Finding opportunity in adversity
Season Six is all about finding opportunity in adversity, recorded between week 5 and 6 of UK lockdown during the global pandemic, I chat to female business owners about how they have adapted their businesses, and how they have found opportunities during these changing times.
It’s my hope that you’ll find little pieces of inspiration within each conversation - from how we approach our working lives, to the journey within that this time has encouraged many of us to take.
E51: Finding opportunity in adversity with Elle Lorean
I chat to Elle about getting over the initial panic of losing all work, finding new revenue streams and learning to be comfortable in your own skin.
Find Elle here:
Website, Instagram, Elle’s DIY personal branding photography course
E52: Finding opportunity in adversity with Mary Baird-Wilcock
In this episode, I chat to Mary Baird-Wilcock, the founder of The Simplifiers.
The things we talked about:
The importance of self love and meeting the basic needs
Finding new ways of working and living
Leaning on your community for support
Find Mary here:
Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs, The Times article
The Simplifiers Morning Prompts -
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E55: Finding opportunity in adversity with Sophie Cullumbine
In this episode, I chat to Sophie Cullumbine - owner of Sophie’s Flower Co, a fellow wedding supplier, florist and flower grower.
The things we talked about:
Finding new income streams and joining forces with others
Adjusting expectations when most of the years’ work has been postponed
Lessons in how we want to move forward, when things return to normal
Setting clearer boundaries to protect yourself
Find Sophie here:
E56: Finding opportunity in adversity with Ilaria Petrucci
In this episode, I chat to Ilaria Petrucci - a financial empowerment coach and founder of The Real Money Talk.
The things we talked about:
Taking the leap and launching a new business
Working with fear, not against it
How our values influence our relationship with money
The importance of changing our behaviour to reach financial goals
Find Ilaria here:
E57: Finding opportunity in adversity with Sarah Robertson
In this episode, I chat to Sarah Robertson - creative director of If Looks Could Kill design studio.
The things we talked about:
Taking a step back from the business to concentrate on family life and own wellbeing
Getting clear on priorities and the things that really need doing vs things that can wait or be outsourced
The opportunity to focus on own wellbeing and establishing a good routine to take forward
Find Sarah here:
E58: Finding opportunity in adversity with Jessica Berry
Today I chat to Jessica Berry - the founder of the Co-working Club, which started off as in person co-working meet ups, and has evolved to become an online membership during the UK lockdown.
The things we talked about:
Having to put plans on hold and making a quick decision to introduce a new offering
Learning to be more flexible in work and in life
Find Jess here:
