In Her Own Way

In this episode I talk about my time in Rwanda with Foxglove Project. The things which I learned.   The importance of sustainable NGO work How the women have impacted my sense of community and sense of self.   I then share the ‘6 Ways to Change Your Business Mindset’ -- based on the conversations and time with the women in the Foxglove Self-Help Groups.   If you would like to support a woman in a self-help group please do to www.foxgloveproject.com/donate -- Grassroots Rwanda

Emily Garnett is living a brave life. Her life changed 10 months ago, in one day everything that she knew to be true was radically spun on its head. This podcast is brave. It’s challenging. It’s beautiful. It’s sobering. It’s life-giving. Journey with Emily as she shares her story of living with metastatic breast cancer, how it’s impacted her life, her sense of motherhood and her marriage. She’s incredible. I got off of this podcast and said to my husband “I just interviewed such an amazing woman”. Emily Garnett is a mother, wife, and elder law attorney in New York. She was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in November 2017, the same week as her fifth wedding anniversary and her son’s second birthday. She now utilizes her legal and case management expertise to write the blog, “Beyond the Pink Ribbon,” a near-real time account of her breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, as well as a place for advocacy, education, and support. In addition, she is the host of the forthcoming podcast, “The Intersection of

Have you heard of the term ‘introverted extrovert’? Well, it’s something that I have often joked that I am. But what is it like to be a true introvert in a creative space, as well as a leader of change? How do you navigate sharing the inner-workings of your soul with the rest of the world when it isn’t your comfort zone? How do you balance motherhood, marriage and creating? This is such a powerful conversation with Cate Williams about the process that she has undertaken from being a super shy and quite creative - now leading a movement and kinship of creative women in Western Australia. I wanted to have Cate on the podcast, because I think those who are introverted and have a creative heart in leadership -- can often be mis-understood. I love how she brings a real take on parenting through this journey and the honesty about motherhood as well. A super refreshing and important conversation. Cate Williams is the Founder of the Inspire Collective, a Singer-Songwriter, soon to be Author, a wife and mother of thre

“Guys! I’m in Africa!!!” I thought I’d let you in on a little secret -- I am in AFRICA right now??? Holy smokes! I am living out my dream: sustainable NGO work + Empowering Women + Africa! I am working alongside Foxglove Project to gather the stories, images and triumphs of local women in Rwanda who have been part of the empowerment circles/groups. These groups help to educate, support and empower local women to better themselves, their families and for some become business owners. I have a goal of supporting 100 local women. You are part of this process, with a one-off donation of $30.00AUD which supports 1 one for a lifetime in these groups. If you can donate, please do here: https://grassroots-rwanda-gdg-j778.raisely.com/mishpope ALSO -- I’m relaunching all of my coaching packages! After much reflection and deliberation, I have decided to relaunch with 4 new coaching packages. Offering all different entry points and durations. If you would like to know about it before everyone else -and- grab my ebook “9 W

So ‘school holidays’ are coming up in Australia -- and for those of us who work / run a business it can be really challenging. The pressure of keeping the kids entertained, fed (don’t they ask for food the whole time!) and also maintaining the forward motion of our business. Rhiannon shares her hot tips on how to organise your days/weeks during school holidays so that it’s enjoyable - and - the work doesn’t pile up. She has so many practical and amazing tips that are going to be so useful for many of you. Rhiannon is a business owner, experienced organiser and family enthusiast. She helps startups and small business owners with organisation, productivity, management and systems by helping them implement strategies to clear chaos and improve processes and efficiencies. Rhiannon has crafted her skills as a small business owner and entrepreneur and now enjoys passing on that knowledge to others. As a mum of two Rhiannon is extremely organised but enjoys travelling and spending time with family and friends. Rhian

I approached Susy Parker on Instagram after she commented on one of my posts, and knew that I had to have her on the podcast. Her journey of parenting a kiddo with ADHD, anxiety and oppositional defiance disorder is breathtaking. From reading the warnings of drug labels, questioning the protocol for medicating kids with ADHD and her own journey of understanding her daughter. The true essence of connection in her family, the empowerment which she unearthed and the surprising lessons that she has learned along the way. It’s a eye opening discussion about the process of working with children who are gifted in different ways, working against the societal negativity around ADHD and creating a community online for parents beginning and living within the same journey as her. Susy Parker is an author, blogger, speaker, podcaster and proud ADHD Mama. Susy is passionate about inspiring and educating parents to see their child’s differences in a positive light. She empowers parents to see past their child’s diagnosis an

