The Growth Invitation

Alexis was my very first guest of Season 2 — so bringing her back for the finale felt like the only way to close this chapter. We talk about what can change in 14 months when you keep showing up… even when it’s messy, uncertain, and you’re not sure you’ll make it out of the valley. In this episode: Alexis shares how surrender became the turning point We unpack the pressure of being “the responsibl...

The holidays are meant to feel joyful, warm and connected…Yet for so many women, this season can come with a lot of grief, emotional weight, pressure, and quiet overwhelm beneath the surface. In this episode of The Growth Invitation, I sit down with Jessica Rockstar Thompson for a deeply honest conversation about what the holiday season really brings up — from missing loved ones and lost tradition...

In this episode of The Growth Invitation , we dive into a topic almost every high-achieving woman struggles with — self-sabotage, fear of success, and the subtle ways we play small without realising it. I’m joined by the incredible Phaedra La Reine, a Dutch happiness coach, author, and transformational trainer who helps women break old patterns and reclaim their happiness. Together, we explore:• W...

In this episode of The Growth Invitation, I’m joined by artist and creator Mingxi for an honest and deeply reflective conversation about what it truly means to reconnect with yourself after a period of emotional pain, conditioning, and identity loss. We explore: ✨ the importance of validating your own feelings ✨ how anger, resentment, and cultural conditioning can block your inner freedom ✨ reb...

What do you do when life throws you a curveball — or several? In this inspiring conversation, Janette Wong sits down with Maria Bradfield, a High-Performance and Transformational Coach, 3x bestselling author, and two-time breast-cancer survivor, to talk about how to navigate life when everything gets turned upside down. Together, they explore:✨ The real meaning of resilience — and why awareness i...

What happens when the pressure to be everything to everyone leaves you feeling empty? In this episode of The Growth Invitation, Janette speaks with Leslie Lattimore-Lorfils — Army veteran, mother of 12, and founder of Girl Organize That Life. Together they unpack the silent burden of expectations: from the military, from family, from society, and from ourselves. Leslie shares the turning point tha...

✨ What if manifestation isn’t about attracting something outside of you… but about finding the missing piece within yourself? In this episode of The Growth Invitation , Janette speaks with manifestation coach Julia Michasiewicz about the hidden link between authenticity and manifestation. Julia shares her journey from overachieving and burnout to surrender, flow, and a life that actually feels al...

✨ What if the very thing that makes you successful is also what leaves you burnt out? In this episode, I spoke with Dr Keiko Izushi as she shares her story of over-giving, brain fog, and the turning point that forced her to redefine balance. After decades of service across 70+ countries, Keiko created Harum Sari Retreat in Bali, a sanctuary for healing and inner peace. Join us for our conversatio...

Last winter, Kate Capelli did something most people only dream of — she walked away from security to follow her deepest value: Freedom. If you’ve ever caught yourself wondering “What if I just drop everything and go?”, Kate’s story shows what it really takes. She left a stable role as a Business Support Manager, stepped down as CEO of one of the UK’s largest women’s adventure companies, and bought...

What’s the real cost of pushing through when your body is starting to react negatively? In this powerful TGI episode (S2 Ep 20), I sat down with energy practitioner Meredith Ruben Daniels to explore the hidden layers of burnout — the kind that doesn’t just exhaust you, but disconnects you from who you truly are. We talked about:✨ How burnout shows up (even when life looks ‘successful’)✨ The emot...

What if everything looks good on the outside… but something still feels off on the inside? In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E19), Janette talks with Samantha Gnimavo (Sam), women’s health nutritionist and founder of Happy Body Ltd. Sam shares the moment she hit pause on everything and asked herself a life-changing question: “Am I really happy?” This isn’t just a story about health or b...

What if the key to resilience wasn’t pushing harder, but learning how to truly heal? In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E18), Janette sits down with Kelly Etter, Certified Pilates Trainer, Lisa Nichols Transformational Trainer, and lifelong movement mentor. Kelly shares her powerful journey from being paralysed by anxiety and fear to reclaiming her power through movement, nervous system...

