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Tales of Transformation with Ann Girling
Date broadcast: 02/06/2026
Episode 7: Talking about Ageing Well
Books: Ikigai – Hector Garcia & Francesc Morales, The Changing Mind – Daniel Levitin & The Complete Guide to the Menopause - Dr Annice Mukherjee
In this episode Ann discusses stress: why it happens, what is happening to our bodies and how damaging it can be. She shares her own story of her experiences of stress but goes on to describe the insidious nature of it in 21st century life. We need to learn to better care for ourselves. It is not a case of having a spa day every so often, more a case of scheduling self care activities into our daily lives. She gives us some tips, sharing the kinds of things she has learnt helps her and are now a part of her routine. The important thing to remember is that we need to care for ourselves so we can better care for others.
To connect with me and join my group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/unlikelyguru/?ref=share
For “My Transformation Workbook” and my book “Journey to Chocolate” visit
https://unlikelyguru.uk
And for my free resource “Self Care Strategies that Can Change Your Life” follow this link:- subscribepage.io/selfcare-guide
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Tales of Transformation with Ann Girling
Date broadcast: 19.05.2026
Episode 6: Dani Devren
In this episode Ann’s guest is Dani Devren, Soul-Aligned Mentor and Rebellious Cheerleader for Joyful Living. For a start don’t you love Dani’s title. When I read that I was sure we were in for something very special. I would encourage you to listen to her because I was so fascinated listening to everything Dani was saying I didn’t write down much to go in these notes. There were two main themes I picked up; the first was the importance of showing up as our authentic selves whether in real life or on social media. But first you have to develop self awareness so that you get to know who you really are. And the other thing that really resonated with me was listen to what your body is telling you. It rang true for me as I know there are times when I should just walk away from my desk and see to me. I’m sure it applies to us all. Just listen to this thought provoking and highly entertaining episode
Dani aka The Soul-Aligned Mentor and Rebellious Cheerleader for Joyful Living. Psychology Informed mentorship for Mind, Body & Soul evolution.Supporting women to prioritise self - whilst building personal brands that feel like home.Come and play through intimate experiences, social media monthly workshops, luxury day retreats and the Mastermind for the Spiritually Curious : The Awakening.
You can connect with Dani here: Make friends with Dani here & drop her a DM to say you’ve found her here!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danidevren/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dani.devren/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danidevren/
Website/Next Retreat:
https://www.danidevren.co.uk/soul-aligned-day-retreat
Save 10% off my next Soul-Aligned Day Retreat in June by quoting ANN GIRLING when enquiring :
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DV74qHBjUHR/
To connect with me and join my group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/unlikelyguru/?ref=share
For “My Transformation Workbook” and my book “Journey to Chocolate” visit
https://unlikelyguru.uk
And for my free resource “Self Care Strategies that Can Change Your Life” follow this link:- subscribepage.io/selfcare-guide
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Tales of Transformation with Ann Girling
Date broadcast: 05.05.2026
Episode 5: Stress and How We Can Help Ourselves
In this episode Ann discusses stress: why it happens, what is happening to our bodies and how damaging it can be. She shares her own story of her experiences of stress but goes on to describe the insidious nature of it in 21st century life. We need to learn to better care for ourselves. It is not a case of having a spa day every so often, more a case of scheduling self care activities into our daily lives. She gives us some tips, sharing the kinds of things she has learnt helps her and are now a part of her routine. The important thing to remember is that we need to care for ourselves so we can better care for others.
To connect with me and join my group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/unlikelyguru/?ref=share
For “My Transformation Workbook” and my book “Journey to Chocolate” visit
https://unlikelyguru.uk
And for my free resource “Self Care Strategies that Can Change Your Life” follow this link:- subscribepage.io/selfcare-guide
Thank you for listening to Tales of Transformation! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.
