Real Talk Podcast

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Welcome to Real Talk, the go-to podcast for female entrepreneurs, business leaders, and ambitious professionals who want real, unfiltered conversations about success, mindset, and the realities of building a business. Join four straight-talking female entrepreneurs as they share their experiences, insights, and behind-the-scenes moments that no one else dares to talk about. From business growth and branding to personal development, leadership, wellness, and even the unexpected challenges of entrepreneurship, no topic is off-limits.

  1. 5D AGO

    Quarterly Reflection Reset: The 12 Week Year, Pricing Confidence and Navigating Uncertain Times

    In this powerful reflection episode of Real Talk, the hosts dive into the concept of quarterly planning using the 12 Week Year framework and why shorter, focused planning cycles create more clarity, momentum and measurable results. As they enter quarter two, they openly reflect on what worked, what slipped, and where boundaries and intention need tightening. The conversation expands into bigger themes shaping modern business including economic uncertainty, government changes, AI disruption, burnout, money mindset and redefining success. The hosts discuss charging based on value not hours, overcoming limiting beliefs around pricing, and why personal branding and human connection are becoming even more critical in a world increasingly shaped by automation. From work life balance and delegation to questioning traditional career paths, pensions and corporate stability, this episode is an honest look at how ambitious women can stay intentional, adaptable and empowered in rapidly changing times. What You’ll Learn in This Episode How to use the 12 Week Year method for business planningWhy quarterly goals create better focus and accountabilityHow to reflect on what did not go as planned without self judgementThe mindset shift from charging for time to charging for valueHow economic shifts and AI are impacting careers and entrepreneurshipWhy personal branding and human connection matter more than everHow to course correct mid year and stay aligned to your bigger visionThe importance of boundaries, delegation and systems for growthHow to stay grounded in uncertain times while building long term stability MEET YOUR HOSTS Hayley Appleby-Burtt – Branding expert, designer & creative genius. Founder of Orange Lamb. Loves a dance floor moment. Lorraine Lewis MBA – Award-winning speaker, charity founder & business leader. CEO of The Lewis Foundation, ex-lawyer, and adrenaline junkie. Siobhan Mears – Multi-entrepreneur, business strategist & mentor. Founder of The Mears Collective & Elevate Base. Mindset queen & wellness advocate. Pippa Savory – Leadership coach, wellness enthusiast & adventure seeker. Interior design lover & nature-obsessed entrepreneur. Together, they’re bringing you REAL conversations about business, success, mindset, and life. HELP US GROW! If you loved this episode, here’s how you can support us: RATE – Give us a 5***** review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify REVIEW – Tell us what you think! Your feedback helps us create more of what you love. SHARE – Know a female entrepreneur who needs this? Send this episode to her now! Let’s create the ultimate support network for women in business. JOIN THE REAL TALK COMMUNITY Connect with us! Have a question, challenge, or topic you want us to cover? Submit your question via email realtalklifeandbusiness@gmail.com Want to be featured on the show? Send us a voice note via Instagram sharing your business challenge, and we might answer it in an upcoming episode!

    31 min

  2. FEB 16

    How to Build Daily Habits That Actually Stick and Transform Your Business and Life

