It's Got Pockets

What happens when life throws you the biggest plot twist imaginable and you’ve no choice but to crack on?In this raw, funny and beautifully honest episode of It’s Got Pockets, I sit down with the brilliant Gemma Ray, author, speaker, podcast host, mum and kinship foster carer to talk about what happens when “having it all” turns into holding it all together.Gemma’s story is ever evolving and has all the curve balls.One moment she’s running a thriving six-figure business. The next, she’s standing in a school reception, unknowingly about to change her entire life.Within hours, Gemma and her husband were suddenly carers for two young children; a decision that reshaped everything: her business, her marriage, her identity and her belief in what makes a “mum.”Together, we talk about:🔥 The myth of Supermum and why we need to stop performing resilience. 🔥 Cracking on vs. cracking open and how to spot the difference. 🔥 Kinship foster care, trauma-informed parenting and the brutal beauty of doing the right thing even when it breaks you open. 🔥 The Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) model that helped Gemma rebuild connection, calm, and self-trust. 🔥 Why “And so f*cking what” might just be the mantra every woman needs in her back pocket.This is the kind of conversation that reminds you that survival isn’t weakness, it’s wisdom.It’s about ditching perfection, rebuilding trust in yourself and remembering that you can’t pour from a cup that’s cracked.Expect laughter, swearing, heart and a whole lot of truth about motherhood, burnout and the reality of leading life on your own terms.💥 Quote Moments:“We crack on, and crack on, until something small makes us crack open.”“I thought I could be Supermum. Turns out, I’m human.”“Self-trust is the bridge between who I was and who I’m becoming.”“And so f*cking what.”🎧 Listen if you’ve ever felt:Tired of holding it all togetherCaught between ambition and exhaustionReady to stop performing perfect and start living honestAnd if you’re in in that life stage, where all the curve balls keep on coming without a break and want to be in a room where lived experience counts, where you don’t have to translate yourself and where backing yourself becomes the work, you’ll find your people through FoundHer Fire.This is It’s Got Pockets. Stories for women with experience who are not done yet.Now crack on.Thanks for listening. This episode was sponsored by Birkdale Insurance Group – a people-first business with a powerhouse of talented female board members bucking the male-dominated financial services trend.Find out more at birkdaleinsurancegroup.co.ukSarah is the founder of FoundHer Fire—a membership space for experienced women in business who know real success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about self; a place, a space, a community where women find their fire, for women who aren't done yet and who are ready to write their own rules of success. Sarah also co-founded The Plot Twist (un)Awards, celebrating female founders and women smashing through glass ceilings with purpose, passion and joy. Find out more about me and how I can work with you: On LinkedIn On Instagram On the Web Or drop me an email [email protected]

Why your zigzags were never a problem...Your career doesn’t look like a neat ladder.It looks more like a patchwork map.Different roles. Different sectors. Breaks. Detours. Chapters you didn’t plan and moments you just cracked on through.This episode is for women who have lived a bit and are done apologising for it.In this solo episode, I unpack something it took me far too long to own. Having a layered career, multiple specialisms, and a zigzag path is not a lack of focus. It’s range. Depth. Leadership in the making.I share my own breadcrumb trail, from PR and marketing to leadership, coaching and culture work. From redundancy while pregnant to entrepreneurship before I felt ready. From chasing titles to realising the work I was meant to do had been quietly following me all along.This is a real career story. Lived, not polished.What we get intoWhy careers make sense backwards, not forwards, and why curiosity beats self criticism.How the parts you thought were messy were building cognitive flexibility, adaptability and leadership capacity.Why even the most “linear” CVs hide zigzags, mat leave, caring responsibilities, burnout, restructures, grief and quiet identity shifts.Why your path does not need to be tidy to be valuable. It needs to be yours. And you need to own it.The behavioural science underneath it...I weave in why lived experience matters. Cognitive flexibility and career adaptability explain why women who have navigated complexity become exceptional leaders of humans, not just processes.This is the science that gives language to what you already know.The weekly pause Take five minutes. Proper five minutes.Where in your path have you mistaken range, breaks or detours for a lack of direction?What changes when you see those chapters as evidence of depth, resilience and brilliance?This episode sits with women who are questioning their path and quietly reassessing what comes next. It reframes years of self doubt and hands you back ownership of your story.Pass it on to a woman who keeps apologising for her CV when she simply needs to own her brilliance. And if you’re in your plot twist era and want to be in a room where lived experience counts, where you don’t have to translate yourself and where backing yourself becomes the work, you’ll find your people through FoundHer Fire.This is It’s Got Pockets.Stories for women with experience who are not done yet.Now crack on.Sponsor This episode is brought to you by Birkdale Insurance Group, a people-first business that cares about who gets a seat at the table and making sure everyone is included.Sarah is the founder of FoundHer Fire—a membership space for experienced women in business who know real success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about self; a place, a space, a community where women find their fire, for women who aren't done yet and who are ready to write their own rules of success. Sarah also co-founded The Plot Twist (un)Awards, celebrating female founders and women smashing through glass ceilings with purpose, passion and joy. Find out more about me and how I can work with you: On LinkedIn On Instagram On the Web Or drop me an email [email protected]

