Quits and Giggles

£20K months and a year & a half of purposeful self-discovery with Nicola Pye

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

What will your life look like 18 months after you go all in on your side hustle?

Today we’re getting a glimpse of what’s possible with my fabulous returning guest Nicola Pye. Nicola quit her corporate role to start her Leadership Coaching business after secretly hatching plans to go it alone.

In this episode we see how far she’s come, the things that had the most impact on her business and the low moments that challenged her.

Nicola has smashed it in her first year and a half of business hitting her first £20k month. She shares so much wisdom about what it takes to get there and what you can do to start the business of your dreams.

“You've got to back yourself”– Nicola

You'll hear about:

01:44 - Nicola on 18 months of being an entrepreneur

06:48 - Nicola on how she found her purpose

13:00 - Finding Purpose in Business

20:07 - Launching the Purpose Papers

30:09 - Building a Personal Brand on LinkedIn

28:12 - Celebrating Achievements and Growth

33:02 - Facing Challenges and Low Moments

39:12 - Mindset and Motivation During Tough Times

41:26 - Game-Changing Moments in Business

45:54 - Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Connect with Nicola:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolapye/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nicolapye.theleadershipcoach

Nicola’s website - https://www.nicolapye.com/

My resources:

Find out about Business Badassery: https://bit.ly/BusinessBadasseryPodcast

Get your FREE Badass CEO Morning Routine & Pep Talk: https://bit.ly/CEOMorningRoutinePodcast

Grab your Daily Ritals Bundle: https://bit.ly/DailyRitualsBundleBio

How to ditch imposter syndrome and get your small business known with PR.

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

PR is not just for big business and the mega famous!

Your small business needs you to get out there and talk about your fabulousness, because nobody else will do it for you.

In this episode I am joined by baddass PR expert Pippa Goulden. Pippa transitioned from corporate to entrepreneurship to run her own PR agency 4 years ago. She shares the best ways you can use PR to get your brand out there and build credibility.

You’ll need to overcome that imposter syndrome we all get when we first start out, but beyond that you’ll be in a magical space where you embrace your unique voice and shout about it to the world.

So check out this episode because Pippa knows her stuff!

“You need to be your own hype girl.” – Pippa

You'll hear about:

03:11 - The Journey of Transitioning to Entrepreneurship

05:57 - Understanding PR and Its Importance for Small Businesses

08:53 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Business

12:01 - The Power of Networking and Collaboration

14:46 - Mindset Shifts for Effective Self-Promotion

17:58 - Finding Your Unique Voice in PR

20:46 - Practical Steps to Start Your PR Journey

Connect with Pippa:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pippa_the.pr.set/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pippa-goulden/

Pippa’s Linktree - https://shorturl.at/NSfcM

The PR Set - https://www.theprset.com/

My resources:

Find out about Business Badassery: https://bit.ly/BusinessBadasseryPodcast

Get your FREE Badass CEO Morning Routine & Pep Talk: https://bit.ly/CEOMorningRoutinePodcast

Grab your Daily Ritals Bundle: https://bit.ly/DailyRitualsBundleBio

Why your sh*tty money mindset is keeping your business in struggle mode

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Your money mindset is holding you back from living the life of your dreams.

But you can overcome your money fears and the corporate ideologies of what’s possible.

I am joined by money mindset baddass Ray Dodd, who went from receptionist to earning her yearly salary in a month. She shares her story of overcoming her own money issues and how she tried a million businesses before she found “The One.”

You need to embrace your ambitions without shame and surround yourself with supporters who get what you are trying to do with your business and your life.

So, listen up and leave those sh*tty money mindsets behind.

“You have to remove the ceilings in your mind” - Ray

You'll hear about:

01:22 - An introduction to Ray Dodd

03:53 - Ray's story to running her business

10:30 - Starting a million businesses before the One

11:25 - Ray on becoming a money mindset coach

17:03 - Money mindset transitions

23:21 - Freedom: The double-edged sword

28:10 - Mindset work is an ongoing thing

31:09 - Challenging bullshit stories

32:13 - Ray's advice to new business owners

Connect with Ray Dodds:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ray_dodd/?hl=en

Ray Dodd’s website - https://www.raydodd.co.uk/

The Money Makers Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/RayDoddCommunity/

My resources:

Find out about Side Hustle without Social: https://bit.ly/shwos-pod

Find out about Business Badassery: https://bit.ly/BusinessBadasseryPodcast

Get your FREE Badass CEO Morning Routine & Pep Talk: https://bit.ly/CEOMorningRoutinePodcast

Grab your Daily Ritals Bundle: https://bit.ly/DailyRitualsBundleBio

Feeling Like a Fraud? This Tapping Trick Will Change Everything

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Over the last year EFT (tapping) has changed my business and my life.

I needed a shift to move past the things that we’re blocking me. I never thought when I started tapping it would be the thing that would change everything, but it did.

In this episode, I go through, what tapping is, what it does and importantly how to do it.

I then take you through a confidence building tapping that will stop you feeling like a fraud in your own business.

Mindset is everything in creating your dream business and life, so let’s move past those blocks.

“The goal is to release the fear, the doubt and replace it with badass confidence”– Lauren

You'll hear about:

00:48 - The modality that transformed my life

02:38 - Tapping was the missing piece

04:07 - What is tapping?

05:20 - Where are the tapping points?

08:35 - The start of the confidence building tapping

14:38 - Get more tapping in my private mentorship and group containers

My resources:

Find out about Side Hustle without Social: https://bit.ly/shwos-pod

Find out about Business Badassery: https://bit.ly/BusinessBadasseryPodcast

Get your FREE Badass CEO Morning Routine & Pep Talk: https://bit.ly/CEOMorningRoutinePodcast

Grab your Daily Rituals Bundle: https://bit.ly/DailyRitualsBundleBio

How to start your business and get your first clients without social media

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Let me set this straight….

You DO NOT need social media to get your first paying clients.

I got my first 6 clients in 4 months without social media, which is why I know it works, and it's now worked for over 100 incredible women I have coached.

In this episode I give you the key steps you need to take to get your first clients without socials. I go through everything from my side business success road map, to building confidence and selling.

Don’t let the fear of socials stop you from living your dream life and starting your side hustle.

“You do not need social media to get paying clients”– Lauren

You'll hear about:

01:18 - Overcoming fear and judgment in entrepreneurship

03:36 - Side business success road map

04:19 - The light me the fuck up vision

05:22 - The beta blueprint: Creating an offer

07:50 - Behind the scenes client attraction strategy

10:47 - Building confidence and selling

My resources:

Find out about Side Hustle without Social: https://bit.ly/shwos-pod

Find out about Business Badassery: https://bit.ly/BusinessBadasseryPodcast

Get your FREE Badass CEO Morning Routine & Pep Talk: https://bit.ly/CEOMorningRoutinePodcast

Grab your Daily Ritals Bundle: https://bit.ly/DailyRitualsBundleBio

How Lisa bagged her 1st 2 clients without Social media in just 5 weeks

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

You don’t have to be all over social media to start your business.

My amazing client, Lisa Nunn, refused to use socials to promote her new business but didn’t know how else to find clients. She had the skills and qualifications but no pipeline, which is why she started to work with me.

After nailing her market research, she landed her first 2 clients in 5 weeks, all by using the techniques she learnt in my Side Hustle Without Social programme.

Lisa shares the fears, hesitations and worries she had about doing market research, but also why it was the key to her success.

With hard work, dedication and vision you can create the baddass business of your dreams, just like Lisa.

“Market research is the gift that keeps giving.” – Lisa

You'll hear about:

02:50 - An introduction to Lisa
05:13 - Why Lisa wanted to start her own business
13:18 - Why Lisa wanted to be coached by me
16:05 - Building a business without social media
19:12 - Getting her first clients with market research
25:51 - The power of the Outreach Onion
29:19 - The Business Badassery transition
36:25 - Getting excited about messaging
38:05 - What does the future hold for Lisa?
44:55 - The power of women lifting each other up

Lisa’s resources:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-nunn-65a76917/

My resources:

Find out about Side Hustle without Social: https://bit.ly/shwos-podcast

Find out about Business Badassery: https://bit.ly/BusinessBadasseryPodcast

Get your FREE Badass CEO Morning Routine & Pep Talk: https://bit.ly/CEOMorningRoutinePodcast

Grab your Daily Rityals Bundle: https://bit.ly/DailyRitualsBundleBio

Business Burnout: How to spot it survive it & prevent it

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This week I have to talk to you about burnout.

It is something I have experienced first-hand over the last few weeks, and I want to be totally open with you about it.

First of all, burnout is not a sign of weakness. It is something that shows how resilient, resourceful and amazing you are.

So, I want to take you through why I have been struggling with it, how you can recognise the signs of burnout and how to overcome it.

Talking about this is so important. And I want to empower you to prioritize your mental health and resilience in the face of challenges that you will face as a business owner.

“Burnout doesn't define you.” – Lauren

You'll hear about:

00:48 - My recent experience with burnout

03:22 - Struggling to keep everything going

04:12 - How my marketing suffered

05:14 - Burnout doesn't make you weak

06:20 - Recognising the signs of burnout

09:21 - Survival mode is a strategy

12:25 - How to recover from burnout

15:36 - How to avoid burnout

My resources:

Find out about Side Hustle without Social: https://bit.ly/shwos-podcast

Find out about Business Badassery: https://bit.ly/BusinessBadasseryPodcast

Get your FREE Badass CEO Morning Routine & Pep Talk: https://bit.ly/CEOMorningRoutinePodcast

Grab your Daily Rityals Bundle: https://bit.ly/DailyRitualsBundleBio

How Fiona bagged her first 2 clients without social & became fully booked in just 6 weeks.

