Ever feel like the busyness badge of honour and constant expectation to be doing all the time is taking over the world?  If you know it's time to change that paradigm and want to find out exactly how to build more calm, more magnetism for great things, more flow and ease into your life then you have to listen to this conversation between Jo Hall and her guest, Shari Thompson.

Jo and Shari explore and share their secrets to unlocking and embracing all that makes you uniquely you, so you can live in alignment with your true self.  They chat about understanding your own energy, what masculine and feminine energies are and how to leverage and balance both of them to become more empowered, calm and compassionate.  And they share their lessons from being in the corporate world and how the biggest mistake you can make in running your own business is to create a carbon copy of structure, doing and working all the hours.  They're both role models for making things fun and easy ... so tune in to find out how they do it.

If you enjoyed this episode, Jo would be so grateful if you could rate it and share your feedback, or share it with someone else who you think would benefit from listening.  

If you like to connect with either Jo or Shari, their details are here:

Shari Thompson helps other women step into alignment so they can activate abundance.  A self-confessed and inspiring alchemist she runs a free Facebook group The Aligned Business - Activate Abundance by Design.  You can find her there or go take a look at her website sharithompson.co.uk

Jo Hall, founder and host of The Jo & Co Show is also a Transformation Mentor.  She empowers women who are ready for more to recognise what they are truly capable of when they believe in themselves and implicitly trust in their intuition, so they can tap into their natural calm-confidence and courage to create a life that is aligned to what truly lights them up and brings them deep meaning and fulfilment.  

You can find and connect with Jo here:

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/joanna.hall.921025

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_hall_transformation_mentor/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-hall-transformation-mentor/

Jo's website: https://www.joannahall.co.uk

There's sooo much to get your head around when starting up in business.  Where do you begin with branding?  Or setting your prices for your offers, products or services?  And how do you deal with overwhelm when you need to make a decision?  All these topics and more are unpacked in another down-to-earth and honest episode of The Jo & Co. Show. where Jo Hall chats with graphic design goddess, Kay Storey.  Although they discover both their routes into starting their own businesses began with redundancy ... they realise the similarities of their journeys don't stop there. 

If you'd like to know more about Kay or Jo's work, or how to connect with them, read on ...

Kay Storey founded her brand and design company, KDesign, in 1998.  More recently she launched The School of Brand to support people new to running their own business who feel overwhelmed with all the brand and design elements and don't know where to start.  As a Brand Guardian, she cuts through all the complexity to help them deliver a standout brand that connects with their audience.  If you'd like to see more of Kay's work or contact her you can find her here:

Her website: KDesign

Kay's School of Brand membership supports anyone in business struggling with their branding design, confidence or know-how 

Instagram: kdesignwork

Email: [email protected]

Jo Hall is a Transformation Mentor.  She empowers women who are ready for more to recognise what they are truly capable of when they believe in themselves and implicitly trust in their intuition, so they can tap into their natural calm-confidence and courage to create a life that is aligned to what truly lights them up and brings them deep meaning and fulfilment. 

You can find and connect with Jo here:

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/joanna.hall.921025

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_hall_transformation_mentor/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-hall-transformation-mentor/

Jo's website: https://www.joannahall.co.uk

Ever felt there's more to your corporate or business existence, that there must be a better way to experience and enjoy it? If so, this episode with Rachel Miller from AllThingsIC and host Jo Hall shares their experiences of how this can indeed be done as they talk about taking the leap of faith from the corporate world to setting up their own businesses and thriving in them. 

They chat about what they wish they'd known and done differently, to why it's ok to say 'No' to work and repel clients (yes! you read that right!).  

Rachel and Jo actively embrace all that they are and are advocates of intentionally aligning life (and business) with your values, personality and energy, as well as creating your own rules, to enjoy the very best (and a more fulfilling) experience every single day.

If listening to this episode has sparked a flicker of desire to change your life and you'd like help in taking the leap then you can connect with Rachel or Jo here:

Rachel Miller is the Founder of AllThingsIC and a renowned mentor, trainer and consultant for Internal Communication professionals.  She has recently launched her own podcast, Candid Comms, packed with inspirational and practical internal communication advice and ideas. It is available on all major podcasting platforms.

Her website: AllThingsIC

Twitter @AllThingsIC

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelmiller01/

Jo Hall is a Transformation Mentor.  She empowers women who are ready for more to recognise what they are truly capable of when they believe in themselves and implicitly trust in their intuition, so they can tap into their natural calm-confidence and courage to create a life that is aligned to what truly lights them up and brings them deep meaning and fulfilment.

