In this episode, I am actually the one being interviewed. My friend Alice Rath, CEO of Pippins Digital Marketing, interviews me about my own life and the challenges I have overcome to get to where I am today. From my mental health diagnosis in my first year of university to losing my job and going freelance, I actually surprised myself with how much I have gone through and achieved in 22 years. I hope you enjoy hearing my story or at least the first couple chapters of it anyways.Subscribe and give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram @heyitgetsbetter ------------------------------------------------------Music:  Uplifting Ambient Music Intro by Warm Wolf 

In this episode, I am joined by Alice Rath, a charity sector digital marketer and youth advocate. We chat about working everything out in your twenties and how everyone takes a different path, how to set and achieve goals and also how to let people know what you need on a bad day because we all have bad days.  Alice founded her agency in July 2019, Pippins Digital Marketing, collaborating with purpose-led organisations that empower women and create a world where they can thrive. Alongside this, Alice is the co-host of the Digital Marketing Babes Podcast, which aims to equip marketers with the knowledge to break the mould and achieve anything they set their mind to. Alongside her career, Alice advocates for the priorities of young people in the healthcare and social good sector. Where can you find Alice:Instagram: @pippinsdigitalmarketingInstagram: @digitalmarketingbabesSubscribe and give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram @heyitgetsbetter ------------------------------------------------------Music:  Uplifting Ambient Music Intro by Warm Wolf 

I am joined by Danusia Malina-Derben who is the CEO and Founder of DMD Global, a  Badass Mother of Ten, author of NOISE: A Manifesto Modernising Motherhood and Podcast Host. In this episode, we discuss the biggest challenges Danusia faced to get to where she is today, from being adopted to having her first child at 17. We discuss motherhood and the "noise" surrounding it in society and finally, we talk about the fact that things do get better. Danusia Malina-Derben is a mother of ten children, and still her own woman. From teen mother to tenured Organisational Behavior and Development academic, and onto award-winning, internationally published leadership expert. Danusia traded academia to head a global firm that fixes corporate boardrooms and develops top talent. She also hosts two critically acclaimed companion podcasts; School for Mothers and School for Fathers. Danusia has received praise and recognition from The Sunday Times to Metro, Psychologies to Good Housekeeping. She lives in the South Downs, UK with her family, and their mini-dachshund, Dickie. Visit her online at danusiamalinaderben.com Where can you find Danusia:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/school.for.mothers.podcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danusiamalinaderben/Twitter:https://www.facebook.com/SchoolForMothersClubhouse: https://clubber.one/@danusiamd Subscribe and give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram @heyitgetsbetter ------------------------------------------------------Music:  Uplifting Ambient Music Intro by Warm Wolf 

I am joined by Liam Chennells, CEO of detected and former rugby player, to discuss how he got to where he is today. Liam shares how he went from waking up having to decide whether to spend money getting the tube to work or buying food to the CEO of an upcoming startup that is changing the eCommerce scene. He provides an honest depiction of what life is like when you are in your twenties and building your career but also gives valuable advice about staying true to who you are. This episode was fantastic to record and reminds us all that "there are always blue sky behind the clouds".Where can you find Liam?Instagram: @liamchennellsWebsite: https://www.detected.app/Subscribe and give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram @heyitgetsbetter ------------------------------------------------------Music:  Uplifting Ambient Music Intro by Warm Wolf 

I am joined by Fiona Thomas, an author and freelance writer with work published in iPaper, Grazia, Happiful Magazine and Huffington Post. Her most recent book Out of Office: Ditch the 9-5 and Be Your Own Boss is a guide to freelancing. In this episode, we talk about how Fiona got to where she is now. From her career in hospitality to her mental breakdown in 2012 and then to her career as a writer and advocate for mental health. Where can you find Fiona?Instagram: @fionalikestoblogWebsite: https://fionalikestoblog.com/Out of Office book: https://amzn.to/3cR14QaOut of Office podcast: https://fionalikestoblog.com/out-of-office-podcast/Subscribe and give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram @heyitgetsbetter ------------------------------------------------------Music:  Uplifting Ambient Music Intro by Warm Wolf 

