Cool, calm and collected. Three words that perfectly describe my next Powerful Conversation guest. This week I am going by Georgia St John-Smith from sunny Ibiza!

Georgia is a powerhouse facilitator at the intersection of inner wellness and success.

Having experienced burnout in her corporate career, Georgia has since swapped her fast-paced London life for the laid-back wellness side of Ibiza.

Georgia is the Founder of Sancti Retreats, and shares her tried and tested methods with top leaders around the world. 

It's her mission to spark personal transformation so that you can live less of who you "should be" and more of who you really are.

So make yourself a cool drink and relax while you listen to our Powerful Conversation. 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiastjohnsmith/

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

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When was the last time you met a very POWERFUL woman? 

My guest this week is just that. Not only does she sit in front of a piece of her own artwork that is full of incredible energy, you can tell that her mission comes straight from the heart. 

Her story is exceptionally powerful and in this conversation, she shares it with me. 

From a struggling single mom, to escaping a 13 year narcissistic abusive relationship, Sabrina’s tenacity and optimistic spirit has inspired fans worldwide and helped endless amounts of people break through and discover their own untapped talents and immense potential. Now, creator and CEO of Human Better 365, a human transformation company, creator of Sober Society, Her Nation Communities and host of Her Talk Show. Sabrina is dedicated to giving people the tools they need to RISE and human better.

DON’T miss this one and if you are a powerful women then you will want to be part of her network so do check the links below. 

Website: sabrinavictoria.com

Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Tiktok, Twitter

FB Communities: Her Nation , Sober Society

Podcast: Her Talk Show

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When we have a WHY that is deeply aligned with our core values great things can happen and we can cause great ripples in our world. 

This is exactly what this week’s guest has achieved. 

As a parent and step-grandparent, Donna, the Founder and Director of UK for Good, wanted to be able to look future generations in the eye and say with complete sincerity that she had done everything she could to protect our precious planet. 

Donna had a light bulb moment when she realised that the needs and expectations of people and the planet were rapidly changing, yet businesses weren’t adapting. 

She saw that the old model of maximise shareholder wealth at any cost was no longer fit for purpose and that to succeed in business, now and in future, leaders must adapt and focus on purpose, people, planet, and prosperity. 

Donna found that there was very little support for SMEs, which account for 99.9% of the 5.8 million or so businesses in the UK and decided to do something about it. 

She discovered B Corps, a new type of business meeting high levels of social and environmental performance. 

In 2021 she set up UK for Good, A B Corp Certified business, to inspire, inform, and enable SME businesses to grow sustainably, and to support businesses on their B Corp journey. 

Donna can regularly be seen lobbying for the Better Business Act and whilst there is still a long way to go nearly 80% of people believe that businesses should be held accountable for the impact they have on people and the planet. 

If there was ONE THING you could do to support this cause it would be to sign up to the Better Business Act - I can attest that it takes less than 2 minutes to do. When we all come together we can achieve great things. 

Website: https://www.ukforgood.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnaokell/

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Many of us, particularly women, find ourselves in a position of caring while also holding down a job. It’s tough and can often lead to burn out as we keep on going, putting ourselves last, until our bodies force us to stop. 

In this week’s Powerful Conversation I am delighted to be joined by Jane van Zyl. Jane is the CEO of Working Families, the UK’s national charity for working parents and carers. It’s Working Families mission to remove the barriers that people with caring responsibilities face in the workplace.

So if you are looking for free legal advice on what your rights at work are then Working Families is the place to go. 

Jane believes in the value of a fulfilling, balanced working life and its transformative power to create social connections, build self-esteem, and impact the wider community. She is a passionate advocate of equal opportunity for all. So she really found her calling when she joined Working Families as their CEO in September 2018. 

Tune in to hear more about Jane, her story and the work that Working Families do. There’s loads of value in this conversation including the future of the gender pay gap, having squiggly careers and how to manage our time!

To follow Jane:

https://twitter.com/workingfamUK or @Workingfamuk

https://www.facebook.com/WorkingFamiliesUK
https://www.linkedin.com/company/working-families
https://www.instagram.com/workingfamuk/

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Now this week’s guest really is an inspiration. A phrase that comes to mind is “You’re never too old to…”

As a single mum of two, Francesca Tricarico, followed her passion for accountancy and re-trained so that she could create a better life for herself and her children. And boy has she done just that. 

Francesca is now the co-founder of Future Cloud Accounting and founder of her local NYPsocial networking group.

Unafraid to take on a challenge and to learn from previous mistakes, Francesca’s company focuses on cloud-based accounting. 

But she’s more than a business woman!

Francesca leverages her instinctive curiosity to question everything and be involved in everything. She is on a mission to help others succeed and if you follow her social media posts you can see just that. 

As a huge user of Social Media, she believes that sharing her business journey on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook has really helped her success story! #thejourneyisreal #justpostit

And for those of you that care about yourselves too, she has achieved some incredible personal physical challenges. As a strong believer that every business owner should have a physical hobby, she takes part in some insane challenges, fuelled by her love of grenade bars!

So be prepared to be in awe and let me know what inspires you the most!

https://future-cloud.co.uk/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-tricarico-fmaat-b18121117/

https://www.instagram.com/futurecloudacc/

https://www.instagram.com/fran.bella84/

https://www.facebook.com/FutureCloudAcc

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Time flies when you are enjoying yourself right? 

That is exactly what happened when I spoke to Tabitha in the Powerful Conversation. 