    In this episode of the Real Talk Podcast, the hosts explore the many layers of connection and how easily it can be lost when building businesses, raising families, and chasing goals. From working in isolation and losing touch with fun, to redefining success, slowing down, and reconnecting with self worth, creativity, friendships, and community, this conversation goes deep. The hosts share personal reflections on friendship, family, self connection, ambition, and the pressure to constantly achieve. They unpack why modern life often disconnects us from joy, how connection can become transactional in business, and why intentional, meaningful relationships matter more than ever. This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and consciously rebuild connection in ways that feel nourishing rather than draining. What you'll learn in this episode: What connection really means beyond networking and productivityHow disconnection from self shows up as burnout and loss of joyWhy fun, creativity, and experiences matter more as we get olderThe difference between strategic connection and meaningful connectionHow to nurture deeper friendships instead of more surface level onesWhy connection in business reduces isolation and builds resiliencePractical ways to reconnect with yourself through habits, movement, and creativityHow intention and self worth shape the connections you allowMEET YOUR HOSTS Hayley Appleby-Burtt – Branding expert, designer & creative genius. Founder of Orange Lamb. Loves a dance floor moment. Lorraine Lewis MBA – Award-winning speaker, charity founder & business leader. CEO of The Lewis Foundation, ex-lawyer, and adrenaline junkie.  Siobhan Mears – Multi-entrepreneur, business strategist & mentor. Founder of The Mears Collective & Elevate Base. Mindset queen & wellness advocate. Pippa Savory – Leadership coach, wellness enthusiast & adventure seeker. Interior design lover & nature-obsessed entrepreneur. Together, they’re bringing you REAL conversations about business, success, mindset, and life. HELP US GROW!  If you loved this episode, here’s how you can support us: RATE – Give us a 5***** review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify REVIEW – Tell us what you think! Your feedback helps us create more of what you love. SHARE – Know a female entrepreneur who needs this? Send this episode to her now! Let’s create the ultimate support network for women in business. JOIN THE REAL TALK COMMUNITY Connect with us! Have a question, challenge, or topic you want us to cover? Submit your question via email realtalklifeandbusiness@gmail.com Want to be featured on the show? Send us a voice note via Instagram sharing your business challenge, and we might answer it in an upcoming episode!

    28 min

  3. FEB 9

    The Power of Connection: How Reconnecting With Yourself and Others Restores Joy and Purpose

    In this episode of the Real Talk Podcast, the hosts explore the many layers of connection and how easily it can be lost when building businesses, raising families, and chasing goals. From working in isolation and losing touch with fun, to redefining success, slowing down, and reconnecting with self worth, creativity, friendships, and community, this conversation goes deep. The hosts share personal reflections on friendship, family, self connection, ambition, and the pressure to constantly achieve. They unpack why modern life often disconnects us from joy, how connection can become transactional in business, and why intentional, meaningful relationships matter more than ever. This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and consciously rebuild connection in ways that feel nourishing rather than draining. What You’ll Learn in This Episode What connection really means beyond networking and productivity How disconnection from self shows up as burnout and loss of joy Why fun, creativity, and experiences matter more as we get older The difference between strategic connection and meaningful connection How to nurture deeper friendships instead of more surface level ones Why connection in business reduces isolation and builds resilience Practical ways to reconnect with yourself through habits, movement, and creativity How intention and self worth shape the connections you allow MEET YOUR HOSTS Hayley Appleby-Burtt – Branding expert, designer & creative genius. Founder of Orange Lamb. Loves a dance floor moment. Lorraine Lewis MBA – Award-winning speaker, charity founder & business leader. CEO of The Lewis Foundation, ex-lawyer, and adrenaline junkie. Siobhan Mears – Multi-entrepreneur, business strategist & mentor. Founder of The Mears Collective & Elevate Base. Mindset queen & wellness advocate. Pippa Savory – Leadership coach, wellness enthusiast & adventure seeker. Interior design lover & nature-obsessed entrepreneur. Together, they’re bringing you REAL conversations about business, success, mindset, and life. HELP US GROW! If you loved this episode, here’s how you can support us: RATE – Give us a 5***** review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify REVIEW – Tell us what you think! Your feedback helps us create more of what you love. SHARE – Know a female entrepreneur who needs this? Send this episode to her now! Let’s create the ultimate support network for women in business. JOIN THE REAL TALK COMMUNITY Connect with us! Have a question, challenge, or topic you want us to cover? Submit your question via email realtalklifeandbusiness@gmail.com Want to be featured on the show? Send us a voice note via Instagram sharing your business challenge, and we might answer it in an upcoming episode!