If you’ve ever sat on the edge of your bed thinking, is this it, or felt that weird itch under your skin that whispers you’re ready for something else, something more, then this episode will feel like someone finally turned the big light on.Today I’m joined by the brilliant Jillian Reilly, author of Ten Permissions, social change expert, former good girl, lifelong explorer, and the woman who has basically written the handbook on what it takes for us, especially women with experience, to shift from waiting for approval to giving ourselves the green light.Why we wait.Why we shrink.Why we chase gold stars.Why we tie ourselves in knots trying to look good rather than feel good.And more importantly, how we unpick all of it.Jillian talks about the stories we’re imprinted with, the ones we never wrote, the rules we never agreed to, and the unconscious bias baked into every choice we think we’re making freely.She explains why purpose is not a single North Star, why winging it might be the most grown woman thing you can do, and why micro-permissions may be the secret ingredient we’ve all missed.We talk about the girls who get all the A’s and still walk into the world feeling unprepared. We talk about why “finding yourself” is about changing your environment, doing the tiny experiments, and noticing what sparks.This episode is a permission slip disguised as a conversation.A pocket of truth for every woman in her plot twist era.A reminder that you and only you get to decide how you live, lead, love, explore, step forward, slow down, stretch, or start again.And then, the Six-Word Memoir. The moment I always wait for.Jillian lands it beautifully:"She gave herself permission to explore."Imagine if you did the same today. Imagine what would open. Imagine how you would feel.In this episode you'll hear: • The baked-in stories that keep women playing safe • From seeking permission to self-permission • The danger of chasing approval instead of authority • Why purpose evolves with every chapter of your life • How small acts of exploration rewire confidence • Why feeling good should guide your goals • The rituals women need to interrupt the old narratives • Why we must move from consuming to creating • How curiosity and courage unlock the next version of youIf you’re a woman with experience, running a business or leading a team while holding up everyone else’s sky, and you’re ready to back yourself, find your fire and crack on with your next chapter, come into the world of FoundHer Fire. The details are always in the show notes. The kettle is always on.And you can buy Jillian's book from all major booksellers - it's called Ten Permissions.Tuck this one in your pocket.You’re not done yet.Huge thank you to Birkdale Insurance Group for sponsoring this episode. Birkdale is a people first business with a powerhouse of talented Sarah is the founder of FoundHer Fire—a membership space for experienced women in business who know real success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about self; a place, a space, a community where women find their fire, for women who aren't done yet and who are ready to write their own rules of success. Sarah also co-founded The Plot Twist (un)Awards, celebrating female founders and women smashing through glass ceilings with purpose, passion and joy. Find out more about me and how I can work with you: On LinkedIn On Instagram On the Web Or drop me an email [email protected]