Ladies! Do you know your finances? Do you know how to invest wisely? Are you being an equal in that conversation? Are you and your partner in alignment with your finances? Deanne brings SO much knowledge. From her own family’s struggles -- success financially -- through her own ‘rock bottom’ moment in her late 20s. Finding herself divorced, and the pennies which she saved, she made a decision. Be wise with her finances, because it was part of her freedom. Deanne shares such amazing tips of women to ‘step into the arena’ as often it’s a ‘boys club’. Such amazing knowledge, so freeing, and in many ways a giant permission slip for women to learn more and become empowered in this area. Deanne Carter – is an Investment Mentor, Speaker, Radio Host and Founder of Womens Money Forum. As a 25+ year investment veteran, De has married a love of learning to her passion for seeing women flourish financially. She illuminates new ways of thinking about money and showcases how to easily embed the strategy of money, investing

Trigger warning: we talk openly about addiction, our past addictive behaviours and the rawness of recovery in this episode. If you feel like this maybe too raw or triggering for you, I totally understand. I have decided to pivot a bit with the content that I speak about on this podcast and want to dig deeper into the gritty details of the human existence. And for me, that is unmasking common perceptions -- in this instance -- addiction. I have asked Odette Cressler to come onto the podcast to talk about her journey with addiction. Starting when she was 14 - until she sought treatment at 24. What does a path of a seemingly ‘ok’ addict look like? How do you blend in, but are silently suffering? If you get married, whilst keeping your addiction a secret, until it surfaces as newlyweds? My goal is to share Odette’s and my experiences as a way to unmask what addition / addicts ‘look’ like in many of our perceptions. How we can be supportive to those who are going through recovery - and more importantly discuss hon

What would happen if you felt called to move your whole entire family overseas to serve? To work within a system which needed fixing? That is exactly what Kim and Jed Johnson did. They moved their entire family to Ukraine to help bring awareness, support and love to the boys of a local orphanage in Zhytomyr, Ukraine. The stories of following her faith, trusting the guidance given and showing up no matter how frustrating the process can be. The stories of the boys - both heartbreaking and beautiful - are shared in this podcast episode. It’s a beautiful episode with so much encouragement, love and vision. I hope that you enjoy. Kim is a wife, mommy of many, RN and co-founder of Wide Awake International. She and her husband Jed moved from Oregon to Ukraine in 2013 with their 4 kids. Since then they have added two more children to their family through adoption and birth. The Johnson family lives in a small village in Ukraine where they work toward the deinstitutionalization of people with with special needs. A bi

I’m gonna go out and say it -- I’m the anti-hustle kinda gal! Why I think hustling is bad. My journey with hustling The draw of hustle and how to find balance with it all. This is for those who are wanting something deeper, something more sustainable and with flow. Mish Pope is Life Coach, Public Speaker and Entrepreneur. You can find out more about her on her website: www.mishpope.com Or follow her podcast ‘In Her Own Way’ www.mishpope.com/podcast. Mish also likes to share her life and inspiration on instagram @mishpope

That place as a new mother, when your soul is craving expansion, but you feel so guilty carving time out to renew?What does it mean to radically love yourself?   How do you tap into your feminine power and create a nourished life?   Kate Alexandra and I discuss it all. In an open, honest and intimate interview we discuss the trials we went through as new moms. The journey of finding your feet after motherhood, and all things in between.   We explored Kate’s radical decision with her popular online program ‘Radical Self-Care’ after knowing that how it was set-up didn’t feel sustainable for her any longer.   Sit back, grab a cuppa and enjoy this nourished and vast episode.   Kate Alexandra is a Sydney-based yoga teacher and women's circle facilitator; mum of two small children; and a passionate advocate of the importance of nurturing yourself. Kate is also the founder of Radical Self-Care Project and creator of the Radical Self Journal. She's a creative powerhouse, a project junkie, loves exploring in nature an

Are you looking for ways to be more efficient with you time? Wondering how to better juggle the demands of work, life and kids? On this podcast episode, the amazing Katy Widrick brings us tools for creating an efficient life and business. Katy is all about life hacks, finding flow and knowing what you’re doing what you’re doing. What are the two questions that Katy asks herself when she’s making decisions? How do you find time for yourself whilst growing a business? Is making money the ‘be all, end all’ when it comes to setting goals? This episode is a gem and what I love is how open and transparent Katy is with her journey as a entrepreneur and mother. Katy Widrick is the owner of Make Media Over, a managed services and consulting company for bloggers, businesses and online influencers who are looking to scale up without stressing out. She's also an Emmy-nominated television and documentary producer, a personal trainer and group fitness instructor and a mom of two. Learn more at makemediaover.com and find Ka

