Hot & Healthy Menopause

Have you ever wanted to work with a personal trainer on your health and fitness? That's great – but make sure you do your research and find a trainer that's right for you – not all trainers are the same. In this episode we catchup with a holistic trainer with a difference who will change your life. Vicki Black owns Ascent Health & Fitness and is a Women's Fitness Coach who helps you take control o...

As a woman in small business it is vital to get out from behind social media and get out and grow your network through developing meaningful relationships, strong collaborations and support to get you through your everyday challenges. Networking that works for you is all about working smarter not harder and should be factored in to your business growth. Julie Bannister is the driving force behind...

Hormones play a big part in our overall holistic health. As busy, striving women in small business dealing with the juggle struggle, it's important you take care of yourself and particularly take action when something just doesn't seem right with your hormones – it can change your life! Alexandra Brewster is the Principal Naturopath at Healing Hands Natural Health Centre in Ipswich Qld. She spent...

If you dream of having a business that is joy to work in and has room to grow and doesn't sacrifice your well being and leave you burnt out then this episode is for you. Hanan El Basha works with entrepreneurs who want to balance their lives while running a prospering business. She has 20 years of experience and qualifications and worked with small and large organisations. She has co-founded sever...

Do you shy away from self promotion, crippled with imposter syndrome or just got a really bad case of comparisonitis? You're not alone – many prominent, successful women are just like you. Women in small business need to stand up and own it. Self promotion is not a dirty word. Amanda Pulford has been nationally recognised and awarded for her strengths in business, innovative strategic thinking and...

Are you ready to step forward with confidence to create the business and life you really want? Well what would you say if I told you it was all in your genes?  No – not the ones you're wearing – your DNA. There's an inner blueprint we will translate in this episode so that you can honour your energy, your flow and your goals to ultimately fast track to achieving it all. Sharna Clermont spent 10 ye...

Believe it or not there is a strategy behind how to get interviewed on a podcast and make sure it's the right podcast for you. In this episode we are going to explore how to get interviewed on a podcast, in a podcast interview! Nicole van Hattem is the CEO and Founder of Hot & Healthy in Business and is also a Visibility Strategist and will be joining us on a regular basis throughout the Hot & Hea...

They say you are what you eat and there's never been a truer word spoken. For many years everything we've ever been told about what's good for us hasn't always been correct. In this episode we talk about the evolution of food and tackle the big questions like how much exercise do you really need, the impacts of adrenal fatigue, which supplements should we take and how we can make better choices wh...

People do business with people they know, like and trust. 14% of us trust in advertising, but 90% trust peer recommendations – such as those provided by social media . Social media has changed the way small business is done today. It allows for real time communication that takes minutes instead of hours or days – and this can give you a critical competitive advantage in your industry. But how do y...

Making time for the relationships in our lives is critical to our happiness, fulfillment and success – from an intimate relationship with our partner, relationships with our family and friends or working relationships in business – those relationships start with us. As women in small business we often don't find or make the time to dedicate to the relationship we have with our significant other, m...

Running your own small business can be one of the biggest challenges of your life, but when you couple that with financial struggles that end up making you homeless while you're struggling with depression and contemplating ending it all – it's enough to make you want to walk away from the business. This week's guest has shown us that hope can grow organically. Carrie McLean is one tough cookie. He...

Detoxifying your life, particularly when you are stressed, overwhelmed and time-poor can be challenging but well worth the effort. When our bodies are overloaded with toxins it can be even harder for us to avoid physical and emotional burnout. Today we look at the common products used in the home that could be toxic. We also get the answer on how much water we should be drinking and the steps we c...

Did you know that over 52% of small businesses in Australia are owned by women? That's why it's important for women in small business to get out from behind the social media façade and get out and connect with people to make real sales and grow their business. It's time to actively network, learn and sell - we're going to  share with you the secrets of why small business expos are your key to smal...

As a woman in small business it's important to know all you can so that you can master your money mindset. Do you know what your money stories are? Melissa Meagher is one of our very own Hot & Healthy in Business Expert Contributors. She is super star Mum and passionate business woman with over 20 years' experience in the financial services industry. She's been a Financial Planner, Stockbroker and...

Ever wondered why sometimes it seems like you are invisible in business? You as a woman in small business are giving it your all, you are getting your content out there, you are working really hard but nothing seems to be paying off. You wonder to yourself – what could it be, what am I doing wrong? Well never fear, we have the solution for you.  Nicole van Hattem is a Holistic Success Coach, she i...

For women in small business the struggle is real! Often our own health and wellness tends to take a backseat when we are flooded with what we believe to be much higher priorities in our business and personal life. Today I want to introduce you to someone who will be joining us throughout the year on many episodes and can help you take great care of yourself naturally with common sense practical ad...

We all know how the law of attraction works. Ask the universe for what you want, keep that vision in your mind and eventually you will get what your wish. But what happens when you are living in a hyper busy world, full of bright shiny objects and never ending distractions that pull your focus away from that vision? What happens when you are so distracted that you forget to specify the terms of yo...

The biggest trend in the business world at the moment is to produce a book of your own. It's become mainstream and is almost an expectation of being in business. To some extent, Having your own book has been put up on a pedestal as the 'saving grace' to your business. As if once you have a book the money will come, the people will come and everything just flows easily from there. But that raises t...

Do you ever have those internal conflicts where your head says one thing but your heart says another? For instance you're looking at a new pair of shoes which would go perfectly with that dress for the next networking meeting. Once voice in your head is screaming 'Buy them. They will look gorgeous on you!' But theres another voice in your head that is reminding you that you dont have the money spa...

Let's get real for a moment, deep down, do you know that you are the reason your business is not progressing? Are you continually sabotaging, doubting and blaming yourself, especially when it comes to finances, but you really have no understanding of how to stop it and instead choose to follow the next shiny object that catches your eye instead. Why do we do this to ourselves? Why do we place this...

Everyone in business wants to get their message out into the world and I know you do to. You want to be well known and as a result well paid and you want more credibility and visibility so your ideal clients and those amazing opportunities find you. But how do you do that? How do you step onto a bigger platform so you can shout your message from the rooftops and not burn yourself out by whispering...

Have you ever really stopped to think about where your emotions come from? Where that insecurity stems from? Why you act a particularly way in certain circumstances? Why you stop yourself from achieving greatness at the very last second? Have you ever considered that your self sabotage, your emotional responses may not actually be your own, but may have been inherited from someone else? Today on t...

When it comes to delegation women, in general, really struggle. We rarely know what to delegate, and have a deep seated fear about letting go of our tasks because we worry that others wont do it to our standards. It's because of this we don't ask for the help that we need which usually results in BURN OUT and at the same time, we rarely hear help when it is offered to us. Julie is an expert in Tea...

Embrace your natural rhythm of life and become intuitive to your emotional, physical and social needs throughout your menstrual cycle. Use the Emgoddess tools and resources to recognise the four phases of your menstrual cycle and how insight and intuition into this phenomenon can inspire you to take control of your life and embrace the power that is 'womanhood'. Sharon Wood is the Founder of Emgod...

Jeff and Maree, the Co-Founders of Love Dynamics, Work Dynamics and Multiple Brain & Dance Integration, assist those in both personal and work-related relationships learn how to understand, accept and appreciate the value that each have to offer others (and themselves), and to share and grow as confident and independent, yet connected, individuals ... through employing their natural talents, skill...