The Queerpreneur Podcast

In this episode of the Queerpreneur podcast I'm talking to the brilliant Jo Westwood, the codependency coach. Jo is a life coach and author.  She helps women escape from codependency and reclaim their lives with confidence.

Listen in to hear us talking about the impact of a heteronormative world on LGBTQ+ relationships and how it impacts our self-worth. And how low confidence, self-belief and shame can affect queer people when it comes to the most important relationships in our lives. 

We also talk about the lack of inclusion for LGBTQ+ people and how you can create more inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ people with small shifts that will have a big impact. 

I think you’re going to find this one really interesting and thought provoking!

If you enjoyed this episode please make sure to give the podcast a review on itunes, stitcher or wherever you listen.

Links from the show:

Complete the survey: LGBTQ+ inclusion survey


Contact Jo Westwood: Jo Westwood, the codependency coach
Jo on Instagram:Jo Westwood

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In this week's Queer Wellbeing Session I am joined by Sexuality and Healing Mentor, Isla McLachlan.  We talk openly about our personal experiences and some of the challenges we have faced to love and accept all of who we are, especially our sexuality. 

Isla then gives us a beautiful healing breathwork session which you can experience for yourself when you listen to the podcast (24:50 mins).

If you're struggling with your sexuality or still get triggered or feel uncomfortable expressing all of who you are at home, work or in social situations please know you are not alone. Also know that it does get easier and there are lots of wonderful LGBTQ+ people here to support you on your personal healing journey so you can feel free, confident, proud and even excited about being all of your amazing self! You are as worthy and deserving of love and happiness as everyone else on this planet of ours right!

If you enjoyed this episode please make sure to give the podcast a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify).

And I want to give another nod to the LGBTQ+ inclusion survey I've created to understand the barriers to inclusion for LGBTQ+ people and to understand what we can do to improve representation, visibility and equality for queer wellness and coaching professionals. Please complete the survey to add your voice to this movement:  https://sarah-taylor.typeform.com/to/ET29bHCW  

And when it comes to equal access and feeling safe to reach out to wellbeing service providers  LGBTQ+ clients don’t always feel safe because they fear discrimination or lack of understanding of their specific challenges and struggles. Surely the wellbeing and coaching industries should be THE SAFEST PLACES for LGBTQ+ people?

Complete the LGBTQ+ Inclusion & Equality Survey:   https://sarah-taylor.typeform.com/to/ET29bHCW



Links from the show:
Contact Isla McLachlan: https://www.islamclachlan.com/
Isla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isla.mclachlan/

Say hi to me on social:
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Youtube: Sarah Taylor Coaching Youtube
Visit my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/
Email me: [email protected] 

The Queer Wellbeing Sessions Week 2.

 As you will know if you're a regular listener of this podcast, I am incredibly passionate about creating greater inclusion and access to all wellbeing services for LGBTQ+ people.

So, I decided to dedicate the month of November to what I'm calling the Queer Wellbeing Sessions where every week, on a Friday in Instagram I chat with a queer wellness or coaching professional about a wellbeing practice that will support us with our own personal mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing. And we get to experience the modality or technique in the session too with a short live practice or exercise. 

This week my guest was George Goldsmith-Cotterell an online fitness coach and personal trainer and we talk about the important relationship between mental health,  exercise and food.  George shares her personal wellbeing story and how she has transformed her mental health by changing her diet and looking after herself with exercise and lifestyle changes.

My new online course for gay, bi and queer women, Dare To Be You starts on Monday 23rd November, you can find out all about it HERE.

Links from the show:
Contact George: https://perchgym.com/the-team/george-goldsmith-cottrell/
George on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ggc.pt3/

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Youtube: Youtube channel
Visit my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/
Email me: [email protected] 

The Queer Wellbeing Sessions have begun! As you will know if you're a regular listener of this podcast, I am incredibly passionate about creating greater inclusion and access to all wellbeing services for LGBTQ+ people.

So, I decided to dedicate the month of November to what I'm calling the Queer Wellbeing Sessions where every week, on a Friday in Instagram I chat with a queer wellness or coaching professional about a wellbeing practice that will support us with our own personal mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing. And we get to experience the modality or technique in the session too with a short live practice or exercise.

This week it was a Meditation 101 teaching and a live Find Your Inner Sanctuary meditation with Rachel Bednarski. It was so calming, reassuring and grounding. I know you will love it!

And I want to give another nod to the LGBTQ+ inclusion survey I've created to understand the barriers to inclusion for LGBTQ+ people and to understand what we can do to improve representation, visibility and equality for queer wellness and coaching professionals. Please complete the survey to add your voice to this movement:  https://sarah-taylor.typeform.com/to/ET29bHCW  

And when it comes to equal access and feeling safe to reach out to wellbeing service providers  LGBTQ+ clients don’t always feel safe because they fear discrimination or lack of understanding of their specific challenges and struggles. Surely the wellbeing and coaching industries should be THE SAFEST PLACES for LGBTQ+ people?


