PODCAST · business
Born To Be Brilliant
by Lucy Shrimpton
Empowering tools and insights for a vibrant, meaningful life.
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059: You’re Doing Everything Right… So Why Does It Still Feel Hard?
This episode is for the people who do everything right and still feel like they’re pushing water uphill. If you’re someone who implements, follows through, shows up consistently and ticks every box, and yet the results still don’t quite match the effort, this conversation is going to land for you. Because the answer to that gap is almost never what people expect it to be. In this episode I talk about the invisible friction that high achievers experience even when their strategy is sound, the difference between doing the right things and doing them from the right place, and why the energy underneath your action determines your results more than the action itself ever could. I also share something from my own experience of spending years pushing something into a shape that wasn’t quite mine, and the moment I understood what it actually means for the weight to get lighter even when the load stays the same. This is one of the most important conversations I think a business owner can have with themselves right now, and it leads somewhere worth going. Links mentioned in this episode: Join me live at the webinar, Get Out Of Your Own Way, Thursday 21st May at 11am: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/webinar Join the e-School waitlist and be first to know when doors open: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership Read the accompanying article: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/podblog
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058: Why Your Business Isn't Making Money As Easily Right Now (And What To Do About It)
If business has felt harder recently, like the effort you're putting in isn't quite producing what it should, this episode is worth your time. Something has genuinely shifted in the business landscape over the last couple of years. Buyer behaviour is different, trust takes longer to build, and the strategies that were working reliably not so long ago were designed for conditions that have since changed significantly. And yet most of the advice circulating right now is sending business owners in completely the wrong direction, towards more output, more pivoting, more of everything except the one thing that actually makes a difference. In this episode I talk honestly about what has actually changed and why that's not a personal failure, the difference between adaptation and reinvention and why that distinction matters so much right now, the internal layer underneath the strategy that most business content never touches, and something from my own decade-long journey of searching for the answer in every external place before realising it had been inside me the whole time. This isn't a doom and gloom conversation. It's an honest one. And I think if you've been sitting with that quiet feeling that it shouldn't feel this hard, it's going to land. Links mentioned in this episode: Register for the upcoming live webinar — Get Out Of Your Own Way: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/webinar Join the e-School waitlist and be first to know when doors open: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership Read the accompanying article: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/podblog
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057: When Success Costs Too Much and What It Takes to Reclaim Yourself with Alenna Trusik
In this episode, I’m joined by Alenna Trusik, an attorney turned coach whose story is both powerful and deeply human. We explore what happens when high achievement, resilience and responsibility are built on survival mode. Alenna shares her journey from building a successful law practice as a single mother, through burnout, health collapse and identity loss, to ultimately reclaiming herself and her life. This conversation goes beyond business and success. It looks at the cost of constantly striving, the weight of perfectionism and the moment when your body forces you to listen. We talk about scaling back, making difficult decisions, and what it really means to honour where you are while still moving forward. Alenna also shares how her lived experience now shapes the work she does with women who feel exhausted, disconnected or unsure of what comes next. If you’ve ever felt like you’ve built something that no longer fits, or you’re carrying more than you can sustain, this episode will resonate deeply. Discover what’s capping your income and subsequently your impact. Take my free income ceiling audit here: https://link.lucyshrimpton.com/qr/H47HnSBtn0Rv Connect with Alenna Trusik IG - @the_woman_reclaimed FB - The Women Reclaimed
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056: Why Your Marketing Isn’t Working And What Actually Changes It
Most founder led businesses don’t fail because the offer isn’t good enough. They struggle because the marketing isn’t working. In this episode, I’m unpacking why that happens and what actually shifts it. Because marketing does work. If it didn’t, nobody would be growing, scaling or selling. The real question is how you’re thinking about it, how you’re showing up for it, and whether your actions are aligned with the outcomes you say you want. I share the practical shifts you can make immediately, even if you’re running your business solo. We explore the role of belief, consistency, resilience and the way you respond to rejection. I also take you deeper into what’s happening beneath the surface, including nervous system responses that might be stopping you from taking action even when you know what to do. This is about thinking differently, showing up differently, and creating momentum in a way that actually moves your business forward. Discover what’s capping your income and subsequently your impact. Take my free income ceiling audit here: https://link.lucyshrimpton.com/qr/H47HnSBtn0Rv
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055: Why Organisation Isn’t About Tidiness And What It’s Really Costing You, with Tracy Hoth
In this episode, I’m joined by Tracy Hoth, an organisational expert who brings a refreshing and deeply practical perspective to what it really means to be organised. We explore how disorganisation goes far beyond clutter and untidiness. It can impact your time, your relationships, your confidence, and even your health. Tracy shares how clutter creates friction in your life and why that friction is often the thing holding you back from the next level in your business and wellbeing. We also dive into the difference between a mindset gap and a skill gap, and why so many people stay stuck because of the identity they’ve been carrying for years. This conversation will help you see organisation in a completely different way, not as perfection, but as alignment. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stretched, or like things are slipping through the cracks, this episode will bring clarity and calm. Whether it’s organisation or something else, discover what’s capping your income and subsequently your impact. Take my free income ceiling audit here: https://link.lucyshrimpton.com/qr/H47HnSBtn0Rv Connect with Tracy Hoth Website - Simply Squared Away 15 Minute Declutter Challenge - 15 Minute Declutter Challenge The Organized Coach Podcast - The Organized Coach Podcast The Only 5 Digital Files You'll Ever Need to Run a Smooth (and Profitable) Business - The Best Coaches Are Hiding Behind Cluttered Files Instagram - @tracyhoth LinkedIn - Tracy Hoth
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054: Manifestation- What Actually Works and Why Most People Get Stuck
What does manifestation really mean, and why does it feel so easy for some people and so difficult for others? In this episode, I explore manifestation in a grounded and practical way. Not as something mystical or out of reach, but as something deeply connected to how we think, feel, and act every single day. I share the simple framework I use in my work, owning what you want, upgrading your internal world, and taking aligned action. But more importantly, we go deeper into what truly separates those who create the results they desire from those who stay stuck. We talk about belief, identity, and the role of what I call audacity, that unwavering sense of certainty that something is going to happen. I also explore why feeling your future, not just thinking about it, is often the missing piece. This is an invitation to look at your own life, your goals, and your current reality, and begin to close the gap between where you are and what you truly want. If you’re ready to tap into your own power and start creating a reality that feels aligned and expansive, this episode will give you a new perspective on what’s possible. Discover what’s capping your income and subsequently your impact. Take my free income ceiling audit here: https://link.lucyshrimpton.com/qr/H47HnSBtn0Rv
