Secrets of a Survivor

Cheryl Sharp
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I am a domestic abuse survivor, but I’m more than that. I’m a mother, wife, successful business woman, and a big dreamer. My story is not just about my experience as a domestic abuse survivor, it’s about hope, shifting mindset, and finding the strength to move in the right direction. In my podcast I’m going to be sharing my story, my challenges and my learnings along the way - both business and personal - basically all the things!! I’m also going to bring on some guests now and then to share some helpful tips and lessons. If I can do it, then so can you!

  1. 04/03/2024

    S2 EP.08 | Sharon Livermore MBE - A Survivor Story

    My friend Sharon shares her story and what she's gone on to achieve since - both with her business, and how she supports other survivors. Since recording Sharon has been awarded an MBE in the New Years Honours for her services to Domestic Abuse. I'm so proud of her - she is an inspiration! About Sharon Sharon Livermore MBE is a domestic abuse survivor, campaigner & founder of both Domestic Abuse Education & Kameo Recruitment. Domestic Abuse Education is a business consultancy that exists to educate businesses on what domestic abuse is, the many forms it takes and how to support employees who are, or may go through, domestic abuse in their lifetime. Sharon is the co-founder and influence behind “Sharon’s Policy”, a FREE template domestic abuse policy and guidance notes; Sharon’s mission is to ensure that all businesses across the UK have a domestic abuse policy in place. Never forget: You are strong, you are capable, you are loveable, and you are brave. But most importantly, you are enough. You’ve got this Cheryl x 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♂️PS. My hubby and I are doing the London Marathon in April 24 as part of Team Refuge, a charity close to our hearts.  Please read my story here and if you can support us we would be truly grateful. 🫶🏼 ——————————————————- 🎵 Music and production by the amazing Strike Productions 🎧 LISTEN ON Apple podcast Spotify Anchor 🎥 WATCH ON YouTube 🤍 CONNECT WITH ME Instagram PPF Instagram LinkedIn 👩🏼‍💻 WORK WITH PPF Get to know PPF Get Started 🎙️ SPEAKING, PODCAST OR MEDIA ENQUIRIES Please email on hello@cherylsharp.co.uk 🛍️ CHECK OUT MY ETSY STORE For resources ❤️‍🩹 NATIONAL SUPPORT & HELPLINES Refuge 24/7 Helpline: 0800 2000 247 Men’s Advice Line: 0808 801 0327 Women’s Aid: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/  ➕ Be sure to follow my podcast!! ——————————————————- ABOUT CHERYL 👋🏻 I'm Cheryl, the founder and CEO of Pink Pig Financials - a multi award winning lifestyle-focused firm of Accountants in the UK. As a domestic abuse survivor I am deeply passionate about providing the support and confidence I wish I’d had to people taking their first steps into business. With a little support and guidance other survivors can step out from isolation, and rebuild a life they so deeply deserve and dream of - and never feel financially trapped ever again. Setting up my business in 2014 was one of the scariest but most rewarding things I have ever done.  I launched PPF to build a more flexible life around my family and gain some independence, and I believe all business owners can work towards their ideal lifestyle from day one of setting up a business. Through PPF I am able to provide accountancy services to small businesses, making the whole process a lot more simple and efficient.  Meaning business owners can focus on other areas of their business, and also spend more time doing the things they love with the people they love. And on a personal level I'm about to start my Mentoring journey, sharing my story, inspiring and helping other survivors to gain their own independence, and to start dreaming again about what is possible. If I can do it, then so can others.  So I’m here to help them on their way and be the person I wished I had! #soas #domesticabuseawareness #businessownerlife

