Quits and Giggles

I was recently joined by 4 of my amazing clients for a LinkedIn Live that we recorded on International Women’s Day and there were so many juicy gems in there, that I wanted to share it with you on this podcast.  They got super vulnerable with me and shared their experiences in the early stages of being full-time entrepreneurs - the good, the bad and the ugly. Listen for a no holds barred view of w...

Do you ever feel like you are made for more? Well, my guest in this episode Sarah Connolly felt exactly the same and that’s precisely why she created her PA business ‘Freedom & Happy’. But it hasn’t been easy. From the devastating losses of both parents within 18 months of each other that spurred her on to build a career she was proud of, to getting over her huge fear of visibility, worrying a...

What is life like 6 months after you quit your job and go all in on your badass business Well, Nicola Pye, is back to tell us all about it. Nicola was my guest 6 months ago just as she was about to start life working for herself after quitting her corporate role to become a Leadership Coach. Now, 6 months later she returns to fill us in on how it’s been going with brutal honesty. She gives a break...

Wherever you are on your entrepreneurial journey, you’ll no doubt be be faced with fear and self-doubt. But it doesn’t have to be that way. You have the power to overcome the limiting beliefs and negative self-talk that hold you back through small shifts in your mindset. You just need to know how. In this episode I talk to Christian Baker, a high-performance mindset coach, who’s mission is to guid...

There are many reasons to make the change from a corporate career to starting your own business. After a long IVF journey, my guest in this episode, Laura Walker, decided she wanted to be more present for her children. This couldn’t happen in her corporate role, so she chose to retrain and follow her dream of running her own business. So she trained to be a reflexologist on the side of her job and...

Quitting your job to start a business can leave you full of doubts. Am I doing the right thing? How do I do this? Will it succeed? My guest in this episode, Nicole Burnett, had all these feelings when starting her interior design business, especially because she started it 2 months before the pandemic hit. But her entrepreneurial growth mindset made it a success. She shares her insights into why e...

Are you looking to become a badass boss bitch and achieve big things in 2024? In this episode I let you into the secret that helped me completely turn my life around, quit my corporate job and start my own coaching business. I go through exercises and tips you can use to do the same and become a badass female entrepreneur. If I can do it, you can too. “Just remember, think big, dare to dream” – La...

Today's episode is a look back down memory lane at all the interviews I've done since launching this podcast back in July. You’ll hear all the best top tips from my incredible clients who are either running a business full time or running it as a side hustle on the side of their job. From the importance of investing in yourself, to getting clear on your mission and the practical side of...

You do not need social media to start your side hustle. This goes against what so many believe, but it is oh so true. My guest in this episode is proof. Eva Murray started her side business by utilising her network, with not a social post in sight. Now she’s gone on to build her own successful coaching business helping data & tech professionals get unstuck and find direction in their career. I...

Working on yourself is an ongoing part of entrepreneurship. Self-doubt will always rear its ugly head, but always know that changing your mindset can change your future. My guest in this episode, Marta Balasz is the epitome of that.  She felt unfulfilled in a fast paced corporate environment that ultimately led to burnout. Realising her side hustle aligned with her passions she went for it, but he...

If I can create a five-figure side hustle in 6 months, then  so can you. In this episode I share how I went from having an emotional breakdown, realising the job I was promoted into was just plain wrong for me, to creating a five-figure business  on the side. You’ll hear about the impact coaching had on me and how I had to get over my negative money mindset about being able to afford it. I also ta...

Launching a new business can be scary, especially when it is a complete career change. You need to be able to overcome that fear and lean into the discomfort to make that dream a reality. My guest in this episode, Kim Bunce, did just that. She shares how she dreamed of going  from social care worker to interior designer, but spent hours procrastinating on things that didn’t matter because of that...

The freedom to choose is one of the biggest reasons people want to work for themselves. Being free to choose to spend time with your kids, your friends, or go on that holiday whenever you like. It all comes from flexibility. That’s the power of being your own boss. But how do you go from side hustle to fully-fledged bad ass entrepreneur? In this episode I‘m joined by Lauren Dixon, my social media...

So many people make the same mistake when trying to get paying clients. They try launching an offer without doing market research. In this episode I share my  market research tips and talk you through the consequences of not doing market research at all, something I disastrously experienced myself back in 2021. You’ll also learn the best ways to gather market research and the power of my outreach...

Entrepreneurship is not all unicorns and rainbows. Imposter syndrome can hit us all no matter how successful we seem to the outside world.  My fabulous guest in this episode, Shelley Hammond, to all intents and purposes is that person. She has over 100,000 followers on Instagram but don’t let that fool you. Fear and self-doubt still affected her, but the desire to create her own path enabled her t...

Growing a side hustle to a 6-figure business is no easy feat, but it is totally possible for any aspiring female entrepreneur. My guest today is living proof. In this fascinating episode, Athina reveals the driving forces that made her want to start her own business, how she got her first client and the three things she believes are needed to take a business to the next level. She also talks about...

Knowing their niche is something I see so many business owners and aspiring business owners struggle with, but it’s the thing that can have one of the biggest impacts on a business’s success. Once you know who you are here to serve it focuses not just your marketing but your services as well. You will no longer be trying to please everyone but focus on your specific target market.   In this episod...

Imagine the feeling of that first day after you hand in your notice and go all in on your own business. How would you feel? Nicola Pye has done just that, and I have the pleasure of interviewing her to find out how she feels now she is officially out of her corporate job and living her dream of running her own business.   Nicola tells all about her life before working with me and what that tipping...

What does it really take to turn your side hustle into a fully fledged badass business? One thing that certainly helps is getting guidance from those who are where you want to be. The people who have been through it all and successfully taken the leap into entrepreneurship.   That’s exactly what you get in this episode. I asked my amazing community to tell me what it takes to run a business and th...

Any woman looking to start a side hustle and leave their 9 to 5 must get things set up the right way to make it a success. The problem is knowing what you need to do to be ready in the first place. Charlie Clarey quit her corporate 9 to 5 to start a marketing business so is the perfect person to show you exactly what it takes to quit.   In this episode Charlie gives insights into the steps she too...

Starting a side hustle without causing burnout is a real challenge for any woman. Knowing the tips and tricks to make the process as manageable, financially secure and time effective is a huge part of making it a reality. Emily left her day job to start 2 businesses, so is the ideal person to give you the insights you need to start your side hustle. In this episode you will hear about Emily’s life...

So many women have ambitions of leaving their corporate role to start their own business, but don’t know where to start. They want the freedom to live and create on their own terms. Rupa Bharadva has achieved just that.   In this episode Rupa reveals how her life was before she took the leap and tells us why she wanted to make the change in the first place. She explains how she got her crucial fir...

I’m Lauren Leopold, the coach for women looking to start a side hustle and leave their 9 to 5. I have not only coached women to live life on their own terms, but I have also lived it as well. I went from being a disillusioned corporate marketeer to starting my own coaching business on the side. So, I know what it takes to get to where you want to be.   In this first solo episode, I give you my bac...

Welcome to the Quits and Giggles podcast, the show that empowers you to quit your 9 to 5 and work for yourself.    I'm your host Lauren Leopold, corporate dropout turned business coach, who has helped over 50 badass women start and grow their dream business on the side of their 9 to 5.   I believe that every single woman deserves to live a life of freedom working for themselves and doing what...