Sue is here to provide Monday motivation, beginning by reflecting on a moment of doubt she had about her progress and commitment to her personal growth experiments, particularly her podcast.

Sue shares her struggle with feeling overwhelmed and questioning if she is meant to take her business to the next level, by asking herself the question of whether she is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve her goals helps put things into perspective. She also discusses the importance of focusing on intrinsic motivators rather than being too attached to external outcomes. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• "Will you do whatever it takes?" and examine your commitment and determination to achieve your goals.
• Sue stresses the importance of intrinsic motivators and values, rather than being solely focused on external outcomes and goals.
• Find contentment and fulfilment in the present moment, rather than constantly striving for future achievements.

BEST MOMENTS

"I was struggling with procrastination and a bag full of postnatal hormones, I'm not gonna lie to you."

"What is a truly financially free life worth? What is your dream life worth?" 

"The problem is if you're too attached to that outcome, when you don't achieve it, you are a failure." 

"You have everything you need right now. It's intrinsic, it's within you." 

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Download my FREE guide on how to become a lifestyle entrepreneur

https://sueparker.io/how-to-start-lifestyle-business-lm

Visit my website https://sueparker.io

Be part of my community https://sue.team/

Follow me on Instagram or TikTok @Iamsueparker

[email protected] 

I’m a successful career mum turned entrepreneur (soon to be author..) and speaker. 

I was one of a few corporate women in tech who was successful to reach a level before hitting my head firmlyon the glass ceiling. All while I was constantly having to choose between my kids and my career.  I was burnt out, overwhelmed and unfulfilled.

I wasn’t living, I was surviving and this outdated corporate career path wasn’t serving anyone. 

I took everything I learnt about systems, data and technology and created my first online business empowering leaders through training, webinars and coaching. Before finally accepting my calling to help others escape the outdated 9-5 and create a business that works for their life. Leveraging mindset and technology. 

Sue shares three non-negotiable principles that have transformed her life and can do the same for you!

She begins by acknowledging the common struggle of starting new habits and resolutions, only to have them fizzle out over time, then reveals her three principles: a 10-minute morning meditation, never skipping a habit twice, and "eating your frog" by tackling the most challenging tasks first. She explains the benefits of each principle, backed by science and expert advice. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Incorporating a 10-minute meditation into your daily routine can lead to increased calmness, resilience, and a stronger connection to your goals.
• Avoid skipping your daily habits or routines more than once. Even if you miss a day, make sure to get back on track as soon as possible.
• Overcoming procrastination can be achieved by tackling the hardest or most dreaded tasks first thing in the morning. This can lead to a sense of accomplishment and productivity.
• Consistency is key. By following these non-negotiable principles consistently, you can transform your life and improve the way you live.

BEST MOMENTS

"You never skip twice. Skip once, never skip twice." 

"Eat your frog. It's a famous book by Brian Tracy." 

"That's eating your frog, showing up on social media, putting something out there on LinkedIn when you're still in your job." 

"If you just live by those rules, 10 minute meditation a day, never skip twice and eat your frog, you'll just massively transform the way you live your life." 

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Download my FREE guide on how to become a lifestyle entrepreneur

https://sueparker.io/how-to-start-lifestyle-business-lm

Visit my website https://sueparker.io

Be part of my community https://sue.team/

Follow me on Instagram or TikTok @Iamsueparker

[email protected] 

I’m a successful career mum turned entrepreneur (soon to be author..) and speaker. 

I was one of a few corporate women in tech who was successful to reach a level before hitting my head firmly on the glass ceiling. All while I was constantly having to choose between my kids and my career.  I was burnt out, overwhelmed and unfulfilled.

I wasn’t living, I was surviving and this outdated corporate career path wasn’t serving anyone. 

I took everything I learnt about systems, data and technology and created my first online business empowering leaders through training, webinars and coaching. Before finally accepting my calling to help others escape the outdated 9-5 and create a business that works for their life. Leveraging mindset and technology. 

7 Fundamentals to Creating an Irresistible Membership for Recurring Income

Sue explores the topic of creating recurring revenue through memberships. She shares her insights and principles for building successful membership programs, drawing from her own experiences and expensive coaching.

