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This week Dawn and Tracy are joined by Jeremey Bailey, Dawn’s ‘Freedom Friend’. Jeremy owns multiple businesses and is an eligible bachelor. He’s joining the girls this week to give a man’s perspective on dating and to give the ladies some tips on what they're doing wrong and how they can succeed in the modern world of dating. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The guys discuss the difference between online dating and old school face to face meetings. What are the pros and cons of both? Can you really form a connection with someone on a phone screen? And Jeremey shares his thoughts on what he thinks women prefer. 
• What sparks initial attraction and is it different for men and women? Jeremy argues that men are initially attracted to a woman's appearance and the ladies say that women are only interested if there’s a connection. 
• Do men and women reach their primes at different ages? Jeremy theories that women are in their prime in their 20’s, whilst men don’t fully mature until they’re 40’s which leads to a discussion about how it’s hard for people to date later in life. 
• What is the future of dating? Now that ‘40 is the new 20’ does mean people are less inclined to go on serious dates early in life? Are people more concerned with building a career and getting on the property ladder than they are finding a partner? And with the rise of dating apps is intelligent conversation a thing of the past?

BEST MOMENTS
“Women sleep with who they choose, men sleep with who they can.”
“Physical looks don’t last, personality does.”
“Dating app profiles give potential partners the perception of a wonderful life, but instead, you should be living that wonderful life.”

EPISODE RESOURCES
Jeremy’s Instagram
Real Women on Instagram
Real Women Website

ABOUT THE GUEST
Jeremy Bailey is a multiple business owner, proud masculine man, lover of women and a thinker who believes in living free and in truth. With his old fashioned values as a modern entrepreneur "bad-boy" Bailey, who Dawn considers her brother from another mother, explores the dating from his perspective and openly discusses his thoughts on the disconnects in the dating scene for the over 40's professional business man.

ABOUT THE HOSTS
Dawn and Tracy are real women who are fed up with all the “noise” out there in the real world. Life isn’t simply rainbows and unicorns, it's broken relationships, hard work, hot sweats and never ending laundry baskets.  But life as a real woman is also about being honest, having good gossip and speaking our truths. Whether it’s peeling yourself into your spandex for a night out, or running a business meeting barefoot because the heel has fallen off your stilettos, there is always something to laugh about in life.
Dawn is mid 50’s mid menopause straight talking business maverick.  Four kids, three grandchildren, two businesses, one husband and a self proclaimed “hottie”.
Tracy is a mid 50’s awesome mum, business and property mentor. Proud of her raw, honest nature, “bonkers” sense of humour and good old-fashioned northern humility.

PODCAST DESCRIPTION
The business of being a real woman juggling life, love and work for many of us is pure sweat, grit & hustle. This podcast is for those of you who are tired of the “noise” and just want real down-to-earth gossip with no filters or fluff.  Dawn and Tracy bring heartfelt humour, raw honesty, spandex, stilettos, and intelligent conversion on being a real woman in today's world.

It’s time for another quick one with the ladies. Looking through the lens of Liz Truss’ 50 days as PM the ladies discuss why women in power are held to a different standard than men. Why is this the case and do other women contribute to this behaviour? So stick the kettle on, sit back and enjoy a ten minute quick one with Dawn and tracy.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The girls agree that Liz Truss ‘ballsed up’ her very brief reign as Prime Minister. But was it simply because she was a woman in a man's world? The girls get into it and explore other possibilities for her failure.
• When women fail, why are they evaluated on their physical appearance in the press and on social media? What has a woman's body type, fashion sense or perceived beauty have to do with her ability to perform a task? And why is this behaviour not applied to men?
• What effect does the failure of a woman in the spotlight have on other women? The girls talk about how they were embarrassed after Liz’s failure as they knew the national conversation would turn to ‘woman can’t do the job as well as men”
• Is judging Liz Truss and other women in power just another part of our long history of discrimination? Are people in power that are rich, non white, posh, well educated also judged to the same standard as women just because of those perceived differences?  

BEST MOMENTS
“When a man messes up you wouldn’t say “Oh, he messed up, but he’s got a great butt!”
“It pisses me off when a woman messes up and people say ‘Maybe she’s got PMT!’”
“Women in powerful positions are representing all women. We should expect that of them, but we do.”

