So.. you've decided to take the leap, you're building, creating and ready for take-off but no idea how to start telling your story? How to communicate what you do clearly. How to become visible and get found online. Then this podcast helps.
Each week I sit down with women in business who turned their next chapter into visible, meaningful work - and found a way to be seen without losing themselves in the process.
I’m Mel, a visibility and brand strategist helping heart-led women entrepreneurs tell the story of their next chapter - in a way that makes the right people say yes. I spent 20 years in brand marketing and CSR - working with the likes of Breitling, Davidoff, Baileys. Yet - when it came to promoting myself - I froze. I did the work, I believed in the work, and then at the last moment I hid the author. The microphone was my cure. And I can help you get there too.
I'm a mama with a little girl in primary school. I've built a portfolio career across brand consulting and helping people with self-marketing, in order to get a job and promote their business. I run Sunny Chapter - a digital studio where we help heart-led experts become visible through conversation-led marketing - turning their stories into content that attracts the right clients. I'm also an introvert who had to teach myself video because hiding in the background isn't an option anymore.
Join us as I talk to women transitioning from employee to female entrepreneurs about building a holistic health, somatic or therapist business. Learn how to market yourself, build business visibility and grow a holistic practice that respects your capacity as a mother.
PS. Stop asking for permission, write your own playbook. Your Way Works (Even if it doesn’t look like everyone else’s).
Bilingual podcast: Ein Teil der Episoden ist in Deutsch und auch hier spreche ich mit Frauen zu diesen Themen: Holistic Health Business, Sichtbarkeit und Selbstmarketing.
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The Untold Power of Motherhood about Raising Future Leaders, How to Fix Self-Esteem Issues and Uncondition Your 'Good Girl' Syndrome - with Gifty Enright
Episode 84
Monday, March 30, 2026 • Duration 46:28
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You're leaving corporate to do work that matters? Here is a gentler way to turn your story into visibility:work with me and start your Sunny Chapter Edit
About today's episode:
What if the guilt you feel when you finally put yourself first is actually proof you're growing?
This week I'm sitting down with Gifty Enright - women's leadership coach, author, TEDx speaker, and someone who has genuinely lived what she teaches. After 30 years in corporate, tracking 14 health symptoms on a spreadsheet and running herself into the ground, she went and found her own answers. Now she helps working women and mothers stop burning out and start building lives that actually feel good to be in.
We go deep on why so many capable women are secretly running on empty - and it's not a time management problem. It's a self-esteem problem. We talk about guilt and what it's really telling you, why owning your new role as the "chief nappy changer" role might be the most powerful thing you do, and the one micro-step you can take today even if you have zero time and zero energy.
What we talk about:
The untold power of motherhood and the importance of raising future leaders
Filling your own cup is not selfish - it's part of the job. When you run on empty, the people you love most feel it most - your kids.
The overwhelm and the doing of a million things is usually a self-esteem issue, not a productivity one
Women in the workplace - from high functioning to burnout
Know what you actually want - so many of us are quietly living out someone else's version of success
Superpower Mother: You are a change master. Everything women navigate and adapt to? It's time we take credit for that
Women's life stages: Power, strategic visibility & society's expectations
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This podcast is for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. Any information shared here, or through linked materials, is meant to provide general guidance and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional, such as a physician, therapist, or coach, for personalized support, diagnoses, or treatment. Use this information at your own discretion and risk.
Alleinerziehend, Youtube Storyteller 400k, Gründerin einer Schule in Uganda - wie geht das denn bitte? / mit Katja Wolf Peace, Love & Om & Podcasthon
Episode 83
Monday, March 16, 2026 • Duration 53:04
Diese Episode ist Teil der 4. Edition des Podcasthon. Podcasthon ist die weltweit größte Podcast-Wohltätigkeitsinitiative, die Podcaster*innen auf der ganzen Welt zusammenbringt, um das Bewusstsein für gemeinnützige Zwecke zu stärken.
Katja von Peace, Love & Om baut seit acht Jahren einen YouTube-Kanal auf — über Menschen, die anders leben. Im Van, in der Jurte, in der Mongolei, neben Nomaden. Über 400.000 Abonnenten folgen ihr heute. Nicht wegen einer Strategie. Wegen echter Geschichten.
Sie kommt aus dem Fernsehen, aus dem Radio, aus der Welt des Klatsch-TV — und hat irgendwann gemerkt: Das bin ich nicht. Also hat sie alles mitgenommen, was ihr genutzt hat, und den Rest losgelassen. Das Handwerkszeug. Die Neugier. Die Kamera. Und dazu eine kleine Tochter im Camper.
