Raw & Real with Clare Garner | With Women Who Are Doing The Damn Thing

I think one of the hardest parts about building a business isn’t strategy.

It isn’t social media.

It isn’t even growth.

It’s learning to trust yourself again.

In this episode of Raw & Real, I sit down with Toni Addinall for one of those conversations that goes far deeper than business strategy.

We talk about leaving corporate careers.

Walking away from things that no longer align.

Starting again.

Building purpose-led businesses.

Learning to stop forcing yourself into boxes that were never built for you in the first place.

Toni shares what happened when after a 24-year career she had a moment she simply couldn’t ignore anymore.

A voice telling her:

"You need to do this yourself."

What followed wasn’t overnight success.

It was uncertainty.

Identity shifts.

Trying things.

Getting things wrong.

Figuring out what actually fit.

And honestly… I think so many people are going to hear themselves in this conversation.

We also dive into:

✨ Founder identity shifts and entrepreneurship
✨ Leaving corporate and building purpose-led businesses
✨ Why alignment matters more than doing what you ‘should’ do
✨ Self-trust in business and entrepreneurship
✨ Building support systems instead of doing everything yourself
✨ Masculine structure and feminine expression in business
✨ Why business owners struggle to let go and delegate
✨ Finding your movement and becoming known for something bigger than what you sell
✨ Building businesses that support your life rather than consume it

One of my favourite parts of this conversation was talking about the difference between building a business around pressure…

Versus building one around alignment.

Because honestly?

There gets to be another way.

A way that feels lighter.

Cleaner.

More sustainable.

More you.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re building something successful whilst simultaneously feeling disconnected from yourself…

This episode is for you ❤️

🎧 Tune in now.

And if this lands for you, screenshot the episode, tag me @claregarnerofficial and tell me your biggest takeaway.

And honestly…

If you’re currently in that weird messy middle where you know something needs to change but you can’t quite see what yet…

Trust yourself.

The next step usually appears before the whole staircase 🤍

Honestly… I think far too many business owners are building on borrowed land.

More posting.

More social media.

More content.

More visibility.

More trying to stay ‘consistent’.

And then wondering why business still feels harder than it should.

In this episode of Raw & Real, I sit down with decluttering specialist and organising philosopher Janine McDonald for what started as a conversation around home organisation… and very quickly became a much bigger conversation around business growth, authority, visibility and why so many entrepreneurs are focusing on the wrong things.

We talk about:

✨ The connection between your environment and mental wellbeing
✨ Decision paralysis and why overwhelm keeps people stuck
✨ Building a business around purpose and passion
✨ Visibility vs authority and why they are NOT the same thing
✨ Why social media isn’t always the growth strategy people think it is
✨ Podcasting as a business ecosystem rather than ‘just content’
✨ Why guesting on platforms without building your own can keep you invisible
✨ Building movements, positioning and becoming known for something bigger than what you sell
✨ Creating freedom through business strategy and authority building

Because honestly?

You are not here to become a full-time content creator.

You are not here to spend your life throwing spaghetti at the wall hoping something sticks 😅

You’re here to build something sustainable.

Something strategic.

Something that creates freedom.

One of my favourite moments in this conversation was diving into something I am SO passionate about:

The difference between visibility and authority.

Because getting seen isn’t always the problem.

Sometimes the gap isn’t more content.

It’s positioning.

Credibility.

Movement.

Authority.

And creating a business ecosystem that keeps working even when you’re offline.

If business currently feels like it only works when YOU are constantly showing up…

Constantly posting…

Constantly chasing…

This episode is for you 🤍

🎧 Tune in now.

And if this lands for you, screenshot the episode, tag me on Instagram @claregarnerofficial and tell me your biggest takeaway.

And if you’re sat there thinking:

"Holy shit… I think I’ve built my business backwards…"

DM me VIP ❤️

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So many business owners think the answer is:

More posting.

More social media.

More visibility.

More content.

And honestly?

Most of the time… that isn’t actually the problem.

