EPISODE 19 | Nicola Elliott | How a burnt out journalist, built the UK’s no.1 wellness brand from her kitchen sink

A note from Inspire: TW This episode discusses eating disorders.Today's guest is a mum of 3, freelance journalist, owner of the UK's most popular homeschooling blog, business owner and hugely influenTial TikToker who is probably best known for her channel 'Hannah Home Educates'. Hannah started off her career working in a pupil referral unit, teaching children with severe emotional and behavioural difficulties which is where her passion for gentle parenting and homeschooling began. But how did she build this career? From growing up in a 'normal' family and school education, Hannah developed an eating disorder aged 11 - partly due to the pressure she felt academically, which she then suffered with for 17 years up and says that despite being a single mother to three children - it is "by far the hardest thing she has ever had to recover from"From always knowing she wanted to be a Mum, Hannah went travelling with her 3 children aged just 6, 5 and 2 - after hearing that 'your life stops when you have kids' - as she says "the fastest way to make me do something, is tell me I can't do it".From a dream trip to Bali - somewhere she had planned to permanently relocate - to her 5 year old daughter surviving a horrific brain injury and then an earthquake - Hannah now lives in the UK with her 3 daughters.In 2020, along with another home educating parent, she set up Curious Little Monkeys Educational Resources, a home education and fun learning resource company and uses her platform to help and inspire other parents. Listen to this episode if:You are a parent and have questioned the school education system You want to home school your children but don't know how to go about it You want to join a community of home educators Connect with Hannah TikTok@hannahhomeeducates YouTube@hannahhomeeducates Resourceshttps://clmeducationalresources.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Note from Inspire: TW - This episode contains a discussion of sexual assault and suicide.If you've ever wondered about the psychology behind a happier life then this episode is for you. There's a reason that self-help books, courses, videos and seminars are available in abundance. Have you ever considered that generally every action we take as humans are things that we believe are going to make us happier or better off?Today's guest has spent her career on helping people find just that. Niyc Pidgeon is the founder of online training empire Unstoppable SuccessⓇ and Positive Psychology Coach Academy CertificationⓇ.Having studied Positive Psychology - the scientific study of happiness - Niyc has made it her mission to help people unlock more joy, personal power and feel rich in ALL areas of their lives.  She is an acclaimed international speaker, award winning Positive Psychologist, triple certified coach, host of the Unstoppable Success podcast AND Award Winning Hay House author with her best selling book “Now is your chance”. She has more than a decade of experience in business, coaching, and psychology, and has been featured in magazines such as Forbes, business insider, goop, Marie Claire and many more. She has mentored tens of thousands of coaches to create massive breakthroughs, lasting positive change, and Unstoppable Success in their lives & businesses.But how did she get here? From a suicide attempt aged 11 - Niyc's story truly shows that her challenges paved the way for her growth to her thousands of others transform their lives. From planning to study engineering at university, to a last minute trip to Australia with her then boyfriend aged 18 - one conversation changed the entire trajectory of Niyc's life and career and she says "there is profound simplicity in listening to conversations that are already in your life and changing your perspective on them" From going to LA in 2015 for three months - to never returning - Niyc has been trailblazing the way for others to understand what's possible when you say yes to yourself and commit to doing the inner work. From discovering self help books, and in that moment knowing that one day she wanted to write a book, to becoming a Hay House Author and obtaining a specialist Extraordinary Ability VISA to live and work in the US. Niyc's bio is nothing short of inspiring, but her story and this conversation digs deeper into the challenges that she faced along the way - PTSD, depression, anxiety and ADHD to name a few, and the simplicity of how gratitude can change your life, and how she believes that through connection we can heal and lift ourselves, each other and our world. This episode will leave you feeling inspired, uplifted and if you need it hopeful that whatever your life experience has been or is currently, that there is so much that can be done to achieve happiness. Listen to this ifYou have big dreams but are unsure how to achieve them You want to understand how to be happy You have struggled with your mental