Yes SHE Can Project

Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Victoria Stokes! In this inspiring episode of The Yes SHE Can Project Podcast, I'm joined by the incredibly talented Victoria Stokes, a health and wellness copywriter with a rich background in journalism. If you're a business owner in the wellness space or simply love hearing real, honest stories of pivoting careers and following your passion, this is one for you!Victoria takes us through her remarkable journey, from being a teenager in rural Northern Ireland dreaming of writing for Cosmopolitan, to becoming Deputy Editor of STELLAR Magazine in Dublin, a role that she tells me truly was a dream come true. She shares how a single comment from a schoolteacher set the trajectory for her career and how she followed that spark all the way to the top of the magazine world.But success isn't always straightforward, and Victoria opens up about the reality of what happened when things took a difficult turn. After finding herself in a toxic work environment that was impacting her mental health, she made the brave decision to walk away and start her own business. And not just that, she launched it on the Monday after quitting her job on the Friday! Now, Victoria supports personal trainers, therapists, nutritionists, dietitians, and other health-driven entrepreneurs by writing standout website and email copy that reflects who they are and how they want to be heard. Her tone is rooted in empathy, authenticity, and connection, helping clients build trust and attract dream clients by nailing their tone of voice. Something which runs so powerfully through her own work, she has such a distinctive style of writing, which is EXACTLY why she's so good at helping others with theirs! We also talk about:-How her journalism experience gave her a solid foundation in storytelling and empathy led writing -Why tone of voice is essential in the health and wellness space -The services she offers, from done-for-you copy to her innovative Content Clinic and email writing course -The emotional high of launching her first digital product and why you don't need 20K followers to make an impact-What happens when her clients start getting dream results, and why those wins mean so much to her!This conversation is full of heartfelt advice, practical insight, and encouragement for anyone thinking about making a career leap or wanting to communicate more clearly in their business.Such a pleasure to chat to such a genuinely lovely, inspiring and talented lady!You can connect with Victoria below:Website: ⁠https://thewellnesscopywriter.co/⁠Instagram: @thewellnesscopywriterCourse Info: https://thewellnesscopywriter.co/the-copy-shop

Come and join the conversation with award winning actress, writer and producer AND Director of Soho London Independent Film Festival (Soho LIFF)- Liz Farahadi!Liz talks me through her journey from the very beginning, becoming an actress and the inspiration behind starting SohoLIFF. Such an interesting and colourful life she had led, and started to notice that as an actress, the scripts she was being sent didn't really fit the narrative of the reality that she was living, and it was then that she knew that something had to change.Spurred on by the lack of representation of women like herself on our screens, Liz started writing her own material, however quickly came up against a number of stumbling blocks... The glaring ageism that she was facing really stopped her in her tracks.Not one to back down from a challenge, Liz tells me that if anything this lit even more of a fire under her and she set about creating a safe space for all voices to be heard and stories to be told. Determined to pave the way for creatives that may have been overlooked, may have not been in a financial position to enter the industry, Liz's work on this passion project soon became the beginnings of SohoLIFF. Offering mentoring for people, support, access to opportunities, SohoLIFF began to gain momentum. We chat about the inspiring ways in which it's helping creatives no matter what background they have or previous experience.We talk about her brand new film- "Keep Young & Beautiful", delving into the darker world of beauty, and the pressure on women to keep looking young at all costs. Liz excitedly tells me about the process of getting the crew together, and the instant bond they had over their shared experiences of the script. And whilst it's hard hitting in terms of subject matter, she wanted to give it a humourous edge, to allow for education and for it to resonate in a positive way!With a super impressive cast and crew for "Keep Young & Beautiful" , from an Emmy nominated Director who worked on Game Of Thrones, stars of TV shows like Eastenders, Law & Order and Dr Who, the list is amazing!We both share our thoughts on the enormous pressure for our younger generation of girls, the struggles they face, dilemmas on us as mothers and how important it is for us to make a change to allow for the next generation to benefit.Liz is passionate about also highlighting even deeper rooted issues in the beauty industry such as testing on animals, child labour, and the dark underbelly of what really goes into some of our beauty products.We chat about the lack of representation of older women on TV, how age is actually a massive advantage, having had more life experience, space to grow as a woman, and actually to be able to bring so much to the table in roles, and especially in terms of stories to tell!With the film freshly finished and the cast and crew private screening imminent, Liz has had so much support for Keep Young & Beautiful. With a shared sense of camaraderie and lived experience, she is keen to really get the message out there in the most beautifully creative way, knowing that so many others can resonate with the story. Liz hopes that people feel empowered after watching the film, and that it's the start of a huge catalyst for change.What an amazing lady, doing amazing things!You can follow Liz's journey here on her Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lizfarahadi/Find out more about the Soho London Independent Film Festival Here:https://www.soholiff.co.uk

Come and join the conversation with the amazingly talented and gorgeously hilarious Siobhan Phillips!Gracing our screens on the final of Britain's Got Talent, Siobhan captivated the nation with her witty ditties and sailed through the live shows. Currently on her 10 week tour with Rita Sue & Bob Too, Siobhan Sat down with me to chat all things career so far! We delve into her journey into performing, starting at the tender age of 16, fond memories of her Dad driving her to gigs and supporting her in her dream of becoming a singer. Music and entertainment certainly runs in the family, with her great grandfather an opera singer, guitarist father, singing mother and a brother who is also a lead singer, Siobhan definitely has music in her genes!She gives me all the gossip from behind the scenes at Britain's Got Talent, her having no expectations of her audition- treating it rather like a day out with butties and a flask in hand, Siobhan hilariously tells me about the process.We talk about the realities of being in such a competitive industry, the highs and also the real low points where Siobhan did a lot of soul searching, coming out the other side stronger and more determined than ever. We chat about the importance of experience, the ability to choose the work that fits around your family, citing age as a source of her wisdom and ability to take things in her stride.The biggest love of Siobhan's life is her daughter, and she tells me of the gratitude of her career longevity, allowing her to spend precious moments with the people she loves the most, whilst doing a job she adores.Siobhan tells me about meeting her comedy hero Bob Mortimer after they were appearing on Loose Women on the same day, after a fan girl moment and quick selfie they had a normal chat like old pals! We chat aspirations for the future, her dream of being cast in Corrie, and with her recent theatre tour she would love to do more acting. Siobhan is a real lover of stories, hearing people's journey and would love a show of her own interviewing people, hearing all about their lives- she would be fabulous at this right?!! Attention TV stations, In Conversation with Siobhan could be your next big ratings hit!Honestly, an utter joy to speak to this amazing lady, had me laughing from start to finish, as they say in the business she really does have funny bones! A gorgeous human being, insanely talented and truly deserving of success.There's still time to go and see Rita Sue & Bob too, head on over here for tickets!https://www.ents24.com/uk/tour-dates/rita-sue-and-bob-too-1 Thankyou Siobhan, what an absolute pleasure ❤️

Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Deborah Mitchell!Fresh from her recent appearance on Lorraine, Deborah excitedly tells me about being awarded The Royal Warrant! A centuries old endorsement that shows that not only do the Royal Family use her products, but they have used them for many years previously. After beginning her career over 30 years ago as a beautician, Deborah built her own skincare company, attracting many a celebrity fan along the way. With her royally cemented status as a leading skincare brand, not just for the products themselves, Deborah's range actually improves skin issues instead of masking them like many out there on the market.We chat about the challenging times she's had in her business journey, people jumping on her success and creating copycat products in a bid to emulate her skincare line, even appearing in high street stores. The beauty of her Royal Warrant however, is that this is the official stamp of approval to show that it is in fact Heaven Skincare and no substitutes!We delve into Deborah's background, her humble beginnings and never in her wildest dreams did she imagine the success she has experienced to date. From starting out in training, coming from having little money, to now regularly travelling to the Palace, Deborah honestly tells me about the massive change in the path that her life has taken. (She was actually in the car travelling back from the Palace as we recorded the episode!)We chat developing product ranges that work instantly, making people look visibly younger, her own journey with acne and identifying a need to help her own skin which then birthed her lifelong passion to help others with theirs.For Deborah, it goes far deeper than developing a product and getting it retail ready, she actually goes one step further and delivers training to salon owners and spa directors. What this serves to do is not just help them to offer amazing products that really work for their own clients and customers, but it enables them to educate them in how best to look after their skin, delivering a real 360 approach to her offering.Passionate about educating others and busting those beauty myths, her desire to actually help people absolutely shines through when she talks! We talk about the importance of taking care of your skin, and Deborah tells me about the disgusting bugs that may appear if you don't! My goodness it scared me into submission to adopt and brand new cleansing routine FAST!We chat the future of Heaven, stinging nettles, celebrities, royalty and how a dream one night made her discover bee venom and acquired her nickname of The Bee Venom Queen! Deborah is very open about her dyslexia diagnosis, the challenges she's faced along the way with it, but also her gratitude for how her brain works. Sparking ideas and creating incredible products has been a rollercoaster journey for her and is fascinating to hear about.Talking about going to events with the likes of Cillian Murphy doesn't faze Deborah, it's almost become second nature to her, she's so down to earth and loves nothing more than to share her success with others! She's so grounded and remains true to her roots, often reminding herself of the struggles she has had to get to this point which keeps her feet firmly on the ground. Such an incredibly inspiring, knowledgeable, kind and amazing woman, and such a pleasure to chat to!You can find out more about Deborah's incredible Royal Approved products on her website here:https://heavenskincare.com/

Come and join the conversation with Alina Timofeeva , an expert in her field working all over the world with AI, data and technology!Delving straight in Alina tells me about her background growing up in Russia under the care of her grandmother, whose hopes were for her to become a housewife which is traditional in her home country.But Alina had other ideas, she became the first woman in her family to work, her simple background gave her the drive to help better not only her own life but the lives of her family too.Deciding to go to Moscow State University to study Mathematics, Alina's aspirations were high, however found herself as a graduate and seemingly the bottom of the pile when it came to securing a job. Being the resilient woman she is, Alina applied for over 1000 jobs, vying for a role in the ever competitive corporate world, and landed herself a placement in the UK.Clearly gifted in her knowledge and determined to climb her way up the corporate ladder, Alina bravely took the plunge and moved to the UK despite not knowing a single soul!We chat about the challenges she faced in an industry that is heavily male dominated, her creative side from her experience of modelling and photography, and the burning passion she has to help others to see the potential within themselves.We talk about cultural differences, the difficulties she experienced settling into a new country, sponsorship opportunities she wished she'd have known sooner and the beauty of mentoring!Alina shares with me her journey of being an introvert, and having to put yourself out there and be seen and heard when it feels alien to do so. We chat about the work she has done on her own personal branding, and cementing herself as an expert in technology conversations across the globe.This lady is a POWERHOUSE! An example of sheer resilience, determination and tenacity! Her mission is to inspire 50 million people to see that failure is an opportunity to grow, and to allow the future generations a place to get their stories seen and heard.What an absolute pleasure to speak to such an incredible woman, a woman who is breaking down barriers in her industry and a true advocate for paving the way for the younger generation.Alina is a Top Voice on LinkedIn, go and connect with her to watch her inspiring journey! ⭐linkedin.com/in/atimofeevaYES SHE CAN!

