From Inside the Hive

We are caught in a spiral of second guessing, of overthinking, of not making the damn decision! In this episode I'm sharing why making decisions as female founders can feel so bloomin' tricky. Even if you're not a female founder, there are some nuggets in here that can help you finally make a decision.  Stay til the end. There's a key commitment that might make all the difference t...

Kate Scholefield is no ordinary business coach, fascinated by the person behind the business, she set up Blindspot for Business after taking a break from starting, growing and selling a 6-figure florist business. Today we talk good coffee, the difference between the ways in which men and women approach development and why switching off isn't going to kill your business. Find out more about Kate he...

I loved seeing the buzz around International Women's Day. The way we cheerlead each other and life each other up is heartwarming. I'm left wondering if you celebrate yourself in the same way... In this short episode, I'm sharing thank yous and inviting you to expand your reach for International Women's Day...

It's not often I do this, but I just had to! I'm delighted to welcome Gabrielle Treanor back to the From Inside the Hive podcast, almost exactly a year to the day since she was last on. Since then things have changed significantly for Gabrielle and our conversation explores (TW) death grief, adult ADHD diagnosis and the value to communing with future you.  Gabrielle is a coach, author, wri...

I'm talking female founders. I'm talking the blockers we put in our way. I'm talking about why men invest more in themselves than women do, with guilt as our blocker. In this new episode of From Inside the Hive I'm sharing some of the conversations I've had this week about why it's so important that we are able to invest in ourselves, share our stories, admit our challenges, and find our bravery a...

Rachel Martin is the founder of Play, Rest & Work and as a coach and mentor she's on a mission to support ambitious midlife women who long to be bolder in their careers. She is helping women overcome their 'Good Girl' syndrome, and stop doubting themselves, denying what they want, asking for permission & seeking external approval. There's a bit of swearing in this one, so y...

My invitation for you today is just to trust yourself a little bit more. We hold ourselves back so often from a lack of trust in ourselves, and n over-reliance on comparison with others. I know I'm definitely guilty of having done that. Listen in as I explore just why it's so important to trust yourselves, the reason it can make such a difference, and what I'm doing about it. Loved thi...

Bobby is a joy to hang out with, thoughtful and interesting. Her work as a somatic coach and (Miss) Chief Maker is only part of what makes her fascinating.  You are going to want to listen to the end for an absolutely mic-dropping bit of advice from Bobby. It's just wonderful! Books we mention are: Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman Sharon Blackie - Hagitude My 'Cr...

I've been thinking about you. I'm wondering how often you speak unkindly to yourself; in a way that we would never speak to our friends? These last couple of weeks have been spent talking about the inner critic. In this short episode, I wanted to reflect a bit on that, including my own recent experience, why your coven can make a difference and how you're very definitely not alone. Fin...

Anna Bing is the author of the popular Substack publication Burnout Rebellion. She is a writer, a research psychologist and living with grief. But none of those define her, instead she exists in the fascinating intersection between science and spirituality. Anna is absolutely fascinating and here we explore how we can all live in tune with science, nature and spirituality. Books Anna mentions: Lif...

Every year, as part of The Retrospective (my annual journalling workshop all about using the joy and energy from the previous year to set intentions for the coming one), I choose a word to guide my year ahead. It's a powerful way to set my intention for the year. The word you choose can't ever be wrong, as it's the right one for you. As long as you connect to it and are clear on what it means to y...

Have you been more 'human being' than 'human doing' this summer? Have you been having daydreams about what could or needs to be different about your life and how you're experiencing it? Me too! Listen to this episode as I share a simple trick for not letting real life bombard your day dreams away. PS Want some help turning those daydreams into reality? Find out more here www.qu...

Are you sober-curious? This episode might be just for you. Sarah Williamson is a coach, expert speaker and podcast host. She's also a best-selling author of the book "Drink Less; Live Better". In this episode we talk about exploring your relationship with alcohol, the stories and narratives we have around alcohol and what exactly Fishfinger Fandangos are! Trigger Warning: Alcohol and...

