Month: November 2022

  • Business, mindset, Podcast

    Escaping the war in Ukraine to building a business and life in the UK with Yano Smaglo and Antonia Kinlan

    Imagine for a second waking up to war breaking out in your country, having to quickly pack a bag and escaping…well, this is exactly what happened to Yana Smaglo when the war broke out in Ukraine.

    Yana is a Ukrainian fashion designer of women’s clothing and lingerie and founder of NENYA distribution company, which she created after escaping the war with the main goal to help Ukrainian designers to sell in the UK market and to pay taxes to support both the UK and and Ukrainian economy.

    In this conversation we talk about her escape from Ukraine, and her journey to the UK and how she created her business and mission in the back drop of war.

    To follow Yana and her work with NENYA click here

  • Blog, mindset

    How to boost your mood and raise your vibration

    My 15yo Rosie says this a lot…

    ‘It’s Vibey!’

    At first I thought it was something kids say these days and then the other day when she turned down a lift home (I was going that way) and it was all misty and rainy and she said…

    ‘Nah it’s ok Mum, It’s vibey out here’

    I decided to ask her about it.

    And what she said was GENIUS

    She said she loved to put herself in places that make her feel Vibey so that she felt like she could do anything!!

    OMG! Smart, right?!

    So, this week I want to challenge you to do one thing a day that makes you feel vibey…because how we feel matters!

    When we feel amazing, we do amazing things!

    We’re less likely to second guess and self doubt…we just do it!

    This is where magic happens.

    PLUS…when we’re in the right vibration we start to attract the things that we actually want, and acclimatise to what it feels like before we get it so we’re less likely to self sabotage.

    So many good reasons for being Vibey!

    Want some ideas on how to do this?

    These are the things that always work for me:

    1. Kitchen Dance Party…Always!! Put on your favourite tunes and have a right good old boogie…you’ll feel AMAZING!!
    2. Working in the nicest hotel in your area. Being in luxurious surroundings, drinking the world’s nicest tea / coffee never fails to make you feel like you belong there!!
    3. Get Moving…whether that’s your favourite Yoga class or a walk in nature, don’t put this off!!
    4. Wearing clothes that make you feel FANTASTIC!! Even if you’re working from home.

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    Take your pick or let me know what works for you by replying in the comments.

     

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  • Business, mindset, Podcast

    How to use emotional intelligence to grow your confidence and relationships with Heidi Dawson

    Have you ever thought how much control you have on your relationships and confidence, just by being aware of your energy?

    If not, you need to listen to this fantastic conversation I had with Coach and Therapist Heidi Dawson.

    Heidi supports individuals and organisations on their learning and development journey through equine facilitated learning programmes, ably assisted by her wonderful team of 4 equine co-facilitators.

    You can find out more here

    We talk about:

    Tapping into our energy

    How to change the vibe of a situation by changing our energy

    How to use our energy to grow our own confidence

     

  • mindset, Podcast, time

    How to make space in a busy day

    Have you ever got to the end of your day and just felt like all you’ve done all day is keep plates spinning or that you can’t get off the hamster wheel?

    When things feel busy, it can be easy to feel as though we need more time, but in reality it’s actually space that we’re craving.

    Space to think, hit the re-set and re-charge button and to learn to check back in with ourselves.

    In this weeks podcast episode I share why it’s important to create space in a busy day, and how to do this, especially when you’re already busy.

    I’d love to hear your thoughts, let me know by leaving a comment and feel free to share if you know someone who would benefit.

     

     

  • mindset, Podcast

    Ask yourself this powerful question

    In this episode I riff about this powerful question. 
    In fact, have a go at pulling out your notebook and pen and see what comes up for you?
    I’d love to hear your thoughts. Feel free to direct message me on Instagram and don’t forget to share it if you know someone who would benefit.
    The doors of The Smash Your Own Ceiling Collective are open if you’re ready to join the family. This is a weekly call with me supporting you to stop holding yourself back, playing small and getting in your own way so you can achieve your goals with confidence. Here’s the link you need