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Tales of Transformation with Ann Girling
Date broadcast: 21.04.2026
Episode 4: Cath Downes
In this episode Ann’s guest is Cath Downes, Mindfulness Teacher. We talk about how Cath left teaching, which she loved, particularly because she recognised the low level stress she was living with. She learnt how calm came to her from being in the present moment and trained to become a mindfulness teacher. She gives suggestions of how we can implement mindfulness practices into the tiniest of pockets of time in her day. And she shares a mindfulness practice on the call.
After 18 years in teaching, Cath reached a point many people can relate to—feeling constantly busy, yet disconnected from the life happening around her. Balancing a demanding career with family life, she realised she had been physically present but often mentally elsewhere, caught in the ongoing juggle of responsibilities. That realisation led her to mindfulness. By developing a simple daily practice and making small, intentional changes, she began to reconnect with herself and the present moment. The impact was so significant that she felt called to share what she had learned with others. Now a qualified mindfulness teacher and certified meditation leader, Cath works with individuals who want to reduce stress, gain clarity, and feel more calm and content in their everyday lives. Her approach is practical and personal, focusing on small, sustainable shifts rather than adding more to already full schedules. Through personalised offers like “Micro Mindfulness,” she helps clients build gentle, effective practices into their daily routines—whether that’s breathwork, movement, journaling, or mindful moments woven into everyday habits. She believes that lasting change comes from simple, consistent awareness—helping people slow down, tune in, and feel more present in their lives.
You can connect with Cath here:-
Website link: www.findyourcalm.org.uk (being updated tomorrow!)
Email: [email protected].uk
To connect with me and join my group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/unlikelyguru/?ref=share
For “My Transformation Workbook” and my book “Journey to Chocolate” visit
https://unlikelyguru.uk
And for my free resource “Self Care Strategies that Can Change Your Life” follow this link:- subscribepage.io/selfcare-guide
Thank you for listening to Tales of Transformation! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.
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Tales of Transformation with Ann Girling
Date broadcast: 07.04.2026
Episode 3: All about Ann’s Transformation Framework of Selfcare
In this episode Ann shares how, having experienced her own personal transformation, she wanted to pay it forward to others. She describes how she developed her Transformation Framework, her take on selfcare, health and wellbeing. As she shares each aspect, she gives one tip. And at the end she just says if all you do is one thing then that is enough because it’s one step forward. In future episodes she and her guests will go into these topics in more detail
To connect with me and join my group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/unlikelyguru/?ref=share
For “My Transformation Workbook” and my book “Journey to Chocolate” visit
https://unlikelyguru.uk
And for my free resource “Self Care Strategies that Can Change Your Life” follow this link:- subscribepage.io/selfcare-guide
Thank you for listening to Tales of Transformation! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.
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Tales of Transformation with Ann Girling
Date broadcast: 24.03.2026
Episode 2: Jo Raghvani Business Coach & Property Investor
In this episode Ann’s guest is Jo Ragvhani Business Coach and Property Investor. She talks about how she left her corporate career in which she worked long hours and partied long hours for the sake of her health. She entered the world of property investing but found herself, like many other female business owners moving from one hamster wheel to another. She describes how over the years her ongoing personal development has helped her manage herself through the roller coaster ride of building a business and the emotional turmoil of a marriage breakdown. She recommends two books in particular: “Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway” by Susan Jeffers and ’13 Things that Succesful People Don’t Do” by Amy Morin. This journey has led her to where she is now and has just launched her business as The Couples Business Coach working with couples running a business together whether they be actual couples, two friends, two family members etc. Finally she finishes sharing her strategies to manage her selfcare, health and wellbeing.
Jo’s Bio: Jo is a fabulous aunt to 5 gorgeous nieces and nephews, a big Formula 1 fan, a shoe lover and a devourer of afternoon teas! She also happens to be a property investor and well respected business coach & mentor.
