Messy Business

By Kirsty Kianifard and Sarah Taylor

Welcome to Messy Business with your hosts Sarah Taylor (she/her) and Kirsty Kianifard (she/her). The show where we lift the lid on what it's really like to run a business, which we all know isn't anyw... more

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How many episodes does Messy Business have?

The podcast currently has 32 episodes available.

Messy Business episodes:

November 16, 2023Business Shake-Ups & Kylie Dance Breaks
Get ready for high-energy vibes! In this week's Messy Business podcast, we're bringing the party from the start. Join us for a lively chat filled with surprises, from the joy of unexpected gifts to dissecting disappointing customer experiences.

Kylie Dance Break Alert! Fresh from our dance-off, we dive into serious business talk. Explore with us the impact of changing client services and offers while keeping a laser focus on business integrity.
Listen in to find out:
The unexpected greatest gifts we're excited about!
Kirsty's eye-opening experience with a cafe's psychological contract break.
How to maintain top-notch quality during business shake-ups.
Dive into the decision-making process: re-branding vs. revising existing offerings.
And, of course, find out why Sarah was dancing with teaspoons before we hit record!
Get ready for our usual blend of fun and valuable business insights.

Grab Your Coffee and Tune In!

Get in touch with us at [email protected] - we always love to hear from you.

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Say hi to Kirsty Kianifard on social:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirstykianifard/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KirstyKianifard

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstykianifard/

Say hi to Sarah Taylor on social:

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorqueercoach/

https://www.instagram.com/proudwellness/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/
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24min
November 09, 2023Existential Crisis & Coaching Controversy
Join us in this week's episode where we explore our changing work dynamics since the closure of Kirsty's day spa and the opening of our new co-working space! Plus we share our biggest fears in life, the power of rituals, why life purpose matters (yes it’s always on the table!), and disruptive, polarising marketing.
Listen in to find out:
All about our new co-working set-up, and how dance breaks and accountability fuel our productivity!
Our answers to the question “What is your biggest fear?”
Why we love a good ritual and how these often seemingly simple practices can significantly contribute to our productivity and enjoyment.
How even if it were possible, we believe humans will never be content just living in luxury and ‘doing nothing’.
How Sarah got tangled up in the controversy surrounding a recent social media post about life coaching and therapy.
The importance of disruptive and polarising marketing in content creation and its role in engaging people.
And Sarah vs. Kirsty is back! Are you a give it to me any way you like kind of coffee lover… or someone who takes their coffee way more seriously and can't live without the latest coffee gadgets and gizmos?!

Get in touch with us at [email protected] - we always love to hear from you.

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Say hi to Kirsty Kianifard on social:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirstykianifard/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KirstyKianifard

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstykianifard/

Say hi to Sarah Taylor on social:

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorqueercoach/

https://www.instagram.com/proudwellness/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/
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46min
October 26, 2023The Midnight Epiphany: Reclaiming Responsibility & Rethinking Habits
In this week's Messy Business podcast episode Sarah’s still on her hot and sweaty travels, Kirsty’s reveling in 2am bed-times and we reveal the exciting results of our Kirsty vs Sarah poll on pants-pulling during massage. (We know…you’re on the edge of your seats!)
Transitions in life can be challenging, but they also lead to personal transformations that can change old outdated habits, shift unhelpful beliefs, and uncover new found freedom - bring on late nights of rock and roll and a possible end to a diet coke addiction!
Listen in to find out:
Why Kirsty no longer feels irresponsible when she stays out past midnight!
How changing our environment can help us get rid of bad habits and even shift outdated beliefs.
What addiction and secondary gain have in common.
Why sometimes others showing us they see us helps us to see and understand ourselves!
How to avoid overwhelming our communities with too much communication!
An honest and candid look at self-doubt and how it’s shown up recently in our businesses.
The delicate balance in massage etiquette and the result of the Kirsty vs Sarah challenge!
We cover a lot of ground in this one folks, so grab your favourite beverage (as long as it’s not diet coke haha!) and we’ll see you there!

Get in touch with us at [email protected] - we always love to hear from you.

