Yes SHE Can Project- Stories of amazing women doing amazing things
Yes SHE Can Project- Stories of amazing women doing amazing things
Michelle Leivars
Episode 79: Andrea McLean- Author, Presenter, Speaker, Shame Changer
45 minutes Posted Jul 19, 2026 at 10:12 am.
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Come and join the conversation with the inspirationally brilliant Andrea McLean!

What do you do when you’re ready to write the next chapter of your life?

In this inspiring episode of the Yes SHE Can Project, I sit down with broadcaster, bestselling author and entrepreneur Andrea McLean to talk about life after reinvention, embracing new opportunities and turning lived experience into meaningful work.

Following the release of her deeply personal book- Shameless, Andrea shares why she’s passionate about changing the conversation around shame, how she’s navigating a completely new business journey, and why now is the time to step into the next phase of her career.

Together, we explore what it means to build a business around your story, finding confidence in unfamiliar territory, creating new income streams, and why your greatest challenges can often become your greatest purpose.

If you’ve ever wondered what’s next for you, this conversation is packed with encouragement, practical ideas and plenty of honest reflections.


In this episode we discuss:

  • Andrea’s journey following the release of her latest book
  • Why she’s embracing the title of “Shame Changer”
  • How shame affects confidence, business and everyday life
  • Turning lived experience into meaningful work
  • Building a speaking career and creating impact
  • Why businesses need to rethink their culture around failure and shame
  • Creating psychological safety in the workplace
  • Reinventing yourself at any stage of life
  • Exploring retreats, workshops and new business opportunities
  • Why you don’t need to have everything figured out before taking the next step
  • The importance of saying yes to new opportunities


Your experiences don’t have to define you—they can become the foundation for the impact you make.

Whether you’re starting over, changing careers, building a business or simply trying to work out what comes next, this episode is a reminder that your next chapter can be your most meaningful yet.


About Andrea

Andrea McLean is a broadcaster, bestselling author, entrepreneur and speaker. Through her work, she is helping individuals and organisations rethink shame, embrace vulnerability and create environments where people feel empowered to grow, contribute and thrive.

Buy your copy of Shameless here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shameless-Finding-Freedom-Resilience-Through/dp/0241762812

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Because no matter where you are in your journey… Yes. SHE Can.