After 20 years as a city girl, 13 years ago Jo decided to start building a property portfolio. She jumped into the world of entrepreneurship and business ownership, and proudly wears the cloak of success and the scars that that come with it!
Her passion for coaching and mentoring others was sparked around 6 years ago, and Jo now helps both UK and internationally based investors to start and scale up their own property businesses. She brings her own very real lived experiences and health and wellbeing challenges and how she has navigated all of this to her unique coaching style
You can connect with Jo here:-
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/couples_business_coach/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-raghvani-thecouplesbusinesscoach/
To connect with me and join my group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/unlikelyguru/?ref=share
For “My Transformation Workbook” and my book “Journey to Chocolate” visit
https://unlikelyguru.uk
And for my free resource “Self Care Strategies that Can Change Your Life” follow this link:- subscribepage.io/selfcare-guide
Thank you for listening to Tales of Transformation! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.
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Tales of Transformation with Ann Girling
Date broadcast: 10.03.2026
Episode 1: Ann is Back for Season 2
In this episode Ann shares her excitement to be back on Season 2 of her podcast which will have greater emphasis on her new found passion for selfcare, health and wellbeing. It’s going to be a mixture of Ann sharing her knowledge after 50 years working in this space. She will also be interviewing women, some of whom have more in depth knowledge of topics than she does and also some who have their own health and wellbeing stories to share
In this episode Ann shares her story of experiencing stress and near burnout in the NHS, her decision to leave 8 years prior to retirement and pension and her self employment journey through working with NHS organisations, then life coaching, becoming an author, then her complete about change as she ventured into the world of network marketing, something which she knew very little about and was not part of her plan. But through that decision grew her passion for helping women thrive with their health and age well.
The final twist in the tail was the creation of the Unlikely Guru through which has grown a thriving Facebook community and now a recently launched self care workbook “My Transformation Workbook”. Links to both are below along with a link to her free resource “Self Care Strategies that Can Change Your Life
To connect with me and join my group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/unlikelyguru/?ref=share
For “My Transformation Workbook” and my book “Journey to Chocolate” visit
https://unlikelyguru.uk
And for my free resource “Self Care Strategies that Can Change Your Life” follow this link:- subscribepage.io/selfcare-guide
Thank you for listening to Tales of Transformation! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.
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Tales of Transformation with Ann Girling
Episode 43: All Good Things Come to an End
Date broadcast: 7th October 2025
In this episode Ann shares how, after a stressful year following the death of her mother, she has made the difficult decision to make this episode of the podcast the last. She talks about her realisation of time passing, how you can never get it back and urges us all to be more mindful of that and most of all to make sure we all make time for our own self care and introduces the idea of creating our own self care bundles. And finally send her love to you all and gratitude for the over 40 women who gave their time to appear on the show
Please stay in touch either through joining my group or through any of the other links on LinkTree below:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/unlikelyguru/?ref=share
https://linktr.ee/AnnGirling
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Tales of Transformation with Ann Girling
Episode 42: Journey to Becoming an Environ-mentor
Date broadcast: 23rd September 2025
In this episode we hear how Lyn’s passion for the environment began as a teenager but grew into the business she now has as a result of having children and her concerns about their future. Listening to this will give you some great tips but also how she can help you live a more sustainable life. Her book recommendation is “Wilding” by Isabella Tree, the story of one of the first rewilding projects before it became a thing. I could say more but, honestly, the best thing you can do is listen to this and discover how one woman is making a significant difference in the world in a very gentle, non judgmental way
Lyn set up ECO for ALL with the sole purpose of supporting anyone who would like to live more sustainably but is stuck on the next steps.
She is passionate about making eco-friendly living as easy and affordable as possible so created her RAMP up your Sustainability program to share Realistic, Affordable, Manageable and Practical ways we can make small changes to everyday habits.As a working mum of 2 busy kids, Lyn is acutely aware that reducing the overwhelm around this important subject is vital so her program is a supportive and flexible space to learn how to do your bit.