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053: The Hidden Cost of Success: How to Build a Business That Supports Your Life, Not Consumes It
So many entrepreneurs start their business chasing freedom. More freedom. More flexibility. More choice about how they live and work. Yet somewhere along the way, the business that was meant to give them their life back becomes the very thing that consumes it. In this conversation with business growth strategist Emma Hine, we explore a truth that many successful entrepreneurs quietly experience but rarely talk about. What happens when the business looks successful from the outside, yet inside it no longer feels aligned with the life you actually want to live? Emma shares her deeply personal journey from building a million pound business that appeared thriving on paper, to realising it had slowly taken over every part of her life. What followed was a radical decision to walk away and rebuild a business designed around freedom, simplicity and sustainability. We talk honestly about success, ambition, burnout, resilience, systems, and why designing your business intentionally matters more than most people realise. This is a powerful conversation about redefining success on your own terms and creating a business that truly supports the life you want to live. In this episode we explore: Why many entrepreneurs accidentally build businesses that trap them The difference between external success and genuine fulfilment How systems and simple processes create more freedom in business The hidden pressures many ambitious people carry Why clarity about the life you want must come before business strategy The resilience that entrepreneurship really requires How to build a business that sustains your life rather than consuming it Emma’s story is also a deeply moving reminder that life is precious, unpredictable, and far too short to spend trapped inside a business that no longer feels right. If you’ve ever wondered whether your business is truly supporting the life you want, this conversation will give you a lot to reflect on. You can find Emma here: https://emmahine.co.uk If you’re curious about your own path and what might be holding you back from stepping fully into your brilliance, take my free quiz here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz
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052: The Hidden Identity Shift That Unlocks Your Next Level in Business
In this episode, I want to explore something that sits underneath almost every plateau, burnout moment, or invisible ceiling in business. And that is identity. Over the years working in human optimisation with entrepreneurs, I’ve noticed a fascinating pattern. The very traits that help you build success in the first place can eventually become the exact things that limit your next level. Determination. Resilience. The ability to keep going when others stop. These qualities are powerful. But if they’re fuelled by survival mode, nervous system pressure, or outdated identity patterns, they can quietly create stress, overwhelm, and even self sabotage. So what happens when your current identity simply can’t hold the next level of success you’re moving towards? In this conversation I share: • Why high performers often operate in survival mode without realising it • The subtle signs your nervous system is overloaded • How identity shifts can feel uncomfortable or even disorienting • Why entrepreneurs sometimes sabotage success once things become easier • The deeper work of upgrading your “human operating system” True growth isn’t just about strategy or working harder. It’s about aligning your mind, body, and inner guidance so you can actually hold the success you’re creating. When those elements come into alignment, something powerful happens. Your brilliance starts to shine in a way that feels sustainable, expansive, and deeply fulfilling. If you’ve ever felt like you’re capable of more but something invisible is holding you back, this episode will help you understand what might really be going on beneath the surface. If you’d like to discover more about how you operate at your best, take my free quiz here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz I’d love to hear what resonates with you from this conversation, so feel free to message me or leave a comment where you’re listening.
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051: How To Raise Your Profile Without Chasing Noise with Carol Driver
What is PR really, and when should a business owner start thinking about it? In this episode, Lucy speaks with journalist and PR specialist Carol Driver about what it actually takes to build visibility that lasts. They explore: Why one piece of press isn’t enough The difference between random exposure and strategic visibility How PR builds trust in what some are calling a “trust recession” Why oversharing your entire story at once can be a mistake When to delegate up instead of doing everything yourself This is a grounded conversation about authority, positioning and thinking long term about your reputation. If you want to understand how aligned you are currently operating across Time, Money, Health, Relationships and Happiness, take Lucy’s free Alignment Assessment here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz Connect with Carol Driver Website - Carol Driver IG - @carol_driver_ FB - How To Make The Headlines - with journalist Carol Driver Ready to create a life and business you love? Explore the Born to Be Brilliant Membership for everything you need to achieve success with clarity, confidence, and ease. Find out more here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
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050: Pay-to-Speak Is Turning Audiences Into Commodities
At the start of this year, I attended an event out of curiosity. I wanted to observe. I wanted to understand how it was structured, how the speakers were positioned, and what the overall experience felt like from inside the room. What I experienced confirmed something I’ve been quietly questioning for a while. The rise of “pay-to-speak” stages in the entrepreneurial world. Now, I understand why this model exists. I understand the commercial logic behind it. As a business owner, speaker and former event organiser, I can see how it reduces risk and creates opportunity. And in certain contexts, I can see how it could work well if it’s handled thoughtfully and with integrity. But what concerns me is what happens when the audience is no longer the primary focus. Because when speakers are paying to be on stage, the dynamic can shift. Subtly. Quietly. But powerfully. And the audience can start to feel less like valued participants and more like assets to be leveraged. A stage is not just a marketing tool. It carries energetic responsibility. When it’s done well, it uplifts. It energises. It creates clarity and momentum. When it isn’t, people leave feeling slightly drained, even if they can’t quite articulate why. In this episode, I explore: Why the “pay-to-speak” model often misses the mark Where I can see how it might work if executed well How it impacts the audience experience The long-term implications for speakers and organisers The standards I believe we need to hold This is not a rant. It’s a leadership conversation. And I’d genuinely love your perspective. Listen here: https://podfollow.com/born-to-be-brilliant Discover your brilliance here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz
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049: Why Your Story Sells More Than Your Strategy with Naomi Rose
What if people aren’t buying because of your offer… but because of your story? In this episode, Lucy is joined by content strategist Naomi Rose, whose journey from orchestral musician to café owner to digital marketing expert is a masterclass in reinvention. They explore: Why most entrepreneurs hide behind their brand The fear of being seen online Why consistency beats constant reinvention How AI should be used in content creation Why people buy because of who you are, not just what you sell This is a powerful conversation about identity, visibility, confidence and building trust in a world saturated with content. If you want to uncover how aligned you are currently operating across Time, Money, Health, Relationships and Happiness, take Lucy’s free Alignment Assessment here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz Connect with Faye Coulson Website - Naomi Rose IG - @amnaomicrose FB - Naomi Rose Ready to create a life and business you love? Explore the Born to Be Brilliant Membership for everything you need to achieve success with clarity, confidence, and ease. Find out more here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
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048: When Will It Ever Be Enough? The High Performer’s Moving Target
