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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	Why I’ve Been Away: My Burnout and Business Comeback	19 Oct 2026	00:37:23
Why did I disappear for over a year? I thought £10k months meant I’d made it, until chasing them nearly broke me. In 2025 I was running three huge group coaching programmes, often working 6am to 11pm and posting content about ‘Big money months’ that didn’t feel like me. I was snapping at the people I love, dreading Sunday nights again, and ended up in tears in my GP’s office, signed off for eight weeks. This is the warts-and-all story of my burnout, the coach who told me “business is business”, and how I slowly rebuilt myself and my business on my own terms. I’m sharing everything I learned along the way, from deregistering for VAT and finding my f*ck yeah compass to simplifying my offers and finally emailing my list again. Whether you’re just starting out or years in, these are the lessons I wish I’d known sooner. I never once thought my business was over. And I’m thrilled to be back! “I started chasing somebody else’s version of success.”– Lauren You'll hear about: Chasing someone else’s version of success Red flags of a controlling coach Recognising burnout before it’s too late Why deregistering from VAT eased pressure Using values to rediscover who you are Setting working hours around family life Stripping back to three simple offers Getting back out there after time away Why your email list hasn’t forgotten you Setting money goals without burning out Checking your support still feels right Telling your story in your own voice My resources: Insta: @laurenleopoldthecoach - https://www.instagram.com/laurenleopoldthecoach Nicola Pye: https://www.instagram.com/nicolapye.theleadershipcoach/
	Quits & Giggles Is Back! Start and Grow a Business You Love	14 Oct 2026	00:03:07
Quits & Giggles is back! In 2025, extreme burnout made me step away from pretty much everything, this podcast included. I needed to recover and rebuild my business in a way that actually works for me and my family. Now I’m back with a bang, and the show has evolved. Whether you’re dreaming about quitting the 9-to-5 or years in and wondering what TF to do next, this one’s for you. Expect the brilliant, brutal and completely bonkers bits of business: mindset, money, marketing and defining success on your own terms. Sometimes it’s just me, sometimes I’m joined by badass women building businesses they f*cking love. New episodes drop Monday 19th October. Hit subscribe so the first one lands straight in your feed! “Running my own business has been a proper roller coaster”– Lauren You'll hear about: The highs and lows of business Rebuilding a business that works for you Why the show is back now How the show evolved with listeners Quieting the shitty committee in your head Packaging and pricing your offers Surviving the feast or famine roller coaster Finding clients without becoming a content creator Defining success on your own terms Solo episodes and inspiring guest stories My resources: Insta: @laurenleopoldthecoach - https://www.instagram.com/laurenleopoldthecoach
	£20K months and a year & a half of purposeful self-discovery with Nicola Pye	24 Mar 2025	00:48:42
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 Sign up to my FREE weekly newsletter for exclusive discounts, inspo & arse-kicking: https://bit.ly/BizBitesNewsletter
	How to ditch imposter syndrome and get your small business known with PR.	10 Mar 2025	00:28:27
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 Sign up to my FREE weekly newsletter for exclusive discounts, inspo & arse-kicking: https://bit.ly/BizBitesNewsletter
	Why your sh*tty money mindset is keeping your business in struggle mode	24 Feb 2025	00:37:37
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 Sign up to my FREE weekly newsletter for exclusive discounts, inspo & arse-kicking: https://bit.ly/BizBitesNewsletter
	Feeling Like a Fraud? This Tapping Trick Will Change Everything	03 Feb 2025	00:15:22
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 Sign up to my FREE weekly newsletter for exclusive discounts, inspo & arse-kicking: https://bit.ly/BizBitesNewsletter
	How to start your business and get your first clients without social media	20 Jan 2025	00:13:50
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 Sign up to my FREE weekly newsletter for exclusive discounts, inspo & arse-kicking: https://bit.ly/BizBitesNewsletter
	How Lisa bagged her 1st 2 clients without Social media in just 5 weeks	06 Jan 2025	00:48:19
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 Sign up to my FREE weekly newsletter for exclusive discounts, inspo & arse-kicking: https://bit.ly/BizBitesNewsletter
	Business Burnout: How to spot it survive it & prevent it	23 Dec 2024	00:20:04
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 Sign up to my FREE weekly newsletter for exclusive discounts, inspo & arse-kicking: https://bit.ly/BizBitesNewsletter
	How Fiona bagged her first 2 clients without social & became fully booked in just 6 weeks.	09 Dec 2024	00:18:24
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 Sign up to my FREE weekly newsletter for exclusive discounts, inspo & arse-kicking: https://bit.ly/BizBitesNewsletter
	How Ella went from zero to £10k months in just 6 months: without social media	25 Nov 2024	00:22:07
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 Sign up to my FREE weekly newsletter for exclusive discounts, inspo & arse-kicking: https://bit.ly/BizBitesNewsletter
	The 2 simple shifts that are gonna blow up your business (its not what you think)	04 Nov 2024	00:18:52
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 Sign up to my FREE weekly newsletter for exclusive discounts, inspo & arse-kicking: https://bit.ly/BizBitesNewsletter