The episode covers various types of memberships, such as subscription boxes and online platforms like Netflix, and emphasises the importance of simplification, gamification, and progress tracking in keeping members engaged. Sue also discusses the value of changing things up, offering different tiers of membership, and fostering a strong community within the membership. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Simplification is key: Memberships that overwhelm or have too much content often lead to cancellations. Keep it simple and focus on providing value that simplifies your members' lives.
• Gamification and progress: Incorporate elements of gamification to keep members engaged and motivated. Show their progress and offer rewards to encourage continued participation.
• Less is more: Avoid overwhelming your members with too much content. Focus on quality over quantity and ensure that they feel they are consuming and benefiting from what you offer.
• Change it up: Keep your membership fresh and exciting by adding new elements, challenges, occasions, or events. This helps prevent boredom and keeps members engaged and motivated.
• Tiers and choice: Consider offering different membership tiers to give members a sense of choice and customisation. This allows them to select the level of access and benefits that best suit their needs and preferences.

BEST MOMENTS

"Because isn't that the ultimate time, location and financial freedom?" 

"Let's just learn the real top principles that work in this session." 

"What problem are you solving? How are you simplifying people's lives or making them progress towards a goal quicker and more easily than they would do on their own?" 

"If I can see the benefit of doing it, I'll stick with you."

"Less is more. Make them feel like they're engaging in it, they're using it, they're making progress, and it's fun." 

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Get the Downloadable Worksheet 7 Keys to an Irresistible Membership

https://sueparker.io/7-keys-to-create-an-irresistible-membership/ 

Download my FREE guide on how to become a lifestyle entrepreneur

https://sueparker.io/how-to-start-lifestyle-business-lm

Visit my website https://sueparker.io

Be part of my community https://sue.team/

Follow me on Instagram or TikTok @Iamsueparker

[email protected] 

I’m a successful career mum turned entrepreneur (soon to be author..) and speaker. 

I was one of a few corporate women in tech who was successful to reach a level before hitting my head firmly on the glass ceiling. All while I was constantly having to choose between my kids and my career.  I was burnt out, overwhelmed and unfulfilled.

I wasn’t living, I was surviving and this outdated corporate career path wasn’t serving anyone. 

I took everything I learnt about systems, data and technology and created my first online business empowering leaders through training, webinars and coaching. Before finally accepting my calling to help others escape the outdated 9-5 and create a business that works for their life. Leveraging mindset and technology. 

Sue is joined by Meghan Dwyer, a financial planner and host of the podcast "Money Isn't Scary," to discuss why money is such a scary topic for many people, especially women.

She highlights the lack of financial education in schools and the cultural messages that women receive about their ability to handle money. Meghan shares her own experiences and struggles with money, including imposter syndrome and feelings of unworthiness. She also discusses the importance of self-reflection, self-compassion, and aligning financial decisions with personal values. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Money is often seen as a scary topic because it is not taught in schools, leaving many people feeling unprepared to handle it.
• Cultural messages, particularly for women, can contribute to a fear of money and a lack of confidence in managing it.
• Scarcity mindset can limit potential and prevent individuals from investing in themselves or taking risks in their careers or businesses.
• Developing a healthy relationship with money requires self-reflection, awareness of personal values, and working through beliefs and stories about worth and self-deserving.

BEST MOMENTS

"We're not actually taught anything about money… we don't give kids and young adults going out into the real world the right tools to feel comfortable and confident with their money." 

"Women are too emotional and women are not allowed to… they don't have the rational understanding around money to be able to do this, quote unquote, the right way." 

"Scarcity was absolutely holding him back from doing what he wanted to do… it took a lot of convincing somebody… when you're in that mindset, you have no idea how much it's actually holding you back." 

"If we don't feel like we are good enough for ourselves, we're not going to be good enough for anybody else either, because we project that out into the world."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Money Isn't Scary - https://www.moneyisntscary.com/

Download my FREE guide on how to become a lifestyle entrepreneur

https://sueparker.io/how-to-start-lifestyle-business-lm

Visit my website https://sueparker.io

Be part of my community https://sue.team/

Follow me on Instagram or TikTok @Iamsueparker

[email protected] 

I’m a successful career mum turned entrepreneur (soon to be author..) and speaker. 

I was one of a few corporate women in tech who was successful to reach a level before hitting my head firmly on the glass ceiling. All while I was constantly having to choose between my kids and my career.  I was burnt out, overwhelmed and unfulfilled.

I wasn’t living, I was surviving and this outdated corporate career path wasn’t serving anyone. 

I took everything I learnt about systems, data and technology and created my first online business empowering leaders through training, webinars and coaching. Before finally accepting my calling to help others escape the outdated 9-5 and create a business that works for their life. Leveraging mindset and technology. 

