How DOES she do it?!

Catherine has a unique place in the story of the HDSDI podcast, but as well as revealing exactly what that was and how it came about, there is SO much more to her story that we explore in this episode. Marrying her prowess as an incredible musician with the power of manifestation, she reveals how she created her own business right from the very start of her career, and how she has expanded her ser...

Today the tables are turned and Jo is a guest on her own podcast! In this unique episode, Resilience Coach Pam Cottman is the one asking the questions as Jo shares her story for the first time. Pam is an amazing guest host and Jo felt privileged to have this opportunity. Sharing her journey from corporate career to motherhood and how her own experiences helped shape How DOES she do it?! as it is t...

A mini-sode today made up of an open & transparent conversation between Jo and Pam Cottman. This originally formed the beginning of tomorrow's episode (which in itself is 'different' as Pam steps in as guest host, interviewing Jo! You're going to LOVE it!), but Jo felt this short conversation required a platform of its own, as she believes many women are feeling stretched and tired right now, but...

My guest this week is Roxy Holdstock, the dynamic and energised founder of Roxify, her business dedicated to decluttering and reorganisation. Roxy is a solution-based organiser who has a natural flair and passion for decluttering. She takes on board the emotional attachment to objects as well as the practical need for living space too, assisting clients to turn their place of focus into somewhere...

Well, this is different! A shorter than planned episode because, well… take a listen and I'll tell you why! In this easy to digest solo-cast, I let you know how life has challenged me in the past few weeks, I share a hurdle I've worked hard to overcome recently thanks to the help and accountability of a beautifully kind and supportive business buddy, a poem I wrote the last time I took a holiday (...

Today's guest is Jen Thomas. Jen is an intuitive coach and spiritual mentor helping business owners unlock their intuition and harness the power of their emotions to create super successful businesses. With a 20 year corporate background, Jen knows what it is to exist in a fear-based energy and how disconnected and isolating that can feel. She also knows what a transformational journey it is to br...

If you want to know how to make mindfulness work for you, then hit 'play' on this week's podcast. Our guest is mindfulness practitioner Emma Martin, who relays the journey she embarked upon following her recovery from postnatal depression, before going on to train in mindfulness, counselling skills and mental health. This truly authentic conversation touches upon topics around post-natal depressio...

Where are you at right now? Many of us aren't glowing with that 'back to school' feeling that has felt so familiar in the past. Have you hit the ground running or are you a little tired and 'out of sorts'? Whichever way you answer this question, you're not alone! There is no right or wrong, and some of us (ummm, me) haven't returned to social media yet after an extended break from it … but that's...

This week's guest is Alix Hubble, founder of ChickFit, a women's health and fitness coaching business, where she works one to one, in groups and online with women at all ages and stages, from pregnancy right through to the menopause years. Alix focuses upon giving a healthy and holistic approach to healing the body and regaining fitness, by combining exercise with soft tissue and massage therapy,...

This week's guest is Pam Cottman, a resilience coach, trainer, speaker and a mum of two boys. Pam tells the story of how she rose to become a school assistant headteacher, with a specific focus upon the personal and professional development of young people, her colleagues and her teams through teaching, mentoring and coaching. A passionate believer in unlocking untapped potential, Pam set up her o...

This week's guest is Dr Brianne Grogan, a leading voice in the field of health and wellness through her FemFusion Fitness brand, and a pelvic health specialist. Dr. Bri is a breath of fresh air and all women need to be taking heed from her wealth of content across her various platforms, including her YouTube channel, podcast and online courses, to name but a few! In today's conversation we talk ab...

This week's guest is Emily Watson, an honest & empowering fitness and wellbeing guru. Her business, Whoop Fitness & Wellbeing is an uplifting lifeline for so many who are lucky enough to have discovered her dance classes, both online and in person. We cover so much in our conversation – with light-hearted chuckles along the way, before delving deeper into some incredibly vulnerable and important t...

In this episode I open up about my own personal journey through recognising my perfectionist ways, and the subsequent impact they've had on areas of my life such as decision making, mental health and business. I explore how acknowledging our own tendencies, being thankful for them, but then tweaking them with kindness leads to positive results and a happier life.   I have also selected a handful o...

My guest this week is Rameeza Rayner who is an authentic and highly experienced cook, and a truly inspiring teacher. Her business 'Rameeza's Repertoire' bloomed from her lifelong love of cooking. Specialising in teaching Indian and International cuisine, Rameeza runs cookery workshops empowering people to create the flavourful food they love! In this conversation, Rameeza tells me how her life piv...

In this week's episode I interview the wonderful Jane Kent, of Jane Kent Studio, who manages to blend both her creative and entrepreneurial sides to incredible effect. Jane reveals how her business grew and developed from its origins as she sought to build a lifestyle around being a mum, and then how her subsequent success has taught her the value of forward planning and boundary setting alike. Yo...

In this week's episode I interview the wonderfully warm Phoebe Scaife, who is not only the founder of Ruby Moon VA, and therefore provider of support (with a smile!) to business owners, but also wife, mum of two, and so much more. We explore how she specifically sought to tailor her business to suit her own personality, working preferences and lifestyle; she's an example to us all! Phoebe relays h...

In this episode I explore how we can make the most exciting things happen by consciously stretching beyond the confines of our own personal comfort zones. It was Henry Ford who stated that 'if you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got,' which seems to me to be both startingly simple, yet also wonderfully inspired. Drawing upon my own experiences in life and in...

In this week's episode I interview the truly inspiring Louise Brooks, owner of Parenting Success (and hence provider of guidance, comfort and wisdom to many a parent), about her experiences both as an entrepreneur, and on her own personal journey as an individual. If ever you feel the need to draw inspiration from someone who appears on the surface to have an innate sense of natural confidence, th...

If you've ever let nervousness or anxiety hold you back from attending a networking event, you're not alone! Many people describe networking as scary or intimidating, but making these authentic connections is so VITAL to achieving your goals and maximizing your business's potential. In this episode, I'm giving you my BEST tips to flip your mindset to be confident and prepared to reap the benefits...

Do you believe you have to do everything, all the time? What does busy mean to you? It seems that being busy has become synonymous with being accomplished, and that you can only be successful if you are constantly doing things. But, being so busy leads to one thing — burnout. In this episode, I'm sharing some of my favorite tips to help you concentrate on what you need to do, simplify your routine...

As a woman, you've got a lot on your plate. Between work, family, and life, if you're often feeling burnt out, you're not alone! On this very first episode of the How Does She Do It?!, I want to share with you the ONE thing you are leaving off of your to-do list that is VITAL to prioritize so that you can bring calm and peace in your life. Let's dive into some of my favourite (and FREE!) tips to s...