The True You

What happens when someone who has been spoken down to, underestimated, and made to feel less than — decides she has something joyful and important to give the world anyway?

In this uplifting episode of The True You Podcast, host Paula Burns sits down with Judith Waters — CEO of Jolly Fun Ltd, published author, entertainer, and one of the most genuinely joyful human beings you will encounter on this podcast — for a conversation about resilience, self-acceptance, and the extraordinary power of deciding to bring light into the world despite everything that tried to dim it.

Judith's journey has not been easy. Living with dyslexia and sight issues, and having spent years being spoken to negatively and made to feel small, Judith knows what it means to doubt yourself — deeply and for a long time. But over the years, through a journey that was at times very difficult, she came to a profound and hard-won place of self-acceptance. Of truly knowing who she is. And of deciding that who she is has something the world needs.

That something became Jolly Fun Ltd — a business born in lockdown with a beautifully simple mission: to bring joy and fun to everyone. Her books, suitable for virtually all ages and abilities, have found their way into care homes, schools, nurseries, and homes across the UK and abroad — because joy, it turns out, has no age limit and no postcode.

In this episode, we explore:
— Judith's journey of overcoming dyslexia and sight issues to become a published author and CEO — and what she wants other women facing similar challenges to know
— What it does to a woman's sense of self when she is consistently spoken down to and underestimated — and how Judith found her way to genuine self-acceptance
— How Jolly Fun Ltd was born in lockdown and grew from a simple idea into a business reaching care homes, schools, and nurseries across the UK and beyond
— Why bringing joy to others became Judith's mission — and how living that mission transformed her own life
— What self-acceptance actually feels like when you finally arrive at it — and why the journey to get there, however long and difficult, is always worth it

This episode is for every woman who has ever been made to feel like she is too much, not enough, or simply not the kind of person who gets to build something wonderful. Judith is proof that she absolutely is.

Connect with Judith:

FB: jollyfun

https://www.judithwaters.co.uk/

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 What if the path back to yourself wasn't found through thinking — but through moving, feeling, and expressing?

In this soul-stirring episode of The True You Podcast, host Paula Burns sits down with Lisa Williams — Spiritual Creative Mentor, Reiki Healer, dance teacher, founder of Spiritual Sisters Collective, and the visionary behind RHYTHM Poetry for Your Soul — for a conversation about one of the most beautiful and underexplored roads to self-discovery: creative healing.

Lisa's work is built on a profound belief — that the body, the voice, and creative expression hold the keys to healing that the mind alone cannot access. Through movement, poetry, and spiritual mentoring, she guides women back to themselves — back to the parts that got lost under the weight of life's expectations, roles, and demands.

Her creative healing movement, RHYTHM Poetry for Your Soul, is an expanding series of transformational books designed to do exactly that — using the rhythm of words and the wisdom of the body to guide people home to who they truly are.

And through Spiritual Sisters Collective, Lisa has built a community where women come together to heal, express, and rediscover themselves in a space that is safe, sacred, and deeply supportive.

In this episode, we explore:
— What creative healing actually means — and why movement, poetry, and expression can reach places that talking therapies sometimes cannot
— How dance became a healing tool for Lisa — and how you can use movement to reconnect with your body and your authentic self even if you don't consider yourself a dancer
— The story behind RHYTHM Poetry for Your Soul — what inspired it, what it contains, and who it is for
— The Spiritual Sisters Collective — what it is, who it welcomes, and why community is such a vital part of the healing journey for women
— Why self-expression is not a luxury — it is a fundamental act of self-reclamation for women

Whether you are on a conscious spiritual path, quietly craving a more expressive and embodied way of living, or simply feeling like you have lost touch with yourself — Lisa's warmth, creativity, and wisdom will move you. Quite possibly literally.

 Connect with Lisa:

 https://spiritualsisterscollective.vipmembervault.com 

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 Be honest — when did you last look at your business numbers without a knot in your stomach?