In this episode of Raw & Real, I sit down with children’s sleep consultant and twin sleep specialist Amanda Hinton, who is 7 months into building her business and navigating that point so many entrepreneurs hit…

"I know I’m good at what I do… but how do I get more people to know I exist?"

And what unfolded ended up becoming such an important conversation around:

✨ Visibility vs authority
✨ Why niching down can actually accelerate growth
✨ The mistake so many entrepreneurs make when building a business
✨ Why social media isn’t always the answer
✨ Building trust at scale
✨ Business ecosystems that create freedom
✨ Why podcasting isn’t really about podcasting at all
✨ How to position yourself as the obvious choice in your industry
✨ Creating inbound opportunities instead of constantly chasing clients

Because if business only works when YOU are constantly posting…

Constantly chasing…

Constantly trying to convince people…

That isn’t freedom.

And honestly?

You didn’t build a business to become a full-time content creator.

We also talk about one of my favourite topics:

Authority.

Because the businesses growing sustainably long term aren’t always the loudest.

They’re the ones positioned properly.

The ones building trust.

The ones becoming known for something specific.

The ones creating ecosystems that keep working even when they’re offline.

And somewhere in this conversation Amanda went from:

"Podcasts probably aren’t for me..."

To:

"Oh... this changes everything."

If you’re trying to grow your business…

Get more visible…

Create more freedom…

Or stop feeling like everything depends entirely on YOU…

This episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now.

And if this lands for you, screenshot the episode, tag me on Instagram @claregarnerofficial and tell me your biggest takeaway 🤍

DM me VIP if business currently feels like it only works when you’re constantly ‘on’.

So many entrepreneurs think the answer is more visibility. More content. More consistency. More showing up. But honestly? What if the thing holding your business back isn’t visibility at all… it’s systems?

In this episode of Raw & Real, I’m joined by Najma Khan, entrepreneur, Profit First expert and business owner who started with just $500 and built a successful business by doing one thing differently from day one: building systems that actually support sustainable growth.

We dive into:

✨ Why so many small businesses fail within the first few years
✨ The mistake entrepreneurs make when they become too dependent on themselves
✨ Why passion alone isn’t enough to grow a sustainable business
✨ Business systems that create freedom and long-term growth
✨ The importance of knowing your numbers as a founder
✨ Why visibility without conversion won’t build a profitable business
✨ How podcast strategy, backend systems and authority work together
✨ Why entrepreneurs burn out trying to ‘do it all’
✨ Building businesses that create impact, profit and freedom

We also talk about something I’m massively passionate about — the difference between building a business that constantly needs YOU… versus building one with the structure to actually support the life you want to live.

Because honestly?

More content isn’t always the answer.

More visibility isn’t always the answer.

Sometimes the answer is building the right systems behind the scenes.

If you’re a founder, entrepreneur, business owner, coach, consultant or building a personal brand and wondering why growth still feels harder than it should… this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now and if this episode resonates, share it to your stories and tag me @claregarnerofficial

🤍 And if your podcast or business currently feels like it only works when YOU are constantly ‘on’ — DM me VIP.

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After weeks away from the podcast, I’m finally back… and honestly, everything has changed.

In this raw and unfiltered solo episode, I’m sharing the full story of:
→ moving to Egypt with my 2 daughters
→ rebuilding my life after heartbreak
→ selling almost everything I owned in just 10 days
→ finding unexpected peace, freedom and alignment in El Gouna
→ and the huge shifts happening inside both my life and business right now.

But this episode isn’t just about moving abroad.

It’s about what happens when you stop building a business that relies on you being constantly ‘on’… and start building one rooted in authority, positioning and freedom instead.

I also dive into:
→ why most businesses are focusing on the wrong growth strategies
→ the real gap between sales & marketing
→ warm inbound leads vs cold outreach
→ why authority positioning matters more than ever
→ and how I’m now helping founders become the obvious choice in their industries through strategic platforms, ecosystems and visibility.

If you’ve been craving:
✨ more freedom
✨ more ease
✨ a business that actually supports your life
✨ or permission to completely reinvent yourself…

this episode is for you.