    29 min

  4. FEB 2

    The Courage You Forgot You Had: Reflecting on Growth, Risk and Resilience

    In this episode of the Real Talk Podcast, we explore the theme of courage through reflection and lived experience. Let’s unpack how easy it is to forget the bravery behind past decisions once they become part of everyday life. From leaving home at nineteen to work abroad, quitting stable careers in male-dominated environments, rebuilding from scratch, and stepping into purpose-led work, the conversation highlights the quiet resilience that shapes long-term success. We share honest stories about validation, fear, nervous system regulation, and the importance of marking milestones rather than rushing to the next goal. Let’s reflect on how courage often looks ordinary in hindsight, why growth without reflection leads to burnout, and how celebrating progress builds self-belief when doubt creeps in. This episode is a grounding reminder that confidence is built through action, not perfection. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why reflection reveals courage you may have forgotten How small brave steps compound into life-changing growth The role of validation and support in taking bold action Why high achievers struggle to rest and celebrate progress How nervous system regulation supports sustainable ambition The power of marking milestones to build self-belief Why leaving safe but misaligned careers requires deep courage How resilience is shaped by lived experience, not talent MEET YOUR HOSTS Hayley Appleby-Burtt – Branding expert, designer & creative genius. Founder of Orange Lamb. Loves a dance floor moment. Lorraine Lewis MBA – Award-winning speaker, charity founder & business leader. CEO of The Lewis Foundation, ex-lawyer, and adrenaline junkie. Siobhan Mears – Multi-entrepreneur, business strategist & mentor. Founder of The Mears Collective & Elevate Base. Mindset queen & wellness advocate. Pippa Savory – Leadership coach, wellness enthusiast & adventure seeker. Interior design lover & nature-obsessed entrepreneur. Together, they’re bringing you REAL conversations about business, success, mindset, and life. HELP US GROW! If you loved this episode, here’s how you can support us: RATE – Give us a 5***** review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify REVIEW – Tell us what you think! Your feedback helps us create more of what you love. SHARE – Know a female entrepreneur who needs this? Send this episode to her now! Let’s create the ultimate support network for women in business. JOIN THE REAL TALK COMMUNITY Connect with us! Have a question, challenge, or topic you want us to cover? Submit your question via email realtalklifeandbusiness@gmail.com Want to be featured on the show? Send us a voice note via Instagram sharing your business challenge, and we might answer it in an upcoming episode!

    28 min

  5. JAN 26

    Why Diversifying Your Income Is No Longer Optional in Today’s Economy

    With rising costs, squeezed budgets, and businesses folding, relying on a single income stream is becoming one of the biggest risks of all. In this episode of the Real Talk Podcast, the hosts tackle the reality of money in a volatile financial climate and why diversification is no longer optional for entrepreneurs, employees, or charities. They explore the rising cost of living, shifting spending habits, and the surprising truth that money is still circulating, just in different places. From luxury spending and experiential purchases to side hustles, online programs, sponsorships, and personal branding, the conversation highlights how adaptable thinking creates opportunity even in uncertain times. The hosts share real examples of people running multiple businesses, building income alongside full-time jobs, reshaping coaching to be more accessible, and creating additional revenue streams without burning out. They also discuss why personal branding is expected to explode over the next few years and how curiosity, not fear, is the mindset that unlocks financial resilience. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why relying on one income stream is increasingly risky How rising costs are changing spending behaviour Where money is still being spent despite economic pressure Practical examples of side hustles built alongside jobs Why personal branding is a major future trend How to diversify income without quitting your career Ways businesses and charities can adapt to survive and grow Why curiosity and observation matter more than panic MEET YOUR HOSTS Hayley Appleby-Burtt – Branding expert, designer & creative genius. Founder of Orange Lamb. Loves a dance floor moment. Lorraine Lewis MBA – Award-winning speaker, charity founder & business leader. CEO of The Lewis Foundation, ex-lawyer, and adrenaline junkie. Siobhan Mears – Multi-entrepreneur, business strategist & mentor. Founder of The Mears Collective & Elevate Base. Mindset queen & wellness advocate. Pippa Savory – Leadership coach, wellness enthusiast & adventure seeker. Interior design lover & nature-obsessed entrepreneur. Together, they’re bringing you REAL conversations about business, success, mindset, and life. HELP US GROW! If you loved this episode, here’s how you can support us: RATE – Give us a 5***** review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify REVIEW – Tell us what you think! Your feedback helps us create more of what you love. SHARE – Know a female entrepreneur who needs this? Send this episode to her now! Let’s create the ultimate support network for women in business. JOIN THE REAL TALK COMMUNITY Connect with us! Have a question, challenge, or topic you want us to cover? Submit your question via email realtalklifeandbusiness@gmail.com Want to be featured on the show? Send us a voice note via Instagram sharing your business challenge, and we might answer it in an upcoming episode!