health and want to find happiness Connect with NiycWebsitehttps://www.niycpidgeon.comInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/niycpidge/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mart Tweedy is a wellbeing and Law of Attraction practitioner, successful business owner and no1 podcast host from Newcastle upon Tyne. Just 18 months ago, he was working for the NHS and left to launch Canny Crystals, an online "one stop shop for everything spiritual" which has been wildly successful. Just 3 months after leaving his full time job, Mart's online shop made in one month, his previous annual salary from the NHS, and most recently, the same amount in one DAY. Mart’s passion is teaching holistic healing by way of using meditation, crystal therapies and visualisation to awaken what lies dormant in each one of us. His number one Podcast, 'Canny Crystals: Manifestation, Mindset and Spirituality' is listened to by thousands each week and is described as a "self-help audiobook for modern day living”.But where did it all start? From humble beginnings, growing up without much money, hiding his sexuality until he was 16 and being bullied at school - Mart said he had 'no vision' for his life, and started off working on the fish counter in a supermarket because going to university was something he didn't think was possible for someone with his background. From discovering the Law of Attraction back in 2016 by reading The Secret by Rhonda Byrne, Mart knew it was something he could use to change his life and decided to test the theory - but life got in the way and 3 years later he was struggling to make ends meet and decided to start using visualisation again to try and change his life... From suffering with his mental health following the sudden death of someone closest to him, on one of the biggest nights of his career - Mart started using crystals to help him deal with his grief through the most serendipitous of circumstances... From quitting his job in the NHS one year after launching his business, the following month, Mart received ZERO orders - the ultimate test from the universe on what was to happen next... Mart's story from humble beginnings where he said he had 'no vision' for his life, to running a successful online business helping thousands of people each year heal through crystals is the ultimate example of how you start out doesn't have to determine your future. Taking a leap of faith, hard work and ultimately believing in yourself can take you to places that would otherwise not have been written in your destiny. This episode will leave you feeling hopeful, inspired and uplifted.Listen to this episode if: You are unsure of your life's path or don't believe your dreams are possible for you. You are interested in the Law of Attraction.You want to use crystals to manifest abundance into your life but you don't know where to start. Connect with MartInstagram@marttweedy@cannycrystals Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/canny-crystals-manifestation-mindset-and-spirituality/id1586087975Canny Crystals Shop https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/canny-crystals-manifestation-mindset-and-spirituality/id1586087975 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest is a successful British business woman, model, makeup artist, media celebrity and trans activist. Founder of Zoah, a pioneering company offering lingerie and underwear for transgender women, Danielle is the epitome of using her own experience to help others. Danielle's story is one of discovery, passion and determination in all things personal life and business, and is committed to uplifting and improving the lives of trans+ adults through her charity, Not A Phase, which she founded back in 2020. But where did it all begin? From growing up going to a Catholic School in the 90s, we talk all about Danielle's experiences being a 'queer kid' in a Catholic School system and her parents reactions when they were told she was 'deviating from Gods path'.  From holidaying in Ibiza aged 17, Danielle moved there the day after her 18th birthday and found a world where she felt she needed to be, somewhere with no judgement and the place she started her transition. From dancer, to club manager to business owner - Danielle's story behind her brand Zoah is incredibly empowering and uplifting as she shares how it helps people to "spend less time thinking about their oppression and more time thinking about how they're gonna thrive"What shines out of Danielle is her passion for education in the Trans Community and says that "it's important to come at people with compassion and not make them feel stupid. People don't learn by feeling stupid". She recognises her privilege in her experience of having an accepting family and lovely friends and starting her charity was a response to the isolating and scary reality of what Trans people are experiencing in the UK. The work they are doing is not only important but is needed more than ever before. Her story is one of inspiration and determination and her tenacity can inspire anyone from any walk of life, as she says "All I need is to be underestimated". This episode is not to be missed. Listen to this episode if: You have ever felt rejected by just being yourselfYou identify or are interested in LGBTQIA communityYou are interested in business with purpose Connect with Danielle @danistjamesZoah https://zoah.shopNot a Phase https://notaphase.