Nicky Denson-Elliott is a professional feminist, community builder, writer, podcaster and mother of two whose work sits at the intersection of feminism, creativity and business.

Through The Wilder Collective, her Wilder:LIVE events and her award-winning podcast Women's Business, she supports female founders, creatives and leaders to own their value, unlearn patriarchal conditioning and build businesses that don't just look good on paper but feel good day to day.

In this episode, we explore the messy middle of entrepreneurship, the transformative power of community and the courage it takes to build something that truly aligns with who you are becoming - a conversation that will resonate deeply with any woman navigating motherhood, ambition and identity.

In this conversation, we explore:

✨ The leap from corporate life to entrepreneurship and navigating the uncertainty that comes with it

✨ How motherhood, guilt and mental health intersect with the pressure to succeed in business

✨ The journey of building and eventually stepping away from Wilder Ones clothing brand

✨ Transitioning into podcasting and the freedom that comes from following a new direction

✨ Why embracing failure is essential to business growth and personal evolution

✨ Breaking the silence around money, gender and the conditioning that keeps women small

✨ Reparenting yourself and developing emotional intelligence as an adult

✨ The impact of societal expectations on women's ambition and sense of self-worth

✨ How aging brings wisdom, clarity and permission to prioritise what truly matters

✨ The power of community in moving from floundering to momentum

✨ Aligning past experiences with current goals to create a sense of purpose and direction

About the Guest:

Nicky Denson-Elliott is a community builder, podcaster, founder of The Wilder Collective and all round champion of women.

Through her work, she helps women unlearn the patriarchy's tricks, communicate with purpose and build businesses rooted in fulfilment rather than external validation. Her podcast Women's Business has won awards for its honest, insightful conversations with female founders and creatives. Nicky is a mother of two and believes that happiness and alignment are worthy ambitions in business and in life.

You can follow Nicky and connect with her work on Instagram, Substack and LinkedIn.

About The Host:
I'm Victoria Phipps – a Mum of two, family photographer, charity co-founder, marketing person and now podcaster! 🎙️

I was raised by a nurturing Mother and an entrepreneurial Father and have inherited traits from both, so the tension between ambition and motherhood is one I grapple with on a daily basis!

I’m fascinated to hear the stories of other women on a similar path, who are striving to build thriving businesses whilst being present for their children. It's a tough juggle, but I hope the conversations shared on this podcast help Mums in business feel less alone and inspired to keep going in pursuit of their dreams.

Head to the Mum Means Business Podcast website for full show notes.

I would love to hear your thoughts on the topics discussed in this conversation, so please do let me know on Instagram where I'm @victoriaphippsmbe or @mummeansbusinesspodcast.

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36: Unlearning Patriarchy and Building a Business That Feels Good with Nicky Denson-Elliott