Women With Grit Podcast

Personal Branding design whizz Liz Ellery provides a bespoke offering of branding, photography and website designs to help female entrepreneurs build their dream brand...and attract their dream clients.   Here's what we talk about in this interview:  Liz's business story and her holistic approach to personal branding  Spanx! What personal branding actually means - getting your personality into your brand The big fear of being visible and the negative impact that can have Being vulnerable and real online How branding can help entrepreneurs attract clients more easily The importance of getting 'you' across online Connection with others How Liz makes the process as calm and easy as possible Key Takeaway  Be brave enough to show yourself online - the world needs to see you and your gifts.   Words of Wisdom {Being visible} "Yes it's uncomfortable but what are you doing if you're not doing it?...do you want to feel safer that you're not letting your soul and your passion out because someone might sa

Lisa Appadurai is one half of The Wellbeing Musketeers. Along with her business partner Tracey, she offers confidential support to help people make sensible and healthier lifestyle choices that will last a lifetime.   Here's what we talk about in this interview:  How Lisa and Tracey met and the journey to starting The Wellbeing Musketeers Lisa's own health story of developing an eating disorder in her late teens Why people in business sometimes struggle to make time for exercise and healthy eating Using unhealthy habits to cope with stress and anxiety How to set health goals 5 quick and easy food tips to get you started on a healthier journey Key Takeaway  A small change in one area of your life can make a big difference to your whole life.  Words of Wisdom "Health goals can be really useful because when we take control of various aspects of our health it can improve our confidence and focus...and that has a knock-on effect on things like time management, productivity...if we can get health goals on t

Caroline Bauch offers holistic approaches to overcome stress and we talk about VITAMETIK neuro-muscular relaxation, the impact of stress and starting a regular mindfulness practice. Here's what we talk about in this interview: How Caroline overcame chronic tension headaches as a teenager The impact of stress What VITAMETIK therapy is and what it involves What mindfulness is and how you can incorporate it easily into your day Key Takeaways Make a commitment to be mindful each day. Words of Wisdom "You step back, you take a moment, you breathe, you relax. That's mindfulness for me." Caroline's Book Recommendation Who Says You Can't by Daniel Chidiac - https://amzn.to/3hieLLC Activate Your Vagus Nerve by Dr. Navaz Habib - https://amzn.to/2MUln4x Useful Links * Caroline's website: https://www.relaxbeyond.co.uk Suzannah Butcher ~ Queen of Calm and Founder at https://calmpreneur.com 

Hands up if you've ever struggled with the Fear of Missing Out (I know I have)...but what if you could change your mindset and learn how to embrace the Joy Of Missing Out Instead?   Julia Davies AKA The Simplicity Strategist, is a coach on a mission to make business and life simpler. Today we're talking all things JOMO and FOMO, the pressure to say yes and how we can start saying no more often to live a simpler, more joyful life.   Here's what we talk about in this interview:  The catalyst for Julia starting her business  Setting boundaries Defining what FOMO and JOMO mean The FOMO effects of social media Re-framing JOMO Marketing ploys that trigger FOMO Being a people pleaser and saying yes to everything Tips for learning to say no more often How to embrace JOMO more in our lives REST is part of the work There are a couple of small glitches in recording, apologies!    Key Takeaways  You get to choose - you can set healthy boundaries and feel more confiden

A topic really close to my heart; mental health awareness and how business owners can manage their mental well-being whilst running a business.    This is a really interesting conversation with Joe Roe, a Mental Wellness Coach, about how bipolar affected her and how she now supports others.   ***TRIGGER WARNING*** We discuss mental illness in depth in this interview, specifically bipolar and psychosis. Please take care of your own health and well-being and exercise caution when listening or watching https://calmpreneur.com/support/   Here's what we talk about in this interview:   How Joe started her journey to becoming a Mental Wellness Coach Joe's own story of mental illness and what led to her bipolar episodes What psychosis looked like for Joe  Why business owners hide mental health issues The stigma and shame of mental illness Self-care and what that looks like for Joe Tips for people who have early warning signs of stress or anxiety (especially due to coronavirus) Human connection  Key Tak

What is MemberVault and how can it help you build your list, convert more clients and create courses, optins and memberships?   The Co-Founder of MemberVault Mike Kelly joins me to talk about how entrepreneurs can make their life easier - yes purlease! Totes embarrassing - I tried so hard not to go all #fangirl but had a little trip over my words moment right at the beginning

