 3: She challenges hustle culture – but she’s still deeply driven22:21 – Productivity redefined22:44 – Redefining success24:50 – Wrap up & key takeaways

This episode of It's Not Luck is a powerful invitation to rethink many things you’ve been told about health, hustle, and periods / hormones.I’m joined by Hannah Whiteley - Registered Nutritionist, GB & Scotland lacrosse athlete, and period recovery expert - who shares her personal and professional insight on what it really takes to restore your period, rebuild trust with your body, and thrive in life and business.We explore:🩸 Why losing your period isn’t something to celebrate - and why its return is a sign of true health🩸 How under-fuelling, over-exercising, and ignoring your body’s signals can catch up with you🩸 The emotional (and physical) journey of gaining weight as part of recovery—and everything you gain in return: energy, libido, strength, and joy🩸 Navigating your cycle while running a business (yes, you can work with your hormones, not against them)🩸 Why slowing down, resting, and listening to your body often lead to more success - not lessIt was great to chat to Han about redefining what “healthy” looks like beyond societal expectations and fitness stereotypes & cut out all the jargon!Whether you’ve lost your period, feel disconnected from your body, or are simply craving a more sustainable approach to health - this episode will meet you exactly where you are.Big love, Nicola

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We’re ditching the hustle and getting honest about what actually creates success — and spoiler: it’s not the constant doing.

In this episode, I’m sharing the tiny (and often unsexy) habits that have created the biggest results in my business, mindset, and life.

We’ll talk about:

• Why doing more doesn’t always equal more success
• The tiny mindset habits that build resilience, confidence, and momentum
• How to stop letting comparison steal your energy
• A client story that proves how powerful simplicity really is

This one’s for the high achievers, solopreneurs, and ambitious women who want to do things differently — with more intention, clarity, and ease.

✨ Timestamps:
04:20 – The myth of “doing more” = success07:30 – Why rituals and routines are so powerful09:15 – Mindset work, boundaries and reframing12:48 – 3 Tiny Habits That Changed Everything20:50 – Comparison & the impact it has on us24:39 – Client success story26:22 – Wrap up & final thoughts

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This week I'm joined by coach, founder, property portfolio owner and friend - Laura Deetman.

Laura is a woman of many talents, so it was so great to get her on to the podcast to hear about her journey: from working in Law in London and following a "traditionally successful" career, to quitting her job, testing out digital nomad life, before settling in Alicante and developing her property portfolio.

We dive into:

• the things that have been essential to her success
• how she cultivated the courage to go against the grain and follow a totally different career path

• the mindset shifts she needed to make & what helped her
• what success means to Laura and how it shows up in her life

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If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of doing more but still not seeing the results you want, this episode is going to shift something big.

In this solo episode, I’m unpacking a powerful mindset shift that’s changed the ease in which myself & clients of mine have hit 💸 +6 figures 💸— moving from toxic productivity and burnout into identity-led growth, confidence, and ease.

We’ll explore:

🔹 What toxic productivity actually looks like (and how I’ve moved through it)
🔹 The hidden cost of doing all the “right things” from the wrong self-concept
🔹 Why strategy without belief always stalls
🔹 How to shift from hustling to embodying your next-level identity
🔹 Real-life examples of what success actually looks like for ambitious women (including members of The Expander Club)
🔹 The ONE question to start asking instead of “What should I do next?”

Whether you’re growing a business, stepping into leadership, or just ready to feel less overwhelmed and more empowered — this one’s for you.

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We’ve been sold this idea that success comes from "perfect" routines, early wake-ups, or feeling inspired all the time. That’s not the truth I’ve lived.

The biggest shifts I’ve seen in my life and business haven’t come from motivation - they’ve come from doing the work when it felt quiet, boring, or uncomfortable.

🎙️ In this episode, we dive into why discipline is what actually moves the needle in business, life, and everything in between.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, unmotivated, or like you’re doing all the right things but not seeing results yet… this one’s for you.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why motivation is unreliable (and what to focus on instead)

• How to keep showing up when no one’s clapping yet

• The mindset shift that helped me stay consistent without evidence

• Real-life examples from business, running, and personal growth

• Small, practical ways to build self-discipline and momentum

This episode will give you the mindset, tools, and reassurance to keep going, and showcase how you can create incredible success on YOUR terms.

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