If you enjoyed this episode please make sure to give the podcast a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify). 

Complete the LGBTQ+ Inclusion & Equality Survey:   https://sarah-taylor.typeform.com/to/ET29bHCW



Links from the show:
Contact Rachel Bednarski: https://www.rachelbednarski.com/ 
Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelbednarski_/  

Say hi to me on social: 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoach/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching/ 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/ 
Youtube: Youtube channel 
Visit my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/ 
Email me: [email protected] 

"I never use the term falling in love. I really don't like that, it's like falling where? Falling on your face? Falling on your arse? No. I'm really here for people to walk steadily into love with their eyes wide open, with clarity and a strong foundation."

I'm talking with Love Coach Michelle Zaylar about the world of love and relationships (and if you're anything like me help in that department is always welcomed!) We get real about the the challenges of navigating dating and finding love as a later in life lesbian or queer person – btw it’s not our fault we find it all a bit of a minefield! And Michelle explains exactly what a conscious relationship is, how to create one and why we’d want them (and believe me you do!). She also busts some myths that you might have about what makes a healthy, loving relationship. So if you’re wondering how to show up in the best way for yourself and those really important people in your life you're going to want to give this episode a listen.

I personally got so much out of my conversation with Michelle and I really hope you do too.

Do let me know what you thought of this episode by messaging me over on instagram, facebook or linked in - or you can email me, I'd love to hear from you! If you enjoy the episode, please be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag me @sarahtaylorcoaching and I’ll be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on my Instagram Stories as well. 

Also, please make sure to give the podcast a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify). 

Complete the LGBTQ+ Inclusion & Equality Survey:   https://sarah-taylor.typeform.com/to/ET29bHCW


Links from the show:
Contact Michelle Zaylar: https://www.michellezaylar.com/
Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellezaylar/
Nisha Moodley: https://nishamoodley.com/
Sunny Lenarduzzi: https://sunnylenarduzzi.com/
Ava Duvernay: https://www.instagram.com/ava/
India Moore: https://www.instagram.com/indyamoore/
Alok Vaid-Menon: https://www.instagram.com/alokvmenon/
Ester Perel: https://www.estherperel.com/

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Visit my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/
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How inclusive is the wellness and coaching industry for LGBTQ+ people? How does being LGBTQ+ and working in wellness or coaching impact us?

Do we feel included and equal in our professional industries and in our wellness and coaching networks and communities?

Approximately 6% of the UK population is LGBTQ+*. There are circa 1 million people working in the wellness and coaching industries in the UK and yet when you look around there is very little visibility of LGBTQ+ wellness and coaching professionals.

With LGBTQ+ people suffering with higher levels of mental health struggles, suicidal distress and poor access to mainstream healthcare, wellness and coaching services are needed now more than ever.

And yet often LGBTQ+ people don’t feel safe to reach out for the support they so desperately need. They fear discrimination, prejudice and lack of understanding. 

And so my friends, I’ve decided to dig into this issue and find out more about if and how it's impacting both wellness and coaching professionals and those LGBTQ+ people who desperately need support with their wellbeing, happiness and fulfilment in their lives.

I want to hear from you, if you’re a lesbian, gay, bi or queer wellness or coaching professional. 

If you’re up for getting involved I've created a short survey. It should take you about 10 mins to complete and for everyone who submits a survey response I’m offering you a free laser coaching session with me or a discounted place on my Flagship online personal development programme, Living Her Truth starting again in Jan 2021. And of course the biggest prize of all, the opportunity to be part of a movement to create greater LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion in the wellness and coaching professions.

Here's the link to the survey: https://sarah-taylor.typeform.com/to/ET29bHCW

*With many LGBTQ+ people feeling unsafe to be out these figures are likely to be higher than reported.

Get in touch with me:

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Youtube: Youtube channel
Visit my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/
Email me: [email protected]

This episode is on a topic that isn't talked about enough. The fact that mental health issues and suicidal distress is almost twice as high for LGBTQ+ people than for everyone else.

I’m talking to Kate Webb, deputy CEO of MindOut, an incredible LGBTQ+ mental health charity for which I'm a board trustee. Kate and I talk about some of the reasons why people in the LGBTQ+ community struggle more with their mental health. We discuss the lack of safe social spaces, minority stress, discrimination and the damage caused by ignorance and lack of understanding within the wellbeing and healthcare professions.

Please listen to this episode to hear about the support available to you if you're struggling with your mental health and how each of us can personally do our bit to stand up for  greater equality, understanding and the creation of a safer world for LGBTQ+ people.

And I know you're here for that or you wouldn’t be listening to this podcast!