Everybody will experience some kind of trauma during their life, but what happens when deep-held traumas from childhood affect all aspects of our adult life?   Bio-dynamic Breath Trauma & Stress Release practitioner Mark Sutton shares his own story of childhood trauma and the events which led him to train in BBTRS (Bio-dynamic Breath & Trauma Release System).    *** TRIGGER WARNING ***  Please exercise caution when watching or listening to this interview, especially if you have unresolved trauma. Suicide is mentioned in this interview. If you need support, please head to the SOS page on Calmpreneur: https://calmpreneur.com/support   Here's what we talk about in this interview: Mark's early trauma and healing journey Big and small 'T' traumas Holding trauma in the body Generational trauma BBTRS modality explained Somatic experiencing & healing How unresolved trauma might present in adults The vagus nerve (polyvagal theory)  A simple exercise to stimula

Can sobriety help you in your business? Find out in this inspiring interview.   Sobriety Coach Gayle Macdonald shares her alcohol addiction story. A wake up call gave her the nudge she needed to stop and she now supports other women who are sober-curious or who want to stop drinking.   Here's what we talk about in this interview: The escalation of Gayle's drinking habit Using alcohol to relieve boredom Isolation and loneliness Forgotten memories and blackouts The pivotal moment and wake-up call Making a pact to stop Helping others to quit Business owners and drinking Clarity through sobriety Advice for sober-curious entrepreneurs - listening to that niggling feeling Self-care    KEY TAKEAWAY   If you're thinking about giving up drinking, take it one day at a time.   WORDS OF WISDOM   "I started feeling better, and better, and better, and I just couldn't believe the transformation...it felt like I'd been let in to the best secret in the world." USEFUL LINKS   Gayle's Website: https:/

The foods you are putting into your body can have a massive impact on your mental well-being.  In this episode I talk to Marcia Clarke about the importance of mindful eating and good nutrition. Here's what we talk about: How Abundance foods started The impact of eating junk food Mental health Probiotics Self-love and eating healthily Marcia's top 5 foods for a brain boost Chocolate! Paleo eating   USEFUL LINKS  Abundance Foods https://www.abundancefoods.co 

Ready to blast all those money blocks and learn some new ways to think about money?  In this interview with money maestro Rosemary Cunningham, we are talking all things moolah!   Here's what we talk about:  Rosemary's own money story Lessons and wisdom from the wonderful Dee Wallace Abundance vs scarcity/lack mindset The infinite power and flow of money Most common money issues Tips to help you take control of your finances Key takeaway - use CASH for everything!   USEFUL LINKS   Rosemary's website: http://www.rosemarycunningham.co.uk

What do you know about hypnotherapy? And how can it help you overcome anxiety? Listen to award-winning hypnotist & psychotherapist Tania Taylor dispel some of the common hypnotherapy myths, how hypnotherapy can help with a wide range of issues (including anxiety) and get the lowdown of what actually happens in a hypnotherapy session. Here are some of the things we talk about...  The 3 P's! Anxiety Common fears and expectations What actually happens in a hypnotherapy session Solution focused hypnotherapy What to look for in a hypnotherapist Negativity bias & MUCH more   Please note: There are 2 small glitches in recording early on - just keep listening as the rest of the interview goes smoothly.   USEFUL LINKS:   Tania's website: https://www.tania-taylor.co.uk Sparking Moments - 30 days of amazing: https://amzn.to/2SjEdWi Free hypnotherapy every Sunday evening: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1067244220102675/ Suzannah Butcher ~ Queen of Calm and Founder at h

How can you find clarity in a noisy world when you've lost your sense of 'self'? Meet Clarity Coach and energetic bundle of wisdom Sally Oddy, who shares her inspiring story and insights with Calmpreneur.    Here's what we talk about in this interview:  Workplace bullying Burnout and breakdown Clarity and focus Loss of sense of 'self'  Money mindset Sally's rock-bottom moment after the passing of her mother The impact of profound grief  Self-compassion and self-care What makes a 'Calmpreneur'   KEY TAKEAWAY   Recovery from grief doesn't follow a set pattern - it's a crazy paving type journey which is different for everyone.   WORDS OF WISDOM   "When I have done the best and been the most profitable, the happiest, the most fulfilled and the most balanced in my life, are the times when I was super clear on exactly what I was doing and exactly why I was doing it..."   USEFUL LINKS   Sally's website: https://sallyoddy.com  You'll Get Over I