At what point does entrepreneurial success finally feel like enough? If you’re ambitious, purpose driven, and building something meaningful, the bar rarely stays still. You reach one milestone and immediately set the next. The target moves. The satisfaction doesn’t land. In this episode, Lucy explores why high performing entrepreneurs often feel a quiet dissatisfaction even when they are succeeding. You’ll discover: Why the gap between “what is” and “what you want” creates frustration How burnout and self sabotage can follow growth Why financial set points and nervous system conditioning limit expansion What it really means to recalibrate your human operating system This is a deeper conversation about ambition, fulfilment, money, identity, and sustainable success. If you want to uncover how aligned you’re currently operating across Time, Money, Health, Relationships and Happiness, take Lucy’s free Alignment Assessment here: https://borntobebrilliant.com/alignment-assessment Connect with Lucy Shrimpton: Website – Lucy Shrimpton Instagram – @iamlucyshrimpton Facebook – Lucy Shrimpton Ready to create a life and business you love? Explore the Born to Be Brilliant Membership for everything you need to achieve success with clarity, confidence, and ease. Find out more here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
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047: The Bioelectric Body: Alignment, Burnout and Unlocking Your Energy at the Root with Faye Coulson
What if your health challenges, burnout, or sense of misalignment weren’t just biological or psychological… but electrical? In this episode of Born To Be Brilliant®, I’m joined by Faye Coulson, founder of The School of Biomagnetism, to explore the bioelectric layer of the human body. We dive into: What bio magnetism actually is and how magnets are used therapeutically Why chronic and complex illness often requires a different lens The nervous system, burnout and what happens when we sacrifice ourselves for success Why alignment matters, not just in business, but in the body Optimisation versus fixing what’s broken How stepping back can change your entire trajectory This conversation moves beyond symptom management and into root cause thinking. We explore how bioelectricity underpins biology, why the heart is more than just a pump, and how intuition often knows what we ignore. If you care about sustainable success, nervous system health, or optimising the human behind the mission, this episode will open your mind. And if you’re curious about how calibrated you are for the rich life you’re building, take my free Alignment Quiz. It reveals where you’re thriving and where your attention is needed to create success that feels as good on the inside as it looks on paper. Take the quiz here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz Connect with Faye Coulson LinkedIn – Faye Coulson Website – Natural Healing with Faye Coulson: Biomagnetism Therapy Instagram – @biomagnetismwithfaye Ready to create a life and business you love? Explore the Born to Be Brilliant Membership for everything you need to achieve success with clarity, confidence, and ease. Find out more here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
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046: When Your Business Stops Giving You What You Built It For
You didn’t start a business to feel trapped, resentful, or quietly exhausted by the very thing you created. In this episode, Lucy explores a moment many entrepreneurs reach but rarely talk about, when the business no longer delivers the freedom, fulfilment, or richness it once promised. Whether you’re early in your journey or running a multi-seven-figure operation, this conversation invites you to pause, reflect, and recalibrate. Lucy unpacks why burnout isn’t always about doing too much, how misalignment creeps in over time, and why real success must be built on who you are, not just what you do. You’ll learn how to spot the subtle warning signs, understand the difference between a passion-led business and an income-producing asset, and why burning everything down is rarely the answer. This is a grounded, honest conversation about success, identity, alignment, and reclaiming the life your business was meant to support. This work doesn’t start with fixing anything. It starts with noticing. If you’d like a simple way to reflect on how aligned you feel in your life right now, I have a free assessment that looks at the five areas that shape a rich life. It’s designed to bring awareness, not overwhelm. There’s no right or wrong outcome, just information you can use in your own time. Connect with Lucy Shrimpton: Website – Lucy Shrimpton Instagram – @iamlucyshrimpton Facebook – Lucy Shrimpton Ready to create a life and business you love? Explore the Born to Be Brilliant Membership for everything you need to achieve success with clarity, confidence, and ease. Find out more here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
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045: The Hidden Strength of Neurodivergence in Business with Stephanie Ward
Entrepreneurship and neurodivergence often go hand in hand. In this episode, Lucy and Stephanie Ward explore the realities of building a business with a neurodivergent brain, from overwhelm and task paralysis to identity, support, and owning your unique process. This is a grounded, human conversation about working with your brain, not against it. ✨ Download the free Rich Life Roadmap to support holistic success across life and business: Rich Life Roadmap Connect with Stephanie Ward Facebook – The Spicy Brain Collective Website – The Spicy Brain Collective Instagram – @iamstephanieward Ready to create a life and business you love? Explore the Born to Be Brilliant Membership for everything you need to achieve success with clarity, confidence, and ease. Find out more here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
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044: Time Is the Only Currency That Matters
Time is the only currency you can’t buy more of. In this episode, Lucy explores how high achievers can optimise time without burning out, why overwhelm is created in the mind, and how identity, clarity, and intention collapse timelines naturally. This is a conversation about making your time, and your life, truly count. ✨ Download the free Rich Life Roadmap to realign how you spend your time and energy: Rich Life Roadmap Connect with Lucy Shrimpton: Website – https://borntobebrilliant.co/lucyshrimpton.com Instagram – @iamlucyshrimpton Facebook – Lucy Shrimpton Ready to create a life and business you love? Explore the Born to Be Brilliant Membership for everything you need to achieve success with clarity, confidence, and ease. Find out more here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
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043: The Psychology of Sales: Why Listening, Not Persuasion, Drives Real Results with Niyc Pidgeon
Sales isn’t about pressure, scripts, or persuasion. In this episode, Lucy and psychologist Niyc Pidgeon explore the real psychology behind ethical, effective sales, and why listening, curiosity, and human connection matter more than tactics. They unpack buyer behaviour, motivation, fear, integrity, and how to sell in a way that feels good for both sides. 🎧 Plus, download the free Rich Life Roadmap to reconnect with clarity across life and business: Rich Life Roadmap Connect with Niyc Pidgeon Facebook – Niyc Pidgeon Website – Niyc Pidgeon Instagram – @niycpidge Discover the strengths and blindspots of your entrepreneurial spirit - Take the free Quiz: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz Ready to create a life and business you love? Explore the Born to Be Brilliant Membership for everything you need to achieve success with clarity, confidence, and ease. Find out more here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
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042: Why High Achievers Feel Stuck Even When Everything Looks Successful
Success shouldn’t feel this heavy. In this episode, Lucy explores why so many high achievers feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unfulfilled even when their business is working. She unpacks how lack of clarity quietly drains momentum, paralyses decision making, and turns success into a burden. This conversation is about recalibrating the human behind the business, so success feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. 🎧 Plus, download the free Rich Life Roadmap to regain clarity and direction across life and business: Rich Life Roadmap Connect with Lucy Shrimpton: Website – https://borntobebrilliant.co/lucyshrimpton.com Instagram – @iamlucyshrimpton Facebook – Lucy Shrimpton Discover the strengths and blindspots of your entrepreneurial spirit - Take the free Quiz: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz Ready to create a life and business you love? Explore the Born to Be Brilliant Membership for everything you need to achieve success with clarity, confidence, and ease. Find out more here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
