Today's episode dives deep into the power of self-compassion and redefining success, with Kim Stokes, owner and coach at Kindness For Success. With a varied and interesting background in corporate HR, Kim brings a unique perspective on navigating career transitions and personal growth, but crucially, with the focus upon self-kindness.

In this heartfelt conversation, we explore Kim's journey from corporate life through redundancy to launching her own business. She shares candidly about handling the emotional upheaval that comes with unexpected career changes, and how she transformed that challenge into an opportunity for reinvention.

One of the most powerful themes we explore is Kim's approach to success - it's not about "having it all," but rather defining what "your all" looks like. This perspective helps break free from the perfectionism trap that leaves so many feeling like they're falling short.

With remarkable openness, Kim shares her own experiences with anxiety and mental health, including her creative approach to managing her inner critic (whom she's named ‘Gertrude!’). Please note that this episode includes discussion of mental health and suicide awareness, including Kim's charitable work for the Mind charity.

So whether you're navigating a career transition, building a business, or simply seeking a more compassionate approach to success, Kim's insights and practical wisdom will inspire you to embrace kindness as your superpower. Enjoy the show!

Connect with Kim:
https://www.kindnessforsuccess.co.uk

Insta: @kindness.for.success

Linked In: Kim Stokes
15 For Kindness livestream on Youtube, in support of Mind: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6J_aJheeic

Sponsors:

Our sponsors for this week's episode are:

Single Swan Clothing: https://www.singleswan.co.uk

SB Tutoring: https://www.SBtutoringuk.com

Connect with Jo:

January in-person networking (West Surrey, Wednesday January 15th): https://howdoesshedoit.kartra.com/checkout/722d78e5aa4ac52debf1284ed08e79fa

January co-working (online, Wednesday January 22nd):https://howdoesshedoit.kartra.com/checkout/e6bb5b904e90f77ad9aebddab0a389dc

January online networking (online, Tuesday January 28th):https://howdoesshedoit.kartra.com/checkout/cf3a0a8de34e9c5ea9976638f1bf250e

Connect with me on my website How DOES She Do it?: https://howdoesshedoit.life

Email me to book a 1:1 Discovery call:
jo@howdoesshedoit.life

Follow me on Instagram to continue the conversation and get updates about the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/howdoesshedoitlife/

Today's episode is all about bringing your awesome self to the spotlight - and trust me, you're going to love it! I'm chatting with Vicki Knights, a Visibility Strategist and Branding Photographer who believes that being visible isn't just necessary, it can actually be fun!

Vicki has a magical way of turning people's brand stories into stunning photos that truly capture who they are. In this conversation, we dive deep into everything from how Vicki’s background in radio helped shape her business model, to those pesky inner voices that hold us back, and how stepping into the spotlight can feel scary and simultaneously absolutely amazing.

Vicki also shares some genuinely practical tips for anyone who's ever felt nervous about putting themselves ‘out there’; whether you're just starting your business or you've been at it for years, Vicki's insights will give you that little boost of courage you didn't know you needed.

We cover so much, including how the judgement we faced as teenagers and experiences from the past can still have an impact on our confidence levels as grown women. Vicki points out how self-critical women can be, when all she sees in them is beauty. A cheerleader through and through, Vicki is a true ambassador for entrepreneurial women.

So, if you're looking to feel more confident, understand your brand better, and maybe kick that inner critic aside, this episode is your new best friend. Enjoy the show!

Connect with Vicki:

Website: https://www.Vickiknights.co.uk including her April Visibility retreat in Barcelona

Free visibility guide: https://vickiknights.co.uk/free-visibility-guide

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamvickiknights/

Podcast: https://vickiknights.co.uk/showingup

Sponsors:

Our sponsors for this week's episode are:

English Teacher: https://www.Englishteacher.co.uk

Somatic Habit: https://www.somatichabit.co.uk

Connect with Jo:

Forthcoming Networking links on Eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/jo-ferrone-11268419623

Connect with me on my website How DOES She Do it?: https://howdoesshedoit.life

Email me to book a 1:1 Discovery call:
jo@howdoesshedoit.life

Follow me on Instagram to continue the conversation and get updates about the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/howdoesshedoitlife/

Can a baby really fit into absolutely anybody’s lifestyle? In this week’s episode I speak with renowned sleep and parenting expert Hannah Love, as she lifts the lid on exactly that, and so much more.

With 25 years of experience as a paediatric nurse, maternity nurse, nanny and nutritional therapist, Hannah has dedicated her career to demonstrating that parenting doesn’t have to be exhausting. In this conversation we explore her career, and learn how it showed her that balancing work, life, and a baby can be a joyful experience. I only wish Hannah had been practising when I had my children, as I can see what an enormous difference she would have made, empowering parents to create a nurturing environment where gentle parenting and restful sleep can coexist! It sounds amazing!

For how to achieve parental balance, not to mention Hannah’s extraordinary journey through her business, listen on, and enjoy the show!

Connect with Hannah:

Website: https://www.sleepwellwithhannah.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sleep_well_with_hannah/

The C.A.L.M Approach to Baby Sleep: A Kind and Gentle Step-by-Step Guide to Help Your Baby Sleep Well Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/L-M-Approach-Sleep-Step-Step/dp/1915771536

Sleepwellwithhannahparenting Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sleepwellwithhannah/?locale=en_GB

Sponsors:

Our sponsors for this week's episode are:

Root Beginnings: https://www.rootbeginnings.co.uk

Somatic Habit: https://www.somatichabit.co.uk

Connect with Jo:

Forthcoming Networking links on Eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/jo-ferrone-11268419623

Connect with me on my website How DOES She Do it?: https://howdoesshedoit.life

Email me to book a 1:1 Discovery call:
jo@howdoesshedoit.life

Follow me on Instagram to continue the conversation and get updates about the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/howdoesshedoitlife/