For so many professional women and small business owners, finance is the area that gets avoided, delegated, or quietly dreaded. In this episode of The True You Podcast, host Paula Burns sits down with Elizabeth (Liz) Stanley, owner and director of SF Accounts Limited, for a warm, practical, and genuinely reassuring conversation about taking the fear out of finance — and why understanding your numbers is one of the most empowering things you can do as a business owner.

Liz qualified as an accountant in 2015 and founded SF Accounts Limited in 2018 with a clear mission: to help smaller and medium-sized businesses thrive by making finance feel accessible, understandable, and far less frightening. With experience across a wide range of industries, she has become the go-to accountant for business owners who want expert support without the jargon, the judgement, or the overwhelm.

And when she's not helping businesses get financially confident? She's supporting local charities, spending time with her family, and being adored by her two cats — because the best accountants are also real, whole humans.

In this episode, we explore:
— How Liz entered the word of finance

 — Why so many women in business are afraid of their own numbers — and why that fear is far more common than you think
— The difference between bookkeeping and accounting — and what kind of support your business actually needs

— Understanding the story behind your numbers
— The importance of finding the right accountant for your business 
— Why getting financially confident is not just about money — it's about building a business that genuinely supports the life you want

Whether you're just starting out, running an established small business, or simply ready to stop avoiding the financial side of your work — Liz's warmth, expertise, and no-nonsense approach will leave you feeling capable, clear, and genuinely ready to look at those numbers.

 Connect with Liz:

 Website https://sfaccounts.co.uk/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethstanleyfmaat/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/StanleyFinanceAccountant 

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Have you ever felt a quiet but persistent pull towards something deeper — something beyond the career, the salary, and the title — but couldn't quite name what it was?

In this episode of The True You Podcast, host Paula Burns sits down with Kirstie Lilith — divine channel, animal communicator, bestselling author of Divine Living, and one of the most remarkable transformation stories you will hear this year — for a conversation about soul purpose, spiritual awakening, and what it truly means to embody your authentic self.

Kirstie spent over 25 years building a successful corporate career. From the outside, everything looked right. But something deeper was calling. Today she is a globally recognised divine channel who works with clients around the world to awaken their spiritual gifts, heal core wounds, and align with their soul purpose — guided by her powerful connection with Yeshua and other Divine Beings.

Her journey from the boardroom to the divine is not just extraordinary. For the professional woman quietly wondering if there is more to life than her career, it is a mirror.

In this episode, we explore:
— What it means to be a divine channel and animal communicator — and how Kirstie discovered and embraced these gifts after 25 years in the corporate world
— The moment Kirstie knew she had to leave her corporate life behind — and what gave her the courage to answer the call of her soul purpose
— What healing core wounds actually looks like in practice — and why it is the foundation of any genuine spiritual or personal transformation
— The divine feminine and masculine energies within us all — what they are, how they become imbalanced, and how awakening them can transform your everyday life
— What soul alignment feels like — and how you know when you are finally living it

Whether you are a seasoned spiritual seeker or a corporate professional feeling the first whispers of something greater — this conversation will open something in you.

Connect with Kirstie:

Website: www.kirstielilith.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EhiYFfxqQ/

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What if building a business on your own terms didn't mean working harder — it meant building smarter?

In this episode of The True You Podcast, host Paula Burns sits down with Sara Vezensek — brand strategist, business freedom advocate, and the woman who walked away from a six-figure career on luxury superyachts to build a business entirely on her own terms. In her very first year, Sara closed $100K in sales in just 30 days. Not through hustle. Not through burnout. Through brand strategy that actually works.

Sara now helps service providers — coaches, consultants, and founders — escape the delivery-heavy, founder-dependent business model that keeps so many talented women capped, overworked, and burned out. Her approach is built around three powerful pillars: packaging your genius into scalable offers, elevating your client experience, and building an evergreen brand that attracts and converts — without you having to be plugged in around the clock.

Because Sara is living proof of something your audience needs to hear: when your brand is built right, freedom and revenue are not opposites. They are the strategy.