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041: The Online Business Boom, The Legal Fallout, and What Entrepreneurs Must Understand Now
What happens when a hobby becomes a business overnight? In this episode, Lucy is joined by Jo Fisher, a lawyer for online entrepreneurs, to explore the legal realities of the online business boom and the growing challenges business owners are now facing. They discuss contracts, complaints, consumer behaviour, AI in the courts, and why many entrepreneurs are being caught out simply because the digital world evolved faster than the legal system. This is a grounded, honest conversation for business owners who want to build responsibly, ethically, and sustainably in an increasingly regulated online world. Connect with Jo Fisher Facebook – Joanne Fisher Website – Joanne Fisher LinkTree – Joanne Fisher Law Discover the strengths and blindspots of your entrepreneurial spirit - Take the free Quiz: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz Ready to create a life and business you love? Explore the Born to Be Brilliant Membership for everything you need to achieve success with clarity, confidence, and ease. Find out more here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
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040: The High Performance Paradox: Why Capability Can Become Your Greatest Limitation
High performance isn’t the problem. Over-capacity is. In this episode, Lucy explores the High Performance Paradox, the pattern where being capable, driven, and multifaceted becomes the very thing that leads to burnout, dissatisfaction, or a quiet loss of fulfilment. This is a reflective conversation for ambitious people who feel there’s more to them, even when life looks successful from the outside. You’ll be invited to consider where your strengths may have become blind spots, and how sustainable success requires balance, not constant expansion. Connect with Lucy Shrimpton: Website – https://borntobebrilliant.co/lucyshrimpton.com Instagram – @iamlucyshrimpton Facebook – Lucy Shrimpton Discover the strengths and blindspots of your entrepreneurial spirit - Take the free Quiz: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz Ready to create a life and business you love? Explore the Born to Be Brilliant Membership for everything you need to achieve success with clarity, confidence, and ease. Find out more here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
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039: When Your Identity Needs an Upgrade: Navigating Growth, Blocks and Becoming
In this episode, Lucy is joined by energetic strategist and voice coach Andrea Callanan for a powerful conversation about identity, subconscious blocks and the nervous system. They explore why high-achievers get stuck, how deeper patterns shape success, and what it really takes to grow into your next evolution. If you’re feeling the pull of a new chapter but can’t quite step into it, this episode will help you understand the invisible layers at play and how to move forward with clarity, courage and truth. Connect with Andrea Callanan Facebook – Andrea Callanan Instagram – @andreacallanancoach Website – Andrea Callanan Discover the strengths and blindspots of your entrepreneurial spirit - Take the free Quiz: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz Ready to create a life and business you love? Explore the Born to Be Brilliant Membership for everything you need to achieve success with clarity, confidence, and ease. Find out more here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
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038: The Hidden Trap of the Modern Entrepreneur and How to Escape It
Entrepreneurs are navigating a very different world from the one we entered ten or twenty years ago. The noise is louder and the pace is relentless, yet the fundamentals of success remain unchanged. In this solo episode, Lucy brings you back to the foundations that always work. She explores why so many people try to start their business on page 150, the rise of false overnight success, and why the basics are still the most powerful force in business growth. This is a grounded, refreshing look at what truly creates momentum in any economic climate. Connect with Lucy Shrimpton: Website – https://borntobebrilliant.co/lucyshrimpton.com Instagram – @iamlucyshrimpton Facebook – Lucy Shrimpton Discover the strengths and blindspots of your entrepreneurial spirit - Take the free Quiz: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz Ready to create a life and business you love? Explore the Born to Be Brilliant Membership for everything you need to achieve success with clarity, confidence, and ease. Find out more here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
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037: Money, Identity and the Capacity to Receive: The Missing Link in High-Performance Success
What if your income has less to do with strategy and far more to do with identity and your capacity to receive? In this thought-provoking conversation, Lucy speaks with money mindset expert Emily Williams about the hidden emotional, psychological and generational patterns that shape how high performers relate to money. Together they unpack why so many driven entrepreneurs hit invisible ceilings and what shifts are needed to create wealth with confidence, ease and integrity. A grounded, powerful exploration of money, identity and personal expansion. Connect with Emily Williams Facebook – I Heart My Life Instagram – @emilywilliams Website – I Heart My Life Discover the strengths and blindspots of your entrepreneurial spirit - Take the free Quiz: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz Ready to create a life and business you love? Explore the Born to Be Brilliant Membership for everything you need to achieve success with clarity, confidence, and ease. Find out more here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
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036: When Purpose Outgrows Profit
What happens when the work you’ve built… no longer feels like the work you’re meant to do? In this powerful episode of Born To Be Brilliant®️, Lucy Shrimpton explores what truly unfolds when purpose outgrows profit. Discover why success can still feel misaligned, how your deeper calling evolves over time, and why reconnecting with the golden thread of your purpose is the key to creating meaningful impact. If you’ve ever felt, “I know I’m successful, but something isn’t landing the same way anymore,” this episode will speak directly to you. Connect with Lucy Shrimpton: Website – https://borntobebrilliant.co/lucyshrimpton.com Instagram – @iamlucyshrimpton Facebook – Lucy Shrimpton Discover the strengths and blindspots of your entrepreneurial spirit - Take the free Quiz: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz Ready to create a life and business you love? Explore the Born to Be Brilliant Membership for everything you need to achieve success with clarity, confidence, and ease. Find out more here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
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035: The Franchise Effect: Scaling With Heart And Humanity with Jolly Jess
What does it really take to scale a business through franchising and keep the heart in it? In this episode of Born To Be Brilliant®️, Lucy Shrimpton sits down with fellow franchisor Jolly Jess, founder of Showtime Circus, to explore the human side of franchising. Together they unpack the lessons, challenges, and mindset shifts that come with scaling a brand through people, not just processes. If you’ve ever wondered whether franchising could be your next stage of growth or how to lead without control, this conversation will change how you think about expansion. This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs ready to scale with soul and for anyone curious about the new wave of purpose-driven franchises changing the face of business. Connect with Jolly Jess Facebook – Jolly Jess Instagram – @fabulousfranchisor Discover the strengths and blindspots of your entrepreneurial spirit - Take the free Quiz: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz Ready to create a life and business you love? Explore the Born to Be Brilliant Membership for everything you need to achieve success with clarity, confidence, and ease. Find out more here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
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034: The Future of Success is Holistic