Having been conscious of how her family lives for many years, Lyn is able to advise on trusted brands, recycling tips and how being more eco-friendly has positive impact on our health.
Lyn also runs educational workshops for purpose led businesses - she shares eco-lifestyle tips for employees to make around the home - leaving them feeling more empowered and aligned with the companies ethos. It's also an important way of reducing eco-anxiety and will create a healthier home by reducing toxins so will actively benefit the wellbeing of their employees.
You can connect with Lyn here:
https://eco-for-all.co.uk/services/#group
https://eco-for-all.co.uk/corporate/
To connect with me and join my group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/unlikelyguru/?ref=share
https://linktr.ee/AnnGirling
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Tales of Transformation with Ann Girling
Episode 41: Journey to Becoming a Coach for Bakers
Date broadcast: 9th September 2025
In this episode Jenny shares how she became a 6 figure baker including how she came to make a cake for Charles’ and Camilla’s first wedding anniversary and then had a change of direction when she decided to become a coach but specifically to help bakers build great businesses and get paid their worth. She is about to launch her membership group on Facebook, Sweet as Success.
Her two key learnings from her journey were the importance of having a mentor and coach in your life and saying yes to opportunities and then figuring it out which I am a great subscriber to.
As for books she chose four: “Let Them” by Mel Robbins, “Rise, Sister, Rice by Rebecca Campbell, “The One Thing” by Gary Keller and “Infinite Receiving” by Sue Ashworth
After 25 years in the cake industry, making a royal cake, winning awards, and even popping up on TV, Jenny built and sold her six-figure cake business and trained as a coach. Now, she’s on a mission: to help cake makers build confident, profitable businesses (without losing their sanity or love for baking). Jenny’s not your average coach. She's your biggest cheerleader, business BFF, and the one who makes growing your business actually fun. With her proven strategies and real talk, she supports and empowers bakers around the world. Her membership, Sweet As Success Club, is the go-to place for bakers to level up their business knowledge and technical skills, all while being part of a no-drama, cheer-each-other-on kind of community.
You can connect with Jenny here:
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Episode 40: Journey to Becoming a Natural Beauty Consultant and Entrepreneur
Date broadcast: 26th August 2025
I met Esther via Woman Who, a networking group and so much more for women and I’ve heard her speak. I’ve always found her totally inspirational and so I was delighted when she accepted my invitation to come on my podcast. I wanted to know how a Mum of 5 and owner of at least 3 businesses and a podcast host could do it all. And, when we spoke she had just come in from her allotment! She shares how she came to found her beauty brand Deroiste Natural Beauty and it’s a personal story like so many.
Her two key learnings from her journey were that help comes from where it’s least expected and the need to build resilience. And her book? “Atomic Habits” by James Clear. It can help us all by encouraging us to build habits that serve us for life. It’s a great read and I would recommend it too
And her final piece of advice was to live life on your terms and Esther certainly is.
Esther Roche is a mum of five, entrepreneur, and founder of Deroiste Natural Beauty, an award-winning inclusive skincare brand inspired by her family’s struggles with sensitive skin. She also leads South West Dental Nurse Training, with over 20 years in dental-related roles. As host of The Mum CEO Podcast and a mentor, Esther shares her journey of resilience, motherhood, and building purpose-led businesses that empower others to thrive.
You can connect with Esther here:
To connect with Esther:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/esther-roche-9729ba91Mentoring: Esther Roche Consulting - https://www.deroistenaturalbeauty.com/deroiste-s-a/esther-roche-consulting/Website Deroiste Natural Beauty: https://www.deroistenaturalbeauty.com/shop/
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Tales of Transformation with Ann Girling
Date broadcast: 12th August 2025
I was intrigued by Debbie’s journey which started the moment a teacher told her she would never be any good at maths. She takes us through how a life of work and bringing up two children alone prevented her grieving for her Dad. Finding herself on a retreat in the middle of Wales was the turning point for her and from there she developed herself into the Midlife Mystic Mentor.