Tabitha Jayne is a Professional Certified Coach and the founding director of Earthself, a Community Interest Company whose purpose is to put Earth at the heart of business through the power of coaching as nature and on behalf of Earth. 

Tabitha is also a co-founder and director of Net Zero Nation, whose purpose is to mass mobilise SMEs on their journey to Net Zero. 

A lady who clearly likes to accomplish masses, she is also the author of The Nature Process (2nd Edition): Discover the Power and Potential of Your Natural Self and Improve Your Wellbeing and Nature Embodied: How to Love Life. 

So you can imagine that when we spoke about the importance of our natural environment and looking after our planet and ourselves there was plenty to keep us chatting. 

You will enjoy this conversation as much as I did I am sure. 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tabithajayne/

Website: https://earthself.org/

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Cryptocurrency? Bitcoin? Have you dabbled? No clue where to start? Or maybe you think I’m talking a different language altogether!

Business owners need to have a grip on their finances and on their tax situation. But this can be overwhelming for many of us, especially when it comes to working with client all over the world.

Fear not! I have a guest who can help.

In this Powerful Conversation I am joined by Viktoria Soltesz.

Viktoria is the founder of payment consulting firm, PSP Angels, which helps online businesses optimise their payment flows and costs by finding the best payment and banking solutions. (pspangels.com)

She is also the Partner a boutique firm in Malta, which was created to improve the payments processing infrastructure for clients within the iGaming industries, specifically AND has been running her own finance and tax consulting firm in Cyprus for over 15 years. (viktoriasoltesz.com)

Viktoria has extensive experience with payment issues and high risk industries regularly speaks at iGaming, blockchain, fintech and investment conferences.

So buckle up and listen well. You are in for a great conversation!

For more information:

Why does every online business need a payment consultant? Watch the interview with Viktoria here.

Would you like to have a chat? Book a slot with Viktoria here.

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This week I am joined not by one but by THREE powerful women! What an honour. 

Meet Andraya Catlyn, Cvetomira Borisova and Marcela Cermakova. These ladies are co-founders of ThYnk Inclusive Project Solutions, an agency which helps women break into traditionally male-dominated fields in project management.

Andraya is the proud owner of Ace Inventories Ltd and it’s her goal is to make a positive impact on the world by leveraging her skills in project management to provide women worldwide with the opportunities they truly deserve. She believes in fostering diversity and inclusivity, as well as promoting flexibility within project management.

She has a flair for Caribbean cooking and guides individuals on her to prepare healthy traditional meals. I’m up for that!

In 2023, Marcela launched Mc Moonlight Limited, a coaching and mentoring service for women who aspire to achieve their dreams. Empowering women has become Marcela’s life's work. It is not just something she does, but it is who she is. Her hard work has been recognised by the G-class foundation UK, who have nominated her for Entrepreneur 2023.

Cvetomira Borisova owns a cleaning company alongside all her other commitments. She is committed to empowering women and the underrepresented to believe in themselves and chase their dreams. She believes everyone has the potential to achieve goals, and is dedicated to helping others reach their full potential. Her dedication to empowering people and her commitment to excellence in all areas of her life; a leader that many follow.

Andraya: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andraya-catlyn-729066182/

Cvetomira: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cvetomira-borisova-229b3b61/

Marcela: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcela-kaca-cermakova-b1483a1a5/

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Do you have a guardian angel that helps you through challenging times or inspires you to be courageous? 

I know I do - and better than that she’s hung on my bedroom wall as a daily reminder of who I am! She was painted by Iaysha Salih, a friend and visionary artist. She is guided by her intuition in her paintings, which are inspired by Angels and their connection to light and the divine realms. 

So I am over the moon to be joined for this Powerful Conversation with Iaysha. We talk about art and meditation and how stepping into our creative self helps us discover who we truly are. 

Iaysha’s art invites the viewer to immerse themselves in a rich and harmonious visual experience. At the same time, her focus on capturing the essence rather than the exact details allows her to delve deeper into the emotions and energy behind her subject matter. This exploration of the unseen and intangible aspects of the world, like the space between objects, the emotion behind words in a poem, and the energy dynamics of people and places, is what truly captivates her and makes her art so powerful.

Art is a form of self-expression and healing and Iaysha’s art aims to explore and express her innermost thoughts and emotions in a way that will inspire others to reflect on their own spiritual journeys and connect with the beauty that exists within and around us.

So take a moment out of your doing and step into your being. Be inspired by the creativity and ask yourself what you can do today to be more creative!

You can take a look at Iaysha’s art on her website: https://iaysha-art.com/ and follow her on instagram @iaysha_art

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Do you know what it’s like to feel like your job isn’t quite lighting you up? And then on top of that, the stress and anxiety start to impact your health?

I’m pretty sure we have all felt that at some point in our careers.

This week’s Powerful Conversation is with Sara Powell, founder of Impactury. Having been in exactly this situation, Sara set up Impactury, which offers eco-luxury wellness retreats to women executives seeking more purpose and less stress at work.

So who’s not envious of creating a company where you plan trips to Nepal and Mallorca, helping women to re-align themselves with what lights them up? 

Sara has a heart of gold and most definitely gives back to the world in the form of social enterprise. She also co-founded a clean water social enterprise in Ethiopia and is a guest lecturer on social entrepreneurship for executive MBAs and undergraduates.

So take a PAUSE - you are in for a journey of your life in this conversation and maybe even a trip to Nepal. Get packing!

Website: https://www.impactury.com/

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarapowell/ 

This episode is brought to you by Claire Thomas, Reaching My Best.

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