Real Talk Podcast

Welcome to Real Talk with Pippa, Siobhan, Lorraine, and Hayley — the unapologetically honest podcast where we dive deep into real life, real business, and real conversations.

In this episode, the ladies confront a topic we all wrestle with: brutally honest feedback. Why do people hold back? Why is it hard to give or receive truth-telling that could actually fuel your personal or professional growth? And what happens when we don't speak up?

From people-pleasing tendencies, to friendship fallouts, to the emotional minefield of giving feedback in business and relationships, the Real Talk team shares stories, strategies, and raw reflections on how feedback - when delivered with love and intention - can be a catalyst for transformation.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The difference between honest feedback vs. harmful criticism

• How to deliver tough truths with compassion

• Navigating defensiveness in close relationships

• Feedback in leadership, team management, and client relationships

• The psychological triggers behind our fear of confrontation

• Real stories of feedback gone right… and very wrong

• Why feedback is essential for personal development and business growth

• The art of asking permission before offering advice

Plus, we wrap with a hilarious chat about the random stuff we’ve all been buying online lately (spoiler alert: collagen creams and TikTok finds galore).

Perfect for listeners who:

• Are entrepreneurs, creatives, or business leaders

• Struggle with giving or receiving constructive feedback

• Want to improve communication in relationships

• We are working on personal development and mindset growth

• Enjoy candid, heartfelt discussions with real women keeping it 100%

MEET YOUR HOSTS

Hayley Appleby-Burtt – Branding expert, designer & creative genius. Founder of Orange Lamb. Loves a dance floor moment.

Lorraine Lewis MBA – Award-winning speaker, charity founder & business leader. CEO of The Lewis Foundation, ex-lawyer, and adrenaline junkie. 

Siobhan Mears – Multi-entrepreneur, business strategist & mentor. Founder of The Mears Collective & Elevate Base. Mindset queen & wellness advocate.

Pippa Savory – Leadership coach, wellness enthusiast & adventure seeker. Interior design lover & nature-obsessed entrepreneur.

Together, they’re bringing you REAL conversations about business, success, mindset, and life.

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In this episode of the Real Talk Podcast, we tackle a burning question that many entrepreneurs, coaches, and creatives face:

Do business awards and professional certifications actually matter—or are they just shiny distractions from real impact?

From heartfelt experiences to industry insights, this discussion explores the blurred lines between genuine recognition and strategic marketing, diving into what awards and accreditations really say about a business—and whether they truly influence client decisions.

• The real value (or lack thereof) behind business awards
  

• How to tell if an award is authentic or a paid vanity metric
  

• When chasing credentials becomes a distraction from actual progress
  

• Why some awards are just expensive marketing gimmicks
  

• What clients actually look for: results, reviews, and real connection
  

• The role of honest feedback in personal and professional growth
  

• Accreditation vs lived experience: What builds more trust?
  

• Building a brand based on substance, not surface-level accolades

  
  

MEET YOUR HOSTS:

Hayley Appleby-Burtt – Branding expert, designer & creative genius. Founder of Orange Lamb. Loves a dance floor moment.

Lorraine Lewis MBA – Award-winning speaker, charity founder & business leader. CEO of The Lewis Foundation, ex-lawyer, and adrenaline junkie. 

Siobhan Mears – Multi-entrepreneur, business strategist & mentor. Founder of The Mears Collective & Elevate Base. Mindset queen & wellness advocate.

Pippa Savory – Leadership coach, wellness enthusiast & adventure seeker. Interior design lover & nature-obsessed entrepreneur.

Together, they’re bringing you REAL conversations about business, success, mindset, and life.

HELP US GROW! 

If you loved this episode, here’s how you can support us:

RATE – Give us a 5***** review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify

REVIEW – Tell us what you think! Your feedback helps us create more of what you love.

SHARE – Know a female entrepreneur who needs this? Send this episode to her now!