  2. 03/27/2024

    S2 EP.07 | Asking for help changed my life

    True story! Reaching out and asking for help changed my life in so many ways. In today's episode I share the story in more detail. Never forget: You are strong, you are capable, you are loveable, and you are brave. But most importantly, you are enough. You’ve got this Cheryl x 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♂️PS. My hubby and I are doing the London Marathon in April 24 as part of Team Refuge, a charity close to our hearts.  Please read my story here and if you can support us we would be truly grateful. 🫶🏼 ——————————————————- 🎵 Music and production by the amazing Strike Productions 🎧 LISTEN ON Apple podcast Spotify Anchor 🎥 WATCH ON YouTube 🤍 CONNECT WITH ME Instagram PPF Instagram LinkedIn 👩🏼‍💻 WORK WITH PPF Get to know PPF Get Started 🎙️ SPEAKING, PODCAST OR MEDIA ENQUIRIES Please email on hello@cherylsharp.co.uk 🛍️ CHECK OUT MY ETSY STORE For resources ❤️‍🩹 NATIONAL SUPPORT & HELPLINES Refuge 24/7 Helpline: 0800 2000 247 Men’s Advice Line: 0808 801 0327 Women’s Aid: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/  ➕ Be sure to follow my podcast!! ——————————————————- ABOUT CHERYL 👋🏻 I'm Cheryl, the founder and CEO of Pink Pig Financials - a multi award winning lifestyle-focused firm of Accountants in the UK. As a domestic abuse survivor I am deeply passionate about providing the support and confidence I wish I’d had to people taking their first steps into business. With a little support and guidance other survivors can step out from isolation, and rebuild a life they so deeply deserve and dream of - and never feel financially trapped ever again. Setting up my business in 2014 was one of the scariest but most rewarding things I have ever done.  I launched PPF to build a more flexible life around my family and gain some independence, and I believe all business owners can work towards their ideal lifestyle from day one of setting up a business. Through PPF I am able to provide accountancy services to small businesses, making the whole process a lot more simple and efficient.  Meaning business owners can focus on other areas of their business, and also spend more time doing the things they love with the people they love. And on a personal level I'm about to start my Mentoring journey, sharing my story, inspiring and helping other survivors to gain their own independence, and to start dreaming again about what is possible. If I can do it, then so can others.  So I’m here to help them on their way and be the person I wished I had! #soas #domesticabuseawareness #businessownerlife

  3. 03/20/2024

    S2 EP.06 | Mindset with Shelley Bosworth

    You've probably heard me talk about my coach Shelley on pretty much every episode of the podcast 🫣 and today she joins me to talk about mindset, and a biggie for us survivors - believing in ourselves! ABOUT SHELLEY Shelley is straight talking action drive Business Mindset Coach helping women in business get out of their heads and out of their own way to achieve their goals both personally and professionally. With a 25 year corporate career behind her she understand the reality of life, her own story is indeed a rollercoaster but her mindset has been the key to resiliently bouncing back, keeping going and building the business she now proudly runs. Shelley is passionate about helping others understand the power of their mindset so that they take action rather than simply wishing, hoping and berating themselves for not moving forward. If you’re ready to master your mindset and get into massive momentum Shelley will help you do exactly that. Connect with Shelley: Website: www.shelleybosworthcoaching.com Instagram: @shelleybosworthcoaching Never forget: You are strong, you are capable, you are loveable, and you are brave. But most importantly, you are enough. You’ve got this Cheryl x 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♂️PS. My hubby and I are doing the London Marathon in April 24 as part of Team Refuge, a charity close to our hearts.  Please read my story here and if you can support us we would be truly grateful. 🫶🏼 ——————————————————- 🎵 Music and production by the amazing Strike Productions 🎧 LISTEN ON Apple podcast Spotify Anchor 🎥 WATCH ON YouTube 🤍 CONNECT WITH ME Instagram PPF Instagram LinkedIn 👩🏼‍💻 WORK WITH PPF Get to know PPF Get Started 🎙️ SPEAKING, PODCAST OR MEDIA ENQUIRIES Please email on hello@cherylsharp.co.uk 🛍️ CHECK OUT MY ETSY STORE For resources ❤️‍🩹 NATIONAL SUPPORT & HELPLINES Refuge 24/7 Helpline: 0800 2000 247 Men’s Advice Line: 0808 801 0327 Women’s Aid: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/  ➕ Be sure to follow my podcast!! ——————————————————- ABOUT CHERYL 👋🏻 I'm Cheryl, the founder and CEO of Pink Pig Financials - a multi award winning lifestyle-focused firm of Accountants in the UK. As a domestic abuse survivor I am deeply passionate about providing the support and confidence I wish I’d had to people taking their first steps into business. With a little support and guidance other survivors can step out from isolation, and rebuild a life they so deeply deserve and dream of - and never feel financially trapped ever again. Setting up my business in 2014 was one of the scariest but most rewarding things I have ever done.  I launched PPF to build a more flexible life around my family and gain some independence, and I believe all business owners can work towards their ideal lifestyle from day one of setting up a business. Through PPF I am able to provide accountancy services to small businesses, making the whole process a lot more simple and efficient.  Meaning business owners can focus on other areas of their business, and also spend more time doing the things they love with the people they love. And on a personal level I'm about to start my Mentoring journey, sharing my story, inspiring and helping other survivors to gain their own independence, and to start dreaming again about what is possible. If I can do it, then so can others.  So I’m here to help them on their way and be the person I wished I had! #soas #domesticabuseawareness #businessownerlife

  4. 03/13/2024

    S2 EP.05 | What is Economic Abuse?

