In this episode, I’m joined by Dani Wallace, founder of IATQB Ltd and fearless leader of the I Am The Queen Bee movement.

Dani’s story moves from growing up on the council estates of Preston, through domestic violence, homelessness and single parenthood, to becoming one of the UK’s most powerful voices in empowerment, speaking and visibility.

We talk about reinvention, survival patterns, self-sabotage, entrepreneurship, asking for help, and what it really means to build a life that feels rooted rather than frantic.

Dani brings honesty, humour and a seriously practical dose of wisdom, reminding us that no matter what we’ve lived through, we can still choose to fly anyway.

Highlights:

(03:08) - Dani looks back at growing up in Preston and the coping mechanisms that shaped her voice

(07:52) - Leaving home at 16, chasing singing work and quietly choosing a different life

(17:17) - The crash point: toxic relationships, single parenthood and becoming homeless

(20:12) - The car park moment where Dani realised she could stop letting life happen to her

(30:09) - The quote that sparked the Queen Bee movement: fly anyway

(42:53) - Dani’s advice for anyone facing change: stop running, make space and listen

Connect with Dani:

www.iatqb.com

www.instagram.com/thequeenbeedani

www.facebook.com/thequeenbeedani

www.facebook.com/groups/386708721935406

www.linkedin.com/in/iamthequeenbee

Connect with Lucy:

Website - https://bookmagic.ai

TikTok - @lucymccarra 

Instagram/Threads - @lucymccarraher 

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucymccarraher/

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