You can find and connect with Jo here:

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/joanna.hall.921025

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_hall_transformation_mentor/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-hall-transformation-mentor/

Jo's website: https://www.joannahall.co.uk

We also mention Jackie Le Fevre in the episode, an expert in helping you understand and live in alignment with your core personal values.  You can contact Jackie via her website: Magma Effect or catch her on LinkedIn or Twitter

There's a reason why setting goals, following expert business advice and doing what you think you should is not working for you, causing you to doubt yourself or creating burnout ... and this episode with Katie Johns from Lovablemedia explains it.  

Doing business your way is absolutely the right way, but it needs to come from a place of trusting yourself and alignment for it to work - Katie and Jo are living proof of this and they tear down the myth that being in business should be hard work, full of worry and doing alllll the things.  

Listening to this episode could be a real game-changer for you, so if you'd like to work with either Katie or Jo to help you enjoy the life and business you desire then connect with them here:

Katie Johns helps soul centred entrepreneurs to create a soul led content marketing strategy, completely aligned to you and your brand. So you can fall in love with your marketing and create content from a place of joy, fun and genuine connection, to naturally attract your soulmate clients.

Katie's website: www.lovablemedia.com 

Instagram @lovablemedia

Jo Hall is a Transformation Mentor. She empowers women who are ready for more to recognise what they are truly capable of when they believe in themselves and implicitly trust in their intuition, so they can tap into their natural calm-confidence and courage to create a life that is aligned to what truly lights them up and brings them deep meaning and fulfilment.

You can find and connect with Jo here:

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/joanna.hall.921025

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_hall_transformation_mentor/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-hall-transformation-mentor/

Jo's website: https://www.joannahall.co.uk

This week's episode of The Jo & Co. Show is jam-packed full of topics you'll very likely resonate with as a business owner.  Perhaps you'll be familiar with the feast and famine cycle of clients and income, or the feeling of self-doubt.  Maybe you've felt exhausted running your business and crashed into a black hole thinking you should just give it all up.  Well, you're not alone.  As Kristel and Jo chat together in their honest and light-hearted way, they share their experiences, lessons learned and advice to help you see that whatever you face in business, you do have all the answers and you do have the grit and ability to get through it.  Patience is indeed a virtue!

If you enjoy this or other episodes, then please do rate the podcast or share your feedback.  It helps promote the podcast to other potential listeners in business who could really do with the advice and benefit from the honest perspectives we share.  

More about us both:

Kristel Valaydon loves to work with rebel and misfit business owners and SMEs helping them make an impact through clarity, confidence and connection in their marketing and PR.  

Want to connect? Come join Kristel over on Facebook where she hosts live Small Business Chats at 10am (UK time) every Wednesday.  https://www.facebook.com/KVComms

Alternatively take a sneaky peak at her website to find out how she works, who she's worked with and how to work with her. https://kvcomms.com/

Jo Hall is a Transformation Mentor.  She empowers women who are ready for more to recognise what they are truly capable of when they believe in themselves and implicitly trust in their intuition, so they can tap into their natural calm-confidence and courage to create a life that is aligned to what truly lights them up and brings them deep meaning and fulfilment.  You can find and connect with Jo here:

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/joanna.hall.921025

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_hall_transformation_mentor/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-hall-transformation-mentor/

Jo's website: https://www.joannahall.co.uk

How often does it feel really good running your business?  Honestly?!  How much struggle, stress and other people's advice or systems and blueprints have you in your day ... and how much is aligned with what you want, your personality, your lifestyle desires?

If the balance feels wrong somehow, this episode with Charlotte Lester shines a light on why things might be feeling tough or stuck for you right now and helps you uncover ways that can make things feel great, back inflow and a lot more fun again.  Having intentionally designed our businesses to suit us rather than making things hard, we share the lessons we've learnt to stop looking for external advice and comparing ourselves to others and instead tune in to what we need and want.

Although we come from different perspectives, Charlotte is all about systems and I (Jo) am all about the person, we uncover a lot of similarities in our approach to being in business.  

I hope you enjoy this honest and down-to-earth conversation as much as we enjoyed recording it.

Please rate, share or write your feedback about the podcast to show your support.

