Join us in this enlightening episode as we welcome Shannon Murphy, the founder of Simpl Living Co, to discuss how embracing simplicity can empower us and reveal the beauty in a minimalist lifestyle. Episode Highlights: Benefits of Simple Living and Minimalism: Discover the numerous advantages of adopting a minimalist approach to life, from reduced stress to increased clarity and focus. Getting Started with Minimalism: Shannon shares practical tips and strategies for beginning your journey towards a simpler, more intentional life. Overconsumption and Mental Health: Explore the significant correlation between rising overconsumption and the current mental health crisis, and how simplifying our lives can alleviate feelings of overwhelm. Ladies, if you're ready for a summer clearout and a fresh start, this episode is tailor-made for you. Tune in and get inspired to rewrite your story with the power of simplicity.    Let’s Connect :    With Shannon from Simpl Living Co : https://www.simplliving.co/ With Lulu Minns :  www.luluminns.com  

Today, we dive into the world of self empowerment, what it is, where we are and how we can amplify it when we need to. Even self-empowered Women need a boost and anything can throw us off course.    During the episode, we start with a self empowerment audit and I share with you 3 crucial self empowerment books everyone should read. And we finish with a super powerful mantra (mindtool) for self-trust that you can take into your everyday personal and professional lives.    The book recommendations are as follows :    Ted : The Empowerment Dynamic The Universe has your Back by Gabrielle Bernstien  The Untethered Soul by Michael A.Singer    Let’s Connect :  Empowerment Boost Workshop Download : https://sherebelradio.eo.page/empowerment With Lulu Minns :  www.luluminns.com  

The Founder of Female Founder Finance, Roxanne Goodman joins me today to share her mission in creating more inclusive and equitable environments for female founders to access finance.    During this episode, we share the benefits of the UKs first female-led commercial finance boutique, providing female entrepreneurs with access to an all female circle of commercial investors in the UK.    We discuss the barriers women have faced and recent changes in legislation which have created additional hurdles for women but importantly the positive action that is happening and gathering momentum to support women with finance in their businesses.    In addition, we wrap up the latest Women’s International Day series with Luke from Natwest also hearing about what support they can offer.      Let’s Connect :    With Female Founder Finance  : https://femalefounder.finance/ With Lulu Minns :  www.luluminns.com   With our Sponsors Natwest : Natwest Business Accelerator Website  

Founder and Managing Director of Isle Develop CIC, Rhoda Meek joins me today sharing the impact of a digital agency based on the Scottish Islands who reinvest their profits to support Scottish island entrepreneurs and groups in accessing essential digital resources.  Rhoda’s sense of belonging and ancestral connection to where she lives includes running a small croft and two other businesses inspired by the local landscape, including Tiree Tea and The Angry Triangle, which specialise in island yarns and textiles. During this episode, Rhoda shares how in lockdown she created Isle20.com to support local makers and businesses who were no longer able to access the tourist trade and the ‘etsy’ style website traded an extra £250,000 income for local businesses and is now about to go through a revamp for the post covid era.  Let’s Connect :    With Isle Develop : isledevelop.com  /   With Isle 20 : isle20.com   With Tiree Tea : tireetea.co.uk / With Angry Triangle : angrytriangle.co.uk   With Rhoda Meek : rhodameek.co.uk   With Lulu Minns :  www.luluminns.com With our Sponsors Natwest : Natwest Business Accelerator Website

Founder of Doqit, Catherine Ann Reid joins me today as she shares her vision for simplifying our day-to-day life administration through an innovative SAAS platform. She shares the amount of time, money and stress we waste on our day-to-day admin tasks.    Catherine Ann's passion for revolutionising administrative management shines through as she shares her firsthand experience navigating overwhelming paperwork, disorganisation and uncertainty as a business owner and lone parent of her daughter Chloe who has complex needs.    As Catherine Ann delves into her journey in the tech world later in life, she reflects on the unexpected path that led her to entrepreneurship. She shares her belief in the limitless potential of women and encourages us to pursue our aspirations and adventures fearlessly.   Let’s Connect :    With Doqit :  https://www.doqit.io/   With Lulu Minns :  www.luluminns.com With our Sponsors Natwest : Natwest Business Accelerator Website

