Shine Your Light Reach Your Best Podcast

I love following the threads of people’s lives to see how they got to where they are today? Where does inspiration come from and what nudges us in a certain direction?  This week’s Powerful Woman, Nadine André, has been a professional pianist and piano teacher for over 20 years and is now also a certified Romana's Pilates instructor . When she was a child she was given the choice in which pass...

Kalli, my powerful guest in this week’s conversation overcame imposter syndrome and took money out of the family mortgage to invest in the yoga training course of her dreams. Then just before Christmas, the company folded along with her money and her plan to become a yoga teacher.  But everything happens for a reason and an opportunity to train was literally handed to her…  13 years ago Kalli Pasq...

Does it take guts? Is it stupidity? Or is it simply a self-awareness and curiosity and a strong desire to understand this strange world that we live in? In this week’s Powerful Conversation I am joined by Adelina Chalmers, nominee on Computer Weekly’s Most Influencing Women in IT list in 2021 and won her place in the top 50 Most Influential Women in Tech in 2022 .  This is a fun, yet deep conversa...

I’ve been friends with Sophie since I was around 8 - on and off. We reconnected a year or so ago and have some amazing walks and talks in my local woods! I was delighted when Sophie agreed to join me as a guest in my Powerful Conversations with Powerful Women.  Sophie is a trauma-informed coach, consultant, trainer and speaker helping people find their most authentic, agile, emotionally and psycho...

I first met Melody Jane a decade or so ago at a local women’s networking event when we were both interior designers. Fast forward to today and our paths have crossed again. And by the strangest of coincidences we both now find ourselves on a path of coaching, mentoring and spirituality. Melody Jane is full of energy. She literally fills the room, but with warmth and love. I was delighted when she...

How nature helps you connect to your intuition and true self Have you met a modern day Priestess? In this powerful conversation I am joined by the truly inspiring, creative and intuitive Jakki Hesse. There isn’t one word to describe what she does. Or maybe there is? She’s following her calling. Embracing and surrendering to life. And wow this makes her a truly powerful women. After a long journey...

It’s time to be honest. So where is the messy drawer in your house that you don’t want anyone to look in?  We all have one. Don’t we? Well I assume that we all do.  I’m a naturally messy person, but I am also very organised. So I was fascinated when I met this week’s guest, Sheena Taylor at Edenbridge Ladies Lunch Club.  Sheena is an eco-friendly professional organiser. She strongly believes in ou...

“Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain.” Today’s guest is one wise women with an inspirational story to share. A powerful women, unafraid to break the patterns of the past, embrace her present with a knowing that it will influence the future. This is definitely a powerful, deeply resonating, conversation with Michelle Bauge.  Many of us re...

Names have an impact don’t you think? So when I came across “The Rebel Flock” I thought two things. The first - that’s my cup of tea! And the second I want to speak to the Powerful Women behind such a cool company name. So in this Powerful Conversation I am joined by Emma Davies. She is the powerful woman behind The Rebel Flock, a brand built on passion, empathy, and a deep belief in business bein...

It’s pretty impressive when you speak to a real maverick? I hope the correct sense of that word is interpreted… A 30 year career in IT as a women is VERY impressive. Sometimes we forget that what feels normal today was new, challenging, rare just a few decades ago. When speaking to Diane I had a strong sense of a powerful woman that has intuitively leaned into a more feminine, caring way of doing...

There is a lot in a name… I’ve had this conversation with many people that I have spoken to. This week’s Powerful Conversation is with a women that has a BIG name to live up to. Her name is Sunshine. And WOW does she live up to her name.  Sunshine is one of the first women that I spoke to when I started networking on LinkedIn. There is something magnetic and powerful about her energy. She literall...

There are not many people who can stand up and say they have recovered from Stage 4 cancer, having been given 3 months to live. There are not many that would consider riding a bike across the Swiss Alps with only one lung… But this week’s guest has done both of these things and she still has a HUGE smile on her face. There is a lot to be learnt from someone that can bounce back from these sorts of...

Sometimes when we meet someone, even if it’s online, you just CLICK.   This is exactly what happened when I first spoke to Debs a couple of months. It was an incredibly raw and authentic conversation. I was delighted when she agreed to join me for a Powerful Conversation.   Debs is the UK’s “go to” mentor for the determined, creative and ‘out of the box’ kinda midlife woman who is feeling her drea...