EPISODE RESOURCES
Real Women on Instagram
Real Women Website
Full Episode

ABOUT THE HOSTS
Dawn and Tracy are real women who are fed up with all the “noise” out there in the real world. Life isn’t simply rainbows and unicorns, it's broken relationships, hard work, hot sweats and never ending laundry baskets.  But life as a real woman is also about being honest, having good gossip and speaking our truths. Whether it’s peeling yourself into your spandex for a night out, or running a business meeting barefoot because the heel has fallen off your stilettos, there is always something to laugh about in life.
Dawn is mid 50’s mid menopause straight talking business maverick.  Four kids, three grandchildren, two businesses, one husband and a self proclaimed “hottie”.
Tracy is a mid 50’s awesome mum, business and property mentor. Proud of her raw, honest nature, “bonkers” sense of humour and good old-fashioned northern humility.

PODCAST DESCRIPTION
The business of being a real woman juggling life, love and work for many of us is pure sweat, grit & hustle. This podcast is for those of you who are tired of the “noise” and just want real down-to-earth gossip with no filters or fluff.  Dawn and Tracy bring heartfelt humour, raw honesty, spandex, stilettos, and intelligent conversion on being a real woman in today's world.

The MPC has just increased interest rates for the 12th time in a row putting us at a base rate of 4.5% the highest since 2008 and, with that, it seems like the current cost of living crisis may never end. But don’t fear, Dawn and Tracy are here to break it all down for you. This week the ladies take a hard look at the crisis. Is it as bad as we think? Is it really a new thing? And how can you help yourself during these times?

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• What is causing the current cost of living crisis, is it Covid? The war in Ukraine? Or is it, just the cycle of economics repeating itself again. The ladies discuss this and how, as a business owner, you should be aware of this cycle. 
• What is the effect of this crisis on mortgage rates? Dawn discussed her two rental properties and how her mortgages have doubled. She is troubled as she will have to pass some of this cost onto her tenants, but will that mean they will move out? Will more people across the country be left without a home? Is there any way to avoid this?
• How much does your relationship with money and your mindset affect how you see the current cost of living crisis? Dawn reminisces about her life in the 80’s when she lived in sheltered accommodation and had to care for herself and two children with only income support to help her. She credits her relationship with money and a positive mindset for helping her get through those hard times. 
• What things can we do to help ourselves? Cooking is one. The ladies talk about the increase in grocery prices and how people need to be both mindful of how they are shopping, but also, how they need to learn and adapt to new ways. Instead of buying ready meals why not look at buying fresh fruit and vegetables and learn how to cook. 

BEST MOMENTS

“When is comes to the cost of living, I refuse to let it impact my life”

“You only ever see the impact on your own life. Take a moment to look at others and see if you can help them.”

“The difference with this crisis is that the items that are rising in cost are the ones the people can’t live without.”

“The term ‘Cost of living Crisis’ was created by the press. The real crisis is how it's impacting your life.”

EPISODE RESOURCES
Real Women on Instagram
Real Women Website

ABOUT THE HOSTS
Dawn and Tracy are real women who are fed up with all the “noise” out there in the real world. Life isn’t simply rainbows and unicorns, it's broken relationships, hard work, hot sweats and never ending laundry baskets.  But life as a real woman is also about being honest, having good gossip and speaking our truths. Whether it’s peeling yourself into your spandex for a night out, or running a business meeting barefoot because the heel has fallen off your stilettos, there is always something to laugh about in life.
Dawn is mid 50’s mid menopause straight talking business maverick.  Four kids, three grandchildren, two businesses, one husband and a self proclaimed “hottie”.
Tracy is a mid 50’s awesome mum, business and property mentor. Proud of her raw, honest nature, “bonkers” sense of humour and good old-fashioned northern humility.

PODCAST DESCRIPTION
The business of being a real woman juggling life, love and work for many of us is pure sweat, grit & hustle. This podcast is for those of you who are tired of the “noise” and just want real down-to-earth gossip with no filters or fluff.  Dawn and Tracy bring heartfelt humour, raw honesty, spandex, stilettos, and intelligent conversion on being a real woman in today's world.

