Moments to Inspire and Connect podcast

Leigh Howes is an Executive Coach with over 20 years' experience in observing, partnering, and advising high performing business leaders and founders. Over this time, she has been trusted to hold space for many wonderful emerging and established leaders from start up to board. She is also the best-selling author of Foundations to Lead From™. Leigh specialises in supporting these service-based businesses to develop their leadership and business without compromising their priorities and boundaries along the way. She is passionate with empowering greater curiosity, consciousness and communication to uplevel performance and impact. Leigh is on a mission to spread a ripple of ‘happy' leaders & next generation CEO's with more joy, energy, freedom and alignment to their business model. Meaning, there's more of a focus on ‘happier' higher levels of performance without working around the clock.  In this episode • Diagnosis of breast cancer and the impact on her life and business • The importance of critical illness cover • How community and connection got Leigh through some of the most difficult times in her life • How we learn to be more curious • What questions we can be asking when we meet new people • The conditioning we are in working 9-5 • The four corner stones of critical thinking   Connect with Leigh here; https://www.instagram.com/leighahowes/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighhowes1/  https://www.facebook.com/growwithleigh   Inspire and Connect Ltd https://www.inspireandconnect.co.uk/links  

Jen Albano, from the Secret Core Club, is passionate about helping people develop the life long, daily habit of a 15-minute exercise routine based on the innovative Hypopressive Breathwork and Movement method. A way of reclaiming your vitality for life and powerfully ticking SO many important health and wellness boxes at once. After giving birth to her son, closely followed by her twins, Jen started to suffer with her pelvic floor issues, a slipped disc and a cervical prolapse, she knew something needed to change. This is what led her to Hypopressive. This has supported with her pelvic floor, posture, building her core strength and exercise to tick more than one box. In this episode we talk about; • Raising awareness about the changes our bodies go through during pregnancy • What Hypopressive is and the benefits? • Why we need to be changing habits and being consistent • The importance of Self-Care and Self-Love • Why we need to be dropping the punishment and bringing the pleasure   Come and connect with Jen here;  http://secretcoreclub.com https://www.facebook.com/jen.k.albano https://www.facebook.com/thesecretcoreclub  https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesecretcoreclubwomenreclaimingtheirvibrancy/?ref=share_group_link  https://instagram.com/thesecretcoreclub?igshid=ZDdkNTZiNTM=   Inspire and Connect https://www.inspireandconnect.co.uk/links  

Founder of Lejla Please Tell My Story™️ (LPTMS), Lejla Dauti, joins us on today's podcast to share more about her experience of Domestic Abuse and how she now supports other women through LPTMS. Lejla has grown her followers to over 21K followers by sharing her story and looking for a community herself. She now hosts a docuseries to share more women's voices who have been through Domestic Abuse and has some exciting plans coming up to support these women even more. In this episode we talk about; • What is Domestic Abuse? • The power of community and connection when going through Domestic Abuse and after leaving the situation • Signposts to how to get support • How YOU can support people going through Domestic Abuse • Post Separation Abuse • The work Lejla is doing and what is coming up in her CIC   Connect with Lejla here; https://www.facebook.com/lejlapleasetellmystory/ https://www.instagram.com/by.layx/?hl=en https://uk.linkedin.com/in/lejla-dauti-06120b227   Inspire and Connect; https://www.inspireandconnect.co.uk/links  

Anupa Roper, 44, is a mum of two from Leicestershire, UK. She is a bestselling Children's Author and Positive Body Image Educator. As a former primary school teacher and someone who struggled with her own body image for over two decades, she is now on a mission to empower the young to feel happy in the skin that they are in and to accept others in theirs. In this podcast Anupa shares her own experiences, we talk all things body positive and Anupa tells us why she is joining us as an Inspire & Connect leader. Find out more about Anupa's brand new course here. the A-Z of Children's Body Image, covering topics from eating disorders to media literacy. This course is for parents, carers and those that spend time with the young, to arm them with the tools they need to support the young with feeling good in their own skin https://learning.sparrowlegs.com/childrens-body-image/   Connect with Anupa here; https://www.sparrowlegs.com https://www.instagram.com/miss_sparrowlegs https://www.facebook.com/groups/sparrowlegs   Inspire and Connect https://www.inspireandconnect.co.uk/links

Join us for a slightly different episode this week where we answer 20 questions. A great chance to connect with the faces behind I&C and understand us a bit better. It is funny, deep and a little bit random. Come and connect with us on socials on the link below and don't forget to download, subscribe and rate the podcast Https://www.inspireandconnect.co.uk/links

We are joined with the lovely Alex Lynam from Beyond the Binary and are so excited to start opening up this conversation. It is so important for everyone within I&C to feel included, welcomed and heard. We realise some of our language is not inclusive and we need to do better. We appreciate these conversations are uncomfortable but nothing exciting happens from our comfort zones and we don't learn and grow. Please join us in being uncomfortable and bringing change for people like Alex. Here are some of the things we covered in this episode;   - What is the difference between Non Binary and Transgender? - What Alex has had to face in social situations or in relationships -What is Gender Dysphoria? -What can we all be doing to make our language more inclusive? -PLUS so much more   We would really appreciate your love and support. Please make Alex feel welcome and lets start these difficult conversations. Connect with Alex Lynam from Beyond the Binary here; https://www.facebook.com/alex.lynam95 https://www.tiktok.com/@beyond_thebinary4 https://www.instagram.com/beyondthebinary4/   Inspire and Connect https://www.inspireandconnect.co.uk/links  

On this episode we chat to Helen Bartram & Lisa Viccars founders of the HAN Training Academy & The Red Sisterhood Helen and Lisa are two self confessed weirdos with a joint mission to make the world a better place. They believe the world will be a better place when you show up as your authentic self and share your passion and purpose with the world. They do this in two ways - 1. Through delivering accredited training to help individuals develop them self first and then go on to share that with the wider world. 2. Through empowering women to connect to self, their gifts, spirituality and transform their own worlds in safe and encouraging environment.   This is a wonderful chat covering all sorts of woo, human design and the importance of being your true authentic self. I hope you like listening to these 4 weirdos….   Come and connect with Helen and Lisa here; Www.Facebook.com/Hantrainingacademy Www.Facebook.com/theredsisterhood https://www.facebook.com/groups/314353000773484   Inspire and Connect https://www.inspireandconnect.co.uk/links    