	How I went full time into my business & replaced my corporate salary in 12 months	11 Oct 2024	00:42:31
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 Sign up to my FREE weekly newsletter for exclusive discounts, inspo & arse-kicking: https://bit.ly/BizBitesNewsletter 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	29 Sep 2024	00:41:00
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 Sign up to my FREE weekly newsletter for exclusive discounts, inspo & arse-kicking: https://bit.ly/BizBitesNewsletter 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	15 Sep 2024	00:43:44
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	01 Sep 2024	00:47:55
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 bullshit you see all over social media. “I didn’t plan ahead, I had no strategy, I was like, fck 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	14 Jul 2024	00:18:13
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	29 Jun 2024	00:18:49
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 fck-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 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!
	Side Hustle Superstar: How Susie bagged 2 paying clients without touching Insta	23 Jun 2024	00:16:30
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 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!
	Office Slave to Boss Babe: How Beth took her side hustle full time	09 Jun 2024	00:43:16
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	03 Jun 2024	00:11:17
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. 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. 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	19 May 2024	00:15:03
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/ 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 Before you go, don’t forget to leave a comment and review if you got something out of this episode!
	Fundraiser to Founder: The road to starting your own not-for-profit consultancy with Helen Patrick	05 May 2024	00:23:41
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	21 Apr 2024	00:19:14
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	07 Apr 2024	00:30:28
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	25 Mar 2024	00:31:24
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?	18 Mar 2024	00:31:22
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/ 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!
	Creating a career to be proud of after losing both parents with Sarah Connolly	11 Mar 2024	00:28:50
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/ 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!
	Brutal honesty about her first 6 months of business with Nicola Pye	26 Feb 2024	00:32:41
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	12 Feb 2024	00:41:44
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	29 Jan 2024	00:26:58
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/ 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!
	From Radio Ad Sales to Interior Designer with Nicole Burnett	15 Jan 2024	00:27:01
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)	01 Jan 2024	00:20:15
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 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!
	2023’s top tips for aspiring female entrepreneurs to start a side hustle	18 Dec 2023	00:15:52
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 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!
	Utilising your network to start & grow your business with Eva Murray	04 Dec 2023	00:30:04
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/ 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
	It all starts with your mindset with Marta Balasz	20 Nov 2023	00:28:33
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	06 Nov 2023	00:23:36
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 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!
	Busting BS beliefs to become a Successful Businesswoman with Kim Bunce	22 Oct 2023	00:30:01
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	09 Oct 2023	00:44:15
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	25 Sep 2023	00:18:07
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	10 Sep 2023	00:31:23
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	27 Aug 2023	00:27:12
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	14 Aug 2023	00:18:13
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	30 Jul 2023	00:30:14
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	16 Jul 2023	00:25:26
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	03 Jul 2023	00:27:39
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/ 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!
	Overwhelmed in corporate to starting 2 businesses with Emily Rose Dallara	03 Jul 2023	00:28:20
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/ 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!
	Financial services copywriter to self-employed consultant with Rupa Bharadva	03 Jul 2023	00:26:13
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/ 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!
	Burnt out corporate marketeer to bona fide business owner with Lauren Leopold	02 Jul 2023	00:38:20
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/ 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!
	Quits and Giggles - Trailer	19 Jun 2023	00:00:57
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. So, if you like what you hear, I'd love it if you could give me a five-star rating and hit that subscribe button so you get notified as each new episode drops. 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://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!

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