    Domestic abuse isn't just the physical type that is portrayed in the media, there are many different types. In today's episode we delve into economic abuse. Never forget: You are strong, you are capable, you are loveable, and you are brave. But most importantly, you are enough. You’ve got this Cheryl x 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♂️PS. My hubby and I are doing the London Marathon in April 24 as part of Team Refuge, a charity close to our hearts.  Please read my story here and if you can support us we would be truly grateful. 🫶🏼 ——————————————————- 🎵 Music and production by the amazing Strike Productions 🎧 LISTEN ON Apple podcast Spotify Anchor 🎥 WATCH ON YouTube 🤍 CONNECT WITH ME Instagram PPF Instagram LinkedIn 👩🏼‍💻 WORK WITH PPF Get to know PPF Get Started 🎙️ SPEAKING, PODCAST OR MEDIA ENQUIRIES Please email on hello@cherylsharp.co.uk 🛍️ CHECK OUT MY ETSY STORE For resources ❤️‍🩹 NATIONAL SUPPORT & HELPLINES Refuge 24/7 Helpline: 0800 2000 247 Men’s Advice Line: 0808 801 0327 Women’s Aid: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/  ➕ Be sure to follow my podcast!! ——————————————————- ABOUT CHERYL 👋🏻 I'm Cheryl, the founder and CEO of Pink Pig Financials - a multi award winning lifestyle-focused firm of Accountants in the UK. As a domestic abuse survivor I am deeply passionate about providing the support and confidence I wish I’d had to people taking their first steps into business. With a little support and guidance other survivors can step out from isolation, and rebuild a life they so deeply deserve and dream of - and never feel financially trapped ever again. Setting up my business in 2014 was one of the scariest but most rewarding things I have ever done.  I launched PPF to build a more flexible life around my family and gain some independence, and I believe all business owners can work towards their ideal lifestyle from day one of setting up a business. Through PPF I am able to provide accountancy services to small businesses, making the whole process a lot more simple and efficient.  Meaning business owners can focus on other areas of their business, and also spend more time doing the things they love with the people they love. And on a personal level I'm about to start my Mentoring journey, sharing my story, inspiring and helping other survivors to gain their own independence, and to start dreaming again about what is possible. If I can do it, then so can others.  So I’m here to help them on their way and be the person I wished I had! #soas #domesticabuseawareness #businessownerlife

  5. 03/06/2024

    S2 EP.04 | Lauren Derrett - A Survivor Story

    In this season I wanted to shine a light on some other amazing survivors and share their stories too. So today I chat with my friend Lauren, who shares her story and how she's gone on to rebuild her life and do some incredible things. Lauren Derrett is Founder of UK brand Wear 'em Out, mother of 4 and flourishing survivor of DV - check out her insta @wearemoutpads Never forget: You are strong, you are capable, you are loveable, and you are brave. But most importantly, you are enough. You’ve got this Cheryl x 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♂️PS. My hubby and I are doing the London Marathon in April 24 as part of Team Refuge, a charity close to our hearts.  Please read my story here and if you can support us we would be truly grateful. 🫶🏼 ——————————————————- 🎵 Music and production by the amazing Strike Productions 🎧 LISTEN ON Apple podcast Spotify Anchor 🎥 WATCH ON YouTube 🤍 CONNECT WITH ME Instagram PPF Instagram LinkedIn 👩🏼‍💻 WORK WITH PPF Get to know PPF Get Started 🎙️ SPEAKING, PODCAST OR MEDIA ENQUIRIES Please email on hello@cherylsharp.co.uk 🛍️ CHECK OUT MY ETSY STORE For resources ❤️‍🩹 NATIONAL SUPPORT & HELPLINES Refuge 24/7 Helpline: 0800 2000 247 Men’s Advice Line: 0808 801 0327 Women’s Aid: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/  ➕ Be sure to follow my podcast!! ——————————————————- ABOUT CHERYL 👋🏻 I'm Cheryl, the founder and CEO of Pink Pig Financials - a multi award winning lifestyle-focused firm of Accountants in the UK. As a domestic abuse survivor I am deeply passionate about providing the support and confidence I wish I’d had to people taking their first steps into business. With a little support and guidance other survivors can step out from isolation, and rebuild a life they so deeply deserve and dream of - and never feel financially trapped ever again. Setting up my business in 2014 was one of the scariest but most rewarding things I have ever done.  I launched PPF to build a more flexible life around my family and gain some independence, and I believe all business owners can work towards their ideal lifestyle from day one of setting up a business. Through PPF I am able to provide accountancy services to small businesses, making the whole process a lot more simple and efficient.  Meaning business owners can focus on other areas of their business, and also spend more time doing the things they love with the people they love. And on a personal level I'm about to start my Mentoring journey, sharing my story, inspiring and helping other survivors to gain their own independence, and to start dreaming again about what is possible. If I can do it, then so can others.  So I’m here to help them on their way and be the person I wished I had! #soas #domesticabuseawareness #businessownerlife

