Confidence and Competence

Lara and Emily listen as Kristin Boland opens up about losing her brother at age thirteen for the season finale. After Kristin's unexpected loss of her sibling, we hear about how she coped in the immediate aftermath and learned to channel the grief into something positive, the Rowan Boland Trust.

Joining Lara and Emily are Scottish Pop duo 'The Eves' - Marissa Keltie and Caroline Gilmour.We cover:Marissa and Caroline's personal stories; their journey as a pop duo and how they felt when their song Brand New Day was added to the BBC Radio 2 playlist!The two talk about the reality of the music industry, how much determination is needed and give practical and motivational advice for anyone aspiring to be a musician.They also touch on the long but rewarding process towards self-confidence, worthand so much more.Both Lara and Emily loved recording this podcast episode. It is a long but good one, so settle in with a cup of tea or go for a walk and enjoy!The Eves – their story is as inspiring as their songs.

Joining Lara and Emily is Bayile Adeoti, church leader, wife, mother and female entrepreneur. For this episode, Bayile will inspire you with her energy, enthusiasm and all-round positive attitude.We cover:-Her experience of being encouraged to have a safe career in computing science-How she took control by leaving college to pursue her passion for business-Her love for seeing people realise their full potential through her social enterprise Dechomai-The woman that inspired her entrepreneurialism - her mother-Her Young Enterprise Scotland Journey and how she now volunteers for the organisation-Why she puts her relationship with God first, then her family and career after thatListening to Bayile's story will be perfect for you if you are seeking strength to forge your own path.

Lorna Baird, Student Enterprise Manager for the University of Edinburgh, will inspire and energise you with her bubbly and passionate presence. For this episode, Lorna shares how she takes control of her own life and puts her happiness first.Listening to Lorna's story will be perfect for you if there is an area of your life where you feel unhappy, whether that is a job you hate or a relationship that isn't working, and you need inspired and encouraged to take control.

Lauren Gregg, Emily's sister and Lara's Auntie, is back following the success of her last appearance, where she discussed everything concerning her sexuality. This time Lauren delves a little deeper as she opens up about her experience with poor mental health and how this manifested into self-harm. The three cover everything from why this started, how she managed to become aware of the triggers, took conscious action to counter these, and ultimately where she is today.

"It'll never happen for me" ...Join Emily as she talks to best selling author and social media influencer The Batch Lady (Suzanne Mulholland) about her remarkable journey so far. What started as her own family's batch cooking caught the attention of mums at the school gates, asking 'how do you always manage to have home-cooked meals every night?" and with that, the Batch Lady was born. Suzanne shares how her close family and friends doubted her as she launched her Youtube channel but explains how you can't let other people's apprehensions stop you as she now looks to launch her next book.

We thought, for the first episode of Season Three, why not share one of the founder's stories? Join us as Emily, co-founder, tells her very own long last family tale.

How often do you look on in awe of that super cool woman who just oozes self-confidence, wishing you could emulate that feeling yourself? Tell you what, how about we re-frame the concept of self-confidence for you? Our podcast with Dr Suzanne Doyle-Morris will help you do just that. Learn to identify what your competencies are and use these as the foundation for authentic self-confidence.

This week Lara listens as friend Jodie Gordon opens up about losing her dad. The two discuss the often unspoken realities of loss - both the physical and emotional. Jodie, a true inspiration, shares her coping mechanisms and how she lives alongside her grief a year later. "Experiences like this make you realise its essential to appreciate everything, as you never know when something is going to change. Losing someone so close to you makes you view the world from a different perspective. It allows you to look at the bigger picture of life and teaches you to focus on things that make you happy and ignore the minor details that in the end, will not matter. His death taught me to show everyone how much I love and appreciate them, and to look on the brighter side of life, as no matter how hard it is to see it is always there waiting for you. Life is unexpected, and you can plan as much as you want, but life can change in a matter of minutes, so live it." - Jodie Gordon

Lauren Gregg, Emily's sister and Lara's Auntie join them in the loft on a rainy Scottish night to discuss everything 'coming out'. From the often daunting first conversations right the way through to pride and acceptance. Lauren shares her journey with sexuality - opening up about her initial struggles as a teenager, her relationships and her now blissful married life.