Sue discusses the concept of financial freedom and how it can be achieved by leveraging one's skills and passions. She shares her own journey of leaving her nine-to-five job to spend more time with her children and explores the mistakes often made when transitioning to self-employment. Sue also offers insights on how to package one's services or products to create more scalability and reduce the dependency on one-to-one work. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The goal of achieving financial freedom is to have more time and freedom to pursue passions and spend time with loved ones.
• To achieve financial freedom, it is important to package what you do in a way that allows for scalability and leverage, such as group coaching or appointing coaches and mentors.
• Consider exploring other types of investments, such as property investment, to create passive income streams that can take the pressure off your main source of income.
• Networking and connecting with like-minded individuals who have achieved or are on the same journey towards financial freedom can greatly accelerate progress and provide valuable insights and support.

BEST MOMENTS

"That level of financial freedom, it just gives you that edge to be able to do what you want." 

"Learning to package what you do in a way that gives you financial freedom… You don't have to deliver every single element." 

"I've realised that the property side of things is one of the goals that is going to help us with financial freedom and give me the freedom to do my passion project without the pressure of earning money." 

"Networking is really important… Having that connection, starting to network and talk to other people about what they've achieved, how they're doing it, is a massive accelerator on our progress."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Download my FREE guide on how to become a lifestyle entrepreneur https://sueparker.io/how-to-start-lifestyle-business-lm

Visit my website https://sueparker.io

Be part of my community https://sue.team/

Follow me on Instagram or TikTok @Iamsueparker

[email protected]

I’m a successful career mum turned entrepreneur (soon to be author..) and speaker. 

I was one of a few corporate women in tech who was successful to reach a level before hitting my head firmly on the glass ceiling. All while I was constantly having to choose between my kids and my career.  I was burnt out, overwhelmed and unfulfilled. I wasn’t living, I was surviving and this outdated corporate career path wasn’t serving anyone. 

I took everything I learnt about systems, data and technology and created my first online business empowering leaders through training, webinars and coaching. Before finally accepting my calling to help others escape the outdated 9-5 and create a business that works for their life. Leveraging mindset and technology. 

Sue shares a personal story about feeling overwhelmed and the challenges of balancing multiple responsibilities as an entrepreneur. She recounts a frustrating morning where even the simple task of making coffee seemed to go wrong, adding to her stress. 

Sue also discusses the concept of hustle culture and the importance of rest and recharge for productivity and mental health, stressing the need for clarity on goals and avoiding distractions that can derail progress. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Rest and recharge are essential for productivity and mental health. Taking time off from work and completely disconnecting can lead to better focus and creativity.
• Avoid getting overwhelmed by distractions and shiny objects. Stay focused on your major goals and prioritize tasks that align with them.
• Clarify your three major goals in life and identify the one task that, if achieved, will make the biggest difference in your life.
• Avoid merging work and personal life. Create boundaries and detach from work during rest time to improve effectiveness and productivity.

BEST MOMENTS

"Rest, reflection, time out, complete disconnect from work, vital for effectiveness, mental and physical health, not to mention your stamina in entrepreneurial pursuits."

"Sometimes those distractions take away from our main goals, the clarity on what our goals are because you start to drift into other directions." 

"What is the one right task that will make everything faster, everything easier, everything better?" 

"It's knowing which ones apply to your goals and which ones are simply providing noise and filling up space."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Download my FREE guide on how to become a lifestyle entrepreneur

https://sueparker.io/how-to-start-lifestyle-business-lm

Visit my website https://sueparker.io

Be part of my community https://sue.team/

Follow me on Instagram or TikTok @Iamsueparker

[email protected] 

I’m a successful career mum turned entrepreneur (soon to be author..) and speaker. 

I was one of a few corporate women in tech who was successful to reach a level before hitting my head firmlyon the glass ceiling. All while I was constantly having to choose between my kids and my career.  I was burnt out, overwhelmed and unfulfilled.

I wasn’t living, I was surviving and this outdated corporate career path wasn’t serving anyone. 

I took everything I learnt about systems, data and technology and created my first online business empowering leaders through training, webinars and coaching. Before finally accepting my calling to help others escape the outdated 9-5 and create a business that works for their life. Leveraging mindset and technology. 