In dieser Episode sprechen wir darüber, wie Katja als alleinerziehende Mama ein Business aufgebaut hat, das zu ihr passt - ohne sich zu verbiegen, ohne den perfekten Moment abzuwarten. Über Unschooling im Van und warum das nicht für jeden funktioniert. Über YouTube-Monetarisierung und was wirklich dahinter steckt. Und über den Verein Weltverbunden, den sie gegründet hat - weil sie in Uganda eine Schule gesehen hat, die es nicht gab.
Was dich in dieser Episode erwartet:
Wie Katja als eine der Ersten im deutschsprachigen Raum Vanlife auf YouTube dokumentiert hat
Warum YouTube heute viel schwieriger geworden ist — und was wirklich hinter der Monetarisierung steckt
Wie Schulpflicht und Reisen mit Kind in Deutschland wirklich funktionieren
Was sie jeden Morgen und Abend tut, um als selbstständige Mama nicht im Chaos zu versinken
Wie aus einer Hühnerstelle in Uganda eine Schule mit 405 Kindern wurde
Katja findest du hier:
8 Tools für berufliche Neuausrichtung im Holistic Business (Breathwork, Human Design & Kundalini Energie) mit Karolin König-Baykan - Selbständigkeit als Mama
Episode 74
Sunday, November 30, 2025 • Duration 39:43
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Heute: Business Neuausrichtung als Mama mit Karolin König-Baykan: Wie du nach 8 Jahren den Mut findest, alles loszulassen und neu anzufangen
Karolin nimmt uns mit in ihre persönliche Transformation. Sie erzählt ganz offen, wie sie sich durch Breathwork, feminine Archetypen, Kundalini Yoga und Human Design einen neuen Raum erschaffen hat. Sie spricht über das Gefühl, das entsteht, wenn man weiß "das hier ist es nicht mehr", aber noch nicht weiß, was das Neue ist. Und sie teilt, warum sie ihrer 8-jährigen Website und ihrem kompletten Brand "Goodbye" sagt, trotz perfekter SEO und etablierter Domain.
Wir sprechen über-
Welche Tools konkret helfen: Breathwork, zeremonielle Kakao, Kundalini Yoga, feminine Archetypen, Human Design
Wie du dir im "Crazy-Mama-Business-Alltag" Räume schaffst, um wirklich zu spüren, nicht nur zu denken
Die feminine vs. maskuline Energie im Business:
Wie du aufhörst, den "Marketing Bros" zu folgen und stattdessen deine eigene Art findest
"Erfüllung findest du nicht im Außen" Berufliche Neuausrichtung von innen - Karolin König-Baykan zu Holistic Marketing & Business
Episode 73
Monday, November 17, 2025 • Duration 40:55
Was passiert, wenn eine erfolgreiche Karrierecoach Mutter wird und plötzlich alles in Frage stellt? In diesem ehrlichen und mutigen Gespräch erzählt Karolin König-Baykan, wie die Geburt ihrer Tochter nicht nur ihr Leben, sondern ihr gesamtes Business-Konzept transformiert hat. Nach 8 Jahren klassischem Karrierecoaching folgt sie nun ihrer Intuition statt ihrem Verstand - und zeigt uns, warum das der mutigste Schritt überhaupt ist.
Warum Erfüllung niemals im Außen zu finden ist, und wo du stattdessen suchen solltest
Der Unterschied zwischen "wahren Stärken" und dem, was du dafür hältst - und warum du deine größten Talente oft gar nicht erkennst
Die brutale Wahrheit über HR & Recruiting -Warum Recruiter NIEMALS für dich arbeiten (sondern immer fürs Unternehmen)
Wie Mutterschaft als Portal wirkt und Caroline's radikale Transformation durch die Geburt ihrer Tochter.
Leidenschaft vs. Markt - Was wirklich wichtiger ist (die Antwort wird dich überraschen)
Warum kleine Schritte Momentum erzeugen und wie du Raum für Neues schaffst, auch ohne perfekten Plan
Von der "Huntress" zur "Queen Energy" und wie Frauen aus dem toxischen "Arbeiten, Schaffen, Machen"-Modus ausbrechen können
Karolin ist Karrierecoach und Gründerin von Career Catalyst und hat jetzt ihr neues Business www.feminineevolution.de gegründet. Mit über 8 Jahren Erfahrung im HR- und Recruiting-Bereich hat sie mehr als 4.000 Menschen begleitet, ihre berufliche Erfüllung zu finden. 2021 wurde sie Mama und dieser Moment veränderte nicht nur ihr Leben, sondern ihre gesamte Arbeitsphilosophie. Heute unterstützt sie Frauen dabei, nicht mehr ins "Jobgefängnis" zurückzukehren, sondern ihrer inneren Stimme zu folgen und ihre wahre Kraft zu entdecken und der auch zu folgen :)
Struggling to stay consistent with your new habits and being disciplined in your work? You're not alone!
