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In our latest episode we welcome Shona Hind, entrepreneur and founder of Free Me Company. Shona shares her inspiring journey of building her brand from scratch while honoring her late father and battling a cancer diagnosis. She discusses her challenges, including managing the company solo, overcoming funding obstacles, and expanding her product line. Shona reflects on her father's legacy, the importance of resilience, and staying true to your vision.

• 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
• 00:26 Meet Shona Hind: Overcoming Adversity
• 01:15 Building a Brand from Scratch
• 03:41 The Inspiration Behind Free Me
• 05:09 Challenges and Triumphs in Business
• 08:15 Expanding the Product Line
• 11:09 Navigating Retail and Funding Hurdles
• 23:51 Health Challenges and Positivity
• 28:31 Expert Advice and Initial Reactions
• 30:10 Facing Surgery and Recovery
• 32:18 Shark Tank Journey
• 35:33 Relocating to Dubai
• 40:04 Overcoming Health Challenges
• 44:08 Entrepreneurial Insights and Reflections
• 52:15 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts

Shona Rose Hind is a mother of two grown up children and the founder and CEO of Free Me, the UAE’s first locally produced mosquito repellent that utilises organic essential oils to create a natural barrier against insects.

Inspired by her father, whose passing in 2016 deeply affected her, Shona left her banking career and invested her gratuity into starting her own business. Shona's passion for creating a natural mosquito repellent was born from personal experience. She and her family had long struggled with mosquito bites, and could never find a repellent that was effective, pleasant-smelling, and free from harmful chemicals. Additionally, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 disrupted many lives both professionally and personally, further motivating Shona to pivot her focus towards exploring and developing her ideas and creating the Free Me Company.

Connect with Shona:

Website: https://freemecompany.com/

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/freemecompany?igsh=OXIyZDMxOGtwYWN6

Email: shona@freemecompany.com

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Planning is Crucial: Create a simple, one-page business plan or a roadmap for the next 6 months. Focus on the key objectives you want to achieve, and break them down into monthly and weekly goals. Keep this plan handy and review it regularly.

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We’ve covered a lot, but the essence is this: we’re taking steps to build a life that aligns with our passions. No matter where you are, know that you have the power to change your path. We hope our story inspires you to take that leap and follow your dreams. We talk about personal ambitions and business ventures, self-worth, overcoming obstacles and the emotional journey of entrepreneurship.

• 00:00 Introduction and Weather Talk
• 00:34 Dubai vs. Tunbridge Wells: A Tale of Two Homes
• 00:45 Holiday Plans and Family Time
• 03:32 Business Ventures and Passion Projects
• 04:31 Challenges and Personal Growth
• 07:40 The Importance of Helping Others
• 14:46 Podcast Journey and Overcoming Judgement
• 15:32 Taking Risks and Moving to Dubai
• 20:06 Working Together and Building a Community
• 23:50 Overcoming Self-Doubt
• 24:27 The Power of Hypnotherapy and NLP
• 26:38 Recognising and Using Your Gifts
• 31:45 The Importance of Authenticity
• 32:46 Embracing Discomfort for Growth
• 35:09 The Value of Letting Go
• 37:19 Cherishing Personal Moments
• 38:24 Reflecting on the Journey

Resources:
Atomic Habits by James Clear

Abundant Ever After by Cathy Heller (pre-order here)

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Take a Risk: This week, take a calculated risk, no matter how small, in your business or personal life. Whether it's reaching out to a new client, launching a new idea, or trying a new strategy—embrace the growth that comes with taking risks.

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In our latest episode, Chris Murphy, also known as 'The Speaking Mentor,' joins us to share his journey and expertise in helping people find their voice and improve their speaking abilities. We delve into the psychological barriers people face when it comes to speaking and how he helps clients overcome these fears through group sessions and individual coaching. Chris emphasises the importance of addressing the root issues rather than just providing quick fixes. We also touch on the importance of self-awareness, personal growth and accepting your unique voice. Chris offers practical advice for those looking to improve their speaking skills and gain confidence.

• 00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Chris
• 00:13 The Concept of Finding Your Voice
• 01:31 Overcoming Speaking Fears
• 03:40 Real-Life Examples and Group Dynamics
• 07:26 Chris's Journey to Becoming a Speaking Mentor
• 20:05 The Importance of Practice and Feedback
• 28:55 Understanding Audience Perception
• 34:15 Embracing the Unknown
• 35:13 Understanding Fear in Public Speaking
• 37:27 The Joy of Making Mistakes
• 39:08 Teaching Children vs. Adults
• 42:30 You Are Good Enough
• 43:27 Handling Criticism and Staying Calm
• 47:14 The Power of Mindfulness
• 50:58 Chris Murphy's Personal Journey
• 53:10 The Speaking Mentor's Approach
• 55:17 Connecting with Chris Murphy
• 58:50 Final Thoughts and Farewell

About Chris: I trained as a Chartered Physiotherapist in London and during that time discovered my dislike for public speaking. With a mixture of sweat, shaking hands and a full body blush, I decided to make a change.