Lisa Williams who is also known as the Vision Board Queen, is a trained vision board facilitator who works with businesswomen creating the blueprints for their dream lives. Not only does Lisa help people create their vision boards she also helps to bring those dreams to reality through her healing work as well as her membership. Through vision boarding Lisa has achieved several of her visionary dreams, from her dream wedding to her beautiful rainbow baby. Lisa is extremely passionate about Vision boards and the law of attraction. She was once that negative nelly and turned her life around by changing her mindset. Lisa has also landed publications in her Local paper on several occasions with her annual charity work around miscarriages. In this weeks episode we talk to Lisa about; - How a vision board has helped her - How to effectively create a vision board - What other steps need to take place to manifest your dreams once you've created your vision board - The power of visualisation Plus so much more!   We can't wait for you to all start creating your Vision Boards and share them over in our FREE community.   Connect with Lisa here; Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lisa_williams_visionboardqueen/   Inspire and Connect https://www.inspireandconnect.co.uk/links  

Recently retired from Specsavers after 29 years, Brad is now focusing fully on his passions to help others achieve their full potential through personal performance mentoring/coaching/training whether it be as individuals, in business or at work, teams and groups or clubs snd membership societies. Brad is an international speaker as well as speaker/communication trainer and coach and during lockdowns became a certified zoo keeper. He is an accomplished and respected leader of business as well as teams and membership organisations. Brad joins us in this weeks episode to talk about; Career change Connection and forming a community The connection we have with our families Important discussions with your family about your goals and vision for the future PLUS so much more! Come and connect with Brad here; Brad Parkes https://www.makingclubswork.com http://linkedin.com/in/brad-parkes-2147518   Inspire and Connect Ltd https://www.inspireandconnect.co.uk/links  

In today's episode we are joined by the lovely Kat Linsley Hood from Beyond the Bullying who is doing amazing things to support victims of bullying. After her own experiences of bullying in the workplace, at school and witnessing bullying she is now a Bullying Recovery Specialist. Kat helps those victims of bullying with life after bullying and gives them practical things they can do every day in their lives to feel happier and rebuild their confidence and self-esteem. You will be shocked at the lack of support out there for victims of bullying but the impact on their lives can be live changing. We hope you take some practical tools away yourself to be able to support others, yourself or within your workplace and communities. So much needs to change for us to build resilience and stop bullying effecting the rest of our lives. In this episodes we discuss; • The shocking statistics around bullying; how many people are bullied and the lasting effects of bullying • What is bullying? • How we can be doing more, supporting others at home, friends, family, in the workplace or within communities • Online bullying and the pressure of social media   We want to support Kat in the work she is doing as we know how valuable it is. Please follow, like, share and/or introduce yourself using the links below. If you run a podcast, community or work in a school or other work places that would be interested in receiving training and support from Kat please get in touch; Kat Linsley Hood (Beyond the Bullying) www.beyondthebullying.com www.instagram.com/beyondthebullying www.facebook.com/beyondthebullyinguk www.tiktok.com/beyondthebullying kat@beyondthebullying.co.uk   Inspire and Connect https://www.inspireandconnect.co.uk/links

We are really excited to be joined by the lovely Lauren Lavene this week on the podcast as part of black history month. Lauren launches a podcast in 2023 called the Point of Power and we discuss how and why she decided to start a podcast and where she hope this leads her. As part of black history month we wanted to ask Lauren what BHM meant to her and this bought up some really interesting discussions. In this episode we speak about; Truth Elevating peoples voices Giving others hope Being true and authentic We are so aligned with Lauren's message which is why we loved recording this so much and really hope you enjoy it. Connect with Lauren here; https://www.instagram.com/thelaurenlavene/ Podcast link coming 2023! Inspire and Connect https://linktr.ee/inspireandconnect  

Davinia Gordon (fondly known as Dee) lives in Spain, is an Entrepreneur, founder of DG Digital Marketing and co founder of Trailer Bites. . Dee laughs at the thought of being an entrepreneur, she just sees herself as a regular woman carving out a better life for herself. Yet with 3 businesses now under her belt, all of which she has launched in the past 18 months… and all that are growing at speed, she is most definitely an entrepreneur. She took a leap of faith in myself 18 months ago, to harness her acquired corporate skill over 25 years (none of which are in property or pizzas), but do include Marketing and Social Media Management, she has created multiple streams of income and is now supporting others to do the same. …and when she isn't running her businesses she can be found writing her blog ‘Deep Rooted Mahogany' and sharing her voice to educate EVERYONE about the deep rooted history of black people to change attitudes, break down barriers and make positive change for all communities. On this special episode for Black History Month Dee shares her experiences growing up as a British Black woman, how she has had to try so much harder to climb the corporate ladders and she talks about the importance of updating the education system and shares her thoughts on how to break down some of the barriers across communities. Come and connect with Davinia here; Davinia Gordon https://www.facebook.com/dgdigimarketing https://www.instagram.com/dgdigitalmarketinguk/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/deeprootedmahogany https://www.instagram.com/trailerbites.est2021/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/trailerbites   Inspire and Connect https://linktr.ee/inspireandconnect  

Gulshan is owner and instructor at Strike Back Self Defence for Women. A women's only Krav Maga and Self Defence school. She teaches women and girls how to defend themselves and stay safe against street-based violence and attacks. But this isn't always what she has done! Gulshan's background is very different – she is a qualified Pharmacist and has been for over 20years. However, following some life changing events, including a terminal cancer diagnosis shortly after her son was born led her to start learning Krav Maga. Now over 8 years later she now owns a school, teaching women and girls the same skills that changed her life. She is also On Your Radio Presenter for the Health Hut, UK Coordinator for Hopeful Handbags and this year won the Woman Who Award for Health & WellBeing. During this episode Gulshen shares her incredible story and the importance of learning skills to protect your own wellbeing. Come and connect with Gulshen here; https://www.facebook.com/strikebackselfdefence https://www.facebook.com/HopefullHandbags https://www.instagram.com/strikebackself/   Inspire and Connect Join our free community, subscribe to our podcast or book an event; https://linktr.ee/inspireandconnect  

Jo Jo Smith is a speaker, podcaster and Creativ Business Development and Branding strategist. She helps new and existing business owners identify, develop and promote their unique super power and branding, giving them the courage, confidence and self belief they need to stand out from the crowd and attract their ideal client. We are so excited to be joined by our very own Fairy Godmother on today's episode, JoJo Smith, who is the founder of CreativSAS. JoJo is a very special lady to I&C as she is a huge advocate for what we are trying to achieve in building a community for women. We are a HUGE fan of hers as well and in this episode you will see why… This episode is guaranteed to raise your vibration and here is a little bit about what is covered… • Talk about the process of bringing our brand to life; it's all about the process! • The importance of showing up imperfectly and wearing that wonky crown • The power of intention setting; Go big! But take ACTION. • Why it's important to build your confidence and personal connection to be able to walk into a room? • The importance of having that sense of belonging PLUS so much more!   Connect with Jo Jo here; CreativSAS Website https://www.creativsas.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CreativSAS Instagram https://www.instagram.com/creativsas/ Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rhubarb-custard-the-podcast/id1583260136   Inspire and Connect Join an event, become a leader and don't forget to join our free community. https://linktr.ee/Inspireandconnect

