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Ever wondered whether you can run a business without Instagram?! I'm joined by a returning guest for this week's podcast episode, the wonderful Caroline Inspired! A yoga teacher based here in Nottingham. Last time Caroline was on the podcast at the beginning of this year we chatted all about creating healthy habits with social media through establishing boundaries, being more intentional with the time you spend online and taking regular digital detoxes

Ever thought about launching a membership? In this week's episode I'm chatting to founder of The Manifestation Collective, Victoria Jackson! If you don't know her already, Victoria is a Certified Mindset Coach, EFT Practitioner and manifestation guide. She helps women who feel unfulfilled and out of alignment to transform into a new season of life through subconscious reprogramming, mindset coaching and guiding them through her signature manifestation teachings. The Manifestation Collective is made up of 1-1 coaching, group programmes, a podcast and she's even written a book but in today's episode we're going to be honing in and focusing on just one area of her business and the realities of building and running a membership! In the episode I chat to Victoria all about: ✨ How she organically grew a Facebook group to thousands of members and what led to her deciding to switch to a membership model instead ✨ How she found stepping into the role as a community manager ✨ How she overcame limiting beliefs and fears during the launch of The Collective Membership ✨ How she learnt not to let members cancelling affect her self worth ✨ As well as her words of wisdom for anyone thinking about creating and launching a membership I hope you enjoy the episode! Follow Victoria Instagram Website Follow The Co-Working Club Instagram Website

Are you finding running a business tough at the moment? If so then today's podcast episode is for you! My guest needs no introduction as I'm sure you all know who she is, but today I'm going to be chatting with teacher turned content creator turned Educator, Vix Meldrew! It's safe to say that there have been a fair few changes in the online world during 2022, from Instagram algorithm updates to the changes in the way people are spending time online to the shift in people's spending habits And all of this can combined can create a lot of worry for business owners, especially those who have built their communities online. So I wanted to get Vix on the podcast today to provide some much needed reassurance to any listeners who are currently feeling disheartened or exhausted by running a business right now. In the episode I chat to Vix all about: ✨ The shifts that she's seen happening in the online business space over the past twelve months and what she thinks has caused such huge changes in people's behaviour ✨ What we as business owners can focus on when it comes to creating content and reaching our audiences ✨ How to build a business based on ease and why that isn't a bad thing ✨ As well as how she is approaching content creation right now and her top tips to help you enjoy the process of showing up on social media again As both Vix and I mention throughout the episode, we don't have all of the answers but I really hope that our conversation helps to show you that you're not alone in this - we are all navigating the same struggles and challenges as business owners right now, but we WILL get through them if we pull together! I hope you enjoy the episode! Follow Vix Instagram Tik Tok Website Follow The Co-Working Club Instagram Website

Hello! After a seven month unexpected hiatus from the podcast, I'm back with a new episode! Lots has happened since I last spoke to you including renovating and launching The Co-Working Clubhouse, Nottingham's first female-only co-working space so I'm excited to get you up to speed in this real and raw business update episode. From now until the end of the year, I'll be releasing weekly episodes and there will be lots of interviews with some exciting guests to share. I hope you're as excited as I am that the podcast is back again! Connect with The Co-Working Club

Yes you read that right, I'm officially opening Nottingham's FIRST female-only co-working space!! If you know the story of how The Co-Working Club was originally created then you'll know that it was born out of my own struggles navigating self-employment for the first time and the thing that really changed the game for me was connecting with fellow business owners and building a community around me

Do you find yourself picking up your phone without knowing exactly why? Do you regularly fall into a scroll hole on Instagram and end up loosing hours of your day? Do you often find yourself feeling down after looking at social media? If you found yourself answering yes to any of those questions then today's conversation with my lovely guest, Caroline Inspired is EXACTLY what you're looking for. Caroline is a yoga teacher based here in Nottingham who helps souls surf the waves of life through a yoga inspired lifestyle

Got pre-conceptions about what it's like to be part of a community? Think it takes up all of your time or it's only for extroverts? In today's episode I'm going to be tackling the 5 most common misconceptions I hear about community and hopefully dispelling the myths! Doors to The Online Club are now OPEN!! If you're looking to add more connection and community into 2022, then sign up and join us! Join The Online Club Follow The Co-Working Club Instagram || Website

Do you feel like you could benefit from having more connection in your working week but not sure how to squeeze it into your already busy days? I'm sharing 5 simple ways to make more time to connect with others so you don't have to compromise on getting through your to-do list but you still get to fill up your social cup. I hope you find it helpful! Find out more about The Online Club || Sign up to the waitlist Follow The Co-Working Club Instagram || Website