In this episode, we explore:
— What it actually means to package your genius into a scalable offer — and how to identify what that looks like in your business
— The brand strategy decisions Sara made that allowed her to close $100K in 30 days in her very first year of business
— How Sara walked away from a six-figure superyacht career and why she has never looked back
— Why freedom and revenue are not opposites — and the mindset shift that changes everything for women building businesses on their own terms

Whether you're a coach, consultant, or service provider who feels like you're working constantly but never quite breaking through — or a professional woman ready to build a business that gives you both income and a life — this episode is essential listening.

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

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What does it take to turn profound pain into unstoppable purpose? In this episode of The True You Podcast, host Paula Burns sits down with Ife Thomas — motivational speaker, TEDx speaker, author coach, and two-time author — for one of the most powerful conversations you'll hear this year.

Ife's story is extraordinary. Abandoned by her birth parents at just six weeks old, navigating life as an autistic Black woman, and facing some of the deepest darkness a person can experience — Ife chose a different path. Rather than being defined by her circumstances, she mastered the art of transforming pain into power. Today she is a leading voice in mindset, confidence, mental health, and the power of human connection.

In this episode, we explore:
— How Ife found the light after profound darkness and loss
— What it means to truly own your story as a professional woman
— The mindset shifts that transformed her life — and how you can apply them too
— Her journey as an autistic Black woman in the speaking and coaching world
— The inspiration behind her latest book, Finding The Light In The Darkness

Whether you're navigating your own difficult season, struggling with confidence, or searching for the courage to own your story — this conversation will leave you believing that your past does not define your future.

✦ Ife's latest book: Finding The Light in The Darkness — available now
✦ Connect with Ife Thomas: https://ifethomas.com/

#TrueYouPodcast #IfeThomas #MindsetPodcast #WomenEmpowerment #MentalHealthPodcast #ConfidencePodcast #OvercomingAdversity #TEDxSpeaker #BlackWomenPodcast #ProfessionalWomen

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What if your darkest chapter became the very thing that healed you — and then helped heal others?

In this episode of The True You Podcast, host Paula Burns sits down with Louise Muir-Sage — owner of Something Kind of Woo, an independent crystal and spiritual shop in Royal Wootton Bassett — for one of the most honest, grounded, and genuinely magical conversations on the show.

Louise's journey into spirituality wasn't born from perfection. It was forged through real-life struggle — alcoholism, personal trauma, poor body image, and binge eating. Having rebuilt herself from the inside out, Louise now helps spiritually curious women explore crystals, Reiki, and everyday spiritual practice in a way that feels welcoming, grounded, and completely free of judgement.

In this episode, we explore:
— How Louise found spirituality through her recovery journey and what it gave her that nothing else could
— How to heal from trauma, poor body image, and disordered eating without losing yourself in the process
— Why spirituality doesn't have to be serious, exclusive, or perfect — and how Louise's "a little bit magical" approach is changing that
— The story behind Something Kind of Woo and how a shop can feel like a sanctuary

Whether you're on your own healing journey, spiritually curious, or simply looking for a more grounded and joyful way to live — this episode will leave you feeling like you've just taken a long, slow breath out.

Connect with Louise:

https://somethingkindofwoo.co.uk/

https://www.facebook.com/SomethingKindofWoo

https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-muir-sage-somethingkindofwoo/

https://www.instagram.com/somethingkindofwoo/

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How much of the life you're living was actually chosen by you — and how much was shaped by expectations, labels, and other people's "shoulds"?

In this high-energy episode of The True You Podcast, host Paula Burns is joined by Sarah J Naylor — executive coach, mentor, speaker, author, and the bold voice behind Latex & Liberation — for a conversation that will make you question everything you thought you knew about who you're allowed to be.

Sarah works with professional women and leaders who are ready to stop performing a version of themselves and start living as who they actually are. Blending mindset coaching, spiritual awareness, and unapologetic lived experience, she helps people navigate change, reclaim their confidence, and build lives and careers that feel genuinely aligned — not just successful on paper.