We are fighting to talk to this week's guest and when you see who it is you will know why. On this episode we talk to incredible Queen Bee Dani Wallace, a former serial self-saboteur, having grown up on the council estates of Preston, Dani has survived the adversity of domestic violence, homelessness, and single parenthood to become a leading voice in empowerment and has quickly become one of the most exciting motivational speakers to hit the UK stage in a long time! And it is not just her own speaking that Dani specialises in. Through her world class courses, masterminds and VIP experiences Dani helps people all over the world from novices to celebrities, and enthusiastic amateurs to seven-figure earners create incredible talks that help them stand powerfully on stage, reaching more of their ideal audiences and making more money (And who doesn't want that?!) Fearless leader of the I Am The Queen Bee Movement and creator of the Fly Anyway Foundation, Dani helps people the world over Show Up Wise Up and Rise and is a reminder to anyone who enters her orbit that they too, regardless of their journey… CAN! In this thought-provoking episode Dani talks about - How special the Bee is and why this is so important to her brand - Her experiences with domestic violence and why she is so passionate about helping others to identify the red flags of all types of abuse - Love Island and the conversations Dani is having with her children about the dynamics of relationships and the psychology of it and impact the show has on the younger generation - The importance of sharing your voice and why she helps others to do just that through all the great work she does. - The importance of completely understanding everything she does - The health scare that led her to gastric surgery, losing over 7 stone in 6 months and the impact this has had on her life - The word ‘fat' is a descriptor but its often uncomfortable for some - The importance of Dani's community and how they have supported her through the weight loss, supporting the Fly Anyway Foundation and attending Bee Inspired - What it means to be kind? ‘Being honest' is NOT an excuse to be unkind - Why we need to be the lighthouse for others We LOVED having Dani as a guest on the podcast and we know you will LOVE this episode.   To catch the full video episode head over to our FREE community group here. Come and connect with us here; Dani Wallace Join the Hive: https://www.facebook.com/groups/386708721935406 Dani's free group, to share successes and challenges. Details of everything Dani has coming up will also be in there. Buy a ticket to Bee Inspired; https://www.iamthequeenbee.co.uk/events Website: https://www.iamthequeenbee.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thequeenbeedani https://www.facebook.com/groups/386708721935406 Linkedln https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamthequeenbee/ Insta https://www.instagram.com/thequeenbeedani/ Purchase her books https://www.amazon.co.uk/Closed-Mouths-Dont-Get-Fed-ebook/dp/B09NWBZNRN/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1662361227&sr=8-2 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Am-Queen-Bee-self-sabotage-FLYANYWAY-ebook/dp/B08LCQ9K9C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3P77DMN2JR335&keywords=dani+wallace&qid=1662361273&sprefix=dani+wallace%2Caps%2C82&sr=8-1   Inspire and Connect https://linktr.ee/inspireandconnect  

On this episode we chat to The Legacy Creation Coach, Lisa Wynn. Lisa works with legacy-led entrepreneurs and leaders, inspiring and supporting them to evolve the paradigm of changemaking; to own that personal health, wealth and deep happiness are the keys to successful changemaking. She is a Master Certified Coach, has trained in Human Design and studied spiritual and psychic practices around the world. During the episode she explains what Human Design is and how knowing what your human design is could lead you to make the right decisions for your life and business. We also explore if Human Design is Spiritual… or Science… Lisa also talks about how lockdown forced her to change her business… for the better. She also explains that if you want to change the world you have to first change your own world. Come and connect with us... Lisa Wynn Podcast - www.lisawynn.com Podcast - www.lisawynn.com/podcast IG Instagram www.instagram.com/legacycreationcoach Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lisa.wynn.754 FB Community - Leading from the New Possible - www.facebook.com/groups/thenewpossible LI - https://www.linkedin.com/in/corporatepotential/   Inspire and Connect Book an event, download our FREE guide and come and follow us on socials. https://linktr.ee/inspireandconnect

Holly Miller, Mum of two and business owner and social media marketer joins us on today's episode.  After a corporate job in customer relations she moved to the entrepreneurial space after becoming a Mum to her eldest. However the last few months have seen her going back to the corporate role after 7 years. We discuss this in the podcast when we discover what difficult decisions she has recently made in her life. The last two years have been difficult for many reasons but for some it was a time of reflection and big decisions. In the last 6 months Holly made the difficult decision to leave her marriage and in this episode we discuss the impact her decision has had. After a huge decision Holly has had to manage the backlash from others and navigating her children through it all. In this episode we discuss; - How making a difficult decision can often be the best one for you and ultimately - The impact our decisions has on our children and how to navigate this when you know its right - How freeing it can be to make decisions for YOU and no one else - The power of the connection we have with ourselves - Deciding to move back to the corporate whilst running a business - How we can stop people pleasing - How we lean into our feminine energy Connect with us here; Holly Miller Co Founder at Soul Space - The Sisterhood https://www.facebook.com/soulspacethesisterhood Glitzy Soul https://www.facebook.com/glitzysoulspace   Inspire and Connect Download our free guide, join our free community or book an event https://linktr.ee/inspireandconnect

NEW Inspire and Connect podcast is back and better than ever. In our first episode after relaunching we are joined by the wonderful Amy Bates from the Beauty Rebellion. Alongside her two young children, Amy runs a successful retail business in natural skincare and has personally sold over £100K of products whilst leading a team of over 200 women. She is the producer of The Beauty Rebellion Girl Talk Podcast and owner of the Beauty Rebellion Academy. Amy chose hybrid beauty training to offer flexibility and control to the women she trains to help encourage better work/life balance and always applying "work smarter, not harder" techniques in all areas of business. The Rebellion has evolved into educating beauty professionals in building clients self-esteem and having a positive impact on body positivity through better education and representation. The affiliate programme allows beauty pro's to represent their business as a driver of change for the impact the industry has on mental health by promoting positive body personal development courses and self-esteem building retail for clients. When Amy joined us as a member in 2021 we LOVED hearing about her mission to bring change to the beauty industry and are so excited to give her this platform to share it here with us today. Our episode highlights we discussed.... Masculine and feminine energy in the workplace The importance of Self-Awareness The Beauty industry and the often bitchy environment (plus school mum madness) Relationship with women and how passed experiences have effected future relationships with other women How the media makes us feel about body image The opinions of others when you share your opinion and use your voice Come and connect with Amy here... 'Girl Talk' Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/girltalk-the-beauty-rebellion-podcast/id1537294681 Book- Coming soon! Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/girltalkthepowderroom/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thebeautyrebellion Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_beauty_rebellion/ Website https://beautyrebellion.co.uk/   Inspire and Connect Facebook https://www.facebook.com/inspireandconnectnetworking FREE community https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourcircleforlifeandbusiness Instagram https://www.instagram.com/inspireandconnectnetworking/ FREE guide '7 ways to connect with yourself so you can connect with others' https://inspirenconnect.kartra.com/page/freedownload  