More about us both:

Charlotte Lester is a systems-automation consultant and implementation agency owner helping ambitious female leaders to scale their business without burning out... No, no it is not magic!  It is all about using the RIGHT MODERN systems and team at the right TIME!  Forget the old way of doing and do the new way of doing!

Want to connect? Come join Charlotte over on Instagram @CVA_Associates and pop into her DM's to say hey.

Additionally, Charlotte has a brand new group programme that is currently running, if you are interested in finally implementing modern systems in your business to enable you to scale then find out more here...https://cva-associates.com/click-me-for-an-exclusive-invite-for-business-without-burnout/.

Jo Hall is a Transformation Mentor.  She empowers women who are ready for more to recognise what they are truly capable of when they believe in themselves and implicitly trust in their intuition, so they can tap into their natural calm-confidence and courage to create a life that is aligned to what truly lights them up and brings them deep meaning and fulfilment.

You can find and connect with Jo here:

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/joanna.hall.921025

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_hall_transformation_mentor/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-hall-transformation-mentor/

Jo's website: https://www.joannahall.co.uk

There are so many topics we cover about running our businesses in this upbeat, honest episode with Christine Kavanagh from Tonic, Bristol.

From the parallels between branding and wearing your favourite feel-good clothes, we go on to talk about crying (a lot!), finding solidarity in our connections, the lessons from the choices we've made and the responsibility we now see as being solely ours.  We share our experiences and the value of setting boundaries, dealing with resentment, being selective on social media and how we lift our vibes to feel great.

My hope for this episode is that it uplifts, supports and makes you smile.  Even better if you couple listening to our chatter with a walk or a 30-minute break, cup of tea in hand.

More about us:

Christine Kavanagh runs brand design agency Tonic and speacilises in creating visual identities for clients with conscience who want to make their mark on the world.

You can connect with Christine here:

Instagram (her favourite hangout): https://www.instagram.com/thechristinekavanagh/ 

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

Jo Hall is a Transformation Mentor.  She empowers women who are ready for more to recognise what they are truly capable of when they believe in themselves and implicitly trust in their intuition, so they can tap into their natural calm-confidence and courage to create a life that is aligned to what truly lights them up and brings them deep meaning and fulfilment.  You can find and connect with Jo here:

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/joanna.hall.921025

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_hall_transformation_mentor/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-hall-transformation-mentor/

Jo's website: https://www.joannahall.co.uk

In this episode, Rachel Tredwell and I talk honestly about the loneliness we've felt while being in business and how we found the right networks and support for us.  We also chat about building relationships with meaning and finding routines that work for us (or not!).

If you'd like to connect with either of us you can find us here:

Contact Rachel, your very own Travel Fairy Godmother (!) to book amazing get-aways with Rachel's signature personalisation and thoughtful touches: https://thetredwells.notjusttravel.com/ or find her on Facebook where she's regularly sharing helpful and timely travel news, updates and advice https://www.facebook.com/racheltredwellnjt

Jo Hall is a Transformation Mentor.  She empowers women who are ready for more to recognise what they are truly capable of when they believe in themselves and implicitly trust in their intuition, so they can tap into their natural calm-confidence and courage to create a life that is aligned to what truly lights them up and brings them deep meaning and fulfilment.  You can find and connect with Jo here:

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/joanna.hall.921025

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_hall_transformation_mentor/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-hall-transformation-mentor/

or via my website: https://www.joannahall.co.uk

In this very first episode, I talk about the reason for starting The Jo & Co. Show podcast, what to expect from the coming episodes and share a bit about me.

I can't wait to get the show going and start chatting to the incredible business owners I've lined up for you.

If you're wanting inspiration, support, insights, advice and down-to-earth honest chat about the realities of running a business and taking the leap of faith from the corporate world to running your own business then this is most definitely going to be the podcast for you, my friend.

A bit about me, Jo and the work I do to help others lead an incredibly fulfilling life:

I'm Jo Hall a Transformation Mentor.  I empower women who are ready for more to recognise what they are truly capable of when they believe in themselves and implicitly trust in their intuition.  This means they can learn how to tap into their natural calm-confidence and courage to create a life that is aligned to what truly lights them up and bring them deep meaning and fulfilment.  It's magical stuff.  It's how my life is now.  And it's an honour to empower other women who are fed up with life as it is, who know they are destined for and worthy of more and help them achieve personal fulfilment.

You can find and connect with Jo here:

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/joanna.hall.921025

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jo_hall_transformation_mentor/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-hall-transformation-mentor/

Jo's website: https://www.joannahall.co.uk