When I decided to start my business, I was full of excitement BUT that quickly changed when I started worrying about what I needed to do, the to-do list seemed to stretch into a never-ending series of chores, the questions of 'what should I do first?', 'what is important?', 'what will have the most impact?', 'what should I not be wasting my money and time on?' constantly played on my mind. ⁠ ⁠ The excitement quickly turned to overwhelm and then to fear. A great way to kill an awesome idea and business. Turns out I wasn't the only one feeling like this!⁠ ⁠ 'How do you actually start?' is one of the things I get asked the most by people I speak to. ⁠ ⁠ This week on the podcast, I talk about and answer all of those questions including what is worth doing, investing in and spending time on. Most importantly what should you do first to lay solid foundations in your business to ensure success?⁠ ⁠

Ahh it's the start of the very exciting new series which I have named How to... and it is all about breaking down the journey of entrepreneurship into small steps which are easy to follow. This is all the stuff I wish I'd known, in one place, the permission and guidance I wish I had had to just start.

This week is all about my own journey! Slightly terrifying because I don't think I have ever so openly or honestly shared my journey and the rollercoaster ride I have had.

If you don't know how you can start your own company then check out my '4 Easy Steps to Finding Purpose' over on my website. www.kimberleybarnardcoaching.com 

Kim Craig is a doula, hypnobirthing coach, medical herbalist & mum

I loved how frank Kim was about her journey as an entrepreneur and as a mother. She shared so many insights about both as well as the journey she has seen so many women taken in her work as a postnatal doula.

Our conversation also really brought up a lot for me about my own journey into motherhood and being an entrepreneur and I share some of my experiences for the first time in this episode.

We spoke about:

- How your path chooses you and recognising those defining moments

- How she balanced attending university with a newborn

- Your identity and working out who you are after motherhood

- Why caring for yourself is so important and what happens if you don't 

- Focusing on your client's journey and how to create services/products to serve them

- The importance of never giving up on your dreams 

- We also talk about the postnatal care system and the support mothers need

- Learning to create a support system and accept help

This week I am sharing an episode I recorded with school friend, Jerika Ejercito, daughter of the prominent ex-President of Philippines, Joseph Estrada. 

During our chat we covered:

- The trauma and experiences of her childhood as the daughter of the President and her coping mechanisms

- How her own mental health became a catalyst for tackling the mental health taboo in the Philippines

- The tie between drug addiction and mental health

- Toxic relationships and your partner being a mirror 

- The role spirituality played in helping her heal and finding the right type of healing for you

- Turning her hobby into a business - Bloom & Topiary

- Not being afraid to fail in business and what you can learn

- The importance of planning for the success of your business and family

- Being a mother of 4 boys and 'mum guilt'

I had the chance to head over to About Balance studios in Brighton to interview Effie. Effie has the most incredible story and has created a wellness community in Brighton which is affordable both for the clients and the therapists.

Effie and I spoke about so many different things during our hour together. Everything from how to achieve freedom in your life, neuroplasticity, we talk about the effects of hallucinogenics and pranayama, learning to embrace your uniqueness and discusses the topic of if we are all connected. 

https://www.aboutbalancebrighton.com

This week I am sharing my chat with Claudia Spahr, Founder of Holy Mama Retreats

I can't express how important this conversation is for parents and understanding our own relationship with our parents.

We talked male and female energy, the mother wound, the impact of our thoughts, changing your genetics, high vibe language, changing our programming to speak to our children and owning our sexuality. 

http://www.holymama.info

https://www.instagram.com/_holymama_/

https://www.facebook.com/holymamaretreats/

Absolutely loved speaking with Ange and can't wait to share our chat this week. Ange is an integrative nutrition health coach, creator of the gratitude gang and health hub and a Mumma of two.

Ange shared her journey of retraining during maternity, going make to work 2 weeks after having her youngest, learning to ask for help, the effects of physical and emotional stress, learning to practice and create a habit of gratitude, juggling being a mum and running a business. One of the biggest messages in this episode that Ange spoke about was having a purpose bigger than you, understanding it isn't about YOU. 

http://www.the-gratitude-project.com

This week I had Dr Jessamy Hibberd on Wealth in Wellness. Dr Hibberd is a chartered clinical psychologist, author and commentator. Her book the Imposter Cure was released this year. 

We spoke about imposter syndrome, her book and what she recommends to those who have had imposter syndrome at some point. We also spoke about not feeling good enough and how to overcome that story. We talked about our humanness, learning to internalise success and happiness, are having goals really everything and treating life an adventure. 

https://www.drjessamy.com

https://www.instagram.com/drjessamy/

Can't wait to share the conversation I had with Marko this week. Marko is a UAE-based Master Relationship Coach and founder of Remarkoble, a company with a mission to help, coach and transform one million souls. He has earned over 40 different international qualifications in the field of coaching, wellbeing, human psychology and neurolinguistic programming. 

I could have probably talked to Marko for a few hours about his journey and wellness in general but here are some of the highlights of what we touched on. 

We spoke about relationships with ourselves and others, the difference between men and women, why certain things happen to you, how to make your life effortless, how to raise your frequency as well as talking about the higher self, your ego, the inner child and energy. This one promises to be full of insights by an incredible coach. 

Marko is also offering something very special to listeners that want to work with him which is 30% off his normal rates. Be sure to contact Marko directly to discuss this.

https://beremarkoble.com/

https://www.instagram.com/beremarkoble/

https://www.facebook.com/beremarkoble/