N.B. There are a few places in our conversation where we mention suicidal distress and suicide.

Links from the show:
Contact MindOut: https://www.mindout.org.uk/
MindOut on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindoutlgbtq/
MindOut on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindoutlgbtq/

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Youtube: Youtube channel
Visit my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/
Email me: [email protected]

Today's episode is especially for you if you're at that exciting yet often daunting place of thinking about starting a business, or in the first few months of your new business. I'm in conversation with Nicola Doherty, a life coach for women who want to break free from the 9-5 and find more freedom in their life. We share our collective lessons and the big things that we wish we'd known when we were first getting our businesses off the ground. I'm absolutely sure that everything we discuss in this episode will resonate with you if you're an entrepreneur, whatever stage you're at in your business - because we've all been there right!

Here's a quick snap-shot of the seven lessons we share with you in this episode:

• Why you need to start with getting crystal clear on your purpose.
• How to define the transformation you are helping your clients achieve.
• Why you can't wait until you're 'ready' and have everything in place before you start.
• How to sort out your pricing, packages and money stories.
• Why you've got to be visible (and ensure your dreamboat clients can find you!)
• Why it matters that you invest in your own self-care.
• How investing in your business is key to success.

Do let me know what you thought of this episode by messaging me over on instagram, facebook or linked in - or you can email me, I'd love to hear from you!

Links from the show:

Say hi to Nicola on Instagram
Grab My Queerpreneur Communication Styles Quiz
Go to the How To Find Your Purpose episode: How To Find Your Purpose

Say hi to me on social

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Youtube: Youtube channel
Visit my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/
Email me: [email protected]

I'm sharing research highlights, insights and personal experiences of being LGBTQ+ in the workplace, plus first-hand experiences of some of my wonderful clients and business buddies and why being out at work is never an easy decision to make. 

Let me make it very clear, this episode is not a "why I think you should be out at work" message. Even though there are many benefits of feeling comfortable and safe to be out at work (which I talk about in other Queerpreneur podcast episodes and interviews) it's always a choice and very personal to each of us. 

If you're wondering whether to come out at work my hope is that listening to the experiences of myself and other LGBTQ+ people will help you explore this and get clear on the approach you want to take. 

I also give you a few ideas that will help you decide what's right for you when it comes to coming out at work.

Here's a little preview:

• You get to choose, don't feel pressured by other people.
• Keep working on your self-acceptance and self-love (if you've not listened to my previous podcast episode 20: Healing the Shame Of Being Gay you may want to give it a listen)
• Reach out for support from someone who understands and who you feel safe with. This can be a member of your staff network group or an external LGBTQ+ organisation.
• Remember and know that you are as natural and worthy and valid and equal as everyone else.

I’d love to hear about your coming out at work experiences or why you’ve decided not to be out at work – or if you want to chat your thoughts and feelings through with someone who gets it, don’t hesitate to get in touch with me @sarahtaylorcoaching on Instagram or facebook or email me at [email protected]. I'm here for you.

If you've enjoyed this episode, please make sure to give the podcast a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify). Thank you!

Links from the show:

Stonewall: https://www.stonewall.org.uk/
Mindout: https://www.mindout.org.uk/
My G-Work: https://www.mygwork.com/en/

FREEBIE Embrace Your Sexuality & Empower Your Life: https://thequeerpreneur.lpages.co/3stepsystem/

Resource page on my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/resources

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I'm in conversation with George Goldsmith-Cottrell (she/her) a personal trainer and online fitness coach where we talk about why we’ve chosen to work specifically with LGBTQ+ people and how that’s enabled us to support more of our dreamboat clients. 

We talk about the increasing mental health struggles in the LGBTQ+ community including the impact of COVID-19. George shares her own journey from struggling with anxiety and depression and crying at her desk in her soul-destroying 9-5 to discovering her passion for fitness, transforming her own mental health and creating a successful personal training and coaching business she absolutely loves. 

We explore the benefits of niching and the powerful impact on your clients and community when you’re authentic and open about your own personal story. 

And we also give you our perspective on why you’ve got to invest in the business side of your business – from having biz buddies who get what it’s like to be an entrepreneur (because let’s face it not everyone gets it!) to continually learning about marketing, strategy, pricing, scaling and all the powerful mindset stuff. 

We cover a lot in this episode! I really hope you enjoy it and do let me know what you thought of this episode by messaging me over on instagram, facebook or linked in - or you can email me, I'd love to hear from you! If you enjoy the episode, please be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag me @sarahtaylorcoaching and I’ll be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on my Instagram Stories as well. 

Also, please make sure to give the podcast a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify). 

Links from the show:
Say hi to George on social:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ggc.pt3/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/george.g.cottrell
Website: http://www.ggc-pt.com/

Say hi to me on social:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoach/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/