Season 2. Let's crack on.In this first episode of the new season of It’s Got Pockets, we are not talking about louder goals or bigger hustle. We are talking about the quiet revolution happening inside ambitious women with experience. The women in business, the founders, the leaders, the ones who have held the sky up for everyone else and are suddenly realising they crave peace just as much as they crave progress.If you are a woman in business who is exhausted by performing, still ambitious but bone tired of proving yourself over and over, this is for you.Inside this episode we get into:• Why so many high performing, experienced women are craving quiet, not because they are shrinking, but because they are done with the noise of constant comparison and performance • The difference between chaos adventure and peaceful adventure and why I am choosing jimmies by 9 and a walk up Snowdon over pretending roller coasters are fun • The moment on my driveway, in the dark, in the rain after a full day of workshops that snapped something into place about what real peace feels like • How stillness is not laziness or opting out. It is data. It is your nervous system finally closing a few tabs so you can hear what you really want next • Why presence for women in leadership is not about being the loudest person in the room. It is about being anchored in your own worth and lived in wisdomWe talk about quiet power as something precise, not passive. Presence as something grounded, not shouty. The kind of Inner Edge that means people naturally lean in when you speak, without you needing to set yourself on fire for impact.Your pocket question this week:Where in your life do you need to turn the noise down, not to disappear, but to hear yourself again?Take it into your journal, into your commute, into that stolen two minutes in the car on the drive when the rain is hammering on the windscreen and you finally breathe. Quiet is not the absence of fire. It is often the moment it burns the brightest.If you listen and it lands, and you instantly think of another woman who is running a business, leading a team or holding up everyone’s sky but her own, send this episode to her. Let her know she is not the only one craving a different kind of success.If you want more of this kind of conversation off the podcast and in your actual life, FoundHer Fire is my private scaffolding system for women with experience who are ready for a next chapter that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. You will find the link in the show notes.My blinking brilliant sponsor for this episode...This episode is brought to you by Birkdale Insurance Group, a brilliant people-first business that actually walks the talk on who gets a seat at the table. With a powerhouse of talented women on the board, they are bucking the male dominated financial services trend.Find out more at birkdaleinsurancegroup.co.uk.Sarah is the founder of FoundHer Fire—a membership space for experienced women in business who know real success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about self; a place, a space, a community where women find their fire, for women who aren't done yet and who are ready to write their own rules of success. Sarah also co-founded The Plot Twist (un)Awards, celebrating female founders and women smashing through glass ceilings with purpose, passion and joy. Find out more about me and how I can work with you: On LinkedIn On Instagram On the Web Or drop me an email [email protected]

“Male violence against women and girls is a men’s issue that manifests as a women’s problem.”For the finale, I’ve only gone and let a man on. Very Important note: this isn’t me letting a man have the last word - it’s me calling all of us in. Because change needs everyone in the room if we’re going to do better.I sit down with Andrew Bernard (aka Bernie) - speaker, educator, and disruptor of outdated masculinity — for a brilliant, bold, unfiltered conversation about what it means to be a man today, how the Manosphere is shaping boys, and why equality is a shared win, not a zero-sum game.We cover:How dominance culture starts in the playground — and how to unlearn itRaising emotionally literate boys (and checking our own biases)Feminism, weaponised language, and allyship that actually helpsAlgorithms, Andrew Tate & co., and what kids are really seeing onlineThree simple ways to have better conversations: be present, walk & talk, listen properlyBernie’s six-word memoir says it all: “I know men can be better.”🧠 Season One Wrap-UpAnd that’s a wrap on Season One of It’s Got Pockets - 33 episodes, countless truth bombs, conversations that have made me cry, made me think and reminded me what happens when you finally stop asking for permission and start reclaiming your fire on your own damn terms.If you've loved listening, I would be very very very grateful if you could leave me a little review on your platform of choice. Not only is it brilliant for my ego but it also helps my little podcast get shared. I'll be back soon with Season Two - more voices, more grit, more pocket-sized revolutions – packed with powerful conversations, lightbulb moments, and the kind of honesty usually reserved for bathroom chats and kitchen corners.Big love,Sarah xSarah is the founder of FoundHer Fire—a membership space for experienced women in business who know real success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about self; a place, a space, a community where women find their fire, for women who aren't done yet and who are ready to write their own rules of success. Sarah also co-founded The Plot Twist (un)Awards, celebrating female founders and women smashing through glass ceilings with purpose, passion and joy. Find out more about me and how I can work with you: On LinkedIn On Instagram On the Web Or drop me an email [email protected]

