The Reinvention Diaries

Reinvention, Bras, and Breast Prostheses Talk Hosts: Michelle & Nicola Guest: Janice (Janice Rose Lingerie) Episode Overview The hosts discuss reinvention, confidence, and women's health. Special focus on breast cancer awareness, post-surgery bras, and breast prostheses. Guest Janice shares her journey from a lumpectomy at 19, a long career at Marks & Spencer, and founding her own lingerie...

Hosts: Michelle & Nicola Guest: Lynda Croome, Chartered Financial Planner & Breast Cancer Survivor Episode Overview: Michelle and Nicola open with a lighthearted catch-up about their weekends, social events, and wardrobe changes. The theme for the month is Breast Cancer Awareness, with a focus on sharing stories and encouraging regular self-checks. Main Guest Segment: Introduction to Lynda...

Podcast Title: From Surviving to Thriving: Jane Cook’s Story Hosts: Michelle & Nicola Guest: Jayne Cooke (Business owner, hat designer, breast cancer survivor) Episode Summary: In this episode, Michelle and Nicola talk with Jayne Cooke about her journey from breast cancer diagnosis to thriving as a business owner and advocate. Jayne shares her story of early diagnosis, treatment, and the chall...

Episode Summary Michelle and Nicola kick off the episode with a lighthearted catch-up about holidays, autumn weather, and the joys (and disasters) of caravanning. The conversation quickly turns to money—how we save, spend, and the mindsets we inherit and develop around finances. Key Topics Discussed Holiday Recap: Stories from Wales, caravan mishaps, and the universe’s mysterious ways. Money Minds...

Episode Summary Michelle and Nicola discuss the challenges and psychology around money, pricing, and self-worth, especially for women in business. They share personal stories about setting prices, offering discounts, and the emotional hurdles of talking about money. The conversation covers: The discomfort of discussing prices with clients Techniques for confidently stating your rates The impact of...

Welcome to another episode of The Reinvention Diaries, where Michelle and Nicola chat all things reinvention, rediscovery, and regaining confidence. In This Episode: Michelle and Nicola catch up on their weekends, from Oktoberfest-themed parties to shopping for garden slabs. The hosts discuss things everyone seems to love… but they just can’t get on board with! From Birkenstocks and matcha to fest...

Hosts: Michelle & Nicola Theme: Conversations about reinvention, rediscovery, and regaining confidence, especially for women. Episode Highlights: The importance of taking breaks—big and small—and how they help with creativity, productivity, and mental health. Personal stories about exhaustion, sleep routines, and the struggle to find healthy alternatives to caffeine. Skincare routines: Streaml...

Confidence Clothes Swap: Reinvent Your Wardrobe – Show Notes Hosts: Michelle & Nicola Guest: Deb Wiley Episode Overview Welcome to The Reinvention Diaries! In this episode, Michelle and Nicola talk with Deb Wiley about the power of wardrobe reinvention and how what you wear can transform your mindset and confidence. Key Topics Discussed The concept of reinvention at any age, with inspiring sto...

The conversation continues with light banter about mornings, caffeine, and mushroom coffee, then transitions into discussions about family, social life, and personal routines.] The main topic centers on burnout: Recognizing the signs and symptoms of burnout, especially for women. Personal stories about stressful jobs, health impacts, and the difficulty of noticing burnout while it's happening. Dis...

The Reinvention Diaries – Episode: Clare Downham About this episode: In this episode, Michelle and Nicola welcome Clare Downham, a transformational coach, mentor, author, speaker, podcaster, YouTuber, and part-time van lifer. Clare shares her journey from head teacher to burnout, and how she rebuilt her life and career to help others find calm, clarity, and confidence. Key topics discussed: Clare’...

The Reinvention Diaries – Episode Recap Welcome to The Reinvention Diaries, a podcast where Michelle and Nicola chat about reinvention, rediscovery, and regaining confidence. In this episode, the hosts catch up after a break, sharing stories from recent holidays, family parties, and life updates. Highlights: Michelle’s trip to the North Yorkshire coast, including steampunk sightings in Whitby and...

Welcome to the Reinvention Diaries! In this episode, Michelle and Nicola dive into the practicalities of networking, especially for those who find it daunting or are committed introverts. Key Topics Covered: The importance of being prepared for networking events How to make yourself memorable (props, bright clothing, unique introductions) The difference between marketing and selling at networking...

In this episode of the Reinvention Diaries, Michelle and Nicola discuss the challenges and benefits of networking as part of a visibility strategy for women reinventing themselves. They share personal anecdotes, like Michelle's frantic vet visit for her dog and Nicola's efforts to assist a fellow camper. The co-hosts explore the fears associated with networking, the importance of preparing and dre...

This week we talk to Lynsey - The Cognitive Health Coach about helping menopausal symptoms... Reinvention, Rediscovery, and Brain Health with Lindsay Byrne In this episode, Michelle and Nicola discuss the themes of reinvention, rediscovery, and regaining confidence. They chat about organization tools, social media management, holiday experiences, and laundry habits. The highlight of the episode is...

Getting Visible: Overcoming Fears and Taking Up Space In this episode of The Reinvention Diaries, Michelle and Nicola discuss the challenges women face while trying to be visible in business. They talk about rediscovering confidence, overcoming fears, and the importance of showing up rather than showing off. They also share personal experiences, including attempts at cold showers for invigoration...

In this episode of The Reinvention Diaries, hosts Michelle and Nicola discuss their personal experiences with reinvention and rediscovery. The pair chat about birthdays, memory techniques like the memory palace, and holiday breaks. They also delve into overcoming motivation challenges, including tips like journaling and assigning personas to negative thoughts. New experiences and random acts of ki...

Reinventing Yourself and the Journey to Self-Employment In this episode of the Reinvention Diaries, hosts Michelle and Nicola discuss the art of reinvention and how women can rediscover themselves. Recorded in a different setting, this episode features a light-hearted conversation that covers various personal anecdotes. Michelle talks about a recent giggle-inducing moment, and both hosts share upd...

Do you need to plan everything to the last detail or do you fly by the seat of your pants? No prizes for guessing which camps Michelle & Nicola fall into, but which is best? Also we have an actual email from a real life person, and the usual daft chat...

Have you ever thought "No thanks, that's not for me"? But did you do it anyway, or did you stand your ground? Michelle and Nicola discuss their no thanks' and about setting boundaries, especially when you start a business. They're also very excited because they've had some emails, so the random act of kindness comes from an actual, real listener!

Creator and owner of Queen Bee & Co, marketing and events guru, host of fabulous networking and incredible business retreats, Debbie Firmstone joins Michelle & Nicola for a chat about life and loves and everything in between.

Do you set goals in your work or in your personal life? Why? Michelle & Nicola discuss the merits and downfalls - in their opinion - of setting goals. Also some chat around Michelle's holiday - it wasn't a holiday! And what random acts of kindness have they done this week?

Michelle & Nicola discuss how to be brave and when they have pushed themselves out of their comfort zones, and the repercussions! And also Nicola's been on holiday so some holiday chat - are you part of the "It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere" crew at the airport? And cold showers...

How did Nicola go from corporate whizz to a whizz with a camera as a Brand Photographer. Let's find out...

Michelle and Nicola are interviewing each other and Michelle is up first! Nicola asks all the questions and Michelle is as candid as ever, finishing up with their random acts of kindness. Have they been kind this week?

Who are we, what do we do, what's happening...no idea! Join us for a slightly chaotic first episode - don't judge us, we were excited, we will calm down...