Come and join me for the final podcast episode of 2021 as I share some very honest reflections on the past twelve months within my business. I celebrate some of the wins and take a look at some of the learnings I've taken from what has been an extremely difficult year. And if you've found 2021 a tough year to navigate in your business, just know that you're not alone. But if we've got through the past twelve months, we can get through anything! Follow The Co-Working Club Instagram Website

Do you struggle with taking time off as a business owner? It can take a lot of practise to get comfortable with stepping away from your business but after being self-employed for four years it's something that I finally feel quite confident with. So with Christmas fast approaching, I thought it was the perfect time to share my top tips and advice when it comes to taking a break from your business and enjoying some quality down time, totally guilt-free! Follow The Co-Working Club Instagram Website

This week marks four years since I took my first tentative steps as a full-time business owner and WOW, what a journey it's been! In this solo show, I'm reflecting on four of the most valuable lessons I've learnt from four years in business, I hope you find them useful! And to celebrate my business birthday, I've decided to re-open the doors to The Online Club for one final time in 2021! It's for just 36 hours though, so you'll have to be quick!! Sign up to The Online Club - https://thecoworkingclub.co.uk/register/the-online-club-2021/ Follow The Co-Working Club Instagram Website

Have you ever felt in a funk with your business? Have things felt harder than you feel like they're supposed to be? Have the ideas and inspiration dried up? Are you getting caught up in the 'shoulds' instead of what feels good? Speaking from personal experience I know that I've definitely had times like these over the past four years that I've been building my own business... And if you too can relate then hopefully today's conversation with my lovely guest, Anna Davies will be helpful! Anna is a member of The Online Club and a Conscious Brand Mentor who helps soul-led entrepreneurs to gain clarity and show up as their most authentic selves so that they can build truly aligned brands and attract their soul clients. I'm sure you'll agree that there's a big difference between simply showing up day after day as a business owner because you feel like you have to and actually feeling truly aligned to the work you are doing and the clients you are connecting with and that's exactly what Anna aims to help her clients with! Anna believes in combining bespoke strategy with intuitive flow which is a powerful mix and in today's episode she's here to share how this approach to business can help you to create real brand magic ✨ In today's episode I chat to Anna all about: ✨Why authenticity is SO important in today's online business world and how to truly embrace your own uniqueness ✨Ways to get back into alignment if you're feeling out of sorts ✨Why it's so beneficial to embody both masculine energy and feminine flow within your work ✨As well as why clarity is the key to everythinggg in business I absolutely LOVED getting to chat to Anna and I came away from our conversation feeling so positive and uplifted and I really hope it has the same effect for you! Follow Anna Anna's Instagram || Anna's Website Follow The Co-Working Club Instagram || Website

Have you ever experienced a disappointing launch in your business? You know the ones, where you feel like you're shouting from the rooftops about your new product or service but the sign-ups just aren't coming... I'm pretty confident that it's a much more common than you think but it's just that business owners choose not to talk openly about these experiences and as a result we only seem to see the six figure launches and sell out group programmes which isn't particularly helpful. To open up the conversation around this topic, I'm welcoming founder of Word By Word Storytelling, Michelle Gately back to the podcast! You might remember that our first interview was back in 2019 after Michelle first moved to the UK but a LOT has happened since then including building her content mentoring business, navigating a pandemic and most recently returning to Australia. In a recent Instagram Live, Michelle opened up about how a launch she did earlier this year didn't go as well as she had hoped and how it had a huge impact on her self confidence so I wanted to get her on the podcast to chat more about her experience. In the episode I chat to Michelle all about: ✨ How to pick yourself back up after experiencing a disappointing launch and what steps to take next in your business ✨ Why not everything comes back to mindset when evaluating an unsuccessful launch ✨ As well as why it's so important for business owners to open up around this topic to create more realistic expectations when it comes to launching I so appreciated Michelle's vulnerability in this episode and hope this transparent look at the realities of launching is helpful for any business owners who have been through or are currently going through similar experiences themselves! Follow Michelle Michelle's Instagram Michelle's Website Follow The Co-Working Club Instagram Website