This one’s for the fixers, the do-it-all queens, the women holding up the sky. Time management? Crock of Shit. Totally useless when your brain is running a marathon in stilettos and everyone’s “can you just…” is knocking on your door every 11 minutes. Today we get real about energy management - the only metric that matters when you’re scaling a business, leading a team, and navigating the glorious chaos of the midlife sequel season.I share the simple, science-backed shifts that stop you hurtling towards burnout and start you placing energy where it actually creates impact without sacrificing yourself on the altar of performing your worth.In this episode, I talk aboutWhy time management is a crock of shit (we all get 24 hours; energy is the variable you can build, protect, and place).Energy leaks you don’t see: perfectionist re-do loops, “always on” emergency responder mode, and the people-pleasing that quietly drains you.The brain cost you’re paying: when you work against your natural thinking preferences, your brain can burn up to double the fuel.Decision fatigue is real: why you can front a board meeting at 9am and melt in front of the fridge at 8pm.The 1% rule: add tiny daily boosts that lift your system without needing a spa day or a personality transplant.Try this todayAsk one better question: not “How do I fit more in?” but “What’s worth my energy today?”Place it with intent: if you’ve only got 40% in the tank, give 100% of that 40% to the thing that matters most.Patch the leaks: spot your fixer type (Perfectionist / Emergency Responder / Always-Available) and close one leak this week.Build recovery in advance: schedule your warm-down and recovery like it’s a client.Fact is....“You don’t need another productivity hack. You need an energy plan.”“We’re not short on resilience - we’re short on intentional energy allocation.”“Your sequel season isn’t about carrying more. It’s about carrying yourself.”“Stop managing time you don’t have. Manage energy you can build.”Resources & next stepsThe Fixer’s Energy Audit : want the workbook I mentioned? Drop me a note and I’ll send the link.FoundHer Fire™: the coaching & scaffolding system for experienced women who are done shrinking to fit and ready to lead from their Inner Edge.Loved this? Leave a quick review and tell me where you listen (shout-out to my runners — go on, pick up the pace).Language note: we keep it real; expect the odd spicy word.Sarah is the founder of FoundHer Fire—a membership space for experienced women in business who know real success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about self; a place, a space, a community where women find their fire, for women who aren't done yet and who are ready to write their own rules of success. Sarah also co-founded The Plot Twist (un)Awards, celebrating female founders and women smashing through glass ceilings with purpose, passion and joy. Find out more about me and how I can work with you: On LinkedIn On Instagram On the Web Or drop me an email [email protected]

What happens when you walk away from the limelight, the marriage and the life that everyone else thought was perfect - and decide to start again?In this episode of It’s Got Pockets, I sit down with Leanne Brown - Real Housewives of Cheshire star, holistic coach, speaker and woman on a mission of self-discovery.Leanne shares the raw, unfiltered story of the last six years - years she describes as both the hardest and the most wonderful of her life. We talk about what it really takes to turn your world upside down, walk away from labels that no longer fit and rebuild on your own terms.From reality TV drama to retreats in France, from marriage breakdowns to menopause, from boundaries to belief systems that some of you may find challenging - this conversation has it all. And here’s the thing: I don’t agree with everything Leanne says and you might not either. But that’s the power of curious conversations. They give us the chance to hear, to question and to think about our own lives in new ways.We dig into:Why midlife is the ultimate “life audit” momentFame, money, and what happens when it all falls awayBoundaries, self-worth, and breaking cycles that don’t serve usMenopause, mental health, and finding tools that work for youThe courage it takes to leave, let go, and rebuild - especially in the public eyeLeanne’s six-word memoir? “Fame tested, resilience rose, wonder reclaimed.” It might just inspire you to write your own.This episode is honest, sometimes controversial, often moving, and always human.Sarah is the founder of FoundHer Fire—a membership space for experienced women in business who know real success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about self; a place, a space, a community where women find their fire, for women who aren't done yet and who are ready to write their own rules of success. Sarah also co-founded The Plot Twist (un)Awards, celebrating female founders and women smashing through glass ceilings with purpose, passion and joy. Find out more about me and how I can work with you: On LinkedIn On Instagram On the Web Or drop me an email [email protected]