She shared two powerful learnings:-
“Your voice is sacred and powerful, trust it”
“Worth is not granted, it’s claimed”
There were three book recommendations:-
“Excuse me – your life is waiting” – Lynn Grabhorn
“The Four Agreements” – Don Miguel Ruiz
“The Celestine Prophecy” – James Redfield
Debbie is a Midlife Mystic Mentor guiding women through the sacred threshold of midlife, I help you awaken your intuition, reclaim your voice, and embody your spiritual power. Through deep mentorship, ritual, and soul connection, I support your transformation from who you’ve been into who you truly are. This is your time to rise - wild, wise, and fully expressed.
You can get Debbie’s freebie here:
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGkyzaxMno/ihUxYkwHzY8OwXsNOX-qRw/view?utm_content=DAGkyzaxMno&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h799545346c
And you can follow her here: Insta and tiktok - @midlifemysticmentor
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Tales of Transformation with Ann Girling
Episode 38: Journey THROUGH Academia
Date broadcast: 29th July 2025
I met Sandra some years ago through a networking group and we have had many fascinating conversations. And time goes by and I was intrigued to learn her current work around grief and how it relates to women’s experiences in the workplace. I’m not even going to try and write notes about what she said, all I would say is listen because grief impacts every single one of us.
Her book recommendations were “The Grieving Brain” by Mary-Frances O’Connor and “The Long Run” by Stacey d’Erasmo.
As for her tip? If you feel there is something you want to do, it doesn’t matter about your age or anything else, just go and do it
Sandra Hunter is an empowerment coach, educator, and founder of empowerHER. With 19+ years in academia, she champions cross-generational, intercultural leadership for women. Her work blends story-healing, mentorship, and strategic coaching to develop confidence, inclusion, and professional transformation—helping women lead with clarity, purpose, and power.
You can find out more about Sandra and her work here:
https://www.empowerhertorise.com/
And the link to her events: https://www.griefhouse.org/event-details/art-as-release-grounding-in-the-senses
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Episode 37: Journey from Cuckoo Clock to Content Alchemy
Date broadcast: 15th July 2025
Cath and I both received awards at the same event and I was struck by the amazing colourful dress she was wearing! We got to know each other and noiw she’s on my podcast talking about her business. This is someone who at the age of 3 wanted to be a cuckoo clock! She soon knew she wanted to be a writer but was told by her careers teacher that she would not be able to make money at writing. And that is exactly what she is doing .. she makes money in her business writing for others and also writes fiction in her spare time.
Her tips were to never be too busy for opportunities. It was saying yes to an opportunity that she nearly said she was too busy for that started her off building her business. And secondly know the value of your time. Her books: “Indistractable” by Nir Eyal and “getting Things Done the Art of Stress Free Productivity” by David Allen
Cate founded Creative Words in 2017, having spent over 20 years as a management consulting, specialising in change management, communications and people engagement.
She describes what she does as ‘Content Alchemy’ – creating content gold by transforming what people have to offer. She is a writer, trainer, coach and consultant to her clients, helping them express themselves in a way that truly expresses who they are.
She works with businesses of all sizes, creating content ranging from leaflets and short profiles, through to books and online membership services and everything in between.
She is proud to say she is a crazy-cat lady – though it is the cat, Lola, who is the crazy one. You’ll often find Lola video-bombing zoom sessions and walking across the keyboard.
You can find out more about Cate and her work here:
Website: https://www.creativewords.cc/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/creative-words-content-alchemy/- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDBbiQFzrolr_s3h0waRcoQ(Edited)
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Episode 36: Journey from Corporate Sales to Sports Massage Therapy
Date broadcast: 1st July 2025
I met Nikki on an online networking group and, like so many people, knew she would have a good story. She shares how she damaged her back whilst in her corporate sales role and became aware how poor the support in her workplace and the workplace generally was back then. So she decided to go it alone, learnt sports massage therapy, which she delivers in people’s homes and works with employers on their health and wellbeing programmes.
