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Lucy and Karen welcome Sonja Leason, a resilient entrepreneur who transformed her life from homeless teenager to successful business owner and author. Sonja shares her powerful journey of healing from trauma and discovering purpose through helping others align their businesses with their authentic stories.

• Running away from home at 16 with just £150 and finding "earth angels" who helped along the way
• Experiencing homelessness, toxic relationships, and surviving in difficult circumstances for years
• Facing a critical turning point when her son became seriously ill, prompting her to challenge conventional systems
• Embarking on a comprehensive healing journey using multiple modalities including hypnotherapy and cellular healing
• Discovering that transformation happens through "many mini turning points that add up to a big shift"
• Learning to recognize default trauma responses (fight, flight, freeze) and developing self-awareness to choose appropriate reactions
• Using personal trauma as a foundation for helping business owners reconnect with their purpose and authentic messaging
• Recognizing that hope fluctuates during healing but remains the essential bridge to transformation

Find Sonja on LinkedIn or Instagram . Her book "A Woman's Work" is available on Amazon or as a free PDF on her website wearelovemondays.co.uk.

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Built on a long career as a teacher, Headteacher and Executive Leader across Asia, Europe and the UK, Sue Aspinall has recently expanded her work to include leadership coaching and training at www.Embracing-Leadership.com

Intent on transforming school systems from the inside out, Sue co-designs equitable, evidence-informed and caring leadership practices that empower leaders. She weaves her extensive experience as a solo traveller into her programmes, writing and talks, using personal stories to share wisdom, inspire connection and provoke action.

Sue cohosts ‘She Leads Because She Can’ a podcast where issues experienced by female school’s leaders are discussed. By building collective knowledge and expertise, this community is changing schools globally.

We explore the profound intelligence and wisdom that lives within our bodies with educator and author Sue Aspinall.

• Understanding body wisdom and listening to our inner voice
• Distinguishing between fear and intuition when making decisions
• Sue's journey as an educational leader advocating for young students
• Creating alternative expressions of "mothering" beyond biological children
• The essential practices for staying safe while solo travelling as a woman
• Navigating personal transitions through listening to body signals
• Balancing inner knowing and intellectual knowledge in leadership
• Ancestral wisdom as a source of guidance at different life stages
• Practical habits that cultivate connection to heart-centered wisdom

Use your voice—journal, speak or sing out loud. However you do it, we hope you join us in saying it, sister.

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We explore the concept of "good girl conditioning" and its profound impact on women's lives, examining how these deeply embedded societal messages shape our behaviors, emotions, and self-perception.

• Recognizing the gendered messages we received as children – the "don'ts" for girls versus boys
• Understanding how this conditioning manifests in people-pleasing, fear of disappointment, and difficulty setting boundaries
• Exploring the pendulum swing between "good girl" and "rebel" that many women experience
• Finding liberation in midlife through perimenopause and learning to trust your authentic voice
• Breaking the cycle with the next generation by celebrating qualities rather than compliance
• Practical ways to recognize when conditioning is driving your behavior
• Reclaiming your truth and living life on your terms without worrying about judgment

Be you always. With love.

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Rising through challenge and transforming life's hardest moments into portals for growth, healing and deeper purpose is the foundation of personal development and authentic living.

• Grace Olson, therapist, author and animal lover shares her journey from birth trauma to healing through horses
• PTSD and postnatal depression led Grace to discover the healing power of animals
• A horse brought Grace and her daughter together, teaching her love manifests in different ways beyond feelings
• Breaking free from expectations and family pressures helped Grace find her authentic path
• Working with terminal illness patients taught Grace she "cannot heal anybody" but can help people transition peacefully
• Animals have unique abilities to regulate our nervous systems and provide unconditional healing presence
• Creating a therapy farm where people with terminal illnesses can receive free treatment is Grace's ultimate vision

Follow your own path, not the one the world has told you to walk. Trust the process and know that healing isn't always linear.