Ever had one of those days in business where you've felt like giving up and throwing in the towel? I'm sure 99.9% of you listening are nodding your head and raising your hands right now as building a business can be extremely testing and it can get tiring to keep picking ourselves up time after time. But as my guest on today's podcast episode, Imogen Pickering shares, the only difference between success and failure in business is perseverance and Imogen has certainly persevered over the four years that she's been building her businesses! If you don't know her already, Imogen is the founder of two businesses, the first being a fashion brand called Imogen Apparel which she launched back in 2015 and the most recent being Sister brand, a multi-dimensional branding agency with education at its core. Imogen is known for sharing an extremely honest and transparent approach to running a business on her social channels and back in July 2021 she created an Instagram Reel which documented a very vulnerable look at some of the tougher moments within her business. It's safe to say that the Reel completely blew up and has since amassed 10.5 million views which was totally unexpected. Imogen went from 4,000 followers to just under 40K followers in a very short space of time and subsequently attracted some negative attention from online trolls. This is only one of the occasions in her journey so far where Imogen has had to pick herself up, learn from the experience and keep pushing on so I wanted to get her on the podcast to chat all about building resilience as a business owner. In the episode I chat to Imogen all about: ✨ Why she is so passionate about opening up and showcasing a more authentic and transparent approach to running a business ✨ Why she believes failure is such an important part of running a business and how she has learnt to come to terms with setbacks over time ✨ As well as how the law of attraction allowed her to remain positive even throughout the most testing of times in her business I absolutely LOVED getting the opportunity to chat to Imogen, it was such an inspiring conversation that will hopefully help anyone listening who is currently going through a tough time find the motivation to pick themselves up and keep going, you got this! Follow Imogen Imogen's Instagram Sister Brand Instagram Sister Brand Website Follow The Co-Working Club Instagram Website

Have you ever scrolled through the pages and pages of job ads on Indeed wondering what it would be like to go from entrepreneur to employee again? Heading back into employment as a business owner is a topic which I don't see spoken about very often but I know it's something I've considered once or twice since taking the leap into running my business full-time four years ago and I'm sure I'm not the only one! Whether you've lost the love for running your business and are looking for a new challenge, you're keen to have a stable income again that you can rely on month after month or maybe you just don't think the life of a business owner suits you, there are so many reasons why you might make the decision to head back into employment, all of which are totally valid! With a lot of stigma surrounding the topic due to how it can often be linked to the idea of success and failure it's something I've wanted to chat about on the podcast for a long time so I'm beyond happy to be welcoming the amazing Rebecca Tembo back to the podcast to share her experience. If you don't know her already, Rebecca is a fashion designer and founder of The Entry Platform, an educational community which aims to help aspiring designers to create and launch their very own clothing lines. I first spoke to Rebecca on the podcast back in March when she was working on building her two businesses full-time but since then she has made the decision to accept a full-time job in marketing so I thought we'd catch up for a little update. In the episode I chat to Rebecca all about: ✨ What lead to her making the decision to go back into employment and how she has dealt with the transition from entrepreneur to employee so far ✨ How she has shifted the focus in her businesses to allow them to function alongside her full-time job ✨ As well as what she'd say to anyone who views going back into employment after running their own business as a failure I really appreciate how honest Rebecca was in this episode and it was a great opportunity to open up the discussion around this topic which I'd love to hear spoken about more. TW: Mention of depression and suicide Follow Rebecca Rebecca's Instagram The Entry Platform Instagram The Entry Platform Website Follow The Co-Working Club Instagram Website

I'm sure you've heard the phrase 'Community over Competition' making the rounds in the online business world by now... But beyond pretty illustrations and social media captions, what does it really mean to you and how do you put it into action? In today's solo show I'm going to be sharing 5 simple ways that you can put the community over competition mindset into practise on daily basis in order to support and encourage your fellow female business owners! Sign up to become a member of The Online Club before doors close for the FINAL time in 2021 on 30th September - www.thecoworkingclub.co.uk/online-membership Follow The Co-Working Club Instagram Website

Ready to inject a little more fun into your business? As business owners we often get so wrapped up in the day to day stresses and challenges that we can forget to actually enjoy the process of being our own bosses. So in today's solo show I'm reminded you to do just that and sharing 5 ways to bring more joy into running your business, I hope you find it useful! Register for the FREE virtual co-working session - https://bit.ly/3lzBMfR Sign up to the waitlist for exclusive early access to The Online Club - https://mailchi.mp/c176b12c9760/j8np8ez3gf Follow The Co-Working Club Instagram Website

Does the idea of business networking bring you out in cold sweats? Often we think of networking as being a super formal affair, complete with business cards and stuffy office venues but the truth is, it doesn't have to be that way! I've been attending events since very early on in my business journey and have learnt a fair few things along the way so in this solo show I'm going to be sharing my top tips to make attending events and networking with other business owners as cringe-free as possible! Sign up to the waitlist for exclusive early access to The Online Club - https://mailchi.mp/c176b12c9760/j8np8ez3gf Follow The Co-Working Club Instagram Website