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Social media is not the only way to get the perfect clients for your new business.

The most transformational thing you can do to hit your badass business goals is to get clarity on your offers and who they are for.

This was the experience of my incredible client Fiona Kimbell, the founder of Neom Divorce Coaching. She was at the point of giving up, when she decided to join my Side Hustle Without Social program.

Reluctantly she did her market research, and it changed everything. She got her first 2 clients without social media and is now fully booked in just 6 weeks.

Listen as she shares how my coaching programs helped her become a badass CEO!

“It was just unreal the transformation through Side Hustle Without Social” – Fiona

You'll hear about:

02:07 - An introduction to Fiona
03:18 - Where Fiona was at before working with me?
05:21 - What Fiona wanted out of my program
06:41 - The transformational Side Hustle Without Social
09:18 - Selling in a non-salesy way
11:30 - Why Fiona joined Business Badassery
13:07 - The difference between my programs
14:51 - Fiona's achievements since joining Business Badassery
16:57 - What are Fiona's plans for the future?

Fiona’s resources:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/neom.divorce.coaching/

Website - https://www.neomdivorcecoaching.com/

My resources:

Find out about Side Hustle without Social: https://bit.ly/shwos-podcast

Find out about Business Badassery: https://bit.ly/BusinessBadasseryPodcast

Get your FREE Badass CEO Morning Routine & Pep Talk: https://bit.ly/CEOMorningRoutinePodcast

Grab your Daily Rityals Bundle: https://bit.ly/DailyRitualsBundleBio

How Ella went from zero to £10k months in just 6 months: without social media

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

You won’t have a clue what you are doing when you start your business.

Who is my ideal client? Where do I find them? How much should I charge?

My fabulous guest and client Ella Schwarz felt all these things when she started her side hustle coaching business. Now 6 months in, having gone through my Side Hustle Without Social program, she is hitting 10K months and killing it!

Ella built all of this without social media, she trusted the process and was able to quit her corporate 9 to 5 and become the badass CEO she was meant to be.

It hasn’t all been easy, Ella also shares how she has coped with personal challenges whilst building her business.

But Ella’s message is simple, if she can do it, so can you!

“I was able to go places so early on with this business I could not have imagined” – Ella

You'll hear about:

02:15 - Ella's life before working with me as a coach
04:18 - What led Ella to reach out to me
05:05 - Why Ella joined side hustle without social
07:22 - Trusting the process to gain clients
11:41 - Creating a sense of ease with your business
14:52 - Dealing with personal stuff and running a business
17:41 - is the badass CEO version of Ella like?
20:53 - Go for it and create your business
21:33 - Who is my coaching for?

Ella’s resources:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamcoffeewithella/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ella-schwarz/?originalSubdomain=uk

Coffee With Ella - https://shorturl.at/gVZ8A

My resources:

Find out about Side Hustle without Social: https://bit.ly/shwos-podcast

Find out about Business Badassery: https://bit.ly/BusinessBadasseryPodcast

Get your FREE Badass CEO Morning Routine & Pep Talk: https://bit.ly/CEOMorningRoutinePodcast

Grab your Daily Rityals Bundle: https://bit.ly/DailyRitualsBundleBio

The 2 simple shifts that are gonna blow up your business (its not what you think)

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Your baby business mindset is killing your business.

Thinking and acting like a CEO will change everything.

These 2 shifts will help you move away from imposter syndrome and into your badass bitch zone of genius.

You need to embrace your inner CEO to think strategically about the future of your business, how you market and your finances. All things that will have massive impacts.

So don’t get bogged down in daily tasks and stresses that take away from you scaling your business to those 10K months you dream of.

Become your inner badass CEO!

“If you want this business to work you’ve got to step up and become a CEO” – Lauren Leopold

You'll hear about:

00:55 - Think and act like a CEO
02:51 - Baby business owner mindset
04:59 - Set the direction for your business
06:10 - What are the CEOs responsibilities?
09:12 - Overcoming imposter syndrome
10:56 - How to act like a CEO
14:16 - You need to prioritise your business

My resources:

Find out about Side Hustle without Social: https://bit.ly/shwos-podcast

Find out about Business Badassery: https://bit.ly/BusinessBadasseryPodcast

Get your FREE Badass CEO Morning Routine & Pep Talk: https://bit.ly/CEOMorningRoutinePodcast

Grab your Daily Rityals Bundle: https://bit.ly/DailyRitualsBundleBio

How I went full time into my business & replaced my corporate salary in 12 months

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0100

You can have the business you dream of.

You can have 10K months.

You just need to know what it really takes to get there. That’s why in this episode I share how I went from the corporate world to being the boss of my own badass business.

I used my 5 M’s framework: Mindset, Money, Merch, Messaging, and Marketing.

Listen as I go through what each M represents and how they form a crucial aspect of building a successful business. Let’s get you thinking like a CEO, making the right decisions in your offers, and how you communicate them.

This episode is full of actionable steps towards your entrepreneurial dreams.

“I did the mindset work every single day, and I believed delusionally that it was going to happen to me” - Lauren

You'll hear about:

01:05 - How I came to start my business

03:49 - When excitement turned to overwhelm

07:10 - The 5 'M's' you need to start your business

09:40 - Mindset: Think and act like a CEO

14:58 - Money: Working on your beliefs

25:50 - Merch: Get clear on your offers

28:34 - Messaging: What you're saying out in the world

34:37 - Marketing: how to get new clients

My resources:

Find out about Side Hustle without Social: https://bit.ly/shwos-podcast

Find out about Business Badassery: https://bit.ly/BusinessBadasseryPodcast

Get your FREE Badass CEO Morning Routine & Pep Talk: https://bit.ly/CEOMorningRoutinePodcast

Before you go, don’t forget to leave a comment and review if you got something out of this episode!

From redundancy to a 10k Month Business: Rebecca’s Interior design success story

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Are you dreaming of starting or growing your own business?

In this episode, I’m joined by my incredible client Rebecca Hadley, and her journey will inspire you to take that leap.

Rebecca spent 15 years in retail buying before deciding to pursue her passion for interiors. But the road to success wasn’t smooth. After incorporating her business in 2015 with no clear plan, she faced redundancy while on maternity leave—right as COVID hit.

But instead of letting the pandemic derail her dreams, Rebecca saw it as an opportunity to start her business. Fast forward to today and she’s celebrating 10k months, has hired a team of freelancers, and is finally doing the work that she always dreamed of.

Rebecca's story of not giving up when the shit hit the fan and fumbling her way through the juggle of mumming and entrepreneurship is nothing short of inspirational.

“I knew it was within me to make it work, I just needed someone to help me get it out.”- Rebecca

You'll hear about:

03:04 - How Rebecca became an entrepreneur

09:09 - How Rebecca found my world of coaching

10:47 - The challenges of covid and redundancy

15:00 - Having the drive to succeed matters

21:21 - What has changed since working with me?

24:01 - Making time to work on the business

26:04 - Rebecca's first 10K month

30:22 - Working on Rebecca's offer suite

34:29 - Messaging and Marketing

38:14 - Rebecca's 3 tips to aspiring female entrepreneurs

Rebecca's resources:

Website: https://www.makemyhousehome.com/

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/makemyhousehome/

My resources:

Find out about Side Hustle without Social: https://bit.ly/shwos-podcast

Find out about Business Badassery: https://bit.ly/BusinessBadasseryPodcast

Get your FREE Badass CEO Morning Routine & Pep Talk: https://bit.ly/CEOMorningRoutinePodcast

Before you go, don’t forget to leave a comment and review if you got something out of this episode!

Ditching Corporate: How Eva built her dream business while raising a baby

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Do you believe that anything is possible?

Well, in this episode I’m joined once again by my fabulous client Eva Murray to show you that it is.

I first spoke to Eva when she was still side hustling. Now 7 months into life as a full-time entrepreneur she’s back to tell us what it’s truly been like.

After 13 years in the corporate tech and data world Eva became a coach, helping data professionals to be the best that they can be. We talk about everything from the love, clarity and challenges becoming a mum brought to what she wanted for herself and her young family.

She also shares incredible insights into the mindset shifts she has had to make, and how our coaching sessions helped that. Eva has become the boss of her own time and loves it.

Her super inspirational story really does show that when you love what you do and you feel so passionately about something, anything is possible.

“I get to set my own hours. I get to decide what I work on, who I talk to.”- Eva

You'll hear about:

02:57 - Eva made the leap to running her own business
06:45 - What it took to take the leap
10:04 - What did the first day working for herself feel like?
13:34 - The highs and challenges of running a business
19:38 - The mindset shift needed to work for yourself
27:56 - The money conversation
36:12 - Being "in your money"
38:34 - How Eva's offers have evolved

Eva’s resources:

Website: www.evamurray.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evamurray1/
⁠Newsletter: https://deft-inventor-6355.ck.page/c33c75692c

My resources:

Find out more about Side Hustle without Social: https://bit.ly/shwos-podcast

Join my Side Hustle Success Facebook group (https://bit.ly/SideHustleSuccessGroup) A community for badass women running (or wanting to run) service-based businesses on the side of their 9-5.

Sign up to my Biz Bites News Letter (https://bit.ly/BizBitesNewsletter) To hear about the highs, lows (& all the shiz in between) of running your own business. Think tips, tricks, inspiration & a dose of gentle arse-kicking.