If you’re ready to build a business that creates warm inbound leads, authority and freedom without you needing to be constantly online…

DM me ‘VIP’ on Instagram @claregarnerofficial or connect with me on Facebook to explore a VIP Strategy Day 🤍

What if the thing you’re waiting to “feel ready” for…
is actually the thing that creates your clarity?

In this Raw & Real conversation, I’m sitting down with Danielle as she’s in the middle of building her podcast — not after it’s polished, not once it’s “figured out”… but right in the thick of it.

We go deep into:

→ what it actually takes to build a podcast that grows your business
→ why most people stay stuck in “waiting” instead of moving
→ the difference between intuition vs fear (and how to tell the difference)
→ why messy action creates more clarity than overthinking ever will
→ how to turn your voice into a movement — not just more content

We also break open one of the biggest shifts I see:

Most people are building their podcast like content creators…
instead of using it as a client-generating ecosystem.

This is where everything changes.

Because when your podcast is built properly, it doesn’t just “share your voice”…

It:
→ builds authority
→ deepens connection
→ and brings in aligned clients consistently

And it does that whether you’re “on” or not.

This episode is for you if you know you’re here for more…

but you keep finding yourself waiting for the right time, the right clarity, or the perfect plan.

Because the truth?

That moment doesn’t come first.

You create it by moving.

If this episode landed and you’re ready to stop overthinking and actually build this into your business…

Message me “VIP” and I’ll show you exactly how we anchor your podcast as a movement + client-generating machine 🤍

If you’re building your brand through visibility alone… this is the episode that will shift everything.

In this Raw & Real conversation, I sit down with Carla — a memoir writer in the middle of building her platform — and we go deep into one of the biggest mistakes I see entrepreneurs making right now:

👉 building on borrowed platforms instead of their own.

We unpack what it actually takes to turn your voice into a movement, why podcast guesting alone won’t grow your business, and how to stop being “busy creating content” and start thinking like a CEO.

Inside this episode, I walk you through:

→ why you should build your own podcast before guesting on others
→ the difference between being a content creator vs a business owner
→ how to create a movement-led brand that people buy into (not just follow)
→ the exact shift from visibility → authority → clients
→ how to build a client-generating podcast ecosystem (not just content)
→ why your business needs cash + clients — not just audience growth
→ how to structure your platform so your book, offers, and opportunities actually convert

This isn’t about more content.

This is about building something that actually works.

Because your podcast shouldn’t just be a place where you speak…

It should be the thing that:

→ grows your audience
→ positions your authority
→ and consistently brings in aligned clients and opportunities

This is exactly how I’ve built Raw & Real — and why my business continues to grow, even when I’m not “on.”

If you’re ready to stop guessing and start building a platform that actually scales your business…

this episode will show you where to start.

✨ Want help building your podcast as a client-generating ecosystem?
DM me “VIP” on Instagram → @claregarnerofficial
or connect with me on Facebook → Clare Garner

Let’s build something that actually moves.

You can be in it… and still be leading.

That’s what this episode is really about.

Because so many women think they need to have everything figured out before they show up, before they lead, before they build something meaningful.

But that’s not real.

In this conversation with Hanna— a mindset coach in the weight loss space — we go into what it actually looks like to build your voice, your business, and your life while you’re still in it.

We talk about:
– navigating different cultures, relationships, and identity
– building a business in a space that doesn’t fully understand what you do
– the difference between sharing your story vs leading a movement
– why mindset alone isn’t enough without structure
– and what it really takes to turn your voice into something that actually moves

Because your voice isn’t the problem.

It’s whether you’ve built something that can hold it.

This is exactly what I see over and over again.

Women with powerful stories.
Powerful voices.
Powerful work.

But no structure behind it.

So they stay stuck in:
→ posting
→ overthinking
→ inconsistency
→ not converting

Not because they’re not good enough.

Because nothing is actually holding them.

This is what I change.

Inside my VIP Authority Install Days, we don’t just “start a podcast”.

We build:
– your movement
– your messaging
– your podcast as your ecosystem
– your client pathway

All in one day.

So you leave with something that actually supports you…
holds you…
and converts.

Not months from now.

Now.

