How DOES she do it?!

This week my conversation is with Karen Statner, a clinical somatic educator, the founder of Somatic Habit, and author of "Somatic Movement – Restoring Functional Pain Free Movement Towards Connection and Wholeness.' If somatic movement is a new concept for you, you need not worry, just allow Karen to guide you over the course of our conversation.   For anyone living with pain, or who simply wants...

This week's conversation is with scientist turned tutor, and owner of SB Tutoring, Sarah Brouner. Sarah is a multi award winner, including Professional Tutor of the Year 2022, Homeschooling Tutor of the Year 2023 and SEN Tutor of the Year 2024, so you'll understand when I say that she really knows what she's doing! But as you'll find out, there is SO much more to Sarah than her awards; working wit...

In this episode I welcome Louise Brooks back to the podcast… and what a joy it was too! I'd call this less of an interview and more of a conversation (a REALLY LOVELY ONE!) – a bit like one you'd have with one of your close friends, but the beauty of this one is that not only has Louise become a friend to me, but she is an exceptionally wise, inspiring and compassionate parenting coach as well. As...

In today's episode I return from my podcast pause and in doing so share an honest account of how I at last got around to recording this return episode. It's short and sweet, honest and open. Hopefully quite relatable too! Before you tune in I want to take this opportunity to invite you to my networking event which is taking place in Surrey on Tuesday the 1st of October.  We have a beautiful new lo...

Today I speak with Kate Eckman, a broadcast journalist, TV personality and author of The Full Spirit Workout: A Ten-Step System to Shed Your Self-Doubt, Strengthen Your Spiritual Core, and Create a Fun and Fulfilling Life.   Kate brings her expertise in communications, performance, and mindfulness to her practice as a success coach for business leaders and professional athletes. Passionate about m...

Today I speak with Ciara Attwell founder of My Fussy Eater & Pick Plates. As well as running two businesses, Ciara is a food writer, photographer and cookbook author too! Through her own personal experience of fussy eating kids, Ciara gives practical advice on how to overcome picky eating at home and encourage a more varied and healthy diet. Since launching her website in 2014, Ciara has gone on t...

Today's conversation is with Caroline Stafford, founder & creator of The Kitsch Hen. The powerful mission of this beautiful business is to spread kindness and brighten people's days with hand-stamped biscuits.     As with so many of the business owners I interview, Caroline didn't ever 'plan' to launch a business in biscuits and it was nothing like her previous jobs, rather it evolved directly fro...

Today's conversation is with Sallie King, a former lawyer turned furniture designer who started her own furniture brand Urbansize in 2015. Having grown frustrated at the lack of petite furniture basics when she moved into her flat in Greenwich, Sallie decided to design her own instead, before making the bold move to build herself a new career entirely.     We talk about her sources of inspiration,...

This week's interview is with Anna Coates, a Hatha yoga teacher and accredited Menopause Yoga teacher with an endless passion for sharing the magic of yoga with her community.   After experiencing first hand how yoga can provide support and comfort as she navigated a challenging phase of her life, Anna is now on a mission to create nurturing, friendly and supportive spaces for her students to enjo...

Today I'm excited to bring you Kendra Alley, a barre instructor and so much more. Kendra's business, barreALLEY, is a virtual fitness company offering new classes each week that are jam-packed with low-impact, dynamic movements of opposition paired with balance and cardio to promote proper body mechanics, endurance and posture. In this episode, Kendra explains how fracturing her back as a gymnast...

In today's episode, I'm delighted to be joined by Kelly and Gemma, the founders of Songbird Sessions, providers of inspired song and vocal coaching, and so much more! Having worked with a host of superstar artists, and featured on some of your favourite prime time television shows, its no wonder that this conversation relays observation, wisdom and inspiration in equal measure. If you're even slig...

In today's episode, I introduce my first mystery guest! Not only that, but this guest is a little different from those I've interviewed in the past, but I can assure you, it's well worth tuning in to …!   Connect with Jo: Email me to book a 1:1 Discovery call: jo@howdoesshedoit.life If you are interested in support to grow your business and confidence, learn more here: https://howdoesshedoit.life/...

