Real You, Real Money with Ray Dodd

This week I’m breaking down my '£6k to Fringe challenge'. In this episode I’m talking through what worked, what didn’t, where I’d pivot next time, and why these challenges always end up unlocking money in the most unexpected ways. It’s a good one if you need a reminder that opening yourself up to money is never a wasted experiment.

In this episode, I’m talking about that strange, in-between season - the one where you’ve grown , but your business hasn’t quite caught up yet. I share what it feels like to be in that identity lag space, the difference between surrender and giving up, and how I’m learning to trust the ground beneath me even when I’m doubting it. If you’ve been feeling stretched between where you are and where you...

Ever found yourself stuck in comparison mode? Constantly measuring yourself against what they are doing? And then swinging the other way, determined to prove you’re nothing like them…only to find you’re still not creating the money you want? In this episode I am sharing a sneak peek inside my Plenty private Podcast The Pep Talk - normally only available to members. I’m unpacking the sneaky ways co...

I really did cancel my launch. But not because it flopped, or because I wasn’t organised enough. I cancelled it because it sold out before I even got started. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on how that happened — and why it’s not just about strategy. Yes, I followed the Bold Money framework. But the truth is, this launch worked because of the mindset and -deconditioning work I’ve be...

If you’ve ever sat there thinking, “but if I actually rest, how the hell am I going to make money?” - then this episode is for you. I’m back after a longer break than planned and today I’m chatting about what happened when I actually let myself rest this summer. No surprise that it felt good AND it brought up all kinds of wobbles about worth, productivity, and whether I was doing enough. Inside th...

In this episode, I share my key takeaways from the five interviews in the series. If you have missed any of them be sure to go back and listen, I’m not exaggerating when I say I found them lifechanging! shares five key steps for success in 2025:   Tune in for invaluable insights on getting curious about your business highs and lows, embracing evolution in the online world, getting curious abo...

My final guest of the ‘You’re Guide to Making it Happen in 2025’ series is the brilliant Vix Meldrew! Vix has been through the ups, downs, and everything in between of online business, and is here to share how she figured out how to regulate both the financial and emotional side of it all. We dive into the ‘twilight zone of business’ that was 2022, taking a look at the pandemic from Vix’s perspect...

Joining me for the fourth episode of the 'Your Guide to Making it Happen in 2025' series is the amazing Jo Hutton! Jo walks us through the transition from being a studio-based yoga instructor to the discoveries that began when she started to offer her services online during the pandemic. As someone whose business was rooted in a physical presence, Jo comes to us with a unique perspective on just h...

In the third episode of the ‘Your Guide to Making it Happen in 2025’ series, I’m chatting with my long-time friend and brilliant business colleague Anna Le Grange. Anna walks through the ups and downs of her evolving businesses and gets super truthful around the challenges she faced post-pandemic, not to mention the strategy and mindset work that helped her adapt her businesses within an ever-chan...

My second guest in the ‘You’re Guide to Making it Happen in 2025’ series is the wonderful Samantha Hearne! I was blown away by my conversation with Samantha – the fearlessness and tenacity that she brings to her business and coaching is absolutely infectious. Samantha and I talk through her own business journey from her start as a teacher to building a business that sustained her both energeticall...

Welcome to a very special Real You Real Money episode series! To kick off 2025, I wanted to gift you a handful of episodes to combat the negative chatter that can run wild in the online space. Those voices that say things like ‘nothing worked in 2024, the algorithm is against you, the game has changed and left you behind’. Sound familiar? All of those generalisations can make you feel like giving...

My guest today is the wonderful Josh Peck! This is the first time I’ve had the chance to chat with Josh, a midlife career change coach who helps mid to senior level professionals find more fulfilment in their careers without sacrificing salary. Josh and I dive deep into why so many people seek career changes in their 40s, plus what that process looks like practically, the challenges of finding a n...

Feeling stuck with your sales but can’t put your finger on why? There is one specific block that comes up with most of my clients when this happens… and the tricky part is that most people can’t see it in themselves! In this episode, I’m revealing the secret spiral that so many business owners get into, where you doubt yourself because you’re not making sales, then stop selling because you doubt y...