    22 min

  6. JAN 19

    When Success Feels Unfulfilling: Redefining Achievement, Purpose and What Really Matters

    You did everything right. You hit the milestone. And yet it still feels flat. This episode explores why success can feel surprisingly unfulfilling and what to do when it does. In this episode of the Real Talk Podcast, the hosts have an honest conversation about the moment many high achieving women quietly experience but rarely admit out loud, when success no longer feels satisfying. They share deeply personal stories of building impressive careers and businesses that looked incredible on paper but felt heavy, misaligned, or joyless in reality. From qualifying early and walking away from a legal career, to building agencies, speaking on stages, and still feeling disconnected, the conversation explores the tension between logic led success and heart led fulfilment. The hosts discuss burnout, survival mode, unfulfilled potential, and the quiet inner whisper that asks for something more. They reflect on how redefining success does not always require burning everything down, but instead creating space, listening to intuition, prioritising life over work, and choosing impact and meaning over external validation. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why success can feel empty even when everything looks right The difference between logic driven and heart led decision making How burnout and heaviness signal misalignment before crisis hits What unfulfilled opportunity really means Why life first thinking creates more sustainable success How to step off the hamster wheel without losing your identity The importance of creating space for joy, reflection and clarity Why redefining success early is easier than waiting for a breakdown MEET YOUR HOSTS Hayley Appleby-Burtt – Branding expert, designer & creative genius. Founder of Orange Lamb. Loves a dance floor moment. Lorraine Lewis MBA – Award-winning speaker, charity founder & business leader. CEO of The Lewis Foundation, ex-lawyer, and adrenaline junkie. Siobhan Mears – Multi-entrepreneur, business strategist & mentor. Founder of The Mears Collective & Elevate Base. Mindset queen & wellness advocate. Pippa Savory – Leadership coach, wellness enthusiast & adventure seeker. Interior design lover & nature-obsessed entrepreneur. Together, they’re bringing you REAL conversations about business, success, mindset, and life. HELP US GROW! If you loved this episode, here’s how you can support us: RATE – Give us a 5***** review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify REVIEW – Tell us what you think! Your feedback helps us create more of what you love. SHARE – Know a female entrepreneur who needs this? Send this episode to her now! Let’s create the ultimate support network for women in business. JOIN THE REAL TALK COMMUNITY Connect with us! Have a question, challenge, or topic you want us to cover? Submit your question via email realtalklifeandbusiness@gmail.com Want to be featured on the show? Send us a voice note via Instagram sharing your business challenge, and we might answer it in an upcoming episode!

    25 min

  7. JAN 12

    Why Entering New Rooms Is the Fastest Way to Grow Personally and Professionally

    If life or business feels flat, repetitive, or uninspiring, this episode might explain exactly why. In this episode of Real Talk, the hosts dive into the powerful impact of intentionally placing yourself in new rooms, new communities, and new conversations. From nostalgic stories of children playing freely in new neighbourhood friendships, to stepping into unfamiliar business events, local community groups, and personal growth spaces, the conversation explores how stagnation creeps in when we stay too comfortable. The hosts share real experiences of pushing beyond familiar circles, attending events outside their industry, joining village committees, walking into gyms alone, and deliberately choosing environments that stretch confidence and perspective. They also discuss the difference between meaningful connection and forced networking, why some events feel draining while others spark transformation, and how discernment matters just as much as courage when choosing where to show up. This episode is an honest reflection on growth, connection, identity, and why entering the right rooms at the right time can quietly change everything. What You’ll Learn in This Episode How to recognise when you have outgrown your current circlesWhy stagnation often signals an environment problem, not a motivation problemThe confidence building power of entering spaces where you know no oneHow community, events, and new environments impact personal growthWhy substance matters more than surface level networkingHow to choose rooms that energise rather than drain youPractical ways to introduce new people, ideas, and inspiration into your life MEET YOUR HOSTS Hayley Appleby-Burtt – Branding expert, designer & creative genius. Founder of Orange Lamb. Loves a dance floor moment. Lorraine Lewis MBA – Award-winning speaker, charity founder & business leader. CEO of The Lewis Foundation, ex-lawyer, and adrenaline junkie. Siobhan Mears – Multi-entrepreneur, business strategist & mentor. Founder of The Mears Collective & Elevate Base. Mindset queen & wellness advocate. Pippa Savory – Leadership coach, wellness enthusiast & adventure seeker. Interior design lover & nature-obsessed entrepreneur. Together, they’re bringing you REAL conversations about business, success, mindset, and life. HELP US GROW! If you loved this episode, here’s how you can support us: RATE – Give us a 5***** review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify REVIEW – Tell us what you think! Your feedback helps us create more of what you love. SHARE – Know a female entrepreneur who needs this? Send this episode to her now! Let’s create the ultimate support network for women in business. JOIN THE REAL TALK COMMUNITY Connect with us! Have a question, challenge, or topic you want us to cover? Submit your question via email realtalklifeandbusiness@gmail.com Want to be featured on the show? Send us a voice note via Instagram sharing your business challenge, and we might answer it in an upcoming episode!

