
Episode 176: How to build a neuro-inclusive business
Did you know that approximately 20% of the population is neurodivergent? Yet, most businesses are still not designed to be neuro-inclusive

175: Beyond awareness: The story behind Understanding Zoe and the Power of Neurodiversity Week
Neurodiversity isn’t just a buzzword - it’s a movement. And during Neurodiversity Celebration Week, the world is paying attention.
But beyond awareness, what does true inclusion look like? How do we build a society where all minds can thrive?

174: The reality of being a neurodivergent founder
What does it really mean to be a neurodivergent entrepreneur?
I want to share my personal journey of navigating the business world as a neurodivergent founder. From struggling with sensory overload in corporate spaces to creating Understanding Zoe.

173. Closing the gender gap and easing mental load with AI with Claire Waring
How do we close the gender gap and support parents in managing the overwhelming mental load of family life? In this episode of The Essential Shift Podcast, I sit down with Claire Waring, former Executive Creative Director and award-winning leader in the advertising industry, who made the bold leap into entrepreneurship

172: The power of accountability in achieving your dreams
Have you ever had a dream so big it excites you, but also terrifies you? You can see yourself stepping into your vision, but something keeps holding you back.

171: Navigating neurodivergence, burnout & new beginnings with Michael Coles
What happens when life forces you to pause and rethink everything?
In this episode of The Essential Shift Podcast, I’m joined by Michael, an autistic entrepreneur and host of The Deep Dive Podcast. Michael shares his journey of navigating burnout, stepping away from corporate life, and embracing new opportunities through neurodivergent-friendly support systems.

170: The social media wake-up call: rebuilding connection beyond the algorithm
What happens when one platform you’ve built your business on suddenly disappears?
In this episode of The Essential Shift Podcast, I’m sharing what I learned when my Instagram and Facebook accounts suddenly went dark

169: Optimising performance as an entrepreneur with Jess Spendlove
What does it take to perform at your best as an entrepreneur?
In this episode of The Essential Shift Podcast, we here from Jess Spendlove, a Performance Dietitian, Executive Health Coach, and sought-after speaker specialising in wellbeing and high performance.

168: 5 business trends for 2025: future-proof your impact-driven business
I had the women in my Goddess Embodiment Sisterhood (my mastermind) ask me ‘what is happening in 2025 in business’.
So I shared some trends that will help with future-proofing impact and building long-lasting businesses.

167: From personal struggles to global impact with Kiri Yanchenko
What does it take to turn personal health challenges into a thriving global business?
In this episode of The Essential Shift Podcast, we hear from Kiri Yanchenko, the inspiring founder and CEO of AMPERNA®, a groundbreaking skincare brand that champions prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic formulations.

166:40 lessons from my year of turning 40
What does it mean to simplify, align, and trust your intuition to create a life of expansion and purpose?
In this episode of The Essential Shift Podcast, I’m reflecting on the 40 most powerful lessons I learned during my 40th year.

165: REWIND: Climbing down the mountain with good grace - from cynical to woo-woo with Kate Toon
Ever felt a little... Different? Sounds a bit interesting to say, but you aren’t alone with this.

164: REWIND: The Conscious Entrepreneur: how to embrace astrology in business
Are you ready to be The Conscious Entrepreneur? Let me share with you how astrology can help you and your business.

163: REWIND: Creative and “Outside the Box” Marketing Ideas for Small Business Owners with Viv Conway
Have you ever seen a piece of content and thought “that is so well done, I wish I could think of those ideas”...

162: 13 Lessons from 13 Weeks in Techstars: 2024 review
I have just wrapped up a 13 week incubator for Techstars and this is the question that comes to mind… What does it take to grow, lead, and adapt in the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship?

161: Discovering strength, mindfulness, and resilience in business with Rikki Flanders
What does it really mean to be strong, not just in body, but in mind and spirit? In this episode of The Essential Shift Podcast, I’m joined by Rikki Flanders, a personal trainer, strength coach, yoga instructor, and founder of Strength For You.

160: Riding the ebbs and flows of business: preparing for cashflow dips
I want to chat about a big reality every business owner faces (and often this time of year sees it happen the most)... Cash flow dips.

159: From Olympic Gold Medalist to Startup Founder with Bronte Campbell
Being part of a TechStars program means we get to network with some incredible business owners…
And in this round, we also get to learn from professional athlete, Bronte Campbell.

158: Should I take part in Black Friday sales as a business?
Are you thinking of taking part in Black Friday?
Unsure if it is the right decision for your business?
This episode I am talking about rethinking Black Friday and how to embrace creativity over competition.

157: Learning a critical skill in business: building partnerships with Lana Grace
Have you learnt this powerful skill in business yet?
The one where you build partnerships?
Whatever the answer is to that question, this episode with Lana Grace will give you so much guidance on how to strengthen this skill.