Routine is Revenue

In this episode, Ildikó chats with Helen Valentino, the founder of Inspired Healing, who started her working life as an army nurse, before growing her first independent start- up to £4M turnover in 3 years. But Helen was also living with trauma: her father sexually abused her and, despite having suspicions, her mother ignored the situation. Helen went on a personal healing journey that took her th...

In this episode, Ildikó chats with Jackie Gammage. After overcoming mental health issues, Jackie, grew fast and became a senior HR professional responsible for regions across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The sad loss of her brother prompted Jackie to reevaluate her life, identify her mission and become a late-in-life entrepreneur. She quickly built a thriving property and coaching b...

In this episode, Ildikó chats with Lisa Negus, who was inspired to start her new business, Unfrazzled, at the age of 60. Being involved in a life-altering accident, experiencing personal loss, and a late ADHD diagnosis led her to review her life and reinvent herself. Her new business Unfrazzled is dedicated to helping others find calm amid chaos. Discover how struggles can spark new beginnings and...

In this episode, Ildikó  chats with Claudia Sheena, an accountant who made the leap from a long corporate career to entrepreneurship in her 50s and founded Creative Studio Accountants. She is now on a mission to help ambitious marketing and creative professionals move from freelancers to thriving agency owners. Claudia shares her journey of building confidence, embracing technology, mapping her pr...

DESCRIPTION In this episode, Ildikó  chats with Alison Theaker, a globe-trotting entrepreneur, artist, author, and menopause myth-buster who proves it’s never too late to reinvent yourself. From learning to ski and belly dance in her 40s to launching art exhibitions with her husband in her 50s and publishing PR textbooks. Alison’s story is all about embracing new chapters. She shares her journey f...

DESCRIPTION In this episode, Ildikó  chats with Fiona McBride, founder of the property staging firm Fuchsia Design. Fiona started her business in her 60s as a way of leveraging her decades of experience in interiors. From refreshing tired rentals to elevating multi-million-pound estates, Fiona brings creativity, colour, and a perfectionist’s eye to making any property shine and sell fast, even in...

In this episode, Ildikó  chats with John Hirniak a passionate Rapid Transformational Therapist (RTT) who trained in person with Marisa Peer, the developer of the technique. Initially doing so as a way to tackle his own anxiety issues.  John is a serial entrepreneur who has never gone bust. He started selling aged 6, so it is fair to say that his latest new business, which he started aged 60, is no...

In this episode, Ildikó chats with Emma Brezan, who spent many years as an NHS practitioner before finding herself, at aged 50, on her deathbed, let down by the very system she served. Emma worked out how to heal herself and learned property investment from Progressive which turned her into the HMO Queen. KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Use All of Your Talents: Emma set up 2 new successful businesses. The FREEDO...

In this episode, Ildikó chats with Lisa Quait, a leader in commercial real estate, a midlife and change coach, serial entrepreneur, and a bodybuilder at 40 who shows us that resilience and reinvention has no age limit. She is also the creator of Realwoman.coach and Host of Real Womens Stories Podcast. KEY TAKEAWAYS Believe in Yourself - Reflect on past achievements and experiences to help you over...

In this episode, Ildikó chats with Alex Smith, late blooming father, motor sport loving tech guru who is about to launch his latest business - Meeting Room Doctor. By installing customised technology, tailored specifically to each meeting room Alex will revolutionise how small businesses hold meetings Ildikó and Alex discuss how he set up his business and routines to fit in with family life, so he...

In this episode, Ildiko chats with Emma Tubmen who, later in life, has become an intimacy coach. Emma shares her journey which included overcoming childhood trauma. She explains the role building daily rituals, inner child work, balancing masculine and feminine energy, and embracing authenticity have played in improving her life and helping her to set up her new business. Listeners will find inspi...

In this episode Ildiko chats with Christine Hertoghe, a Belgian-born dietitian turned eco-farmer, who shares her inspiring journey of reinvention after 50. Christine discusses her transition from a service accommodation business to establishing an eco-farm in Cambridgeshire, where she focuses on improving land health and changing local farmers' mindsets about pesticides. With a passion for nature...

In this episode Ildiko interviews her husband, Daniel Sealey, who launched his latest venture, Cornflower Kitchens and Bathrooms, at the age of 50. Daniel tells us about his journey from a diverse career—including sailing tour ships and running a bird empire—to specializing in kitchen and bathroom renovations. KEY TAKEAWAYS Embracing Reinvention in Later Life: Starting a new business in later life...

