Wild Ambition Podcast

Sharon Maddy-Patel

Wild Ambition is the podcast for successful midlife professionals & business owners who are ready to feel more alive, more like themselves, and finally go after the life they really want. Hosted by Sharon, coach and founder of Wild Ambition, this show is your space to think boldly, feel deeply, and take meaningful steps toward the dreams, desires, and possibilities that have been calling you. Whether you're craving more purpose, freedom, joy, or just a spark of you back in your life, this podcast will meet you where you are—with real talk, soulful insights, and the inspiration to help you live with courage, clarity, and intention. If you're ready to stop settling and start living your wild ambition—this is your invitation.

  1. 10/10/2025

    Episode 17 - Tired of Yourself? The Wake-Up Call to Focus and Follow Through

    Sharon has an honest conversation about one of the most underestimated skills behind real success: the discipline of resisting distraction. In a world that celebrates multitasking, hustle, and shiny new strategies, she explores what it really means to stay steady when everything (and everyone) is pulling your attention away. Through personal stories of pruning her garden, transforming her nutrition, and reshaping her business with focus and intention, Sharon reveals how simplicity, structure, and self-awareness are the foundations of true freedom — not limitation. This conversation is an invitation to slow down, look inward, and ask: What would it look like to live with purpose instead of impulse? 🔑 Episode Highlights: 🌪️ Impulse vs. Intention – Success isn’t built from chasing every idea; it’s born in the moments we resist the urge to jump ship when things get hard. 🌿 The Myth of Multitasking – Discover why dividing your attention isn’t a superpower — it’s a slow drain on your energy and creativity. 🔦 Focus as a Torchlight – When we direct our attention with care, whether on a project or a person, we unlock deeper connection, clarity, and satisfaction. 💭 From Dabbling to Doing – Sharon shares how replacing “I’ll try” with “I’m training” shifts us from half-hearted attempts to purposeful action. 🥗 Five Pillars of Change – Plan. Support. Education. Structure. Tracking. The framework that helped her lose 17 pounds, renew her energy, and regain her confidence. 🧘🏽‍♀️ Simplicity Redefined – Simplicity isn’t dull or restrictive — it’s the art of putting your energy where it matters most and trusting that’s enough. 🔥 Resisting Distraction as Self-Respect – Each time we hold our focus, we remind ourselves that our attention is precious, and we get to choose where it goes. 🌿 A Wild Ambition Workshop: A Bold New Chapter 🌿 If this episode resonates and you’re ready to pause, reflect, and create a new vision for your life, join Sharon for A Bold New Chapter — a beautiful in-person workshop for women ready to listen deeply and step into what feels real and aligned. 🗓️ Sunday 19th October | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM | The Sussex Shala, Polegate ✨ Click this to find all the details and book your place. Because Wild Ambition isn’t about doing more. It’s about being more intentional, grounded, and fully alive Here’s to simplicity, focus, and the quiet discipline that changes everything. 💫🌿💖 💚 Continue the conversation and share your thoughts with us: Sharon’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonmaddypatel/ Sharon’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharon.maddypatel Sharon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesharonmaddypatel

    26 min

  2. 09/18/2025

    Episode 16 - Invest in Yourself: The Best Return You’ll Ever Get

    In this episode of Wild Ambition, Sharon has an honest conversation about what it really means to invest in yourself, and it’s about much more than books, courses, or coaching. In a world selling us the dream of easy money and effortless success, Sharon explores why the greatest returns in life come from grafting, showing up, and creating meaning through the work we do. She shares her own story of leaving the corporate world, the lessons she’s learned about self-esteem and fulfillment, and a powerful reminder that true satisfaction comes from leaning into challenge, not avoiding it. This conversation is a call to pause, reassess, and ask yourself: Whose vision are you really building? 🔑 Episode Highlights: ✨ The Digital Dream Dilemma – Why the promise of “easy money” and doing less can actually leave us unfulfilled. 💪 The Self-Esteem Equation – How real confidence is built by leaning into challenge, not skipping the hard parts. 🌱 Growth Through Graft – The joy and meaning that come from rolling up your sleeves and honing your craft. 🏔️ Whose Vision Are You Building? – A reminder to pause and ask if you’re creating your own life or filling in someone else’s. 🪞 The Midlife Reassessment – Why midlife is the perfect moment to stop, reflect, and realign with what truly matters. 💡 The Ultimate Investment – Why banking on yourself—your time, energy, and courage—will always give the best return. 🌿 A Wild Ambition Experience: The Weekly Wild Your Sunday pause for stories, reflections, and real conversations on living bravely, investing in yourself, and creating a life that feels truly yours. 🌷 Delivered straight to your inbox, The Weekly Wild is a gentle nudge back toward your own vision—less noise, more meaning. 🌻 Ready to join the journey? Sign up here 👉 https://sharon-eu48p5z8.scoreapp.com 💬 Reflections to explore: ✨ When was the last time I felt the deep, satisfied joy of a day well spent—and what was I doing? ✨ Whose vision am I really building—my own, or someone else’s? ✨  If I wiped the slate clean, what would I choose to put on it?  Because Wild Ambition isn’t about chasing easy wins. It’s about choosing the brave work that makes life meaningful. You don’t need someone else’s script to feel fulfilled. You just need to bank on yourself—and keep showing up. ✨🌱🔥  💚 Continue the conversation and share your thoughts with us: Sharon’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonmaddypatel/ Sharon’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharon.maddypatel Sharon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesharonmaddypatel

    23 min

  3. 08/07/2025

    Episode 15 - The Reset That’s Becoming a Lifestyle: What 6 Weeks of Structure Taught Me About Energy, Food & Feeling Alive Again

    In this honest and energising episode, Sharon invites listeners into a behind-the-scenes glimpse of a six-week experiment that turned into a personal revolution. What began as a simple decision to drink more water and nourish her body has sparked a wave of change—touching everything from her mindset to motherhood, her business, and her sense of joy. Speaking to the woman who feels tired but has learned to tolerate it, Sharon explores what it means to reclaim vitality, structure, and pleasure on your own terms. This isn’t about diets or discipline for the sake of it—it’s about deep nourishment, loving accountability, and creating a life that feels energising, not just efficient. If you’ve ever longed to feel like yourself again—or wondered what might be possible with just a little more energy—this episode is a quiet invitation to begin your own reset. 🔑 Episode Highlights: 💧 The Surprising Power of Hydration – A shift in water intake sparked a shift in perspective, revealing how depleted Sharon had actually become. 📊 Structure = Freedom – Far from restrictive, Sharon shares how tracking her food, movement, and energy became an act of self-leadership and care. 🔥 Discipline as Devotion – Rather than harsh control, sticking to a plan reminded her of a younger, stronger version of herself—and invited that version to return. 🌀 The Ripple Effect – As her energy rose, so did her momentum: more creativity, better sleep, tidier spaces, joyful cooking, and deeper connection. 🧠 Change Doesn’t Need a Crisis – Sharon challenges the belief that transformation only comes after hitting rock bottom. What if it could begin from curiosity instead? 🎯 Boutique Life Design – The most effective change, she believes, is built on your own values, rhythms, and self-trust—not someone else’s formula. 💫 The Sacredness of Self-Investment – We pour time and money into our businesses, families, and homes. But what about ourselves? 🌷 Introducing: The Ascent A brand new 8-week guided experience from Wild Ambition for women ready to create meaningful, sustainable change in health, mindset, energy, structure or business. Climb gently, bravely, and steadily toward the version of life that feels more aligned, more intentional, and more yours. 🌿A Wild Ambition Experience: THE ASCENT 🌻 Ready to explore your next step? Book your FREE 15-minute Wild Discovery Call with Sharon 👉 https://calendly.com/wildambition/15min 💬 Reflections to explore: ✨ What have you normalised that might actually be holding you back? ✨ Where in your life could a little structure offer more freedom? ✨ What might become possible if you gave yourself permission to feel good again? Because Wild Ambition isn’t just about doing more. It’s about being more—energised, alive, and deeply in tune with what matters most. You don’t need to hit rock bottom to begin. You just need a little curiosity… and the courage to follow it. 💥🌿💫 💚 Continue the conversation and share your thoughts with us: Sharon’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonmaddypatel/ Sharon’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharon.maddypatel Sharon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesharonmaddypatel

    24 min

  4. 07/24/2025

    Episode 14 - Why I Created Wild Ambition (and What It Really Means to Me)

    In this intimate and unfiltered episode, Sharon shares the untold origin story of Wild Ambition—a movement born not from clarity, but from confusion, restlessness, and a quiet ache for more. Speaking directly to the woman who feels grateful and unfulfilled, Sharon reflects on her personal journey from a polished corporate life to a messier, more meaningful one. From managing chaotic home renovations and designing high heels in Spain to raising a young family and retraining as a coach, she takes us behind the curtain of what it really means to create a life aligned with your truth. If you've ever felt like you're meant for more but questioned whether you're asking for too much—this episode is a love letter to you. 🔑 Episode Highlights: 🌿 Success ≠ Fulfilment – Even when life looks good on paper, something deeper might be calling. You're not broken for wanting more. 🌀 The Slow Becoming – Real transformation isn’t a glow-up—it’s a tender, messy, often lonely process that unfolds step by step. 🥿 Creative Courage – From designing shoes to rebuilding a home, Sharon shares how creativity helped her reconnect to purpose in everyday chaos. 🔥 Ambition Isn’t the Problem – The truth that changed everything: wanting more isn’t selfish—it’s sacred. Fear is what holds us back. 👭 You're Not Alone – Wild Ambition was born from Sharon’s desire to connect with women who feel half-alive but are ready to come home to themselves. 🔥 Ready to explore your version of wild? Book your FREE 15-minute Wild Discovery Call with Sharon and take one bold, beautiful step toward your untamed self. 👉 https://calendly.com/wildambition/15min 💬 Let’s reflect together: ✨ What part of your life feels like it’s happening to you rather than through you? ✨ Have you been waiting for permission to change—when what you really need is support? ✨ If you let yourself want what you really want, what would you choose differently today? Share this with someone you love—especially if they’re waking up each day wondering, "Is this all there is?" Because wild ambition isn't about burning everything down. It's about lighting yourself back up. You’re allowed to want more. And you don't have to want it alone. 💥🌱💫 💚 Continue the conversation and share your thoughts with us: Sharon’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonmaddypatel/ Sharon’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharon.maddypatel Sharon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesharonmaddypatel

    13 min

  5. 07/11/2025

    Episode 13 - Why You Don’t Need More Willpower – You Need the Right Conditions

    In this heartfelt and unfiltered episode, Sharon explores a powerful truth: lasting change isn’t just about willpower—it’s about the environment we’re in. Drawing from a recent experience at a local nutrition club, Sharon shares how a simple space—filled with encouragement, structure, and community—helped spark meaningful transformation. She challenges the belief that we have to do it all on our own and invites listeners to reflect on where they’re thriving and where they may be surviving unnecessarily. From personal growth and parenting to health and entrepreneurship, this episode is a gentle reminder that we rise best when we’re rooted in the right support. 🔑 Episode Highlights: 🌍 Environment Shapes Us - Our surroundings influence us emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. The right space can nourish transformation. 🤝 Support Over Willpower - True growth often doesn’t come from trying harder—it comes from being held, seen, and supported. ⏳ Discipline is Conditional - We’re all disciplined in certain areas of life. Lack of progress may just mean misaligned conditions—not personal failure. 🎉 Joy Matters - The quality of a space (like a joyful swimming pool!) can determine whether it supports or stifles our motivation. 🪞Reflection Is Power - Taking time to ponder where we already have support—and where we might need more—can open up new possibilities for ease and joy. 🔥 Ready to explore your version of wild? Book your FREE 15-minute Wild Discovery Call with Sharon and take one bold step toward your untamed life. This isn’t just a chat. It’s a turning point. A reclamation. A gentle, potent beginning. 👉 https://calendly.com/wildambition/15min 💬 Let’s reflect together: ✨ Where do you already have a supportive space in your life? How does that help you show up fully? ✨ Where might you be trying to do something hard alone? Are you surviving somewhere you could be thriving—if the conditions were different? ✨ What kind of space would help you most right now? Describe it without self-editing—what does your ideal environment for change look like? Share this with someone who’s been stuck on autopilot. Because our environment, our joy, our support system—they all shape who we become. It’s not about pushing harder. It’s about aligning better. ✨ You’re worth more than what gets left behind in a scatter tube.  You matter — loudly, fully, now. 🕊️💫 💚 Continue the conversation and share your thoughts with us: Sharon’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonmaddypatel/ Sharon’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharon.maddypatel Sharon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesharonmaddypatel

    20 min

  6. 07/03/2025

    Episode 12 - £1300 in a Scatter Tube: What Will Your Life Add Up To?

    What do a funeral scatter tube, bras, and a Greek buffet have in common? In this unapologetically honest and wildly relatable episode, Sharon shares the unexpected moments that shook her awake — and invites you to do the same. From laughter in the Peak District to unhooking the literal (and metaphorical) bra, she explores the tension between freedom and structure, presence and pressure, and why waiting for a wake-up call is far too expensive. If you've been pushing through your days on autopilot, wondering where your spark has gone — this episode is your permission slip to pause, feel, and reclaim your wild. 🔑 Episode Highlights: 💷 £1300 in a Scatter Tube – A sobering inheritance sparks reflection on what we truly leave behind. 🪞 Measure of a Life – Beyond money and milestones: redefining success through impact, connection, and meaning. 🎭 The Cost of Conformity – How striving to “tick boxes” can rob us of joy, purpose, and authenticity. 🌿 Live Now, Lead Fully – Choosing to thrive while we’re here — with intention, presence, and heart-led leadership. 🔥 The Legacy Shift – Why the most powerful thing you can pass on is not wealth, but wisdom, courage, and love. 🔥 Ready to explore your version of wild? Book your FREE 15-minute Wild Discovery Call with Sharon and take one bold step toward your untamed life. This isn’t just a chat. It’s a turning point. A reclamation. A gentle, potent beginning. 👉 https://calendly.com/wildambition/15min 💬 Let’s reflect together: ✨ What gives me goosebumps? ✨ When do I feel most like me? ✨ What do I not want to regret? Don’t wait for a wake-up call to start living on purpose. Share this with someone who’s been stuck on autopilot. Because you’re worth more than what gets left behind in a scatter tube. You matter — loudly, fully, now. 🕊️ 💚 Continue the conversation and share your thoughts with us: Sharon’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonmaddypatel/ Sharon’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharon.maddypatel Sharon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesharonmaddypatel

    15 min

  7. 06/27/2025

    Episode 11 - Why Aligning Words with Action Changes Everything- Keeping your Word to Yourself