Success isn’t what it used to be. In this solo episode, Lucy unpacks why traditional models of achievement no longer serve the high performer and how the future of success lies in holistic alignment. Through her Human Optimisation Model™, she reveals the five essential elements that fuel fulfilment, performance, and vitality. If you’ve ever found yourself “successful on paper” yet quietly unfulfilled inside, this episode will help you reconnect with purpose, peace, and true prosperity; mind, body, and soul. Connect with Lucy Shrimpton: Website – https://borntobebrilliant.co/lucyshrimpton.com Instagram – @iamlucyshrimpton Facebook – Lucy Shrimpton Discover the strengths and blindspots of your entrepreneurial spirit - Take the free Quiz: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz Ready to create a life and business you love? Explore the Born to Be Brilliant Membership for everything you need to achieve success with clarity, confidence, and ease. Find out more here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
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033: The Comeback Code: Turning Rock Bottom into Your Rise With Tara Punter
When everything falls apart, what do you do? In this raw and powerful episode of Born To Be Brilliant®️, Lucy Shrimpton sits down with business mindset coach Tara Punter, founder of Thriving Business Women, to talk about what it really takes to come back from rock bottom. Tara shares how she lost everything; her business, her marriage, and her confidence and made one decision that changed everything: to rise. This conversation goes deep into what success really means, how to rebuild when you’re at your lowest, and the mindset shifts that turn pain into power. If you’ve ever hit a wall in life or business and thought, I can’t do this anymore, this episode will remind you that you can and you will. Tara’s story is proof that success isn’t about never falling, it’s about how you rise. Connect with Tara Punter Website – The Thriving Business Woman Instagram – @thethrivingbusinesswoman Discover the strengths and blindspots of your entrepreneurial spirit - Take the free Quiz: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz Ready to create a life and business you love? Explore the Born to Be Brilliant Membership for everything you need to achieve success with clarity, confidence, and ease. Find out more here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
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032:The Hidden Reason You’re Not Doing What You Know Works
You already know what to do, eat better, show up online, be consistent, so why aren’t you doing it? In this powerful episode of Born To Be Brilliant®️, Lucy Shrimpton unpacks the hidden reason high performers fall short on the very habits they know create success. It’s not laziness. It’s not lack of willpower. It’s something far deeper: your identity and subconscious programming. Discover why you keep self-sabotaging the habits you say you want, how your nervous system might be keeping you "safe" from growth, and the practical steps to realign your actions with who you truly are. If you’ve ever thought, "I know what to do, so why don’t I do it?", this one’s for you. Connect with Lucy Shrimpton: Website – https://borntobebrilliant.co/lucyshrimpton.com Instagram – @iamlucyshrimpton Facebook – Lucy Shrimpton Discover the strengths and blindspots of your entrepreneurial spirit - Take the free Quiz: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz Ready to create a life and business you love? Explore the Born to Be Brilliant Membership for everything you need to achieve success with clarity, confidence, and ease. Find out more here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
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031: Beyond Authority: How Entrepreneurs Use Books to Build Legacy and Leverage with Karen Williams
What if writing a book wasn’t just about sharing your story, but about creating leverage, legacy, and a whole new level of authority? In this episode of the Born To Be Brilliant® podcast, I’m joined by Karen Williams, The Book Mentor, at Librotas, a leading expert who helps business owners, experts, and thought leaders write and publish authority-building books. Karen, the author of 10 books including Your Book is the Hook and Book Marketing Made Simple, shares how books can elevate your credibility and grow your business. We dive deep into aligning your book with your business, the role of storytelling from a place of authority, and how to avoid the biggest mistakes that stop people from finishing (or even starting) their book. We also tackle the future of publishing in a world of AI, and why tools like ChatGPT won’t replace your voice, but can amplify your clarity and speed when used well. If you’ve ever wondered how a book can elevate your brand, deepen your impact, and open doors you didn’t know existed, this conversation will spark new ways of thinking. Tune in, take notes, and imagine the possibilities your book could unlock. Connect with Karen Williams Website – Karen Williams - The Book Mentor, Librotas Instagram – @karenwilliamslibrotas Facebook – Karen Williams, The Book Mentor - Librotas LinkedIn - Karen Williams Join Karen Williams': Six-Week Writing Sprint and turn your book idea into a finished manuscript with expert guidance every step of the way. Free monthly networking event, Coffee & Connect, and build valuable relationships to grow your business Discover the strengths and blindspots of your entrepreneurial spirit - Take the free Quiz: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz Ready to create a life and business you love? Explore the Born to Be Brilliant Membership for everything you need to achieve success with clarity, confidence, and ease. Find out more here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
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030: From Industrial Age to Imagination Age: Why Education Needs a Revolution
Our education system is broken. It was built for an industrial world that no longer exists, yet we’re still putting children through the same outdated model. In this solo episode, Lucy explores why the current system no longer serves today’s children or the future we’re heading into. From the way classrooms are structured, to what we’re teaching (and not teaching), to how technology, creativity, wellbeing, and identity could reshape learning. This is a thought-provoking look at what education could and should become. For entrepreneurs, leaders, and parents, this conversation matters. The next generation are tomorrow’s workforce, innovators, and visionaries. How they’re educated will shape not just their futures, but ours too. Tune in for an honest exploration of the challenges, the opportunities, and the urgent need to reimagine education for a world that none of us can yet fully see. Connect with Lucy Shrimpton: Website – lucyshrimpton.com Instagram – @iamlucyshrimpton Facebook – Lucy Shrimpton Discover the strengths and blindspots of your entrepreneurial spirit - Take the free Quiz: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz Ready to create a life and business you love? Explore the Born to Be Brilliant Membership for everything you need to achieve success with clarity, confidence, and ease. Find out more here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
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029: Why Who You’re Being Matters More Than What You’re Doing with Nicole Rose
There’s a point in every powerhouse woman’s journey when doing more stops working. When the strategy, the hustle, the high-achiever mindset no longer brings fulfilment because success built on self-abandonment starts to crack from the inside out. In this deep, raw, and truth-filled episode, Lucy is joined by Nicole Rose, a trauma-informed business coach, somatic practitioner, and embodiment mentor for high-performing women. Nicole shares her personal story of being a successful investment banker who looked great on paper but felt completely disconnected from herself. What followed was a full breakdown and the beginning of a return to wholeness. Together, they explore how nervous system dysregulation, people-pleasing, and perfectionism become survival strategies in women’s lives and businesses, and why real power begins with coming home to your body. This episode is for the high-capacity woman who: Feels like she’s doing everything right but still feels anxious, stuck, or numb Has outgrown the version of herself that built her success Is ready to lead with deeper presence, embodiment, and safety Wants to build a sustainable, soul-aligned business from the inside out Whether you’re navigating identity shifts, emotional burnout, or craving deeper authenticity in business, this conversation is a powerful permission slip to stop performing and start becoming. Connect with Nicole Rose Website – nicolerosecoaching.com Instagram – @nicolerosecoaching Facebook – Nicole Rose Coaching Discover the strengths and blindspots of your entrepreneurial spirit - Take the free Quiz: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz Ready to create a life and business you love? Explore the Born to Be Brilliant Membership for everything you need to achieve success with clarity, confidence, and ease. Find out more here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
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028: Are You Living Like an Entrepreneur… or Just Running a Business?