Heading back to work after a summer break? In today's solo episode I'm chatting all about the importance of easing yourself back into work after taking a break, the beauty of taking things at your own pace and embracing the luxury of designing your own days as a business owner. It can be tough to shift out of holiday mode and straight back into work mode so I'm sharing some of my top tips for making the transition. I really hope you find the episode useful if like me you're heading back to your desk this week! Follow The Co-Working Club Instagram Website

It's safe to say the world of work changed for good during 2020 and as a result so many more people are now working from home indefinitely. But working from home during a global pandemic is very different to working from home during "normal" life so as we start to ease out of lockdown and into a new normal, it's time to take a look at our WFH routines. After almost four years of working from home and experiencing both the highs and the lows during that time, I wanted to chat about what I've learnt and share the 5 things I think EVERY working from home routine needs! I really hope you find the episode useful! Doors to The Online Club are now OPEN until Wednesday 30th June at 5pm! Come and join the club NOW - https://bit.ly/3xVtYJS Follow The Co-Working Club Instagram Website

Today I'm chatting about one of the more practical sides of being part of a community and one that I don't tend to focus on very often... How being part of a community can help you to find clients and customers and in turn bring about more work! Creating connections and establishing relationships is the number one way that I've built both of my businesses and in the episode I chat more about the power of word of mouth recommendations even in today's social media centred world and share my top tips for building community in business. I really hope you find the episode useful! Doors to The Online Club open to the waitlist on Monday 21st June @ 10am or to everyone on Wednesday 23rd June @ 10am. Find out all of the details about joining the club here. Follow The Co-Working Club Instagram Website

I'm sure many of you will already know that the whole reason I decided to create The Co-Working Club in the first place was to help deal with the loneliness and isolation I was facing after taking the leap into working from home full-time. To mark Loneliness Awareness Week I'm going to be sharing more about my personal experience with loneliness in a bid to open up the conversation as I know it's not something that people often shout about. In the episode I chat more about: •The three different types of loneliness you can experience •Why women are more likely to be affected by loneliness than men •As well as the side effects loneliness can have on both our mental AND physical health I also share some of my top tips for dealing with loneliness that I've picked up over the past four years of working from home which I hope you find useful! Register for our FREE loneliness busting virtual co-working session on Monday 14th June, 2pm - 5pm - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtc-mqqT0rG9TREyYTXIPDgwOYd2pAuV4x Follow The Co-Working Club Instagram Website

Do you struggle with procrastination or are you prone to overthinking as a business owner? I'm so happy to be welcoming the amazing Rebecca Tembo to the podcast to chat all about taking action in your business! If you don't know her already, Rebecca is a fashion designer and founder of The Entry Platform, an educational community which aims to help aspiring designers to create and launch their very own clothing lines! The Entry Platform was born during 2020, as Rebecca realised she needed to diversify her income due to her luxury jumpsuits not being at the top of everyone's lockdown priority list. Alongside setting up a brand new business, Rebecca has also self published a book, created a productivity planner, launched an online course, started a podcast, set up a YouTube channel and hosted online events so she's someone who seriously knows how to get suff DONE! In the episode I chat to Rebecca all about how: ✨ She practically manages her time as a business owner and gets the most out of her working days (and spoiler alert: it doesn't mean chaining herself to her desk 24/7) ✨ Why she believes it's so important for business owners to first define their vision ahead of setting goals ✨ As well as how she personally deals with self doubt and down days as a business owner which was SO refreshing! I absolutely LOVED getting to Rebecca and I hope you find our conversation as inspiring as I did! Register for our FREE loneliness busting co-working session Follow Rebecca Rebecca's Instagram The Entry Platform Instagram The Entry Platform Website Follow The Co-Working Club Instagram Website

Welcome to this very special week of podcasts to mark Mental Health Awareness Week where I'm going to be joined by Mental Health and Wellbeing Specialist Amy Sixsmith to chat all about prioritising Your Wellbeing Whilst Running a Business. Being a business owner can be all consuming at times, it's easy to slip into bad habits whilst working from home and these can obviously start to have an impact on your mental health so this week we're going to be encouraging you to take a step back and put your wellbeing at the top of your priority list! In the fifth and final episode of our weekly special to mark Mental Health Awareness Week, we're going to be chatting all about how to show yourself more compassion as a business owner as being kinder to ourselves is something I'm sure we could all benefit from doing a little more of! I really hope you have found our conversations this week useful and they've helped you to think of ways you can prioritise your own wellbeing whilst running a business. If you haven't tuned in to all of the episodes, be sure to go back and give them a listen! Follow Amy Instagram Follow The Co-Working Club Instagram Website