In todays episode Ildiko welcomes Liz Bell, a purpose-driven life and career change coach who empowers women to transition from feeling stuck to fulfilled. Liz shares her colorful career journey, from programming jukeboxes to mentoring young people globally, and discusses her innovative three-pillar coaching program: Explore, Dream, and Discover. KEY TAKEAWAYS Empowering Purpose-Driven Women: The...

In this episode Ildikó welcomes Kate Bickford, a vibrant entrepreneur who has transitioned from a successful media career to establishing her own estate agency at the age of 63. Kate shares her fascinating journey, which includes a stint managing gentlemen's clubs and her passion for helping clients navigate the often stressful process of buying and selling their home. KEY TAKEAWAYS Entrepreneuria...

In this episode Ildiko chats the resourceful Dave Thomas, who shares his inspiring journey of reinvention after leaving a high-flying aerospace career to care for his mother with Alzheimer's. At 68, Dave embarked on a new venture as an author, writing his book "Painless Property Investment" and mentoring others in property investment. KEY TAKEAWAYS Embrace Reinvention: Starting a new business or p...

In this weeks episode, Alexandra Simms shares her deeply personal and inspiring story of transformation after a cancer diagnosis. From a high-powered career in corporate events to founding Balanced Body and Retreats, Alexandra reveals how her healing journey led her to breathwork, Reiki, lymphatic therapy, and the creation of impactful wellness retreats. KEY TAKEAWAYS Alexandra's cancer diagnosis...

In this episode Ildiko sits down with Aliya Musa, a strategic clarity consultant and founder of HelloBench, who is on a mission to help female founders scale their businesses to seven figures with clarity and less hustle. KEY TAKEAWAYS Embrace Lifelong Entrepreneurship: Many individuals over 50 are choosing to start new businesses instead of retiring, driven by passion and the desire for reinventi...

In this episode Ildiko welcomes Sue Bird a former European Commission official who transitioned into a European Public Affairs Consultant after a long and fulfilling career. Sue shares her journey of setting up her consultancy business at the age of 60, detailing the diverse projects she undertakes, from housing policy to wildlife crime research. KEY TAKEAWAYS Transition to Consultancy: After a lo...

In this weeks episode Ildiko welcomes Debbie Nolan, a seasoned entrepreneur with over five decades of business experience. Debbie shares her journey from running an egg delivery service at age 10 to becoming a successful independent coach and launching her own Business Success Company at 60.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Embrace Reinvention at Any Age: It's never too late to start a new business or pursue a pass...

In this week's episode Ildikó welcomes Barbara Lewthwaite a multifaceted entrepreneur and spiritual coach, who shares her inspiring journey of transforming a derelict pub and seven acres of land into a thriving campsite and community hub. Barbara discusses the challenges and triumphs of running the Holly Bush Inn campsite for 14 years, including her innovative approach to business. KEY TAKEAWAYS R...

In this weeks episode Ildikó talks with Janice, a seasoned entrepreneur with a wealth of experience in accounting and teaching. Janice shares her journey of launching her latest venture, Accounts Interpreter, aimed at helping small business owners understand their financials without the jargon.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Understanding Numbers is Crucial for Business Success: Many small business owners struggl...

In this week's episode Ildikó welcomes Anita, a remarkable entrepreneur who, at 66, is redefining the concept of reinvention. Co-founding a bespoke luxury jewellery brand with her daughter, Anita shares her journey of resilience, creativity, and empowerment, emphasizing the importance of heritage and personal stories in her designs.    KEY TAKEAWAYS Reinvention is Possible at Any Age: Starting a n...

From sceptic to super-connector: what happens when someone, who once dismissed networking as a "waste of time", becomes one of its biggest champions? In this episode of New Business in Later Life, Ildikó Sealey sits down with David Brock - known as "Brock" - the founder of Your Partnerships, one of the UK's fastest-growing business networking communities. Discover how a simple idea in Cornwall evo...

In this weeks episode Ildiko welcomes Sally Cope, a former teacher who made a remarkable career transition to become a property investor and business mentor at the age of 62. Sally shares her journey of supporting her husband through a challenging redundancy and how their foray into property led her to discover her passion for helping others thrive in their own business ventures.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Em...