Send us a text Starting over isn’t easy — whether it’s a career shift, a life transition, or rediscovering who you are after change. It takes courage, vulnerability, and a whole lot of self-compassion. In this heartfelt conversation, I chat with coach and global citizen Alessia Gandolfo about what it really looks like to begin again — one small, brave step at a time. We talk about embracing uncertainty, trusting your own pace, and how to find purpose when the path ahead feels unclear. If you’...
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Send us a text Starting over isn’t easy — whether it’s a career shift, a life transition, or rediscovering who you are after change. It takes courage, vulnerability, and a whole lot of self-compassion. In this heartfelt conversation, I chat with coach and global citizen Alessia Gandolfo about what it really looks like to begin again — one small, brave step at a time. We talk about embracing uncertainty, trusting your own pace, and how to find purpose when the path ahead feels unclear. If you’...
Send us a text Starting over isn’t easy — whether it’s a career shift, a life transition, or rediscovering who you are after change. It takes courage, vulnerability, and a whole lot of self-compassion. In this heartfelt conversation, I chat with coach and global citizen Alessia Gandolfo about what it really looks like to begin again — one small, brave step at a time. We talk about embracing uncertainty, trusting your own pace, and how to find purpose when the path ahead feels unclear. If you’...
Send us a text Are you making great revenue but still wondering, “Where did all the money go?” If your bank account doesn’t reflect your hard work, this one’s for you. In this episode, I’m flipping the script on the online business world’s obsession with revenue and inviting you to focus on something even more important — profit. I share how easy it is for money to quietly leak out of your business, even when sales are strong, and talk through five sneaky expenses that might be eating into yo...
Send us a text Let’s talk about that sinking feeling you get when you open up your banking app or accounting software… Yep, I’ve been there too. Maybe you keep putting off looking at your numbers—business or personal—because it all just feels too much. You’re not alone, my friend. And that’s exactly what we’re unpacking in today’s episode. We’re diving into the real reasons so many of us (especially heart-led women in business) avoid our finances—and spoiler alert: it’s rarely about the numbe...
Send us a text Imagine waking up and trusting that you will handle every situation perfectly? What if the secret isn't in the doing but in simply being—being present, being you? In this episode of The Light Seekers Lounge, we dive deep into the art of true presence and self-love with Rachel Madorsky. Rachel Madorsky is a bestselling author, speaker, psychotherapist and executive coach helping women leaders give themselves everything they ever wanted in life - now. Recognised by Influence Dige...
Send us a text I believe working with a coach can be really powerful, but it's not always the right move or right time. In this solo episode, I’m opening up about my own coaching journey and sharing the essential questions you need to ask before committing to working with a coach. Whatever kind of coach you're looking at hiring, this episode will help you get clear on your goals, readiness, and financial capacity, as well as common pitfalls to avoid, so you can make an empowered, ground...
Send us a text In this episode of The Light Seekers’ Lounge, I’m joined by the incredible Donna Hann—a certified high performance business and mindset coach, bestselling author, and passionate advocate for women in regional Australia. With over 15 years of experience in business, Donna has launched, grown, and sold multiple businesses—including a thriving dance studio—all while raising her two boys. Today, she supports ambitious women to grow values-led, sustainable businesses without burnin...
Send us a text Guess who’s back behind the mic? That’s right—after a little pause (okay, a raaather long one…), The Light Seekers Lounge is here with a brand new episode, kicking off Season 7! I’m so happy you’re here—thank you for your patience and for coming back to join me. I’ve missed you. If 2025 has felt like a whirlwind or left you searching for connection and steadiness, you’re not alone—and this episode is for you. I dedicate this episode to my dear friend Karen Garner Hamilton, and ...
Send us a text Jenny Richardson didn't expect to be diving back into the dating scene in her 40s. Or ever, really. Jen met her husband Will back in university at 20, and they built a pretty great life with two awesome kids and a couple of cats. Until Will passed away unexpectedly at 46, and the future they'd planned vanished in an instant. Jen spent a few years healing, raising her girls, and retraining in a new career. Then, at around the 4-year mark, she started wondering what "moving...
Send us a text In this week's conversation, I share a little life update from the Love household. From the chaos of welcoming an unexpected new furry family member to the transformative decision around schooling for my eldest son Sam, it's been a whirlwind of changes and adjustments. But it’s not all about the changes; it's also about how we handle them. We'll explore strategies for managing uncertainty and share insights I picked up from Ali Hill's keynote speech at The Future of Leade...
