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 👏 | The Skin Clinic with Jo Hoare | Boots UK (youtube.com) Jo is also a Multi-Author, we delve into her journey from her very first publishing offer, starting off with a light-hearted, cultural trend publication, Jo's authenticity and unique style of writing is what brought the publishers to her! Jo dishes the gossip on celebrities, her favourite interviewee being Sarah Jessica Parker, we get the inside scoop on the celebs that have turned up drunk and even having their make up done on the floor!!! Such a jam packed episode, so insightful, and just like having a cuppa with a friend! Jo is absolutely fantastic, so much fun and insanely talented at what she does (have a Google and read some of her work, she is AMAZING! Like your BFF is writing to you!) You can follow her here: https://www.instagram.com/jojolizzy

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