Mark Matousek is an award winning and bestselling author, teacher and speaker whose work focuses on transformative writing and self-enquiry. In this episode, we talk about Mark's own pivotal moments navigating change; his writing collaboration with Ram Dass and his book about Mother Meera. Mark shares his writing routine and his current project, a book about Ralph Waldo Emerson. We discuss essence and how our greatest catalysts for change can come from our losses.  You can find Mark online here: Website: https://www.markmatousek.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.matousek The Seekers Forum: https://theseekersforum.com/ If you would like to get in touch with me, Nicola Fisher, you can find me here: Website: https://seedtosource.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seedtosource/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/seedtosource Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seedtosource

Jane Dyer works with business owners and individuals helping them bridge the gap between health and work. In this episode, we talk about how Jane views her lifelong disability and her can do attitude that inspires others to face their own health challenges; how she has grown her business and the importance of having a team around you; the legacy she would like to leave; and her travels with her lorry driver partner. You can find Jane online here: Website: https://tudorroseservices.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TudorRoseBusinessServices/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-dyer-11158098/ If you would like to get in touch with me, Nicola Fisher, you can find me here: Website: https://seedtosource.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seedtosource/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/seedtosource Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seedtosource

Teresa Renton writes for women who are seeking a more intentional, self-fulfilling, and creative lifestyle.  In this episode, we talk about how Teresa came to search for her authentic self and do the things that light her up; her passion for writing and stories; the catalyst for embracing her truth; what she has learned along the way; what she values; and her quest to share her findings with other women and to spread the message that it's never too later.  You can find Teresa online here:  Website: https://ladychicpea.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladychicpea/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeresaRenton  Medium: https://medium.com/@teresasochackarenton  If you would like to get in touch with me, Nicola Fisher, you can find me here:  Website: https://seedtosource.co.uk/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seedtosource/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/seedtosource Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seedtosource

Chris Fisher is the UK’s only completely blind professional woodturner, and the first blind turner to be accepted on to the Register of Professional Turners. He is also my husband. In this episode, we talk about why Chris doesn't want his eyesight back, dealing with failure, finding purpose and inspiring others, using technology as a blind man, the good and bad of sight loss; Bamber, Chris' Guide Dog, and why being blind is who Chris was meant to be. You can find Chris online here: Website: https://theblindwoodturner.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blindwoodturner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blindwoodturner Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blindwoodturner/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/blindwoodturner If you would like to get in touch with me, Nicola Fisher, you can find me here: Website: https://seedtosource.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seedtosource/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/seedtosource Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seedtosource

Nicky Pattinson is a huge inspiration to me. A straight talker, Nicky is a maverick who shares the story of how she navigated decimation and came out the other side, and who now elevates individuals and businesses so that they reconnect to their genius.  In this episode, we talk about what drives Nicky, how we are all someone and how to embrace who we truly are, and why the pivotal moments in our lives teach us what we're good at. We discuss Nicky's need for validation and its roots in her childhood, and how she got back up after the death of her son, Jackson.   Nicky uses some adult language in this episode.  You can find Nicky online here:  Website: https://nickypattinson.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiyaitsnicky/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/HiyaitsNicky  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HiyaItsNicky/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/HiyaItsNicky1  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickypattinson/  If you would like to get in touch with me, Nicola Fisher, you can find me here:  Website: https://seedtosource.co.uk/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seedtosource/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/seedtosource  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seedtosource

Alexandra Cuncev is a storyteller telling inspiring life stories to showcase beautiful and little known projects in the charitable world. In this episode, we talk about Planet Project, a multimedia project celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day. Alex is inviting people around the world to take part on 22nd April 2020 by joining hands, virtually, around the world with their creativity. We discuss storytelling and narrative, why stories are so important for us to find meaning and purpose, and how we enrich each other by sharing our own stories. Alex also speaks about living through the Romanian Revolution which took place in 1989, and how that informs her life today. You can find Alex online here: Website: https://storisse.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storisse/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/storisse_com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storissecom Podcast: https://storisse.com/podcast/ If you would like to get in touch with me, Nicola Fisher, you can find me here: Website: https://seedtosource.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seedtosource/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/seedtosource Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seedtosource

Karen Staniland-Platt is a photographer who is passionate about inspiring women and girls to do what they love and to be seen. In this episode, we talk about Karen's career evolution and her desire to find her own creative outlet; how she found this in photography; the importance for Karen of visibility and being seen, especially for women; the evolution of finding purpose and the lessons learned from growing a business. Damian Lewis even gets a mention! You can find Karen online here: Website: https://www.withpassionandpurpose.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withpassionandpurpose/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wpassionpurpose Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/withpassionandpurposeuk/ If you would like to get in touch with me, Nicola Fisher, you can find me here: Website: https://seedtosource.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seedtosource/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/seedtosource Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seedtosource

Erin Werley is the author of One Truth, One Law: I AM, I Create. In this episode, we talk about how Erin began to hear and talk to her inner voice, which she calls the wise voice of the Universe; the challenges of following your purpose, and how our individual blueprints unfold. We chat about Erin's current book, One Truth, One Law: I AM, I Create, and her forthcoming book, due out in May. Although this episode was recorded several weeks ago, the themes we cover are very relevant. We spoke about the changes that were unfolding at the time and leading people to embrace slow living and a greater connection with nature.  You can find Erin online here: Website: https://www.erinwerley.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinwerley/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuA-7HqmdESZvqHR6NaZcJQ If you would like to get in touch with me, Nicola Fisher, you can find me here: Website: https://seedtosource.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seedtosource/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/seedtosource Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seedtosource

Karen Andrews is a former HR Manager who left her dayjob to become her own boss, and who now creates and sells typographic prints and shares her love of bullet journaling. In this episode, we talk about Karen's transition to working for herself, seeking a more creative and fulfilling outlet and discovering bullet journaling. We chat about finding the clues in what we loved as children and how Karen designed her life around doing the things she enjoys, Karen's podcast 'Being Heard' and the importance of following your curiosity.  You can find Karen online here: Website: https://www.thehappysideof40.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehappysideof40 If you would like to get in touch with me, Nicola Fisher, you can find me here: Website: https://seedtosource.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seedtosource/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/seedtosource Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seedtosource

Katy Carlisle is a Squarespace Expert and Trainer who set up as a freelance under the umbrella of The Wheel Exists in 2013, so that she could be her own boss.  In this episode, we talk about how Katy's business name came about and how she fell into web design, becoming a Squarespace expert; the evolution of The Wheel Exists and how working with a coach helped Katy identify what she wanted to do; fitting work around life in a non-lifestyle business way; and the impact surfing has on Katy's work. We also talk about a back burner project about living differently and sustainably. And, of course, we couldn't have a conversation without mentioning the inimitable Paul Jarvis! You can find Katy online here: Website: https://www.thewheelexists.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewheelexists/ Twitter: hhttps://twitter.com/thewheelexists If you would like to get in touch with me, Nicola Fisher, you can find me here: Website: https://seedtosource.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seedtosource/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/seedtosource Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seedtosource