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest today is a hugely successful and influential talent manager and reality star who began his career on The Only Way is Essex back in 2013.He has since branched out to the sports industry and has started up the huge project, where he manages elite talent including John Ryder, Joe Cordina, and Connor Ben, as well as the reality stars Chloe, Demi and Frankie Sims. Alongside his agency work, he recently re-entered the reality TV world, having co-produced and co-starred in his family's first ever reality show, House of Sims.You wouldn't have guessed a career in a reality TV was going to be in Charlie's future, so what led him to where he is today? From working in T-shirt factories as a 16-year-old, to working his way up as a financial broker in corporate London, when the recession hit Charlie decided to join the world of reality TV, but his hustle mentality and creativity never left him. From starring in TOWIE alongside his sisters for two years, Charlie decided it was time to build something of his own and make some big changes in his life. From leaving TOWIE and knowing that his success was up to him, Charlie has his own story of his journey with personal development and how your mindset can impact how you operate in the world and business. In this episode we cover all things business, mindset, the reality of reality TV, what it takes to be successful and some valuable life lessons from someone who has done so much in his 31 years despite feeling highs, lows, taking risks, being lost at times and everything else in between. Listen to this episode if:You are on your own personal development journeyYou want to really get to know the story behind what you see on reality TV You've ever felt lost in your life You're interested in the entertainment industry and the journey from ordinary life to stardomConnect with Charlie Instagram @charlessims_@hugeproject Watch House of Sims Here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Note from Inspire: This episode discusses sexual abuse and trauma. Todays guest is the UK's leading voice in Law of Attraction. She is an award-winning life coach, 3x bestselling author of her books Positively Wealthy and Hurt, Healing, Healed, Manifestation YouTuber, speaker and podcast host of the #1 Spirituality podcast on iTunes 'Spiritual Queen's Badass Podcast' with over 2 million downloads. Her work helps you turn your dream life into an abundant reality using the Law of Attraction and spirituality. But where did this profound ability to help and speak to others come from? From growing up in a 'normal' home, as a teenager and young adult Emma experience depression and anxiety and couldn't understand why. There was nothing obvious she could pinpoint as to the explanation behind her feelings and behaviour. Until one day in therapy she uncovered trauma she had suppressed as a child revealed her childhood had not been what she perceived it to be. From leaving school and falling into a career in banking, Emma realised that sales pressure and putting people into debt was not something she aligned with and along the way she wound up at 20 years old, moving backing her parents after a relationship breakdown where she had amassed £7,000 of her ex partners debt. From discovering extreme couponing as a way to get herself out of debt, she was encouraged to start sharing the possibilities online by her friends - which started a journey for her in the online business space but whilst she was successful on the outside, earning 6 figures and presenting a segment on This Morning - her depression and anxiety was still at the forefront of her life. From an emotionally abusive relationship ending, a simple google search for "how to turn a negative into a positive" Emma unknowingly discovered Louise Hay, the Law of Attraction and her spiritual awakening began... Emma's story really is the epitome of taking trauma and the hardest things we can go through, to transforming them into your power.Listen to this if:you want to transform your life through manifestationyou have or are experiencing depression or anxiety you are interested in the Law of Attraction and how to make it work for you you want to turn your pain into powerConnect with [email protected] If you have been affected by anything in this episode and want to reach out for help, please visit any of these links MIND https://www.mind.org.uk/ Samaritans https://www.samaritans.org/ The Survivors Trust https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest today is the co-founder of one of the leading wellbeing