Get your free guide to start your online side business without social media- https://bit.ly/StepbyStepGuideBizWoSocial

Burnt out to Badass: How Pauline grew her 6-figure business from nothing

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100

How much is your mindset holding you back from starting or growing your business?

You doubt yourself, your abilities, and don’t get me started on talking about yourself online.

My thriving client Pauline Gidoin did things the hard way. After 12 years of long, unforgiving hours she burnt out and quit with no work in the pipeline. She started from nothing to create her own residential interior architecture studio.

With no plan, the mindset issues she had to overcome were huge, which is why she wanted a coach. We worked on everything from her negative money beliefs, outsourcing tasks and developing her offerings.

Fast forward to today and she has just signed her biggest client to date, hitting her annual goal six months early.

In this fascinating conversation, Pauline gets super vulnerable about the ups and downs of working for herself. We also dive unapologetically into our thoughts on returning to work within a few months of having a baby, taking back control of the parts of our lives that make us who we are.

Pauline shows that hard work, support and the right mindset are the real tools you need to create your business. None of that earn a million pounds in 3 days bullsh*it you see all over social media.

“I didn’t plan ahead, I had no strategy, I was like, f*ck what am I doing?” - Pauline

You'll hear about:

02:45 - Why Pauline wanted to work for herself
04:32 - Did Pauline have a plan?
08:52 - The fear and mindset of starting from nothing
10:55 - How Pauline found her first client
15:46 - Why Pauline needed help from a coach
18:39 - What were the struggles Pauline worked on in coaching
21:22 - Having a baby whilst being an entrepreneur
28:34 - No strategy and in a bad place
35:32 - Pauline's mindset on talking about herself
38:16 - The risk of investing in people
47:10 - Pauline's tips for women just starting out

Pauline’s resources:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mm_studio_interior/
MM Studio Interior - https://mmstudiointerior.com/
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.co.uk/mmstudiointerior/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MMStudiointerior

My resources:

Find out more about Side Hustle without Social: https://bit.ly/shwos-podcast

Sign up to my Biz Bites News Letter (https://bit.ly/BizBitesNewsletter) To hear about the highs, lows (& all the shiz in between) of running your own business. Think tips, tricks, inspiration & a dose of gentle arse-kicking.

Get your free Badass CEO Morning Routine & Pep Talk: https://bit.ly/CEOMorningRoutinePodcast

Before you go, don’t forget to leave a comment and review if you got something out of this episode!

7 lessons from my first year as a podcaster that you can apply to any area of your business

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100

In this special final episode of the season, I mark the one-year anniversary of this podcast by reflecting on the incredible journey of launching it from nothing to amassing 34 episodes and nearly 4,000 downloads.

You’ll hear the 7 lessons I learned along the way and - most importantly - how you can apply them to any area of your business that you’re looking to upgrade.

“Dare to dream it. Keep it in your heart. It WILL happen one day” – Lauren Leopold

You'll hear about:

00:00:53 - Celebrating one year of Quits and Giggles: How this journey began

00:02:45 - Lesson #1: Dare to dream and keep your vision alive

00:04:08 - Lesson #2: Cut the excuses and tackle your mindset sh*t

00:06:05 - Lesson #3: Get accountable and create your support system

00:07:28 - Lesson #4: Why setting goals and making them public is a non-negotioable

00:08:49 - Lesson #5: Don't be afraid to ask for help

00:10:08 - Lesson #6: Talk to everyone about your dreams; opportunities will appear from nowhere

00:12:17 - Lesson #7: Invest in your dreams - you can’t do everything alone

00:14:54 - Lesson #8: Start before you’re ready and let the details unfold

00:15:52 - Lesson #9: Be scrappy and let go of perfection

My resources:

Find out more about Side Hustle without Social: https://bit.ly/shwos-podcast

Get your free guide to start your online side business without social media: https://bit.ly/StepbyStepGuideBizWoSocial

Sign up to my Biz Bites News Letter (https://bit.ly/BizBitesNewsletter) to hear about the highs, lows (& all the shiz in between) of running your own business. Think tips, tricks, inspiration & a dose of gentle arse-kicking.

Before you go, don’t forget to leave a comment and review if you got something out of this episode!

Passion to Profit: How Fran monetised her Side Hustle with SHWOS

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100

If you’re sat there right now dreaming about how to turn your side hustle passion project into a real, legit business, then this episode is for you.

I’m talking to my fabulous client Fran who after getting bored and burnt out with her monotonous nine-to-five, created an Instagram account dedicated to her passion for interior design and amassed a big following. The problem? She was struggling to convert her social influence into actual paying clients.

Listen as Fran reveals how she got her first 2 paying clients in less than 6 weeks and gets raw and real about navigating some serious mindset hurdles in the process.

Fran’s story is a testament that with the right guidance, fierce determination, and a sprinkle of f*ck-it-all bravery, your dream business is within reach.

"The only way to learn and grow is by being scrappy and trying different things. Only then will you understand what works for you and your clients." – Fran Whittingham Hunn

You’ll hear about:

02:30 - Fran's initial struggle with her 9 to 5 and why she needed a change

06:11 - The impact of a lack of direction on Fran’s progress and how she overcame it

12:48 - What motivated Fran to reach out for coaching

24:42 - Fran’s mindset transformation and newfound confidence

30:17 - The magic of creating a beta offer and landing her first clients

35:53 - How Fran visualized her business and future goals

40:22 - The importance of scrappiness and embracing imperfection

Fran’s resources:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/being.athome/

Website: https://www.beingathome.co.uk/

My resources:

Find out more about Side Hustle without Social: https://bit.ly/shwos-podcast

Get your free guide to start your online side business without social media-

https://bit.ly/StepbyStepGuideBizWoSocial

highs, lows (& all the shiz in between) of running your own business. Think tips, tricks,

inspiration & a dose of gentle arse-kicking.

Before you go, don’t forget to leave a comment and review if you got something out of this

episode!

Side Hustle Superstar: How Susie bagged 2 paying clients without touching Insta

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Have you already had a couple of people pay you, but in your head they don’t count coz you already knew them? Well, you’re not alone.

Meet my fabulous client Susie Boutal who as a mother of three with a demanding 9-5 is proof that you can carve out a successful side business without compromising your integrity or sanity.

In this fascinating episode, you’ll hear how Susie’s passion for helping people saw her develop her decluttering side hustle into something more meaningful, which is when her coaching business was born.

She’d had a couple of clients by the time we’d met, but because they were friends of a friends, she felt like she’d cheated. She also had zero clarity on her niche or what she was offering so joined my Side Hustle without Social programme.

And what a transformation! By the time we’d finished working together, she’d honed her niche & created a sexy AF Beta Offer which landed her 2 paying clients, who were complete strangers to her and which helped her finally feel legit.

“Dare to think big, and let the journey unfold. Four months later, you won't be the same, but in the best way possible." - Susie Boutal

You'll hear about:

02:15 - What made Susie decide to start her business and study coaching

04:09 - Overcoming the overwhelm of launching and growing a coaching business

11:47 - Achieving her first ‘legit feeling’ paying clients

18:38 - Evolving her niche to include ADHD decluttering coaching

Susie's resources:

Website: www.aspaceforliving.co.uk

Instagram: @aspaceforliving

Facebook: www.facebook.com/A.Space.for.Living

Facebook Group: A Space for Living

My resources:

Find out more about Side Hustle without Social: https://bit.ly/shwos-podcast

Get your free guide to start your online side business without social media-

https://bit.ly/StepbyStepGuideBizWoSocial

Before you go, don’t forget to leave a comment and review if you got something out of this episode!

From Broke AF to Business Coach Queen: How Tapping blew Hannah’s business up!

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Think that business and spirituality have nothing in common? Think again.

In this episode, I talk to my incredible coach Hannah Rose Cluley. She’s a powerhouse business coach who has helped thousands of women transform their businesses into six and seven-figure enterprises.

Hannah is all about empowering women to elevate their energy, content & sales strategies, which I can personally 100% vouch for.

In this fascinating episode, Hannah tells her story of how she quit her job as a translator to start teaching yoga teacher, then became a self love coach to present day where she’s the UK’s Number 1 Tapping Queen & Business Coach.

She dives deep into how vital energetics and mindset workhas been for her business success. She talks about how our childhood experiences shape our business behaviors and opens up about how tapping (EFT) helped her resolve her own emotional blocks and led to her business sky rocketing.

"You have to elevate your energy to elevate your business. It's not just about strategy; it's about healing and aligning your inner self with your entrepreneurial goals," - Hannah Rose Cluley.

You'll hear about:

04:43 How Hannah quite her job to start her first business

09:52 The importance of starting at rock bottom prices while you’re learning your craft.

20:56 How she lost everything when Covid hit

26:11 How Tapping changed her life and her business

Hannah's resources:

IG:@hannahrosecluley

E: hannahrosecluley@gmail.com

Website: http://hannahrosecluley.com

My resources:

Find out more about my epic group coaching programme: Side Hustle without Social: https://bit.ly/shwos-podcast

Get your free guide to start your online side business without social media- https://bit.ly/StepbyStepGuideBizWoSocial

Join my Side Hustle Success Facebook group (https://bit.ly/SideHustleSuccessGroup) A community for badass women running (or wanting to run) service-based businesses on the side of their 9-5.

Sign up to my Biz Bites News Letter (https://bit.ly/BizBitesNewsletter) To hear about the highs, lows (& all the shiz in between) of running your own business. Think tips, tricks, inspiration & a dose of gentle arse-kicking.

