Soul Leaders® Podcast with Mills Gray

Grab your coffee and settle in for this one! I'm sitting down face-to-face with Faye Jacobs - yes, actually across the desk from me, which is a first for Soul Leaders. We're diving into one of the most controversial topics in the coaching world: hustle culture. You've heard me talk about burnout and boundaries, but Faye? She's a proud hustler. And before you roll your eyes, this conversation might...

Welcome to Season 7 of Soul Leaders! We're kicking off 2026 with something different - not another bloody goal-setting episode, but a proper strategic framework that'll stop you from burning out by March. Here's what happens every January: You finish your break feeling pumped and alive, creativity flowing, and suddenly you're planning new offers, more content, more fucking everything. Then March r...

Grab your coffee and settle in because today's episode is a bit different. Instead of doing the typical "here's what happened in my business" year-end wrap-up, I'm pulling back the curtain on what actually happened with my clients this year. Real transformations, real numbers, real results. If you've been wondering whether coaching actually works or what's possible when you stop winging it and get...

Grab your coffee and let's talk about something that's probably costing you more than you realize. This isn't another "charge your worth" lecture - this is about the sneaky ways you're still discounting yourself without even realizing it. If you think you've got your pricing sorted, but you're exhausted, resentful, or constantly "throwing in extras," this episode is going to open your eyes to what...

Join me and my guest expert Sam Whisnant as we dive deep into the world of systems that actually work for coaches and service providers. Sam breaks down the simplicity behind automation, shares her favorite time-saving tools, and reveals how proper systems can bring you more income while giving you back your time. This is all about scalable offers, automated sales, and building a lean team that wo...

Grab your coffee because I'm getting on my soapbox today! This is one of those "someone needs to say this" episodes. If you've been beating yourself up because a client isn't getting results, blaming yourself for their lack of implementation, or taking on responsibility for their choices - this episode is going to give you the reality check you need. Let's talk about what's actually YOUR job and w...

Grab your coffee for a proper BTS today! I'm pulling back the curtain on my year-long mastermind experience - the wins, the revelations, and why I've decided to leave. This wasn't breath work and sound healing, this was proper business graft with 10 ambitious business owners, good food and great company. If you've ever wondered what really happens at those business retreats or how six-figure busin...

Grab your coffee and settle in for this one! Today I'm diving into something that's been coming up repeatedly with my clients - and maybe you're nodding along too. We're talking about when your business is objectively successful (clients are happy, revenue is good), but you're absolutely exhausted. If you've been feeling like your business has grown but your boundaries haven't, this episode is exa...

Grab your coffee and join me for this deeply moving conversation with David Linaker - a man who's mastered the art of pivoting without losing his soul. From ordained clergy to celebrant, coach, and author, David shares how he's navigated life's biggest transitions by staying anchored to his core essence. We dive into grief work, inner child healing, and why your 7-year-old might be grabbing the st...

Grab your coffee and settle in because today we're diving into something that comes up constantly with my clients - and if I'm honest, something I've struggled with too. We're talking about pricing that shifts based on how you're feeling that day, and why that's keeping you from building the scalable business you deserve. This week's client calls brought this topic front and centre - when your pri...

Hey, it's Mills! Welcome to Soul Leaders - your weekly dose of real business talk. Can you believe we're basically at the end of 2025? (Yes, I'm one of those people who uses the year in random passwords, don't judge me.) This episode is coming at you right at the beginning of November, and I've got some BIG news to share. Like, pinch-me-is-this-real news. Plus, we're talking about why November is...

Grab your coffee and settle in, because today we're diving into something I've been noticing over and over again with my clients - the ones who get the fastest, most incredible results aren't the ones who hustle harder or work more hours. They're the ones who trust themselves enough to move quickly when something clicks. If you've been sitting on a decision, waiting for the "perfect moment," or co...