I am joined by Narmeen Kamran who is an event professional, mental health advocate, podcaster, clubhouse pro and many more things. In this episode, Narmeen shares her mental health story and how she has learnt to overcome what life throws at her. Narmeen is a strong and resilient person. Her story about her challenges with her mental health and her perspective on the past truly highlights that things do get better. Narmeen first started in the events industry aged 16 volunteering at comic conventions. Since then she has worked in hospitality and events throughout her studies becoming an AGM at a venue shortly after university. Now with 11 years of experience, she has worked on a variety of events across the world from Olympic sporting competitions to international conferences and awards. Mental Health, Diversity and Personal Development are Narmeen’s passions. She also acts as a strong advocate and speaker on these topics through her own personal experience and growth. Narmeen is involved with multiple industry charities to give back to the industry, most recently creating HospoMasks to raise funds as well as being a qualified Mental Health First Aider. Since her redundancy in the pandemic, Narmeen has launched her own personal brand and started various projects. Desert Island Events is an industry podcast created, produced and hosted by Narmeen as a fun conversation highlighting the heart of the industry, the creativity. Not one to sit still, Narmeen is also running Hospo Book Club, a network centred around personal development and wellbeingWhere can you find Narmeen?Instagram: @eventsnarmeenInstagram: @narniaisonlinePodcast: https://anchor.fm/desertislandeventsClubhouse:@eventsnarmeenMental Health Services:Anxiety UK - www.anxietyuk.org.ukBipolar UK-  www.bipolaruk.org.ukCALM- www.thecalmzone.netMen's Health Forum- www.menshealthforum.org.ukMental Health Foundation- www.mentalhealth.org.ukMind- www.mind.org.ukNo Panic- www.nopanic.org.ukOCD Action-  www.ocdaction.org.ukOCD UK- www.ocduk.orgPAPYRUS- www.papyrus-uk.orgRethink Mental Illness- www.rethink.orgSamaritans- www.samaritans.org.ukSANE-  www.sane.org.uk/supportYoungMinds-  www.youngminds.org.ukSubscribe and give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram @heyitgetsbetter ------------------------------------------------------Music:  Uplifting Ambient Music Intro by Warm Wolf

I am joined by Adam Brazier who is the co-founder of Graffiti Life, co-host and co-founder of Creative Rebels and also a fashion and beauty photographer. Adam gives away so much remarkable life advice in this episode, covering everything from finding his way after graduating in the last recession to how being curious will help you progress in life. For anyone who does not feel like they want the typical 9-5 but they don't know what else to do then this episode is for you.Where can you find Adam and Creative Rebels?Instagram: @adambrazierportraitsInstagram: @rebelscreateWebsite: https://adambrazier.co.uk/Podcast: https://creativerebels.co/Subscribe and give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram @heyitgetsbetter ------------------------------------------------------Music:  Uplifting Ambient Music Intro

I am joined by Lucy Haslam who shares her story of how she went from working at her kitchen table, selling at markets to owning a six-figure business that has its own shop and cafe. Lucy is the founder of Acorn and Pip and before that she was a high school teacher. Lucy shares her inspirational story and how dreaming big, taking risks and planning for her future helped her get to where she is now. This episode is perfect for anyone who doesn't have a plan or wants to change the direction they are going in. Where can you find Lucy?Instagram: @acornandpipWebsite: https://acornandpip.com/Subscribe and give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram @heyitgetsbetter 

I am joined by Olivia Hanlon, the founder of Girls in Marketing, an online community empowers and educated women on their marketing journey. When Olivia started Girls in Marketing she never could have imagined it would grow this big. During the pandemic, she took a risk and quit her full-time job to run it. Since then Girls in Marketing has gone from strength to strength. In this episode, Olivia talks about having to make the decision to leave her job and the challenges she faced. These types of decisions are difficult but also exciting. We also discuss loneliness, a feeling lots of us are familiar with since the pandemic, and Olivia shares her tips on coping with it.Where can you find Olivia?Instagram: @oliviamaehanlonInstagram: @girlsinmarketingWebsite: https://girlsinmarketing.com/Subscribe and give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram @heyitgetsbetter 

I am joined by Lucy Menghini, founder of Six Stories, ex-Marketing Director Social Chain, Podcaster, eComm, Kickstarter. She has a pretty impressive CV! Lucy didn't go to university and she shows that it is essential for a great career. We talk about how Lucy got into marketing and rose to the position of Marketing Director at Social Chain. After getting married, Lucy spent time travelling with her husband, created a podcast with 60+ downloads and grew their Etsy store into an e-commerce store within the bridal industry. Lucy is full of great life advice and plenty of book recommendations. She shares what she has learnt in different aspects of her life, from her career to relationships. Where can you find Lucy and Six Stories?Instagram: @sixstoriesofficialInstagram: @lucymenghiniWebsite: https://www.sixstories.co.uk/Subscribe and give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram @heyitgetsbetter ------------------------------------------------------Music:  Uplifting Ambient Music Intro