OVERVIEW
This week Dawn and Tracy are joined by the incredible Janine Evans. Janine makes a six figure salary through Avon, this in itself is a remarkable achievement, but it is put into context when Janine reveals that she almost died from cancer, had a heart attack on the operating table and learned that her son was autistic, all within a 6 month period. Join us for a truly inspirational tale, from a phenomenal woman. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Janine was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and whilst she was on the operating table she suffered a heart attack. Unable to help her, the hospital referred her to another facility. It was here that Janine had to endure chemotherapy for 7 hours a day, 6 days a week, for 6 months. During this time, motivated by a fear of death, Janine made a promise to herself that if she survived, she would pursue her dreams, relentlessly.
• Janine reveals that she is earning 6 figures a year from selling Avon products. This prompts a discussion about network marketing companies, their business models and history, but also, the opportunities they provide to motivated individuals looking for a new and exciting career opportunity. 
• Is it wrong to be motivated by money? The ladies get into it as they dispel the myth that people who are motivated by hard cash are cold and ruthless. 
• Janine discusses her time being ill and how, even though she knew her fate was out of her control, she believes her positive attitude played a role in saving her. She recalls the time the NHS sent her a book titled “How to Tell Your Children You’re Dying.” She put it straight in the bin!

BEST MOMENTS

“Who’d have thought you could be a 6 figure earner from selling a £3 lipstick.” 

“You have to work hard, really hard to succeed. I’ve worked 12 hours a day, seven days a week.”

“The good guys can make money.”

“If someone you know is dying, the last thing they want to talk about is their diseases.”

EPISODE RESOURCES
Janine's Website www.beaglamourboss.co.uk
Real Women on Instagram
Real Women Website

ABOUT THE GUEST
Janine started her Avon journey back in the 1990s. At the time, she was in remission from ovarian cancer and had two young children, with her son having been diagnosed with autism.
Avon has given her the freedom to be there for her children and provide them with the life they deserve - putting her son through driving lessons and her daughter through university to become a nurse.

ABOUT THE HOSTS
Dawn and Tracy are real women who are fed up of all the “noise” out there in the real world. Life isn’t simply rainbows and unicorns, it's broken relationships, hard work, hot sweats and never ending laundry baskets.  But life as a real woman is also about being honest, having good gossip and speaking our truths. Whether it’s peeling yourself into your spandex for a night out, or running a business meeting barefoot because the heel has fallen off your stilettos, there is always something to laugh about in life. 

Dawn is mid 50’s mid menopause straight talking business maverick.  Four kids, three grandchildren, two businesses, one husband and a self proclaimed “hottie”.

Tracy is a mid 50’s awesome mum, business and property mentor. Proud of her raw, honest nature, “bonkers” sense of humour and good old-fashioned northern humility.

PODCAST DESCRIPTION
The business of being a real woman juggling life, love and work for many of us is pure sweat, grit & hustle. This podcast is for those of you who are tired of the “noise” and just want real down-to-earth gossip with no filters or fluff.  Dawn and Tracy bring heartfelt humour, raw honesty, spandex, stilettos, and intelligent conversion on being a real woman in today's world.

D&T | Time for a Quick One. Is guilt a common thing when it comes to parenting as a business owner?

OVERVIEW

It’s time for another ‘Quick One’. This week we’re heading back to episode 66 featuring the wonderful Shari Teigman as she gives her thoughts on mothers who feel guilt when trying to juggle parenting and running a business. 

If you loved this ‘Quick One’, why not check out the full episode, here;

Shari Teigman | Building a Business as a Single Mum - Should Parents Feel Guilty? - Real Women - Omny.fm

KEY TAKEAWAYS 

• Shari was determined to be the best mother she could be. So she invested in herself by becoming immersed in the world of personal coaching and yoga training to gain the skills she needed to excel.
• Where do we learn the secrets of motherhood? The ladies talk about a time before the internet and how TV, past experience and ‘gut feeling‘ were contributing factors to their progression as mothers.
• Shari’s guilt came from trying to run 3 lives at once. Her life with her kids, her life at work and her own personal time when her kids were with her ex husband. She tried to juggle all this and be there for her children the second they needed her.
• Shari says that her two children are very different. One is totally independent and the other is more in need of attention. She talks about how she believes her guilt and behaviour whilst raising them contributed to this.