Things progressed so much that in May 2020 I was a double Toastmasters UK public speaking champion.

I changed career and moved into teaching both adults and children the skill of speaking to others. I do this 1-1 and in groups and I’ve worked with individual, business and corporate clients across the globe.

Aside from speaking, I love the outside and relish the planet we live on. I grow vegetables on my allotment and nourish the local slug population with a varied stationary buffet.

Connect with Chris :

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thespeakingmentor/

Website: www.thespeakingmentor.co.uk

Email: chris@thespeakingmentor.co.uk

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Challenge Limiting Beliefs: Make a list of beliefs that might be holding you back from speaking confidently (e.g., “I’m not interesting enough,” or “People won’t want to listen to me”). For each belief, write a counterstatement that affirms your value and uniqueness (e.g., “I have valuable experiences to share,” or “My voice is unique and worth hearing”).

Share your counterstatement with us and we will remind you pf it each week! If you’re happy to, be brave and post it on social media, tag us and use the hashtag #reignmaker

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Empowered and Unstoppable: Linda's Journey to Abundance

In the latest episode, we had the privilege of speaking with Linda, the inspiring host of the Empowered podcast. Linda shares her compelling life story, detailing her journey through adversity, healing and eventual empowerment. Her resilience and pursuit of wellness provide a powerful testament to overcoming life's challenges while finding true purpose. She highlights the importance of mindset and shares actionable advice for those facing similar struggles.

• 00:00 Introduction and Greetings
• 00:26 Starting a Podcast Journey
• 01:30 Podcast Content and Themes
• 05:25 Personal Background and Challenges
• 09:06 Health Struggles and Misdiagnosis
• 12:30 Life Changes and Moving to Florida
• 21:24 Finding the Right Surgeon
• 21:52 A Painful Past: Jail Time and Legal Struggles
• 23:29 Healing and Self-Discovery
• 26:07 Family Struggles and Reconciliation Attempts
• 27:53 The Journey of Self-Worth
• 29:03 Empowerment Through Hypnotherapy and Coaching
• 39:41 The Power of Rest and Self-Care
• 45:38 Final Thoughts and Farewells

Linda Brand is a certified dream builder coach, a realtor, a podcaster and a mum and dog mum. Linda overcame a lot of challenges in her life and is now helping others to live a life they love. Linda is the host of EMPOWERED, the podcast where she has guests who will inspire, motivate and educate you on all things living empowered. Linda changed her life 2 years ago and left a state she lived in her entire life and relocated across the country to her dream location and started a coaching business and a podcast. Linda is a child and animal advocate and lives a healthy lifestyle as she overcame a debilitating illness. Linda loves nature, fitness and good food. She ha srecently become certified through Mary Morriseys brave thinking institute.

Connect with Linda:

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/lindabrandcoach/

Website: https://www.instagram.com/lindabrandhomes/

Website:https://lindabrandcoach.com

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• Identify one area of your life where you feel a sense of lack or scarcity (e.g., time, money, love).
• Each day, write down three things you are grateful for in that area. Reframe your thoughts from a mindset of "not enough" to recognising the abundance you already have.

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In our latest episode of How To Reign When It's Raining, we continue to discuss the theme of overcoming adversity through the inspiring stories of notable figures such as Oprah Winfrey, Howard Schultz, Jan Koum, and J.K. Rowling. We explore how these individuals transformed their hardships into powerful forces for personal and professional growth, demonstrating key strategies like resilience, determination and vision. The episode encourages you to stay focused on your goals, emphasising the importance of stepping out of comfort zones and taking decisive action to achieve success.

• 00:00 Introduction to Overcoming Adversity
• 01:03 Oprah Winfrey: From Hardship to Media Mogul
• 03:13 Howard Schultz: Brewing Success from Humble Beginnings
• 05:52 Jan Koum: Coding His Way to Billionaire Status
• 07:41 JK Rowling: Magic Born from Struggles
• 11:45 Common Strategies for Overcoming Adversity
• 13:25 Encouragement for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
• 14:14 Closing Remarks and Listener Engagement

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From Struggles to Success, Adversity and Entrepreneurship with Jess White.

In this episode, Jess shares her transformative journey into the world of yoga that began 25 years ago where she found a deep sense of healing and purpose. Despite early obstacles, including a challenging personal background, depression and social anxiety, Jess navigated her way by committing to yoga and meditation, eventually becoming a full-time yoga teacher, holding classes and retreats around the globe, from the Caribbean to Croatia. Her story of overcoming adversity, finding inner peace, and becoming an entreprenuer through yoga and her business networking group is both inspiring and empowering. Jess emphasises embracing fear, pursuing passion and the importance of taking action today to live a fully realised and meaningful life.