Come and join the conversation with the incredible Marie Morice, Senior Women's Health Adviser. Marie is passionate about helping women in multiple areas of their lives! With a background in the corporate world for the past 25 years, Marie started her career in Sustainability, specifically finance and was eco centered in her approach, with an ethos to help businesses and corporations to be sustainability focused and drive change. Previously working at the United Nations (UN), Marie began to realise her own need for wanting to make an impact on a more personal level aside from the global one! Retraining as a life coach, Marie tells me how her business evolved, and she started to notice a common theme appearing with her coaching clients. It was then that she realised she wanted to niche down even further and went back to training with an intensive course at Master Level in intimacy and womens wellness. Fuelled by both her passions to help on a one to one basis and to be making a difference, Marie tells me how her focus for 2025 is to concentrate on the corporate space. Helping organisations to be providing their workforces with safe spaces to have open conversations and really help their employees. Marie gives me a fascinating insight into how she works, not only with private clients, but designing programmes for corporates that are all centered around womens wellness. A seasoned speaker, she has spoken about topics from global issues such a climate change, right through to menopause issues at work. Now bringing her expertise into the workplace, Marie is the perfect choice for corporations when it comes to having their finger on the pulse surrounding womens issues and how they can make sure that their female workforce feels supported. Determined to be at the forefront of changing the narrative when it comes to having previously taboo conversations, Marie tells me about her drive to make changes for women in their working lives. Whether that be through lunch and learn sessions, undertaking training programmes for managers, or offering long term support for private sector organisations, Marie is poised to deliver much needed support and fresh and exciting perspective! She opens up about the well known existing gap, whether that's pay related or lack of support in the UK, there's a shocking statistic that she shares, it will blow your mind! Drawing on her corporate experience, Marie can not only provide support for the employees, she is also able to see the impact on the business itself if these issues aren't addressed. Talking to me about productivity, it's clear that there's a glaring correlation between workplace wellness and company standing, no wonder she is so passionate about plugging that gap for organisations! Extremely well versed on her subject, we chat about the impact of our new government and what that means in terms of responsibility with womens wellness. We talk about the new policy changes that are coming into force soon and how she is working with leaders in order to make sure that they are compliant in implementing the new policies, and most importantly how they are going to make them sustainable and viable in the long term. Marie is extremely honest and opens up about her own experiences of the stigma attached to certain workplace conversations. She bravely tells me about an incident that happened to her in the boardroom, and only wishes that the work that she is now doing was available for her at that time. I think that's why she is so determined to make a difference, she has been on the receiving end of this stigma, has had her own struggles, and is steadfast in her mission to make womens health and wellness a key priority in the workplace. We chat about midlife, the importance of women not being overlooked and the impact that it has on businesses when this does happen. Marie is at the forefront of such important conversations right now! A true Yes SHE Can guest!

Come and join the conversation with Jess Parkinson! Jess is a certified Breathwork & Wellbeing Coach and Head of Holistic + Mind at renowned chain Gymbox. With a background as an actress and performer, Jess found her true calling in a really organic way, having looked for things to help her along her own personal journey. Her mantra is to help people feel better everyday, ad she certainly does just that! Inherently passionate about her work, Jess talks me through the beginnings of her journey into the industry. Working as a performer in West End shows such as the epic School of Rock, prompted Jess to really zone in on the importance of looking after herself in an industry that is so unpredictable. Like many performers and creatives, the nature of the work needs something on the side, often emotionally and financially to provide support and a sense of grounding as the work can be sporadic. A chance conversation and a truth bomb from a friend steered her into becoming a personal trainer in the first instance. Jess also found yoga as a way of keeping herself grounded, and fell in love with the practice. Feeling the benefits not only physically, but emotionally and spiritually too, Jess knew that it was a lifestyle she wanted to explore and delve deeper into. Citing it as life changing for her Jess continued on the path of discovering the whole system, and how it becomes the epicentre of how you live your life. She tells me about the science behind it, the ancient and historical importance, it was so fascinating! We discuss the difficulties of being a newcomer to yoga in particular, especially as a female, and Jess debunks the myths surrounding this, proving that it's actually one of the most beautiful and inclusive practices around. Not only has Jess got decades of experience in a professional capacity, taking her work extremely seriously with her certifications, she's not a stranger to the limelight either. Talking me through her incredible appearance on This Morning (WOWZERS!) to discuss Eye Yoga (I won't spoil it by telling you what it is!) we delve into the small changes that you can make that will impact your health for the better. Talking about the importance of looking after ourselves, especially as women in business, Jess & I discuss self-awareness, the temptation to work ourselves into the ground and the damage that can arise from failing to put ourselves first. Jess has the most wonderful, calming, positive energy about her, and is clearly so passionate about her work. What a truly lovely soul, who really is living by her mantra- Helping People To Feel Better Everyday. You can find out more about Jess here: https://www.happyhealthywithjess.com And book onto her next workshop coming up soon here: https://happyhealthywithjess.com/eventbooking

Get ready for a massive dose of feel good with the incredible Cynthia Green! The eagle eyed of you may recognise her from the hit shows Married At First Sight UK & Netflix's Love Is Blind. A Registrar & Wedding Celebrant for nearly three decades, Cynthia takes me on a heartfelt and humourous journey of how she got to where she is today! We start by chatting about how a random job advert in the job section of the paper catapulted her into the career that she adores so much to this day. Juggling a family, a job in a cake factory AND studying for a degree, Cynthia's determination, tenacity and authentic personality shone through in her interview, with the interviewer citing it as the best one they'd ever conducted! Born and raised in Bolton, Cynthia tells me her personal circumstances at the time prompted an epic move to London, to be closer to her twin sister and she continued her role in Lambeth. The beginning of an exciting new chapter for her, she hit the ground running and quickly got her first taste of the limelight being a part of the live wedding on the London Eye on GMTV! That wasn't to be the end of her TV experiences, in fact ONLY the beginning! What followed was Channel 4's Wedding House, where she married 46 couples over 26 days, Married at First Sight UK and Netflix's Love Is Blind! Often when we think of "celebrant" and "registrar" we immediately think of weddings and joy, as much as that is a big part of Cynthia's job, the reality is that the other pillars of the work are births and deaths, something which I myself hadn't considered until having the conversation with her. We chat about the pride she felt being able to conduct her own twins' wedding ceremony, to the bittersweet responsibility of registering her own parents' deaths. The eloquency in which Cynthia describes the honour that she felt being able to see her name on those certificates is so moving, and the emotions that must go along with this are huge, especially when it's your loved ones. We chat about the ways in which she navigates her life, filled with laughter and positivity with her fiancee Milo, citing him as one of her biggest sources of smiles and fun, especially in times when the nature of her role can be heavy. The importance of finding little gems of joy in every day is a big part of the way in which Cynthia combats the negativity in the world too. Such an interesting insight into the industry, not only the behind the scenes gossip (love this part!!) but the emotions that go along with it and the complexities in which the role is filled with. There are some hilarious moments in this episode! From a bride repeating her vows in a Bolton accent when English wasn't her first language, clown shoes and red noses, themed weddings, to the dreaded question "Does anyone believe there is a lawful impediment..." and the time when the answer was a YES, my jaw nearly hit the floor, I was on the edge of my seat! Being at the forefront of so many weddings over the past 27 years, Cynthia excitedly tells me about her very own upcoming wedding in Japan! Still under wraps in terms of the exact location, Cynthia and her husband to be share a mutual passion for everything Japanese and knew that it would be special for them to marry there. It's set to be a spectacular day (and a day off for her, I'm sure it will feel strange being at a wedding and not standing at the front!) Such an privilege to interview such an amazing woman, to get a glimpse into her world, and I would challenge ANYONE to have a conversation with her without coming away with a smile on their face! Radiating fun and a deep rooted passion for her work, Cynthia's essence is one of infectious happiness! Cannot wait to see what the future holds for you Cynthia, what a powerhouse of positivity you are! You can find out more about Cynthia here: www.cynthiagreen.co.uk YES SHE CAN!!!

What does Kim Kardashian, dog training, Sarah Jessica Parker, fringes & J-Lo's password all have in common? This episode with the gorgeous Jo Hoare!!!!! Editorial Lead at Boots, celebrity journalist, multi author and former Beauty Editor at heat Magazine, Jo has some incredible stories to tell! Such a brilliant conversation, Jo begins by telling me about how she always knew she wanted to write, it was something that came so naturally for her, although she wasn't sure which direction it would take her. A chance meeting at a party was to change the course of her career, catapulting her into the world of Heat Magazine 20 years ago. An initial short term role turned into over a decade as the Fashion & Beauty Editor of the publication, citing it as a time for her that she wished she could bottle! Jo's life was hectic, fast paced and fun, at the height of when we as a society would live for the weekly gossip that was crammed into the glossy pages of our favourite magazine. We reminiscence about the days when we would wait all week to sit and devour a copy, and the nostalgia of the everchanging landscape of the media industry. Gone are the times when we would all huddle together at the same time every week to watch the likes of Pop Idol & X Factor, an excuse for family and friends to get together and so often the thread that bound communities in gossip! Jo takes me on a journey, having left Heat 7 years ago, as the rise of |Instagram was taking hold, she tells me that it took a while to get used to, as her life was so all consumed by her work for such a long time, being in that full on environment, leaving it was a transitional period for her. We chat celebrities, social media, and the age in which we now live where people can become overnight sensations. Also the drawbacks to this when talent is often getting overshadowed in favour of the people who are constantly showing their face online. We explore the rise in TikTok when it comes to the fashion and beauty industry, Jo says although she was reluctant to join at first, she's so glad she did as it's a wealth of information and being able to keep your finger on the pulse (and also not wanting to feel old she says!) when it comes to trends, it is a "revolution"! We talk about the dangers of the platform, and the ease of which people can cement themselves as "experts" which can make for a dangerous outlet. In her role as Fashion & Beauty Editor at Boots, she is driven by the passion to educate their audience, by giving them the correct information which is always backed up by the science and the best industry expertise. More recently she has hosted The Skin Clinic, which covers a wide range of health and beauty topics, again featuring industry professionals and experts to make sure that women know that it's information they can trust and rely upon. You can watch the series here: Everything you NEED to know about ACNE

Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Akua Opong! After originally meeting in 2022 as winners at the WeAreTheCity Rising Star Awards, Akua and I have been supporting each other ever since, it was high time we got together for a proper catch up! Currently a Senior EUC Engineer at the London Stock Exchange Group, STEM Ambassador & Sports Volunteer Akua wears an incredible amount of "hats" too! A massive advocate for women in a number of different capacities such as Women In Tech, Black Women in Tech, charity ambassadorships, initiative leaderships, she is just so passionate about helping people in any way she can. We chat about her childhood aspirations, early influences and the seeds of creativity and empathy that were sparked within her from an early age. The conversation covers The Simpsons, Hello Kitty, clocks and the practical qualities that she began to show, citing her grandparents as one of her biggest inspirations. In her teens, Akua felt pulled to become a pediatrician (with light up roller skates and a cape no less!) in pursuit of her passion to help others. Akua talks me through a potential Army career (with a warning about telephone numbers!) and the story behind her journey into the male dominated world of tech. Fighting her way up the ladder as a woman, we chat about the difficult journey she experienced to get to where she needed to be. Genuine determination and bucket loads of research Akua tells me is the key to being intentional when it comes to landing your dream role. We talk through how she started as an advocate for DEI, specifically in LSEG and the shock of being the only woman on her team, a fact that took some time to wrap her head around. She tells me of all the amazing women that have helped her along the way, such as Ella Morgan, Sarah Hepworth, her Mentor at LSEG Jennifer Burns, we chat about her massive CV of projects to date including a UNICEF water walk, activities linked to social purpose, community projects, joining the Woman's Inspired Network, LSEG Foundation and Co-Lead London Chapter of Accessibility Network, UK Charity Committee, LITERALLY this lady is on FIRE! Akua is undoubtedly a woman of action, she's a doer, she's proactive in making changes in any way that she can to help others. She is also a massive champion for Neurodivergent employees, having received her own diagnosis only a few years back. Determined to spotlight the incredible neurodivergent women she had read about and encountered along her journey, Akua jumped onboard an initiative to help show employers what women could bring to workplaces! I cannot express quite what a force of nature and inspiration she is, selflessly giving up the majority of her free time to help others, she is jam packed full of empathy and compassion for others, Akua is a very special woman. I truly believe that she is going to leave a legacy behind, she is the epitome of an action taker, and a thoroughly amazing human being. Please do go and support her and follow her incredible journey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akua-opong/ An inspirational chat with an inspirational lady! YES SHE CAN!

Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Emma Benyon! Emma is a Motherhood & Self-Care coach, and Educator, qualified in Practical Magic, NLP AND MBit certified! If you're looking for a coach that covers a wide variety of expertise, Emma is your gal! In this episode we chat about each section of her work, giving an amazing insight into exactly what has brought her to this point today. It is fascinating to hear all about the different aspects of her work, especially when Emma shares how she not only uses her skillset with her clients to help them but her little girl to get rid of scary spiders! Emma takes me through her journey into becoming a coach and what prompted her to begin. Coming out of the pandemic Emma tells me how she was feeling at the time and the emotions that went along with it, at one point not being able to leave the house and working from home as a teacher. Starting to study NLP, Emma cites this as a transformative period in her life, starting her business when her daughter was just FOUR WEEKS old, she tells me that she was always looking for a creative outlet and knew that she needed to share her motherhood journey with others as the isolation she had felt was something that she wanted to help other new Mums to navigate. With a renewed focus and energy, Emma set about ploughing her energy into creating a safe space and more importantly starting a conversation that she knew in her heart that women needed. Behind the scenes though, Emma talks me through what a difficult time it was, she bravely tells me about the struggles she faced as she was diagnosed with PND when her daughter was just five months old. Emma is passionate about sharing the real story of motherhood, supporting women through her work and it comes from a place f lived experience. Such a powerful conversation with such an amazing lady, we chat about the REAL meaning of self-care and the real benefits of introducing it into our daily lives. We chat about her podcast- The Self-care & Motherhood Edit, priorities, life lessons and her passion for her work. Such an insightful conversation with an incredible lady! Please go and check Emma out here and give her a follow too!: Motherhood Coach for Busy Mums and Self Care Expert (emmabenyoncoaching.co.uk) Self Care and Motherhood Edit | Podcast on Spotify

Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Rosie Nixon: Author, Coach, Host, Philanthropist & HELLO! Magazine Editor-at-Large. We begin with Rosie's recollection of cutting out the pages of Smash Hits Magazine, graduating from Sussex University & getting her first taste of journalism. Her early career as a book editor,moving into magazines later, pouring over the pages of the Media Guardian as it was at the time, THE place for job opportunities in the industry, a far cry from the instant access job postings we have today!We chat about the day to day in an editorial role, being so immersed in the intensity of her work & the pressure of wearing so many hats. Going from working in teen magazines like Bliss & Just Seventeen,she then ventured into more celebrity content and started filling up her "little black book" of contacts over the years.We have a nostalgic look back on the times when life was simpler, when we used to get our news from physically picking up a copy of our favourite title!We reminisce about the old days with the flow chart quizzes in magazines, gathering info about friendships, boys, our favourite bands & growing up!Rosie is an advocate for inspiring women through her work with HELLO!, charity ambassadorships, coaching, campaigns, you can tell that the passion runs deeply with her and it's her life mission to make sure that women's voices are heard loud & clear.Chatting about the importance of looking at our lives & recognising when things need to change, Rosie tells me of her venture into coaching, specifically for midlife women, the transition having come from a time of her own personal change and the desire to help others to do the same. Continuing to want to amplify the voices of women in multiple capacities in issues such as menopause and FGM awareness, Rosie adds an extra layer of credibility to her campaigns and work by having the backing of leading experts, something which massively sets her apart from others, further cementing her as a trusted figure in her line of work! This comes from the personal sense of responsibility that she's always felt in her career to give the impressionable younger audience in particular, sound advice and access to the best information possible. It is clear that Rosie has and has always had the best interests of her audience at heart and tells me about the vital importance of starting conversations around topics that are often difficult to talk about.We move on to chat about all things books! Her path to becoming an author was always at the forefront of her mind with being a writer anyway as a journalist & editor, something she did find difficult in the beginning however was finding her authentic voice as a novelist. Convinced that there was a certain style she "should" be writing in, Rosie tells me about the lightbulb moment for her when she realised she should in fact write about what she knew! She tells me about her The Stylist trilogy, the main character going on her own epic journey of self-discovery, mirroring Rosie's own personal experiences in many ways. Exploring ways in which we as women find out what works for us,Rosie and I share what helped us through some of our darkest times. We discuss the key to knowing when we are ready to share our story, showing ourselves the same compassion & kindness that we would for others.The positive impact that journaling had, crediting it as a great tool that she utilised to help her in a therapeutic way. The re-release of her Be Kind book which was originally released during the pandemic, will now be available in paperback at a super affordable price in October 24. Packed full of tips, tools and inspirational words,centered around self compassion and kindness. Such an inspiring lady, breaking down barriers, championing others & paving the way,opening up conversations for so many women & the next generation, you are an absolute joy & a true definition of YES SHE CAN! Find out more about Rosie here: www.rosienixon.co.uk

Come and join the conversation with the incredibly inspiring Stacey Fleece! We were introduced by the amazing Samantha Tradelius of Sparkle Foundation and Stacey's cohost for InspirHerd podcast. An international friendship we have connected across oceans! (although my geography isn't that great so if oceans is plural or not I have no idea!) Stacey's story is one of resilience, sheer grit and determination. Raised by a single Mum, Stacey saw and learned strength and perseverance watching her mother work 3 jobs to provide for her and her siblings. Fast forward to after going to college, Stacey ended up in the Hedge Fund Industry working for a big company for 10 years. Moving on to another company Stacey found herself with a decade of experience behind her and relished in her new role. We chat about the "pale, male and stale" industry and how she navigated her way through the challenges that this brought. Eventually setting up her own hedge fund with a friend of hers when she was in her early 30's, Stacey was deeply engrossed in the industry and was reaping the benefits both financially and personally enjoying her work to the fullest (albeit it super intense and stressful!) However when the world was rocked by the devastating events of 9/11, Stacey had a personal connection with the attack, having known people that were inside the twin towers. While she paused with the world, it put a lot of things into perspective for her and this was the beginning of a new chapter. Stacey tells me that her work was essentially "making the rich even richer" and she began to question whether she was infact doing the right thing by continuing in the industry especially as she had become a mother herself and craved the flexibility to spend time with her children. Deciding to leave her role, Stacey opens up about the uncomfortable transition that she experienced in the fight for a balanced life with work and home. Although starting a new career in the mortgage industry, Stacey's world was about to be turned upside down once more. Her husband picked up and left out of the blue one day and she tells me the story behind how she felt and how scary it was to find herself a solo parent. We chat about the pressures on us as women to "have it all together" and how we are somehow conditioned to put on a brave face, get on with things for fear of appearing vulnerable or weak. When in actually fact the most powerful thing we can often do is share how we are feeling with others, but that asking for help doesn't seem to come naturally to us! We talk through the realities of raising her children on her own, juggling her career and family, but more importantly focusing her energies into positive things rather than dwelling on the negative. Stacey is showing her children true resilience, teaching them strength and determination! In her own words she says that she has lived her life with ruthless accountability, a trait that she attributes to her Mum and the way in which she was raised. There is such a powerful theme running through everything that Stacey does, and that is truly EMPOWERING other women! Whether that's through her podcast with Samantha- InspirHER'd, working with Sparkle Foundation, or in her day job, all of these avenues are intrinsically interwined in helping women to RISE!! What a pleasure to speak to such an epically inspiring woman, thankyou Stacey for sharing your story you are incredible! I LOVE MY U.S GIRL TRIBE!!!! You can find out more about Stacey's work below: InspiHER‘d on Apple Podcasts Mission — Sparkle Foundation (sparklenow.org) Stacey Carter Fleece (@staceyfleece) • Instagram photos and videos

Come and join the conversation with the amazing Taruna Chauhan! A soon to be double author, running a consultancy practice for clients in the healthcare sector and a Business Coach & Mentor, Taruna is a busy lady! Previously a Quality Manager in the NHS, Taruna tells me about her work now with companies looking to obtain the CQC certification and coaching them through the process. Taruna works holistically with her clients drawing on her extensive qualifications and having the key awareness that comes with being a business coach. We chat about the angle in which she approaches her work, how that sets her apart from other consultancy coaches. We delve onto her vision board and find out that she's actually achieved the majority of things on there which is amazing! Her belief in having an integrated approach to life instead of striving for that "balance" that is so often hard to come by makes for such an interesting insight. Taruna tells me if we see our goals and aspirations as an integration instead of a dream which feels unreachable and actually by incorporating it as part of our lives, it is like a breath of fresh air! We chat about her extensive toolkit from her training that she has developed ways in which she can help her clients to thrive. Not only that, but Taruna is an NLP practitioner and an MBIT (Multiple Brain Integration) Coach, further allowing her the flexibility to connect with her clients on an even deeper level. We talk about our personalities and it is SO evident how passionate Taruna is about her work and helping people, it's such an integral part of her make up which makes her perfectly placed to be in the career that she is! Taruna tells me all about her upcoming book: Recipes From A Gujarati Kitchen. After a conversation with the amazing Shelley Wilson, she was encouraged to start writing an compiling her book. Hailing from India and the youngest of 8 children, Taruna spent her weekends growing up cooking alongside her mother and is passionate about sharing her journey and educating others about her heritage. Wanting to capture a lifetime of family recipes having reflected on the passing of her mother, Taruna was determined to write them down and make them available for the next generation. Not only full of recipes, this book is an insight into Taruna's journey as an immigrant, where she shares the story of her life! Ready for release during South Asian Heritage Month later in the year, this book for Taruna is a passion project! You can join her mailing list to be first to hear about the release in August. We chat about challenges, and Taruna explains about how traditionally she was never supposed to be an author or a woman in business, in her culture, you are expected to grow up, get married, have children and be a housewife. To have achieved what she has is nothing short of inspiring! Talking about challenges, Taruna explains her struggles when it comes to self-belief and confidence, something so many of us as women experience. The joy of finding people that lift us up, tell us that we are doing a great job and that sense of achievement when others take time out to tell us how we have helped them. Such a beautiful soul, Taruna exudes kindness and compassion for others which makes her absolutely perfect for her clients and their needs. Thankyou Taruna it was an absolute pleasure to chat to you and cannot wait for your book!!! To find out more click the links below: Mailing List and Book updates: https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/134770/forms/115145836259706639 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarunachauhan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tarunachauhan Website: CQC Application Support - Ensuring your aesthetics clinics avoid rejection (tchauhanconsultancy.co.uk)

Come and join the conversation with this wonderful ball of energy Rozz Darlington! What an epic journey she has been on in the last year, having taken part in the most recent series of Married At First Sight UK, and running TWO businesses! Rozz starts from the beginning and chats to me about the mindset and headspace she was in before applying for the show. She was looking for some happiness amidst the sadness and grief that she was experiencing in the months prior and knew that something needed to change. Being on such a high profile show brought an intense spotlight that felt alien upon leaving. Having been in a bubble during the show, Rozz returned back home to her businesses. She experienced what can only be described as hate and vitriol and it had a huge impact on her. We chat about the nature of television and how it's such an edited small glimpse into what actually happened. However what came from her time on the show was a huge period of personal growth, Rozz tells me honestly how much of a transformational time the last year has been. We chat about how important it is for us as women to be true to ourselves, to have that space to speak openly about our feelings and inspire other women to do the same. Rozz walks me through the journey she has had, from a young woman who was in a dark place mentally and looking for happiness, to receiving hate online, to ultimately becoming a woman who knows her own strengths and knows exactly what she wants out of her life. We talk about how important it is to push yourself out of your comfort zone and how testing your own resilience is key to personal growth. Rozz chats to me about her two businesses- Rosaline's and The Flower Paddock and she absolutely lights up when talking about them! It's so clear to see how passionate she is about what she does, it just shines through when she talks about them! She cites her business as her purpose and it goes far beyond the physical products that she not only sells but grows too! For Rozz it's the privilege of being a part of her community, and being a source of support in the happiest and saddest times in people's lives. Not only this but she is passionate about shining a light on the importance of getting outside for your mental health and is working away behind the scenes to help as many people as possible feel the benefits in their minds aswell as their bodies. So many exciting things happening for this lovely lady, and such a journey she has been on so far! What a joy to speak to you Rozz! Yes SHE CAN!!!! Here are the links to her websites so you can check them out! Rosaline's Flowers - Home of your local florist (rosalines.co.uk) The Flower Paddock | England | Flower Grower

Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Melissa Porter, SUCH A FUN EPISODE!!! Obsessed with human behaviour, inspiring women to become the best version of themselves, Melissa is a true force of nature! Having graced our screens for over 20 years in programmes such as "Escape To The Country", "To Buy Or Not To Buy", "Countryfile", (she is officially the OG!) to name but a few, Melissa has enjoyed success both on and off the camera. Join me as we chat about her journey into television, her background and the honest truth behind her life to date. We talk about her upbringing, early influences and how it has shaped the way she looks at the world today. Environmentally her surroundings were traditional in every sense and Melissa explains some of the difficulties and barriers she faced to become her true self. Battling imposter syndrome and her "Monkey Minds" Melissa opens up about her experiences of being in the limelight and in front of the camera. Venturing into property development at a young age, Melissa made money for years, but there was still something missing, her own happiness. We delve into the internal dialogue that she was experiencing, and although she enjoyed great success in her career, it was preventing her from feeling happy and fulfilled. Melissa clearly has an inherently deep understanding of her feelings and talks me through her own personal blocks and how we as humans often block our own miracles with the mindset that we have. Through a series of events in her life Melissa tells me about her breakdown, but credits it as her break through!! She advocates that people who are having the most difficult periods of their life are in for an exciting journey of discovery ahead of them. To reframe in this sense is one of Melissa's incredible insights, her career as a therapist and her passion for understanding others is a testament to the work that she has done on her own self and she is the perfect person to be able to help others with theirs. We chat about her incredible new book "Mastering The Single Parent Game" born from a need to help others in their own trauma. Not just for single parents, her book will help ANY of us who wants to reframe, recalibrate, take control and truly understand our feelings. We talk about different personality types, energetic vibrations, therapeutic approaches and the importance of choosing the RIGHT therapy for us as individuals. I cannot stress enough what an epic episode this is, it is packed full of insight, Melissa's energy is so infectious and the passion for her work absolutely shines through! An amazing chat with an absolutely amazing lady! You can buy Melissa's book here: Mastering the Single Parent Game: Amazon.co.uk: Porter, Melissa: 9781738490417: Books Thankyou Melissa it was an absolute pleasure to chat to you!

Come and join the conversation with the amazing Janette Miller, Stylist, Style Coach and TV Presenter! Join us as we go on a fascinating journey from her childhood, growing up working with her bespoke tailor father in the prestigious Savile Row! Being heavily influenced by her father's sense of style, Janette was always smartly turned out, however underneath her polished exterior was a girl who was painfully shy and introverted. Janette talks me through the wanting to remain behind the scenes, often dreading the interaction between customers and herself. After college she ventured into different industries from retail to British Airways, again wanting to remain slightly behind the scenes rather than being customer facing. When her son was due to start school, Janette knew she needed a change and to be closer to home and fell upon an advert for a position in property management. Working her way up, Janette even started her own successful property management company, however it became clear to her that there was something lacking, that spark of joy that she longed for and the chance to put her creativity and passion to good use! She explored the online world, began connecting with women in business and was bouyant with the desire to help others! Janette then decided that she wanted to help build people's confidence and build a legacy to be remembered for. Launching her Style Coaching business shortly afterwards, Janette began a new period in her life. We chat about her own style journey, from wearing relatively muted colours, in keeping with her not wanting to be the centre of attention. It was only when she started to learn about colours and how they work for you that she began her own transformational journey and began to transform the lives of her clients! Janette started to live her life by her own mantra "If not now, when?" and encouraged her clients to do the same! We talk about the wide range of services she offers, from Colour Analysis to Personal Shopping Days (which I have to say sound INCREDIBLE!!!) and her underpinning passion to empower women through their style. Janette has such a warmth and positivity about her, her energy is infectious! And energy is something she feels strongly about, often linking what she wears with how her energy levels are at the time which I found so fascinating! What an amazing lady with an amazing story! If you want to find out more about her transformational work, head on over to the links below! ⬇️ https://www.janettedmiller.com or on Instagram @janettedmiller

Come and join the conversation with Maya Vertigans, Founder of Planner Bee VA

Come and join the conversation with the INCREDIBLE Samantha Tradelius from The Sparkle Foundation ✨"Living A Life Of Purpose"Well, where do I start with this episode!!!!First of all let's celebrate the fact that it's both of our first EVER across the pond missions! Samantha's first British podcast and my first American guest!! We packed in SO much! Samantha tells me about her history in Risk Management in the Insurance Industry for the past 25 years, finding herself gravitating towards women organically in her line of work from the beginning. She actually started building her business at only 18 years of age!! We go through the journey of Santa letters, fulfilling children's Christmas wishes and later expanding into helping single parent families. Her passion quickly grew into her purpose and fast forward to now she has helped over 10,000 families in the last 7 years alone, raised over a MILLION dollars and pumped every penny back into the community. We chat about The Sparkle Foundation at its roots, Sparkle Biz, Holiday Gift Drives and Enrichment Scholarships, it is just unbelievable how amazing this lady is! Samantha tells me of the challenges she faced at the onset of the pandemic, both professionally and personally, plans that were thwarted and put on hold, the struggles of parenting, running a non profit and still with that burning desire to help and the ingenious ways that she managed to do so. Absolutely passionate about celebrating the women in her life, Samantha wrote a book championing them, telling their story and thanking them in the most incredible way. She is honestly one of those people that live and breathe what she does, she lives and breathes supporting women, making her community a better place, giving back and encouraging others to do the same with her trailblazing commitment. We talk about the plans for the future, expanding her mission across the globe and continuing to help people far and wide. Literally there is NOTHING this lady can't do! Shes a business owner, a Mum, a wife, an author, a Non Profit founder, a philanthropist, a podcast host, THIS WOMAN IS AMAZING!!What a super inspiring conversation, with a super inspiring lady, I cannot wait to see her continue to make an amazing impact on the world

Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Charlene Ashong!What an inspirational and eye opening episode, join me as I chat to Charlene about her journey into the world of plant based cuisine, travel, appearing on Lorraine and her passion for mentoring the next generation of music industry talent.Charlene takes me on a journey with her as she tells me of her time in Italy, discovering the joy of celebrating simple ingredients and elevating them to new heights! She adapted to a lifestyle of bringing her diet back to basics and how food can nourish your way of life.Able to watch older generation Italian families take the organic plant based ingredients and make them into delicious meals, Charlene's creativity and passion was inspired to bring the idea to life on her return to the UK.Setting up her food business, Charlene tells me about how she caught the eye of producers that were working at ITV, they sampled her food and everything snowballed into an invite to present on Lorraine!! She takes it in her stride and is super cool about it, telling me like it's just your average day!!!We chat about the benefits on not only eating better but introducing plant based foods into your diet and how it can be the fuel to combat ailments like fatigue, ageing and promoting cell regeneration.Charlene's other passion is helping young people in the music industry, we chat about the ways in which she works with them and encourages them to develop their own individuality. We also discuss the importance of mindset for young people, especially when we are in such a fast paced society and the need for everything to be instant.Charlene is such a wise lady, this episode is literally full of golden nuggets of inspiration! She's passionate about educating others and is driven by her purpose to help people

Come and join the conversation with the amazing Dr Meg Arroll. Dr Meg is a Chartered Psychologist, Scientist and Author. Dr Meg chats to me about her brand new book Tiny Traumas and explains what exactly Tiny Traumas are, how they differentiate between what is considered a major trauma and what we can do daily to be aware when things don't feel quite right. She gives us an amazing insight into the impact that these Tiny T Traumas can have on our daily lives, slowly trickling through and we find ourselves perhaps feeling numb, not being able to pinpoint exactly what is wrong. Dr Meg chats to me about how proactive we can be in regards to the things that we take in daily, for example what we are observing online, perhaps we are pushing our low grade traumas under the carpet and not taking action when they start to affect us. She provides excellent tips for reducing stress and utilising our own psychological toolkits, and building up that mental health immunity to help us deal with those Tiny T Traumas when they arise. Dr Meg talks me through some amazing analogies that are in her new book, from boats on the stormy sea of life to Reverse Misery Trumps! Honestly the way that she is able to succinctly describe things and create that visual representation is just so fascinating! Tiny Traumas is a book for everyone, think of it as your guide to helping you keep things in check when it comes to your mental health, a glossary of information that you can pick up when you need to. Dr Meg tells me about her Triple A process, that we can use ourselves, which consists of Awareness, Acceptance & Action. She chats to me about mind mapping, using a pen and paper (old school is always the best I totally agree!) to really delve deep into your personal timeline, plotting the way through our lives to really recognise the things that have stood out to us. We chat about the importance of developing new positive habits, not having unrealistic expectations and truly celebrating the tiny triumphs that we can implement into our daily lives. Dr Meg is so different to what you would perceive a "typical psychologist" to be like, she is warm, down to earth and instantly puts you at ease when talking to her! There is no clinical, coldness like you would imagine in a therapy room, Dr Meg takes some of her patients out into the fresh air and makes them feel as comfortable as possible, which is so far away from how psychologists are sometimes portrayed! She just has such a special approach to things and has such an obvious caring nature, you can't help but feel comfortable with her (she's the sort of therapist you could go for a coffee with and feel at ease straight away!)I love the fact that Dr Meg is breaking boundaries, she tells me how Psychology has changed so much and talks passionately about the importance of teaching the younger generation about being mental health aware from an early age.It was an absolute pleasure to speak to this wonderful lady, such an insightful episode, thankyou so much Dr Meg for coming on!You can find out more and buy Tiny Traumas below:https://www.drmegarroll.comFollow Dr Meg for hints and tips@drmegarroll #tinytraumas #drmegarroll #psychology #psychologist #charteredpsychologist #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #drmeg #yesshecan #yesshecanprojectpodcast