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Connect with us:Have a question, challenge, or topic you want us to cover? Submit your question via email [email protected]

Want to be featured on the show? Send us a voice note via Instagram sharing your business challenge, and we might answer it in an upcoming episode!

In this deeply honest and relatable episode, your favourite hosts dive into a topic that hits close to home for many ambitious women; what happens when success doesn’t feel as good as you thought it would!?

From hitting six-figure goals and building thriving businesses to navigating burnout, disconnection, and societal expectations, this episode is a real-time reflection on values, alignment, and redefining success on your own terms.

Join us as we unpack

• When achieving career goals still feels empty
• The hidden emotional weight behind big milestones
• Balancing ambition with mental wellbeing
• Money mindset, fear of loss, and scarcity loops
• Leaving successful jobs or clients that no longer align
• How your version of success can (and should) evolve
• 
  he power of pausing to realign with your true purpose
• Why self-worth, fulfilment, and happiness aren’t found in hustle culture
  

We also answer a heartfelt listener question: "Why didn’t I feel anything when I reached my goal?" — and offer powerful strategies to reconnect with your why.

Expect plenty of laughter, realness, storytelling, and takeaways from women who’ve been there.

MEET YOUR HOSTS

Hayley Appleby-Burtt – Branding expert, designer & creative genius. Founder of Orange Lamb. Loves a dance floor moment.

Lorraine Lewis MBA – Award-winning speaker, charity founder & business leader. CEO of The Lewis Foundation, ex-lawyer, and adrenaline junkie. 

Siobhan Mears – Multi-entrepreneur, business strategist & mentor. Founder of The Mears Collective & Elevate Base. Mindset queen & wellness advocate.

Pippa Savory – Leadership coach, wellness enthusiast & adventure seeker. Interior design lover & nature-obsessed entrepreneur.

Together, they’re bringing you REAL conversations about business, success, mindset, and life.

HELP US GROW! 

If you loved this episode, here’s how you can support us:RATE – Give us a 5***** review on Apple Podcasts & SpotifyREVIEW – Tell us what you think! Your feedback helps us create more of what you love.SHARE – Know a female entrepreneur who needs this? Send this episode to her now!

Let’s create the ultimate support network for women in business.

JOIN THE REAL TALK COMMUNITY

Connect with us:Have a question, challenge, or topic you want us to cover? Submit your question via email [email protected]

Want to be featured on the show? Send us a voice note via Instagram sharing your business challenge, and we might answer it in an upcoming episode!

This week, your business besties share an uplifting and candid episode which dives into why so many high-achieving women find it difficult to rest and what it really takes to prioritise well-being without guilt. 

Through personal stories that range from dancing at garage brunches to healing through nature, journaling, and creative expression, the conversation unpacks the emotional toll of burnout and the cultural conditioning that equates self-worth with constant productivity. 

The group explores how rest can be a form of mindfulness, connection, and joy rather than a reward for overwork.

Listeners will discover practical ways to identify burnout, integrate restful rituals into daily life, and shift their mindset around rest and self-care. 

Whether you are a busy professional, entrepreneur, parent, or all of the above, this episode offers powerful insights to help you slow down, recharge, and reconnect with what matters most. Rest is not laziness. It is a necessary and intentional act of self-respect.

• Signs of emotional burnout and why women often miss them
  

• Reframing rest: from feeling guilty to seeing it as a necessity
  

• The surprising power of joyful movement (like sober brunch dancing!)
  

• Why “doing nothing” isn’t laziness, but radical self-respect
  

• How mindfulness, gardening, and creative hobbies can be healing
  

• Using tools like journaling and nature walks for clarity and connection
  

• Building non-negotiable self-care into weekly routines
  

• Navigating rest when managing a business, raising kids, or both
  

• Real advice for those feeling like they must “earn” their rest
  

• Listener Q&A: What’s at stake if you don’t slow down?

MEET YOUR HOSTS

Hayley Appleby-Burtt – Branding expert, designer & creative genius. Founder of Orange Lamb. Loves a dance floor moment.