IG:@laurenleopoldthecoach

E: hello@laurenleopold.co.uk

Website: www.laurenleopold.co.uk

Before you go, don’t forget to leave a comment and review if you got something out of this episode!

Office Slave to Boss Babe: How Beth took her side hustle full time

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Think tax and accountancy is dull? Think again. Beth Jackson describes herself as 'Not another pants accountant' and she's on a mission to debunk the financial side of running your business - something that so many female entrepreneurs struggle with (me included before I met her).

But Beth wasn't always running her own business. She was once a corporate slave, who spent most of her days bored out of her mind 'flicking through the shared drive'.

But it wasn't until a drunken message from her sister that she decided to start a side hustle and see if she could take it full time. Get ready to hear her ridiculously honest story of how she managed to quit the corporate world and work for herself, helping small business owners with their tax and accounting.

And that's not all. Beth digs into all the burning finance and tax questions that you're too afraid to ask in case you look stupid... Should I go sole trader or limited company? How much should I be saving for tax? Do I really need an accountant? Beth's got you covered in her unique 'professional unprofessional' style.

'"You have to really piss HMRC off for them to come and take your house. You have to be a real knob" - Beth Jackson,

You'll hear about:

03:24 How working in corporate payroll left her feeling completely undervalued.

07:33 How got her first clients into her side hustle whilst working full-time, even making sales calls in the office bathroom

21:06 How she slowly & sustainably grew that business to be able to quit her job.

25:14 Differences between sole trader and limited company; tax efficiency, limited liability differences.

38:14 Why offering a beta discount to attract initial clients is the best way to go

43:40 Why you'll need to get super visibile eventually if you want to keep your business afloat

Beth's resources:

LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-jackson-2sa/

My resources:

Find out more about my epic group coaching programme: Side Hustle without Social: https://bit.ly/shwos-podcast

Get your free guide to start your online side business without social media- https://bit.ly/StepbyStepGuideBizWoSocial

Join my Side Hustle Success Facebook group (https://bit.ly/SideHustleSuccessGroup) A community for badass women running (or wanting to run) service-based businesses on the side of their 9-5.

Sign up to my Biz Bites News Letter (https://bit.ly/BizBitesNewsletter) To hear about the highs, lows (& all the shiz in between) of running your own business. Think tips, tricks, inspiration & a dose of gentle arse-kicking.

Before you go, don’t forget to leave a comment and review if you got something out of this episode!

STOP falling for this BS: The 7 worst business lies on the internet right now

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 06:00:00 +0100

WARNING: This episode is a tad ranty...

Listen as I dish out some sass and lay bare all the BS that's swirling around the online business world right now.

From those sneaky webinars trying to lure you into high-priced coaching programs to the illusion that you can charge big bucks right out of the gate... I've had enough of these fake AF promises! And don't even get me started on the whole fantasy of passive income raining from the sky.

It's time to wake up and smell the Oat Milk Latte. I'm sick and tired of the false expectations that women are falling prey to right now, so tune in as I set the record straight.

You'll hear about:

03:26 Why Instagram is the WORST place to find your first clients

07:08 How long it REALLY took me to hit £10k months

10:41 What it ACTUALLY takes to start and grow a sustainable business

Resources:

Find out more about my epic group programme Side Hustle without Social: https://bit.ly/shwos-podcast

Get your free guide to start your online side business without social media: https://bit.ly/StepbyStepGuideBizWoSocial

Join my Side Hustle Success Facebook group (https://bit.ly/SideHustleSuccessGroup) A community for badass women running (or wanting to run) service-based businesses on the side of their 9-5.

And before you go, don’t forget to leave a comment and review if you got something out of this episode!

First 2 paying clients with no social media: Zabrina's story

Mon, 20 May 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Getting your first paying client not only feels incredible, it also gives you the belief that you can have a future working for yourself.

In this episode I’m joined by my amazing client, Zabrina Chapman, who just 6 months ago was dreaming of pivoting from her corporate job to the world of interior design. But she was drowning in questions, unsure where to start, and really wanted to avoid social media at all costs.

She shares how she landed those first paying client and all the challenges she faced along the way.

After graduating from my epic programme ‘Side Hustle without Social’, she now feels her business is totally legit and has a bright future.

Listen to see how you can too!

“Ignore the fear or do it scared anyway” – Zabrina Chapman

You'll hear about:

01:40 - An introduction to Zabrina

01:58 - The business problem Zabrina was facing

04:28 - The biggest impacts from coaching with me

08:13 - What was special about the group sessions?

11:57 - Zabrina's achievements from working with me

14:40 - Zabrina's plans for the future

Zabrina’s resources:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zabrinainteriors

Zabrina Interiors - https://www.zabrinainteriors.com/

Fundraiser to Founder: The road to starting your own not-for-profit consultancy with Helen Patrick

Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00 +0100

Becoming a badass female entrepreneur doesn’t always mean completely changing careers. You CAN take control of your career by starting a consultancy within your specialism.

My guest in this episode is Helen Patrick, who is a little bit different from my usual side hustle clients, because she was already working in the charity sector before building her business supporting the causes she cared about.

Helen decided to go back to the drawing board and hire me as a coach. Her business journey has been challenging, it's been confronting, and it's even brought her back to London via a very well-known TV quiz show…

“Surround yourself with positive people so you become teflon” – Helen Patrick

You'll hear about:

01:58 - Why Helen wanted to start her business

06:06 - Helen on getting her first paying clients

07:38 - Why Helen started coaching with me

11:32 - The struggles Helen has faced along the way

17:20 - What does the future hold for Helen's consultancy?

20:55 - Helen's 3 tips for aspiring entrepreneurs

Helen’s resources:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hp100/

My resources:

Find out more about Side Hustle without Social: https://bit.ly/shwos-podcast

Join my Side Hustle Success Facebook group (https://bit.ly/SideHustleSuccessGroup) A community for badass women running (or wanting to run) service-based businesses on the side of their 9-5.

Sign up to my Biz Bites News Letter (https://bit.ly/BizBitesNewsletter) To hear about the highs, lows (& all the shiz in between) of running your own business. Think tips, tricks, inspiration & a dose of gentle arse-kicking.

Get your free guide to start your online side business without social media- https://bit.ly/StepbyStepGuideBizWoSocial

How Janey bagged her first 3 paying clients WITHOUT social media

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100

The “You need to use social media to start a business” myth is the biggest one out there.

Knowing your market and utilising your real-life network is really all you need to get your business off the ground. I know because that’s how I started mine and because I’ve seen it time and time again with the 70+ badass female entrepreneurs I’ve coached.

In this episode my guest Janey tells you just how she did it, so you can too. She shares her experiences of being in my group programme, Side Hustle Without Social, and how the experiences of the other women in there helped her on her business journey.

She also talks about how she beat overwhelm to get the right things done to get her first paying clients - something so many new business owners struggle with.

“If you’ve got a business itch that you just need to scratch, then this group is for you” - Janey Baker

You'll hear about:

01:57 - Janey on what her business is

03:44 - What was the impact of overwhelm on Janey?

04:20 - The actions Janey took from my group program

08:22 - What Janey did to bag her first paying clients

09:40 - The impact of knowing your ideal client

11:08 - Janey on getting her first paying clients

11:53 - The mindset challenges Janey faced

14:59 - What Janey is looking forward to next

16:50 - Who is Side Hustle Without Social for?

Janey’s resources:

Make Fetch Happen - https://www.makefetchhappen.co.uk/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/make.fetch.happen.dog.training/

My resources:

Find out more about Side Hustle without Social: https://www.laurenleopold.co.uk/side-hustle-without-social

Join my Side Hustle Success Facebook group (https://bit.ly/SideHustleSuccessGroup) A community for badass women running (or wanting to run) service-based businesses on the side of their 9-5.

Sign up to my Biz Bites News Letter (https://bit.ly/BizBitesNewsletter) To hear about the highs, lows (& all the shiz in between) of running your own business. Think tips, tricks, inspiration & a dose of gentle arse-kicking.

Get your free guide to start your online side business without social media- https://bit.ly/StepbyStepGuideBizWoSocial

Before you go, don’t forget to leave a comment and review if you got something out of this episode!

What you actually need to build and scale a business with Gemma Gilbert

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100

The business cards, the website, the photoshoot…..none of it actually matters when you are starting a business.

So, what should you be focusing on?

In this episode I’m joined by the incredible Gemma Gilbert, a business coach specialising in all things group programmes. Gemma was the coach who helped me create my group coaching programme Side Hustle without Social, as well as so much more than that.

She shares the things she wasted time and money on at the beginning of her business. Her meteoric rise to a £10k month, plus all the trials and tribulations that she's faced along the way.

I just know that you're going to absolutely love this episode.

“Take rough steps forward, like messy, imperfect action, without having your shit together”– Gemma Gilbert

You'll hear about:

02:23 – Why teaching didn’t fit Gemma’s lifestyle anymore

07:37 - Taking calculated risks for career growth

10:54 – Jumping before you are ready

14:44 – You don’t need things to be perfect to succeed

18:40 – How Gemma struggled with simplifying her business

22:16 – The appeal of evergreen models of business

25:02 - Creating successful group programs with a niche market

28:29 – Why marketing without an offer is pointless

Gemma’s resources:

Gemma’s website - https://www.gemmagilbert.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/gemmagilbert

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gemmagilbertcoaching/

Gemma's Anti-Launch One Sheet: How To Fill Your Group Programme Without Launches

https://www.gemmagilbert.com/anti-launch-one-sheet

My resources:

Join my Side Hustle Success Facebook group (https://bit.ly/SideHustleSuccessGroup) A community for badass women running (or wanting to run) service-based businesses on the side of their 9-5.