brands in the UK and beyond, NEOM organics. Having worked 60-hour weeks in her career as a journalist, Nicola Elliott came to a point where she realised the lifestyle she was living was impacting her sleep, energy and mood. Recognising that something needed to change, she decided to take control of her wellbeing. So how did this lead to the birth of NEOM? What were the lightbulb moments which led her to huge success in the wellbeing industry and where she is today?From growing up as a ‘naughty’ child, pushing the boundaries and questioning everything, Nicola recognises how these traits can be used for good and believes in going for the things you are good at rather than working double as hard on things you aren’t good at. From suffering anxiety at age 35 and going to therapy, Nicola realised that when it came to wellbeing, lots of people didn’t know where to start, which led to her wanting to create a brand which focused on the 4 pillars of health that she noticed many of her peers suffering with. From a realisation that both herself and those around her were suffering from some kind of stress, lack of sleep, poor energy or mood imbalance, Nicola teamed up with friend Oliver Mennell to launch NEOM in 2005. Nicola’s story and advice is subtle yet powerful, and believes that confidence isn’t about not questioning yourself, getting things wrong or not seeing your flaws, and believes “it would be crazy to think you would be perfect at anything” so knowing that you don’t have to be perfect gives you the confidence to take action. Listen to this episode if: You want to build confidence You want to focus on your own wellbeing You love the idea of building a brand but don’t know where to startYou have a side hustle and want to know the behind the scenes of what creates a successful business Connect with Nicola www.Neomorganics.comInstagram @nicolaelliottneom@neomorganics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s guest really is one in a million. “I discovered Javeno one night whilst I was scrolling on Instagram, and instantly connected with the work he was doing because of my brother Graeme. Having grown up with a severely disabled brother, I know the importance and how special the work is that Javeno does day in day out. I probably watched nearly all of the videos he’d posted on Instagram and just knew I had to get him on Inspire. I may have discovered him slightly too late but I know my brother would have absolutely LOVED Javeno and everything he does, and know that everyone he works with will be forever impacted by his energy and influence” Javeno Mclean started off his career as a professional cricket player, before finding his true calling on a trip to India where he stood in for the coach and realised his true passion was in giving to others. To say this is something he has since done in abundance would be an understatement. Javeno went on to retrain as a Personal trainer, and has become a community champion and owner of the award winning J7 Health Centre in Manchester. His story and journey is the epitome of dedication and passion, and he is best known for his inspirational, life changing personal training with the disabled, sick and elderly in his community.From a dream written down on a piece of paper in his Mum's kitchen, to J7 health facility being born - a one floor gym where anyone could come and train and feel welcome. Javeno believes "exercise is for all" and J7's mission is clear "Every single person has the ability and potential to exercise to a somewhat challenging and enjoyable level in relation to their skill capabilities, fitness and physical attributes."From his first exercise class where just one person showed up - a lady called Brenda - Javneo carried on showing up for 5 months with just Brenda attending, to having classes that are now attended by 140 people a week. From building his social media to over 1.5 million followers across all platforms, Javeno's message is spreading far and wide across the globe. His unique gift is seeing the beauty in people "even if they don't see it themselves" and is on a mission to change the way we see ourselves and others. Javeno’s story truly is remarkable, and one that we can all learn from, showing us exactly what is possible when we see the potential in others and do our best to empower them. Javeno believes energy is everything and displays this tenfold in this incredible and moving episode. Listen to this episode if: You are starting out building your dream and need to see why you shouldn’t ever give upYou struggle to see the beauty in your story or circumstances You want to understand the power of perspective  Connect with JavenoInstagram@j7healthjaveno@j7healthcentreTikTok@javeno7Website www.j7healthcentre.