There’s a lot of talk around mindset at the beginning of your business – why wouldn’t there be, it’s easier to recognise! When you’re just starting out, you’re much more likely to come face to face with your money conditioning at every turn, from the way you think about setting your prices all the way to the scarcity that may get in the way of you starting in the first place. After you’ve been doi...

Get ready for an episode that’s a little meta, where I interview my own coach Amanda Ranae! I love working with Amanda because we have so many things in common when it comes to our coaching philosophy. Most of all, we both believe that you don’t need to be anything different to be successful— your magic lies in growing more and more into who YOU are!   Tune in for a conversation on embracing both...

I want to start with a quick content warning: today we’re talking about grief, specifically the death of a parent.  If this is a vulnerable topic for you, this might be an episode to skip or listen to with care.   I’ve been feeling the pull to record an episode on grieving while running your business for a while now, mainly because this has been so prominent in my own business, and I haven’t found...

Get ready, cause this one’s a deep dive! Doctor Asher Larmie joins me in this episode of Real You Real Money to talk through the intricacies of gender identity, gender conditioning, and what it all means not only when you’re navigating your business, but the world.   Asher is a transmasculine doctor now working independently with clients to combat weight stigma and promote weight-inclusive care. T...

This week I’m welcoming Joeli Caparco to the podcast! Joeli is a brilliant coach who helps people reconnect with their needs, wants, and desires so that they can have happier, healthier relationships.   Together we unpack the complexities of how money-making plays into, and sometimes determines the dynamics of our marriages and relationships. Fair warning, it’s a maze of conditioning, a healthy do...

If you’re up to date with coaching industry trends, you may have noticed a big uptick in ‘do it my way’ marketing - people selling the one solution that will skyrocket your business to success. If you’re a long time listener, you may have already guessed that I’m NOT a fan of one size fits all solutions.   In this episode, I’m diving into the mentality that leads people to lean on step by step tec...

I'm thrilled to welcome Nicola to the podcast! As a Coach, Coach Trainer, Certified Coach Supervisor, and experienced Creative Strategist, Nicola takes a strategic yet heart-centered approach, creating holistic solutions by examining the bigger picture and understanding how the various systems of our society intersect. In this episode, Nicola shares how her experiences have shaped her approach to...

My guest today is Claire Paniccia, a brilliant business coach helping neurodivergent, spoonie, and creative rebel online entrepreneurs figure out how to do business (and make money) in ways that work for THEM.   Claire and I walk through the unique layout of moneymaking when you’re neurodiverse, from the limits of corporate life to finding your footing in self-employment and everything in between....

Today we’re debunking the myth that there are certain times of the year that you just can’t make money. So many of my clients stress about quiet summer months— lots of people even think it’s a given that they won’t make any sales in August. I want you to know that’s just not true.   Tune in for a breakdown of the reason that you have such low expectations for summer sales, and how to challenge thi...

Today we’re joined by brilliant photographer and business owner Éadaoin Curtin!   Éadaoin’s specialises in branding photography with her business Firechild Photography, and has a fresh and encouraging perspective on how to put your face to your brand. Her approach is backed by years of connecting with entrepreneurs and bringing the most authentic reflection of themselves to the surface.   Tune in...

The brilliant Asher Larmie joins me today to talk about combatting scarcity, prioritising accessibility, and learning to embrace making the money you desire. Asher is an educator and advocate combatting weight stigma and promoting weight-inclusive care. They offer courses, books and masterclasses that empower you on your health journey without all the toxic weight loss nonsense. Asher is part of m...

'It costs that much cause it takes me f***ing hours…' If you sang this lyric in your head then you’ve probably heard of Laura Jane Barnes, who joins us in today’s episode!   Of course, Laura Jane is more than just a viral song maker (which we’ll get into in the pod). She is a business strategist who helps artists and handmade business owners turn their social media efforts into an engaged and loya...