Women on a Mission with Sue Revell

Fearing ridicule. Falling through the cracks for help. Letting the bullies win. When learning to be resourceful is your only path to surviving the unusual and unconventional life you've been born into, it can take a lifetime to slow down enough to breathe. Kym Vincenti was a born extrovert, living in the introvert shell she had created for safety. She describes how slowing everything down and laun...

Is it possible to be effortlessly confident and, if so, how much work does it take? And what difference would it make in your world if you could trust yourself to feel at ease and confident when it matters most? In last week's interview (#099) I talked to Viv Groskop, award-winning writer, comedian, TV and radio presenter. Viv's podcast, How To Own The Room, was a big inspiration in launching this...

Owning the room is something that Viv Groskop is more than familiar with. As well as perfecting the art personally, throughout her career, she has interviewed a slew of high profile women from around the world to uncover the secrets of brilliant speaking and explore the source of power and authority when people speak.  But it's not always the big moments that matter. Who do we need to BE to be eff...

What do you do when you have a deep calling to make a difference, and you're feeling all the feels, but actually creating change feels completely overwhelming and you don't know where to start? In last week's interview (#097) I talked to Mi Elfverson, founder of The Vlog Academy and creator of the EyeStorm community. Mi has created some extraordinary opportunities throughout her career, and is on...

A mission takes confidence, bravery and maybe a little bit of crazy…such is the experience of this week's guest. Her own little bit of crazy yielded not only the launch of her career in high-end film, TV and commercial production, but also a working visit to war-torn Bosnia with UN/IPTF peace-keeping forces. Mi Elfverson is the founder of The Vlog Academy and creator of the EyeStorm community. She...

Ready to meet our next set of guests?  Whether you've just found us, or you're a seasoned expert-listener, welcome to Season SEVEN of the Women on a Mission Show. In this short solo episode, I introduce you to my latest guest list. I'll tell you a little about who my guests will be, why I've invited them to join me and what you can expect from our conversations. Welcome to: Viv Groskop - Writer, c...

Looking back on Season Six, and reflecting on the stories and experiences shared by each of my guests, the word that stands out this season is FREEDOM!  With so many experiences being described by my guests, we heard how freedom was a gift, a release, a discovery and a quest. Whatever freedom might mean for you, there really is something for everyone in this season. Here's a quick reminder of our...

What does it mean to be an all-in leader? And how can we be all-in, creating positive impact and influence, while also looking after ourselves, those we lead, and those we serve? In last week's interview (#093) I talked to Frances Beecher, CEO of Llamau, Wales' leading young people and women's homeless charity. Frances can't NOT care and it's a conversation about creating influence and impact, in...

Walking alongside those experiencing homelessness, domestic abuse, and sexual violence, my guest this week is one of the most humble leaders you will meet. Compelled to action at an early age, Frances' mission to eradicate homelessness has encompassed a career as a volunteer, a therapist, an outreach worker (and even a prankster!), on her path to being the purposeful leader she is today. Frances B...

Which life are you living?  Is it the life you've grown used to and don't know how to change, or is it the life that you have chosen to create? In last week's interview (#091) I talked to well-known author, speaker and former BBC radio presenter, Janey Lee Grace - founder of The Sober Club. Quitting the booze was the missing link for Janey, enabling her to find her purpose and live her best life....

What stands between you and your best life? For Janey, the elephant in the room was alcohol and finding how to quit the booze was the missing link in finding her purpose and living her best life. This week's guest is the well known author, speaker and former BBC radio presenter, Janey Lee Grace. Founder of The Sober Club, Janey once thought that the idea of a holistic best life was something that...

What does it mean to be in midlife?  What if, instead of it being the end of everything you thought you knew, it was the most wonderful springboard to what lies ahead? In last week's interview (#089) I talked to Dara Goldberg, founder of the Endless Beauty Collective. Reaching the age of 42yrs changed everything for Dara and catapulted her right into the heart of her mission. At the very point she...