Sue explores the challenges of staying focused and achieving deep flow work amidst distractions, focussing particularly upon the concept of flow state, where one becomes completely immersed and engrossed in a task, and how it can lead to increased productivity and enjoyment. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Flow state is a state of deep focus and immersion in a task where distractions are minimised.
• Flow state can be achieved by engaging in activities that are challenging but not too difficult, and that provide a sense of novelty and curiosity.
• Flow state is enhanced by pleasure and dopamine hits, which can be achieved through gamification and finding intrinsic motivation.
• Autonomy and pursuing one's purpose are important factors in achieving flow state.

BEST MOMENTS

"Getting into flow state allows you the release of your self-consciousness, the self-consciousness that says, I've got a problem here or I can't do this." 

"Flow state is enhanced by pleasure. The more we experience the pleasure, the more we desire doing it." 

"Curiosity sends you down a path that before you know it you've just binged two hours of content. You've gone into flow state because of curiosity." 

"I believe that if we can just focus a little bit more on our purpose, on that mastery we're trying to build, on our curiosity, and maybe we can delve into that intrinsic motivation and get into our flow state even more."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Download my FREE guide on how to become a lifestyle entrepreneur

https://sueparker.io/how-to-start-lifestyle-business-lm

Visit my website https://sueparker.io

Be part of my community https://sue.team/

Follow me on Instagram or TikTok @Iamsueparker

[email protected] 

 I’m a successful career mum turned entrepreneur (soon to be author..) and speaker. 

I was one of a few corporate women in tech who was successful to reach a level before hitting my head firmlyon the glass ceiling. All while I was constantly having to choose between my kids and my career.  I was burnt out, overwhelmed and unfulfilled.

I wasn’t living, I was surviving and this outdated corporate career path wasn’t serving anyone. 

I took everything I learnt about systems, data and technology and created my first online business empowering leaders through training, webinars and coaching. Before finally accepting my calling to help others escape the outdated 9-5 and create a business that works for their life. Leveraging mindset and technology. 

Join me as we answer the question: 'Can you turn your passion into a profitable business?' Using a proven model we explore some examples. And whether passion is necessary for business success and I share a clear model to determine if a passion can be monetised.

Using examples of sand art and a personal trainer specialising in fitness for women's cycles, Sue explains the importance of finding the overlap between passion, skills, and market demand. Using a Venn diagram model we explore whether you can turn your passion into a profitable business. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Passion alone is not enough to create a profitable lifestyle business. While it is important to have a passion for the work you do, it is equally important to consider other factors such as skills and market demand.

The key to creating a profitable lifestyle business is finding the overlap between your passion, skills, and market demand. This can be visualized using a Venn diagram, where the middle represents the ideal niche for your business.

Market demand plays a crucial role in determining the profitability of your business. It is important to research and understand if there is a market for your passion and how you can cater to that market.

If there is limited market demand for your passion, it doesn't mean you have to give up on it completely. You can explore alternative approaches, such as selling related products or services, teaching others, or finding passive income streams to support your passion.

BEST MOMENTS

"I've definitely battled with do I need to be passionate about my business do I need to be passionate about the work I do and feel purpose and meaning to it in order to make it grow and make a success of it and be profitable." 

"Is it possible to take any passion, no matter how obscure it might seem, and turn that into a profitable online business?" 

"Passion, like all the things that you do."

"So there's a limited buyer market. We've got passion, we've got skills, but the market demand is really low."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Download my FREE guide on how to become a lifestyle entrepreneur

https://sueparker.io/how-to-start-lifestyle-business-lm

Visit my website https://sueparker.io

Be part of my community https://sue.team/

Follow me on Instagram or TikTok @Iamsueparker

[email protected]

 I’m a successful career mum turned entrepreneur (soon to be author..) and speaker. 

I was one of a few corporate women in tech who was successful to reach a level before hitting my head firmly on the glass ceiling. All while I was constantly having to choose between my kids and my career.  I was burnt out, overwhelmed and unfulfilled.

I wasn’t living, I was surviving and this outdated corporate career path wasn’t serving anyone. 

I took everything I learnt about systems, data and technology and created my first online business empowering leaders through training, webinars and coaching. Before finally accepting my calling to help others escape the outdated 9-5 and create a business that works for their life. Leveraging mindset and technology. 

