How DOES she do it?!

In today's episode, I sit down with Laura Uglow - mother, author, breathwork facilitator and soul guide healer - to talk about the winding road that led her into more than two decades supporting women through health, wellness and, eventually, deep inner work.   Laura traces how her practice evolved from the physical (nutrition, personal training, Pilates) into something far more holistic, after no...

In today's episode, I chat with Michele Ferron, the founder of Good Tuesday - a beautifully designed stationery brand built around a simple but powerful idea: that planning isn't just a productivity tool, it's a way of making space for the things that matter most to you. Michele's story is a wonderfully unconventional one. Living on the Caribbean island of St. Martin, studying in the Netherlands a...

In today's episode, I sit down with James O'Keefe - award-winning leadership and performance coach, certified breathwork practitioner, and former professional MMA fighter. What makes James's story so compelling is where it begins. He speaks openly and unflinchingly about growing up in circumstances that led him down a very dark path - violence, drug dealing, and a complete absence of healthy male...

What if rejection wasn't something to dread, but something to actively collect? That's just one of the ideas that makes today's guest, Liz Mosley - graphic designer, brand specialist and host of the  Building Your Brand  podcast - such a refreshing voice for small business owners.   In today's episode, Liz walks us through a journey that began with a firm 'I will never work for myself,' that event...

Its episode 84 of the HDSDI podcast, and this week I chat with the brilliant Emma Hodges, founder of Biscuit Communications and a Digital Women award winner, about the real mechanics of marketing and sales for small business owners - and why so many of us are accidentally getting in our own way!   Starting off by covering Emma's wonderfully organic journey from corporate marketing into freelancing...

A gentle note before we begin: This episode contains discussion of serious health diagnoses and brain surgery. If you're affected by any of the topics discussed, please know that support is available, not least of all from the experts at theBrainTumourCharity.org   In today's episode, I chat with the remarkable Beth Hammond, confidence coach, speaker, and founder of 'Reset with Beth' — a coaching...

A gentle note before we begin: This episode contains discussion of suicidal thoughts and mental health struggles. If you're affected by any of the topics discussed, please know that support is available. You can contact the Samaritans free, any time, on 116 123, or visit samaritans.org.   In this week's episode, I sit down with the truly remarkable Nesha Mistry — artist, emotional wellness mentor,...

In this episode, I chat with the wonderfully insightful Claire Winter — a journalist turned entrepreneur, content strategist, podcast agency co-founder, and the creative force behind The Creatrix Journey.   Claire's story is one of remarkable reinvention, from her early days at ITN, to running a magazine from her 'shedquarters' with three children under five, to building not one but two businesses...

In today's episode, I chat with the wonderful Carla Saull, founder of Good Wash Day — a brand creating beautifully crafted, ethically made hair towels that have found their way into homes across no less than 49 countries worldwide.   In our conversation, Carla walks us through the extraordinary path led to her launching her own business at 51. I think you're going to love to hear how every seeming...

In today's episode, I chat with the wonderful Rebecca Hogan, whole-self life coach and newly published author.   From corporate marketing to London ad agencies, through a deeply personal fertility journey, retraining as a reflexologist and ultimately discovering coaching during the space that COVID unexpectedly gifted her — Rebecca's story is as fascinating as it is inspiring, and a powerful remin...

In today's episode, I chat with the wonderful Cat Googe, a conscious joy coach, laughter yoga facilitator, and self-proclaimed "Joy Queen" who is on a mission to help people reclaim joy as a daily practice rather than a distant destination.   In our conversation, Cat shares how she transitioned from a teaching career that left her feeling energetically mismatched and burnt out, to discovering laug...

In today's episode, I chat with Wendy Welpton, the founder of Reclaim Movement, author of 'Move Well for Life,' and host of the 'Make Movement Matter' podcast.   Wendy shares her powerful evolution from a desk-bound career in fashion and wine marketing to becoming a movement specialist - a transformation sparked by a running injury at 40 that left her with chronic pain for four years. She reflects...