Are You Living Like an Entrepreneur… or Just Running a Business? We often throw the word “entrepreneur” around like it’s the ultimate badge of honour. But here’s the truth: there’s a big difference between being an entrepreneur, being a business owner, and simply being self-employed. In this episode, I unpack what really sets them apart and why it matters more than most people realise. We’ll explore the blessing and the curse of entrepreneurship, the blurred boundaries that come with motherhood and business, and the surprising overlap between entrepreneurial wiring and ADHD. You’ll hear honest reflections on what it takes to thrive as an entrepreneur without losing yourself along the way. By the end, you’ll have a clearer picture of where you sit on this spectrum and, more importantly, how to align your identity and your inner foundations so that your business and your life can truly work together. Connect with Lucy Shrimpton: Website – lucyshrimpton.com Instagram – @iamlucyshrimpton Facebook – Lucy Shrimpton Discover the strengths and blindspots of your entrepreneurial spirit - Take the free Quiz: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz Ready to create a life and business you love? Explore the Born to Be Brilliant Membership for everything you need to achieve success with clarity, confidence, and ease. Find out more here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
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027: Energy, Hormones and the Truth About Thriving as a Woman in Business With Adele Johnston
There’s a hidden cost to pushing through. Behind many high-achieving women is a nervous system on the brink, hormonal imbalances dismissed as “just stress,” and success built on self-abandonment. In this powerful episode, Lucy is joined by Adele Johnston, menopause educator, hormone specialist, and host of The Menopause Coach Podcast. Adele shares her deeply personal story of burnout, hormonal collapse, and what it took to rebuild a life and business from the inside out. Together, they unpack the pressure of perfectionism, the silence around emotional well-being, and the biological cost of always being “the strong one.” Whether you’re navigating perimenopause, in the thick of entrepreneurship, or simply craving more alignment with your body, this conversation is a must. You’ll walk away reconnected to your feminine rhythms, with a deeper understanding of how hormone health is performance health—not a “women’s issue” to deal with later. This episode is especially for powerhouse women who: Are holding it all together on the outside, but feel disconnected or depleted inside Suspect their stress, fatigue, or emotional swings might be more than “just burnout.” Want to optimise their health, energy, and success without pushing harder Connect with Adele Johnston Adele's Website: https://adelejohnstoncoaching.com/ Adele's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-menopause-coach/id1623389519 Discover the strengths and blindspots of your entrepreneurial spirit - Take the free Quiz: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz Ready to create a life and business you love? Explore the Born to Be Brilliant Membership for everything you need to achieve success with clarity, confidence, and ease. Find out more here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
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026: Sleep, Stress and Success: Why Rest is the Secret Weapon for Entrepreneurs
When you’re wired for ambition, rest can feel like a luxury, something you only earn once the to-do list is done. But what if sleep isn’t a reward but your secret edge? In this solo episode, Lucy Shrimpton shares why sleep is a non-negotiable part of sustainable success, even if you don’t struggle with it. Drawing from her own approach to bio-optimisation, she unpacks how quality sleep impacts energy, stress, performance, and emotional resilience. This isn’t about fixing broken habits. It’s about fine-tuning what’s already working and reaching for better. This episode is especially for the high-performing entrepreneur who doesn’t want to wait until burnout hits. If you’re already doing “fine” but you care about nervous system health, cognitive clarity, and showing up at your best, this one’s for you. You’ll learn how to prioritise rest without guilt and treat sleep like the powerhouse performance strategy it truly is. 💬 Message Lucy with the word “sleep” on your favourite platform if this episode hits home. Connect with Lucy Shrimpton: Website – lucyshrimpton.com Instagram – @iamlucyshrimpton Facebook – Lucy Shrimpton Discover the strengths and blindspots of your entrepreneurial spirit - Take the free Quiz: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz Ready to create a life and business you love? Explore the Born to Be Brilliant Membership for everything you need to achieve success with clarity, confidence, and ease. Find out more here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
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025:The Magic of Intuition, Ancestral Healing and Inspired Action with Natasha Braniff
✨ The Magic of Intuition, Ancestral Healing and Inspired Action with Natasha Braniff ✨ What if the blocks holding you back in business weren’t "mindset issues" at all, but inherited patterns passed down through generations? In this soulful yet practical conversation with hypnotherapist and empowerment guide Natasha Braniff, we explore: Why our subconscious and ancestral stories show up in business and visibility. How intuition and synchronicity can guide us to the right opportunities. The danger of getting stuck in "perpetual healing" and how to reframe it as remembering who you truly are. Why inspired action feels different (and more effective) than pushing or grinding. If you’ve ever felt stuck at a fork in the road, paralysed by choice, or held back from showing up fully in your brilliance, this episode will spark something deep. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Connect with Natasha Braniff: Website – https://natashabraniff.co.uk/ Discover the strengths and blindspots of your entrepreneurial spirit - Take the free Quiz: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz Ready to create a life and business you love? Explore the Born to Be Brilliant Membership for everything you need to achieve success with clarity, confidence, and ease. Find out more here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
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024: Are You Too Self-Reliant? The Hidden Cost of Radical Self-Responsibility
There comes a point in business when being the “strong one” stops serving you. When the very independence that helped you rise becomes the thing quietly burning you out behind closed doors. In this solo episode, Lucy Shrimpton explores the quiet trap many powerhouse entrepreneurs fall into: radical self-reliance. She shares how this trait, often celebrated in business, can silently disconnect us from community, support, and emotional resilience. From her own behind-the-scenes struggles, Lucy walks through what happens when you wear the “I can do it all” badge for too long and how unlearning hyper-independence is essential to sustainable success. This episode is especially relevant for the high-capacity woman who’s used to holding it all together but is starting to feel the cracks. If you’ve ever struggled to ask for help, felt misunderstood as a leader, or found yourself emotionally exhausted by doing it all alone, Lucy’s insights will help you redefine strength, reconnect to support, and build a more balanced business life. Connect with Lucy Shrimpton: Website – lucyshrimpton.com Instagram – @iamlucyshrimpton Facebook – Lucy Shrimpton Discover the strengths and blindspots of your entrepreneurial spirit - Take the free Quiz: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz Ready to create a life and business you love? Explore the Born to Be Brilliant Membership for everything you need to achieve success with clarity, confidence, and ease. Find out more here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
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023: Authenticity & AI: The Future of Selling with Heart with Luke Adams
Luke Adams is a high-ticket sales strategist and founder of Authentic Influences, known for helping entrepreneurs close sales with confidence, integrity, and heart. With decades of experience in ethical sales training and online business growth, Luke teaches purpose-driven founders how to convert leads into loyal clients without pushy tactics or gimmicks. In this episode, Luke and Lucy explore how authentic selling and AI can work together in the evolving world of online business. They dive into the psychology behind buyer decisions, why trust-building is more important than ever, and how to close high-ticket offers with clarity and confidence. You’ll learn why solo entrepreneurs (even introverts!) can become powerful closers, how to use AI tools to save time while staying genuine, and the real reason building social proof and content strategy is crucial for success. Whether you’re a coach, consultant, or creative entrepreneur, this episode is packed with practical insights on selling with heart, scaling your business, and standing out in a crowded digital space. Connect with Luke Adams LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/lukeadams001 Website - Authentic Influence Discover the strengths and blindspots of your entrepreneurial spirit - Take the free Quiz: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz Ready to create a life and business you love? Explore the Born to Be Brilliant Membership for everything you need to achieve success with clarity, confidence, and ease. Find out more here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
