Sanely Successful

Tune in for a heartfelt and empowering conversation about feminine productivity, nervous system regulation, and redefining success in a way that actually feels good.

In this episode, I am talking with my ex-client Ioana Sevastian, an embodiment and wellness guide, about:

• Her story of burning out in corporate
• Why “just knowing” isn’t enough  and why embodiment is the missing link
• How somatic work shifted her entire relationship with success and productivity
• The power of aligned prioritisation, feminine rhythm, and honoring energy cycles
• Her experience inside the Like a Woman mastermind and the transformation she experienced 

If you’re building a business and craving more ease, alignment, and self-trust, this episode will feel like a deep breath and a giant permission slip.

More about Ioana Sevastian:

Ioana is an embodiment and wellness guide, who helps sensitive women break free from performance pressure and return to their authentic rhythm by integrating mind, body, and emotions so they can grow their business and life without abandoning themselves.

Connect with Ioana on LinkedIn and on her website.

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Is obsessing over time holding you back? Honestly, most probably! 

In this episode, we dismantle the myth that better time management is the secret to success. Instead, I share the mindset and energetic shifts that help women lead, work, and grow from a place of abundance rather than pressure.

You will learn:

🌸 Why over-focusing on time creates hidden scarcity (and how it quietly drains your creativity, joy, and impact).

🌸 The game-changing shift from time management to energy management and how this instantly expands your capacity.

🌸 The mindset, habits, and awareness practices that help you work in alignment instead of racing the clock.

Proceed with caution: this conversation might reshape the way you think about productivity, wellbeing, and how you move through your day.

And if you'd like to take the conversation deeper, feel free to book a free 30-min FLOW call in December. Just a few spots open as we near the end of the year - grab yours while you can! 

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What happens when a woman chooses to lead from alignment instead of pressure? This is what we find out together with Leyla Holmes.

In this episode, we talk about:

🌸 Leyls's journey of reconnecting with joy in her work

🌸 What it looks like to soft into feminine energy and build a business from a place of inner safety rather than hustle.

🌸 Boundaries, self-leadership, and the power of sisterhood and community

If you’ve been craving a gentler, more intuitive approach to your work  - one that creates momentum without burning you out, this conversation will land in all the right places.

Meet my guest, Leyla Holmes:

Leyla Holmes helps founders and entrepreneurs save 10-15 hours from their work week, sell confidently, and grow their business sustainably without burning out.

Connect with Leyla on LinkedIn and visit her website for more information about her work.

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In this episode, we are talking about growth. No, not the Instagramable version. We are diving into the messy middle. More specifically:

🌸 What the hell are "disaster weeks" and why they happen

🌸 The 4 stages of the hero's journey and how our perception changes the more we experience them

🌸 3 practical tips for making it through the trials stage with more grace and self-love

A lot of the inspiration for this episode came from my own experience with disater weeks in the last couple of months so brace yourself for an unfiltered Soulfully Nicole growth pains confession. Enjoy!

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Curious about bringing more joy into your routines this season? Book a free 30-min FLOW call in November and let's talk about how this can look like for you.

This is a non-obligatory conversation where we simply connect and explore how to bring more flow and joy into your daily life and work. 💛

In this episode, we are talking about joyful routines. More specifically:

🌸 The biggest mistake I see women do with their routines + how to fix it

🌸 How to make routines more lively, joyful, and flexible

🌸 A sneak peak into my autumn routines and how they are changing with the season

I loved, loved, loved recording this episode for you! It is warm and nurturing - just what we need in these cold autumn days. Enjoy!

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In this special episode, I share the story about two trips, 10 months apart, both to Barcelona, Spain.

I talk about the scarcity mindset I had in September 2024 when I boarded the plane vs how it felt to embark on the same trip in July 2025 feeling joyful, abundant, and connected.

I dive into what happened before both trips, how I spent the time in Spain, and what changed in between.

Buckle up for a funny, honest, and raw episode on the topic of scarcity vs adbundance mindset.

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Are you holding onto tasks, projects, or activities that no longer serve you? In this deeply personal episode, I share a powerful realisation I had while getting my nails done (yes, really!) and how it led me to burn down 70% of what I was doing in my business. Tune in as I walk you through my biggest shifts, what I’m leaving behind, and the three priorities I’m focusing on to create more impact, joy, and success.

More in this episode:

✨ Epiphany moments - are they random?

✨ The only question you need to know if you should keep doing something or not

✨ What happens after the end of an era: the podcast

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Feeling overwhelmed by or trapped in your weekly schedule? In this episode, we explore five powerful shifts to move from overcommitment and exhaustion to a weekly rhythm that supports your energy, creativity, and joy. Whether you’re struggling with saying no, relying too much on motivation, or feeling stuck in hustle mode, these shifts will help you plan with more intention. Grab a notebook and learn practical ways to create a schedule that helps you truly thrive.

We also talk about:

✨ The power of aligned priorities & how to protect your time

✨ The biggest mistake we make with our calendars - from underscheduling to overscheduling

✨ Discovering your joy givers and how to integrate them into your weekdays

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Success isn’t one-size-fits-all, yet so many of us chase society’s definition without questioning if it truly aligns with what we want. In this episode, we are diving into what it really means to redefine success on your terms and make bold moves toward a life and career that feel truly fulfilling. Whether you are considering a big shift or simply craving more alignment, today's conversation with Emily Dunlop will give you the mindset shifts and encouragement to take action.

More in this epsiode:

✨ Emily speaks about how she knew it was time to leave her 9-to-5 job and dive into solopreneurship

✨ The importance of the right environment and support when making big career or life moves

✨ What trusting yourself looks like when stepping into a more aligned path

Tune in for inspiration, real talk, and the permission slip you’ve been waiting for!

More about Emily:

Emily Dunlop is the founder of the Good Marketing Club. Emily has spent her career helping ambitious founders cut through the fear, step into their potential, and create brands that connect, convert, and scale. She is a firm believer that growth is limitless if you have the courage to chase it.

Emily's services include fractional brand marketing leadership, personal brand coaching + mentorship, and personal brand full-service management.

Connect with Emily on LinkedIn and check out her work on the Good Marketing Club website.

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🤩 Win a free spot in the March group of 9 to Thrive - my signature 6-week group coaching program. How? Simply share your favorite Sanely Successful episode on social media. Tag me so you can enter the draw! 

Today, we speak about success. It isn’t just about achieving more, it is also about creating and working from a place of alignment. In this episode, we explore why redefining success is essential for a fulfilling, burnout-free life. We talk about:

✨ How to recognize if your definition of success is truly aligned

✨ Key questions to help you redefine success on your terms

✨ The difference between success that looks good vs. success that feels good

Tune in and start building a version of success that actually works for you! 

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