Lorraine Lewis MBA – Award-winning speaker, charity founder & business leader. CEO of The Lewis Foundation, ex-lawyer, and adrenaline junkie. 

Siobhan Mears – Multi-entrepreneur, business strategist & mentor. Founder of The Mears Collective & Elevate Base. Mindset queen & wellness advocate.

Pippa Savory – Leadership coach, wellness enthusiast & adventure seeker. Interior design lover & nature-obsessed entrepreneur.

Together, they’re bringing you REAL conversations about business, success, mindset, and life.

HELP US GROW! 

If you loved this episode, here’s how you can support us:

RATE – Give us a 5***** review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify

REVIEW – Tell us what you think! Your feedback helps us create more of what you love.

SHARE – Know a female entrepreneur who needs this? Send this episode to her now!

Let’s create the ultimate support network for women in business.

JOIN THE REAL TALK COMMUNITY

Connect with us:Have a question, challenge, or topic you want us to cover? Submit your question via email [email protected]

Want to be featured on the show? Send us a voice note via Instagram sharing your business challenge, and we might answer it in an upcoming episode!

In this episode of Real Talk Podcast, hosts Pippa, Hayley, Lorraine, and Siobhan dive deep into the emotional, practical, and spiritual sides of what it means to live with intention and make your life count.

Titled around the popular but often shallowly used acronym YOLO (You Only Live Once), this discussion turns the phrase on its head, offering soul-stirring reflections on mortality, purpose, and the uncomfortable truth that time waits for no one. Through personal stories, health scares, lifestyle audits, and wake-up calls, the ladies unpack how to break free from autopilot living, realign with your values, and pursue the life you truly desire.

Whether you're feeling stuck in survival mode, disconnected from your purpose, or simply craving more meaning in your days, this episode will challenge you to reclaim your time, prioritise joy, and start taking action today.

What You'll Learn This Week:

• Why most of us live like we have forever - and how to change that mindset

• What cancer patients, caregivers, and grief teach us about living fully

• How to recognise if you’re living in “comfort drift” mode - and what to do about it

• The importance of micro-actions vs. waiting for “the big moment”

• How to build a life rooted in purpose, values, freedom, and joy

• Powerful mindset reframes that shift you from surviving to thriving

• Real talk on money, materialism, and what truly matters

MEET YOUR HOSTS

Hayley Appleby-Burtt – Branding expert, designer & creative genius. Founder of Orange Lamb. Loves a dance floor moment.

Lorraine Lewis MBA – Award-winning speaker, charity founder & business leader. CEO of The Lewis Foundation, ex-lawyer, and adrenaline junkie. 

Siobhan Mears – Multi-entrepreneur, business strategist & mentor. Founder of The Mears Collective & Elevate Base. Mindset queen & wellness advocate.

Pippa Savory – Leadership coach, wellness enthusiast & adventure seeker. Interior design lover & nature-obsessed entrepreneur.

Together, they’re bringing you REAL conversations about business, success, mindset, and life.

HELP US GROW! 

If you loved this episode, here’s how you can support us:

RATE – Give us a 5***** review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify

REVIEW – Tell us what you think! Your feedback helps us create more of what you love.

SHARE – Know a female entrepreneur who needs this? Send this episode to her now!

Let’s create the ultimate support network for women in business.

JOIN THE REAL TALK COMMUNITY

Connect with us:Have a question, challenge, or topic you want us to cover? Submit your question via email [email protected]

Want to be featured on the show? Send us a voice note via Instagram sharing your business challenge, and we might answer it in an upcoming episode!

In this powerful episode of Real Talk, we're asking a critical question every entrepreneur, business owner, and founder must answer: Is your business truly bulletproof?

Your business besties Hayley, Lorraine, Pippa and Siobhan dive deep into the realities of business growth, burnout, financial sustainability, and the importance of building a business that can thrive - even when you're not at your desk. 