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022: How To Reframe Overwhelm and Become a Magnet for Abundance
What if overwhelm isn’t “too much work”, but simply a calendar problem waiting for a smarter fix? In this episode, Lucy reveals how chronic overload is just an unstructured to‑do list and a limiting belief about worthiness. Drawing on her experience of launching multiple companies while raising two under two (and navigating a late ADHD diagnosis), she shares her “Do, Ditch, Delegate” method, calendar‑blocking tactics, and mindset reframes that turn heavy workloads into lighter, energising momentum. She explains why embracing white space, challenging the “I must hustle to receive” story, and trusting that the right tasks will surface are the fastest routes to calm productivity and greater cash‑flow. Hands up if you’re a founder, creative, or purpose‑driven parent who juggles business growth with family life and feels paralysed by never‑ending lists: this episode delivers practical scheduling tips and mindset shifts that dissolve overwhelm and open the door to sustainable abundance. Connect with Lucy Shrimpton: Website – lucyshrimpton.com Instagram – @iamlucyshrimpton Facebook – Lucy Shrimpton Discover the strengths and blindspots of your entrepreneurial spirit - Take the free Quiz: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz Ready to create a life and business you love? Explore the Born to Be Brilliant Membership for everything you need to achieve success with clarity, confidence, and ease. Find out more here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
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021: Pelvic Power & Women’s Wellbeing with Emily Taylor
Emily Taylor is a chartered physiotherapist with 20 years’ experience, including service with the UK Ministry of Defense, who now runs a specialist pelvic and women’s health practice. She supports women through pregnancy, post‑partum recovery, and peri to post menopause, tackling pain, prolapse, and incontinence so they can move, work, and live with confidence. In this episode, Emily shows entrepreneurs how pelvic floor strength, core stability, and quality sleep directly influence energy, focus, and long‑term business success. She and Lucy discuss the hidden impact of childbirth, hormonal shifts, and desk‑bound lifestyles. They share quick, evidence‑based exercises you can slot into a busy day to future‑proof your body and boost performance. This episode is ideal for founders, executives, and active parents who want to future‑proof their bodies while building thriving businesses. Connect with Emily Taylor Website – https://www.precisionbw.com/about/ Instagram – @taylored_physiotherapy Discover the strengths and blindspots of your entrepreneurial spirit - Take the free Quiz: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz Ready to create a life and business you love? Explore the Born to Be Brilliant Membership for everything you need to achieve success with clarity, confidence, and ease. Find out more here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
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020: The Seasons of Success: Redefining What It Means to You
In this solo episode, Lucy Shrimpton explores how success evolves across the "seasons" of life and business. She explains why sustainable achievement blends profit with health, relationships and purpose, and how money serves as vital fuel rather than the sole destination. Lucy shares strategies for reassessing your vision, carving out mental "white space" for clarity, and adjusting habits, networks and business models so your enterprise supports the life you want today. This conversation is ideal for founders, creatives and career‑changers who feel their current goals no longer fit. Whether you’re scaling, pivoting or balancing family with entrepreneurship, Lucy’s insights will help you define success on your own terms and build systems that evolve with you. Connect with Lucy Shrimpton: Website – lucyshrimpton.com Instagram – @iamlucyshrimpton Facebook – Lucy Shrimpton Discover the strengths and blindspots of your entrepreneurial spirit - Take the free Quiz: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz Ready to create a life and business you love? Explore the Born to Be Brilliant Membership for everything you need to achieve success with clarity, confidence, and ease. Find out more here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
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019: The Importance of Identity with leading business coach, Lucas Vigilante
In this episode, we welcome Lucas Vigilante, a business coach with ActionCoach, who shares his journey from telecommunications entrepreneur to business coach. With years of experience, Lucas reveals how developing a strong personal identity is vital for business success and how the right mindset can fuel entrepreneurial growth. Lucas takes us through his own transformation, highlighting the challenges of transitioning into a coaching role and how he learned to align his personal identity with his business goals. He emphasizes the significance of being the right person to execute your business vision and how this inner work directly influences your business outcomes. If you're a business owner or aspiring entrepreneur looking to level up, this conversation is for you. Whether you're just starting out or scaling your business, Lucas' insights on the power of identity and mindset will help you build a stronger foundation for growth and success. Connect with Lucas Vigilante: Website – Action Coach Lucas Vigilante Facebook – Business Coaching Southend Basildon LinkedIn – Lucas Vigilante on LinkedIn Discover the strengths and blindspots of your entrepreneurial spirit - Take the free Quiz: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz Ready to create a life and business you love? Explore the Born to Be Brilliant Membership for everything you need to achieve success with clarity, confidence, and ease. Find out more here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
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018: The Art of Flexibility - Tailoring Frameworks to Fit Your Creative Flow
In this solo episode, Lucy Shrimpton dives into the challenge of balancing structure and freedom in your business. As a business coach and founder of the Born To Be Brilliant movement, she helps entrepreneurs build businesses that not only align with their values but also embrace flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Lucy uses relatable examples, like the dynamics of a restaurant business, to illustrate how flexibility within a structured environment benefits both the service provider and the client. She also touches on neurodivergence and how some people, especially those with ADHD, can optimize their productivity by embracing their natural flow rather than rigid structures. This episode is perfect for business owners, remote workers, or anyone who feels overwhelmed by strict routines. Lucy’s strategies to adjust your systems to match your unique needs—especially for those juggling multiple roles or running a lifestyle business—will inspire you to embrace both structure and freedom in a way that works for you. Connect with Lucy Shrimpton: Website – lucyshrimpton.com Instagram – @iamlucyshrimpton Facebook – Lucy Shrimpton Discover the strengths and blindspots of your entrepreneurial spirit - Take the free Quiz: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz Ready to create a life and business you love? Explore the Born to Be Brilliant Members' Hub for everything you need to achieve success with clarity, confidence, and ease. Find out more here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
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017: Throwing Out The Rulebook For Success with Nicole Louise Geddes
Nicole Louise Geddes is an entrepreneur and founder of PerformerPreneur, a platform helping performers transition from the entertainment industry to successful businesses. With a background in performing, production, and business coaching, Nicole helps creative professionals find new career paths and build lasting businesses. She specializes in empowering performers to leverage their skills and experiences to achieve financial stability and success beyond the stage. In this episode, Nicole shares her journey from performer to business owner and how the pandemic led to a transformative career shift. She discusses how PerformerPreneur supports performers in building entrepreneurial skills and navigating career changes, and introduces the Spotlight on Success book—a collection of stories from entrepreneurs who made bold career transitions and found success. Connect with Nicole Louise Geddes: Website – manicstageproductions.co.uk Instagram – @performapreneur Facebook – Nicole Louise Geddes Discover the strengths and blindspots of your entrepreneurial spirit - Take the free Quiz: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz Ready to create a life and business you love? Explore the Born to Be Brilliant Membership for everything you need to achieve success with clarity, confidence, and ease. Find out more here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
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016: Lasting Change: Overcoming Habitual and Emotional Blocks with Jo Rose
