A Cup of Tea with Mary B

In this continuation of Raquel Batista’s inspiring journey, we hear more about her life after leaving the corporate world.  How Raquel rebuilt from scratch: launching businesses, navigating Portugal’s “resistance test,” and learning to live in alignment.  She shares how she overcame self-doubt and discovered her “I found my beach” moment, a life filled with joy, balance, and purpose. Follow Raquel...

Raquel Batiste climbed to the top of Portugal’s high finance world, but success came at the cost of burnout, boundaries, and self-worth.  In this episode, she shares the moment she walked away, while pregnant with her third child, and why that decision became her greatest act of courage. This episode is the first of a two-part series, packed with golden nuggets of wisdom to inspire you on your own...

In this heartfelt episode of A Cup of Tea with Mary B, I sit down with the inspiring Anel Imanbay to explore her extraordinary journey across countries, careers, and courageous new beginnings. Born a nomad in Kazakhstan, Anel carved her path from studying financial economics in the UK to a thriving career at Ernst & Young. She then pivoted into education, rose to lead departments at Miniclip (...

In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant Tova Leigh—author, performer, storyteller, and fierce champion of female truth-telling—for a raw, funny, and deeply affirming conversation about womanhood, motherhood, and reclaiming our voices. From her beginnings as a lawyer to becoming a powerful voice on social media with over 2.2 million followers, Tova shares her journey of reinvention and how o...

 In this episode I sit down with Sherry Seeton, co-founder of Fitqor and founder of Cascais International Women in Business , to discuss her incredible journey of reinvention—one that will inspire you to take charge of your health, career, and future. Originally from Massachusetts, USA, Sherry talks about the bold decision she and her family made to leave behind their fast-paced American lifestyle...

In this continuation of Jill Murdoch’s inspiring journey, we dive even deeper into her transition from 28 years in the corporate world to launching her dream venture, Flourish. In this live audience episode, Jill shares the lessons, challenges, and triumphs that shaped her path—and the wisdom she’s gained along the way. It’s a story of courage, reinvention, and embracing life’s experiments. 🌱  Yo...

In this special live-audience episode, I share the joy of celebrating a client’s dream come true! Join me as I sit down with Jill Murdoch, an inspiring entrepreneur who transitioned from 28 years in the corporate world to launching her dream space, Flourish . We laugh, reflect, and uncover the wisdom from her incredible journey, touching on themes of resilience, reinvention, and pursuing your pass...

In this episode, I reflect on the significant life events I’ve experienced over the last three decades.  From navigating infertility and divorce to shifting careers, leaving the corporate world, becoming a mother in my late 40s, and relocating across three countries and two continents, I’ve faced and embraced many of life’s crossroads. Discover how ‘life quakes’ can be transformative events, encou...

We delve into the incredible journey of Sha-En Yeo, a former lonely and bullied child who defied the odds to become a 2-time TEDx speaker, a Positive Psychology expert, LinkedIn Asia's Top Mental Health Advocate and Singapore’s 1st Happiness Scientist . We explore the pivotal moment that changed Sha-En's life, when her teacher encouraged her with simple but empowering words, which led to...

In this episode I want to share with you a story about my Auntie Nellie. Her life’s path may have been chosen for her but she lived it with positivity and sunshine. I want to tell you about how she went from being a Convent Nun to driving a pimped up Ford Escort! She certainly sowed the seeds of greatness for me, and even today her legacy lives on in the younger generations of our family. You’ll s...

In this episode, I talk about a time when I was scared. I'm not talking about being afraid of heights or being terrified by a horror movie. I’m referring to how a new and exciting business opportunity led to knots in my stomach. How my loud inner chatter was there knocking my confidence and making me feel apprehensive about stepping out of my comfort zone. I want to tell you how I turned this...

A passion for coaching led my next guest to create a life-changing global coaching movement within a large bank. The amazing Katie Hasson is sharing her ambitious journey, where a desire to carve out her own career and a ‘fundamental grit and goal around coaching' has meant Katie has achieved the extraordinary. Her project IGNITE, an internal executive coaching team at Standard Chartered Bank...