Sign up to my Biz Bites News Letter (https://bit.ly/BizBitesNewsletter) To hear about the highs, lows (& all the shiz in between) of running your own business. Think tips, tricks, inspiration & a dose of gentle arse-kicking.

Get your free guide to start your online side business without social media- https://bit.ly/StepbyStepGuideBizWoSocial

Before you go, don’t forget to leave a comment and review if you got something out of this episode!

Just do it: Teacher to Interior Designer with Nikki Deakin

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Transitioning from employee to owning your own business can feel euphoric but is also full of challenges.

After the birth of her first child Nikki Deakin left teaching to go full time into her interior design side hustle. Her new life as her own boss enabled her to work on projects she loved, whilst fitting them around family life.

However, the entrepreneurial journey isn’t always easy and from your troubles there’s always a lesson. In this inspiring episode, Nikki shares the highs and lows from her 5 years working for herself. From juggling childcare to why she started coaching with me and the financial challenges that come with solopreneur life.

But if you take nothing else from this episode, it’s that Nikki wouldn’t be where she is now if she didn’t just ‘go for it’.

“I literally felt like a badass boss bitch”– Nikki Deakin

You'll hear about:

02:08 – Leaving teaching after maternity leave

06:50 – Nikki’s chance encounter that started her business

10:00 - Balancing motherhood and her business

15:42 - Growing a business through word of mouth

17:16 – Why Nikki started working with me

19:40 – Nikki’s struggles with the financial side of business

22:34 – Nikki’s advice to mum’s wanting to start a business

25:30 – Nikki’s top tips 3 tips for starting out

Nikki’s resources:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ndinterior_design/

X - https://twitter.com/ND_interiors

Pintrest - https://www.pinterest.co.uk/ND_interiors/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NDInteriorDesign1

Website - https://ndinteriordesign.co.uk/

Episode resources:

Read You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero - https://www.amazon.co.uk/You-Are-Badass-Making-Money/dp/0735222975

My resources:

Join my Side Hustle Success Facebook group (https://bit.ly/SideHustleSuccessGroup) A community for badass women running (or wanting to run) service-based businesses on the side of their 9-5.

Sign up to my Biz Bites News Letter (https://bit.ly/BizBitesNewsletter) To hear about the highs, lows (& all the shiz in between) of running your own business. Think tips, tricks, inspiration & a dose of gentle arse-kicking.

Get your free guide to start your online side business without social media- https://bit.ly/StepbyStepGuideBizWoSocial

Before you go, don’t forget to leave a comment and review if you got something out of this episode!

Bossing It in Business - Is it really possible?

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

I was recently joined by 4 of my amazing clients for a LinkedIn Live that we recorded on International Women’s Day and there were so many juicy gems in there, that I wanted to share it with you on this podcast.

They got super vulnerable with me and shared their experiences in the early stages of being full-time entrepreneurs - the good, the bad and the ugly.

Listen for a no holds barred view of what it's like to make the leap to self-employment and what it really takes to succeed as a female entrepreneur.

“Failure isn’t the thing I’m scared of. Not doing something is” – Emily Rose Dallara

You'll hear about:

03:10 - Who my clients are and what they do

05:39 - Why they took the leap into entrepreneurship

10:37 - What was key to Eva's success?

14:59 - Nicola's meteoric rise to being an entrepreneur

19:05 - Emily's failure and challenges along the way

25:00 - Eva's biggest challenge and what's kept her sane

28:06 - How does Nicola deal with failure?

30:10 - Their tips for women starting or running a business

My guest’s resources:

Emily Rose Dallara - https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyrosedallara/

Eva Murray - https://www.linkedin.com/in/evamurray1/

Helen Patrick - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hp100/

Nicola Pye - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolapye/

Creating a career to be proud of after losing both parents with Sarah Connolly

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Do you ever feel like you are made for more?

Well, my guest in this episode Sarah Connolly felt exactly the same and that’s precisely why she created her PA business ‘Freedom & Happy’. But it hasn’t been easy.

From the devastating losses of both parents within 18 months of each other that spurred her on to build a career she was proud of, to getting over her huge fear of visibility, worrying about what people would think about her business idea and her ickiness around doing market research.

Throughout her journey, Sarah has never given up, showing true resilience to turn her side hustle into a badass full-time business.

“I just wanted to live a life that I was excited to tell people about” – Sarah Connolly

You'll hear about:

01:55 – The beginning of Sarah’s journey
04:23 – The events that changed Sarah’s life
06:13 – What made Sarah start coaching with me?
09:44 – How Sarah got her first client
12:10 – Sarah’s lack of confidence with market research
16:37 – How Sarah found the right thing
21:44 – The discomfort of putting herself out there
24:20 – What does the future hold?

Sarah’s resources:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-connolly-personal-assistant/

Freedom and Happy - https://www.freedomandhappy.com/

Brutal honesty about her first 6 months of business with Nicola Pye

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

What is life like 6 months after you quit your job and go all in on your badass business

Well, Nicola Pye, is back to tell us all about it.

Nicola was my guest 6 months ago just as she was about to start life working for herself after quitting her corporate role to become a Leadership Coach.

Now, 6 months later she returns to fill us in on how it’s been going with brutal honesty. She gives a breakdown of each month, and shares the biggest tips she has learnt along the way.

This episode is a must listen to get an insight into what life is like in your first year as a badass female entrepreneur.

“Trust that you will make the right decisions for your business” – Nicola Pye

You'll hear about:

01:49 – A reminder of Nicola’s story
02:47 – A monthly breakdown of the first 6 months
07:06 – The mindset Nicola had
10:26 – How Nicola found her place on LinkedIn
16:25 – Nicola on feeling hopeful going into 2024
23:17 – Nicola on outsourcing work
28:25 - Nicola’s tips for aspiring entrepreneurs

Connect with Nicola Pye:

Nicola on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolapye/

Connect with Me:

· Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laurenleopoldthecoach/

· LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leopoldlauren/

· Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CoachLaurenLeopold

· Website - https://www.laurenleopold.co.uk/

My resources:

Join my Side Hustle Success Facebook group (https://bit.ly/SideHustleSuccessGroup) A community for badass women running (or wanting to run) service-based businesses on the side of their 9-5.

Sign up to my Biz Bites News Letter (https://bit.ly/BizBitesNewsletter) To hear about the highs, lows (& all the shiz in between) of running your own business. Think tips, tricks, inspiration & a dose of gentle arse-kicking.

Get your free guide to start your online side business - https://bit.ly/StepbyStepGuideBizWoSocial

Before you go, don’t forget to leave a comment and review if you got something out of this episode!

From 9 to Thrive: Nurturing an Entrepreneurial Mindset with Christian Baker

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Wherever you are on your entrepreneurial journey, you’ll no doubt be be faced with fear and self-doubt. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

You have the power to overcome the limiting beliefs and negative self-talk that hold you back through small shifts in your mindset. You just need to know how.

In this episode I talk to Christian Baker, a high-performance mindset coach, who’s mission is to guide frustrated business owners out of stagnation and overwhelm, and into unshakeable self belief and confidence,

He takes us through why going from corporate employee to working for yourself can cause negative thoughts and - most importantly - how you can overcome them.

“Sometimes the mind just wants to keep us where we are, because it's safe. But what you believe you will achieve” – Christian Baker

You'll hear about:

04:26 – Christian’s story of getting into business
06:58 – The mindset shift of becoming an entrepreneur
10:26 – Self-doubt and inner criticism
17:43 – Overcoming limiting beliefs and reprogramming the mind
24:53 – Self-care for personal growth
29:11 – Improving your mental state
38:37 – Overcoming procrastination and fear

Christian’s resources:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christianbakernet/

Christian’s website - https://christianbaker.net/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bakerchristian/

My resources:

Join my Side Hustle Success Facebook group (https://bit.ly/SideHustleSuccessGroup) A community for badass women running (or wanting to run) service-based businesses on the side of their 9-5.

Sign up to my Biz Bites News Letter (https://bit.ly/BizBitesNewsletter) To hear about the highs, lows (& all the shiz in between) of running your own business. Think tips, tricks, inspiration & a dose of gentle arse-kicking.

Get your free guide to start your online side business without social media- https://bit.ly/StepbyStepGuideBizWoSocial

Before you go, don’t forget to leave a comment and review if you got something out of this episode!

It’s OK if your business empire isn’t built overnight with Laura Walker

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

There are many reasons to make the change from a corporate career to starting your own business.

After a long IVF journey, my guest in this episode, Laura Walker, decided she wanted to be more present for her children. This couldn’t happen in her corporate role, so she chose to retrain and follow her dream of running her own business.

So she trained to be a reflexologist on the side of her job and - like many new business owners - the road wasn’t always smooth.

In this inspiring episode, Laura talks about her experiences with infertility and reflexology that led her down this path, her struggles with self-doubt and dealing with the uncertainty of getting paid irregularly. She also shares why she started coaching with me and the impacts it has had on her business.

“Starting a business is one big learning curve” – Laura Walker

You'll hear about:

02:06 - How Laura felt in her corporate role
05:24 – What made Laura start coaching with me
06:16 – How Laura got her first paying clients
08:45 – How Laura grew her client base
14:44 – The struggles Laura has faced
18:48 – The future for Laura and her business
24:28 – 3 tips for aspiring female entrepreneurs

Laura’s Resources:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/reflexionsbylaura/

Threads - https://www.threads.net/@reflexionsbylaura

Reflexions by Laura - https://www.reflexionsbylaura.com/

From Radio Ad Sales to Interior Designer with Nicole Burnett

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Quitting your job to start a business can leave you full of doubts.