Welcome to this very special week of podcasts to mark Mental Health Awareness Week where I'm going to be joined by Mental Health and Wellbeing Specialist Amy Sixsmith to chat all about prioritising Your Wellbeing Whilst Running a Business. Being a business owner can be all consuming at times, it's easy to slip into bad habits whilst working from home and these can obviously start to have an impact on your mental health so this week we're going to be encouraging you to take a step back and put your wellbeing at the top of your priority list! In the fourth episode of our weekly special we're going to be chatting all about the importance of community and connection for your well-being. Obviously this is a topic I talk about a lot here on the podcast but it was great to get Amy's perspective around the science of loneliness and more about why connection is one of our basic human needs! I really hope you find our conversation useful and be sure to tune in tomorrow for the fifth and final part of this weekly special when we'll be chatting all about showing yourself more self compassion! Follow Amy Instagram Follow The Co-Working Club Instagram Website

Welcome to this very special week of podcasts to mark Mental Health Awareness Week where I'm going to be joined by Mental Health and Wellbeing Specialist Amy Sixsmith to chat all about prioritising Your Wellbeing Whilst Running a Business. Being a business owner can be all consuming at times, it's easy to slip into bad habits whilst working from home and these can obviously start to have an impact on your mental health so this week we're going to be encouraging you to take a step back and put your wellbeing at the top of your priority list! In the third episode of our weekly special we're going to be chatting all about how to deal with anxiety and avoidance which is something that shows up a lot for us business owners whether that's as procrastination around an upcoming project, the dreaded Sunday night overwhelm or a case of email inbox anxiety! I really hope you find our conversation useful and be sure to tune in tomorrow when we'll be chatting all about the importance of community and connection, see you there! Follow Amy Instagram Follow The Co-Working Club Instagram Website

Welcome to this very special week of podcasts to mark Mental Health Awareness Week where I'm going to be joined by Mental Health and Wellbeing Specialist Amy Sixsmith to chat all about prioritising Your Wellbeing Whilst Running a Business. Being a business owner can be all consuming at times, it's easy to slip into bad habits whilst working from home and these can obviously start to have an impact on your mental health so this week we're going to be encouraging you to take a step back and put your wellbeing at the top of your priority list! In the second episode of our weekly special we're going to be chatting all about how to avoid falling into the toxic productivity trap as a business owner and the importance of detaching your self worth from your productivity levels! I hope you enjoy the conversation and be sure to tune in tomorrow when we'll be chatting all about how to deal with anxiety and avoidance, see you there! Follow Amy Instagram Follow The Co-Working Club Instagram Website

Welcome to this very special week of podcasts to mark Mental Health Awareness Week where I'm going to be joined by Mental Health and Wellbeing Specialist Amy Sixsmith to chat all about prioritising Your Wellbeing Whilst Running a Business. Being a business owner can be all consuming at times, it's easy to slip into bad habits whilst working from home and these can obviously start to have an impact on your mental health so this week we're going to be encouraging you to take a step back and put your wellbeing at the top of your priority list! In the first episode of our weekly special we're going to be focusing on WHY prioritising wellbeing into your working week is so important and HOW to practically do that. I hope you enjoy the conversation and be sure to tune in tomorrow when we'll be chatting all about how to avoid falling into the toxic productivity trap! Follow Amy Instagram Follow The Co-Working Club Instagram Website

What does success look like to you? I'm so happy to be welcoming Business and Marketing Coach, Alice Benham to the podcast today to chat all about redefining success within your business! Despite reaching several of what many of us would consider to be 'shiny milestones' over the past couple of years such as hitting 10K followers on Instagram, launching her own product line and having multiple successful launches, Alice has ALWAYS made sure to acknowledge the bigger picture in terms of all of the hard work, challenges and sacrifice that has gone into each of these achievements. Alice's open and honest approach to running a business regularly inspires me to be more transparent within my own business and I hope this conversation does the same for you! In the episode I chat to Alice all about: •How her markers of success have changed and developed over the past few years as she has built a business that prioritises impact and has a focus of sustainability at it's core •How to put Instagram in it's place and use it as a tool as opposed to an indicator of success •As well as how we can all work together to change the narrative when it comes to defining success in business and move away from the glamorisation of 10K Instagram followers and six figure launches It was such a pleasure to chat to Alice on this topic, I feel as though like we could have talked about it all day long but who knows, maybe there'll be a part two as I feel like we only just began to scratch the surface... I really hope you enjoy the episode! Follow Alice Instagram Website Starting the Conversation Podcast Follow The Co-Working Club Instagram Website