Come and join the conversation with Fashion Specialist and Author Jennifer Countess Von Walderdorff! Jennifer with her background in Fashion Merchandise Planning, is passionate about providing information to empower yourself when it comes to your wardrobe, sharing tips and tricks on how to make your fashion work for YOU! Jennifer takes me on her inspirational journey, from her childhood being in awe of her parents fashion choices, her first knowledge of fashion was her well dressed father and her bold, bright and beautiful mother. She comes from a large family of high achievers and always had that deep rooted sense of being able to accomplish things in her life, following in her family's footsteps. We chat about her early career aspirations and beginning her journey undertaking a degree, regrouping by taking a year out and finding out that she could combine BOTH of her passions into one career! We delve into her role as a Fashion Merchandise Planner, behind the scenes of the inner workings of the industry before you see what is usually the final glamourous bits! Such an interesting insight & it's the people like Jennifer are the ones that help make what we eventually see on the runway & in stores come to fruition, so fascinating to hear how it all works. Jennifer tells me about life changing decisions she made, having worked for M & S , she had a choice to make- would she stay in the UK & find another position working for a big brand or take a HUGE leap & travel the world following her fashion influences?.... Let me tell you, this lady is BRAVE: decided to pack her bags, jet off to Italy, fuelled by her love of Italian fashion & fabrics she was ready for an adventure! We talk about settling in Italy, teaching English along the way, with a clear knowing & clear goal of following the prospect of a new life, she immersed herself in Italy to the fullest.Jennifer talks fondly of the community that welcomed her with open arms at the beginning of her Italian adventure too. We then delve into the circumstances surrounding meeting her husband which in turn made her a Countess! I've never spoken to a Countess before & was super eager to find out all about it, I am in awe of her! Such a beautiful story of two people who are absolutely perfect for each other, it was TOTALLY written in the stars for them to meet. Two people that were destined for each other it's like a true life love story that you would expect to see in Hollywood! We talk about her amazing new book Look @ The Labels & the inspiration behind becoming an author. Whilst working for a fashion brand at the height of the economic crisis back in 2007/2008 Jennifer noticed that there was a need to make use of things you already have, so set up fashion accessories company Cheeky Poppins Shoe Clips. With the ethos that you don't need to buy new shoes, you just need accessories to jazz up the ones you already have, giving them a new lease of life! Look @ The Labels is from Jennifer's want to share her knowledge, giving people a pocket handbook they can take with them, make smarter choices , & truly know what they are buying. A seasoned writer through years of experience, writing her own book was the next step for her when it came to her literary journey! Packed full of information & helpful tips and tricks you can take with you on the go, it is a MUST HAVE for your handbag! She shares wonderful tips about shopping savvy, making your clothes buying experience a positive one, & really making it work for you! Jennifer chats to me about "green washing" which BLEW MY MIND, we discuss the benefits of Preloved clothing & our joint love of charity shops! So many amazing gems of information in this chat, you cannot help but absolutely adore Jennifer, she has bounds of energy, so passionate about her work & helping others, just a truly WONDERFUL human being, its my utter pleasure to chat to her! https://www.jenniferwalderdorff.com

Come and join the conversation with singer/songwriter Natalie Gray! ⚠️ TW assault, sexual harassment, domestic violence, PTSD ⚠️ WOW what can I say about this incredible episode... Join me as I chat to this wonderful lady on a rollercoaster of emotions ❤️ Natalie tells me of her childhood love for music, growing up in a creative household, listening and being inspired by people who pushed the boundaries! Loving the likes of the Spice Girls, Madonna, Pink and drawing inspiration from their messages of girl power and strength, the fearlessness of them and the way they were paving the way for new artists. We chat about her journey of self acceptance, going from being that shy girl in the corner during her early life in school. Life affirming experiences during her time at one of the countries most prestigious theatre schools, she quickly learned to stand on her own two feet and start on a path to being comfortable in her own skin. Writing music with a friend enabled Natalie to express herself in a way she hadn't been able to before. She started doing open mic nights and quickly realised that singing was where her true passion lay, putting her heart and soul out there on a stage was where she was meant to be. Natalie's style of music clearly draws from the important idols she followed in her childhood, 80's synth pop, upbeat and just amazing, you HAVE to download her music!! It's not always been plain sailing for her, infact quite the opposite, she bravely opens up about her other passion for helping women and the brutal reality behind her podcast Take Back The Beat. Set up during lockdown, sharing experiences with her best friend, they quickly realised the importance of confiding in others when you have been a victim of abuse. Before this Natalie admits that she hadn't ever confided in anyone about the horrific experiences she had endured. Take Back The Beat was born and Natalie cites it as therapy for her at the same time and to help other survivors of similar situations is her driving force. They decided to do a tour with Take Back The Beat, helping charity along the way and reaching survivors far and wide. Her music booker was able to orchestrate some of her dream venues and help them to deliver their message of solidarity and help as many people as they possibly could. Natalie bravely talks about her horrific experiences, her PTSD, the aftermath and lasting effects that these things still continue to have on her to this day. We chat about her passion for helping teens with their mental health, going into schools with her music and promoting positive mental health in young people, encouraging them to open up, from someone who has first hand experience of these struggles. It's plain to see that Natalie isn't just a survivor, she's a driving force for other people that have experienced similar and that passion carries her through. Such an open and honest interview, it was an honour to sit and listen to this incredible lady ❤️ You can follow Natalie here on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/natgraymusic You can follow Take Back The Beat on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/takebackthebeat YOU ARE NOT ALONE LADIES, COME AND JOIN THE CONVERSATION ❤️

Come and join the conversation with the amazing Cat from @little folk nursery rhymes ! If there's one thing that's clear about this gorgeous lady, it's plain to see how much she absolutely adores her work! Coming from a background of working in Music Television, Cat tells me that she's always enjoyed music, been in bands and even ended up marrying a musician too! She opens up about the struggle of juggling her work in the music industry when her children came along, having seen fellow female colleagues facing issues when it came to retaining their place in the industry whilst trying to raise a family. Seeing the impact it had on others, Cat was met with a difficult decision and frankly tells me about the financial guilt that she felt when deciding to stay at home to raise her boys, then the all consuming guilt that we all know being a Mum that no matter what we choose we never feel like we can win! It was this difficult decision that actually set her on her path to doing what she does today! The first steps (although she had no idea at the time!) in her Little Folk Sing journey came about after seeking out musical groups to take her little ones to. It was one of these groups in particular that she found that was due to close as there was no one to take over the group. Cat was desperate not to let the legacy of the group dwindle and stepped up to take over it herself! As the years passed, she was encouraged by some lovely people in the local community that she should take the plunge and start it as her very own business! She slowly built it up and made such a positive impact on families along the way. Cat tells me how she was guided by the families and her customers, really listening to what they were looking for, and the amazing things that have come along the way such as her incredible YouTube channel @little folk nursery rhymes and products on her website! Cat has been recognised in national campaigns such as SmallBiz100 & f: entrepreneur, nominated for a Small Award & was voted No 1 Online Activity provider for Baby Toddler classes in The Independent! Although it hasn't always been plain sailing for her as we hear when she tells me about the impact that Covid had on her business. Bless her heart, Cat's first thought was of the families in her group that it would affect and the Mums not being able to interact with each other, potentially missing that connection that we so need when becoming parents. Not one to shy away from a challenge however, Cat soldiered on and carried on striving to provide families with joy through her work. Cat felt so lucky to be chosen by Happity, her bookings platform, to help trial online classes as soon as Lockdown hit. Although the first morning was full of nerves and tech stresses, the result was SO worth it!! But she need not have worried as all those smiling faces put her at ease and she experienced so many wonderful connections being made virtually. Cat is a huge advocate for small businesses and a huge cheerleader for female founders! We chat about the wonderful Instagram community that you can tap into, the friendships you can form and the real sense of surrounding yourself with people who just get you!(even in those 1am messages!) Cat has definitely found her calling in her business and you can just see from the passion and energy she has that she is EXACTLY where she is supposed to be! So many exciting things on the horizon for this gorgeous, talented lady and I cannot wait to see what the future holds for her! To find out more head over to her website or give her a follow! https://www.littlefolknurseryrhymes.com #littlefolksing #nurseryrhymes #talented #yesshecan #yesshecanproject #femalepodcast #yesshecanprojectpodcast #inspirationalstories

Come and join the conversation as I chat to the amazing Angie Simmons, founder of the incredible Growth Development Foundation. Built following a series of traumatic events that happened to Angie throughout her life, she drew her strength and turned her "mental mess into her message". Taking me back through her life, Angie is open and incredibly honest about the pain she has endured and the impact it had on her mental health. One day changed her life completely. Angie bravely tells me of the day she learned of the passing of her beloved brother Tony. Not only her sibling, Tony was her best friend, his loss sent her on a downward spiral and the pain she was experiencing was too much to bear. Angie tells me the details surrounding that time, dealing with feelings of guilt that she carried, blaming herself for her brother's passing and fighting these feelings led her into despair. Battling with thoughts of not wanting to continue and just wanting to be reunited with her brother, Angie is frank and explains the feelings she was experiencing at that time. In 2014, Angie was introduced to personal development. Just a simple CD she was given to listen to in her car, she tells me that she wasn't engaging with its content to begin with and had no clue how it was going to help her, however unbeknown to her at that time, this was the first step towards the rest of her life and her recovery. Unbelievably, tragedy was to strike Angie's life once more when she suddenly lost her Mum. The practical aspect proving difficult to navigate, having a strict time frame to clear out her Mum's personal items and plan her funeral whilst also dealing with the overwhelming grief weighed heavily on her. It was one quiet moment when sorting through her Mum's possessions that she came across a journal, citing it as "the missing piece of her jigsaw", starting her on the incredible journey towards The Growth Development Foundation that you see today. We chat about the Marjala Method, that Angie teaches , helping people to gain clarity in thei lives, and the importance of making connections with our inner selves. We also talk about a fascinating part of her business that is incorporated into her very own journal, Moonology, moon cycles and the interesting correlation that we as women need to learn about! Such an emotional episode and Angie is such an open and honest lady, using her pain and suffering to help others makes you like her even more! An inspiration to so many she has some EXCITING plans for the future! I cannot wait to watch the next stage of her journey, and see what's coming up for the Growth Development Foundation, thankyou beautiful lady for such an insightful and inspiring conversation! Find out more about Angie's work here: https://www.growthdevelopmentfoundation.uk #growth #development #personaldevelopment #yesshecan #yesshecanproject #empowering #empowerment #journalling #spiritual #spiritualjourney #moonology #angiesimmons #honest #honestconversation

Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Hellen Ward, Co Founder & Director of the largest independent Hair & Beauty salons in the country! Come on a journey as we chat about the beginnings of her entering the industry in her teens, her Mum being a hairdresser and Dad being the MD of a chain of department stores. Hellen undertook an apprenticeship following her parents separation and a financially difficult time, hilariously admitting to me that she was a "dreadful hairdresser"! Through her exceptional people skills and self proclaimed gift of the gab, she built herself a strong client base and became intrigued with the business side of salons. Hellen talks me through her love for the industry, however not keen on being a hairdresser, she knew that her skills and experience could take her into a managerial role, something that she relished. Becoming a salon manager at the tender age of 20, Hellen was quickly promoted to Regional Manager, travelling up and down the country and thrived in her role, constantly soaking up the ins and outs of the business side of salon management. Upon meeting her husband Richard, it made perfect sense for them to combine their minds, experience and skillsets to embark on a business venture of their very own. Not the most traditional start however, they bravely took the plunge on a salon that had gone bankrupt! 1992 marks the start of their epic journey, navigating obstacles on the way but Hellen has always had such an incredible self intuition and self belief that has carried her through to result in the roaring success of the salon you see today! Drawing on her deep spirituality and guided by that inner trust she has, she has listened to her gut every step of the way, and it has served her so well. We chat about the pressures of COVID, the severe impact that it has had not only for their business personally but for the industry as a whole. We talk about the shift in the industry, a lot of salons moving into self employment, thus creating a ripple effect for the future of the hair and beauty sector, especially when it comes to the next generation of apprentices. She talks to me openly about the implications following the rule breaking during lockdown and the adverse effect it was having on the industry nationally. We chat about people's mental health during the course of the pandemic, that need for connection and the sheer importance of being able to have that salon experience. Hellen is regarded as one of the countries leading Hair & Beauty industry business experts, offering consultancy services, she has written books, jam packed with all of her extensive experience over the years to help salons succeed. Absolutely passionate about her industry and her work, Hellen beams when talking about their salon, the community they have created and her need to be on the shop floor as much as possible, as she is so invested in the community they have created over the years. Building relationships with their clients has been integral to their success, the same goes for the management of the salon, Hellen tells me how important it is to her to offer flexible working, especially when it comes to staff who have children, from personal experience she knows how vital this is. Hellen also talks me through her work outside of the salon, being the Vice President of the UK branch of the British Association of Women Entrepreneurs. Such a fascinating backstory to the organisation, hailing from France after the Second World War, it was initially set up to support the women whose husbands' had been sadly killed during the conflict and guide them in the running of their businesses. BAWE is a community of inspirational women, collaborating with one another, expert speakers and everything in between! Have a listen and be inspired by this powerhouse of a woman, what an AMAZING lady, such a talent in her field and such an interesting chat! Thankyou Hellen it was an absolute joy!