The key learnings for her were to “back yourself” .. we should all do more of that in all walks of life .. be prepared to get out of your comfort zone and just ask! I love all of those and she recommends 2 business books: Daniel Priestly’s “Key person of Influence” and Donald Miller’s “How to Build a Story Brand”. She also shares her personal care strategies .. breath work, meditation and sound baths so listen in!
Nikki Roy is the Founding Director of Body Mechanics, a company that helps people to enjoy active, pain free lives. There are three parts to Body Mechanics - Mobile Home Massage, Employee Health and Wellbeing and a new service launching later this year - watch this space!
After swapping a corporate sales career for sports massage therapy following a back injury in 2011, Nikki carved out a new path, one that now sees her working with individuals to improve their wellbeing, as well as with businesses to incorporate health and wellbeing as part of their business strategy.
In short, Nikki is a biz owner. Cat mum. Loves travel, red wine and finding the humour. Fighting to tame the frizz. On a new journey of connection and discovery.
You can find out more about Nikki and her work here:
Body Mechanics Home Massage
https://homemassage.bodymechanics.co.uk
Body Mechanics Employee Health and Wellbeing
https://www.bodymechanics.co.uk
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Episode 35: Journey from Biochemist to Clinical Hypnotherapy
Date broadcast: Tuesday 17th June 2025
I met Linda some time ago and was always fascinated by her journey from biochemist to hypnotherapy and I also love how so much of her story mirrors my own. She shares how she came to be doing hypnotherapy and the difference it’s making in the lives of so many people and I think it will resonate with many of you.
Her fascination with all things healing started by her listening to that little spark that many of us are aware of and ignore. She knew there was something else for her. So her tip is to not ignore that spark, we only get one life and each of us has our own individual purpose, and there is so much fulfilment in realising that purpose. Go for it!
And her books? Fiction was Margaret Atwood’s particularly “The Handmaid’s Tale” and “Oryx and Crake” which will add to my holiday reading and Dr David Hamilton particularly “The Joy of Actually Giving a F…k”
Linda’s bio:
'As a clinical hypnotherapist, Linda loves being a catalyst for positive change for individuals, helping them to move towards thriving as how they want to be. Linda works with adults, children and young people and is also a Senior Lecturer in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy at CPHT Manchester.
A Biochemist and a Quality professional with a career in the Pharmaceutical Industry for over 30 years Linda wanted to be helping people directly. Having a fascination for science and especially how our brains work, the transition to the client focused profession of hypnotherapy with its basis in neuroscience was a natural fit!’
You can find out more about Linda and her work here:
Website
www.coda-hypnotherapy.co.uk
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Episode 34: Journey to Business Award Strategist
Date broadcast: Tuesday 3rd June 2025
It’s not often I speak to someone with such an unusual business. There’s plenty of business awards out there but not many people who can help you with the process and actually winning. Emma, mother of two children, aged 7 and 9, shares how she chose the world of self employment to give her flexibility around raising them. It has taken her a few years to create this business which she launched last year. The book she recommended was “Maybe I don’t belong here” by David Harewood. And her advice? If an opportunity comes your aware assess it first but, if the only thing that stands in your way is fear, go for it, because these are usually the best!
Emma Hewitt is a Business Awards Adviser, working with small business owners to build award strategies to boost visibility, credibility and opportunities.She helps clients to reflect and recognise their achievements, find awards that meet their business goals and write award-winning entries.Emma has been self-employed for 9 years, as a franchisee, then supporting small businesses on a freelance basis (including running an annual business award for 5 years). Combined with a background in higher education, she has almost 20 years experience of managing, assessing and advising on university scholarships and business awards.