Let's talk about the importance of self-compassion and tiny steps towards change and how to be kinder to yourself when trying to change (and why your kids need to see it!)
I often explore my own personal challenges through the podcast and this week I reflect on how me trying to change my habbits and patterns affects me, how I handle setbacks and how I improve going forward.
In this episode:
I talk about the importance of discipline and the challenges of forming new habits, particularly in the context of working from home.
I reflect on the the impact of generational patterns on behavior and the significance of role modeling for our children.
I talk about why mindfulness and self-compassion are so important when attempting to change habits, advocating for small, manageable goals to foster sustainable change.
When Your World Ends, Start Creating: The Debbie Weiss Midlife Reinvention Story That Will Change How You See "The Right Time"
Episode 71
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 • Duration 27:57
This is Part 2 of the career and life journey with Debbie Weiss
"I never want to stop saying what's next."
Guest: Debbie Weiss - Bestselling author, speaker, and creator of "The Sprinkle Effect"
What happens when you spend 50 years being the responsible one and suddenly realize you've lost yourself completely?
Debbie Weiss spent three decades running an insurance agency, caring for a father with special needs for 30 years, raising a son on the autism spectrum, and supporting a husband battling mental illness. She was the person everyone leaned on. The one who always did the right thing. The one who handled everything.
But inside? She was miserable and didn't even know it.
At 50, a weekend away with friends changed everything. Debbie realized she'd spent half a century living for everyone else and had no idea who she actually was or what she wanted. Watching her parents live with regret, she made a decision: this wasn't going to be her story.
Now, at 62, while her friends talk retirement, Debbie is just getting started. She's a bestselling author with viral TikTok videos (3.7 million views!), has appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show, and is building an entirely new career helping others step out of victim mode and into their authentic lives. Always afraid to speak in front of people she finally pushes through that fear and realizes - maybe that's what she came here in the end.
On Creating During Crisis
Why Debbie's therapist told her to take a writing course when her husband was diagnosed with terminal cancer
How writing 3,000 words a week gave her control when everything else was spinning
The truth about finishing her book two weeks after her husband died
On Fear and Speaking
The Accountant Who Found Her Sparkle And Became a Bestselling Author: Debbie Weiss on Starting Over at 62 #careerreinvention
Episode 70
Sunday, October 19, 2025 • Duration 38:54
This is Part 1 of the career and life journey with Debbie Weiss
Guest: Debbie Weiss - Bestselling author, speaker, and creator of "The Sprinkle Effect"
What happens when you spend 50 years being the responsible one and suddenly realize you've lost yourself completely?
Debbie Weiss spent three decades running an insurance agency, caring for a father with special needs for 30 years, raising a son on the autism spectrum, and supporting a husband battling mental illness. She was the person everyone leaned on. The one who always did the right thing. The one who handled everything.
But inside? She was miserable and didn't even know it.
At 50, a weekend away with friends changed everything. Debbie realized she'd spent half a century living for everyone else and had no idea who she actually was or what she wanted. Watching her parents live with regret, she made a decision: this wasn't going to be her story.
Now, at 62, while her friends talk retirement, Debbie is just getting started. She's a bestselling author with viral TikTok videos (3.7 million views!), has appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show, and is building an entirely new career helping others step out of victim mode and into their authentic lives. Always afraid to speak in front of people she finally pushes through that fear and realizes - maybe that's what she came here in the end.
Key Takeaways:
Why waiting for the "perfect time" to pursue your dreams means you'll wait forever
The turning point moment that made Debbie realize she'd lost herself completely
How she discovered she was creative after spending 50 years convinced she "didn't have a creative bone in her body"
The game-changing mindset shift from "I'm not this" to "what if I could be?"
Why authenticity on social media (messy hair and all) connects more than perfection
How one vulnerable speech changed the entire trajectory of her life
What it really means to stop being a victim of your circumstances
Warum KI dich niemals coachen kann und wie Frauen WIRKLICH erfolgreich gründen - mit Nadine Krischker
Episode 69
Sunday, October 5, 2025 • Duration 40:44
Willkommen zum 2. Teil unseres Interviews Vom Hamsterrad zur Selbstbestimmung
Nadine Krischker begleitet introvertierte Frauen dabei, ihr Herzensbusiness zu erschaffen. Nach jahrelanger erfolgreicher Marketing-Karriere wagte sie den Sprung in die Selbstständigkeit und unterstützt heute Frauen auf ihrem eigenen Weg zur beruflichen Erfüllung.