Am I doing the right thing? How do I do this? Will it succeed?

My guest in this episode, Nicole Burnett, had all these feelings when starting her interior design business, especially because she started it 2 months before the pandemic hit. But her entrepreneurial growth mindset made it a success.

She shares her insights into why easing yourself into your business and having a support network around you is vital to achieving your dreams to do what you love.

“Be relentless, you have to keep going” – Nicola Burnett

You'll hear about:

01:44 - What made Nicole start a business?

03:45 - The feeling Nicole had changing industry

06:41 - What's the worst that can happen?

07:23 - The leap of faith to go it alone

10:36 - How Nicole got her first paying clients

13:05 - The importance of support

14:56 - Why Nicole started coaching with me

17:11 - The struggles Nicole has faced

21:53 - Nicole's 3 tips to female entrepreneurs

Nicole’s resources:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wiseowlinteriors/

Wise Owl Interiors - https://wiseowlinteriors.com/

My resources:

Join my Side Hustle Success Facebook group (https://bit.ly/SideHustleSuccessGroup) A community for badass women running (or wanting to run) service-based businesses on the side of their 9-5.

Sign up to my Biz Bites Newsletter (https://bit.ly/BizBitesNewsletter) To hear about the highs, lows (& all the shiz in between) of running your own business. Think tips, tricks, inspiration & a dose of gentle arse-kicking.

Get your free guide to start your online side business without social media- https://bit.ly/StepbyStepGuideBizWoSocial

Before you go, don’t forget to leave a comment and review if you got something out of this episode!

How to supercharge your business in 2024 (whatever stage you're at)

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Are you looking to become a badass boss bitch and achieve big things in 2024?

In this episode I let you into the secret that helped me completely turn my life around, quit my corporate job and start my own coaching business. I go through exercises and tips you can use to do the same and become a badass female entrepreneur.

If I can do it, you can too.

“Just remember, think big, dare to dream” – Lauren Leopold

You'll hear about:

01:18 - The secret to flipping negative thoughts

02:44 - Transforming my life through goal setting

04:57 - The importance of setting goals for success in business

07:48 – Exercises to help visualise your goals

13:20 - The importance of knowing your why

16:59 - Tips for setting and achieving business goals

18:54 – Tell people your goals

2023’s top tips for aspiring female entrepreneurs to start a side hustle

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Today's episode is a look back down memory lane at all the interviews I've done since launching this podcast back in July.

You’ll hear all the best top tips from my incredible clients who are either running a business full time or running it as a side hustle on the side of their job.

From the importance of investing in yourself, to getting clear on your mission and the practical side of getting financially ready to quit your 9 to 5, this episode is jam packed with incredible advice from women who are living the dream of starting their own business.

“Don't be scared to invest in yourself and your business so that you become better” – Marta Balasz

You'll hear about:

01:30 - Marta Balasz: It all starts with your mindset

03:50 - Shelley Hammond: You need resilience

05:11 - Emily Dallara: Get clear on your mission

06:25 - Athina Bluff: Focus on your future

07:23 - Eva Murray: Be scrappy and lose the perfectionism

08:23 - Lauren Dixon: No one gives a fuck what you’re doing

09:44 - Nicola Pye: Be prepared to work hard

11:00 - Kim Bunce: The importance of the discovery call

12:00 - Charlie Clarey: Get your finances in order before you quit

13:13 - Rupa Bharadva: Invest in yourself

Utilising your network to start & grow your business with Eva Murray

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

You do not need social media to start your side hustle. This goes against what so many believe, but it is oh so true.

My guest in this episode is proof. Eva Murray started her side business by utilising her network, with not a social post in sight. Now she’s gone on to build her own successful coaching business helping data & tech professionals get unstuck and find direction in their career.

In this episode she talks about her experiences finding those first clients, and how she went from free work to paid work. She also shares the impact coaching has had on her own journey as well as the challenges she has faced, including the wonderful one of having a baby whilst trying to grow her business.

“Coaching is the shortcut to being successful” – Eva Murray

You'll hear about:

01:58 - What Made Eva start a business?

03:57 - How Eva got her first paying clients

06:28 - Going from free clients to paying clients

09:42 - Eva's journey to coaching with Lauren

15:29 - Having a baby after setting up the business

17:41 - Eva's struggles along the way

21:44 - What does the future hold for Eva?

25:18 - Eva's 3 tips for aspiring female entrepreneurs

Eva’s resources:

Website - https://evamurray.co.uk/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/evamurray1/

It all starts with your mindset with Marta Balasz

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Working on yourself is an ongoing part of entrepreneurship. Self-doubt will always rear its ugly head, but always know that changing your mindset can change your future.

My guest in this episode, Marta Balasz is the epitome of that. She felt unfulfilled in a fast paced corporate environment that ultimately led to burnout. Realising her side hustle aligned with her passions she went for it, but her self-confidence was low until she started coaching with me to work through that imposter syndrome.

Marta talks about life before starting her business and how she got her lucky break. She shares the experience of battling with self-doubt and how she has worked on her mindset, as well as the mistakes she’s made along the way.

“It starts from you and you are your business” – Marta

You'll hear about:

02:37 - What was Marta doing before starting her business?

05:34 - Marta's lucky break

07:32 - How Marta worked out pricing

10:31 - Being plagued with self-doubt

14:41 - Why Marta took on a coach

20:18 - Mistakes Marta has made along the way

22:37 - Where is Marta now with her business?

25:09 - 3 tips for aspiring female entrepreneurs

Marta’s resources:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/embeeinteriors/

Marta’s resources - https://linktr.ee/embeeinteriors

My resources:

Join my Side Hustle Success Facebook group (https://bit.ly/SideHustleSuccessGroup) A community for badass women running (or wanting to run) service-based businesses on the side of their 9-5.

Sign up to my Biz Bites News Letter (https://bit.ly/BizBitesNewsletter) To hear about the highs, lows (& all the shiz in between) of running your own business. Think tips, tricks, inspiration & a dose of gentle arse-kicking.

Get your free guide to start your online side business without social media- https://bit.ly/StepbyStepGuideBizWoSocial

Before you go, don’t forget to leave a comment and review if you got something out of this episode!

Building a five-figure side hustle in six months with Lauren Leopold

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

If I can create a five-figure side hustle in 6 months, then so can you.

In this episode I share how I went from having an emotional breakdown, realising the job I was promoted into was just plain wrong for me, to creating a five-figure business
on the side. You’ll hear about the impact coaching had on me and how I had to get over my negative money mindset about being able to afford it. I also talk about how you can create time for your side hustle in amongst the stresses of life, and how you can find your first paying clients without having to be all over social media.

Building a successful side hustle is bloody hard work, there’s no getting away from it, take it from believe me it IS possible.

“I implore you, just start taking messy imperfect action.” – Lauren Leopold

You'll hear about:

00:51 – How Lauren built her 5-figure side hustle

02:10 – The impact of coaching on Lauren

06:55 – Changing Lauren’s money mindset on coaching

09:31 – Creating time for the side hustle

13:00 – Solving your ideal client’s problems

15:00 – Finding clients without social media

20:03 – Surrounding yourself with your tribe

Busting BS beliefs to become a Successful Businesswoman with Kim Bunce

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100

Launching a new business can be scary, especially when it is a complete career change. You need to be able to overcome that fear and lean into the discomfort to make that dream a reality.

My guest in this episode, Kim Bunce, did just that. She shares how she dreamed of going from social care worker to interior designer, but spent hours procrastinating on things that didn’t matter because of that fear, before realising you have everything perfect to get started

She talks about the “bum quiver moments” that she had to push through to level up her business, struggling with self-doubt and why boundaries are so important.

“I wanted it all perfect before I started. But that was such a waste of time” – Kim Bunce

You'll hear about:

2:22 – Kim’s career change from social care to interior design.

4:44 - Overcoming fears of launching a new business.

8:48 - The self-doubt of growing a business

13:57 – Kim’s struggles with procrastination and perfectionism

20:49 - The importance of clear communication

22:42 - Setting clear boundaries with clients

28:33 - Transforming Kim’s mindset through coaching

Kim Bunce’s resources:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/15thefirs/

15 the firs Interiors website - https://15thefirs.co.uk/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/15thefirs

My resources:

Join my Side Hustle Success Facebook group (https://bit.ly/SideHustleSuccessGroup) A community for badass women running (or wanting to run) service-based businesses on the side of their 9-5.

Sign up to my Biz Bites Newsletter (https://bit.ly/BizBitesNewsletter) To hear about the highs, lows (& all the shiz in between) of running your own business. Think tips, tricks, inspiration & a dose of gentle arse-kicking.

Get your free guide to Start your Online Side Business Without Social Media- https://bit.ly/StepbyStepGuideBizWoSocial

Before you go, don’t forget to leave a comment and review if you got something out of this episode!

Do what the f*ck you want when you want with Lauren Dixon

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 01:00:00 +0100

The freedom to choose is one of the biggest reasons people want to work for themselves. Being free to choose to spend time with your kids, your friends, or go on that holiday whenever you like. It all comes from flexibility. That’s the power of being your own boss. But how do you go from side hustle to fully-fledged bad ass entrepreneur?