I don't know about you but I've always dreamt of running my own cute little shop in a village somewhere and today I'm welcoming Jessie Whealy, founder of Jessie's Art Shed to the podcast to see whether the reality lives up to the dream! Jessie started teaching art classes from her parents shed aged eighteen and although her business has grown and developed a lot since then, the core vision has remained the same, to provide the opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to create and grow in confidence. In the episode I chat to Jessie all about: •Her journey so far including how she knew it was the right time to take the leap from her parents shed to her very own shop •The decision to have her husband Olly come on board and how they make working together work for them •As well as how they have adapted and pivoted their business to overcome the challenges that lockdown has presented over the past twelve months. It was such a pleasure to chat to Jessie and it seems very fitting to be sharing this episode on the day that they open the shop again for the first time after four long months due to lockdown. I really hope you enjoy the episode! Follow Jessie Instagram Website Follow The Co-Working Club Instagram Website

Can you even believe that this week marks one year since we officially went into lockdown here in the UK and were all told to stay at home, which of course meant working from home too. For some people this was something that they were already fairly used too and for some people it was a brand new experience. And despite working from home for 3 years prior to lockdown, I've still found the past year incredibly tough. So as we hit this milestone I thought I would take some time to reflect on the past twelve months and the lessons I've learn from working from home during a global pandemic! Doors to The Online Club are opening again soon! Join the waitlist to be in with a chance of grabbing a spot! Follow The Co-Working Club Instagram Website

Today I'm welcoming Freelance Interior Designer Danielle Fleming to the podcast to chat all about how to create that perfect workspace at home. Over the past twelve months, more of us than ever found ourselves working from home and have have been tasked with combining both of our work and living environments. In the episode we chat all about how how to create separation between work and home through design, how to strike the balance between function and style as well as Danielle's top recommendations for office chairs (which is VERY hot topic inside The Co-Working Club!) We also aim to debunk some of the myths that often surround what it's like to be an interior designer as Danielle shares how it's not all pretty moodboards and Instagram worthy features. I really hope you enjoy this episode and getting a glimpse into what it's like to work in the interior design industry! Follow Danielle Instagram Website Follow The Co-Working Club Instagram Website

Come and join us for a very special episode to mark International Women's Day 2021! This years theme for IWD is #ChoosetoChallenge so I decided to ask some of the female business owners I look up to and find inspiring to share an insight into their business journeys so far. Hear Fiona Grayson, founder of She Can. She Did, Marketing and Personal Brand Coach Bianca Bass, freelancer writer Sasha from Frank + Feel and Business and Marketing Strategist, Alice Benham talk about the biggest challenges they have faced in their business journeys so far including how they overcame them, as well as what they are choosing to challenge within their businesses right now. I really hope you find this episode an uplifting and inspiring one! Follow my guests: Fiona Grayson Bianca Bass Sasha Alice Benham

Today I'm welcoming Jo Hooper, founder of Mad and Sad Club to the podcast to chat all about waving goodbye to that dreaded corporate hangover! Jo set up Mad and Sad Club back in 2019 after experiencing two breakdowns and struggling with her own mental health. After leaving her corporate job behind, Jo decided to use her experience to help business owners to build their businesses in a way which supports their mental health so they can lead happy and healthy lives! In the episode I chat to Jo all about why the 'traditional' ways of working are so ingrained within us and how to break free from corporate conditioning, why boundaries are SO important to implement within your business to support your wellbeing as well as why pricing based on time is such a no-no! This is a topic I so often find myself chatting about with other business owners so it was so great to get to hear Jo's expert advice! Follow Jo Instagram Website Follow The Co-Working Club Instagram Website

I apologise in advance for any wanderlust caused by this episode as today I'm welcoming Freelance Marketing Consultant Amy Nicholson to the podcast to chat all about the realities of remote working and whether it truly lives up to the rather idealistic picture that's often painted on social media! Amy was inspired to set up her freelance marketing business during a three year stay in Bali and since then has taken her work on the road on a variety of trips around the world. Remote working is something that many people aspire to be able to do and the freedom associated with it is often the reason so many business owners take the leap into the world of self-employment so I wanted to dig into what it's REALLY like to travel to be a remote worker! In the episode I chat to Amy all about some of the realities of remote working and how it's not always what it's cracked up to be, how the tight knit nature of the van life community can help with loneliness whilst solo travelling as well as how Covid impacted her travel plans and ultimately helped her to readdress what she really wanted in life! We also dive into Amy's current project which is renovating her second van and how that will bring with it so much more room for spontaneity with her travel plans! I absolutely loved hearing more about Amy's journey so far and now I'm dreaming of being able to pack my bags and get away for the summer! Follow Amy Instagram Website YouTube channel Follow The Co-Working Club Instagram Website