And then there's Latex & Liberation. A bold, playful, and utterly unapologetic movement around self-expression, body confidence, and authentic identity at any age. Because Sarah believes that the rules about who you're allowed to be? They were never yours to follow.

In this episode, we explore:
— Why so many professional women lose themselves behind expectations and labels — and how to find your way back
— What it really means to live an authentic life (hint: it's messier and more joyful than you think)
— How to reclaim your confidence after years of playing by everyone else's rules
— The mindset shifts that help you navigate major life and career change without losing yourself
— The story behind Latex & Liberation and why unapologetic self-expression is an act of courage at any stage of life

If you've ever felt like you've been living someone else's version of your life — this conversation is your permission slip to come home to yourself.

Connect with Sarah:

Website - https://www.sarahjnaylor.com

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahjnaylor

Substack - https://substack.com/@sarahjnaylor

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What does trekking to Everest Base Camp have in common with building a thriving business network? More than you might think.

In this episode of The True You Podcast, host Paula Burns sits down with Charlott Fagergard — global super-connector, business champion, IP protection advocate, and all-round force of nature — for a conversation about what it truly takes to connect, collaborate, and create success on your own terms.

Charlott is a woman who does nothing by halves. She has trekked to Everest Base Camp, summited Kilimanjaro, and has Machu Picchu firmly in her sights. But it's what she has built on the ground — a powerful reputation for bringing the right people together and helping businesses protect and grow what they've created — that makes her truly remarkable.

She learnt the power of collaboration the hard way. And now she champions it in everything she does.

In this episode, we explore:
— What it really means to be a super-connector and why your network is your most underused business asset
— How professional women can use collaboration and connection to accelerate their success
— Why so many business owners fail to protect their ideas — and the simple, affordable steps to fix that
— How to build genuine, meaningful connections in a world that often mistakes networking for selling

Whether you're a professional woman looking to grow your business, expand your network, or simply find the courage to take on your next big challenge — Charlott's energy and wisdom will leave you ready to take your next bold step.

Connect with Charlott:

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

https://patenthelp.co.uk/

#TrueYouPodcast #CharlottFagergard #SuperConnector #WomenInBusiness #BusinessNetworking #Collaboration #IPProtection #EverestBaseCamp #WomenEmpowerment #BusinessGrowth #ProfessionalWomen #BoldLiving #EntrepreneurMindset

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When did you last see a woman who looks like you on a gallery wall?

For too many women — and particularly women of colour — the answer is rarely, if ever. In this episode of The True You Podcast, host Paula Burns sits down with Prith B — visual artist, coach, children's author, and quietly revolutionary force in the world of art and representation — for a conversation about what it means to be truly seen.

Prith specialises in female portraiture with a powerful focus on women of colour, whose faces and stories are so often missing from the galleries, museums, and cultural spaces that shape how we see ourselves and each other. But Prith's work goes far beyond technical skill. She collaborates closely with each woman she paints — not just to capture how she looks, but how she feels. The result is portraiture that is deeply personal, politically meaningful, and utterly alive.

And beyond the canvas, Prith is taking her mission into primary schools — teaching diversity through art, and writing children's books that ensure the next generation grows up seeing themselves reflected in the stories and images around them.

In this episode, we explore:
— Why the absence of women of colour from gallery walls matters — and what Prith is doing to change that
— What it means to paint not just how a woman looks, but how she feels — and why that distinction is everything
— How art can be a powerful tool for self-expression, identity, and healing for women
— The intersection of visual art, coaching, and storytelling — and how Prith uses all three to elevate women's voices

Whether you're an art lover, a woman searching for where you belong in the cultural conversation, or simply someone who believes every woman deserves to be seen — this episode will move you.

Connect with Prith B:

www.prithb-art.com

Insta https://www.instagram.com/prith_b_art/

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

#TrueYouPodcast #PrithB #WomenOfColour #RepresentationMatters #FemalePortraiture #ArtAndDiversity #BlackWomenInArt #VisualArtist #DiversityInArt #WomenEmpowerment #Storytelling #ChildrensBooks #FindYourVoice #ProfessionalWomen

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