Come and join the conversation with Claire Cahill, founder of Accendo Coaching! Claire is an award winning executive Confidence & Leadership Coach, using her own experiences in the corporate world to help others achieve their potential, feeling supported, and a safe space for leaders to grow. Claire tells me about the beginnings of her business, born from her return to work following the birth of her son, 6 months previously. Although she looked the part, the same as she had before, she didn't feel the same inside. After such a life changing event, returning to work mentally was far more of a challenge than she was expecting. Culminating in a need to take time off due to stress, Claire sought answers as to who she was, how she could move forward and what it was she needed to aid her in doing so. We delve into journalling, how reflection and having her own coach helped her to make a plan moving forward, and her drive to use her skillset to empower other people in leadship roles, something that she desperately needed on her return to work. We chat about Claire's amazing self awareness, her passion to help others and the tools she garnered whilst on her journey to becoming a Leadership Coach. Claire tells me about how her business has gone from strength to strength over the past three years, becoming an author and winning awards. We talk about lockdown, the way she soaked up information by seeing things through her children's perspective, enabling her to again expand her knowledge base in the most wonderful way! Claire tells me about her workshops, going into schools and colleges and teaching students about the wealth of transferable skills they already possess , increasing their self awareness and helping to prepare them for joining the workforce. We chat about biggest lessons learnt, finding your inner strength and the importance of coaches having coaches! Wonderful chat with a wonderful lady! You can find out more about Claire here: https://www.accendocoaching.co.uk #yesshecan #coaching #leadershipcoaching #selfawareness

⚠️TW- Miscarriage, sexual assault ⚠️ Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Ella Kenion! Ella is a seasoned actress with a career spanning 30 years! Best known for playing Mrs Cakeworthy in Green Green Grass, Captain Sinker on CBeebies, and various characters in The Catherine Tate Show. Ella not only appears on our screens but she does voiceovers for commercials, animations and countless theatre productions. Although Ella tells me she is rarely recognised, giving her the perfect amount of fame! Mostly people thinking she's served them in Asda, or is a distant cousin that they'd met at a wedding once

Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Danielle Mason! Danielle is a former glamour model, entering the industry entirely by chance following a dinner with Katie Price's (AKA Jordan) agent back in her early twenties. Having done some work experience on EastEnders, being the sister of Jessie Wallace, Danielle found herself thrust into the limelight, on Page 3 within a week of being signed and subsequently appearing on programmes such as This Morning, cooking along with Eamon and Ruth! We delve into the realities of being a model and the negative impact it can have on your confidence. Often young girls being told bluntly that they were too big, too spotty and brutally not good enough! We chat about her experiences with online trolling, legal action she had to take, and the beyond disgusting comments about her children that she had to read. Danielle has such a kind heart, talking about her experiences in such a matter of fact way, and often citing that people just don't think properly when they are on social media. We talk about the negativity surrounding the media, often misconstruing a story in order to get readers and the harsh realities of being in the public eye. Danielle tells me about how life turned in a new direction when meeting her partner, him having come from a Romany Gypsy community and they had two beautiful children. It was this situation that led her to appearing on shows such as Big Fat Gypsy Wedding and Gypsy Kids, showing what life is like in the travelling community. From this part of her life she picked up a passion for cleaning tips, hacks and good housekeeping, which ignited her desire to become a presenter for all things clean! She tells me about the wonderful experiences she's had so far, during her modelling career travelling business class to shoot a calendar in Barbados and appearing on television! Danielle now hopes to take her passion for good housekeeping into TV, following her dream of landing a regular presenting role to share her knowledge, experience and cleaning hacks with others. A lovely, kind, warm hearted woman, was a pleasure to interview, I have no doubt we will see her on our screens again very soon! Watch this space! You can follow Danielle's journey over on Instagram @daniellemasonuk Don't forget to like and subscribe to the Yes SHE Can Project and give us a follow over on Insta! #daniellemason #cleaninghacks #glamourmodel #page3 #thismorning #cleaningtips #cleaning #goodhousekeeping #yesshecan #yesshecanproject #eastenders #tvpresenter #femalepresenter #femaletvpresenter

Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Dee Gibson! Dee is a London based Interior Designer, founder of Velvet Orange, Owner of the beautiful Kalukanda House in Sri Lanka and co founder of the Hera Project. Join me as we head back to Dee's formative and inspirational early years, spending time with her civil engineer Grandfather. Soaking in all the design and architectural elements (and kneecap views!) even from a young age spurred a childhood passion in her. Dee tells me about growing up in a traditional Sri Lankan family, with a real focus on education, being directed towards a career in medicine, law or accounting, enabling her to stand her in good stead for the future. Putting her creative side on the back burner, Dee pursued a career in accounting and continued for ten years until a chance moment directed her to a course in Interior Design! Her love for design, the beauty and emotions of spaces lit that fire within her once more and she thrived throughout her course. Soaking up elements like a sponge, Dee knew she was where she was supposed to be! We talk about the timings of things, getting into that world when she did enabled her to really start the career of her dreams and be able to really focus on the parts that she enjoyed and excelled at. In 2007 she launched Velvet Orange, her very own Interior Design Company and 11 years later built her very own boutique hotel called Kalukanda House in beautiful Sri Lanka. Dee tells me the fascinating story behind such a monumental project, explains her ethos and connection to the project, the importance of being eco conscious and using local craftsmen. Not only did Kalukanda House start completely out of the blue and unplanned, everything seemed to slot perfectly into place as a serious of events for Dee. It grew organically, and in such a serendipitous way, and unbelievably Dee had written the idea years and years ago in a notebook she forgot she had!! Next we delve into the amazing Hera Project, a community that Dee has co founded with two other like minded women. They concentrate on a three pronged approach to wellness in the areas of mind, body and business. Dee tells me the importance of gaining strength in all three areas make for positive transformations. Set up from an idea in lockdown, again another chance meeting, Dee was thinking about what kind of retreats she would like to organise when things reopened. Listen as she tells me that "all rounds lead to Kalukanda" and the wonderful energy that it has, often interweaving her journey and creating opportunities for her in the most magical way! The Hera Project is committed to offering a safe space for women to gain strength in all three areas, supporting women especially through periods of transition and alongside other women going through the same, makes a recipe for success! Providing coaching and mentoring, workshops and a 6 month mastermind, culminating in an amazing end experience at the stunning Kalukanda House! Dee & I talk about the importance of having no regrets, how life is so short, leaning into the things that make you happy, igniting your passion and allowing the space for yourself to reach your full potential. Dee is such a beautiful soul, having achieved so much already, an amazing energy and we had an instant connection! She really is a wonderful lady and it was fascinating to learn about her life and journey so far. So excited to see what the future holds! You can find out more here: https://www.kalukandahouse.com https://www.velvetorange.co.uk https://www.heraleadership.com Instagram @deegibson2017 #interiordesigner #interiordesign #kalukandahouse #yesshecan #womeninbusiness #womenspodcast #yesshecanproject #inspiring #inspirationalconversation #energy #positiveenergy #amazingwomen #heraleadership #srilanka

Come and join the conversation with the inspirational Asal, founder of Jeunvie, Essentiel Vie, evBizHub & Auto Immune London! Such a busy lady!! We chat about the life limiting auto immune condition that she was diagnosed with 18 years ago, at the time being given just 4-6 months to live. Asal has a background in medicine, having studied pharmaceuticals and immediately began formulating her own skincare as she needed something plant based, natural and most of all kind to her skin. We talk about her misdiagnosis, being allergic to everything and waiting over a year for proper answers, having gone back and forth for multiple tests. It was finally after going to a private consultant that Asal got her diagnosis, however the shock of being told it was terminal and to do anything she wanted, immediately inspired her to get a Snoopy tattoo!! Asal is an advocate for harnessing the environment and honing her medical skills to bring skincare products using the natural parts of plant, even once extracting 21 allergens out of her products in her Mother & Baby sister brand Essentiel Vie. From her tireless work delivering teddy bears and sweets to Ukrainian refugee children, to visiting patients with terminal illnesses, Asal has the most amazing heart and soul. Even setting up her own not for profit charity Auto Immune Support Awareness London, they rely on donations in not money but KINDNESS! Exchanging services and not cash makes this charity completely unique and utterly wonderful

Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Jo Birch Jones @goddess_aesthetics1 Join me as I chat to Jo, Advanced Aesthetic Practitioner & CEO of Goodess Aesthetics. She specialises in non surgical face and body contouring from her clinics in Kent. Jo is full of energy and enthusiasm, talking me through her passion for making women feel great and redesigning their bodies to build their self esteem. We discuss the struggles that we face as women, changes that our bodies go through, hormone levels, weight gain and the impact this has on our mental health. Jo tells me about the incredible Lipofirm treatment that she offers, the only white papered medical grade machine that does exactly what traditional Liposuction does, yet with no down time, recovery and anesthesia! Jo is known in her field as the "Fat Shatterer!" using the treatments she provides and the qualifications she has gained to easily explain how it works, using the body's lymphatic system to naturally expel fat after undergoing treatments! We talk about the science behind the treatment, about our bodies losing collagen, changes in our body shapes and her passion for helping women (and men!) feel body beautiful! We venture into the impact that social media has on our younger generation of girls, being bombarded with unattainable images of perfection and the damaging portrayal of unrealistic beauty standards. Jo is incredibly confident in her work, offering treatments that she KNOWS get results! Loving a "nay sayer" and skeptical client she is so confident in her results that she has even given away treatments to prove that Goddess Aesthetics are incredible in the industry! Often encountering clients that have been given false promises elsewhere, Jo works hard to rectify their work and show them that with the right knowledge and expertise you can become body confident and achieve the body you desire at Goddess! Starting during a pandemic Jo has overcome significant challenges along the way, yet with her super positive personality and results driven ethos, her clinics are going from strength to strength! We talk about how we as women always seem to be at the bottom of the pile when it comes to looking after ourselves, as often wearing so many metaphorical hats in our daily lives usually leaves us with no time or energy to make ourselves feel good. Brimming with excitement Jo tells me about the exciting next steps for her business, further reaching more women to feel incredible about themselves. An absolute pleasure to chat to such an interesting lady, really lifting the lid and breaking the stigma surrounding beauty aesthetics! Thankyou Jo, wonderful to chat to you and excited about what the future holds for you! You can find out more about Jo and her incredible business here: https://www.goddess-aesthetics.co.uk Instagram @goddess_aesthetics1 You are not alone ladies, come and join the conversation! ❤️ #beautybusiness #beautyaesthetics #lipofirm #botox #yesshecan #womeninbusiness #yesshecan #yesshecanproject #beautykent #beautyaestheticskent #sevenoaksbeauty #nonsurgicaltreatments #nonsurgicalfatblasting #thefatshatterer #lymphaticsystem #redesignourconfidence

Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Andrea McLean!Join me as we go on a journey with Andrea, from studying journalism at University and accidently falling into television! Fiercely independent in her Mum's old Fiesta, she talks me through packing up the car and setting off to London alone, living in a bedsit whilst applying for every journalism job going. Writing travel articles and constantly applying for jobs in the days where there was no internet, it was a paper filled hustle! Fast forward a few years and Andrea tells me about a phone call she received asking her to be a weather presenter (a job she scarcely remembers applying for!) and ending up boarding a plane to Atlanta to train.We chat about the funny stories behind her journey into GMTV, being mistaken for the editors girlfriend and cinching the deal for her stint on the channel following hard graft and determination! Andrea talks passionately about her belief in the universe, always steering her in the right direction, continuing to be herself, show kindness and her natural desire to help others. Talking about her anchor job on Loose Women, she takes me through the realities of juggling motherhood, LONG days and travelling up and down the country at a moment's notice. Andrea is determined, tenacious and has a wonderful outlook. When talking about opportunities, regrets and life choices, she has such an amazing take on life! She's always had, from a young age, a wise head on her shoulders, being able to envisage herself as an older woman and questioning if her future self would regret not taking the opportunity that was presented to her at the time. We chat about her personal struggles, from being bullied at school (yet showing them compassion and understanding, something which at a young age is incredible!), counting therapy, and her being safe in the knowledge that pain is only temporary. Andrea talks me through the difficulties of living life in the public eye, her "open kitchen" invitations, and the vitirol trolling that she regularly endures. Although hurtful to her and often her lived ones too, Andrea proves her compassionate soul by seeing life through the eyes of others, again showing her compassionate heart. We talk openly about her life changing decision to leave Loose Women in 2020, having set up This Girl Is On Fire alongside her presenting role with her husband Nick. With TGIOF starting as an online blog, with educational articles, magazine like format in the early days, Andrea's passion to help other women was ignited further and the decision to leave LW was cemented. Mentally needing to focus all her efforts into this burning passion of hers she knew that she needed to go "all in" with TGIOF to give it the best chance of success. We chat through the realities of the pressure of that decision, with a mortgage to pay for, a team she was responsible for at TGIOF by this point and the whole of Britain watching and waiting to see what happens next. I cannot imagine how that felt and how scary that must of been! But again, Andrea's never faultering optimism about doing what feels right is seeing her through! We discuss the challenges of running a business, the realities of the hard work that comes along with it and Andreas "Blueprint For Failure"!! This Girl Is On Fire is on a mission to empower 100 million women around the world to get the emotional and financial freedom to live the life they love! Born from a place of experience, Andrea tells me how her personal struggles financially and professionally have catapulted her into creating a community of women to achieve that freedom! With masterclasses, mindset coaching, experts, advice, information and SO MUCH MORE, Andrea has created a community of women that are making her so proud! Such an inspirational chat with such a truly inspiring woman, Andrea has such a refreshing outlook on life and a wonderful positivity about her,it was an absolute pleasure

Come and join the conversation with Andrea De Gabriel @andreadegabrielportraits! She chats to me all about her journey to get her where she is today, how dare intervened and ultimately choose her path for her! We delve into the passion behind her photography business, from the very beginning, the nerves with her very first client, to her utter joy everytime she works! Andrea takes me back to 2002, when she was working in an office and the tragic circumstances of losing a colleague, it made her stop and rethink everything. Shocked into the realisation that she wanted to live her life and leave a legacy, Andrea knew she needed to change direction. Unsure of what her next steps would be she was brought by a twist of fate to a prospectus from her local college! Literally swirling her finger around the page, closing her eyes and allowing herself to be guided, she landed on a photography course! She didn't know anything at all about photography, let alone even own a camera! Listen as Andrea takes me through the incredible emotions that come along with her work, and being in a profession that she absolutely adores! She gives women that power and confidence within themselves to recognise their true beauty. This is an integral part of Andrea's "why" and she is a huge advocate for starting the empowerment from an early age, often working with young girls and giving them the tools to believe in themselves! Andrea is vibrant, full of life and a wonderfully positive soul! That being said she bravely opens up to me about her struggles with anxiety, crippling her to the point where she was unable to leave the house, and travelling was out of the question when she was at her lowest. She is very frank in her explanation, and tells me how specific her struggles were. Encouraged by her husband to seek professional help, it set her on a journey to recovery. Again in another twist of fate, Andrea explains how a chance encounter with a stranger on a train (that wouldn't stop talking!) even helped her on her journey in a way that she didn't expect! We chat about her incredible campaigns, such as 50 over 50, and her passion for promoting women in their 50's and beyond! Being an underrepresented age group in the media, Andrea decided it was her mission to change that! Listen as she tells me all about her aims with the campaign! I absolutely love Andrea's energy and pure zest for life, you cannot help but smile when you are around her! This is evident too in her incredible testimonials on her website, (she even has video testimonials, so unique!!) women that have come to her with zero confidence and left on an absolute high! If you'd like to find out more about this amazing lady, give her website a visit at https://www.andreadegabriel.co.uk #yesshecan #womenspodcast #photgraphy #photographer #portraitphotographer #womensphotography #womensupportingwomen #womeninbusiness #vibrant #energy #womeninpodcasting #yesSHEcanprojectpodcast #warwickshirebusiness

Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Esther from @deroistenaturalbeauty! Listen as she tells me all about the inspiration behind her brand, her own need for skincare for sensitive skin, and the passion to provide inclusive skincare for all. With a background in dentistry, training dental nurses, and having been involved in the cosmetic/beauty industry for over 20 years, starting her own skincare line seemed a natural progression for her ❤️ We discuss the importance of having a supportive network around you, the amazing Woman Who Academy and the safe space to learn and grow that Sandra Garlick has created. In such a short space of time, Esther has achieved SO much and is soaring high! From launching less than a year ago, she has already appeared in John Lewis, showcasing her products under such an iconic British banner! Esther tells me about her challenges and highlights in her journey so far, the importance of keeping accountable with the accolades she has acquired so far such as The One To Watch at the Woman Who Achieves Awards, honestly her confidence has grown so much! We talk about remaining authentic to yourself when posting in social media, and the difficulty when we constantly over analyse ourselves! A mother of 5 children, the juggles of balancing schedules, the key to Esther's success is having some cracking organisational skills! Although a challenge, running her business gives her the flexibility she loves, enabling her to get that work/life balance just right! Esther's dream is to inspire others, and really help people to not only embrace the skin they're in, but inspiring the younger generation too against all the pressures that they face. Now feeling like a new woman, Esther tells me the exciting plans for the future of the brand, further showcases planned and her aspirations both personally and professionally for the future. Esther is a wonderful lady and I cannot wait to see what the future holds for her! You can find out more here: https://www.deroistenaturalbeauty.com LinkedIn: Esther Roche Instagram: @deroistenaturalbeauty Thankyou Esther! #inclusiveskincare #inclusivebeauty #yesshecan #womenspodcast #womensupportingwomen #womeninbusiness #beautybusiness #womanwho

Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Julia Champion @championtalent! We talk through the early days of her career as a radio producer, a chance meeting with Peter Sissons at a barbecue started her on the road to becoming a talent agent! Moving from agency to agency, gaining valuable experience & contacts along the way, Julia took the plunge on setting up her very own agency Champion Talent in 2010. Having had extensive experience as a producer previously set her in good stead for her new venture, as she understood the industry from both angles! Julia talks me through a day in the life of an agent, from the glitz and glamour of attending the the Baftas, NTA's and charity events, through to the frustration of clients not returning her calls! We chat about the qualities that make a good agent, the importance of being invested in your clients and keeping the agency small enough to deal with each and every person on her books personally, being good with money, having excellent negotiating skills and at times LOTS of patience!! Julia undertakes PR also for a wealth of clients from TV Presenters, charities, businesses and experts such as GP's and psychologists. Recalling the time when she was doing PR for Gogglebox's Steph & Dom, Julia tells me how everyone from This Morning, Loose Women, Good Morning Britain and pretty much every women's magazine and broadsheet were desperate to work with them! It's abundantly clear that Julia has such passion for her work, even telling me that she will NEVER retire and be an agent until the day she dies! Such a beautiful lady inside and out, Julia is a testament to the industry and for me personally has been amazingly supportive and kind, it is clear to see how much she loves her job and loves to help people succeed

Come and join the conversation with Jenifer Rosenberg, founder of Heart Cells Foundation charity. Well, what an incredible chat with an even more incredible lady! Join me as I hear about Jenifer's amazing life, from starting out in the post room at M & S, becoming a fashion buyer, and eventually setting up her very own manufacturing company and ending up SUPPLYING M & S! We also chat about her amazing charity Heart Cells Foundation, which was founded by her late husband Ian, after he suffered heart failure in 2003. Jenifer talks me through the weeks that followed, having been not given a good prognosis and explaining exactly what heart failure is, and the science behind the words. A chance meeting with a cardiologist led Jenifer and Ian to discover a pioneering treatment that was taking place in Germany, and as she explains her husband was a "do it now" kind of gentleman, they jumped at the chance and travelled for the treatment, arriving in Germany shortly afterwards. Jenifer talks me through the amazing stem cell treatment, explaining exactly what happens and the incredible way that our very own stem cells are used to repair ourselves! Not having the issues of rejection like organ donation makes the treatment so successful. She calls them "magic cells" which is so wonderful and true! The success of the treatment gave Jenifer 3 more years with her beloved husband, something which they had been previously told was almost impossible. Having experienced the results first hand, Ian decided that they must launch a charity and enable more and more people's lives to be saved and give their families the gift of time with their loved ones. Heart Cells Foundation was born and has raised the money to successfully treat many patients at St Bart's hospital, and have finished two stages of clinical trials, with only Phase 3 remaining until stem cell treatment can be rolled out across the NHS and be accessible for all. Absolutely LOVED chatting to this phenomenal lady, such an interesting life, such an interesting lady and such a wonderful charity, and so so SO important. Check out Heart Cells Foundation website at https://www.heartcellsfoundation.com Have a look at some of their patients, honestly its unbelievable to see how many lives that the charity have changed, not only the patients but their families too. Thankyou so much Jenifer, amazing to talk to you

Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Katy from @kovasupport! Katy talks me through the beginnings of her journey into becoming a business owner. Coming from a career in hospitality, Katy's job was impacted as a result of Covid. Uncertain about the future she ended up using her skills to help businesses in a VA capacity and ended up thriving in the process! Katy and I chat about the scary time transitioning from employment to working for yourself, the importance of that solid support network and the community feel of being surrounded by other women in business. We talk about her nerves at her first wedding event, calming down the bride and trying to calm her own nerves! She tells me that she co-ordinated her OWN wedding too! Listen as Katy tells me about what's next for Kova Support, the new structure change of the business and her passion for events! If you're in need of support for your business or some help with planning your next event, get in touch with Katy! You can find out more here: https://www.kovasupport.com Instagram: @kovasupport You are NOT alone ladies, come and join the conversation! ♥️ Please give the Yes SHE Can Project podcast a follow on Instagram and subscribe! #business #businesssupport #events #womeninbusiness #femalefounders #kovasupport #yesshecan #yesshecanproject

Come and join the conversation as I chat to the gorgeous Lucy Kane! From growing up in a showbiz family, Lucy is incredibly grounded and such a kind soul! Her early memories of singing ALL the time, even subconsciously humming during conversations with friends, music has always been in her heart. Even at the tender age of 6 Lucy was featured on the soundtrack for the film Charlotte's Web, following which she was offered a recording contract, she tells me about the difficult decision she faced and weighing up not being able to have a normal childhood if she was to pursue that avenue at that time. We chat about her amazing journey on ITV's The Voice, some behind the scenes gossip and the fear that she felt stood there waiting for those chairs to turn! Lucy cites it as one of the most terrifying moments ever! She talks me through the exciting turn of events following the show, opportunities that opened up to her and the unlocking of her true passion which is songwriting! This allowing her creativity to flow, not being pigeon holed, especially as she has such a varied taste in music genres, having grown up with so many incredible musical influences. Not only that but writing a song with her brother Jack and collaborating, what a talented family! We discuss insecurities, the way we feel about ourselves as women, the pressure on young girls today with the influx of social media, and take a trip down memory lane back to the days of crimps and cat's cradle! Lucy tells me about the return of panto and the joy of having a live audience after the pandemic, and the special bonds that are formed when you're in the "bubble" of constant rehearsing and performing. It's clear to see that Lucy's heart and soul lies in songwriting, her face lighting up when talking about her recent publishing deal, working on creating songs for other artists, it is her true path! So many exciting things on the horizon for this lovely lady, she is just wonderful and I cannot wait to see what's next for her! Thankyou Lucy it was an utter joy to chat to you! You can follow Lucy on Instagram here: @lucy_kane You are NOT alone ladies, come and join the conversation!