Today I'm welcoming Amanda Baker, founder and creator of 5 Stories, a creative agency who believe that the secret to a brand's success is through the stories it tells. 5 Stories, isn't Amanda's first business - in fact it's her fourth and her business journey so far has been anything but smooth sailing! After founding her first business at 23 Amanda went on to raise £150k in investment, unfortunately things didn't go to plan but she learnt a LOT from the process. The resilience and drive that Amanda has shown throughout her business journey so far is incredibly inspiring and just shows what can be achieved through determination and when you truly connect to your why. In the episode I chat to Amanda all about how she picked herself up during the difficult times and kept going in pursuit of building her dream business, why hustle culture meant loosing focus on what really mattered to her as well as how compassion and empathy can make us all better business owners. I absolutely loved hearing Amanda's story and I really hope you find it as inspiring as I did! Follow Amanda Instagram Website Follow The Co-Working Club Instagram Website

Setting up and growing a business comes hand in hand with learning lots of important lessons along the way. Come and join me for today's solo show as I share the 5 things I wish I knew back when I started my business! Join The Online Club NOW - www.thecoworkingclub.co.uk/online-membership Things Mentioned The One Thing by Gary Kellar Follow The Co-Working Club Instagram Website

Come and join me for today's short and snappy solo show as I share 5 ways to look after yourself and prioritise your wellbeing on Blue Monday and every day! Register for the FREE Blue Monday Busting co-working session - https://bit.ly/3quwAKY Follow The Co-Working Club Instagram Website

Come and join me for the first podcast episode of 2021 as I share a look at my business intentions for 2021 as well as my top tips for effective goal-setting! Follow The Co-Working Club Instagram Website

Come and join me for the final podcast episode of 2020 as I do some reflecting on the past twelve months within my business! I celebrate some of the wins and look at some of the learnings I've taken from what has been a very challenging year. Follow The Co-Working Club Instagram Website

Today I'm welcoming founder of The Graduate Club, Katie May Huxtable to the podcast! Graduating is difficult enough at the best of times but this years graduating class have also had a global pandemic to contend with... Born out of the struggles she herself was facing, Katie decided to set up The Graduate Club and share her experiences on online. Over the past six months, the online community has flourished with many graduates finding comfort and support in the articles and stories shared on the platform. In the episode I chat to Katie all about some of the struggles this years graduates are facing, how graduates could be better prepared for life after leaving university as well as why many graduates are diving into setting up businesses straight out of university this year! It was amazing to hear how The Graduate Club community has grown this year due to a real need for connection and support during this time in graduates lives. I really hope that you enjoy the episode and find it useful! Follow The Graduate Club Instagram LinkedIn Website Follow The Co-Working Club Instagram Website

Today I'm welcoming Marketing and Communications Director, Bianca Bass to the podcast! I recently stumbled across a post Bianca shared on Instagram which was a Live Channel 5 news interview in which she spoke about overcoming shyness and creating her own success. After following Bianca for a number of years and seeing her doing all kinds of incredible things within her business such as consulting at Downing Street and hosting lectures at Google, it surprised me to learn that confidence is something that she has had to work hard on developing throughout her career. As a self confessed introverted extrovert, I just had to get Bianca on the podcast to chat about it some more! In the episode I chat to Bianca all about how confidence is a skill you over can acquire with practice, why women should be using our voices more, as well as why shyness can be a super power within business! I absolutely loved diving into this topic in more detail with Bianca, she shares SO much incredible and empowering advice that I know is going to be so reassuring to hear for so many women. I really hope you enjoy the episode! Follow Bianca Instagram Website Medium Follow The Co-Working Club Instagram Website

Today I'm welcoming freelance copywriter Franky Shanahan to the podcast! Back in 2016, Franky contracted a chest infection which was later combined with the flu and resulted in a stay in hospital. After being discharged and heading home, Franky realised that it was going to be a long road to recovery and after six months she was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome which she has been suffering with ever since. Since her diagnosis, Franky has had to learn how to manage her illness alongside running a full time copywriting business and parenting her two children. In the episode I chat to Franky all about the changes she's made to her day to day life to make living with a chronic illness more manageable, how she's learnt to embrace a slower pace of life throughout the past few years as well as why don't need to suffer from a chronic illness to take inspiration from her working routine. It was an absolute pleasure to chat to Franky and learn more about her experiences of managing a chronic illness, I really hope you enjoy listening to our conversation and find it useful

Today I'm welcoming Designer & Coach Lizzie Evans to the podcast! At the end of 2019, Lizzie decided to say goodbye to the bricks and mortar design shop, SMUG that she'd run for more than a decade in favour of pursuing new challenges within her business. Lizzie wanted to focus on building a 'freedom business' that would better serves herself and her family but soon after making this huge decision, COVID struck and brought with it some big setbacks! Instead of getting caught up in the negatives of the situation, Lizzie decided to spend the time working on improving her mindset and exploring new ways to bring money into the business. In the episode I chat to Lizzie all about living with an abundance mindset, how to step into your role as a leader as well as why your comfort zone might not be serving you! It was an absolute pleasure to chat to Lizzie, she share SO much amazing advice in this episode and I really hope you enjoy listening to our conversation!

