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Grief sucks. There’s no doubt about that. It’s a challenging emotion to feel and can completely cripple you. But if you’re like most entrepreneurs, you’ve still got your business to run. In this episode, you’ll discover tips on how to navigate grief while running your business. So you can give yourself grace and space while still managing your business.

Resilience means coming back. It’s like an elastic band. No matter how far you stretch it, it will always come back. And it’s the key to being a successful entrepreneur. Join Mariam El Houli and Gemma, and they discuss what resilience is and how to build it so you can run a successful business.

Life throws things at us that we can’t control. As business owners, we need to figure out how things will happen in our businesses if we can’t be in them. In this episode, you’ll hear from Dora, Gemma and Mikala, who’ve had many curveballs thrown at them in the past year. They all had to pivot, plan and reshuffle without sacrificing their businesses. Learn what happened and how they pivoted and st...

Do you feel uncomfortable in your own skin and just going about living life, without truly being happy? That can be a thing of the past when you tune into who you are, what stage of life you are at and truly connect with yourself.

Believe it or not, weight and business struggles have many little-known similarities. But in this episode, you’ll discover secrets that will support the growth of your business so it feels healthier. Join Gemma, Mikala and special guest Corinne Crabtree as they discuss the parallels between successful weightloss and business strategies.

Horses (or any pet for that matter) can be beautiful, non-judgemental, steadfast creatures. They can provide us with non-judgmental love and acceptance and teach us a lot about relationships and ourselves. In this episode, Mikala chats with Life Coach and Equine Assisted Learning practitioner Pam Poole, about the ways in which we can learn so much about ourselves through our interactions with our...

Do you wonder what’s in the products you use and the effect on your health, mood, and body? Did you know many toothpastes contain sugar and our bodies are absorbing that every time we brush our teeth? In this episode, you’ll learn about the effects toxins have on your health, immunity, skin, and mental health. And how to start living a cleaner (or low tox) life for improved health, mind and of cou...

As women in business we're all too familiar with that little voice in the back of our heads. You know the one: "You shouldn't be here..." "What do you know?" "You're not good enough!" In this episode Mikala chats with Business Mindset Coach, Christine Corcoran, about how we can embrace this voice and use it to our advantage. They also talk about self-care routines, CEO rituals and the beauty of em...

We’re all a work in progress, both in our lives and our businesses. Business was traditionally built on the patriarchy with a strong focus on the what and the how. As female business owners, if we can tap into our feminine energy and focus on the why then we can become truly connected to what we do. And when you believe in what you do, believe in the change you want to see and believe in who you c...

Join the Work Wife Wine Time family as we go back in time and revisit one of our first episodes in memory of Gemma's cousin and special guest, Angela Lumicisi, who recently lost her brave and difficult battle with breast cancer. In this episode Gemma chats with Angela about how she used the COVID lockdowns to launch a new business and help women discover their true voice and communicate with confi...

Do you spend a lot of time online? Mindlessly scrolling while your life and time floats away? Are you finding your mood and vibe isn’t what it used to be, or what it could be? In this episode you’ll learn how to look after yourself and others online. We spend a lot of time online so using it with boundaries and mindfulness is key for self-care. Learn all the tips and tricks during this episode wit...

In this episode you’ll the difference between burnout and stress. What good stress is? And what tools can help with managing stress and giving us a sense of calm and peace. Bianca McKee shares for 4 Ps: purpose, play, passion and peace and how these can energise your life and business. There’s even a free meditation to help you feel grounded and calm.

Clients – tick! Income – tick! Time and space to breathe, plan and scale your business… Not so much! In this episode Mikala speaks with Systems Implementation Engineer, Khadirah Muhammad about ways in which we can use systems, automation and technology to give ourselves the precious gift of time in our businesses.

In this episode you’ll learn more about your cycle and how that affects your life and in turn your business. It’s important to know when to pause, and when to hit go so you can effectively grow your business. Awareness of your cycle can really help with this.

Serving clients in an online environment (in this new COVID-altered world) provides certain challenges for body work therapists and practitioners. In this episode Mikala chats with Dana Dobrota, a body psychotherapist, about how therapists and practitioners can explore the online world and provide a valuable lighter-touch support service for clients while still ticking all the clinical and duty of...

Your creative process is unique to you, your business and your clients’ needs.

Menopause is something all women experience. But have you ever wondered how it might affect you in your business? You can experience energy level shifts, mood changes and lethargy. In this episode, join Gemma and Melissa MacGowan as they discuss how to navigate menopause and your business.

Am I ok? Three such simple words, but ones we don't ask ourselves enough - if ever! Join Mikala and Master Mental Health First Aid Instructor and Trainer, Tracey Groombridge as they discuss burnout, practical coping strategies and the importance of self compassion to stay mentally healthy in business and life.

Have you ever dreamt about taking a physical journey of self discovery? Travelling to some remote and virtually untouched part of the world to learn as much about yourself as the local people and customs? If so, then this episode is for you. Join Mikala as she chats with author, educator and public speaker, Amy Edelstein about her 500 km journey alone and on foot in Zanskar, the highest valley in...

When you want to uplift your profile so you can be more visible and seen it can feel hard and daunting. In this episode you’ll learn about simple yet effective ways to uplift your profile so you can be seen in your market, even if it’s a saturated market. We discuss public relations (PR), awards and how to get comfortable with putting yourself out there. And wait till you hear about Erin’s backgro...

It’s never too late to start a business. If you’re retired, know someone who is, or want to do something new this is the episode for you. Join Gemma and Lisa Friend as they disscuss what it was like starting a business after she retired from teaching for 22 years. Learn what it’s like to enter the unknown, how to transition into owning a business and why the hell to work after retirement.

Your comfort zone constantly grows as you try new things. So if you’re feeling the fear, you’re doing it right. Join Gemma and Mikala as they discuss unanticipated side effects, the beauty of being brave, trying new things and continuing to step outside your comfort zone.

Struggle to find the sweet spot between automation and personal touch? On one hand, automation saves you time, but on the other hand, it’s impersonal. And you can’t be impersonal in a personal world, right? Join Gemma and Amy Hart as they discuss how to automate without sacrificing being human.

You're no less of a business owner if you work part-time. Is there a reason you want to work part-time while running your business? Great. Guess what? You’re not failing as an entrepreneur, you’re moving forward in your business in a different way. And you get to decide what your business looks like. If you’re struggling with the idea of working part-time while running your business, you’re not al...