  6. 02/28/2024

    S2 EP.03 | Starting My Business

    Starting my own business was a huge step towards freedom and independence. In today's episode I share all about starting up, my journey, and what having my own business has given me and enabled me to do. Never forget: You are strong, you are capable, you are loveable, and you are brave. But most importantly, you are enough. You’ve got this Cheryl x 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♂️PS. My hubby and I are doing the London Marathon in April 24 as part of Team Refuge, a charity close to our hearts.  Please read my story here and if you can support us we would be truly grateful. 🫶🏼 ——————————————————- 🎵 Music and production by the amazing Strike Productions 🎧 LISTEN ON Apple podcast Spotify Anchor 🎥 WATCH ON YouTube 🤍 CONNECT WITH ME Instagram PPF Instagram LinkedIn 👩🏼‍💻 WORK WITH PPF Get to know PPF Get Started 🎙️ SPEAKING, PODCAST OR MEDIA ENQUIRIES Please email on hello@cherylsharp.co.uk 🛍️ CHECK OUT MY ETSY STORE For resources ❤️‍🩹 NATIONAL SUPPORT & HELPLINES Refuge 24/7 Helpline: 0800 2000 247 Men’s Advice Line: 0808 801 0327 Women’s Aid: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/  ➕ Be sure to follow my podcast!! ——————————————————- ABOUT CHERYL 👋🏻 I'm Cheryl, the founder and CEO of Pink Pig Financials - a multi award winning lifestyle-focused firm of Accountants in the UK. As a domestic abuse survivor I am deeply passionate about providing the support and confidence I wish I’d had to people taking their first steps into business. With a little support and guidance other survivors can step out from isolation, and rebuild a life they so deeply deserve and dream of - and never feel financially trapped ever again. Setting up my business in 2014 was one of the scariest but most rewarding things I have ever done.  I launched PPF to build a more flexible life around my family and gain some independence, and I believe all business owners can work towards their ideal lifestyle from day one of setting up a business. Through PPF I am able to provide accountancy services to small businesses, making the whole process a lot more simple and efficient.  Meaning business owners can focus on other areas of their business, and also spend more time doing the things they love with the people they love. And on a personal level I'm about to start my Mentoring journey, sharing my story, inspiring and helping other survivors to gain their own independence, and to start dreaming again about what is possible. If I can do it, then so can others.  So I’m here to help them on their way and be the person I wished I had! #soas #domesticabuseawareness #businessownerlife