BEST MOMENTS

“Giving birth and caring for a newborn baby is NOT like it is in the movies!”

“When you give birth nobody knows what they’re doing. Nobody.”

“When I was working I wanted to be with my kids, when I was with my kids I wanted to be working.”

“I nearly fed my baby milk from the doorstep. I had no idea powdered milk existed.”

EPISODE RESOURCES

Real Women on Instagram
Real Women Website

ABOUT THE GUEST

“Rewind 12 years and I was your standard Stepford wife living a life that looked beautiful from the outside but most certainly was not mine. I had lost my spark and I had no idea how to find it again. So I started with what I knew I didn't want and transformed entirely through a divorce, single mamaing the 2 most amazing boys in the world + navigating rebuilding a Self I knew was meant for much more.

After more dark nights of the soul than I can count, lots of dancing & cocktails mixed in for good measure, I found the rabbit hole of personal development and I dove in with all I had. I studied for a life coaching certification and yoga teacher training for a full year of immersion and KNEW I found my purpose. With a sociology, art therapy and makeup artist background, uncovering what makes people tick melded with creativity runs in my veins. My role in the world is to help people unearth themselves for more success, fulfilment and joy on their terms.”

ABOUT THE HOSTS

Dawn and Tracy are real women who are fed up of all the “noise” out there in the real world. Life isn’t simply rainbows and unicorns, it's broken relationships, hard work, hot sweats and never ending laundry baskets.  But life as a real woman is also about being honest, having good gossip and speaking our truths. Whether it’s peeling yourself into your spandex for a night out, or running a business meeting barefoot because the heel has fallen off your stilettos, there is always something to laugh about in life.

Dawn is mid 50’s mid menopause straight talking business maverick.  Four kids, three grandchildren, two businesses, one husband and a self proclaimed “hottie”.

Tracy is a mid 50’s awesome mum, business and property mentor. Proud of her raw, honest nature, “bonkers” sense of humour and good old-fashioned northern humility.

PODCAST DESCRIPTION

The business of being a real woman juggling life, love and work for many of us is pure sweat, grit & hustle. This podcast is for those of you who are tired of the “noise” and just want real down-to-earth gossip with no filters or fluff.  Dawn and Tracy bring heartfelt humour, raw honesty, spandex, stilettos, and intelligent conversion on being a real woman in today's world.

Dawn’s not feeling great and Tracy feels like she's on ‘The Magic Roundabout’. But don’t worry, they’ve got each other. In this short ‘Caffine Cast’, a bite size episode you can enjoy whilst having a cuppa, the ladies get stuck into why we sometimes don’t feel ourselves and what we can do to change it. So put the kettle on, sit back for 10 mins and unwind with these Real Women.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Is working for yourself all it’s cracked up to be. The ladies feel like the lure of working for yourself and the opportunity to get off the hamster wheel is exciting and full of promise, but what they’ve both found is that they jump off one wheel and straight on to another. 
• Tracy talks about how sometimes the simplest thing like a change in the weather can affect your mental health. And, if you’re not in tune with it and don’t take action it can lead into a downward spiral. 
• As the ladies get into discussion about the pressure we put on ourselves and how, in reality, it’s not the end of the world if we take a night off, Dawn encourages Tracy to ‘do something just for fun’ including the idea of dancing naked in her back garden.
• Sometimes we look externally to solve our problems and feelings of anxiety. The idea of booking a holiday or taking a break might seem like a great solution, but most times, we would be better served if we looked internally, as that’s where most of our difficulties lie. 
• The ladies discuss the extremes some people go to in order to feel alive. Magic mushrooms, cannabis brownies, shoplifting and lurid affairs are all considered, but ultimately, they both decide against taking any of those options. 

BEST MOMENTS

“Knowing your ‘why’ is important. Not for the good times, but when you’re feeling low.”

“I don’t know anyone that works for themselves that hasn’t, at some point, said ‘screw this’ I want to quit!’”

“When was the last time you did something that was pure wild abandonment?”

“It’s ok to admit you’re not feeling great. Talk about it, admit it. It’ll make things easier.”