In today's episode, I chat with the founder of The Business Nest, Robyn Currie, who shares her remarkable entrepreneurial journey from leaving school at the age of 16, to building multiple successful businesses before turning 30.   In our conversation, Robyn talks of the early start to her career, including launching a business as a side hustle at just 19, and how it eventually led to running a th...

In today's episode, I chat with Caroline Kulik, the founder of Eden Lane Interiors, who shares her fascinating experience of building a thriving business whilst still maintaining her corporate career.   Caroline conveys the pivotal moment when she realised that no one was going to hand her permission to create a different life, and that instead, she would have to take control and make that change...

In today's episode, I chat with the founder of children's shoe fitting business CeCe & Me, Sam Chetwood, who shares how a frustrating shopping experience sparked a remarkable business idea: to create a more supportive, relaxed environment that prioritizes children's foot health, whilst actually making the process of selecting shoes an enjoyable one for all involved!   We start off as Sam opens up...

In today's episode, I chat with Juliette Rivett, a CFO turned small business accountant, who shares her remarkable journey from leaping into work at the tender age of 17, to the upper echelons of the corporate finance world.   In our conversation, Juliette shares a number of significant life experiences, from returning to education to gain her degree in later life, and following in her father's fo...

In today's episode, I chat with Jess Chalmers, a digital safety expert who is on a mission to help guide parents through the complex world of online safety with confidence rather than fear.   Having started out in magazine advertising sales, before running Instagram accounts for local businesses, Jess explains how watching the Netflix documentary 'The Social Dilemma' sparked a profound realisation...

In today's episode, I'm delighted to welcome Monica Bazzani, a sound therapist, Reiki master and Qigong teacher, whose career path is a testament to following your heart and embracing change.   Monica is incredibly open in our conversation, as she shares her diverse professional journey before eventually finding her true calling in the transformative world of sound therapy and energy work through...

In today's episode, I chat with the inspiring Gabi Brown, founder of The Leopard Mind, who shares her remarkable journey from fashion PR professional to transformative life guide and sound healer.   Gabi relays her early career in fashion PR, where she navigated the challenges of being a quieter personality in an industry dominated by big, flamboyant voices. While she loved the relationship-buildi...

In today's episode, I chat with Katie Bradbury, a Feng Shui consultant who made the bold leap from a demanding corporate tech career to building a business centred around ancient wisdom and intentional living.   Katie shares her journey from working long hours as an apprentice at an American-owned tech company - progressing professionally but losing herself in the process - to the pivotal moment t...

In today's episode, I chat with the hugely talented Abi Moore, a photographer and visibility coach who specialises in helping quietly ambitious, camera-shy businesswomen elevate their marketing.   Abi shares her fascinating career transition from corporate PR to becoming a successful entrepreneur and mother. She opens up about how starting a family sparked her pivot to photography, drawing on skil...

In today's episode, I chat with the wonderful Leah Evans, a 'joy coach' who helps people discover the extraordinary power contained within ordinary moments. Leah shares her inspiring journey from teaching, through burnout, and ultimately to finding a deeper understanding of what it means to live life 'with the lid off.'   Her personal story takes us from her university days in Cambridge through to...

In today's episode, I chat with the highly talented Imogen Partridge, an artist and interior designer who shares her inspiring journey from working with architects to discovering her true calling through art and calligraphy.   Imogen opens up about how her artistic career took an unexpected leap forward when she began experimenting with calligraphy and started using Instagram as an accountability...

In today's episode, I chat with Kate Llewellyn, a professional content writer who has built her business around helping others find their voice and communicate with clarity. Kate shares her journey from the world of publishing into entrepreneurship, driven by her love of words and the unexpected opportunity that came with voluntary redundancy.   Kate opens up about how becoming a mother reshaped h...

In today's solo episode, I'm stepping back behind the mic on my own to share some insights that struck me while re-reading Napoleon Hill's 'Think and Grow Rich.'   I explore the fascinating concept that success and failure actually have something quite profound in common - they're both largely the results of habit. It's such a simple yet powerful realisation that different types of habits will lea...