Taking on the beauty industry is no mean feat. But what else can you do when every product and purchase you consider carries a marketing message that you disagree with, with every fibre of who you are? Based in Philadelphia, this week's guest is the founder of the Endless Beauty Collective.  Dara Goldberg is fiercely proud to be a woman in midlife and she is on a mission to eradicate ageism in the...

What does it mean to be a free range human? And how can you accelerate your success by celebrating your differences and becoming even more of who you really are? In last week's interview (#087) I talked to Kate Flounders, founder of the Safeguarding Academy, and much of our conversation focussed on the inner work that Kate has done so that she could give herself permission to step into her power a...

Social care is struggling to cope. Safeguarding cases are increasing. What does it mean to be a safeguarding leader, navigating the legal and procedural challenges of working alongside children's social care and family justice, and who can you turn to for support? This week's guest, Kate Flounders, is in love with her mission. The founder of The Safeguarding Association, and a specialist in suppor...

What makes a gift...a gift?  How do you recognise gifts that don't come beautifully wrapped with a bow, and what is the value in a gift you have to grow into? In last week's interview (#085) I talked to online marketing and copywriting expert Veronica Pullen. Veronica is a woman on many missions and our conversation kept coming back to the importance of finding, honouring and then thriving on the...

This week's guest, Veronica Pullen, is no stranger to overcoming personal challenge. Born with substantial hearing loss, and diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis at age 12, Veronica has continued to face a series of increasingly complex health challenges: yet when she was once asked if she'd ever stopped to think that she couldn't do what she wanted to do, there was only one answer on her mind. Lis...

How do you know when you're doing a great job?  Are you someone who desperately craves feedback and approval every step of the way or are you so deeply certain of what you are doing that you wouldn't even think to ask for someone else's perspective? In last week's interview (#083) I talked to campaigner, designer and broadcaster Natalie Balmain who, last autumn, won the Channel 4 political reality...

Imagine you were the alternative Prime Minister. What would you change if you ran the country? This week's guest describes herself as the kid who never gave up on the idea of a fair, perfect world and she's on a mission to challenge societal constructs in her fight for freedom and democracy. Natalie Balmain is a campaigner, designer and broadcaster, and the winner of Channel 4's political reality...

Have you ever wished you had more confidence? Or sat around waiting to do something until you feel more confident to make a start? Or worse still, missed out on that next big thing because you just weren't confident enough to even try? In last week's interview (#081) I talked to positivity rebel and accidental mid-life influencer, Lou Featherstone, who not so very long ago couldn't find her voice...

How many of us can say that we've blown our whole life up for our mission? If you're one of the 69,000 people who follow LuinLuland on Instagram you could be forgiven for thinking that her life is one long transatlantic venture of vintage visibility. It's almost unthinkable that someone with such vibrance, energy and passion in front of the camera would once (only a few years ago!) have struggled...

Ready to meet our next set of guests?  Whether you've just found us, or you're a seasoned expert-listener, welcome to Season Six of the Women on a Mission Show. In this short solo episode, I introduce you to my latest guest list. I'll tell you a little about who my guests will be, why I've invited them to join me and what you can expect from our conversations. Welcome to: Lou Featherstone , Positi...

Looking back on Season Five, and reflecting on the stories and experiences shared by each of my guests, the word that stands out this season is fulfilment. Our external search for 'more' and our internal search for meaning. Whether it's a quest to give and be more so that we can be the difference that matters for others, or a deep personal need to achieve our own potential, there really is somethi...

What's the difference between self doubt and full blown imposter syndrome, and why does it matter?  If you've ever experienced thoughts or feelings that make you feel like a fraud, you'll know how much even a little self-doubt can hold you back.   And when you've got a big mission to fulfil, the last thing you need is your mental monkeys running amok, asking who DO you think you are to do this! In...

What makes a true action taker? For Sherry Bevan, it's her passion for making a difference, the way she can't NOT take action when something needs fixing and her unwavering mission to get women to rule the world. And in this interview you'll hear something else.  Something that really stands out at a time where it's suggested that over 70% of us have felt like an imposter  – and that's where Sherr...