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Say hi to Kirsty Kianifard on social:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirstykianifard/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KirstyKianifard

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstykianifard/

Say hi to Sarah Taylor on social:

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorqueercoach/

https://www.instagram.com/proudwellness/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/
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56min
October 19, 2023Exposed Buttocks & Bali Banter
In this week's episode Sarah's beaming in from her holiday in Bali, and Kirsty's getting all fired up about pulling down people's pants and breast massages. They also discuss reciprocity, wellness as an inside job, and why we still outsource business decisions to other people when we know the answer already!
Listen in to find out:
How we harness those high-frequency sparks of inspiration and magical downloads.
Sarah's tough limiting belief about reciprocity in relationships.
Why Kirsty has never been interested in solo travel.
Why Sarah keeps going solo even though it's not all love and light!
How patterns and past experiences get in the way of achieving our deepest desires and what you can do about it.
How wellness empowers us to connect back to our internal guidance systems.
Why we still ignore our intuitive knowing, it's not always because we don't trust ourselves.
Why Kirsty loves pulling people's pants down.
Breast Massages yay or nay?!
Are you a pro-pant puller or not? Let us know by sending us a DM over on IG or you can email us at [email protected] - we always love to get your messages.

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Say hi to Kirsty Kianifard on social:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirstykianifard/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KirstyKianifard

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstykianifard/

Say hi to Sarah Taylor on social:

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorqueercoach/

https://www.instagram.com/proudwellness/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/
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1h 13min
October 05, 2023No Alcohol, No Drugs...Just Conscious Connection
In this week's episode we’re keeping it real with conversations about the hypocrisy of the wellness world, how to support loved ones with addictions, and navigating feelings of shame.
We also share our thoughts on why people think we’re shy or aloof, and the different types of connection and how they fulfill us, turn us on, or turn us off!
Listen in to find out:
What Kirsty did in Ibiza and how it expanded her whole being in more ways than one, and it wasn’t because she took shrooms or LSD.
Our thoughts on the idea of having a ‘best’ version of ourselves.
Why the wellness world is so hypocritical and how it makes us feel like we’re doing it wrong!
How shame is a barrier to connection and authenticity.
Sarah’s shame about being a non-drinker for 5 years.
The 12 types of shame as categorised by Brene Brown.
How to support our friends and loved ones when they stop drinking and we still drink.
If you’ve experienced shame around your non-drinking or anything else, then we’d love to hear from you. Or if you’ve learned ways to support a loved one with their sobriety, please get in touch - and we’ll share on the pod next week. Sharing stories can be one of the most helpful ways to support others with their struggles.

You can contact us at [email protected] or on our socials:

Say hi to Kirsty Kianifard on social:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirstykianifard/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KirstyKianifard

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstykianifard/

Say hi to Sarah Taylor on social:

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorqueercoach/

https://www.instagram.com/proudwellness/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/
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1h 5min
September 22, 2023Time Travel, Grief's Magnetism & Madonna at The Office
In this week's Messy Business, we’re discussing everything from mind-reading, the vastness of grief, and big bold goal setting to whether a Madonna T-Shirt is appropriate workwear.
Listen in to find out:
Why we believe that humans will soon have the potential to teleport across time and space!
The different ways we experience grief and Kirsty’s wave analogy!
How grief gathers grief like an energetic magnet.
What happened when Angels appeared in the middle of the podcast recording!
What being ‘professional’ means and doesn’t mean to us.
Why what we wear DOES matter!
Kirsty’s big goal setting and why it’s on the agenda before we see the year out!
Sarah’s first tentative steps towards anti-aging treatments and our question for you!
We’d love to know if you’re interested in Sarah’s Fu-Fu journey (should it continue haha!) and of course, please share any ‘Why on Earth’ questions with us so we can shout you out on the Pod!
As always, get in touch with your magic moments, messy business stories, challenges or weird experiences - it’s all welcome here!!!

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Say hi to Kirsty Kianifard on social:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirstykianifard/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KirstyKianifard

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstykianifard/

Say hi to Sarah Taylor on social:

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorqueercoach/

https://www.instagram.com/proudwellness/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/
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1h 10min
September 14, 2023Existential Crisis & The Dark Energy Of Competition
In this week's Messy Business we introduce a new feature ‘Why On Earth?!’, Kirsty has a rant about people being overly discerning about their coffee, and we deep dive into whether we’re all here to fulfill a life Mission or Purpose - and what even does that mean?
Listen in to find out:
The ‘wacky’ things that stress us out, including dogs in costumes and other people's OTT drink requests.
Can the 80/20 rule, time-blocking and the extra one percent improve your business success?
How Kirsty’s client TV appearance got us pondering the existential question of life purpose.
Our Whoop fitness competition and why it pisses us off and brings us joy all at once.
Why competition can be a powerful force for positive change or a dark melting pot of sabotage and bad karma.
We want to hear from you!
Share your Why On Earth?! question with us and we’ll discuss on the pod or get in touch with your magic moments, messy business stories, challenges or weird experiences - it’s all welcome here!!!