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever or are you going through something crazy difficult? Something you struggled/are struggling to figure out? We all have our valleys. We all have that moment. And today’s guest’s passion is showing you how your mess can be your greatest success. She believes that “Every twist of your life has the potential to serve as a positive impact on the lives of others and I’m devoted to showing you how to make that happen.” Season 2 of INSPIRE is kicking off with the incredible Chalene Johnson. New York Times bestselling author, podcast host, lifestyle & business expert, motivational speaker and founder of the SmartLife movement... you will want to listen to every word she says. The woman we see today is a successful, confident, powerful entrepreneur, wife and mother, but what did it take to get to this point? Chalene’s first business aged 15, was the buying, renovating and selling of used cars. Something she did again and again to pay for her first year of college. From growing up with entrepreneurial, risk-taking parents who lost everything they owned in an arson attack, who then taught Chalene one of the most valuable lessons – how to make your money make you money. From difficult seasons in her relationship with husband Bret to building a marriage that most dream of, she explains that hardships can be the making of deeper and stronger love. From an obsession with work which led to her creating multiple businesses but being a workaholic and struggling to stay present in everyday life, she later learned the reason behind this need to hustle when she went to therapy in later life. From an ADHD diagnosis at age 45, showing Chalene that the way her brain works was a gift to be shared rather than something to be ashamed of. Chalene’s personal accolades are nothing short of inspiring, not only was she recognised by the Huffington Post as one of the Top 50 Female Entrepreneurs to watch in 2017, she has sold over 10 million fitness DVDs and currently holds The Guinness Book of World Records for the most fitness videos. She is considered one of the leading female experts in online business building and life balance, with two top-ranked podcasts, The Chalene Show and Build Your Tribe, receiving over 90 million combined downloads. In this episode, Chalene shares a story she’s never spoken about before, which at one point in her career, made her question who she was and what she was doing and caused her to step away from fitness to live authentically and true to who she really is.  Listen to this episode if:You are or want to be a business owner but don’t know where to start or what to focus onYou are going through a difficult season whether it be in business, relationships or just life in general You have low self-worthYou have ADHD and want to know how to use it to your advantage in business rather than allow it to hold you backConnect with ChaleneInstagram @chalenejohnsonYoutube @chalenejohnsonTikTok @chalenejohnsonWebsite www.chalene.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, we welcome a truly inspiring guest, Wayne Lineker. An established entrepreneur and proud Dad and Grandad, Wayne has built an impressive empire of sports bars and clubs in some of the world's most popular tourist destinations, most notably, "O Beach Ibiza". His journey from a modest upbringing to becoming a nightlife icon is nothing short of inspiring. But what experiences shaped Wayne Lineker, the businessman we know today?From starting out at the age of 14, working for his Dad on a fruit & veg stall his entrepreneurial spirit was ignited early. This led to leaving school at 16 to work full time, to then having 30 members of staff and owning part of the business by the age of 18. From selling everything he owned, moving to Tenerife with his young family and opening his first bar ‘Lineker’s’ in 1987. Risking everything to follow his dreams he knew “it was make or break”. Fatherhood is another aspect of Wayne's life that he cherishes deeply. He opens up about the joys and challenges of raising his four children and the life lessons he hopes to impart to them. With his own father being a huge source of inspiration for him, and in the early days of opening his first venues he remembers “I felt like I’d made the biggest mistake of my life, and he [his Dad] said just stick it out. I wish I could go back and thank him”. Wayne has faced trials and tribulations throughout his career, controversy and criticism have often followed him, yet he has remained steadfast. How did he manage to stay afloat amid the backlash? Wayne shares how he navigates the tumultuous waters of public opinion while maintaining his authenticity.Wayne Lineker's journey is a testament to the power of resilience, authenticity, and self-belief. His story illuminates how one can overcome adversity, maintain authenticity, and still achieve remarkable success.Listen to this episode if:You're an aspiring entrepreneur seeking inspiration.You feel like you want more but you don’t know where to start. You’re on a journey and can’t see past the stage you are in right now. You're interested in the nightlife and entertainment industry.Instagram  @waynelineker  INSPIRE@inspirewithnicola Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.