In this episode I am joined by the wonderful Kelly Vikings and her partner Martin Miller. This episode was recorded during IW month and it was important for me to have a male guest on the show. I couldn't think of any better pair than Martin and Kelly, because I've seen, having worked for them myself, how supportive he is of her work and what a huge influence that has on us as women. During this discussion we cover so much great stuff including what changes need to be made to ensure men and women are treated equally, how we need to take responsibility, as a man and a women to be the change we want to see and ultimately the importance of being that role model for the younger generation of boys and girls. I really hope you enjoyed this episode and cannot wait to hear what you thought…. Martin is an NLP practitioner and Truths coach, and has been coaching for a number of years. He's run and owned various businesses. He's succeeded. He's failed. His lessons embedded within his coaching so others benefit and take them forward. Kelly is The Divine Business Mentor, speaker & writer, always speaking from her heart with immense compassion, knowing only too well, how life & business can lead to multiple setbacks & losses. This was a breath of fresh air and I thoroughly enjoyed speaking to Martin and Kelly in this episode. It is so important to get a man's perspective and talk to someone who champions women, and, in this episode, we see just that from Martin. We are making changes but are by no means where we need to be when it comes to equality. Everyone needs to take responsibility for this, including women themselves. In this episode we discuss; • Women's roles changing • How men can support women in this new world • What changes need to be made • The importance of being a role model to our younger generation • Vulnerability and being truthful about how they got to this point in their lives • Conditioned thoughts, patterned behaviour and recognising your behaviour • Self-sabotaging and the importance of connection with yourself to thrive for more Resources Kelly Vikings Best selling book 'Secrets of the Divine Business Code' Divine Feminine- Women in Business Your Divine Business Masterpiece Website Facebook Instagram Martin Miller Podcast 'Entrepreneurial Truths' FREE Facebook community LinkedIn Instagram   Inspire and Connect Relaunch PARTY tickets  FREE Facebook community Facebook Instagram Moments candles Website  

Jemma is a 25 year old entrepreneur working with women in business around the world, empowering them to run successful businesses that they love. After starting her journey as a virtual assistant, she soon transitioned into the role of OBM and business st

The online space is changing and so many of us recognise that you don't need to hard sell, be pushy and ask people to pay for something that's beyond their means. A lot of this behaviour comes from a place of fear and doesn't support people's money mindset. There is another way to work and this is what we explore in this week's episode with Lucy. Lucy and I are so aligned in the work we do to support women to find that connection with themselves, work from a place of love and live their happiest life. This episode with the amazing Lucy Crane shares just how different we can do things whilst living abundantly. We can; Come from a place of love Find alignment Be happy in who you are Attract others like minded women into our world   “It's painful being that woman with dreams and feeling incapable” Lucy Crane   This is jam packed with such inspiring content to make you realise just how worthy you are and that there are people out there looking to help show you the way. We share so much in this episode but here is a little snippet; How Lucy now finds joy and happiness in her day to day work The importance of giving yourself time and putting those boundaries in place We all have choice and we can use that in alignment The life you can live beyond fear It's not always a pleasant journey but its whether you want to stop the yoyoing Getting hung up on the How and not focusing on the steps you need to take to move forward How to be mindful about your time Whether you need to have a qualification to be a coach How to get away from the shiny object syndrome and instead make decisions from alignment   To find out more about Lucy and the amazing work she does to support coaches, check out her links below and don't forget to download her Alignment mantra (inspired by Gabby Bernstein) to get yourself back into alignment. Resources Lucy Crane FREE Alignment mantra Website Facebook FREE Facebook community Instagram   Inspire and Connect Facebook Instagram FREE Facebook community Moments candles Website

As “Most Outstanding Positive Psychologist 2018” MSc BSc CTLLS IPPA, Award-Winning Best-Selling Hay House Author “Now Is Your Chance”, International Speaker, and Certified High Performance & Success Coach CHPC, she has more than a decade of experience in helping women just like you to create massive breakthroughs and lasting positive change in life and business. This episode was such a great insight into Niyc's life, business and how she builds REALationships. Throughout business it's so important to make connections but in this episode we explore how to do this in an authentic way that brings value to you both. It was such a refreshing discussion and aligned to what we do at Inspire and Connect. In this episode we discuss; • How Niyc's book can help you to live your happiest life • More about Niyc and her journey to be a 7-figure business • How we use our school grades and certificates as self-validation • How to avoid the overwhelm • Accomplishment and how this can help you thrive and flourish • How to find and grow a team • Ensuring you have balance whilst running a business • Find out what Niyc likes to do outside of running a 7-figure business • Building relationships and making connections • How we can all use more deservability Resources Niyc Pidgeon FREE copy of ‘Now is Your Chance' Unstoppable success podcast Facebook Instagram Positive Psychology coach certification   Inspire and Connect FREE Facebook community- watch the video interview here Facebook Instagram Moments candles Website  

Rebecca is a multi award winning business owner, author, TedX speaker, podcast host and Independent Financial Adviser with 21 years’ experience in financial services, 10 years of running my own business. She believes the world will become a safer and more ethical place when women become empowered with their money. Creating a legacy for themselves and their families. This episode covered so much great content and we really spoke honestly and openly about being a parent, and how difficult that can be running a business or working. We really hope this inspires you to not try and be everything to everyone, to take control of your finances and find what you love to do.   In this episode you will discover; What a Wealth strategist is How Rebecca has an holistic approach to financial planning and focuses on their needs and not pushing products. Why its important to stop being superwoman; we are teaching women that we put them on pedestals if they work hard and do everything. What its like being a mom and running a business; guilt, shame, trying to be something to everyone The importance of work life balance How so many of us don’t know what we want to do The impact of our Self-talk and confidence Plus so much more Resources Rebecca Robertson Website  Facebook FREE Facebook group Instagram LinkedIn   Rebecca's recommendations; Dr Jo Martin- One of Many Rocket fuel book   Inspire and Connect  Website Facebook FREE Facebook community Instagram Join one of our events Moments candles  

Jo is a business and marketing coach, helping passionate entrepreneurs build their business and reach the next level of success. Jo infuses the power of numerology in her work her clients, after embarking on her own journey with numerology, she understands herself on a different level and so many opportunities have opened up in her life and business. By understanding your destiny number, the personal year you are working in, and the meaning and expression of your name- numerology can help empower you to do the right thing at the right time in your business. We are joined in this episode to discuss numerology, what it means and how it transforms lives. Jo kindly shared my number and explained what that means for me which really resonated with where I am going and what my purpose is. In this episode you will discover; The importance of connecting to yourself What numerology is and how it can help you How Jo got to this part in her journey What Laura’s number is and what it means How you can find out your number and what it means Come and connect with Jo here Resources Joanna Soley- Bizology Website Facebook FREE community Instagram   Inspire and Connect Website Facebook FREE community Instagram Moments candles Join our meet ups