They share personal reflections, actionable strategies, and real-world examples on how to create multiple income streams, protect your energy, systemize and automate your operations, and bulletproof your business for long-term success.

If you're a female entrepreneur, coach, consultant, service-based business owner, or a founder feeling stuck in the "time for money" trap, this episode is a must-listen!

Whether you're scaling, stabilising, or starting to diversify, you'll learn exactly what it takes to create a resilient, profitable business model that serves your life — not the other way around.

From this episode, you will learn:

* How to create multiple revenue streams (without overwhelming yourself)

* Why protecting your energy is a non-negotiable business strategy

* The real meaning of scaling (hint: it’s not just about growing bigger!)

* How to systemize and automate your business for sustainability

* The hidden dangers of reactive business models — and how to fix them

* Building passive income in realistic, achievable ways

* When to pivot your business model — and when to stay the course

* Why knowing your numbers, margins, and profitability is key to growth

* Mindset shifts that help you stop burning out and start thriving

MEET YOUR HOSTS

Hayley Appleby-Burtt – Branding expert, designer & creative genius. Founder of Orange Lamb. Loves a dance floor moment.

Lorraine Lewis MBA – Award-winning speaker, charity founder & business leader. CEO of The Lewis Foundation, ex-lawyer, and adrenaline junkie. 

Siobhan Mears – Multi-entrepreneur, business strategist & mentor. Founder of The Mears Collective & Elevate Base. Mindset queen & wellness advocate.

Pippa Savory – Leadership coach, wellness enthusiast & adventure seeker. Interior design lover & nature-obsessed entrepreneur.

Together, they’re bringing you REAL conversations about business, success, mindset, and life.

If you loved this episode, here’s how you can support us:

RATE – Give us a 5***** review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify

REVIEW – Tell us what you think! Your feedback helps us create more of what you love.

SHARE – Know a female entrepreneur who needs this? Send this episode to her now!

Let’s create the ultimate support network for women in business.

Connect with us:Have a question, challenge, or topic you want us to cover? Submit your question via email [email protected]

Want to be featured on the show? Send us a voice note via Instagram sharing your business challenge, and we might answer it in an upcoming episode!

Are you building a business that actually feels aligned with who you are -  or are you chasing success that doesn’t light you up?

In this powerful episode of Real Talk, your favorite co-hosts Lorraine, Siobhan, Hayley, and Pippa dive deep into what it really means to build a purpose-driven business that reflects your personal values - without losing the joy that got you started in the first place.

From candid conversations about corporate burnout, to emotional wake-up calls that reshaped their entire lives, this is your permission slip to stop chasing "shoulds" and start creating a life and business that genuinely feels good.

This isn’t your average fluffy business chat - we go there. Think mindset shifts, morning routines, Amazon addiction confessions, parenting lessons, and hard truths about entrepreneurship, money, freedom, and alignment.

Whether you’re a female founder building a heart-led business, creative entrepreneur turning your passion into profit, a corporate escapee seeking more meaning and fulfilment or someone questioning your path and wanting more from life… you’ll walk away from this episode feeling seen, inspired, and equipped with the insights to stay true to your purpose.

What We Cover in This Episode:

• How to build a business aligned with your values and purpose

• The real impact of turning your passion into a profession

• Why gratitude and alignment are your secret business superpowers

• The danger of chasing status over self-worth

• Why “just because you can doesn’t mean you should” is a business mantra

• Learning to say no to mediocrity and yes to a life you love

• Tips for avoiding burnout when scaling your passion-based business

• Listener question: How to stay connected to joy when your hobby becomes a business
  

Real Talk is perfect for listeners searching for:

• Purpose-driven business podcast

• Women in business mindset

• Female entrepreneur inspiration

• Alignment and values-based business

• Creative business tips

• How to find your purpose

• Life and business balance

• Starting a business from passion

• Women who left corporate

• Real talk about business growth

Hayley Appleby-Burtt – Branding expert, designer & creative genius. Founder of Orange Lamb. Loves a dance floor moment.