EPISODE RESOURCES

Real Women on Instagram

Real Women Website

ABOUT THE HOSTS
Dawn and Tracy are real women who are fed up of all the “noise” out there in the real world. Life isn’t simply rainbows and unicorns, it's broken relationships, hard work, hot sweats and never ending laundry baskets.  But life as a real woman is also about being honest, having good gossip and speaking our truths. Whether it’s peeling yourself into your spandex for a night out, or running a business meeting barefoot because the heel has fallen off your stilettos, there is always something to laugh about in life. 

Dawn is mid 50’s mid menopause straight talking business maverick.  Four kids, three grandchildren, two businesses, one husband and a self proclaimed “hottie”.

Tracy is a mid 50’s awesome mum, business and property mentor. Proud of her raw, honest nature, “bonkers” sense of humour and good old-fashioned northern humility.

PODCAST DESCRIPTION
The business of being a real woman juggling life, love and work for many of us is pure sweat, grit & hustle. This podcast is for those of you who are tired of the “noise” and just want real down-to-earth gossip with no filters or fluff.  Dawn and Tracy bring heartfelt humour, raw honesty, spandex, stilettos, and intelligent conversion on being a real woman in today's world.

In the first of a new monthly feature on Sex and Relationships, Dawn and Tracy are joined this week by Laura Applewhite, founder of hysterectomy healing. The ladies are going to get real and talk about Sex and Relationships during menopause. Does menopause have an effect on your sex drive or is it just a myth? 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The ladies discuss the three things they think are the most important factors during sex…pleasure, safety and connection to your own body and why these factors might have an effect on women's sex drive when they are going through menopause. 
• Tracy gives her thoughts on how sex is different in middle age and how one night stands are no longer an option due to safety concerns and women having different needs later in life, such as emotional connections being more important than physical attraction. Is this an effect of menopause or is it just age?
• Do women use menopause as an excuse for a lack of sex drive instead of looking for the true reason they no longer enjoy sex? It could, instead, be a range of factors. The ladies share their thoughts on reasons you might have lost that spark.
• Does society condition us to think that we can’t, or shouldn’t, have sex as we get older? Is sex for young people only? The ladies discuss the idea that women should be comfortable at any age with their bodies and their sexual needs. 

BEST MOMENTS

“Sex is not a job, don’t put it at the bottom of your ‘to do’ list”

“Am I attracted to my partner anymore? Are they attracted to me? Is sex now boring? These are the hard questions you have to ask yourself.”

“I intend to have sex til I die, mainly because I love it, but it’s also great exercise”

“I think it’s a load of bollocks that sex drive goes down when menopause kicks in.”

EPISODE RESOURCES

Real Women on Instagram

Real Women Website

ABOUT THE GUEST 

Laura Applewhite, founder of hysterectomy healing, is on a mission to help as many women as possible, who have had a hysterectomy, and/or would like to master their menopause. Laura created a programme that puts women at the heart of their own healing journey that helps women listen to their intuition, use their voice and connect to their whole being.

www.instagram.com/laura_apples_/

www.facebook.com/groups/hysterectomyhealingwithlauraapplewhite

ABOUT THE HOSTS

Dawn and Tracy are real women who are fed up of all the “noise” out there in the real world. Life isn’t simply rainbows and unicorns, it's broken relationships, hard work, hot sweats and never ending laundry baskets.  But life as a real woman is also about being honest, having good gossip and speaking our truths. Whether it’s peeling yourself into your spandex for a night out, or running a business meeting barefoot because the heel has fallen off your stilettos, there is always something to laugh about in life. 

Dawn is mid 50’s mid menopause straight talking business maverick.  Four kids, three grandchildren, two businesses, one husband and a self proclaimed “hottie”.

Tracy is a mid 50’s awesome mum, business and property mentor. Proud of her raw, honest nature, “bonkers” sense of humour and good old-fashioned northern humility.

PODCAST DESCRIPTION

The business of being a real woman juggling life, love and work for many of us is pure sweat, grit & hustle. This podcast is for those of you who are tired of the “noise” and just want real down-to-earth gossip with no filters or fluff.  Dawn and Tracy bring heartfelt humour, raw honesty, spandex, stilettos, and intelligent conversion on being a real woman in today's world.