Kezia Luckett is a highly respected Positive Psychologist, three times international best-selling author of “The Pay it Forward Series: Notes to My Younger Self” and the creator behind two revolutionary modalities, The Energy Code® and Mind Conditioning Therapy® Combining Positive Psychology, Quantum Physics, HeartMath & Energy Work, her transformational, results orientated approach, has seen her work with a variety of clients including celebrities, CEOs, influencers, entrepreneurs, business owners, corporates and stay at home mums shifting the limiting beliefs, fears & barriers that restrict them from unlocking their natural Energy Code to reach optimum levels of Success Wealth & Happiness they desire. Kezia has appeared on Medium, Authority, Entreprenur.com, Top Sante, Health Magazine, Thrive Global, the “Awakening Giants” docuseries, Good Housekeeping, BBC Radio and UK Health Radio. In this episode we really focused on the importance of having that connection with yourself before anything else, which as many of you will know is what Inspire and Connect is all about. Kezia shared her story with us which was truly inspirational and a reminder to us all that we often need to stop, remember what we want and live the life we always dreamed of. In this episode you will discover; • Why the connection with yourself is so important • How society makes us fear judgement and often means we put a mask on • How permission from others and often ourselves is needed in order to really align with what we want to do   Resources Kezia Luckett Get your FREE energy code here Facebook Instagram Website   Inspire and Connect Facebook FREE Facebook community Instagram Website Join one of our meet ups Moments candles

Zoe is passionate about helping those in the helping professions to grow their confidence in using online technology so they can reach a wider audience and build a brilliant business. Zoe has 10 years of experience building e-learning and since 2011 has built her own successful private therapy business. We had a great discussion in this week’s episode to talk about the importance of brining confidence and having a voice in this online space. This online world can be so noisy but Zoe helps businesses to bring the strategy whilst injecting their own personality into it. In this episode you will discover; Why it’s important to wait until the time feels right- stop that shiny object syndrome! Blueprint doesn’t mean follow what I do- it’s a guide and important to be you Find your own success Outsourcing is not a failure How to build a brilliant business We can be our own worse boss Why we should be working smarter not harder How our money stories can stop us growing our business The importance of making connections in business; the right ones Ideas can evolve and change as you grow Resources Zoe Thompson- Build it Brilliant Freebie- tap into your expertise Facebook Instagram You Tube Linked In Website Online course   Inspire and Connect Facebook FREE Facebook community Instagram Website Moments candles Join our events  

Zoe Stuart is a leading-edge specialist in the mind through connection with her higher self and non-physical team. She works as a coach, speaker and is currently in the process of becoming an author where she is receiving, through new insights, around the mind to help humanity. Zoe is a wonderful friend of mine and such a special soul. Her fascination with the mind has led her to run a successful coaching business and understanding of why she is here. In this episode we speak about who your higher self is, how to connect with them and the power of that connection in your life and business. Zoe shares with us some of her journey, the ups and downs, but now how she helps others to go through their own awakening and help people understand they are not their actions. In this episode you will discover; Why I thought Zoe didn’t like me when we first met (haha) How the mind can bring low vibration into our lives Who is your Higher-Self? What does the connection with your Higher-Self look like? How your Higher-Self helps you release past trauma that brings up fears in your life The importance of connecting with yourself How to identify a fear and release it to label it with love The difficulty of going on the awakening journey Strength comes from vulnerability, allowing you to live the life you’ve always wanted to. Plus sooo much more. It may be the longest episode we have recorded but a topic so important to me and what Inspire and Connect stands for, CONNECTION.   Resources Zoe Stuart Facebook FREE Facebook community- Be Iconic Instagram   Inspire and Connect Facebook FREE Facebook community Instagram Website Moments candles Join one of our virtual events

Anne Marie is a spiritual teacher and owner of Soul Awakening Academy, where she trains people to become the next generation of Spiritual Life Coaches and Lightworkers. As soon as the lovely Alison Goodwin connected us together, I knew Anne Marie was my kind of woman. Anne Marie helps people to become their true selves and teach them to peel back the layers. We spoke about her journey from being adopted, going through the care system, rebelling as a child, sleeping on the streets and then changing her life around completely. We spoke about the power of others words on your life, the importance of working on your mindset and making that decision to change your life. In this episode you will discover; Simple mindset shifts you need to become YOU. How running a business stops you hiding behind things and can often bring up the fear of judgement, not feeling good enough and much more. The power of your story. Looking at how children are fearless and society then brings these fears to us to stop living as our highest self. How powerful our minds are and the importance of changing our mindset. How children can help us to heal Resources The Soul Awakening Academy- Anne Marie Mayers Website Facebook Instagram   Inspire and Connect Website Facebook Instagram FREE Facebook community Moments candles

Michele McDowel is an educational and child psychologist with over 18 years experience of working directly with children, parents and schools. She holds a Doctorate in Educational and Child Psychology, a Master’s in Educational Psychology and Master in Special Educational needs. Her passion is supporting parents with a range of children's problematic gaming behaviour and tech use. In this episode we discuss the issues with gaming and how they affect children’s behaviour, the importance of having boundaries and being consistent. Michele is such a beautiful soul and is supporting not just the children but parents in navigating their way through this parenthood journey. In this episode you will discover; - When should we introduce gaming to children - The importance of setting boundaries - How gaming can impact our children - How we can talk to our children about gaming - Understanding the children's brain development  Resources Dr Michele McDowell Instagram Facebook Facebook community   Inspire and Connect Facebook FREE Facebook community Instagram Website Moments candles    

Kellie Williams joins me on today’s episode to share her journey of quitting the 9-5 and running her own VA matching service. Kellie’s mission is to calm the overwhelm of busy business owners by matching them with their ideal VA. She also runs a VA academy supporting VA’s in starting and growing their business. In this episode we speak about how our skills are often transferable when setting up a business, her passion to connect people together and what the future lies for Kelly.  In this episode you will discover; How Kelly supports clients to calm the overwhelm and run their business as they always hoped to. The importance of getting to know people to truly understand who and what is right for them. Why we shouldn’t try and serve everyone. The power of finding a solution and not admitting defeat. Why we need to recognise the skills we have and finding a niche. Resources At the drop of a hat- Kellie Williams Facebook FREE Facebook community Instagram LinkedIn In this episode Kelly mentioned; Helen McCue from Moments Candles, Dani Wallace from The Queen Bee and Lisa Johnson from Lisa Johnson coaching.   Inspire and Connect Facebook FREE Facebook group Instagram Website Moments candles