In this episode I‘m joined by Lauren Dixon, my social media manager and client. Her side hustle journey began on maternity leave, and she is now hitting £5K months - over triple what she was earning previously - working just 2 days a week.

She talks about why she wanted to start her own business, the mistakes she made and her battles with self-confidence. She also gives 3 incredible tips for aspiring female entrepreneurs who want to do what the f*ck they want when they want.

“At the beginning you need to give it everything you’ve got” – Lauren Dixon

You'll hear about:

02:05 - Why Lauren wanted to start her own business

06:49 - Turning thoughts into reality

11:55 - How Lauren got her second client

18:49 - Why Lauren wanted to start coaching

25:27 - The mistakes Lauren made along the way

32:00 - Having the flexibility to choose

35:45 - Where is Lauren's business at now?

39:25 - Lauren's 3 tips for aspiring female entrepreneurs

Lauren Dixon’s resources:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yoursocialtribe/?hl=en-gb

My resources:

Join my Side Hustle Success Facebook group (https://bit.ly/SideHustleSuccessGroup) A community for badass women running (or wanting to run) service-based businesses on the side of their 9-5.

Sign up to my Biz Bites News Letter (https://bit.ly/BizBitesNewsletter) To hear about the highs, lows (& all the shiz in between) of running your own business. Think tips, tricks, inspiration & a dose of gentle arse-kicking.

Get your free guide to start your online side business - https://bit.ly/StepbyStepGuideBizWoSocial

Before you go, don’t forget to leave a comment and review if you got something out of this episode!

The secret to creating an offer that clients will buy with Lauren Leopold

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 01:00:00 +0100

So many people make the same mistake when trying to get paying clients. They try launching an offer without doing market research. In this episode I share my market research tips and talk you through the consequences of not doing market research at all, something I disastrously experienced myself back in 2021. You’ll also learn the best ways to gather market research and the power of my outreach onion technique.

Stop second guessing what your clients want and create a banging offer by doing market research.

“Market research gives you a ton of clarity on what your ideal client needs” – Lauren Leopold

You'll hear about:

00:44 - The consequences of not doing market research

02:49 - The danger of assuming what clients want

05:11 - How it gives you ideas for new products or services

06:55 - Common mistakes with market research

09:20 - Tips for market research

12:48 - The power of the outreach onion

15:36 - How you can use Facebook groups

My resources:

Join my Side Hustle Success Facebook group (https://bit.ly/SideHustleSuccessGroup) A community for badass women running (or wanting to run) service-based businesses on the side of their 9-5.

Sign up to my Biz Bites News Letter (https://bit.ly/BizBitesNewsletter) To hear about the highs, lows (& all the shiz in between) of running your own business. Think tips, tricks, inspiration & a dose of gentle arse-kicking.

Get your free guide to start your online side business - https://bit.ly/StepbyStepGuideBizWoSocial

Before you go, don’t forget to leave a comment and review if you got something out of this episode!

You need to learn hard and fast to start a business with Shelley Hammond

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0100

Entrepreneurship is not all unicorns and rainbows. Imposter syndrome can hit us all no matter how successful we seem to the outside world.

My fabulous guest in this episode, Shelley Hammond, to all intents and purposes is that person. She has over 100,000 followers on Instagram but don’t let that fool you. Fear and self-doubt still affected her, but the desire to create her own path enabled her to overcome them.

In this episode Shelley discusses the overwhelm she felt channelling a growth mindset and working by herself after years in corporate. How she began to see everything as a learning opportunity, including stepping away from a client. She also shares how being able to make these decisions gave her a sense of empowerment.

“You don’t need to be qualified to start your business” – Shelley Hammond

You'll hear about:

02:39 - What made Shelley start her business

06:58 - The stifling world of corporate

08:05 - Why did Shelley start coaching?

10:38 - Followers don't make a business

13:33 - How Shelley got her first client

16:21 - The challenges of working solo

23:20 - What does the future hold for Shelley?

26:47 - Shelley's 3 tips to aspiring entrepreneurial women

Shelley’s resources:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/studio__shelley/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/262898569511063

Studio Shelley - https://www.studio-shelley.co.uk/

Shelley’s Services - https://rb.gy/eelca

My resources:

Join my Side Hustle Success Facebook group (https://bit.ly/SideHustleSuccessGroup) A community for badass women running (or wanting to run) service-based businesses on the side of their 9-5.

Sign up to my Biz Bites News Letter (https://bit.ly/BizBitesNewsletter) To hear about the highs, lows (& all the shiz in between) of running your own business. Think tips, tricks, inspiration & a dose of gentle arse-kicking.

Get your free guide to start your online side business - https://bit.ly/StepbyStepGuideBizWoSocial

Before you go, don’t forget to leave a comment and review if you got something out of this episode!

From side hustle to 6 figure business with Athina Bluff

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0100

Growing a side hustle to a 6-figure business is no easy feat, but it is totally possible for any aspiring female entrepreneur. My guest today is living proof.

In this fascinating episode, Athina reveals the driving forces that made her want to start her own business, how she got her first client and the three things she believes are needed to take a business to the next level. She also talks about her belief that you must take risks and leaps of faith strategically to grow, and gives great insights into why you need to hire staff to see meaningful growth in your business.

No matter where you are on your side hustle journey, Athina’s story will inspire you to create your own future.

“I was willing to do whatever it took to get it off the ground” – Athina Bluff

You'll hear about:

02:21 - Why Athina wanted to start her own business

03:42 - How Athina got her first client

06:08 - What was the key to making it a success?

06:52 - The challenge of imposter syndrome

08:00 - Taking the leap to go full time

11:44 - The catalyst for Athina needing a coach

13:17 - Taking on your first staff member

16:03 - The power of goal setting

17:32 - Has Athina made any mistakes along the way?

20:11 - Why you need to listen to your intuition

22:34 - Athina's 3 tips to aspiring female entrepreneurs

Athina’s resources:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/topologyinteriors

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/topologyinteriors

Topology Interiors - https://www.topologyinteriors.com/

My resources:

Join my Side Hustle Success Facebook group (https://bit.ly/SideHustleSuccessGroup) A community for badass women running (or wanting to run) service-based businesses on the side of their 9-5.

Sign up to my Biz Bites News Letter (https://bit.ly/BizBitesNewsletter) To hear about the highs, lows (& all the shiz in between) of running your own business. Think tips, tricks, inspiration & a dose of gentle arse-kicking.

Get your free guide to start your online side business - https://bit.ly/StepbyStepGuideBizWoSocial

Before you go, don’t forget to leave a comment and review if you got something out of this episode!

What you really need to know about Niching with Lauren Leopold

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 01:00:00 +0100

Knowing their niche is something I see so many business owners and aspiring business owners struggle with, but it’s the thing that can have one of the biggest impacts on a business’s success. Once you know who you are here to serve it focuses not just your marketing but your services as well. You will no longer be trying to please everyone but focus on your specific target market.

In this episode I’m not only talking about WHY you need to find your niche, but also HOW to find it by answering a simple set of questions, as well as why you need to find your niche, how to define your target market and ideal client.

Let’s get niching!

“It’s not about restriction, it’s actually about focus” – Lauren Leopold

You'll hear about:

00:44 - The struggle to niche in business

02:57 - The worries around niching

03:48 - Niching is all about focus

05:26 - The biggest mistake in niching

07:58 - Defining your target market

09:16 - Questions to work out your niche

12:04 - Defining your ideal client

17:02 - The importance of market research

My resources:

Join my Side Hustle Success Facebook group (https://bit.ly/SideHustleSuccessGroup) A community for badass women running (or wanting to run) service-based businesses on the side of their 9-5.

Sign up to my Biz Bites News Letter (https://bit.ly/BizBitesNewsletter) To hear about the highs, lows (& all the shiz in between) of running your own business. Think tips, tricks, inspiration & a dose of gentle arse-kicking.

Get your free guide to start your online side business - https://bit.ly/StepbyStepGuideBizWoSocial

Before you go, don’t forget to leave a comment and review if you got something out of this episode!

Corporate Talent Director to full-time Leadership Coach in 7 months with Nicola Pye

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100

Imagine the feeling of that first day after you hand in your notice and go all in on your own business. How would you feel? Nicola Pye has done just that, and I have the pleasure of interviewing her to find out how she feels now she is officially out of her corporate job and living her dream of running her own business.

Nicola tells all about her life before working with me and what that tipping point was to start her own business. She reveals what was holding her back from doing it sooner as well as how she created her first offer and the challenges she faced to get things off the ground.

I’m so thrilled for Nicola, and just remember to hold on to that vision of how you would feel if this were your day to quit your 9 to 5 and start your own business.

“This is what I want my life to be about, and I want my work life to be about” – Nicola Pye

You'll hear about:

01:56 - How Nicola's first day as self-employed feels?

02:26 - Nicola's life before working with Lauren

03:30 - What was the tipping point for Nicola?

05:47 - What was holding Nicola back?

08:55 - Creating Nicola's first offer

15:44 - The rocket boost of getting the first client

16:37 - What were the biggest struggles for Nicola?

21:03 - What is next for Nicola's business?

24:05 - Nicola's 3 tips for aspiring female entrepreneurs

Connect with Nicola Pye:

Nicola on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolapye/

Connect with Me:

· Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laurenleopoldthecoach/

· LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leopoldlauren/

· Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CoachLaurenLeopold

· Website - https://www.laurenleopold.co.uk/

Episode Resources:

Connect with Adam Hulme: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-hulme-b4b44079/?originalSubdomain=uk

Connect with Gemma Gilbert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemma-gilbert/

My resources:

Join my Side Hustle Success Facebook group (https://bit.ly/SideHustleSuccessGroup) A community for badass women running (or wanting to run) service-based businesses on the side of their 9-5.