Lorraine Lewis MBA – Award-winning speaker, charity founder & business leader. CEO of The Lewis Foundation, ex-lawyer, and adrenaline junkie. 

Siobhan Mears – Multi-entrepreneur, business strategist & mentor. Founder of The Mears Collective & Elevate Base. Mindset queen & wellness advocate.

Pippa Savory – Leadership coach, wellness enthusiast & adventure seeker. Interior design lover & nature-obsessed entrepreneur.

Together, they’re bringing you REAL conversations about business, success, mindset, and life.

If you loved this episode, here’s how you can support us:

RATE – Give us a 5***** review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify

REVIEW – Tell us what you think! Your feedback helps us create more of what you love.

SHARE – Know a female entrepreneur who needs this? Send this episode to her now!

Let’s create the ultimate support network for women in business.

Connect with us:Have a question, challenge, or topic you want us to cover? Submit your question via email [email protected]

Want to be featured on the show? Send us a voice note via Instagram sharing your business challenge, and we might answer it in an upcoming episode!

JOIN THE REAL TALK COMMUNITY

Whether you're navigating changing friendships, healing from toxic connections, or seeking supportive sisterhood, this episode is a heartfelt, unfiltered discussion that explores the importance of alignment, intuition, vulnerability, and self-worth in meaningful relationships.

In this soul-nourishing episode of the Real Talk Podcast, Hayley, Pippa, Siobhan, and Lorraine dive deep into the realities of female friendships: how they evolve, why they matter, and what it truly means to connect authentically.

In this episode, you will learn

• The importance of authentic friendships for mental and emotional well-being
  

• Letting go of connections that no longer align with your values or personal growth
  

• Navigating friendships while growing a business or stepping into a new identity
  

• Recognising when a friendship no longer serves you and how to let go with grace
  

• The role of intuition, consistency, and emotional depth in maintaining real connection
  

• How evolving friendships reflect self-development, motherhood, grief, and life milestones
  

• The myth of loyalty vs. the truth of self-respect in modern friendships
  

• How to spot “tier-one” friendships vs. surface-level connections

  
  

Hayley Appleby-Burtt – Branding expert, designer & creative genius. Founder of Orange Lamb. Loves a dance floor moment.

Lorraine Lewis MBA – Award-winning speaker, charity founder & business leader. CEO of The Lewis Foundation, ex-lawyer, and adrenaline junkie. 

Siobhan Mears – Multi-entrepreneur, business strategist & mentor. Founder of The Mears Collective & Elevate Base. Mindset queen & wellness advocate.

Pippa Savory – Leadership coach, wellness enthusiast & adventure seeker. Interior design lover & nature-obsessed entrepreneur.

Together, they’re bringing you REAL conversations about business, success, mindset, and life.

If you loved this episode, here’s how you can support us:

RATE – Give us a 5***** review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify

REVIEW – Tell us what you think! Your feedback helps us create more of what you love.

SHARE – Know a female entrepreneur who needs this? Send this episode to her now!

Let’s create the ultimate support network for women in business.

Connect with us:Have a question, challenge, or topic you want us to cover? Submit your question via email [email protected]

🎙️ Want to be featured on the show? Send us a voice note via Instagram sharing your business challenge, and we might answer it in an upcoming episode!

Are you a female entrepreneur, professional woman, or working mum feeling constantly pulled in a thousand directions? Do you ever feel like you're stuck on a hamster wheel, struggling with overwhelm, burnout, or the pressure to always say “yes”? If so, this conversation will feel like a warm, wise hug and a wake-up call at the same time.

In this heartfelt and hilariously relatable episode, hosts Hayley, Siobhan, Pippa, and Lorraine get vulnerable about their recent weekends, life lessons, and the emotional toll of constant hustle culture. 