Send us a text While originally studying and working as a nurse, Mel Watt knew she needed a shift and decided to study a Diploma of Photography in 2009. Initially, Mel focused her photography business around kids and families. However, a personally challenging time led Mel to pivot in 2019 and she found a new purpose in helping women celebrate who they are and reclaim their power through black and white, no makeup portraits. In this conversation, Mel and I discussed: Mel's unique appro...
Send us a text Emily Osmond is an online marketing strategist and educator who supports solopreneurs to launch and grow online businesses, so they can help more people through their own expertise. She does this through her online courses, which have helped more than 1,000 business owners across the world, her podcast - The Emily Osmond Show, which has listeners in more than 100 countries, and her events and retreats. Emily has a Master of Communications degree and is a mum to a busy toddler (...
Send us a text I have recently re-certified as a Profit First Professional (which we have to do each year to ensure our skills are current and up to scratch!) and realised that means I've been certified for a whole year and STILL haven't shared with you exactly how Profit First works. Sorry for holding out on you! So here's an overview of Profit First, the basic principles and how it works with habits you probably already have - no accounting degree required. I'll also share how you can set u...
Send us a text Jess Williamson is a 5x Entrepreneur, an award-winning Mindset & Business mentor. She is a TedX speaker, has been featured in Forbes and major publications and now also an author. Jess’ story is one of audacity, from starting a swimwear brand as a 22 year old with no previous business experience to taking the brand all the way to New York Fashion Week and beyond. Now, as she celebrates the release of her new book "Unstoppable Success," Jess discusses the power of sel...
Send us a text Amelia Ryan is an internationally acclaimed performer, speaker, presenter and speaking coach. Her work has taken her around the globe from New York City to London, Edinburgh and beyond. Her superpower is helping brands and businesses get to the heart of their story and bring it to life in a way that is both meaningful and masterful. By fusing her training as an NLP practitioner with her 30 plus years as a performer she's helped hundreds of clients claim their space as thought l...
Send us a text Join me for a very casual check-in as we chat about Easter and balancing work and home life during school holidays. We also discuss how to recalibrate our goals - both financially and personally - as we transition from Q1 into Q2. As you reflect on Q1, what do you need to Start - Stop - or Continue doing as we step into the next 90 days, and the last quarter before the end of the financial year? It's a candid conversation about what's working, what to tweak (and not burn ...
Send us a text Sam Dhu is a Psychotherapist & Facilitator of Permission, a Mum to two young girls, and passionate advocate for being radically kind and compassionate to yourself. As a highly sensitive person Sam believes it is possible to be deeply ambitious and successful, AND soft and sensitive at the same time. In fact, she identifies as holding both identities herself. Terms like ‘self-compassion’ and ‘self-acceptance’ get used a lot these days. But through her degree in social ...
Send us a text Are you a chronic overthinker when it comes to making decisions? If so, you're not alone. I wanted to share some insights into some conversations we've been having at home lately, as well as with my clients. In this short solo episode, I chat about the common struggle of overthinking decisions and making the same decision repetitively and the toll it takes on our mental energy. From addressing open loops in our minds to reframing decisions as experiments, I offer practic...
Send us a text For Estee Lee, not being resilient has never been an option. Since her family was in a devastating motor vehicle accident when she was five, Tae has had to overcome life changing setbacks and obstacles which have become pieces of the puzzle and made her life what it is today. Her passion is working with people and helping them to realise that they have the choice to steer their life in the directions that they want. Tae lets you see life through her eyes by telling her ...
Send us a text Confession: I don't think I've ever been great at goal setting. So I'm trying something new this year - starting with deciding on one 12 month goal and breaking it down into strategies, projects and actions. Let me share this 10 point framework and set of questions with you in case it helps you plan for the year as well. You're welcome to download the worksheet as a guide to as you're mapping out your goal. Have you set big goals for 2024? I'd love to know what yours are...
Send us a text Welcome to episode 111 of The Light Seekers Lounge podcast! Today, we're kicking off season six with a deep dive into choosing a word of the year. If you haven't heard of this concept, it's all about setting an intention (as opposed to New Years' resolutions) for the year ahead - and it's a practice I've been doing since 2013! I'm going to share with you what my chosen word is for 2024, what it means to me and how it's shaping my year so far. I'd love to know what y...
Send us a text Starting over isn’t easy — whether it’s a career shift, a life transition, or rediscovering who you are after change. It takes courage, vulnerability, and a whole lot of self-compassion. In this heartfelt conversation, I chat with coach and global citizen Alessia Gandolfo about what it really looks like to begin again — one small, brave step at a time. We talk about embracing uncertainty, trusting your own pace, and how to find purpose when the path ahead feels unclear. If you’...