Join me for the latest episode of The Co-Working Club podcast as I welcome Daisy, founder of Oh So Science. A stationery brand which aims to make science pretty for women in STEM. Daisy hasn't always known that she wanted to work in science... For the first seven years of her twenties she ran a successful driving school business but after tuning into TV one evening she realised she craved more from her career. At twenty-seven, Daisy decided to go back to college to get her science A-Levels and from their she continued on to University. In the episode I chat to Daisy all about the u-turn she made in her career, what it's REALLY like to go back to uni as a mature student as well as why it's never too late to try new things and her top tips for embracing change. It was an absolute pleasure to chat to Daisy and I really hope you enjoy the episode!

Struggling with self doubt or imposter syndrome? Think you need to ooze confidence to run your own business? ⠀ In this episode I'm sharing a bit of an insight into my own journey with confidence as well as my top tips for building your confidence as a business owner. ⠀ I really hope you find the episode useful!

Did you know that 80% of Brits feel that working from home has negatively impacted their mental health?⠀ ⠀ As someone who has seriously struggled with working from home since day one this really doesn't surprise me but what does surprise me is how the psychological side of working from home isn't often spoken about or prioritised.⠀ ⠀ It's something that I wasn't prepared for before I took the leap and went self-employed which is why I'm now so keen to support those finding the transition into working from home tough.⠀ ⠀ In this episode I'm sharing my 5 tips to help you look after and prioritise your mental health whilst working from home. ⠀ If you found this episode useful and want to find out how to create a happier and healthier working from home routine, I chatted about all of these points and SO much more in the workshop I teamed up with Mental Health and Wellbeing Specialist, Amy Sixsmith to deliver. Click here to find out more and get access to the workshop replay - https://bit.ly/3dzUMXm Follow The Co-Working Club: Instagram - www.instagram.com/thec0workingclub/ Website - www.thecoworkingclub.co.uk Get in touch: thecoworkingclub@gmail.com

Come and join me for today's episode of The Co-Working Club as I share 5 ways community can help you to build your business! Since I started to build connections and grow my network, I've noticed a huge shift in my business. Alongside the supportive element that comes with being part of a community, I've also found that being surrounded by like-minded women also helps to boost your business in other ways.... I hope you enjoy the episode and find my tips useful

Come and join me for today's episode of The Co-Working Club as I share my top tips for staying happy and healthy whilst working from home! A recent study from Total Jobs UK cited that 46% of UK workers have experienced loneliness during lockdown with 94% saying that the isolation has negatively impacted them and their mental health. This is something that I struggled with when I first took the leap into self-employment and the whole reason that The Co-Working Club was born so I thought I'd share the tips and strategies I've learnt over the past two and a half years to learn combat some of the loneliness and isolation. I hope you find it useful

Join me for the latest episode of The Co-Working Club podcast as I welcome Becki Freeman, founder of Lagom Finance who specialise in providing accountancy services for female business owners who want clarity, control and peace-of-mind over their finances. Many women I chat to will often cite managing their accounts as one of their least favourite parts of running a business so in this episode I've got Becki to help break the topic down so it doesn't feel quite so overwhelming or intimidating! In the episode I chat to Becki all about some of the misconceptions around filing your tax return and dealing with HMRC, some of the most common money related issues she sees female business owners regularly come up against as well her top tips to help take control of your finances starting from today! Building your confidence when it comes to your business finances is key so I really hope you find this episode useful

Join me for the latest episode of The Co-Working Club podcast as I welcome Lucy Hitchcock, founder of Sassy Digital. A no-nonsense digital marketing agency specialising in website design and branding for all businesses. During lockdown Lucy was hit with the inspiration for a second business and Partner in Wine was born! Launching with the first product, an insulated wine bottle that looks good on the gram within a matter of months, Lucy is someone who knows how to get stuff done! In the episode I chat to Lucy all about the inspiration behind Partner in Wine, how she managed bring a new business to life during a global pandemic as well as her top tips for launching a product based business. It was an absolute pleasure to chat to Lucy and I really hope you enjoy the episode!