Have you got time for a quick one?

We’re launching a new feature - “D&T Time for a Quick One”. These are short episodes, especially for those times when all you have is about 10 minutes spare in your day. So take a minute, sit back and join the ladies for a quick one!

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The ladies discuss their views on the differences between men and women’s approach to domestic duties and muse on the idea that women have a very different perspective to men when it comes to household chores.
• Why do the ladies have to sort out holidays, birthday’s, Christmas’, school uniforms, ironing, cooking, cleaning...why can’t the men and kids help?
• Do men expect women to take care of domestic duties? A real bug bearer for the ladies as they discuss men looking in the fridge 3 times before asking “What’s for dinner?”
• Are women putting demands on themselves with all their ‘Have to’s?’, ‘I have to clean the house’, ‘I have to do the dishes’, ‘I have to do the ironing’. Sometimes they juggle too many of them and it piles on the pressure.

BEST MOMENTS

“You know when married couples fall into bed after a long day and they haven’t had sex for fifteen months?...I get it”

“I don’t clean my house because I’m a woman and “I like that shit”, I do it because if my house is untidy, I can’t settle.”

“My son genuinely believes that I should do all his housework because I chose to have children”

EPISODE RESOURCES
Dawn's Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/dawn.willock.98
Link for MAGB www.magb.com
Tracy on Facebook
Follow Tracy on Instagram
Tracy's LinkedIn
Witchproperty.com
ABOUT THE HOSTS
Dawn and Tracy are real women who are fed up of all the “noise” out there in the real world. Life isn’t simply rainbows and unicorns, it's broken relationships, hard work, hot sweats and never ending laundry baskets.  But life as a real woman is also about being honest, having good gossip and speaking our truths. Whether it’s peeling yourself into your spandex for a night out, or running a business meeting barefoot because the heel has fallen off your stilettos, there is always something to laugh about in life.
Dawn is mid 50’s mid menopause straight talking business maverick.  Four kids, three grandchildren, two businesses, one husband and a self proclaimed “hottie”.
Tracy is a mid 50’s awesome mum, business and property mentor. Proud of her raw, honest nature, “bonkers” sense of humour and good old-fashioned northern humility.

PODCAST DESCRIPTION
The business of being a real woman juggling life, love and work for many of us is pure sweat, grit & hustle. This podcast is for those of you who are tired of the “noise” and just want real down-to-earth gossip with no filters or fluff.  Dawn and Tracy bring heartfelt humour, raw honesty, spandex, stilettos, and intelligent conversion on being a real woman in today's world.

This week Dawn welcomed a new grandchild into the family which sparked the idea for this episode. Dawn and Tracy are back to discuss growing old gracefully, being glamorous grannies in business, dropping the responsibilities of parenthood as grandparents, and how we’re growing wiser, not older. Is growing old the same for everyone? And how can we make sure our sons don’t repeat the mistakes many do?

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• For Dawn, growing old gracefully is all about not trying to salvage a youthful look with lip fillers, it’s about allowing yourself to look your age but still look amazing. Accept your age and make the most of it rather than trying to hold on to something that’s gone. For Tracy it’s about maturing and getting wiser, rather than growing older.
• It’s a fascinating process stepping back and watching your child become a parent, you can see where your legacy in life really is. Your children and how they raise their children is so much down to you and who you were to them.
• When you’ve been a single parent you want to make sure you raise your sons to be good parents because you know what can happen if someone isn’t there and doesn’t step up.
• Having grandchildren hasn’t made Dawn feel old, it’s made her feel proud seeing who her children have become and realising the meaning of legacy.

BEST MOMENTS

‘I refuse to let go of that status, we can retain our hotness in older age’

‘Growing old is a bit of a dirty word’

‘Nobody wants their grandmother having an OnlyFans account’

EPISODE RESOURCES

Dawn's Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/dawn.willock.98

Link for MAGB www.magb.com

Tracy on Facebook

Follow Tracy on Instagram

Tracy's LinkedIn

Witchproperty.com

ABOUT THE HOSTS

Dawn and Tracy are real women who are fed up with all the “noise” out there in the real world. Life isn’t simply rainbows and unicorns, it's broken relationships, hard work, hot sweats and never ending laundry baskets.  But life as a real woman is also about being honest, having good gossip and speaking our truths. Whether it’s peeling yourself into your spandex for a night out, or running a business meeting barefoot because the heel has fallen off your stilettos, there is always something to laugh about in life. 