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Say hi to Kirsty Kianifard on social:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirstykianifard/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KirstyKianifard

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstykianifard/

Say hi to Sarah Taylor on social:

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorqueercoach/

https://www.instagram.com/proudwellness/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/
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1h 3min
September 07, 2023Transcending Space, Time & Taxi Terrors
In this week's episode Kirsty and Sarah share the inside story on their last-minute decision to fly to Jersey for a music festival, yep literally the day before they got on the plane, their thoughts on transcending time and space, as well as disturbing taxi rides and self-scan sandwiches.

Listen in to find out:
How we expanded time and space by taking a last-minute flight to Jersey.
Why neggy vibes from taxi drivers and plane passengers did nothing to spoil our joy.
What we learned from the long-term car parking bus driver.
What it is that Sarah really loves about ex-Spice girl Mel C.
How switching up your environment creates greater creativity, presence and surrender.
The hand baggage debacle, criminal? or was it just a bit of innocent confusion?
Please email us with your own magic moments, questions, conversation topics or messy business experiences, as we love to share them on the podcast.
Random questions, anecdotes, business challenges or weird experiences all welcome!!!

Contact us at [email protected] or on Instagram @sarahtaylorqueercoach or @kirstykianifard we always love to hear from you!

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Say hi to Kirsty Kianifard on social:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirstykianifard/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KirstyKianifard

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstykianifard/

Say hi to Sarah Taylor on social:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorqueercoach/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/
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49min
August 31, 2023Belly-Buttons & Hotel Room Horrors
In this weeks Messy Business we're discussing why the saying "woke up on the wrong side of the bed" is so damaging, and Kirsty shares a mic drop quote about "settling" that has us reflecting on why we sometimes believe that it's us that must be wrong as opposed to the situation, the person, the job, the life etc.

We also dive into listener Grace's question about our Phobia's and Sarah's experiences of living with OCD and pull 3 Spirit Animal oracle cards that are giving us all the feels, including one for you, our Messy Business community!!!

Listen in to find out:
Why "Are you REALLY ok?" is such a nuanced question.
The mic drop quote that is easier said than done!
Why Sarah is using baby analogies to describe her business evolution and growth.
Why it's important to accept the transient nature of our day to day experiences.
The difference between OCD and Phobias and what Kirsty and Sarah's are.
Our thoughts on belly-buttons, inny, outies and fetishes.
Why Kirsty is afraid to sleep in a hotel room alone.
Our thoughts on our irrational fears and the negative impact of hypervigilance.
We loved receiving Grace's question so if you have anything you'd like us to talk about, email us at [email protected] and we'll talk about it on the show!

Random questions, anecdotes, business challenges or weird experiences all welcome!!!

Contact us at [email protected] or on Instagram @sarahtaylorqueercoach or @kirstykianifard we always love to hear from you!

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Say hi to Kirsty Kianifard on social:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirstykianifard/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KirstyKianifard

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstykianifard/

Say hi to Sarah Taylor on social:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorqueercoach/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/
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1h 1min
August 24, 2023Embracing Banter, Owning Mistakes, & the Olive Branch
In this weeks Messy Business podcast episode we discuss the art of banter, why we hesitate to talk about our work in social situations and why it's so hard to make the first move and hold out an olive branch to someone else when relationships get sticky. We also discuss our love of the humble olive and the joy of meeting other business owners who just 'get it'...

Listen in to find out:
The advice Kirsty would give to her 10-year-old self that she wouldn't give to her 20-year-old self!
Why Dame Kelly Holmes's public apology was so necessary and what we can learn from it.
How holding our hands up for our f*ck-ups can transform our relationships.
The power of accepting that not everything is fixable.
Why talking about work in social and family situations gives us bad vibes.
What happened when our Mums wanted to know "What is it you actually do?!"
Kirsty announces her new programme 'The House of Energy Mastery', check it out HERE and if you want to join the Proud Wellness Partner Directory you can do that HERE.

You can contact us at [email protected] or on Instagram @sarahtaylorqueercoach or @kirstykianifard we always love to hear from you!

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FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE WELLNESS EVOLUTION FESTIVAL 2023:

Festival website: https://wellnessevolutionfestival.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnessevolutionfest/

Say hi to Kirsty Kianifard on social:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirstykianifard/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KirstyKianifard

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstykianifard/

Say hi to Sarah Taylor on social:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorqueercoach/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/
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57min

FAQs about Messy Business:

How many episodes does Messy Business have?

The podcast currently has 32 episodes available.