  7. 02/21/2024

    S2 EP.02 | Boundaries with Steph Grainger

    In today's episode I'm joined by my friend Steph Grainger to chat all things boundaries. As survivors setting and enforcing boundaries is something many of us struggle with, I know I did. So I picked Steph's brains to get all the tips! About Steph I am Steph Grainger, and I am on a mission to inspire women all over the world to find the collateral beauty in all areas of their lives. Life is full of purpose, if you choose to see it, and I am here to adjust the gaze of as many women as possible. I walk the talk, I am here today because of the powerful work I do. I am unrecognisable to the woman I was a few years back. The work I do is not about fixing women, because they’re not broken. If what you have just heard resonates with you, please reach out. I am here to support you and will be beside you every step of the way. Connect with Steph Website: www.stephgrainger.co.uk Email: steph@stephgrainger.co.uk Instagram: @iamstephgrainger Never forget: You are strong, you are capable, you are loveable, and you are brave. But most importantly, you are enough. You’ve got this Cheryl x 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♂️PS. My hubby and I are doing the London Marathon in April 24 as part of Team Refuge, a charity close to our hearts.  Please read my story here and if you can support us we would be truly grateful. 🫶🏼 ——————————————————- 🎵 Music and production by the amazing Strike Productions 🎧 LISTEN ON Apple podcast Spotify Anchor 🎥 WATCH ON YouTube 🤍 CONNECT WITH ME Instagram PPF Instagram LinkedIn 👩🏼‍💻 WORK WITH PPF Get to know PPF Get Started 🎙️ SPEAKING, PODCAST OR MEDIA ENQUIRIES Please email on hello@cherylsharp.co.uk 🛍️ CHECK OUT MY ETSY STORE For resources ❤️‍🩹 NATIONAL SUPPORT & HELPLINES Refuge 24/7 Helpline: 0800 2000 247 Men’s Advice Line: 0808 801 0327 Women’s Aid: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/  ➕ Be sure to follow my podcast!! ——————————————————- ABOUT CHERYL 👋🏻 I'm Cheryl, the founder and CEO of Pink Pig Financials - a multi award winning lifestyle-focused firm of Accountants in the UK. As a domestic abuse survivor I am deeply passionate about providing the support and confidence I wish I’d had to people taking their first steps into business. With a little support and guidance other survivors can step out from isolation, and rebuild a life they so deeply deserve and dream of - and never feel financially trapped ever again. Setting up my business in 2014 was one of the scariest but most rewarding things I have ever done.  I launched PPF to build a more flexible life around my family and gain some independence, and I believe all business owners can work towards their ideal lifestyle from day one of setting up a business. Through PPF I am able to provide accountancy services to small businesses, making the whole process a lot more simple and efficient.  Meaning business owners can focus on other areas of their business, and also spend more time doing the things they love with the people they love. And on a personal level I'm about to start my Mentoring journey, sharing my story, inspiring and helping other survivors to gain their own independence, and to start dreaming again about what is possible. If I can do it, then so can others.  So I’m here to help them on their way and be the person I wished I had! #soas #domesticabuseawareness #businessownerlife

  8. 02/14/2024

    S2 EP.01 | Myth Busting

    And I'm back for another season :) I'm kicking off Season 2 with some myth busting. There are so many myths out there - so I wanted to set the record straight and share the truth behind the myths. Never forget: You are strong, you are capable, you are loveable, and you are brave. But most importantly, you are enough. You’ve got this Cheryl x 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♂️PS. My hubby and I are doing the London Marathon in April 24 as part of Team Refuge, a charity close to our hearts.  Please read my story here and if you can support us we would be truly grateful. 🫶🏼 ——————————————————- 🎵 Music and production by the amazing Strike Productions 🎧 LISTEN ON Apple podcast Spotify Anchor 🎥 WATCH ON YouTube 🤍 CONNECT WITH ME Instagram PPF Instagram LinkedIn 👩🏼‍💻 WORK WITH PPF Get to know PPF Get Started 🎙️ SPEAKING, PODCAST OR MEDIA ENQUIRIES Please email on hello@cherylsharp.co.uk 🛍️ CHECK OUT MY ETSY STORE For resources ❤️‍🩹 NATIONAL SUPPORT & HELPLINES Refuge 24/7 Helpline: 0800 2000 247 Men’s Advice Line: 0808 801 0327 Women’s Aid: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/  ➕ Be sure to follow my podcast!! ——————————————————- ABOUT CHERYL 👋🏻 I'm Cheryl, the founder and CEO of Pink Pig Financials - a multi award winning lifestyle-focused firm of Accountants in the UK. As a domestic abuse survivor I am deeply passionate about providing the support and confidence I wish I’d had to people taking their first steps into business. With a little support and guidance other survivors can step out from isolation, and rebuild a life they so deeply deserve and dream of - and never feel financially trapped ever again. Setting up my business in 2014 was one of the scariest but most rewarding things I have ever done.  I launched PPF to build a more flexible life around my family and gain some independence, and I believe all business owners can work towards their ideal lifestyle from day one of setting up a business. Through PPF I am able to provide accountancy services to small businesses, making the whole process a lot more simple and efficient.  Meaning business owners can focus on other areas of their business, and also spend more time doing the things they love with the people they love. And on a personal level I'm about to start my Mentoring journey, sharing my story, inspiring and helping other survivors to gain their own independence, and to start dreaming again about what is possible. If I can do it, then so can others.  So I’m here to help them on their way and be the person I wished I had! #soas #domesticabuseawareness #businessownerlife

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I am a domestic abuse survivor, but I’m more than that. I’m a mother, wife, successful business woman, and a big dreamer. My story is not just about my experience as a domestic abuse survivor, it’s about hope, shifting mindset, and finding the strength to move in the right direction. In my podcast I’m going to be sharing my story, my challenges and my learnings along the way - both business and personal - basically all the things!! I’m also going to bring on some guests now and then to share some helpful tips and lessons. If I can do it, then so can you!

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  • Creator
    Cheryl Sharp
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Cheryl Sharp
  • Show Website
    Secrets of a Survivor