Dawn is mid 50’s mid menopause straight talking business maverick.  Four kids, three grandchildren, two businesses, one husband and a self proclaimed “hottie”.

Tracy is a mid 50’s awesome mum, business and property mentor. Proud of her raw, honest nature, “bonkers” sense of humour and good old fashioned northern humility.

PODCAST DESCRIPTION

The business of being a real woman juggling life, love and work for many of us is pure sweat, grit & hustle. This podcast is for those of you who are tired of the “noise” and just want real down to earth gossip with no filters or fluff.  Dawn and Tracy bring heart felt humour, raw honesty, spandex, stilettos and intelligent conversion on being a real woman in today's world.

Our guest today is Stephanie Taylor, a certified life coach and Founder of Blow Up Your Life which helps dynamic leaders over 40 to live their personal lives with the same intention that makes them so successful professionally. Blow Up Your Life is the antidote to living life by default and regretting the things you didn’t do while waiting for a ‘one day’ which doesn’t arrive.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Stephanie's mantra of blowing up your life has two meanings, the first being to destroy it in a big way like an explosion, the second meaning is making it bolder and bigger like inflating a balloon. 
• One of the messages we get as women is that as we age we should be invisible, Stephanie is telling you to do the opposite, make it bigger and better so that your best years are always ahead of you. 
• Nobody is afraid of heights, we’re afraid of the fall because that’s what will kill you. The same applies to going it on your own in business or in life, you’re not afraid of doing it on your own, you’re afraid of failing. 
• Often, many women who are successful in their career are not putting the same time, attention, and energy into themselves. Where do they want to be in 5 or 10 years time? They have these goals in business but not in life. 
• You give so much in life to other people and your business and your family, so much so that you lose the ability to identify who you are. What would you be if you hadn’t given yourself to those people or things? 
• There are times when what we love doesn’t go as smoothly as we imagined. That doesn’t mean that we don’t love it anymore, it just means that we have things to overcome or distractions in our lives. It’s okay to reassess or reset the status quo. 

BEST MOMENTS

‘My 20 year old self wouldn’t even recognise me’

‘I was petrified that business and property were for other people and I didn’t have the skills’ 

‘Is my life just business and housework and raising kids?’

‘We don’t spend time talking to ourselves, so we don’t know what we really think’

EPISODE RESOURCES

Blow Up Your Life!

Dawn's Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/dawn.willock.98

Link for MAGB www.magb.com

Tracy on Facebook

Follow Tracy on Instagram

Tracy's LinkedIn

Witchproperty.com

ABOUT THE GUEST
Blow Up Your Life is the antidote to living life by default and regretting the things you didn’t do while waiting for a ‘one day’ which doesn’t arrive. Stephanie Taylor is a certified life coach and Founder of Blow Up Your Life which helps dynamic leaders over 40 to live their personal lives with the same intention that makes them so successful professionally.

ABOUT THE HOSTS
Dawn and Tracy are real women who are fed up with all the “noise” out there in the real world. Life isn’t simply rainbows and unicorns, it's broken relationships, hard work, hot sweats and never ending laundry baskets.  But life as a real woman is also about being honest, having good gossip and speaking our truths. Whether it’s peeling yourself into your spandex for a night out, or running a business meeting barefoot because the heel has fallen off your stilettos, there is always something to laugh about in life.  

Dawn is mid 50’s mid menopause straight talking business maverick.  Four kids, three grandchildren, two businesses, one husband and a self proclaimed “hottie”.

Tracy is a mid 50’s awesome mum, business and property mentor. Proud of her raw, honest nature, “bonkers” sense of humour and good old fashioned northern humility.

PODCAST DESCRIPTION
The business of being a real woman juggling life, love and work for many of us is pure sweat, grit & hustle. This podcast is for those of you who are tired of the “noise” and just want real down to earth gossip with no filters or fluff.  Dawn and Tracy bring heart felt humour, raw honesty, spandex, stilettos and intelligent conversion on being a real woman in today's world.