In this powerful conversation, Executive Creative Director and podcast host Lulu Essey shares her journey with self-love, mental fitness, bipolar disorder, and the deep inner work that supports both resilience and success.

We explore:• Why self-love is the infrastructure for everything you're trying to achieve • The difference between self-love and self-acceptance • How introverts hold a natural advantage in inner work • What "mental fitness" really means • How leaders can support people experiencing mental health challenges • The LOVE Framework — simple practices for starting your own self-love journey • Why imperfect action often beats perfect preparation

Find Lulu: Website: https://www.luluessey.com/ Podcast: The Lulu Essey Podcast (all major platforms)

At some point, we all outgrow the version of ourselves we once performed. In this episode, leadership coach and strategic communicator Kristina Dipalo joins Ant to discuss the moment of truth that comes when your old identity no longer fits, and how to step into who you're meant to be.

We talk about:

• Identity, leadership, and alignment
• How to navigate "watershed moments" with courage and faith
• Why breaking your old icons is an act of renewal, not loss
• The parallels between personal and organisational transformation

🔗 Connect with Kristina: kristinadipalo.com | LinkedIn

Lisa Shumate is a longtime media executive, board member with PBS and the PBS Foundation, and founder of Maximum Q, an organization helping leaders raise their personal and professional quotient.

In this episode, she joins She Owns Success to talk about the kind of leadership that holds up in real life, when things get messy, uncertain, or human.

We unpack what it takes to build culture through trust, empowerment, and accountability, and walk through the Five Qs of Maximum Q — the framework behind sustainable, human-centered leadership.

Lisa also gets practical about time, boundaries, and the shift from expert to leader — plus what it really means to serve on boards without the gloss.

We touch on entrepreneurship, reinvention, and why, as Lisa says, "the universe rewards action."

If you're an ambitious introvert or quiet leader looking for grounded, real-world insights you can use immediately, this conversation is your playbook.

🔗 Links: maximumq.com

Being Smart Is Stupid: The Secret to Wise Leadership with Tricia Brouk

What if the problem isn't that leaders aren't smart enough — but that they're not wise?

In this conversation, Tricia Brouk — founder of The Big Talk and author of Being Smart Is Stupid — joins She Owns Success to explore why intellect alone can't create great leadership. She shares what it means to lead from your Buddha nature (compassion, awareness, empathy), how to get still before you act, and why detaching from ego and fear leads to stronger teams and more sustainable success.

You'll learn:

• How "smart" leaders create suffering in themselves and others, and how to stop.
• The simple S.T.I.L.L. method to lead with calm clarity.
• Why real gratitude isn't a foosball table, and how to make it land.
• How impermanence, discernment, and detachment can transform your decisions.
• Why wise leadership wins in every sense.

🎧 Listen now to discover how to lead with presence, compassion, and wisdom, without losing ambition.

Guest: Tricia Brouk Book: Being Smart Is Stupid Host: She Owns Success | Follow for more conversations on quiet power, conscious leadership, and success from the inside out.

If you're a solopreneur or Type A business owner struggling to let go, this conversation is your reset moment.

In this episode, I'm joined by Dot Rock, founder of Dot Rock Consulting, who helps small business owners scale sustainably — by setting up the right systems, hiring the right people, and learning how to delegate without losing their mind.

We explore why so many entrepreneurs wait too long to bring on help, the risks of hiring out of desperation, and how ignoring your intuition can create chaos in your business.

Dot shares powerful insights on how to build a team you actually trust, the mindset shifts required to grow without burning out, and how to create structure that supports your freedom — not steals it.

This is the episode for anyone craving spacious, soul-aligned growth without letting go of their vision.

Connect with Dot and Find out More:

https://www.instagram.com/dot_rock_/

[email protected]

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dotrock

https://www.facebook.com/dot.rock.consulting

Like many women, Carol Enneking has worn many hats and carried countless responsibilities. Her journey has been one of extraordinary resilience—navigating divorce, surviving cancer, and even facing the life-altering challenge of losing her sight.

A celebrated author, consultant, and speaker, in this episode, Carol shares her personal and professional evolution, revealing how she navigated life's challenges through surrender, to finally find balance and fulfillment.

From her Amazon bestseller, "The Rebalancing Act," to her insights on leadership and emotional intelligence, Carol's story is a testament to resilience and growth.

Tune in to discover how you can apply her lessons to your own life and career, and embrace the path to personal transformation and fulfilment.

Connect with Carol:

https://carolenneking.com/

https://carolenneking.com/book/

https://www.instagram.com/carol.enneking/

https://www.youtube.com/@CarolEnnekingSpeaker

In this insightful interview, Maria DeLorenzis Reyes, an Executive Leadership Coach, shares her journey from corporate America to founding her own training company. She discusses the concept of "rebel leadership," emphasizing the importance of rejecting outdated norms and fostering environments where people feel valued and engaged. Maria also introduces her "Scale Factor Formula," a framework designed to help organizations grow sustainably. Tune in to discover how leadership impacts not just businesses, but the lives of individuals and communities.

To learn more about Maria's work or to connect with her, visit her Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, or her website at MariaDR.com.

In this deeply moving episode, I sit down with Hertha Lund, Equine Gestalt Coach and founder of Four Horses for Wholeness. Hertha shares her remarkable journey: from surviving childhood trauma and living with PTSD, to achieving professional success, and ultimately experiencing a life-altering near-death experience that led her to profound healing and purpose.

We talk about trauma, embodiment, the wisdom of horses, and how reconnecting with the body is the gateway to reclaiming your wholeness. Hertha also shares insights from her upcoming book, Alchemy of Resilience: My Rugged Path to Wholeness, which launches July 15th.

Whether you're navigating your own healing path or supporting others on theirs, this conversation is a powerful reminder that true transformation is possible and that healing begins when we come home to ourselves.

Links:

• Visit Four Horses for Wholeness
• https://www.herthalund.com/book/
• Connect on Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Facebook

So much to do and so little time, and energy. If you want to find out how to increase productivity without zapping all your energy then you've come to the right place.

In this episode, I'm joined by Claire Barker a UK-based Productivity Coach. A former Business Analyst, Claire knows a thing or two about making things more efficient. After experiencing extreme health challenges which left her having to perform a full-time job, often with only two days of health, she also knows the importance of managing your energy levels.

Claire now helps her clients to shift their thinking, increase their productivity and get more of the important activities done in their lives and businesses while working in alignment with their natural energy levels.

• How to set up your work environment for more productivity and success
• The forgotten but key elements of productivity and getting things done
• Brain Dumping - The critical first step
• The reverse scheduling approach: A Business analysts approach to creating a more productive and effective work schedule
• How to increase your efficiency
• The Getting Things Done Time Management System (By David Alan)
• The common pitfalls to avoid when it comes to productivity

• Getting Things Done Method
• Trello

IG: https://www.instagram.com/clairebarkercoach/

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

Website:https://www.clairebarker.co.uk/

Tel: 07811 859094

Email: [email protected]

For more productivity and time management tips and ideas check out our Ultimate Guide To Time Management & Productivity

If you've been thinking about changing your career direction then this episode is for you! A successful career change is definitely possible and you can make it happen! But how can you be sure that you're making the right move? And how do you know that your new career will make you happy long term?

In this episode, I'm sharing the 7 essentials for making a career change that will ensure your new career is as successful and fulfilling as possible, and for as long as possible.

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