Life at this stage? It’s a paradox. It’s brilliant and brutal. It’s laughter that makes your eyes leak and pressure that makes your chest tight. It’s rich tea biscuits when you really want a caramel hobnob. It’s dropping kids at uni, holding parents through illness, running businesses, leading businesses, keeping homes together and still showing up with grit, humour and a grin that hides the whisper of “what the actual fck” under your breath.Today's episode is how I'm feeling; it's raw and real. It's unfiltered because that what I promised this podcast would be.I’m talking about the relentless load we carry - the caregiving, the never-ending shoulds, the hormonal rollercoaster, the separation anxiety of even the blinking dog, the anticipation of the grief that I know is coming and the pure, heart-bursting joy that still breaks through. Because all the things can be true at the same time.It’s unrelenting. And still… we crack the on.✨ In this episode, I share:The invisible emotional weight women carry and why it’s so often unseen.The duality of life right now: joy and ache, ease and unease, noise and solitude.Why women 40+ need scaffolding, not platitudes, if we’re going to thrive (not just survive).How adulting is less about “nailing it” and more about rewriting the bloody manual.This one is for every woman holding the sky up while craving five quiet minutes with a brew. You are unstoppable, unbreakable, unrelenting. I see you, my friend - and we ride together.Sarah is the founder of FoundHer Fire—a membership space for experienced women in business who know real success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about self; a place, a space, a community where women find their fire, for women who aren't done yet and who are ready to write their own rules of success. Sarah also co-founded The Plot Twist (un)Awards, celebrating female founders and women smashing through glass ceilings with purpose, passion and joy. Find out more about me and how I can work with you: On LinkedIn On Instagram On the Web Or drop me an email [email protected]

From NHS burnout to llamas in bow ties… Celia Gaze’s story is one hell of a plot twist.Celia didn’t set out to be a founder. She set out to survive stress. But what started as a piece of coursework about wellbeing turned into The Wellbeing Farm – a wedding and events venue in Bolton where the llamas wear bow ties (yes, really) and joy is stitched into the brand.In this conversation we get into:How burnout sneaks up on us and why we need to notice the “small creaks” before the big crash.Why proving yourself is a never-ending treadmill and owning your worth is the real liberation.The power of tiny, quirky decisions (like bow ties on llamas) to transform a business.Celia’s “Book of Joy” – a running list of the little and big things that make her feel alive and why every woman needs one.Declaring your boundaries out loud – to yourself as much as anyone else – and the permission it creates.Why space, solitude, and saying no are not indulgences but essential checks and balances if you want to crack on without burning out.Celia’s six-word memoir? “Burnout, bow ties on llamas, chose conscious.” And that sums it up perfectly.🔑 Key TakeawaysBurnout isn’t a badge of honour. Stress creeps in through the little things until suddenly you’re gripping the steering wheel wondering if it’s a heart attack. Catch it early.Declare it. Boundaries only stick when you declare them – to your team, your family, but most importantly, to yourself.Joy needs scheduling. Whether it’s buying flowers, walking in nature, or sitting with a brew – joy doesn’t just happen. Make it intentional.The quirks are the differentiators. A bow tie on a llama turned The Wellbeing Farm from “just another venue” into something unforgettable. Your small, authentic quirks are your brand edge.Legacy > busyness. Building the business is only half the story. What you’re remembered for goes beyond the spreadsheets.Sarah is the founder of FoundHer Fire—a membership space for experienced women in business who know real success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about self; a place, a space, a community where women find their fire, for women who aren't done yet and who are ready to write their own rules of success. Sarah also co-founded The Plot Twist (un)Awards, celebrating female founders and women smashing through glass ceilings with purpose, passion and joy. Find out more about me and how I can work with you: On LinkedIn On Instagram On the Web Or drop me an email [email protected]