In today’s episode I am joined by not one but two amazing guests, Nicki Malcolm and Christine Bardoe who run Blossoming Connections. Both Nicki and Christine run the business together after meeting as Trained play therapists based in Kent. After years of self-healing and developing their own mindset, the next step was to start supporting parents in doing the same. Blossoming Connections has now evolved into supporting people in the corporate world with well-being, communication and relationships. We discuss the importance of relationships, connection and delve a little deeper into why they decided to create their business and support parents and children. I loved connecting with these wonderful women and can’t wait for you to take a listen. In this episode you will discover; How our mental health can affect our decisions in life and often a change in career. A self-healing journey of two women who come together and create a new business to support others. The tools to support you with your mental health. Why we need to let go of things in our lives to protect our own mental health. Learning to respond to situations and not react. The power of taking responsibility for your actions and reactions. The damaging prioritising others over yourself can do. Resources Blossoming Connections Mindful parenting support group  Blossoming Connection’s page LinkedIn Instagram Mindful Self Wellbeing Group   Inspire and Connect Facebook Instagram Website Moments candles FREE Facebook community

Claire Jones from Salon 23 in St Helens is on the podcast in this episode and what an amazing episode it is. She shares with us her story of having a breakdown to now running her award-winning salon promoting self-care and sustainability. Claire Jones, a Salon owner, whose mission it is to promote inner beauty and positivity as much as outer beauty. Claire suffered (and sometimes still does) for years of crippling anxiety and low self-esteem but thanks to a great friend, lots of self-help and holistic therapy she has changed my mindset and image of herself and want to help others do the same. Salon 23 also promote sustainability and have just won the Sustainability award for Merseyside. In this episode we discuss the power of self-care, the importance of nature and being more consciously aware, how Claire found hope from a friend and is now supporting so many others on their journey. This really is an uplifting episode and I am so proud she came out of her comfort zone and was a guest on our show. In this episode you will discover; How to remain connected to yourself. What it means to be a sustainable salon. How hope helps people in desperate times and the power of sharing hope with others. The importance of self-care and how this helps you to support others. How our darkest times can often lead to the most wonderful of events.   Resources Claire Jones- Salon23 Facebook group- FREE Salon self love page for FREE guided meditations Facebook page Instagram   Book recommendations Its the thought that counts by David R Hamilton Gabby Bernstein   Inspire and Connect Facebook Instagram FREE Facebook community Website Moments candles

“Your brand is your Ball gown- it absolutely has to fit perfectly because if it doesn’t you will fidget not flaunt it. It has to fit perfectly!” JoJo Smith is such an amazing human being and her passion to help others to find their unique super-power and boost their brand just oozes out of her. She shares with us a little about her journey and what has helped her grow her business; Dani Wallace’s push to bring her personality out in her brand and how she blossomed when she had self-belief with her confidence. JoJo now owns her SAS and has set her SASnav and knows exactly where she is heading, but she wants to take you to that place. If you’re lacking in confidence or self-belief and you haven’t nailed your brand/brand voice, then head over to JoJo’s page and let her bring some SAS into your life. JoJo is an inspiration and I feel so honoured she shared her journey with us of her time in care and how she now looks back at remembers how much she has come through. She can now look back and see how these situations have shaped her to the person she is. In this episode you will discover; The importance of not comparing yourself to others- there is no other you! Why we need self-belief as well as confidence. Recognising what our superpowers are and using those within our business How your brand is your ball gown. The importance of why we need to connect with ourselves; what are our triggers, what makes our heart sing and what bring us happiness. Why we need a community around us that we can feel supported by, understand running a business and inspiring you. Why you need to stop allowing others judgement in you to stop you living your best life. What fears are within us and how releasing those will help us move forward What imposter syndrome is and how we can great the most amazing business when we get rid of it. The power of self-development when you start your own business. Resources JoJo Smith- Creativ SAS FREE business development top tips FAB U SAS online workshop Facebook Instagram Dani Wallace 'The Hive' Dani Wallace FREE FB community   Inspire and Connect Facebook Instagram Website FREE FB community Moments candle    

In todays episode I am joined by the lovely Harriet Oliver who is an art therapist and runs a wonderful business called Heart Smart Art. Harriet shares her journey of becoming self-employed after being a full time teacher so she could focus on the wellbeing of adults and children through art therapy. Harriet is an Art Therapist and Mental Health Professional. She started her own business creating art kits for children to support their mental health and wellbeing when she was unable to see clients during the Coronavirus pandemic. Harriet now has her own studio where she sees clients (both adults and children), when restrictions allow. In response to the Mental Health crisis we currently face, Harriet is also launching a podcast all about finding Hope and Inspiration - Dawn Breaks - due to launch Feb/Mar 21.   In this episode you will discover; The importance of having hope when you are struggling How art and creativity can support you mental health How times of difficulty and global pandemic can help you reassess and change direction to a place that feels more aligned.   Resources Harriet Oliver- Heart Smart Art Facebook Instagram Website Podcast coming soon! Subscribe here Instagram   Inspire and Connect Facebook Instagram Website Moments candles FREE Facebook community

Lucy is a Conscious Success Coach, Professionally Certified with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and extensively trained and experienced in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy. Lucy is passionate about helping people to access all they truly are, recognising, understanding and resolving the ways they learned to ‘do as they were told’. 
 Eric Berne, the father of Transactional Analysis said ‘we are born princes and the civilising process makes us frogs’. Lucy helps you to recognise the froggy parts so you can return to being the royalty you were born to be! We had a great discussion in this episode about all things healing, the importance of investing in yourself and the importance of connecting with yourself. In this episode you will discover; Why we have the perfectionist within us and how it affects our business Why looking after yourself is not selfish How generations or belief still impacts us today often unconsciously More about Lucy's story and how she is now supporting others to heal Resources Lucy Power Facebook Instagram Website Beyond the juggle Release your success ebook   Inspire and Connect Facebook Instagram Website Moments candles Join one of our events  

Emma Sithole shares her story about her own mental health journey in this episode, telling us about her thoughts of suicide, depression, self harm and been diagnosed with psychosis. Emma’s journey has led her to be the founder and CEO of The Recovery Foundation a registered charity set up to help those who are walking in recovery from a mental illness. Emma is an Expert by Lived Experience and a wife and mum to 2 lovely little ones Emma is also the co founder of the new family mental health magazine called BE, who Inspire and Connect and many of our members are honoured to be featured in. We discuss in this episode the importance of hope to her recovery and how she now gives that to others.   Resources Emma Sithole The Recovery Foundation Website Facebook Instagram   BE magazine Instagram Facebook   Inspire and Connect Website Facebook Instagram Moments candles Join in our event