In today's very personal solo episode, I confess how my need for connection lead to a moment of clarity, a change in circumstance and a change for the better. Intrigued? Listen on for more..!   Connect with Jo: Email me to book a 1:1 Discovery call: jo@howdoesshedoit.life If you are interested in support to grow your business and confidence, learn more here: https://howdoesshedoit.life/group-and-o...

A super-short podcast this week; you'll have to listen in to hear why!   Links to the forthcoming networking events are below; https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/jo-ferrone-11268419623   Tickets are limited so book yours as soon as you can!  

Esther Bullock started The Goldfinch Kitchen to showcase her talent for creating honest, natural and delicious cakes and patisserie. A former HR professional, Esther started her venture after having her two children, when she turned her passion for baking with natural ingredients into a thriving and successful business. Based in the heart of Surrey, she is renowned for her unique and artistic wedd...

My conversation with Forest school trailblazer Florence Lacroix was a sheer delight, and I just love all she shares, from her raw honesty about the career she stepped away from to the many gems of wisdom that she offers.   She reveals how she left her teaching role to open a beautiful Forest School in Buckinghamshire called Tales and Trails, only to have the pandemic wreak havoc with her newly for...

Mel Hemmings launched Bare + Fair 'zero waste' & refill shop after being inspired by the Zero Waste movement and her own family's attempts at living more sustainably. Mel is passionate about encouraging people to take their next sustainable step, wherever they're at on their journey. In this inspiring and educational conversation that we all need to hear, Mel talks of how her shop really began fro...

Riyaza Rodriguez is the Founder and creative vision behind Rock Paper Roses, a female led family owned online jewellery store. We cover so much in our conversation, including taking a career break after a health diagnosis, how Rock Paper Roses started small with just 4 products in the initial launch and Riyaza's customer base starting from tapping into her local community of friends and family bef...

My guest this week is the sassy and vivacious Susie Hasler, founder of Styled By Susie – a business (and movement!) helping women with their confidence by dressing for their body shape and colour.   Susie's life purpose is to show every woman her true and full potential, and to look and feel good in her clothes without permission from anyone else. Though she's a personal stylist, Susie says that s...

My guest this week is Izi Friend. Izi runs The Piltatiz Tribe – which offers online pilates at home or on the go. Izi created this flexible space to ease any aches and pains and help you achieve a supple body and adaptable mind.   As you listen to our conversation, you'll hear that Izi indeed practices what she preaches and like so many of my guests, it was through her own health challenges that s...

And so, today I chat with the fabulous Helen Moynihan! My wonderful guest today is Helen Moynihan; a Nutritional Therapist and Health Coach and owner of Venus Nutrition. Together with her colleague Victoria she supports women who want to invest in their health and get back to their 'best self'. They have a specialist interest in diabetes, pre-diabetes and other metabolic disorders. They also suppo...

Today's conversation is with the wonderful Helen Snape, a Healthy Relationships Coach who helps 'good girls' grow their guilt-free 'No' and find fulfilling relationships by building boundaries, confidence and effective communication skills. Helen has been coaching for over 10 years now and is qualified in mindfulness, body-oriented coaching and coaching with trauma as well as having a degree in ps...

In an era with so much external messaging cluttering our minds, Jo feels its important to get quiet, thoughtful and focussed on ourselves every now and then. In this episode Jo shares her belief in the power of stepping back, reflecting on what has been, and then using this opportunity to think clearly about how to move forward at the beginning of a new year. Doing so allows clarity of mind with w...

I know you're going to love this episode with award winning coach, speaker and author Natalie Costa, whose 'Power Thoughts' coaching has helped thousands of children worldwide discover the tools to help them feel calmer, happier and more empowered! This conversation is SO interesting and there is much variety as the episode unfolds; Natalie's journey to becoming a business owner, the way her busin...

Suzy Reading is so many things, all wrapped up into one incredibly powerful whole; a mother of two, an author, a chartered psychologist, a yoga teacher, a leading practitioner and advocate of self care, and so much more. In this conversation, we explore how her passion for self care was sparked when her experience of motherhood collided with the terminal illness of her father, and how she has subs...