Sarah is the Founder of Come Network With Me, an award-winning networking experience for passionate and ambitious female founders of impactful online service businesses. She's a proud advocate and cheerleader for women, supporting and empowering small business owners to become trailblazing legendary leaders.

Episode highlights:

- We discuss how passion is an essential element of running a Business

- Sarah shares her confidence story from her childhood where she would people please and pretend to feel exactly the same as her friends, something she changed as she got older.

- We discussed how this was largely a female issue and we hoped that girls could learn to use their voice from a younger age.

- Sarah shared having a wobble in Confidence when running a Business, and we discussed how Imposter Syndrome is common

- Confidence pivotal moments: Sarah becoming a marathon runner after spending a life time feeling like she wasn't a runner. She also touched on leaving a long term relationship and how that brave decision was the spring board to lots of positive change.

Abbie Walker runs a social media account and a successful small business, The Third Wish Shop. Her business aims to bring a touch of magic to people’s homes and families, a mission that brings her immense happiness. As a single mam to three children, Abbie’s life is exciting and a little bit different every day. Key Moments from the Podcast: 1. Abbie’s Colourful Career Story and Strong Moral Compass • Abbie shares her diverse career journey and the role her strong moral values have played in shaping her experiences in various workplaces. Her commitment to integrity and love of magic eventually led her to create her own small business. 2. Flying Under the Radar with Autism • Throughout her childhood and early adulthood, Abbie navigated life without a diagnosis of autism or dyslexia. She discusses her experiences as a mother to neurodivergent children, offering insights into the unique challenges and triumphs they face. 3. Love of Medicine • Although Abbie has a passion for medicine, she realized that a career in the medical field wouldn’t suit her. She explains how this realization influenced her path towards entrepreneurship. 4. Little Abbie’s Story • Growing up in a challenging area with a working-class background, Abbie spent much of her childhood trying to fit in and be liked. She describes secondary school as a particularly difficult time for a neurodivergent girl, finding solace in the library and later adopting humour as a safety net. 5. Finding Her Authentic Self • Abbie began a transformative journey seven years ago with the help of a psychologist. Discovering her true self required letting go of everything she once knew, a process that ultimately led to profound personal growth. 6. Confidence and Relationships • Relationships have been both a source of significant damage but also fuelled her fire to be who she is now and started her personal growth journey. She explores how these experiences have shaped her confidence and determination. 7. Pivotal Life Moments • Starting The Third Wish Shop during the pandemic, while in a toxic and abusive relationship, marked a turning point for Abbie. With no money and few options, she built a successful business, which boosted her confidence and empowered her to make other necessary life changes. For more about Abbie Walker and her journey, visit The Third Wish Shop. Connect with her on Instagram to follow her latest updates and insights: @abbiewalkerh

Unlocking Calm and Confidence in Parenting with Kecia Nelson, Licenced Clinical Social Worker & Holistic Parenting Coach. Kecia specializes in guiding overwhelmed and anxious mums to parent with confidence and calm. She helps them reduce frustration and anger, create emotionally supportive homes, and build stronger connections with their children. With 25 years of experience as a licensed social worker working with parents and children, and as a mother of two, she offers a safe and nurturing space for mums to heal their inner child, achieve emotional balance, and foster deeper connections with their children. Guided by her experience in social work, she understands the unique challenges that modern mums face today. Drawing from transformative techniques that enhance the parent-child relationship, she offers a holistic coaching program designed to overcome parenting anxiety. Through her program, mums can build stronger connections with their kids, break generational cycles, heal childhood wounds, and foster continuous growth to create lasting positive changes for their families. Episode Highlights: 1. Childhood Struggles and Self-Discovery: Kecia shares her experience growing up as an extroverted and fun child, who was often told she was too outspoken. This led her to shrink herself, struggle with perfectionism, low self-esteem, and an eating disorder in her teenage years. 2. Career Journey: Her transition from a career as a social worker to becoming a holistic parenting coach. Kecia helps mothers navigate the complexities of motherhood, offering tools to manage anxiety and frustration. 3. Pivotal Moments: Kecia discusses her pivotal moment a few years back when she hit a wall in life. Discovering the work of Brené Brown, she decided to reclaim her true self with healthier boundaries. 4. Shame and Vulnerability: Addressing the shame associated with having personal struggles and how it impacts professionals in coaching and mental health professions. Emphasizing that one does not need to be perfectly healed to help others. 5. Emotional Space and Boundaries: The importance of holding emotional space for others while maintaining healthy boundaries, especially as single mums. Recognizing the tendency to help others to avoid dealing with one’s own issues and the necessity of self-care. 6. Parenting Philosophy: Kecia’s concept that parenting is not about control, but about fostering a deep connection with your children. Learning to observe rather than absorb others’ energy is crucial. For more insights and to connect with Kecia Nelson follow her on Instagram. Keywords: • Parenting Anxiety • Emotional Support • Holistic Parenting • Childhood Trauma • Generational Healing • Brene Brown • Emotional Boundaries • Coaching Professionals • Self-Care • Connection Over Control Relevant Links • Kecia Nelson on Instagram