Surely we can all breath correctly?! You'd be surprised...   Esther Nagle, founder of Space to Breathe Academy and Workplace Wellbeing Consultant, shares her knowledge about breath work gained from her experience as a yoga teacher and how it helped her to give up a 20 year alcohol addiction, find inner peace and lead her on a path to supporting others.   Here's what we talk about in this episode: Esther's role helping employers to support their staff with mental health What 'breath work' actually means How breathing can be used to reduce stress and anxiety Addiction and sobriety Three top tips to help anyone going through a personal crisis First aid for mental health    Key takeaway - Take some time to really think about how you are breathing - be curious about your breath ❤   See the full show notes at https://calmpreneur.com/tcp7 USEFUL LINKS  Esther's websites: https://lotusstrength.com & https://spacetobreatheacademy.com Link to take the PACER test: https:/

In this podcast, I talk to mindset and transformational coach Emma about all things mindset.   We talk about... Why we struggle so much with mindset Unraveling core beliefs Most common mindset fears Negative thoughts Journaling Wellbeing & mindset retreats (run by Emma) Self-care Planners (Get Sh*t Done!)   Key takeaway - if you haven't already, start a journal!   USEFUL LINKS   Download a sample of Emma's Get Sh*t Done Planner here: https://emmacolseynicholls.com/planner Retreats: https://emmacolseynicholls.com/events Coaching: https://emmacolseynicholls.com/coaching  For the full show notes, head to https://calmpreneur.com/podcast  

How can you free up time as a business owner to work ON your business rather than in it?    Lisa Ferris, Virtual Assistant to well-being business owners, shares her top tips for outsourcing and automation.   Here's what we talk about:   What puts people off outsourcing Letting go of your 'business baby' What a Virtual Assistant does and what Lisa offers Biorhythms and behaviour patterns SocialBee  Self-care and self-love Mindful social media Perfectionism   Key takeaway - anyone can use automation and it doesn't have to cost much (in many cases, it's free!) For the full show notes, head to https://calmpreneur.com/podcast Remember to subscribe and review - it really helps me to spread the calm vibes to more people in business who struggle with anxiety. Join the Calmpreneur Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/calmpreneur

How many times a day do you tell yourself, and others, that you’re too busy? Quite a few, I’ll bet! You are in good company. We are ALL caught up in the busyness of life. None of us have enough hours in the day. But how does the word busy impact our world and the people around us? In this podcast I talk about being busy and explain how you can re-frame it to help you feel happier and more in control of your time and life. Here’s what’s covered in this episode The busyness of life How saying busy makes you feel Time constraints & choices Re-framing busy language (with examples) Recommended time management tools and apps View the full show notes and access the time-saving tools https://calmpreneur.com/tcp4

Recorded on World Mental Health Day 2018, Suzannah shares her personal struggles with anxiety, along with the five key things which have helped her keep her anxiety in check (most of the time!). Full show notes and links at www.calmpreneur.com/tcp3  Here's what's covered in this episode:  Meditation and mindfulness Self care  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Sobriety  Anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medication

Tried affirmations before but they just didn't do it for you?  Time for another go, my friend!  In today's show I share some of the most common mistakes entrepreneurs make when repeating their affirmations and give 6 amazingly straightforward tips to help you to make affirmations work for you.  No fluffy talk - all good hearty tips you can jot down and implement TODAY!  Show notes https://calmpreneur.com/tcp2

Can you really pivot when you're in business? Yes! In today's episode I explain my pivotal plans for The Calmpreneur Podcast moving forward. Here are some of the topics you can look forward to in future episodes... * Mental Wellness * Productivity * Procrastination * Self-care * Sleep * Meditation * Hypnosis * Confidence * Mindfulness * Alternative Health * Wellness Guest Interviews To learn more about Calmprener, head to our website at calmpreneur.com

In this episode, Suzannah speaks to Specialist Suicide Grief Recovery Coach, Balbir Chagger. Balbir has experienced a life full of losses, but her amazing resilience has sent on her a journey to find her true path. Balbir's mother suffered with Bipolar disorder and her father sadly took his own life when she was just 18. Her mum passed just 3 years later when Balbir was 2 months pregnant. It was after discovering NLP that Balbir began to question her life and realise that she had the power to change it for the better. If Balbir can get through what she's been through to run a business, you can! Here's what we talk about in this episode: * Growing up in a very strict household * The cultural restrictions of being an Indian woman living in the UK * Losing her father who took his own life * Bipolar Disorder * Discovering NLP * Finding her true path helping others who've experienced loss through suicide Show Notes: www.suzannah.me/balbir-chagger-6 Website: www.suzannah.me/podcast