In today's episode:
This week on Freedom From the Desk ... The Pain of Discipline vs. the Pain of Regret.
In this episode, we explore a powerful truth: everything in life has its own kind of hard, the short-term discomfort of discipline, or the long-term weight of regret. As business owners and in everyday life, we get to choose which one shapes our future.
If you’ve been feeling stuck, inconsistent, or low on motivation, this honest reflection will help you shift perspective and choose the “hard” that leads to freedom, fulfilment, and momentum.
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Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.
After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.
Freedom From The Desk is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.
Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place.
I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.
Continue to shine, Nicola
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In today's episode:
This week on Freedom From the Desk ... "Would You Ask the Same Question 5 Times?" - Getting to Your Real Why
We often set goals or make changes, but rarely stop to ask why we want them.
And even when we do, our first answer usually isn’t the real one.
In this episode, I'll share a simple but powerful exercise: asking the same question five times to uncover your true motivation.
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Download my new Power of 3 guide — three simple mindset shifts to help you create momentum, confidence, and clarity in your next season.
👉 Grab your FREE download now at https://www.freedomfromthedesk.com.au/thepowerofthreedownload
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Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.
After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.
Freedom From The Desk is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.
Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place.
I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.
Continue to shine, Nicola
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In today's episode:
This week on Freedom From the Desk ... Momentary Happiness vs. Framework Happiness
I talk about the deeper kind of joy, framework happiness - the kind that sticks because it’s built on meaning, habits, and alignment. How each is different, but both are needed.
ACCESS YOUR Free Resource: Ready to stretch your thinking even further?
Download my new Power of 3 guide — three simple mindset shifts to help you create momentum, confidence, and clarity in your next season.
👉 Grab your FREE download now at https://www.freedomfromthedesk.com.au/thepowerofthreedownload
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Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.
After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.
Freedom From The Desk is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.
Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place.
I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.
Continue to shine, Nicola
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In today's episode:
This week on Freedom From the Desk ... Tame Your Inbox Without the Crazy Goal of Zero
Taming your inbox doesn’t have to mean chasing zero. In this episode, I break down a realistic approach to managing your emails, tools that actually fit into a busy business owner’s life.
No extreme systems. No perfection/zero pressure. Just practical steps to help you feel in control again (and maybe even find that one email you swore you replied to 😉).
ACCESS YOUR Free Resource: Ready to stretch your thinking even further?
Download my new Power of 3 guide — three simple mindset shifts to help you create momentum, confidence, and clarity in your next season.
👉 Grab your FREE download now at https://www.freedomfromthedesk.com.au/thepowerofthreedownload
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Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.
After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.
Freedom From The Desk is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.
Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place.
I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.
Continue to shine, Nicola
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In today's episode:
This week on Freedom From the Desk ... From Average to Awesome, Why Confidence Is a Skill You Can Build
I’m chatting about confidence, it’s not something you’re born with, it’s something you build.
I'll explore why so many of us mistake confidence for personality, how to strengthen it like a muscle, and why shifting from “average” to “awesome” starts with the small, everyday choices that prove you can trust yourself.
If you’ve ever thought, “I could never do that”, this one’s for you.
ACCESS YOUR Free Resource: Ready to stretch your thinking even further?
Download my new Power of 3 guide — three simple mindset shifts to help you create momentum, confidence, and clarity in your next season.
👉 Grab your FREE download now at https://www.freedomfromthedesk.com.au/thepowerofthreedownload
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Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.
After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.
Freedom From The Desk is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.
Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place.
I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.
Continue to shine, Nicola
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In today's episode:
This week on Freedom From the Desk ... Get Excited About AND, Not OR.
We’re diving into the language of possibility, why using “AND” instead of “OR” can completely shift how you make decisions, grow your business, and see your potential.
When you swap either/or for and, you open the door to expansion instead of limitation. Because life, business, and success don’t have to be one or the other, they can be both.
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Ready to stretch your thinking even further? Download my new Power of 3 guide — three simple mindset shifts to help you create momentum, confidence, and clarity in your next season.
👉 Grab your FREE download now at https://www.freedomfromthedesk.com.au/thepowerofthreedownload
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Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.
After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.
Freedom From The Desk is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.
Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place.
I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.
Continue to shine, Nicola
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In today's episode:
This week on Freedom From the Desk ... Stop Judging the Fish!
"If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it’s stupid.”
Ever felt like you’re swimming upstream trying to fit into a world that just doesn’t see your strengths?
This week’s episode is a reminder that you don’t need to climb trees meant for someone else.
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Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.
After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.
Freedom From The Desk is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.
Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place.
I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.
Continue to shine, Nicola
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In today's episode:
This week on Freedom From the Desk ... Stop Majoring in the Minors. We chase the big wins but overlook the small steps that actually build success. In this episode, we flip the focus, because it’s the small stuff that creates the big shifts in business, health, and life.
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Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.
After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.
Freedom From The Desk is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.
Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place.
I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.
Continue to shine, Nicola
Freedom from the Desk
In today's episode:
This week on Freedom From the Desk ... It’s Not the Goal…It’s the Commitment. This one hit me me hard. Today I'm sharing about how it's our commitment (or lack of it) to what we are aspiring too that might be the issue!
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Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.
After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.
Freedom From The Desk is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.
Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place.
I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.
Continue to shine, Nicola
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In today's episode:
This week on Freedom From the Desk ... Fixed vs. Growth Mindset - mindset isn’t fixed, it’s flexible, and the way you view challenges can either stall your business or help it soar.
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Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.
After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.
Freedom From The Desk is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.
Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place.
I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.
Continue to shine, Nicola
Freedom from the Desk
In today's episode:
This week on Freedom From the Desk I look into a Yale study! How can holding either a hot cup of coffee or cold iced coffee affect your view point...
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Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.
After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.
Freedom From The Desk is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.
Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place.
I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.
Continue to shine, Nicola
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In today's episode:
This week on Freedom From the Desk, we are tackling the Work-Life Myth! Somewhere in the 80s, this shiny new phrase popped up.... The problem? It was never real to begin with.
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Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.
After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.
Freedom From The Desk is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.
Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place.
I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.
Continue to shine, Nicola
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In today's episode: I have a special guest, I’m joined by someone I’ve known and admired for years, Kerry Fulluck.
We met through a local networking group almost 5 years ago, and ever since, I’ve been inspired by her passion, grit, and tenacity in both business and life.
Today, she’s generously agreed to share her story, the highs, the hurdles, and the heart behind what she does now.
Connect with Kerry 🔗:
Luxe Code Course for Salon, Clinic & Spa Owners, who want to deliver a VIP 5-Star Client Experience!
IG: Kerry Fulluck
Website: https://www.yourgrowthcoaches.com.au/
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Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.
After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.
Freedom From The Desk is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.
Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place.
I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.
Continue to shine, Nicola
Freedom from the Desk
In today's episode:
This week on Freedom From the Desk, I’m speaking into Good vs. Bad Values, and how spotting the difference can be a total game-changer for business owners and anyone on the self-improvement path.
Purchase the book referenced 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k by Mark Manson
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Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.
After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.
Freedom From The Desk is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.
Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place.
I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.
Continue to shine, Nicola
Freedom from the Desk
In today's episode:
This week on Freedom From the Desk, we’re diving into what the different Colour Personalities in business (and life) are, and how they can and do affect your business and how you interact with them.
"Have you ever been told, 'Oh, you're such a Red!' and had no clue what they meant? Or maybe you've found yourself getting frustrated when a teammate just can’t make a quick decision - this is episode is for you!
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Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.
After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.
Freedom From The Desk is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.
Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place.
I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.
Continue to shine, Nicola
Freedom from the Desk
In today's episode:
This week on Freedom From the Desk, we’re diving into how GIGO (Garbage In, Garbage Out)In business (and life), what you feed your mind directly shapes what you get out of it and it silently affects your mindset, decision-making, and even your business results, and how to flip it in your favour.
You’ve heard of ‘you are what you eat’... well, you’re also what you think. 😉
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Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.
After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.
Freedom From The Desk is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.
Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place.
I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.
Continue to shine, Nicola
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In today's episode:
“Do you know what Calibrated Questions are?” They’re the ultimate conversation unlocker and can be helpful, especially in business.
If you’re tired of getting vague responses, ghosted in your DMs, or misunderstood by clients, the way you ask might be the reason why.
This episode was inspired from the incredible book 'Never Split the Difference' by Chris Voss - a recommended read - Get your copy here.
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Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.
After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.
Freedom From The Desk is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.
Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place.
I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.
Continue to shine, Nicola
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In today's episode:
In this episode, I'll be having an honest conversations about "Marketing vs. Prospecting" ... Marketing is key in small business, but Prospecting (sometimes a dirty word!) is also key and the key go hand in hand.
💡 Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just getting started, this one’s a must-listen if you’ve been showing up online... but still not seeing the results you want.
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👉 https://www.freedomfromthedesk.com.au/marketing-vs-prospecting-mini-guide
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Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.
After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.
Freedom From The Desk is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.
Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place.
I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.
Continue to shine, Nicola
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In today's episode:
In this episode, I'll be chatting today about "It's Okay Not to know!" ... so much focus is put on us as business owners, parents, husbands, wife's, friends and family to know everything! Today I'll talk about the power of being OKAY Not Knowing.
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Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.
After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.
Freedom From The Desk is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.
Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place.
I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.
Continue to shine, Nicola
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In today's episode:
In this episode, I'll be exploring the enduring (but often overlooked) importance of "above the fold" content and how it fits into today's digital landscape. We'll discuss how this concept has evolved, why it still matters, and some practical strategies too!
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Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.
After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.
Freedom From The Desk is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.
Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place.
I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.
Continue to shine, Nicola
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