Sign up to my Biz Bites News Letter (https://bit.ly/BizBitesNewsletter) To hear about the highs, lows (& all the shiz in between) of running your own business. Think tips, tricks, inspiration & a dose of gentle arse-kicking.

Get your free guide to start your online side business - https://bit.ly/StepbyStepGuideBizWoSocial

Before you go, don’t forget to leave a comment and review if you got something out of this episode!

Have you got what it takes to run your own business? With Lauren Leopold

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100

What does it really take to turn your side hustle into a fully fledged badass business? One thing that certainly helps is getting guidance from those who are where you want to be. The people who have been through it all and successfully taken the leap into entrepreneurship.

That’s exactly what you get in this episode. I asked my amazing community to tell me what it takes to run a business and they didn’t disappoint. They came up with 12 characteristics, such as being motivated, having resilience and the ability to be kind to yourself. This episode is full of incredible tips for any woman wanting to know what it takes to start your very own business.

“If you really want to make big changes in your life then you have to be prepared to make sacrifices” – Lauren Leopold

You'll hear about:

· The importance of motivation to starting a business

· You need to be an action taker to succeed

· Why you need grit to succeed

· Entrepreneurs need resilience

· Have faith and belief in yourself

· Have passion for what you do & know your why

· Get the right people around you

· Have money saved to tide you over

· Be prepared to make sacrifices

· Most important of all - be kind to yourself

Connect with Me:

· Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laurenleopoldthecoach/

· LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leopoldlauren/

· Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CoachLaurenLeopold

· Website - https://www.laurenleopold.co.uk/

Episode Resources:

Connect with Adam Hulme: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-hulme-b4b44079/?originalSubdomain=uk

Connect with Gemma Gilbert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemma-gilbert/

My resources:

Join my Side Hustle Success Facebook group (https://tinyurl.com/5errn49m) A community for badass women running (or wanting to run) service-based businesses on the side of their 9-5.

Sign up to my Biz Bites News Letter (https://tinyurl.com/bdhznf8w) To hear about the highs, lows (& all the shiz in between) of running your own business. Think tips, tricks, inspiration & a dose of gentle arse-kicking.

Get your free guide to start your online side business - https://tinyurl.com/ympbn6uu

Before you go, don’t forget to leave a comment and review if you got something out of this episode!

Don’t just change your career change your life with Charlie Clarey

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 03:00:00 +0100

Any woman looking to start a side hustle and leave their 9 to 5 must get things set up the right way to make it a success. The problem is knowing what you need to do to be ready in the first place. Charlie Clarey quit her corporate 9 to 5 to start a marketing business so is the perfect person to show you exactly what it takes to quit.

In this episode Charlie gives insights into the steps she took to get ready to leave her 9 to 5, such as getting your finances in order and hiring a coach like Lauren. She also discusses her biggest struggles with starting a side hustle, the challenges of keeping the side hustle secret from your corporate life and the life changing moment that she just went for it.

“Don’t quit your job before you are ready” – Charlie Clarey

You'll hear about:

· Charlie's life before deciding to quit

· Charlie's biggest struggles before quitting

· The challenge of keeping your side hustle secret

· Charlie's learnings from coaching with Lauren

· Charlie's tips to start your side hustle

· The moment Charlie went for it

About Charlie:

Charlie’s purpose is to support busy female founders to tackle their marketing and making it easy by creating an achievable plan to smash their business goals! After 20 years in corporate marketing she is now using these extensive skills to empower female business owners with their marketing.

Connect with Charlie:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/charlieclareyconsulting/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-clarey-87671129/?originalSubdomain=uk

Charlie’s Resources:

Get her free guide on content creation - https://shorturl.at/mqxL5

Join Charlie’s mailing list - https://shorturl.at/hiTU4

Get Charlie’s free digital marketing audit - https://shorturl.at/HQSY2

Connect with Me:

· Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laurenleopoldthecoach/

· LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leopoldlauren/

· Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CoachLaurenLeopold

· Website - https://www.laurenleopold.co.uk/

Overwhelmed in corporate to starting 2 businesses with Emily Rose Dallara

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 02:00:00 +0100

Starting a side hustle without causing burnout is a real challenge for any woman. Knowing the tips and tricks to make the process as manageable, financially secure and time effective is a huge part of making it a reality. Emily left her day job to start 2 businesses, so is the ideal person to give you the insights you need to start your side hustle.

In this episode you will hear about Emily’s life before starting her side hustle and what made her want to start the journey. She also gives insight into the different forms of lead generation that you can use to get your first client and many more after that. Importantly, she discusses how to achieve all of this without burning out.

“For me the biggest thing is the freedom and flexibility of doing what you want” - Emily Rose Dallara

You'll hear about:

· Emily's life before leaving corporate

· Have Emily's perceptions of herself changed?

· What made Emily try coaching?

· The power of discovery calls

· Podcasts as lead generation tools

· How has Emily achieved this without burnout?

· The importance of being strict with your time

· Emily's 3 tips for aspiring female entrepreneurs

About Emily:

Emily is an AC Accredited leadership and mindset coach, who uses a Holistic Growth Coaching method to help overwhelmed leaders thrive, without the burnout. She is also the host of Web 3 and Thrive podcast, CEO & Co-founder of Payant.io and Board Advisor to multiple other impact projects in the space. She was also selected as a Top 100 'Women of The Future' in 2022.

Connect with Emily:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyrosedallara/

Website - https://www.web3andthrive.com/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/emrosedallara

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/emilyinweb3/

Listen to Emily’s podcast Web 3 and Thrive - https://rb.gy/l5cig

Grab Emily’s Friday Email Template - https://learn.web3andthrive.com/thefridayemail

Connect with Me:

· Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laurenleopoldthecoach/

· LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leopoldlauren/

· Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CoachLaurenLeopold

· Website - https://www.laurenleopold.co.uk/

Financial services copywriter to self-employed consultant with Rupa Bharadva

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 01:00:00 +0100

So many women have ambitions of leaving their corporate role to start their own business, but don’t know where to start. They want the freedom to live and create on their own terms. Rupa Bharadva has achieved just that.

In this episode Rupa reveals how her life was before she took the leap and tells us why she wanted to make the change in the first place. She explains how she got her crucial first client, which then allowed her to grow a business on the side and leave her corporate role for good. If you are looking to start your own side hustle Rupa’s insights will be invaluable.

“I wanted to chase that joy and make it part of my everyday” - Rupa Bharadva

You'll hear about:

· Rupa's life before working with Lauren

· What was the catalyst for Rupa 's change in career?

· The process of getting the first client

· Growing a business with a plan to leave corporate

· The fear of sending your first offer

· Dealing with difficult clients

· The tipping point to leave the 9 to 5

· What can people expect when working with Rupa?

· Rupa's 3 tips for aspiring female entrepreneurs

About Rupa:

Rupa is a freelance copywriter who works with small business owners to help them stand out online, get the right kind of customers and grow their sales.

Connect with Rupa:

Website - https://rupabharadva.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rupabharadvacomms/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/rsbharadva

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rupasudrabharadva/?originalSubdomain=uk

Connect with Me:

· Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laurenleopoldthecoach/

· LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leopoldlauren/

· Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CoachLaurenLeopold

· Website - https://www.laurenleopold.co.uk/

Burnt out corporate marketeer to bona fide business owner with Lauren Leopold

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100

I’m Lauren Leopold, the coach for women looking to start a side hustle and leave their 9 to 5. I have not only coached women to live life on their own terms, but I have also lived it as well. I went from being a disillusioned corporate marketeer to starting my own coaching business on the side. So, I know what it takes to get to where you want to be.

In this first solo episode, I give you my back story from my time job-hopping, due to never feeling like I was in the right role to the panic attack I experienced when I reached the top. I also reveal what led me to starting my side business and the challenges I faced, including becoming a mother. I hope this episode inspires you and shows you that you can live life on your own terms.

“My life was completely unrecognisable from what it had been a year ago” – Lauren Leopold

You'll hear about:

· The beginning of Lauren's journey to business owner

· Lauren decided to go to a career coach

· Lauren's moment of realisation

· Lauren decides to take control of her career

· How Lauren got her first paid clients

· Realising your side hustle can be full time

· Your life can change so quickly

· Lauren hands in her notice

· The challenges of a new-born and starting a business

Connect with Me:

· Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laurenleopoldthecoach/

· LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leopoldlauren/

· Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CoachLaurenLeopold

· Website - https://www.laurenleopold.co.uk/

Quits and Giggles - Trailer

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0100

Welcome to the Quits and Giggles podcast, the show that empowers you to quit your 9 to 5 and work for yourself.

I'm your host Lauren Leopold, corporate dropout turned business coach, who has helped over 50 badass women start and grow their dream business on the side of their 9 to 5.

I believe that every single woman deserves to live a life of freedom working for themselves and doing what they love. So I'm here sharing my own actionable insights on how to take your pipe dream and turn it into an actual legit business, as well as interviewing incredible women who've made the leap from employee to entrepreneur.

In this podcast launching on Monday 3rd July, my guests and I are going to give you the inspiration and a gentle but firm ass kick to get you working towards working for yourself.

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· Website - https://www.laurenleopold.co.uk/

My resources:

Join my Side Hustle Success Facebook group (https://tinyurl.com/5errn49m) A community for badass women running (or wanting to run) service-based businesses on the side of their 9-5.

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