Founder of 2nd Line of Defence, Lisa Baskott joins me today sharing her inspiration in creating the UK’s 1st frontline security recruitment agency which is female focused, customer oriented and highly inclusive.    During this episode, Lisa shares how after the murder of Sarah Everard both angered and moved her towards a mission to create systemic change within the nighttime economy with the purpose of creating a much safer world for women and other vulnerable people.    We gain insight into the exponential growth of her mission from working on the doors as a bouncer in 2021 to an unwavering commitment to her cause that resonates deeply as she discusses her advocacy for systemic change and accountability within the regulatory body.    Let’s Connect :    With Lisa Baskott: https://2ndlineofdefence.com/   With Lulu Minns :  www.luluminns.com With our Sponsors Natwest : Natwest Business Accelerator Website

Author of Lilith, Nikki Marmery joins me today to talk about the inspiration behind her joyous rampage through biblical history where she re-tells the story of the ‘demoness’ Lilith.    Nikki shares why Lilith who was banished from the Garden of Eden for disobedience - visits and collaborates with other female biblical characters as she spends thousands of years trying to restore natural balance (and the power of the feminine) back into the world. We reflect on the broader implications of women's stories in our own narratives. Together, we explore how these stories, often missing or misunderstood, can shape our perceptions and experiences as women and how when we change the root of those stories, we empower women across generations.  Let’s Connect :   With Nikki Maramery : https://nikkimarmery.com/   With Lulu Minns :  www.luluminns.com With our Sponsors Natwest : Natwest Business Accelerator Website

Dynamic Co-Founder and Creator of Code Beautiful, Sarah Cross joins me today to share how for the last ten years, Code Beautiful have been rewriting the rules of the beauty industry, challenging the accepted standards and helping women to create their own unique code of beauty.    During this episode, Sarah shares her unique business journey and how she’s created an agile family business without any outsourced funding or investors. She also highlights the challenges of this when a business is in a high growth phase.    Sarah’s background in customer loyalty shines through as she focuses on their values and how customer collaboration lies at the heart of their product development, ensuring that each creation resonates with their community of women over 40 who seek to enhance their natural beauty.   Let’s Connect :    With Code Beautiful : https://code-beautiful.com/   With Lulu Minns :  www.luluminns.com With our Sponsors Natwest : Natwest Business Accelerator Website

Co-Founder of Swished, Hayfa Hamden joins me today to share her inspiration in creating a peer to peer fashion rental platform enabling fashion lovers to boost their income by renting out their wardrobes and providing a sustainable solution to fast fashion.    During this episode Hayfa shares how the social enterprise and brand she created called Kannava supported female refugees, honouring her Palestinian heritage and created the foundation for a different way of doing fashion that inspires both purse and planet.    Hayfa also shares some of her business funding journey, the support she has received, but why there needs to be more support for women with young families.    Let’s Connect :    With Swished : https://rentwithswished.com   With Kannava : https://lonedesignclub.com/collections/kannava   With Lulu Minns :  www.luluminns.com With our Sponsors Natwest : Natwest Business Accelerator Website

The Founder of Amboora, Nadia Hamilla joins me today and shares her captivating journey, rooted in the rich cultural heritage of Morocco. During the episode, she unveils the beauty of North African food, values, and heritage.  Discover how Nadia's experiences, from the secrets of Moroccan cuisine to the profound impact of inspiring and educating her daughter, Amber, led to the creation of Amboora—a business she is truly passionate about. As Nadia shares the highs and lows of her entrepreneurial journey, she imparts valuable lessons learned along the way. Join us as we delve into why the inclusion of Muslim women must transcend mere tokenism and become an integral part of our narratives. Let’s Connect :    With Amboora : https://amboora.com/   With Lulu Minns :  www.luluminns.com With our Sponsors Natwest : Natwest Business Accelerator Website