This Powerful Woman oozes confidence, compassion and kindness. She’s the kind of women you know has your back and each time I chat with her time flies… we have similar visions and missions for the world - not wanting women to be restrained by expectation, but rather following our passions and ultimately seeking world peace and global healing.  In this Powerful Conversation, I am joined by Romy Mar...

When I saw the shot of bright red hair in Jennie’s profile, I knew that she was going to be someone that was worth speaking to. And I wasn’t wrong! This week I am joined by the wonderful Jennie Holyoake (aka Jelly Bean Jen), a self-confessed number geek. Jennie founded Wellbalanced UK back in 2015, so she knows what she’s talking about when it comes to being an entrepreneur. As an experienced book...

Cool, calm and collected. Three words that perfectly describe my next Powerful Conversation guest. This week I am going by Georgia St John-Smith from sunny Ibiza! Georgia is a powerhouse facilitator at the intersection of inner wellness and success. Having experienced burnout in her corporate career, Georgia has since swapped her fast-paced London life for the laid-back wellness side of Ibiza. Geo...

When was the last time you met a very POWERFUL woman?  My guest this week is just that. Not only does she sit in front of a piece of her own artwork that is full of incredible energy, you can tell that her mission comes straight from the heart.  Her story is exceptionally powerful and in this conversation, she shares it with me.  From a struggling single mom, to escaping a 13 year narcissistic abu...

When we have a WHY that is deeply aligned with our core values great things can happen and we can cause great ripples in our world.  This is exactly what this week’s guest has achieved.  As a parent and step-grandparent, Donna, the Founder and Director of UK for Good , wanted to be able to look future generations in the eye and say with complete sincerity that she had done everything she could to...

Many of us, particularly women, find ourselves in a position of caring while also holding down a job. It’s tough and can often lead to burn out as we keep on going, putting ourselves last, until our bodies force us to stop.  In this week’s Powerful Conversation I am delighted to be joined by Jane van Zyl. Jane is the CEO of Working Families , the UK’s national charity for working parents and carer...

Now this week’s guest really is an inspiration. A phrase that comes to mind is “You’re never too old to…” As a single mum of two, Francesca Tricarico, followed her passion for accountancy and re-trained so that she could create a better life for herself and her children. And boy has she done just that.  Francesca is now the co-founder of Future Cloud Accounting and founder of her local NYPsocial n...

Time flies when you are enjoying yourself right?  That is exactly what happened when I spoke to Tabitha in the Powerful Conversation.  Tabitha Jayne is a Professional Certified Coach and the founding director of Earthself, a Community Interest Company whose purpose is to put Earth at the heart of business through the power of coaching as nature and on behalf of Earth.  Tabitha is also a co-founder...

Cryptocurrency? Bitcoin? Have you dabbled? No clue where to start? Or maybe you think I’m talking a different language altogether! Business owners need to have a grip on their finances and on their tax situation. But this can be overwhelming for many of us, especially when it comes to working with client all over the world. Fear not! I have a guest who can help. In this Powerful Conversation I am...

This week I am joined not by one but by THREE powerful women! What an honour.  Meet Andraya Catlyn, Cvetomira Borisova and Marcela Cermakova. These ladies are co-founders of ThYnk Inclusive Project Solutions , an agency which helps women break into traditionally male-dominated fields in project management. Andraya is the proud owner of Ace Inventories Ltd and it’s her goal is to make a positive im...

Do you have a guardian angel that helps you through challenging times or inspires you to be courageous?  I know I do - and better than that she’s hung on my bedroom wall as a daily reminder of who I am! She was painted by Iaysha Salih, a friend and visionary artist. She is guided by her intuition in her paintings, which are inspired by Angels and their connection to light and the divine realms.  S...

Do you know what it’s like to feel like your job isn’t quite lighting you up? And then on top of that, the stress and anxiety start to impact your health? I’m pretty sure we have all felt that at some point in our careers. This week’s Powerful Conversation is with Sara Powell , founder of Impactury . Having been in exactly this situation, Sara set up Impactury, which offers eco-luxury wellness ret...