Hello, hello you bloody lovely humans. Today I’m dismantling my long-term love affair with self-deprecation -  the jokes I used to make so nobody else could beat me to it and I’m showing you how I swapped being the punchline for backing my bloody brilliance. Why this matters (the science bit):Self-deprecation ≠ strategy: It can boost likeability but tanks perceived competence (the old competence–likeability bind).Self-perception theory: We believe what we hear ourselves say. Keep saying “I’m just winging it,” and guess what sticks.Neuroplasticity: Confidence is a trainable skill; every time you back yourself out loud, you wire that pathway in.Persistence effect: Speak up, hold the floor, try again — credibility rises with visible persistence.What’s inside:The Millie Tant nickname and why I laughed instead of led.The night I told an L&D CEO I was the “queen of bullsh*t”… and what changed after my stomach fell through the floor.How I re-wrote my inner code so my outside world caught up.Five practical ways to back yourself today (no vision boards required).Five practical plays to try this week:Swap your opener. Retire the “just…” and the joke. Write a grown-up intro you can actually say out loud.Evidence folder. Screenshots, testimonials, wins. Title it ALLOW and read it when you wobble.Thought flip. When “Who do you think you are?” pops up, answer: “Someone who’s bloody earned this.” Add three receipts.Best-mate test. If you wouldn’t let anyone speak to your best mate like that, you’re not allowed to speak to you like that.Borrow belief. Until your brain catches up, stand under someone else’s scaffolding (coach, mate, Collective).Sticky soundbites:Brilliance doesn’t need a punchline. It needs backing.Likeable is lovely. Credible pays the bills.Confidence requires evidence — start saving yours.Stop auditioning for rooms that were never built for you.Listener challenge: What’s one phrase you’re retiring this week and one bold sentence you’re using instead? Tell me on LinkedIn or Insta so we can cheer you on (and keep you honest).Six-word memoir for this episode: No more shrinking. Back Your Brilliance.Sarah is the founder of FoundHer Fire—a membership space for experienced women in business who know real success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about self; a place, a space, a community where women find their fire, for women who aren't done yet and who are ready to write their own rules of success. Sarah also co-founded The Plot Twist (un)Awards, celebrating female founders and women smashing through glass ceilings with purpose, passion and joy. Find out more about me and how I can work with you: On LinkedIn On Instagram On the Web Or drop me an email [email protected]

Everyone needs a Penny in their pocket. Today I’m joined by my new best mate, the fabulous Penny Haslam -  award-winning speaker, ex-BBC journalist, professional truth-teller and fellow square peg. We cover the lot: friendship politics, midlife rage, confidence wobbles and why trusting your gut is not a “nice to have”, it’s the ultimate sat-nav.This chat is sweary, funny and very, very human. You’ll feel seen.We get into:Who’s on your bus (and who’s getting kicked off at the next stop). Cat-bumhole faces, your time is up.Midlife & hormones - the rage, the fog, the 17 minutes of joy (thank you, Victoria Wood) and what actually helps.High-functioning anxiety - why external gold stars never fill the gap, and how to back yourself anyway.Authenticity (but useful) - flexing your style without selling your soul. Read the room, keep your edge.Iolism - talking to yourself in the third person so you stop being a cow to… yourself.Gut over faff - if there’s any doubt, there’s no doubt. Move.Your little takeaways to crack on:Not everyone gets a permanent seat. Edit your bus without sending a memo.Anger can be data. Channel it, don’t marinate in it.Bin the “shoulds.” Find your spinach (the stuff that powers you up) and do more of it.You can’t control the game, but you can choose how you play.Back yourself out loud - the plan can be “take the next right and see.”Penny’s six-word memoir: "Trusts gut. Speaks boldly. Sparks change."And yes, I bloody love her - everyone needs a Penny in Your Pocket.Listen if…You’re done shrinking to fit, your tolerance for bullshit is at an all-time low, and you’re ready to back yourself - with humour, grit and zero apology.Sarah is the founder of FoundHer Fire—a membership space for experienced women in business who know real success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about self; a place, a space, a community where women find their fire, for women who aren't done yet and who are ready to write their own rules of success. Sarah also co-founded The Plot Twist (un)Awards, celebrating female founders and women smashing through glass ceilings with purpose, passion and joy. Find out more about me and how I can work with you: On LinkedIn On Instagram On the Web Or drop me an email [email protected]