Karrierewechsel mit Herz
Vom perfekten Corporate-Leben zur inneren Leere
Warum die Frage "Was will ICH?" am Anfang stehen muss
Umgang mit Ängsten, Zweifeln und gesellschaftlichen Erwartungen
Hochsensibilität als Superpower
Stille Stärken: Hochsensibilität und Feinfühligkeit als Business-Assets
Warum du dir keine "dicke Haut" zulegen musst
Die Kraft der Stille und des Bei-sich-Seins
Business für Frauen & Mütter
Warum männliche Business-Strategien für Frauen oft nicht passen
Frauen brauchen Sinn, Erfüllung und Identität und nicht nur Geld
Das Business muss zum Leben passen, nicht umgekehrt
Selbstführung und die Erlaubnis, Fehler zu machen
Spiritualität & Verbindung
Verbindung zu sich selbst, zu anderen Frauen, zur Natur
Einfache Routinen für mehr Selbstfürsorge
Von der Maske zur Authentizität
Die Kraft des "Wir" statt Einzelkämpfertum
Website: intropreneur-business.dePodcast: Intropreneur Business Podcast (Apple & Spotify)Newsletter: Inner Wisdom Letter
1500 Situps: The 30-day sit-up challenge to build discipline with my 8-year old
Episode 68
Thursday, September 25, 2025 • Duration 11:35
Today's co-host is my daughter Stella
Connecting with your kids can be super challenging at times when you are super busy. I get it.
Instilling discipline into your child's day-to-day routine and even make it fun, can be even more challenging. And yet- discipline is important for success in life.
Not just for our kids - for us too.
Many successful people cite discipline as their main key ingredient for success.
Discipline gets a bad rap but actually - we can really truly free our mind and boost productivity by creating habits and orderliness that in turn create a free mind and strong foundation for success.
And don't get me wrong.. I am not a master at this AT ALL.
But it turns out.. my 8-year old daughter Stella is.
So we created a 30-Day Challenge that did not just show her how fun commitment and discipline can be, it brought us closer together by doing it together. Highly recommend to any mum looking for a fun way to engage and connect with their children, it was SO much fun. And - we both felt an amazing sense of achievement. This little exercise was GOLD in SO many ways.
PS.
Your Next
Remember: You're not doing this journey alone. Your story matters, your struggles are valid, and your dreams are worth pursuing.
If you have a question or need advice, DM me on
From Graphic Designer to Building a Holistic Wellness Practice Mighty Mama & Mom Entrepreneur (And Why Your Health Is Your Family's Heartbeat)
Episode 67
Friday, September 19, 2025 • Duration 54:57
What if the key to being a better mom isn't working harder,but taking care of yourself first?
Today, meet: Working mom Moriah from Mighty Mama Coaching in Canada, who works in personal training and health coaching specificallyfor moms. She went from feeling trapped at a desk to helping moms discover that their health isn't selfish, it's the foundation their whole family needs.
Moriah's journey is beautifully messy and real. She studiedgraphic design, felt like she was in prison sitting at a desk all day, and had the courage to completely pivot. Through life in England, Costa Rica, and raising a toddler, she discovered her true calling: reminding moms that their health is the heartbeat of their whole family.
Key Learnings
Your Health = Your Family's Foundation
She says: "Your health isn't just your own. It's the heartbeat of your whole family." When moms prioritize their health, it creates a ripple effect that benefits everyone. You're not being selfish, you're modeling healthy habits and showing up as your best self.
Make Fitness Fun, Not a Chore
Forget intimidating gym culture. When you enjoy something,you'll actually stick with it. Moriah brings joy and playfulness to fitness because sustainable change happens when it feels good.
Start Small, Build Momentum
Don't try to transform overnight. Even one or two workoutsper week is better than nothing. Small consistent actions build the momentum that creates lasting change.
Strength Training Is Non-Negotiable
Especially after having kids. Think about being able tocatch yourself if you slip on ice at 70, or getting up from the floor without help. It's about staying strong and independent as you age.
Buch: Anders als gewohnt — Coffee-Table-Book über alternative Lebensformen
Für 25 Euro im Monat kannst du ein Kind in Uganda mit einer Schulpatenschaft unterstützen — Schuluniform, Bücher, Mahlzeiten und Gesundheitsversorgung inklusive.