Jo Rose is a transformational life coach and emotional wellbeing expert with a background in social work, NLP, and therapeutic coaching. Having turned her life around from chronic people pleasing and self-neglect to living with clarity, confidence, and purpose, Jo is the creator of the Empowered Change Method—a powerful seven-step process to help others navigate deep personal shifts and lasting change. In this episode, Jo shares her inspiring journey through loss, self-discovery, and healing, and how she now helps others break free from old patterns, rebuild their self-worth, and create meaningful lives on their own terms. From navigating emotions to developing daily practices that stick, Jo and Lucy explore how to unlock lasting mindset transformation—no matter where you're starting from. This heartfelt conversation is perfect for anyone ready to move from stuck to empowered and live with more joy, self-trust, and balance. Connect with Jo Rose: Website – https://www.joroseconsciouschange.co.uk Instagram – @joroseconsciouschange Facebook – Jo Rose Conscious Change Discover the strengths and blindspots of your entrepreneurial spirit - Take the free Quiz: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz Ready to create a life and business you love? Explore the Born to Be Brilliant Membership for everything you need to achieve success with clarity, confidence, and ease. Find out more here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
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015: How to Handle Bullies in Business and Protect Your Energy with Lisa Johnson
Lisa Johnson is a multi-seven-figure business strategist, Sunday Times bestselling author, and leading voice in the online business space. Known for her expertise in passive income and her fearless transparency, Lisa built her success from a background of poverty, bullying, and burnout—making her one of the UK’s most relatable and resilient female entrepreneurs. In this episode, she speaks candidly about online bullying in business, how to handle visibility when it gets tough, and the importance of building self-worth as an entrepreneur. Lisa shares her own story of navigating public defamation, internet trolling, and client backlash—and how she developed the resilience to rise through it all. Whether you're facing criticism, afraid to be seen, or simply want to grow your business with integrity, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom and grounded inspiration. Connect with Lisa Johnson: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lisajohnsonstrategist/ Website – https://lisajohnson.com/ Discover the strengths and blindspots of your entrepreneurial spirit - Take the free Quiz: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz Ready to create a life and business you love? Explore the Born to Be Brilliant Membership for everything you need to achieve success with clarity, confidence, and ease. Find out more here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
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014: From Burnout to Balance: Transform Your Health & Mindset with Carli-Louan Foster
Carli-Louan Foster is a life coach and nutritional therapist who specialises in helping women transform their health and well-being. Having transitioned from a high-stress corporate career to a thriving wellness practice, she's passionate about creating personalised, sustainable strategies for achieving physical and mental resilience. In this episode she shares her transformative journey from chronic stress in the corporate world to becoming a life coach and nutritional therapist. Discover how small, sustainable changes can make a big impact on your well-being, why reframing your mindset matters, and how to prioritise joy and balance in a busy life. Perfect for professional women looking to lead healthier, happier lives, this conversation is packed with practical tips and inspiration. Connect with Carli Foster: https://www.instagram.com/carli_louan/ Discover the strengths and blindspots of your entrepreneurial spirit - Take the free Quiz: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz Ready to create a life and business you love? Explore the Born to Be Brilliant Membership for everything you need to achieve success with clarity, confidence, and ease. Find out more here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
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013: Clear Plans, Big Wins: Staying Focused in Life & Business with Monique Sveinsson
Monique Sveinsson is the founder and CEO of The Perfect Planner Company, a brand born from her passion for planning and organisation. With over 20 years of experience as a West End stage manager, Monique turned her logistical expertise into a thriving business helping others bring clarity and balance to their lives. In this episode, Monique shares her journey from the theatre world to creating The Perfect Planner Company. She dives into practical strategies for managing time, setting boundaries, and balancing the chaos of work and home life. Whether you're a multi-passionate entrepreneur or someone feeling overwhelmed, Monique's insights on planning for productivity and freedom will leave you empowered and ready to take action. Perfect Planner Company's Website: https://perfectplannerco.com/ Ready to create a life and business you love? Explore the Born to Be Brilliant Membership for everything you need to achieve success with clarity, confidence, and ease. Find out more here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
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012: Happiness in Business: Julie Begbie on Creating Joyful Success
Julie Begbie is a happiness psychologist and small business mentor dedicated to helping professionals find joy and fulfilment in their work. With decades of experience in corporate psychology and as a serial entrepreneur, she now runs The Happy Business Company, inspiring individuals to align their passions with their business goals. In this episode, Julie reveals how blending the science of happiness with entrepreneurship can transform not just your work, but your life. Discover why women often hold themselves back, how to embrace audacious goals, and the power of creating a joyful, purposeful business. She shares actionable insights on overcoming fear, building resilience, and turning passion into profit. Discover the strengths and blindspots of your entrepreneurial spirit - Take the free Quiz: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz Connect with Julie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliebegbie/ Ready to create a life and business you love? Explore the Born to Be Brilliant Membership for everything you need to achieve success with clarity, confidence, and ease. Find out more here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
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011: Embracing ADHD: Turning Challenges into Strengths with Kim Raine
Kim Raine is an ADHD entrepreneur, educator, speaker, and the author of Square Pegs. With over 20 years of experience in coaching and business, Kim empowers women, particularly those navigating ADHD, to harness their unique strengths, overcome obstacles, and thrive personally and professionally. Join us as Kim Raine shares her transformative journey into understanding and managing ADHD, both for herself and the high-achieving women she coaches. Kim discusses the overlooked signs of ADHD in women, the impact of hormonal changes, and practical strategies to turn challenges into advantages. Whether you're navigating a recent diagnosis or seeking ways to manage your productivity and well-being, this conversation is packed with insight, empathy, and empowerment. Discover the strengths and blindspots of your entrepreneurial spirit - Take the free Quiz: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz Ready to create a life and business you love? Explore the Born to Be Brilliant Membership for everything you need to achieve success with clarity, confidence, and ease. Find out more here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
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010: How to Build More Wealth Through High-Ticket Sales with Tania King-Mohammed
The Born to be Brilliant podcast, hosted by Lucy Shrimpton, brings you the world's top minds in motivation, performance excellence, and personal empowerment. Tania King-Mohammad is a wealth strategist specialising in high-ticket sales and business growth. Formerly a radiologist, Tania transitioned to entrepreneurship to fulfil her passion for empowering others and creating impactful change. She now mentors business owners in developing strategies that lead to financial freedom and success through high-value offers. In this episode, Tania shares her journey from being a doctor to becoming a successful wealth strategist. She discusses how she moved into high-ticket sales and property investment, emphasising the power of positioning oneself as a high-value service provider. She provides insights on overcoming limiting beliefs, structuring high-ticket offers, and understanding the psychology of premium clients. For professional women aiming to elevate their business impact and income, this conversation is a must-listen. Discover the strengths and blindspots of your entrepreneurial spirit - Take the free Quiz: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz Ready to create a life and business you love? Explore the Born to Be Brilliant Membership for everything you need to achieve success with clarity, confidence, and ease. Find out more here: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
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Empowering tools and insights for a vibrant, meaningful life.
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Lucy Shrimpton
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