This podcast episode saw me laughing, crying and pondering all aspects of happiness. Is it ok to have crappy days? What is really behind the notion/state of happiness? How do you cultivate the courage to feel and lean into pain? Can we identify differently with our ‘inner critic’? I honestly loved every second of interviewing Dr. Rebecca Ray. I have stalked her online, followed her with reckless abandon and love what she brings to the online space. Her voice is needed in a world of project perfection and a growing sense of loneliness. It’s ironic. This episode is so beautiful, so raw, it’s practical and whimsical. It’s like the best tasting board of discussion around this topic.   Rebecca is a Writer, Speaker, and Clinical Psychologist. Her message centres on the task of living bravely in the truth of our experiences as finders and seekers of inspiration and connection. Rebecca’s first book, Be Happy: 35 Powerful Habits for Personal Growth and Well-Being, hits the shelves in March, 2018. She is also the autho

Did you know that 1 in 3 women in Australia have no retirement/superannuation to live off of?   Did you also know that female entrepreneurs have almost ½ as much saved for retirement compared to women working in corporate jobs? What does it take to not only be wise with your business, but also wise with your future.   I have asked Lacey Filipich, a financial educator, to speak about women and money. How to become, not just ‘financially free’, but more importantly ‘financially independent’. We discuss all things finance. This is such an topic close to me, because it has been something that I have avoided. But after seeing Lacey speak recently about retirement planning from female small business owners, it’s a topic that needs to be discussed more.   It’s not just about living in freedom now, it’s about being independent and secure in the future.   Lacey Filipich is a chemical engineer, financial educator, and non-executive director who started her entrepreneurial journey with a hair wrap business at 10 years o

It’s been a year. I can’t believe that it has been 365 days since I made a radical decision to have Weight Loss surgery. In this episode I discuss the my journey of owning, seeking treatment and uncovering my binge eating disorder. How I decided to have weight loss surgery, what I have learned about my body.   I discuss my recovering now, the areas I still struggle with and most importantly what I have learned. I can’t wait to share this episode with you.   www.mishpope.com

How do you learn to trust yourself when all you’ve ever done is diet, deprive, binge and loathe that relationship you have with food. Holy smokes, this podcast is real, raw, and honest about the process, journey, mindset when you begin adopting a non-diet approach.   It has taken me YEARS to get into this space, and I really wanted to bring Elisabeth on the podcast, because she’s been a beacon of light in my recovery journey. This episode will unwrap (no pun intended!) so many conversations about food, women and body image. Enjoy this, take time to decompress it, it will start a conversation for many of us that has needed to happen forever. Elisabeth is a multi-faceted personal coach whose specialty is helping women to do the head and heart work that facilitates long-term weight loss and devoted self-care. Learn more about Elisabeth here: http://elisabethsmithcoaching.com   The Emerging Lady Empath: https://www.facebook.com/groups/141453503147554/

I love this podcast, because Alison Morgan is just fabulous. She’s down-to-earth, successful and full of practical tools for entrepreneurs. She shares her journey of transitioning from corporate, motherhood, and starting her own business.   What are the tips she’d share with start up entrepreneurs? How so you create sustainability over time? What are her tips for balancing motherhood and running a business? She shares SO much. Wise words, insight and gems in this podcast.     Alison Morgan is one of Australia’s leading Business Coaches, specialising in helping health, fitness, wellness and lifestyle businesses grow their brand and profile. With over 20 years experience in Marketing and over 6 years of private Business coaching Clients with her company relauncher.com.au. Alison knows how to create successful businesses.

What happens when we overextend ourselves so deeply that we drive our car off the road? How do you re-discover who you are when it’s foreign to you to slow down? In this podcast, Kate and I discuss all of this. It’s a giant permission slip for us workaholics. A breath of fresh air and permission to all of us who are the ‘Type-A’, perfectionist, over-achievers. Permission to find space for rest, renewal and flow in our lives.   Kate Cashman, is an award winning rest and renewal coach, educator, author and speaker based in Hobart, Tasmania and traveling around Australia for workshops, coaching and speaking events.   With a background in legal academia and a PhD in evidence law and forensic criminology, Kate finds balance, passion and flow in education, coaching, speaking and research. As a coach, Kate is a multi-passionate professional who uses her legal, management, research and coaching qualifications, together with her personal experience, to help busy professionals live more balanced, simple and holistic li

In this episode Teresa Haws and I discuss what the journey of a corporate women in upper level and senior management. Fascinating reflection on the trials, tribulations and wins of her career spanning over two decades. I loved the rich discussion the the way in which Teresa has navigated and grown with her career. I also loved the discussion of how to work as a leader who is introverted. She received her MBA from Brigham Young University in 2004 and has over 20 years’ experience in business management including: operations, retail management, customer service, direct selling, and purchasing.  This year marks Teresa’s sixth year in management with a prominent essential oils company, and her first year back in the United States after being an international market General Manager for the past two and a half years.  Teresa is passionate about creating stable support structures and removing roadblocks to success. She also enjoys hiking and tutoring young readers in her spare time.