Diese Episode ist Teil der 4. Edition des Podcasthon. Podcasthon ist die weltweit größte Podcast-Wohltätigkeitsinitiative, die Podcaster*innen auf der ganzen Welt zusammenbringt, um das Bewusstsein für gemeinnützige Zwecke zu stärken.
PS - teilweise suboptimale Audio, wir hatten während des Interviews mehrfach Technikprobleme mit dem Online Studio und haben jetzt das beste rausgeholt. Aber so ist das manchmal, genau dann wenn's drauf ankommt, streikt die Technik.
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This podcast is for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. Any information shared here, or through linked materials, is meant to provide general guidance and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional, such as a physician, therapist, or coach, for personalized support, diagnoses, or treatment. Use this information at your own discretion and risk.
Loved this episode? Then it would be the greatest gift for me if you subscribe, leave a review, and share this with another amazing mama who’s ready for her next chapter. Your support helps more women find the courage to rewrite their stories.
This podcast is for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. Any information shared here, or through linked materials, is meant to provide general guidance and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional, such as a physician, therapist, or coach, for personalized support, diagnoses, or treatment. Use this information at your own discretion and risk.
Loved this episode? Then it would be the greatest gift for me if you subscribe, leave a review, and share this with another amazing mama who’s ready for her next chapter. Your support helps more women find the courage to rewrite their stories.
This podcast is for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. Any information shared here, or through linked materials, is meant to provide general guidance and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional, such as a physician, therapist, or coach, for personalized support, diagnoses, or treatment. Use this information at your own discretion and risk.
From terrified insurance agent to discovering her superpower on stage
Why 85-90% of what we worry about never happens (and the rest is never as bad as we think)
The moment she couldn't wait to give her next speech
On Starting at 62
Creating sprinkle gift boxes, gratitude journals, and card decks, all brand new ventures
Why "what's next, what's next, what's next" is her favourite question
How sprinkles became a metaphor for adding joy to life's journey
Loved this episode? Then it would be the greatest gift for me if you subscribe, leave a review, and share this with another amazing mama who’s ready for her next chapter. Your support helps more women find the courage to rewrite their stories.
This podcast is for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. Any information shared here, or through linked materials, is meant to provide general guidance and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional, such as a physician, therapist, or coach, for personalized support, diagnoses, or treatment. Use this information at your own discretion and risk.
Quotes:
"I don't want to be that person at the end of my life looking back saying, man, it flew by so quickly and I didn't do what I was here to do."
"When you suppress yourself, you're suffering. You're trying to hide because what will people think of you?"
"If you don't let your true self come through, just realize that you're not reaching and helping the people that you were meant to help."
"I'm not creative while literally creating all these amazing things it's so typical for us women, isn't it?"
Loved this episode? Then it would be the greatest gift for me if you subscribe, leave a review, and share this with another amazing mama who’s ready for her next chapter. Your support helps more women find the courage to rewrite their stories.
This podcast is for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. Any information shared here, or through linked materials, is meant to provide general guidance and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional, such as a physician, therapist, or coach, for personalized support, diagnoses, or treatment. Use this information at your own discretion and risk.
Loved this episode? Then it would be the greatest gift for me if you subscribe, leave a review, and share this with another amazing mama who’s ready for her next chapter. Your support helps more women find the courage to rewrite their stories.
This podcast is for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. Any information shared here, or through linked materials, is meant to provide general guidance and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional, such as a physician, therapist, or coach, for personalized support, diagnoses, or treatment. Use this information at your own discretion and risk.
You Don't Need a Gym
You can build strength at home with bodyweight exercises orbasic weights. Your living room works just as well as any fancy gym.
Community Changes Everything
We weren't meant to do this alone. Having people whounderstand your journey makes all the difference, whether it's fitness, career changes, or motherhood.
Stop the Comparison Game (and important one for all of us)
Stop measuring yourself against people who are 20 stepsahead. The right people will be drawn to YOUR unique approach, not the shiny object everyone else is chasing.
Trust Your Body and Heart
If something doesn't feel aligned, your career, workout routine, or life choices, then trust that feeling. It's easier to make a change now than stay uncomfortable and miserable forever.
3 Mindset Shifts That Helped This Working mom Go from Graphic Designer to Purpose-Driven Entrepreneur
Your Next:
Remember: You're not doing this journey alone. Your storymatters, your struggles are valid, and your dreams are worth pursuing.
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