And if what you felt in this episode goes deeper than just business…

If you’re craving the kind of space where you get to be fully seen, fully expressed, and experience this in your body —

Real & Raw: The Expression is coming.

Because once you feel that level of truth in a room…

you don’t go back.

—

If you’re ready for either of those next steps:

DM me “VIP” or “SEDONA” on Instagram @claregarnerofficial

No more hovering.

Let’s move.

🤍

In this episode, I’m joined by Natalie for a beautiful, layered conversation around voice, authenticity, purpose, remigration, impact, and what it really means to use your voice for good.

Natalie shares her journey of moving back to the Netherlands after nearly 20 years in Kenya, bringing her partner and children into a completely new life chapter, and rebuilding both personally and professionally from that place.

But what makes this conversation so powerful is the deeper why behind her work.

Because helping people use their voice isn’t just a business for Natalie.

It’s deeply personal.

We talk about:

→ how early pain can shape the purpose you’re here to lead
→ why authenticity is more than “just be yourself”
→ the connection between voice, freedom, and impact
→ what it means to create little pockets of courage and change in the world
→ how to make your voice heard in business, in leadership, and in life
→ why using your voice is not just about speaking louder
→ and how real transformation happens when people feel safe enough to express what’s true

We also explore how voice work can support people in radically different spaces:

from choir sessions and community events
to refugees rebuilding identity
to employees finding the courage to speak up in corporate environments.

Because the truth is…

your voice is not just a tool.

It’s a vehicle.

For freedom.
For action.
For connection.
For change.

And if you’ve ever felt like your voice doesn’t matter, or that what you have to say is too small to make a difference, this episode is your reminder that change often starts in the smallest moments:

one question
one invitation
one honest conversation
one act of courage

That’s how movements begin.

And if listening to this has made you realise that your voice, your message, or your mission is ready for more structure behind it…

this is exactly what I help women build inside my VIP Podcast Authority Install Days.

Because your voice is powerful — but it becomes even more powerful when it has the right movement, messaging, strategy, and ecosystem behind it.

In one day, we build the full structure behind your podcast so it stops being “just another thing you do” and starts becoming the vehicle that feeds your whole business.

If you’re ready to make your voice work for you, DM me VIP on Instagram @claregarnerofficial or hit the link here

In this episode, I’m joined by Britney Smith for a real, raw conversation around feminine leadership, intuition, burnout, business growth, and what it actually looks like to build from embodiment instead of constant hustle.

Britney shares her journey from the corporate world into entrepreneurship, and how burnout became the catalyst for a completely different way of living, leading, and doing business.

We talk about:

→ why so many women are craving slower, softer, more intuitive ways of building
→ the difference between feminine flow and just being energetically scattered
→ what it means to become the embodied version of the woman you’re here to be
→ why success taking time is not failure — it’s normal
→ how personal growth, business growth, and identity shifts are all deeply connected
→ pricing, self-worth, and the belief work behind charging more
→ and why intuition is powerful… but still needs structure if you actually want it to support your business

This episode goes somewhere really powerful because what begins as a conversation about feminine leadership becomes a deeper truth bomb around how most women are building their podcast and visibility backwards.

Not because they’re not talented.
Not because they don’t have a message.

But because they’re treating their podcast like content instead of treating it like an ecosystem.

And that is a completely different conversation.

If you’ve been trying to grow your business through intuition alone…
or you’ve got a podcast, a message, or a movement in you, but no real strategy behind it yet…

this episode is going to land.

Because being intuitive does not mean being unsupported.

And feminine leadership works best when the masculine structure is finally strong enough to hold it.

And if this episode has made you realise that you’ve been building your voice, your content, or your podcast without the actual systems to support it…

this is exactly what I help women fix inside my VIP Podcast Authority Install Days.

We don’t just “record a podcast.”

In one day, we build the movement, messaging, client pathway, funnels, and full ecosystem behind it — so your voice actually starts generating cash, clients, and opportunities.

This is the one day of masculine structure that allows your feminine to finally feel safe enough to lead.

If that’s calling you, DM me VIP on Instagram @claregarnerofficial or head to the link here