What if the biggest curveball life threw at you became the doorway to true freedom? In this deeply moving episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E17), Janette sits down with Nicole Engelmann, who shares how a melanoma diagnosis just after turning 30 shifted everything she thought she knew about life, fear, and freedom. Facing cancer head-on gave Nicole a huge reminder — one that has been keeping her...

What do you do when life asks you to step into a role you never planned for and don’t feel ready to take? In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E15), Janette is joined by Harpreet Johal, a certified Proctor Gallagher consultant and 3rd Dan kickboxing Sensei based in London. Harpreet shares the powerful story of being unexpectedly thrust into the role of Sensei after the sudden passing of he...

Have you ever looked around at your life and thought “It’s not bad… but it’s not me”? In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E15), Janette sits down with Lynne Carty, a London-based doctor who once believed it was too late to follow the dream she had buried years earlier. After building a stable career in marketing and planning a future with her fiancé, Lynne found herself asking the questio...

What happens when you realise you’ve built a life that looks successful on the outside but leaves you feeling empty inside? In this special episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E14), Janette Wong — Clarity & Transformation Coach and founder of Empowering Leap — takes the guest seat as her friend and fellow coach Alexis Hunter guides her through a raw and honest conversation about success, burn...

What happens when life as you know it is taken away in an instant? In this deeply powerful episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E13), Janette sits down with Jude Monteserrato, a woman whose life was forever changed by the events of September 11, 2001. After losing her husband that day, Jude was plunged into overwhelming grief — frozen, lost, and unsure how to move forward. But this isn’t just a st...

What happens when everything you’ve built suddenly disappears—and you're left to redefine who you are? In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E12), Janette is joined by Kristen Montalvo, an inspiring entrepreneur who built a recruitment company from just £50 a week to an £850,000-a-year business serving clients across 12 countries. It was the ultimate success story — until the pandemic h...

What does it take to rebuild your life after deep loss, cultural expectations, and personal struggles? In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E11), Janette is joined by Annmarie Waite — healthcare leader, educator, and advocate who has turned her own pain into a powerful mission to empower women’s health, happiness, and well-being. Annmarie shares her incredible story of navigating cultural...

What if success didn’t have to come at the cost of your well-being? In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E10), Janette sits down with Arvinder (Arvy) Thandi, a Performance Engineer at Nationwide Building Society who made a bold career switch into tech just before turning 40. Her journey is proof that you can chase ambitious goals without sacrificing your well-being — if you’re willing to s...

Do you ever feel deep down that you’re meant for so much more than the life you’re living right now? In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E9), Janette sits down with Jacquelynn Peterson, a Lisa Nichols Certified Transformational Coach, International Speaker, and Founder of Joyful Living Mindset. Together, they dive into why so many of us hit rock bottom and feel lost — and, more importantl...

What if losing everything was the key to finding yourself? In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E5), Janette sits down with Carmiola De Santura, a former TV host whose life changed forever after a profound Kundalini spiritual awakening. Her journey through the “Dark Night of the Soul” stripped away everything she thought defined her — career, friendships, identity — and revealed a deep wel...

What if your healing journey isn’t meant to be a straight line? In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E6), Janette sits down with Justine Blanchard — Body Confidence Coach and Reiki Master Practitioner — to explore what a real healing journey looks like when it doesn’t go to plan. Whether you’re just starting out, feeling stuck, or already deep into your own healing process, this conversati...

What if the hardest seasons of your life could grow something extraordinary? In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E7), Janette is joined by the incredible Chivonne Gabriel — transformational life coach, international keynote speaker, and mental health expert with over 20 years of experience helping people rise from some of life’s toughest challenges. Chivonne shares her powerful story of h...

What if taking care of yourself wasn’t selfish, but the key to everything you want? In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E8), Janette talks with Yvonne Bignall, a Self-Care Coach who helps women rebuild their most important relationship — the one with themselves. Together, they explore why self-care isn’t a luxury but a necessity, how small, sustainable steps can create lasting change, and...