Award winning Author of My Wellness Toolbox, Your Wellness Toolbox Coach, Holistic Therapist and Solihull Radio Presenter for The Wellness Wednesday Show. Ali is extremely passionate about sharing her real-life experiences and tools to help You manage, tackle and overcome mental health challenges and live a more positive life. It was amazing having Ali on the show to share her story of anxiety and how she has overcome it throughout her life. In this episode you will discover; How healing has helped Ali on her journey What tools she uses to support her each day How her book can help you even if you haven't suffered with anxiety before The connection with others as being a huge part of her healing journey How others compassion, love and support has helped her How she came over imposter syndrome Why we should be saying YES when we don't feel like its the right time How we can deal with triggers that come up in life Resources We mentioned the wonderful Emma Sithole and Sarah Meharg in this episode Solihull Radio Rise Sister Rise by Rebecca Campbell Grab your Inspire and Connect gift here- DM or email us at inspireandconnectnetworking@gmail.com Ali Swift Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Join free group ‘Your Wellness Toolbox’ for free group coaching and daily tools Book Inspire and Connect Inspire and Connect gift- email or DM us to grab yours now! Only 30 available  Facebook FREE FB Community Instagram Website Moments    

I always say I am an organised person trapped in an unorganised body. Just me?! But what I have realised is that what ii need is to free fall. To take time for myself, to understand how I am feeling and do what is best in the moment Not always easy as a working mum of two with two businesses and house to look after. In this episode we explore the word free falling and why this is important in your life when you want to receive those inspired actions, feel your best and connect with yourself   Resources Believe by Olivia and Raf Inspire and Connect Inspire gift Connect gift Facebook FREE Facebook community Instagram Christmas PARTY Website Moments candles      

Forgive yourself We are so unbelievably hard on ourselves. We speak to ourselves in a way we would never speak to our children, friends or family BUT yet we still do it In this episode I explore the topic of forgiving yourself BUT also share some truths about the anger I have within me sometimes and how I am healing, forgiving and loving myself even more on this awakening journey Resources Inspire and Connect Facebook Instagram FREE FB community Moments candles Join one of our events Website

Today I am joined by the lovely Emma Coutts who is a Project Manager, Mum of one (and expecting another little one) and also runs a side business with Arbonne for the last 2.5 years. Since Emma has started her business, she has learnt so much, not just about business but about herself and what amazing things there are in this online world. Emma’s passion for nutrition and wellness plus the love of connecting with other amazing women has led her to find her purpose in life. We are incredibly lucky to have Emma as a member of I&C Sutton Coldfield and this episode is just a great conversation about; business, life, learning, networking and connecting with you and your dreams In this episode you will discover The importance of Work life balance  How to time block your week; running 9-5 and a business Emma’s biggest lessons since starting her business The power of networking The love of learning you find when starting a business When money becomes secondary to your dreams and purpose in life Resources Emma Coutts Facebook Instagram Arbonne healthy living plan   Inspire and Connect Facebook FREE Facebook community Instagram Moments candles Join one of our events  

What is an awakening? Over the last 12 months I have been on an awakening and to some you may not know what that means but have heard of it mentioned before. In this episode I explain what I think an awakening is and how it has helped me to move forward from past trauma and life full of love and hope Resources Inspire and Connect Website Facebook Instagram FREE Facebook community Moments candles Christmas Market- join us to support small businesses before Christmas   LOA Twins- my amazing coaches, mentors and best friends Facebook Instagram

In this episode i am joined by the lovely Gemma Cormack to talk to us all about Instagram and social media Canva Queen, Gemma Cormack helps small businesses use social media, branding and design to stand out online and make more sales. Previously Customer Relations Manager with Bentley and Rolls Royce, Gemma set up her business to travel the world whilst working with worldwide bloggers, globally acclaimed musicians and more. On a mission to ensure the success of every small business in the UK; Gemma isn't your average Social Media Manager. In this episode you will discover; The importance of finding your brand voice Why colours are important to our brand Why we need to stand out online From being the face of someone's brand to being the face of your own The importance of building a community Resources Gemma Cormack Facebook  Instagram FREE Facebook community Inspire and Connect Facebook FREE Facebook community Instagram Website Join our event Moments Candles

In this weeks episode I am thrilled to introduce you to the wonderful Leah Trueman from Laundry Busters Leah and I discuss how we met through Inspire and Connect and what a huge part that has played in her journey today. We talk about the power of connection and the amazing doors networking has opened for her Leah has been so brave in sharing her story of losing her son as baby loss awareness week starts. I am so incredibly proud of her for sharing this journey with us to help her heal and to support others as they go through this journey. This part of her life has led her to where she is now but its so important we keep talking about this topic and bringing awareness to everyones stories Please show your support by purchasing Angel Moments from Moments candles that myself and Leah are part of and lets remember to light our candles this week and show our support to those who have gone through this difficult journey Angel Moments- all profit will go to Baby Loss awareness week    Resources Leah Trueman- Laundry Busters Facebook Instagram Inspire and Connect Website Facebook FREE Facebook community Instagram Moments candles Join our event

Author of the Number 1 Best Selling Book, Live What You Love: The Definitive Guide to Intentionally Improving Your Life, Home, Business and Finances Using Creative Feng Shui®. As the voice and founder of Creative Feng Shui®, Sarah helps her clients around the world create powerful activations for success, wealth, health and happiness in their home, life and business. She helps people like you unlock and uncover the tools you need to create an environment to attract everything you desire to have in your life and live in a powerful, intentional way. In this episode I interview the wonderful Sarah Stone who holds a very special place in my heart. She coached me, alongside Abigail Horne, when I was in the early stages of my first business and I am so inspired by her and the journey she has been on. Her journey has taken her on a path of self discovery and in this episode we speak about how her breakdown led her onto her new business Creative Feng Shui® and how she is now more connected than she has ever been. In this episode you will discover; How stepping out from behind your logo helps you grow What is Feng Shui and how Sarah brings creativity to it How Feng Shui can help you and your business The importance of putting your blinkers on How the amazing Nicky Sproson (and her fabulous forks) helped Sarah through difficult time in her life Resources Sarah Stone- Creative Feng Shui® Website Instagram Find your energy number No.1 BEST SELLING BOOK Live What You Love: The Definitive Guide to Intentionally Improving Your Life, Home, Business and Finances Using Creative Feng Shui®  Inspire and Connect Facebook FREE Facebook community Instagram Website  Moments candles Join our meet ups

Ruth is an award winning actress turned leading ad and funnel strategist and is the secret weapon behind the success of Legendary Influencers. Ruth’s scriptwriting background as an actress and her funnel and ad strategies have seen her clients sell out their programs, courses and live events achieving multi-five and six figure launches. She shares with us how she has gone from homeless with no money to now running a successful business In this episode we speak about such a variety of things and this is what I love about keeping these podcast episodes informal because you never know where the conversation is going to go. We talk about the importance of outsourcing and growing your team, money mindset and why people should be investing in FB ads even early on in their business. In this episode you will discover; Ruth’s journey from being an actress to homeless and how she then created a hugely successful business How important it is to grow your team Why we should be outsourcing and starting NOW How Ruth’s clients use Facebook Ads and why it’s a great tool for your business The power of connection The importance of having control of your money and why your mindset around this Resources Ruth Millar  Facebook Instagram Website FREE business audit and strategy blueprint Schedule a complimentary call with Ruth   Inspire and Connect Facebook FREE Facebook community Instagram Website Moments candles Join our event    