• 00:00 Introduction to Jess's Journey
• 00:13 Discovering Yoga
• 01:09 The Healing Power of Yoga
• 02:32 From Student to Teacher
• 04:00 Challenges and Triumphs in Yoga Training
• 05:10 Becoming a Full-Time Yoga Teacher
• 06:07 Retreats and Global Teaching
• 11:37 Overcoming Personal Struggles
• 12:38 Early Life Challenges
• 20:56 Finding Confidence Through Drama
• 21:49 Struggles and Depression
• 22:51 Overcoming Dark Times
• 25:43 Finding Happiness and Purpose
• 27:58 Building a Successful Retreat
• 33:03 Creating Spark Business Network
• 38:06 Advice for Overcoming Fear
• 40:28 Living Life to the Fullest

Jess White is an entrepreneur, podcaster, yogi, and CEO. She has three businesses, two children, and two dogs, so life is full!

In 2015, Jess began a business called YogiTribe, and combined her total passion for helping others through what had helped her gain strength and healing through the beautiful practice of yoga and meditation. YogiTribe has taken Jess around the world creating transformational retreats and bringing people together in beautiful places to create growth affecting their lives physically, mentally and spiritually.

Realising she loves business and bringing people together to create connection and transformation, in 2022, Jess created Spark Business Networking Limited, and began hosting networking events with a difference. Her podcast ‘The Networking Spark’ is available on YouTube, Apple and Spotify.

Connect with Jess:
Website:
https://yogitribe.com/
https://sparkbusinessnetworking.co.uk/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@SparkBusinessNetworking
Insta:
https://www.instagram.com/yogi_tribe?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
https://www.instagram.com/spark.businessnetworking?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

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Reflect on something you’re passionate about but haven’t pursued. Make a list of small steps you can take to turn that passion into a tangible project. Start working on the first step this week.

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From Childhood Adversity to Entrepreneurial Success with Co-Host Dolina.

In this episode, Abi interviews her Mumma and Co-Host Dolina about her challenging childhood in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Born as an illegitimate child and raised in a harsh environment, she shares vivid and emotional memories of abuse, isolation and adversity. Despite these hardships, she discusses how her resilience, inner strength and early work experiences shaped her mindset and drove her to become a successful hypnotherapist and entrepreneur. The conversation touches on the significance of mindset, overcoming fears, and the impact of surrounding oneself with the right people. With poignant personal stories and valuable insights, this episode aims to inspire listeners who have faced similar adversities to believe in themselves and pursue their dreams.

00:00 Introduction to the Guest and Topic

00:33 Early Childhood Challenges

00:57 Life in the Outer Hebrides

01:53 Struggles with Family Acceptance

04:42 Abuse and Isolation

06:50 Moments of Joy and Solace

08:57 Impact of Childhood on Adult Life

14:50 Starting a Healing Journey

16:52 Entrepreneurial Spirit and Overcoming Fears

20:43 The Power of Mindset and Community

23:58 Overcoming Adversity: A Personal Journey

24:46 The Power of Education and Self-Belief

25:21 Dating and Self-Worth

28:29 The Impact of Hypnotherapy

32:35 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

37:53 Facing Life-Threatening Challenges

40:50 Inspiration and Final Thoughts

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Homework for this week:

Research a successful person who has faced adversity. Write a brief summary of their story, focusing on how they overcame challenges and persisted through rejection. Reflect on what lessons you can apply to your own life

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Inner Strength: Jordan's Journey from Bullying to Bravery to Business Success

In this heartfelt episode, Jordan shares his incredible journey from being a young dancer separated from his family, through years of performing on cruise ships, facing bullying to overcoming a life-changing HIV diagnosis. He speaks candidly about his close relationship with his supportive mother, the challenges he faced as a male dancer, and the triumphs that came from his hard work and determination. Jordan discusses the impact of his diagnosis, how he managed his mental health, and the importance of inner strength and resilience. Now a successful business owner, Jordan aims to inspire others by sharing his story and proving that adversity can be transformed into a source of strength and empowerment.

00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Jordan

01:12 Jordan's Early Dance Journey

03:07 Life on Cruise Ships

04:44 Struggles and Triumphs

07:22 Realisation and Acceptance

11:02 Challenges and Overcoming Adversity

15:15 A Life-Changing Diagnosis

22:48 A Determined Dancer's Journey

23:45 Breaking the Mold: Family and Future

25:10 Tools for Resilience and Inner Strength

27:41 The Power of Influence and Support

30:59 Battling Anxiety and Finding Strength

33:48 Overcoming Challenges in the Dance Industry

40:15 A New Beginning: Building a Business

42:20 Embracing Authenticity and Inner Power

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Website: http://Www.stan.store/jjhvirtual

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/virtual.jordan?igsh=MW1rd2phYnFxeWs3ag==

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Take some time to think about the challenges you've faced in your life so far. Write down at least three specific obstacles you've overcome. How did you handle those situations, and what strengths did you discover in yourself?

Share your goal and first step with us and we will check on your progress to keep you accountable. If you’re happy to, be brave and post it on social media, tag us and use the hashtag #reignmaker