Come and join the conversation with Maria from The Micro Loan Foundation! Join me for this International Women's Day special episode dedicated to this amazing charity that helps women across the world! Maria tells me all about the mission that MLF is on, giving women in Malawi, Zimbabwe & Zambia the chance to become financially independent and change the lives of future generations! By providing financial support in the form of small loans, coupled with unparalleled group training and business support, MLF is helping to facilitate the economic growth of some of the poorest parts of the world, enabling women to set up their own businesses. Maria talks passionately about her work, her dedication is unbelievable! She talks fondly about Mrs Mkonde, an inspirational lady who has been helped by the charity, a lady who was at one point unable to provide sufficient nutritious meals and schooling for her children. However with the business training, small loan of just £22, and support of Micro Loan Foundation, she has transformed her life, that of her children and incredibly that of her entire community!! Growing her business, Mrs Mkonde now employs multiple staff and is making a huge change in her community!! We talk about the amazing ways that MLF are supporting the ladies in sub Saharan Africa by being fully inclusive and building supportive groups, delivering their training by song, dance and roleplay, whereby enabling even women who cannot read and write the opportunity to learn and grow their business! They promote a strong peer support model where the women are able to make friends and support one another on their business journey. We chat about the campaign #WhenWomenLead, that MLF are running as part of International Women's Day 2022, her drive to help keep transforming the lives of women and in turn entire communities! The campaign is showcasing incredible business women from around the world and bringing them together to raise awareness.v Maria chats to me about the many different ways we can get involved by donating, undertaking extreme challenges (white water rafting/running/cycling/climbing) sharing MLF's posts, even just £5 can help transform the lives of these women! Here at the Yes SHE Can Project it is all about amplifying women's voices, giving them a platform to be heard, sharing their inspiring stories and celebrating their success, which is why when asked to come on board with the campaign that mirrors those values so much I jumped at the chance! Would absolutely LOVE for you all to get involved too! To find out more, donate, share, sign up for an event, head on over to https://www.microloanfoundation.org.uk You are NOT alone ladies, come and join the conversation!!!

Come and join the conversation with Esther Stanhope AKA The Impact Guru! A lady with bucketloads of energy, positivity and fun in abundance, Esther chats to me about her passion for helping people conquer their fear of public speaking! After a 28 year career as a live producer at the BBC, Esther was used to being behind the camera and sprinkling her magic helping people feel more confident in front of the camera! Leading to her gaining The Impact Guru moniker, after successfully transforming clients from having no personality to coming ALIVE when they talk! Esther talks to me about her passion for making people discover what's amazing about them, her new membership the "80% perfect club" which is launching in March! Giving people the motivational "ooomph" and "Esther in Their Inbox" weekly, to remind them to take steps to get in front of people and MAKE THEM REMEMBER YOU! We chat teatowels, slogans, mouldy bathsalts and heart attacks! Esther loves a slogan and tells me about her Confidence Booster Jabs, Flexing Your Confidence Muscles, OOOOMPH, and everything in between! Not only that, Esther tells me all about her book "Goodbye Glossophobia: Banish Your Fear Of Public Speaking", filled with amazing stories from her clients that she's helped transform, tips, tricks and FABULOUS techniques that YOU can use! As a special treat to the listeners of the Yes SHE Can Project, she offers her audio book to you gorgeous lot for FREE! You cannot help but smile when you're in Esther's company, her passion, enthusiasm and utter love for what she does just shines through!

Come and join the conversation with Aliza Reger, owner of the luxurious Janet Reger brand! Aliza talks me through her mother's journey into business, and the pioneering movement she was instrumental in creating in the late 60's / early 70's bringing luxury lingerie as a form of self gifting! We chat about her life growing up, being part of the business, accompanying her parents to meetings. Her early involvement in the business doing mail outs, she describes vivid memories of being cross legged on the office floor stuffing envelopes! Growing older, the family business seemed to be a natural progression for her, having been involved from a young age and wanting to continue her mother's brand. Aliza talks fondly of the high profile clients that she was lucky enough to meet, such as Pierce Brosnan, Mick Jagger and one of her idols, the legend that is Cher! Unfortunately Aliza was diplomatic when I asked her if there was any gossip on clients that weren't the nicest! (much to my disappointment!!) Aliza takes me on a journey of the challenges she's faced as a woman in business, and when asked about the difficult times she's faced, her answer was just wonderful. Her graceful response citing the experiences and trauma that we face throughout our lives is merely opportunities to grow, learn, and gain tools to navigate further turmoil, more importantly retaining the positive notion that we WILL get through things. There's exciting times ahead for the Janet Reger brand, a brand new line of home fragrance launching in March, new bed linen, homeware range available at Next and a brand new lingerie line launching later in the year too! A really interesting conversation with a really interesting lady! Thankyou Aliza! You are NOT alone ladies, come and join the conversation! https://janetreger.com

Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Bambi Dhami, all the way from sunny Spain! ☀️ Listen as she talks me through the life events that made her up sticks and move to Tenerife, her events company at the time making it easier for her to make the move as she could work from anywhere in the world. Passionate about dancing and having met her best friend as a dancer years before, she talks me through the adjustment of living in a new country, although tricky to begin with Bambi credits her best friend and her dogs for getting her through the dark times

Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Sandra Garlick, founder of @womanwhouk This lady is such an inspiration! From leaving school with no further education, life circumstances making her face life as a single parent, wanting to better the lives of her children, she studied hard and obtained a law degree! With determination and grit Sandra set up her very own law firm! She talks me through the journey and the freak accident that forced her to stop and re-evaluate everything. The birth of Woman Who followed and has gone from strength to strength. Sandra is passionate about supporting, championing and giving women in business a voice! Sandra tells me how the lessons she has learnt along the way have enabled her to grow personally, we chat about recognising the importance of stepping back, having goals, not just setting the goals , but taking steps to achieve them! From being a shy young schoolgirl, Sandra explains where her inspiration comes from, her childhood belief that she could be anything she wanted to be and how now reflecting on your achievements is an integral part of her personal growth and the goal setting process. We chat about the amazing Woman Who Academy, the awards, and the importance of having people around you that lift you up and support you to achieve your goals! An inspirational chat with an inspirational lady! You are NOT alone ladies, come and join the conversation!

Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Elif Kose @elifkoseofficial @elifkosefashionhouse This lovely lady chats to me about her business, early days of the brand and her passion for making women feel good, not only with her clothing but with her coaching! She takes me through her story of arriving in the UK, having no English whatsoever, to today being the founder of her very own global fashion brand! With entrepreneurial blood and watching her parents working hard in their own businesses she's always had a firm grasp on the dedication to succeed. Coming to the UK and working as an Au Pair, Elif watched English films with the subtitles on over and over again to pick up the language! She talks fondly of the people who have shown her kindness in the early days of her business, the small acts of kindness that she was shown, holding dear in her heart to this very day. Not only does she run a successful fashion brand she is passionate about making women feel good with her coaching for women in business. She is determined to give women the tools to empower women, and enabling them to not only feel great, but know that they can achieve beyond their wildest dreams! She shares her knowledge with others about her business journey and the lessons she's learned along the way. The underpin of Elif's ventures and goals is seeing others succeed. There is a real sense of "tribe" that she is building, she's a great believer in the real power of support and community. She launched a platform called "Confidence Leads To Success" with a series of insightful interviews with women in business to share their stories. Loving shining a spotlight on women she believes that giving others inspiration is a fundamental key to success To go from her humble beginnings, learning a new language, empowering other women in business and now to have built a worldwide fashion brand is just INCREDIBLE! Her positivity personality, enthusiasm and passion for every single aspect of her work is infectious! I envisage working with Elif is like having a best friend in your pocket! Such a interesting lady, her positivity and her desire to bring joy to others just shines through! Thankyou Elif it was so wonderful to talk to you! You can find out more about Elif here: www.elifkose.co.uk Or on Instagram @elifkoseofficial @elifkosefashionhouse You are NOT alone ladies, come and join the conversation!

Come and join the conversation with the inspirational lady that is Rachel Watkyn, founder of @tinyboxcompany! Join me as we chat about the inspiration behind Tiny Box Company, from the beginnings of the business, a chance meeting in a shop with a Radio DJ, culminating in a surprise appearance on Dragons Den! Rachel tells me about behind the scenes of filming the show, in her words her "giant frizball" hair, you will NOT believe what happened and what she had to endure to secure funding! We talk about her traumatic childhood, the health issues she's faced, fires, floods and devastating cancer diagnosis, and at one point having to run the business from her bed unable to physically get out. Rachel is so open and honest about the challenges she's faced, but what's different about her is that there's no sense of self pity, instead she makes jokes! In all seriousness she is a powerhouse of a woman, having to take on caring responsibilities at the end of her parents' lives, her own ill health, and clawed her way back from the darkest times in her life. We discuss the impact of COVID-19, supporting small businesses, mentoring, changing the lives of her staff, at one point the prospect of everything she'd worked to hard to build. Rachel is an amazing woman, and I have no idea where she gets her strength and resilience from! If you're looking for inspiration from a lady who has TRULY experienced a rollercoaster ride in her life, yet still come out the other side with a smile on her face and a wonderful sense of humour, then give this episode a listen! You are NOT alone ladies, come and join the conversation! You can find out more about Rachel on Tiny Box Company at https://www.tinyboxcompany.com

Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Hayley Sparkes! From presenting work, modelling, charity work, beauty segments on This Morning to travelling the world, brand ambassador for fashion labels, Hayley is living the dream! ⭐

Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Faye Barker! Listen as we chat about the beginnings of her career, from watching Blue Peter as a youngster and wanting to be just like the fun presenters, then becoming a runner, earning her stripes and being given her first live broadcast! Faye is grounded, humble and passionate about the culture at ITV. Viewer focused, she tells me about their desire to report the news in a clear and concise way, and leaving their viewers with positivity, in the section "And Finally", showcasing wonderful, heartwarming stories from around the country. We chat about the pressures of having a career and raising a young family, and the ever changing juggle to get that balance just right. Faye tells me how much she loves her job, it's in her heart and she's been in the broadcasting industry since the 90's. A woman of many talents, she chats so casually about being in films, and TV dramas!! A passion for singing since her teens, Faye was lucky enough to be a part of charity singles, raising money for some fabulous causes. When talking about the future, Faye's ultimate goal is to don those sequins for a stint on Strictly! Taking dance classes in her spare time which she loves, I hope we get to see her on that famous dancefloor VERY SOON!! An absolutely wonderful lady, and an absolute pleasure to chat to her. Thankyou Faye! You are NOT alone ladies, come and join the conversation!

Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Olga AKA Big Fat Greek Mother! Her highly acclaimed comedy show El Greco of Hornsey, (which has been at the Edinburgh Fringe!!!) based on her childhood growing up in her Mum's hair salon, we chat about the incredible characters that she encountered and have based her show on! (some loosely, some fairly accurately!) With huge characters like Androulla (a fave of mine!) with her fake tan and being an "Influenzar" she has you in stitches! Her comedy is on point, coming from a place of love and adoration for the find memories she cherishes from her childhood. Olga is a lady who is honest and upfront, telling it exactly as it is, no sugar coating and speaks from her heart. She opens up about the difficult times she has faced, and the strength she summoned at her darkest times. We chat about the negativities surrounding social media, the real need for a balance, the importance of stepping back and having balance, in order to protect your own mental health. Olga tells me about being an advocate for Kidscape, and Social Media Kindness Day, having experienced online trolling herself and understanding the impact that this has on us as people but also the negativities for the next generation

Come and join the conversation with the gorgeous Kylie Dixon!