I had the privilege of sitting down with my best friend Vicky, and delving deep into her remarkable journey of leaving her cozy life in the UK to embark on a new adventure in France. Where she shared her initial fears and doubts about the move, along with the overwhelming sense of loneliness and isolation she experienced in a foreign land. The bureaucratic hurdles in France didn't make things easier either.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Don't let fear hold you back: Despite feeling scared and uncertain, Victoria took the leap and moved to France. She encourages others to push past their fears and pursue their dreams.
• Seek support and ask for help: Victoria initially struggled with asking for help and felt like a failure for not understanding the bureaucracy. However, she learned the importance of reaching out for assistance and found that people were willing to offer support.
• Embrace change and adapt: Moving to a new country and starting a business brought many challenges for Victoria. However, she learned to adapt and make the most of her situation, even during the pandemic. She reframed her mindset and found ways to appreciate her new life.
• Value relationships and community: Throughout her journey, Victoria realised the importance of family, friends, and building a supportive community. She found comfort and strength in connecting with others, both in France and back in the UK.
• Live life to the fullest: Victoria's ultimate message is to seize opportunities and make the most of life. She encourages others to pursue their dreams, no matter how big or small, and to avoid regrets by taking action and enjoying every moment.

BEST MOMENTS
"I think it was ever going to happen… I just thought this is something he's got this idea in his head… it'll run its course… but it didn't."
"I think it's just the experience… life's too short… grab it if you can do it… just do it because I've… spoken to friends, family… that have wished they'd done something… and regret it."
"I'm the biggest wimp… if I can do it, anybody can… if there is a little dream… just do it because you don't want to get to that stage where you… regret it."
"It's not altogether happy… there are so many life lessons… she talks about her regret, her fears… but also about how COVID… helped her to flip that into being courageous and positive about making the most of her life's opportunities."
"You've got to somehow figure it out for yourself… it's just taking that leap of faith to go… I'm not perfect… I just don't know because this is completely alien to me."

VALUABLE RESOURCES
Download my FREE guide on how to become a lifestyle entrepreneur
https://sueparker.io/how-to-start-lifestyle-business-lm
Visit my website https://sueparker.io
Be part of my community https://sue.team/
Follow me on Instagram or TikTok @Iamsueparker
[email protected]

ABOUT THE HOST
I’m a successful career mum turned entrepreneur (soon to be author..) and speaker. 
I was one of a few corporate women in tech who was successful to reach a level before hitting my head firmly on the glass ceiling. All while I was constantly having to choose between my kids and my career.  I was burnt out, overwhelmed and unfulfilled.
I wasn’t living, I was surviving and this outdated corporate career path wasn’t serving anyone.
I took everything I learnt about systems, data and technology and created my first online business empowering leaders through training, webinars and coaching. Before finally accepting my calling to help others escape the outdated 9-5 and create a business that works for their life. Leveraging mindset and technology. 

Sue shares her summer read, "Be Your Future Self Now" by Dr. Benjamin Hardy, and delves into the concept of psychology and mindset work, exploring the idea that our future plays a significant role in shaping who we are today. She discusses the importance of reflecting on our past growth and achievements, as well as the need to connect with our future selves in order to set and achieve meaningful goals. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Failing as your future self is better than succeeding when you are your current self.
• Reflect on your past growth and accomplishments to gain perspective and motivation for future goals.
• Connect with your future self by setting clear goals and visualizing the person you want to become.
• Prioritize your goals and focus on the ones that will have the biggest impact on your future self.
• Embrace imperfect work and consistently put it out into the world to gain feedback and make progress towards your goals.

BEST MOMENTS

"Failing as your future self is better than succeeding when you are your current self."

"The person you are now in 10 years time will have evolved, grown, learned from new experiences, have different values, different viewpoints."

"What one goal that if I achieved it would make everything else so much easier."

"It's better to have tried and lost than never to have tried at all."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Download my FREE guide on how to become a lifestyle entrepreneur

https://sueparker.io/how-to-start-lifestyle-business-lm

Visit my website https://sueparker.net

 I’m a successful career mum turned entrepreneur (soon to be author..) and speaker. 

I was one of a few corporate women in tech who was successful to reach a level before hitting my head firmly on the glass ceiling. All while I was constantly having to choose between my kids and my career.  I was burnt out, overwhelmed and unfulfilled.

I wasn’t living, I was surviving and this outdated corporate career path wasn’t serving anyone. 

I took everything I learnt about systems, data and technology and created my first online business empowering leaders through training, webinars and coaching. Before finally

accepting my calling to help others escape the outdated 9-5 and create a business that works for their life. Leveraging mindset and technology.