    In this heartfelt and powerful episode, Sharon unpacks what happens when our words and actions don’t align—and how that quiet disconnect can lead to self-sabotage, lost momentum, and a shaky relationship with ourselves. She shares the pivotal moment that inspired this conversation and explores how even the tiniest aligned action can begin to rebuild the broken bridge between intention and integrity. This isn’t about hustle or productivity hacks. It’s about deep inner integrity, keeping the promises you make to yourself, and becoming someone you can trust. 🔑 Episode Highlights: 💡 From Silence to Strength – How Amina transmuted generational wounds into purpose, proving that healing is leadership. 🌱 Legacy in Motion – Honouring cultural roots while building a future your ancestors only dreamed of. 🎙️ Speak Up, Stand Tall – Moving beyond “representation” to radical truth-telling and embodied confidence. 🔥 Unlearn to Lead – Releasing the shoulds, scripts, and shame to lead with bold authenticity. 🌀 The Inner Work Revolution – How Amina turned self-awareness into her superpower for navigating bias, burnout, and brave change. 🌺 Special Invitation: If something stirred in you while listening—a flicker, a memory, a knowing—you’re not imagining it. That’s your inner voice asking for space. You’re invited to take the Bold Life Assessment—a powerful tool designed to help you pause, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters. This isn’t about fixing what’s broken. It’s about reclaiming what’s been forgotten Because when you remember who you are, everything changes. 💬 Let’s reflect together: ✨ What parts of yourself did you quiet just to be accepted? ✨ Who told you your softness was a flaw? ✨ What if your sensitivity is your gift—and your wholeness the rebellion? Tag a woman who’s done shrinking. Send this to someone on the edge of becoming. And if this stirred something sacred in you… reach out. We’re here. We’re listening. 💖 💚 Continue the conversation and share your thoughts with us: Sharon’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonmaddypatel/ Sharon’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharon.maddypatel Sharon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesharonmaddypatel

    29 min

  8. 06/13/2025

    Episode 10 - Unlocking Your Greatest Potential: What If It’s Still Ahead of You?

    Ever felt that quiet whisper: "Surely, this isn’t it?" In this soul-stirring episode of The Wild Ambition Podcast, Sharon invites us to explore the hidden clues that we might be playing small — and how to gently, bravely, and intentionally stretch into our greatest potential. She unpacks the myth of “having it all figured out,” the trap of gratitude-guilt, and the dangerous comfort of… well, comfort. Whether you're feeling restless in your career, sensing the edges of change, or wondering what’s next after ticking all the boxes, this episode is your permission slip to listen to that inner nudge — without flipping your entire life upside down. 🔑 Episode Highlights: 💡 From Silence to Strength – How Amina transformed generational pain into purpose, and why healing is a leadership superpower. 🌱 Legacy in Motion – Embracing cultural wisdom while building a future your ancestors dreamed of. 🎙️ Speak Up, Stand Tall – Why representation isn’t enough—and how to own your truth in every room you enter. 🔥 Unlearn to Lead – Breaking free from inherited expectations and leading with authenticity, not apology. 🌀 The Inner Work Revolution – How self-awareness became Amina’s compass for navigating bias, burnout, and bold change. 🌺 Special Invitation: If this episode sparked something in you—a memory, a longing, a fierce little whisper—it’s because you’re being called forward. You’re invited to take the Bold Life Assessment—a powerful tool designed to help you pause, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters. It’s not about fixing yourself. It’s about finding yourself—beneath the noise, the roles, and the rush. This is where clarity begins and bold moves are born. 💬 What parts of yourself did you leave behind to belong? Who taught you that being soft made you weak? What if your sensitivity is your superpower—and your wholeness the real rebellion? Tag a woman who’s done hiding. Send this to someone who’s ready to come home to herself. And if this speaks to something tender in you… DM us. We’re listening. 💚 Continue the conversation and share your thoughts with us: Sharon’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonmaddypatel/ Sharon’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharon.maddypatel Sharon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesharonmaddypatel

    23 min
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Wild Ambition is the podcast for successful midlife professionals & business owners who are ready to feel more alive, more like themselves, and finally go after the life they really want. Hosted by Sharon, coach and founder of Wild Ambition, this show is your space to think boldly, feel deeply, and take meaningful steps toward the dreams, desires, and possibilities that have been calling you. Whether you're craving more purpose, freedom, joy, or just a spark of you back in your life, this podcast will meet you where you are—with real talk, soulful insights, and the inspiration to help you live with courage, clarity, and intention. If you're ready to stop settling and start living your wild ambition—this is your invitation.

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  • Creator
    Sharon Maddy-Patel
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  • Episodes
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