    24 min

  8. JAN 5

    How to Know You’re Ready for Your Next Evolution in Business and Life

    Have you ever felt a quiet knowing that something needs to change but you cannot quite name it? This episode explores the real signs that you are ready for your next evolution. In this episode of the Real Talk Podcast, Lorraine, Pippa, Hayley and Siobhan explore how to recognise when you are ready for your next evolution in business and life. From burnout and boredom to intuition, awareness and inner confidence, the hosts share deeply personal experiences of growth, resistance and realignment. They unpack the repeating cycles that keep high achieving women stuck, including busyness, comparison, fear and imposter syndrome, and how to consciously break them. The conversation dives into values led decision making, creating space for reflection, recognising signs and synchronicities, and using January as a powerful reset rather than a pressure point. Practical tools like vision boarding, New Year letters, compound effect habits and accountability partnerships are shared to help listeners move forward with clarity and intention. What You’ll Learn in This Episode The emotional and physical signs you are ready for your next evolutionHow burnout, boredom and resistance show up before changeWhy awareness and intuition are key readiness indicatorsHow values like freedom, connection and family guide aligned decisionsWays to break the cycle of busyness, comparison and imposter syndromeHow to use January for reflection instead of pressurePractical rituals including vision boards, letters to self and habit shiftsWhy small consistent actions create long term transformationThe importance of support and accountability during transition phases MEET YOUR HOSTS Hayley Appleby-Burtt – Branding expert, designer & creative genius. Founder of Orange Lamb. Loves a dance floor moment. Lorraine Lewis MBA – Award-winning speaker, charity founder & business leader. CEO of The Lewis Foundation, ex-lawyer, and adrenaline junkie. Siobhan Mears – Multi-entrepreneur, business strategist & mentor. Founder of The Mears Collective & Elevate Base. Mindset queen & wellness advocate. Pippa Savory – Leadership coach, wellness enthusiast & adventure seeker. Interior design lover & nature-obsessed entrepreneur. Together, they’re bringing you REAL conversations about business, success, mindset, and life. HELP US GROW! If you loved this episode, here’s how you can support us: RATE – Give us a 5***** review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify REVIEW – Tell us what you think! Your feedback helps us create more of what you love. SHARE – Know a female entrepreneur who needs this? Send this episode to her now! Let’s create the ultimate support network for women in business. JOIN THE REAL TALK COMMUNITY Connect with us! Have a question, challenge, or topic you want us to cover? Submit your question via email realtalklifeandbusiness@gmail.com Want to be featured on the show? Send us a voice note via Instagram sharing your business challenge, and we might answer it in an upcoming episode!

    27 min
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Welcome to Real Talk, the go-to podcast for female entrepreneurs, business leaders, and ambitious professionals who want real, unfiltered conversations about success, mindset, and the realities of building a business. Join four straight-talking female entrepreneurs as they share their experiences, insights, and behind-the-scenes moments that no one else dares to talk about. From business growth and branding to personal development, leadership, wellness, and even the unexpected challenges of entrepreneurship, no topic is off-limits.

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  • Creator
    Real Talk Podcast
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Real Talk Podcast
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