If you’re lacking energy, constantly getting sick and feeling unmotivated then my podcast guest Elika Tasker is an incredible resource. She is a passionate nutrition and energy Coach who has been on her own healing journey following two burnouts. It's an inspirational journey of self-discovery, through corporate and entrepreneurial life, where Elika authentically shares the lessons she’s lear...

When was the last time you had a good cry? I mean the ones where you sob so hard your shoulders shudder and you end up with panda eyes? I love a good cry, or as my hero Oprah calls it, an 'ugly cry'. When something happens or someone says something that makes you extremely upset. Find out how how our values and beliefs shape our lives and how  you can better align them plus very critical...

Join me and Batya Shulman, Financial Advisor and Partner at Select Investors , as she shares why she is so passionate about empowering women to obtain financial independence and freedom.  Hear about her personal journey leading her into a career in financial investment advice and how she found her purpose in life in her 40s.  Batya shares why some women don't take care of themselves financial...

Join me and Maria Frances Marinay, Co Founder of beige. social , a social media agency helping conscious brands build strong, engaged communities online. Born in the Philippines, Maria's entrepreneurial spirit started young when she created a chocolate business with her hard working mum. Not a fan of being in the limelight selling, Maria's introverted nature led her to a love of social m...

Join me and Angela Foulds, The Coach Connector and Founder of The Power Within , a business where potential clients are matched with her pool of experienced and highly qualified Coaches. Listen to Angela's inspirational journey and why she decided to set up The Power Within in 2020. Spoiler alert, I feature in this journey! We also share exclusive details of our Cultivating Well Being Experie...

Join me and Sera Murphy, known as The ReOutfitter , a personal fashion stylist with sustainability at the heart of her business. Listen to how she went from fun fashion swaps with friends to starting a business that impacts positively on people and the planet - a powerful combination. Sera is truly inspiring with her passion for slow fashion. We talk about her journey into entrepreneurship as well...

Join me and Dee Khanduja Allan who authentically shares her experience of divorce and how, during her darkest days she lifted and raised other women who were experiencing the same. Dee supported expat and low income women to realise their worth and move forward with their lives by sharing her experience and intel on recruitment, CVs and interviews.  I loved hearing about Dee's inner grit and...

Join me and Skye Wellington, Co-Founder & Chief Enjoyment Officer of Wisecracks Drinks , a lo/no alcohol-free beverage company.  We have the most interesting conversation about why people drink alcohol, how we've been socially conditioned to use it, the targeting of women in alcohol campaigns and why she co-founded Wisecrack. I love how her business is giving people choice. Not just with...

It’s the finale of Series 2! What a wonderful time I’ve had so far this year, having a cup of tea with ordinary people achieving extraordinary things. In this episode I want to revisit my conversations with these amazing guests and the incredible ‘teaspoons’ of inspiration I took away from each.  If you want to know what makes an ordinary person achieve extraordinary things, then let me share with...

Join me for a conversation with Laura Yates, the Secret Agent of the Secret Sunrise Community Singapore . Laura shares how she went from Chartered Accountant to ‘Ambassador of Joy', spreading happiness through Music, Movement and Connection. Laura talks about her struggles with anxiety and depression and how her corporate career led to her burnout, twice. By finding Secret Sunrise, Laura said...

Join me for a conversation with Alex Mearns who when working in the financial industry faced a ‘wake up’ call due to his own ill health and how this led him to find his ‘true calling’. This journey to improved health sparked a passion for helping others too and a move out of the financial business to become the Founder of Levitise and Holistic Health Practitioner here in Singapore.  Alex talks abo...

Join me for a conversation with new entrepreneur, Elly Both, who started Bright Green just over 12 months ago.. Elly’s mission of “doing something good for the World” is really coming into fruition with her new company where she supports businesses to become more sustainably aware. Elly came from the corporate world, but something just didn’t feel right. All the puzzle pieces started to come toget...

In this episode join me for a fascinating conversation with Sonia Osborne, an expert Nutritionist based in Singapore. What an incredible story of moving from the ‘dark side’ of food marketing to healing gut health and nutrition. Sonia felt that her ethical values were being challenged so she walked away to follow her true passion. It is so inspiring to hear how she is now supporting children and a...