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Today’s episode of Chill & Prosper is about something we’ve all experienced at some point. Bad business advice. Or at least… advice that didn’t work for us. Because here’s the truth: there isn’t really such a thing as universally bad advice. What works brilliantly for one person might be completely wrong for someone else. Your personality, your energy, your lifestyle and your season of life all matter. In this episode I share some of the strange and funny business ideas I tried early on (including an ebook for men about internet dating and a program called Raw Brides 😅).

Today I’m talking about masterminds, support, and community - what they actually are, when they’re useful, and when they’re not.

One of the hardest parts of running your own business? The decisions. So many decisions. When you work for yourself, the buck stops with you. There’s no boss to ask, no one else to blame, and sometimes it feels like every decision lands on your desk. No wonder so many entrepreneurs get stuck in analysis paralysis. And this month we’ve been talking a lot about money sabotage, because second-guessing yourself and overthinking every step is one of the most common ways we hold ourselves back. We tell ourselves we’re being careful, or strategic, or responsible… but sometimes we’re really just avoiding the discomfort of choosing. In this week’s episode of Chill & Prosper, I’m sharing how I approach decision-making in my business - including ways to reduce decision fatigue, avoid overthinking, and trust yourself a little more.

One of the biggest reasons people start a business is freedom - and yet so many of us feel less free than ever. Guilty about resting. Scared to step away. Convinced everything will fall apart if we’re not there. And here’s something that might be uncomfortable to hear: when we refuse to take time off, avoid delegating, or feel like everything depends on us, it can actually become a form of self-sabotage. Because if your business only works when you’re constantly present, it will eventually cap your energy, your growth, and your income. In this week’s Chill & Prosper episode, I’m talking about how to take time off from your business without losing money, momentum, or your mind.

Let’s talk about money sabotage. Not in a harsh, “what’s wrong with you?” way - but in a compassionate, this actually makes sense way. In this week’s Chill & Prosper, I’m unpacking the sneaky ways we sabotage ourselves in business and money - often without even realising we’re doing it.

Today’s episode is a little different, but so important. I’m talking about money, business, perimenopause, menopause - and what happens when your body, energy, confidence, and capacity start to change. This isn’t a medical episode. It’s a real life one.

All month we’ve been talking about money mindset habits and creating supportive routines to attract more and grow your business. But, if you’ve fallen off the wagon with your money habits… don’t worry, welcome to being human. This happens to everyone - especially around this time of year, when January motivation has worn off and life has well and truly kicked in. So in this week’s Chill & Prosper, I’m talking about how to gently get back on track with your money and mindset without shame, guilt, or needing a dramatic fresh start.

We’re continuing with our monthly theme of money habits and today I’m sharing some of my monthly habits with money. I know this might disappoint you a little - but most success doesn’t come from one big moment, one viral post, or one lucky break. It comes from small, consistent habits that quietly compound over time. In this week’s podcast episode I’m talking about monthly money habits - the ones that don’t require perfection, motivation, or hustle, but make a massive difference long-term.

Spoiler alert; I’m not in the 5am club, I don’t meditate and I hate cold water! You don’t need a rigid morning routine or constant zen to succeed. Let’s be real - I’ve got 3 kids, a business to run, ADHD and peri-menopause. So in this week’s Chill & Prosper, I’m sharing the real daily mindset tricks I use - the ones that are layered into my life, not forced or performative.

Let me say this upfront: Your business can be consistent even if you aren’t. That’s not a contradiction - it’s actually the whole point of this week’s Chill & Prosper episode. Today I’m breaking down exactly how I’ve created consistency in my business without working all the time, being “on” every day, or turning my life into content.