Grab your coffee and settle in for this powerful conversation with mindset and performance coach Oli Cooke! We're diving deep into the real talk about anxiety, subconscious beliefs, and how to scale your business without burning out. If you've ever felt like your mind is working against your ambitions, or wondered why success feels so exhausting, this episode is exactly what you need. Key Topics C...

Hey there! Pull up a chair because today I'm taking you completely behind the curtain of my launch process. We're going from initial spark of an idea all the way through to hitting publish on a sales page. If you're someone who has brilliant ideas but struggles to actually execute them, or you're wondering where your next offer should come from - this episode is made for you. Exciting Announcement...

Welcome back! Fair warning - I actually had to re-record this episode because the first take just wasn't flowing. Sometimes you need to press stop, move your body, and start fresh. That's exactly what I did, and here we are for take two! Special Announcement for November! 🎉 What Am I Missing? My 3-day Telegram intensive launches November 10th for just £111. This is specifically designed to elimin...

Grab your coffee and let's talk about something that's probably killing your content engagement without you even realizing it. Mills dives into the dangerous trap of over-giving in your content - whether it's those epic 1000-word posts that get two likes or clarity calls where you give everything away for free. If you've ever written a post thinking "this will be so helpful" only to have it comple...

Grab your coffee and settle in for this raw conversation with Jo Hooper, founder of GetWildlyFree. From two mental health breakdowns that ended her corporate career to building a business that actually serves her life (not the other way around), Jo shares the real talk about boundaries, burnout, and why rest doesn't fix everything. This episode is for anyone who's tired of working all the damn hou...

Grab your coffee and settle in for some real talk! Today I'm diving into something that affects 99.9% of my clients (and probably you too) - the exhausting cycle of constantly reacting in your business instead of having a strategic plan. If you're tired of Wednesday panic mode, dropping everything to answer every message, or scrambling to figure out what to post on Instagram, this episode is exact...

Grab your coffee and settle in for some real talk about something that might sound like the dream scenario but could actually be holding your business back. Today I'm diving into why having ALL your clients come from referrals can become a trap that keeps you plateaued, overworked, and unable to scale. If you've been wondering why you feel like the bottleneck in your own business, this episode wil...

Grab your coffee because today I'm getting controversial! I'm diving deep into why Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) has become the biggest lie in the online business world. If you've ever felt pressured to create a membership or wondered why your "stable" recurring revenue is causing you more anxiety than freedom, this episode will challenge everything you've been told about building a sustainable...

Grab your coffee and prepare for some truth bombs! Mills is calling out the coaching pyramid that's keeping brilliant business owners trapped in performance mode instead of building actual sustainable businesses. If you've ever felt that little niggle whispering "surely this isn't it," this episode will validate everything you've been feeling. It's time to stop performing credibility and start bui...

Pour yourself a coffee and settle in for this inspiring conversation with Suzie, one of my original Soul Leaders group coaching clients from 2020! We're diving deep into her incredible business transformation - from interior design to creating The Shoot Academy, teaching people how to turn their homes into profitable shoot locations. This is a masterclass in recognizing opportunities, pivoting wit...

Grab your coffee and settle in for an inspiring conversation! Mills sits down with Courtenay, who has built an incredibly engaged Instagram community of 30,000 followers through radical honesty and authentic communication. If you've ever wondered how to build real engagement (not just vanity metrics) or how to navigate the tricky relationship between spirituality and money, this episode is pure go...

Grab your coffee and settle in for one of the most raw and honest episodes yet! Mills takes you behind the scenes of her recent "Leo recalibration" - a powerful astrological deep dive that's completely shifting how she shows up in business. If you've ever felt like you're building from survival mode rather than your true brilliance, or if you're ready to stop apologizing for your expertise, this e...

Episode Overview Grab your coffee and settle in for something a little different today. We're just over halfway through the year, and I'm taking a quieter moment to reflect on my past couple of quarters. This isn't your typical strategy download - it's a vulnerable, honest look at what happens when your business explodes (the good and the challenging), and how I've learned to choose ease over endl...