Let's imagine how it would feel to stop dreaming and start realising. Summer is a time for dreaming big, for tapping into what you would love to be different, but the 'back to work' vibe knocks it out of us. How about if this year was different? Imagine if this year was the year that you moved from daydreams to reality... That's what we discuss in this episode of From Inside the Hi...

Amie Parry-Jones is a ray of sunshine! She's also a nutritionist with some excellent advice for us about nutrition (obvs!), sleep and stress. With a passion for research, particularly in PCOS, she also has a lot to share about advice for midlife. Hear us explore exactly that in the latest episode of the From Inside the Hive podcast. We also get excellent recommendations from Amie, advice and e...

In a week where I've been thinking about connections, conversations and the importance they hold, I wanted to share some of my thoughts with you and some tips about how you can think about that too. How important is it to be selective about who you spend time with? Why can it be exhausting? And what are the benefits of having real conversations? Join Awakening Women's Lives - https://quiet...

Jillian Bybee, M.D. is a Physician Leader, Coach, Podcast Host (Human's Leading) and Recovering Perfectionist! Join us here as we talk all things burnout, self-prioritisation and self-care. We also touch on why sometimes good enough is done and why 21 year old Jillian would possibly be eye-rolling at today Jillian's advice! Books we mention: Tara Mohr - Playing Big Oliver Burkman - Four Th...

This weekend I was with some of the most incredible, generous, thoughtful, inspiring people. My head is buzzing with ideas and I was totally overwhelmed with all the conversations come Sunday evening. This podcast holds the 10 lessons I'm taking with me from the wonderful DO: Wales weekend. To print these ten tips for inspiration - https://quietthehive.substack.com For more about DO: https://t...

Leanne Davis is not just a marketing expert and a life coach, but she is also the person responsible for establishing the incredible online community that is run mummy run. As a marketing expert and life coach, she works with female business owners particularly to help them build their confidence and be confident on social media. Here we talk about community, running and why knowing what matters t...

This trick is vital if you want to get closer to achieving your goals and dreams. Not sure what your goals and dreams are any more? I've got you there too, with this short exercise that can unlock some deep desires. Awakening Women's Lives kicks off again in September and the Early Bird Booking offer is available until the end of June - find out more and grab your place here - https://quie...

Lauren & Jo are the co-founders of Women's Work Social, a Surrey based Women's network which is creating a community that is as vibrant and supportive as they are. Join us here as we talk about why coming together is so important as women, and as female founders, discover whether it's Jo or Lauren who is super organised (clue, one of them is also a VA!), and find out the incredible...

I recently hosted a workshop where we addressed the question 'Should I Stay or Should I Go?'. It clearly struck a chord as 96 people signed up for it, with more requesting the recording after the event! In this episode, I share the questions that I shared on the workshop to help you think through whether it's time to stay and fall back in love with your role, or time to move on to the...

Vicki Knights is a Branding Photographer, Visibility Coach and Positive Psychology Practitioner. She is the brains behind the wonderful 'Showing Up with Vicki Knights' podcast, and is here on From Inside the Hive to share some tips with you about just why getting visible matters. Listen to the end to get her genius advice to her 21 year old self, that question I ask ALL my guests. I promis...

Feeling a bit 'meh'? Not sure how to shift it? Here are 20 ways that you can shake of the funk and begin to move from meh to marvellous! Want to print off the list for your fridge? Find them here - https://quietthehive.substack.com/p/a-prescription-for-meh Keen to listen to the episode about how clothes can change how you feel? Go find the one with Abbey Booth - https://podcasts.apple.com/...

Abbey Booth, aka Stories With Clothes, is a personal stylist and body shape expert, but so much more than that she is a pop of inspiration and joy. I am delighted that she agreed to come on the podcast and explore the power of clothes together. We talk about the impact of clothes, including colour and texture, how you don't need to feel invisible, the power of tiny tweaks and why carrot cake i...