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We welcome Steve Richards and Ryan O'Keeffe of Jago. They believe that personal branding is about being the real you. It’s about authentic leadership. They are EQ experts, anthropologists, film makers and storytellers and Male Allies to women.

When women have male allies supporting them, they become braver, more visible and more authentic. This episode explores how personal branding and emotional intelligence serve as foundations for women's empowerment.

• Personal branding isn't about manufacturing an image but understanding who you truly are and communicating that authentically
• Women often focus on getting the job done rather than talking about their accomplishments, limiting their visibility
• Emotional intelligence serves as the foundation for authentic personal branding and effective leadership
• Women typically score higher on empathy and interpersonal relationships, which are valuable leadership qualities
• Self-awareness, followed by intentional action, is essential for developing a strong personal brand
• Male allies play a crucial role in supporting women to take their rightful seats at decision-making tables
• Breaking taboos like openly discussing menopause helps create supportive environments where all can thrive

Please keep showing up, using your status, your currency, and showing the world who you are. Use your voice – journal, speak, or sing out loud – however you do it, we hope you join us in saying it, sister.

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Lucy and Karen explore how peak life experiences permanently change us, sharing stories of transformational moments and the wisdom they've gained from them.

• Lucy describes her life-changing trip to Costa Rica, including a magical encounter with sloths and a profound moment of presence during a horse riding excursion
• Karen shares her challenging journey to motherhood, including conception difficulties, the moment she discovered she was pregnant, and a frightening health scare while in Delhi
• The importance of creating intentional sisterhood connections and how this transforms group dynamics
• How leadership evolves from ego-driven to ego-less, allowing for more effective conflict resolution through listening rather than fixing
• The power of simply acknowledging others' feelings rather than trying to solve or dismiss their concerns
• Finding legacy and meaning in our experiences, whether through intentional relationships or recognizing inner strength
• Reframing difficult experiences by asking what growth or wisdom they provided instead of labeling them as fundamentally good or bad

Say it, Sister invites you to revisit your own peak experiences, unlock the lessons they've given you, and find moments of joy every single day.

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Nicole Allison, owner of Worcester City Women FC, shares her journey from player to football club owner and her mission to create spaces where women's sport isn't an afterthought. She illustrates how standalone women's football clubs can create blueprints for others to follow while measuring success beyond just trophies and revenue.

• Growing up as "the only girl" playing football until opportunities disappeared at secondary school
• Pursuing a career in the business side of football despite no clear pathway or visible role models
• Creating Worcester City Women as an independent club dedicated solely to women's football
• Building a club culture that prioritizes community impact alongside competitive success
• Developing recreational programs for women with social anxiety and neurodiversity
• Maintaining gender balance across the board, coaching staff and volunteer base
• Advocating for investment in tier three and four clubs to build sustainable foundations
• Measuring success through community engagement and creating positive legacies

Don't stay away from sport just because you still believe it's not for girls. Own your space, own your power, and as always - say it sister.

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Legendary hairstylist James Brown takes us back to the 90s, sharing how he revolutionized the beauty industry by championing natural looks over the excessive styling that dominated fashion magazines.

• Coming from Croydon on a youth training scheme earning just £27.50 per week
• Creating Kate Moss's first Vogue cover and becoming the youngest hairdresser ever to achieve this milestone
• Living in the now-famous flat at 56 Brewer Street that became a hub for the 90s creative scene
• Transforming beauty standards by enhancing women's natural features rather than masking them
• Experiencing the freedom of 90s club culture where everyone was accepted regardless of background
• Reflecting on how today's social media creates unrealistic beauty standards for young women
• Sharing concerns about extreme beauty procedures becoming normalized for teenagers
• Discussing the importance of empowering young women with self-esteem and confidence
• Finding purpose beyond fashion through his love of animals and dream of opening a sanctuary

Use your voice, journal, speak or sing out loud. However you do it, we hope you join us in saying it sister.