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This one is a cozy, honest, end of year reflection on what it has really looked like to run my business in 2025. No gloss, no performance, just the truth of what has stretched me, grounded me and surprised me.  Five years in, I feel a different kind of steadiness. The wobble still appears, but […]

My 2025 in Review

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This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect and think like the founder you want to become in 2026. Instead of chasing trends or tactics, I guide you through fifteen powerful questions that shape identity, sharpen strategy and reveal the gaps that quietly cap business growth. These questions help you see where your messaging, offers, delivery […]

Questions Every 6–7 Figure Founder Should Be Asking Themselves Right Now

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In this conversation with Ekaterina Ward, we explore what happens when midlife meets motherhood and ambition, and why this chapter can become the most vibrant one yet.  Ekaterina Ward is a seasoned educator, business mentor and executive coach based in London. She began her career in teaching before moving into corporate financial services, later retraining […]

Vivacity in Midlife: Building a Soul-Led Business as a Mother with Ekaterina Ward

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Somewhere between the Hallmark fantasies, fluffy coats and well meant invitations, I realised how much space was being taken up in my brain by things I was not actually doing.  Thinking about books and stages was costing me more energy than the things that genuinely move my business forward. So I wanted to record this […]

My “no” year – and why it matters

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This episode feels like a warm permission slip. I talk about what it really takes to plan a year in business that supports your energy, your goals and your life, not the other way round.  So many entrepreneurs slide into overwhelm because they are unclear on what makes money in their business, and clarity is […]

3 Ways to build a Business that loves you back in 2026

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If you have ever sat staring at your laptop wondering what on earth to prioritise in your business, this episode will feel like a deep exhale.  I break down the five profitability levers that can genuinely move the needle next year, without sending you into burnout or a spiral of overthinking.  These are the same […]

5 Simple Ways to Double Your Revenue in 2026

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You know that myth that once you’ve “made it”, business suddenly feels easy? Yeah, that one.  In this episode, I’m calling it out. I’m getting real about the truth that discomfort doesn’t disappear as you grow – it just changes shape. I’ll share how learning to live with discomfort, rather than trying to buy or […]

The Lie About Success No One Tells You

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If you’ve ever felt like you’re “too much” for traditional branding advice, this episode is for you.  I’m joined by Rebecca Miller from Block & Rose, a positioning strategist, story distiller and identity alchemist who helps multifaceted founders and creatives become known for how they think – not just what they do. Rebecca’s worked across […]

Messaging for Multidimensional Thought Leaders with Rebecca Miller

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Five years in business feels like both a lifetime and a blink.  In this episode, I share the five biggest lessons I’ve learned running my online business – from building it during lockdown while on Universal Credit to creating consistent multi–six-figure years that align with my values, not burnout.  I’m talking about the truth behind […]

5 Things I’ve Learned in 5 Years of Running My Online Business

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In this episode, I’m sharing why the whole “you are your own niche” narrative is complete BS – and what to do instead.  This idea sounds empowering, but it’s actually holding so many brilliant business owners back from real growth. I talk about how I came to this realisation myself, what finally clicked when I […]

Why ‘You Are Your Own Niche’ Is Utter BS (And What to Do Instead)

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You’ve already mastered your craft, now it’s time to leverage it. In a world of bro marketing, girl bossing, and manifesting quantum leaps out your vagina, I’m here to help you achieve grounded growth with some no-BS strategic shifts to your business model. No 5am wake ups or ice baths necessary. 

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