When trauma happens within our lives it can still affect us today. It can hold us back from showing up, keep us small and be afraid to show our true selves. In this episode I share my experience as a teenager and how that is now affecting my life still to this day but how I am moving forward This is my pledge to you that I will be showing up, sharing my guidance and supporting you to do the same Listen in to this episode and hear; More about my experience How a trauma still affects my life now Why i am not visible as much as i would like How fear holds me back from being my true self What tools i have in place to move forward and release fear Resources Inspire and Connect Facebook FREE Facebook community 'Moment to Inspire and Connect' Instagram Moments candles Join our eventsbb

Sarah Butt is a truly inspirational woman and has shown such strength, resilience and love for herself through such a difficult time in her life. In 2016 she was diagnosed with Malignant Melanoma, a form of skin cancer which led her onto researching how to look after her skin better. Sarah came across Tropic Skincare nearly 3 years ago now and it changed her life in 3 huge ways. No longer uses chemicals on her skin or her children Her skin is better than its ever been This is now her full time job and mentors her team of over 60 men and women Sarah's passion is to help educate men and women about what they put onto their bodies and how self care is so important for mental health. We speak about her transition of working the 9-5, juggling a family and deciding to take that leap and go it alone. Sarah shares her love of Tropic, the company and what they represent and the changes in her life since her diagnosis This episode we speak about; The importance of giving value to your customers to grow and maintain your business Investing in yourself and your skin The importance of knowing what you are putting on your skin Educating your audience and sharing your story to grow your business Being passionate about what you do Resources Sarah Butt Facebook FREE VIP Facebook group Instagram   Inspire and Connect Facebook FREE Facebook community Instagram Moments Candles Connect with you and your skin Join our meet ups

In this episode I am joined by the lovely Abha who shares her story with us from Solicitor to Wedding planning. Her skills learnt from being a solicitor has helped her within her new business by being able to support her clients with the legalities involved in a wedding and also her ability to problem solve. We have a great discussion about the change in careers and the importance of following your heart despite others not thinking it’s the right thing to do when you have a good job. Abha has been using the LOA to manifest this new career and has met some amazing people along the way that have supported her on this new path. She has truly found her passion and now is able to live her life doing what she loves. In this episode we discuss; The power of connecting with people on your journey How to use the Law of Attraction to manifest your dream and trust the process The importance on staying focused on your desires despite resistance of others Who Abha has been inspired by on her entrepreneurial journey How she turned her passion of travelling into a business Resources Abha Benjamin Instagram Website FREE community Inspire and Connect Facebook FREE community Instagram Website Moments candles Join our events  

Polly Orton is the artist behind Origin Bespoke which was established to create affordable and personal original artwork to order. She draws everything from House portraits to Bouquets and has recently started to offer her charcoal portraits after her portrait of Captain Tom Moore raised £1000 for the NHS. We connected this year and I am so pleased we did, she has bought a new spin on ‘creativity’ and is empowering women to find their creative side and express themselves. In this episode we speak about the leap into working for yourself, tuning into your energy to live a life you love and leaving your legacy. She is such a valued member of I&C and is aligned to our mission and vision which is giving women a voice, supporting them in connecting with others but also with themselves. Once a month she supports our members with a mindfulness calligraphy session. An amazing chance to bring a new affirmation to the month ahead In this episode you will discover; The importance of finding your path Why its important to find our niche and having the confidence to move forward with it The power of having a network around you Finding your creative outlet is How to let go of the control and live life each day How we have been taught to compare ourselves to others and the importance of getting away from that mindset Why we need to feel how we feel and not supress our emotions; how lockdown has opened people up to this The changes having children brings us Recognising vulnerability as a strength Resources Polly Orton Facebook Instagram Website Inspire and Connect Facebook FREE community Instagram Website Moments candles Join our meet ups

Rachel Letham business success coach, wellness warrior and self care strategist supporting female entrepreneurs with a positive mindset. Rachel helps her clients to have that perfect work life balance and also supports people within the corporate world. This month Rachel joins us in our membership group supporting our members in creating their vision board. It has been an amazing workshop to help focus on your goals and put that onto a visual board so you can manifest these goals into your life. From a fruit picker to now supporting women in their life and business, Rachel and I discuss the skills you bring into your business from working the 9-5. Rachel shares her story of how she transitioned from working the 9-5 and to coaching women to live a balanced life. It’s so important to look at what areas of your life need to be improved that will help your mindset and self-worth which ultimately leads to huge growth in your life and your business. Rachel and I discuss how she supports her clients to have a positive mindset and build positive habits to live their best life In this episode we discuss; How working the 9-5 allows you to be adaptable and flexible in your business The importance of having a network; who do you need sitting around your imaginary boardroom table? How to build positive habits; when life works… How you keep up on the self-care routine after becoming a mom. The importance of seizing the moments instead of having empty minutes How to stay connected to yourself after having children Resources Rachel Letham FREE self-care survival kit  Sign up for a FREE monthly mindfulness newsletter Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Website Inspire and Connect Facebook Instagram Moments to Inspire and Connect FB group Moments candles Book an event  

After finishing her A levels Rebecca took a break from art and got a job within Politics after University. But she picked up her paintbrush again, after encouragement from her friends, and has now found her path and runs her own business creating beautiful handmade stationary. Rebecca Yates encourages and inspire people to achieve their dreams through the products she sells. This year Rebecca took the leap and quit her 9-5 to work on her business full time. It was a pleasure to hear her journey and listen to what advice she would give to other female entrepreneurs looking to quit the 9-5 or start their own business.   In this episode we talk about; Ideal client and how it sometimes changes over time Where to start and grow your business Focusing on the most important things in business which is the product, audience and customers Being creative isn’t just about getting an A in art at school Finding your strengths and weaknesses within life The power of learning on this business journey from others and yourself Learning to let go of the comparatitis (*comparing yourself to everyone and everything) Top tips on taking the leap and leaving your 9-5 Importance of having a network around you Resources Rebecca Yates Rebecca has just launched a new planner and supportive course made to help you achieve your goals. The personalised undated planner and content has been made to help you connect to your vision for the future, set achievable goals and take action everyday to reach them. Here are her links to take a look at her amazing work; Facebook Instagram Website   Inspire and Connect Facebook FREE Facebook community Instagram Moments candles Website Join one of our events   Mentions; Polly Orton Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert You are a badass by Jen Sincero