In the show you will hear: 

• How to recognise and break free from overwhelmThe link between creativity, burnout, and boundariesThe importance of carving out “CEO time” and “deep work” in your calendar
• Why rest and silence are essential tools for success
• Shifting from reactive to proactive: How to take control of your time
• Building a sustainable business aligned with your values and vision
• Letting go of people-pleasing and learning to say “no” with confidence
• The power of environment shifts, intuition, and creating space for clarity
• Reconnecting with your why and owning your identity beyond the hustle
  

You’ll hear personal stories of transformation - from burnout and business plateaus to bold decisions that redefined careers and reignited joy. This is your go-to episode for mindset shifts, productivity hacks, and entrepreneurial wellness for women who want to lead with intention, not exhaustion.

Hayley Appleby-Burtt – Branding expert, designer & creative genius. Founder of Orange Lamb. Loves a dance floor moment.

Lorraine Lewis MBA – Award-winning speaker, charity founder & business leader. CEO of The Lewis Foundation, ex-lawyer, and adrenaline junkie. 

Siobhan Mears – Multi-entrepreneur, business strategist & mentor. Founder of The Mears Collective & Elevate Base. Mindset queen & wellness advocate.

Pippa Savory – Leadership coach, wellness enthusiast & adventure seeker. Interior design lover & nature-obsessed entrepreneur.

Together, they’re bringing you REAL conversations about business, success, mindset, and life.

If you loved this episode, here’s how you can support us:

RATE – Give us a 5***** review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify

REVIEW – Tell us what you think! Your feedback helps us create more of what you love.

SHARE – Know a female entrepreneur who needs this? Send this episode to her now!

Let’s create the ultimate support network for women in business.

Connect with us:

Have a question, challenge, or topic you want us to cover? Submit your question via email [email protected]

Want to be featured on the show? Send us a voice note via Instagram sharing your business challenge, and we might answer it in an upcoming episode!

JOIN THE REAL TALK COMMUNITY

In this episode, your favourite four co-hosts — Hayley, Siobhan, Pippa, and Lorraine — keep it real with a heart-to-heart on what it really means to step into your power, stop seeking external validation, and build confidence from the inside out. From ayahuasca retreats to brand strategy, imposter syndrome to comparison culture, this is your go-to conversation for authentic self-leadership and unapologetic visibility.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why owning your uniqueness is the key to success in business and life
  
• How to stop playing small and overcome the fear of being seen
  
• The difference between confidence and “bragging” – and how to navigate both with emotional intelligence
  
• The toxic impact of comparisonitis and how to detach from external validation
  
• How gratitude, mindset, and journaling are tools to rewire limiting beliefs
  
• Navigating friendships and partnerships when you're growing and others aren’t
  
• How to show up authentically in your brand without sacrificing professionalism

MEET THE HOSTS

Hayley Appleby-Burtt – Branding expert, designer & creative genius. Founder of Orange Lamb. Loves a dance floor moment.

Lorraine Lewis MBA – Award-winning speaker, charity founder & business leader. CEO of The Lewis Foundation, ex-lawyer, and adrenaline junkie. 

Siobhan Mears – Multi-entrepreneur, business strategist & mentor. Founder of The Mears Collective & Elevate Base. Mindset queen & wellness advocate.

Pippa Savory – Leadership coach, wellness enthusiast & adventure seeker. Interior design lover & nature-obsessed entrepreneur.

Together, they’re bringing you REAL conversations about business, success, mindset, and life.

If you loved this episode, here’s how you can support us:

RATE – Give us a 5***** review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify

REVIEW – Tell us what you think! Your feedback helps us create more of what you love.

SHARE – Know a female entrepreneur who needs this? Send this episode to her now!

Let’s create the ultimate support network for women in business.

Connect with us:Have a question, challenge, or topic you want us to cover? Submit your question via email [email protected]

Want to be featured on the show? Send us a voice note via Instagram sharing your business challenge, and we might answer it in an upcoming episode!

HELP US GROW! JOIN THE REAL TALK COMMUNITY