To find out more about Emma’s work here:
https://welcome.emmahewitt.co.uk/home
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Episode 33: Journey from Therapy to Therapist and Queen of Happiness
Date broadcast: 20th May 2025
In this episode we hear how Jo experienced therapy following the death of her biological father. It had such a profound impact on her life she trained in therapy herself and then found the Happiness Club to help as many people as possible grow in mental and emotional resilience. This is a business that she has franchised. We discuss our experience of self employment and growing businesses and also the importance of experiencing contrasting emotions ie you can’t experience joy without pain, love without hate. Listen out for her analogy of the buffet table. And the book recommendation this episode was “Living Untethered” by Michael A Singer
Jo’s bio:
Jo Robinson-Howarth is an advanced hypnotherapist and mindfulness practitioner who runs The Happiness Club, an app based support service for mental and emotional wellbeing. She is mum to two beautiful teenage daughters, one gorgeous cat and one very naughty dog. She lives in Merseyside but hails from Somerset originally.
To find out more about Jo’s work here:
www.thehappinessclub.co.uk
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Tales of Transformation with Ann Girling
Date broadcast: 06/05/2025
Episode 32: Journey from Music to Writing
In this episode we hear how German born Susanne developed her love of reading and story telling as a child and is now a full time writer. She is also a musician and wanted to be an opera singer but that was not to be. She married an American serviceman and now lives in Washington State in the North West of the US, writing, she’s a foodie and loves to explore the local countryside
Susanne Bacon is a bi-lingual, German-American author, journalist, and columnist with plenty of experience as an event creator, organizer, and manager as well as a business consultant, translator, and public speaker, singer, museum docent, sales associate, and craft instructor. All of these colorful chapters in her life and a very positive, hope-inspired attitude influence her topics and her style of writing.
Susanne Bacon was born in Stuttgart, Germany, She learned her ropes as a writer, first as a freelance journalist with a daily paper in her hometown, then with a trade magazine for which she would end up as the editor-in-chief for over a decade. During this time, she published two books of poetry and short stories in her German mother tongue.
Susanne emigrated to the U.S. in 2010, where she has been living with her husband in the South Puget Sound region in Washington State ever since.
In 2015, Susanne Bacon edited and translated her first, originally German novel, “Islands in the Storm”, a historical novel about the German occupation of the British Channel Islands in WW II. Immediately after its publication, she wrote and published her first American novel, “Delicate Dreams”, which would become the first in a series that she hadn’t even planned on. Her Suburban Times column “Home from Home”, comparing her former German life to her American experiences, turned into another book with the same title. In 2021, Susanne created an off-spin from her Wycliff series, a romantic mystery based on the character of a military spouse, while also writing some dystopian and alternate historical short stories. All in all, since 2015, Susanne Bacon has published 15 novels – the 16th is in the workings –, one book of short fiction, and two books of non-fiction; they can be found on Amazon in English and in German.
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https://susannebaconauthor.com/
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Tales of Transformation with Ann Girling
Date broadcast: 22.04.2025
Episode 31: Journey from Midwifery to Relationship Coaching
In this episode we hear how Naomi moved from her career in midwifery to becoming a relationship coach, in part because of her own relationship breakdown and her love of helping others. We talk quite a lot about our relationships with ourselves and how we have the power and choice to change that which I turn can enhance our relationships. She is now in business with her life partner, Martin and we hear how their business has evolved
Naomi is a relationship coach who helps individuals and couples navigate the complexities of love and connection. With years of experience, Naomi, alongside her partner Martin, guides clients towards deeper self understanding, improved connection, and healthier relationships. Whether you're seeking to heal from past hurts, build stronger bonds with your partner, or simply cultivate more fulfilling connections in your life, Naomi offers compassionate support and practical tools to help you achieve your relationship goals.
To connect with Naomi:
www.just1to11itcoaching.co.uk
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