Let's have a heart-to-heart. This one's for the doers, the dreamers, those incredible women juggling empire-building and everyday life—like figuring out what the hell to cook for dinner whilst building your business. We've all been there, questioning if we're the only ones struggling this hard. Well, you're definitely not alone, but you do need to hear this because real success is gritty, messy and far from the polished facade everyone's selling.

In this episode, I'm sharing the unglamorous truth about what it really takes to build something meaningful. We'll explore:

- Why the "overnight success" myth is dangerous

- What real grit actually looks like

- Why you need to do continue to do the reps

- My formula for staying consistent when motivation runs dry.

Here's my challenge to you this week: pick your rep and commit to it daily for the next 30 days. Track it, cherish it and fall in love with the process rather than the outcome. This is how empires are built—one unglamorous, tenacious step at a time. And, if this resonates with you, share it. Let’s lift each other up and remind ourselves and others why we started in the first place.

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We often look to business gurus, leadership coaches and self-help books for life's most profound lessons. But sometimes, the most powerful insights come from unexpected teachers—like my 19-year-old daughter, Taya.

Watching her navigate early adulthood with remarkable intentionality has been nothing short of revolutionary for me. Her approach to life challenges everything my generation was taught about success, relationships, and self-worth. Today, I’m sharing the eight lessons that have fundamentally shifted how I show up in both business and life—and they might just do the same for you:

• Lesson 1: Embrace Self-Care Without Guilt
• Lesson 2: The Joy of Rest
• Lesson 3: Love Unconditionally
• Lesson 4: Say No First
• Lesson 5: Finding Your People
• Lesson 6: Being Independently You
• Lesson 7: Ask for What You Want
• Lesson 8: Go for What You Want

So here’s the challenge I’m throwing out to you: Which of these nuggets of wisdom resonates most with you? Pick one and try it out. See where it takes you. And let’s keep the conversation going—I’d love to hear what the younger generation has taught you, so share it with me on social media. Until next time, be kind to yourself, say “no” when it matters, and go after the life you want.

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In this episode, we're tackling the ultimate question: Who's really running your week? If you're caught in the cycle of reactive business management, constantly responding to everyone else's demands, this episode is your wake-up call.

I share my personal wake-up moment - when a packed calendar and global clients masked a brittle business without a sustainable pipeline. This led to developing a game-changing weekly structure that transformed my business and could do the same for yours.

I share the exact framework I use for structuring my week, breaking down each day and the tasks assigned to them. We’ll also explore the four key elements every week needs to ensure your business continues to thrive sustainably.

My challenge to you? Audit your calendar against these four essential elements and see where you’re creating space for them. It's time to claim your crown and run your business like the business queen you are.

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