Well, hello you bloody brilliant lot - welcome back to It’s Got Pockets, the podcast for women who are done shrinking to fit and rewriting the rules one plot twist (and one swear word) at a time.This week, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my Olympic-level procrastination skills. Picture this: I had a game-changing proposal to write - the kind of thing that could shore up my business for years. And instead of cracking on? I made granola from scratch, cleaned out my husband’s sh*t drawer (COVID masks and rogue belt ends included), sharpened all my pencils, walked the dog the scenic route and even pegged out washing with matching pegs like I was auditioning for a Daz advert.Why do we do this? Because procrastination isn’t about laziness - it’s about protection. When the stakes are high, our brains would rather do a hundred little dopamine-hit tasks than risk f*cking up the big thing that matters.In this episode, I dig into:The neuroscience behind procrastination (dopamine, mood repair, and that Zeigarnik “unfinished business” effect).Why your faffing might actually be your brain’s way of gearing up for peak performance.My “Procrastination Power Hour” trick that lets me sharpen pencils guilt-free AND still get the bloody work done.How to shift from perfection paralysis to identity power: showing up as the kind of woman who gets it done.So, if you’ve ever found yourself deep-cleaning the fridge instead of writing the proposal, this one’s for you. Procrastination isn’t your enemy - it’s the pre-party. But at some point, you’ve got to step onto the dance floor.🔗 And if you fancy a little extra firepower, come and join me inside FoundHer Fire. Because honestly, the real magic happens when you’ve got the right women around you cheering you on to crack the f*ck on.Sarah is the founder of FoundHer Fire—a membership space for experienced women in business who know real success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about self; a place, a space, a community where women find their fire, for women who aren't done yet and who are ready to write their own rules of success. Sarah also co-founded The Plot Twist (un)Awards, celebrating female founders and women smashing through glass ceilings with purpose, passion and joy. Find out more about me and how I can work with you: On LinkedIn On Instagram On the Web Or drop me an email [email protected]

Well hello, my brilliant bunch - this one is a must-listen. Especially if you’ve ever muttered, “I really should get my financial shit sorted” and then promptly buried your head in a planner and poured a wine.In this episode of It’s Got Pockets, I’m joined by the absolute powerhouse that is Katy Eatenton - mortgage adviser, insurance strategist, financial educator and straight-talking queen of ‘let’s-have-the-hard-conversations-before-it’s-too-late.’We’re diving headfirst into the stuff we wish someone had told us at 25, are now scrambling to learn at 45, 55 and beyond and still don’t talk about anywhere near enough - money, protection, inheritance, insurance, divorce, new partners, messy plot twists, dodgy exes and what to do right now to safeguard your future.No shame. No jargon. Just solid, relatable advice for women who are leading businesses, raising kids, navigating blended families, or waking up to the fact that ‘financial planning’ isn’t just for city boys with briefcases.In this fiercely honest and empowering conversation, we cover:💸 Why protecting yourself isn’t paranoid, it’s powerful🏠 Tenants in common, wills, and what happens when the kids from your first marriage meet the mortgage from your third📉 How your business can pay for your insurance (and why you absolutely should) 👀 The danger of avoiding ‘awkward’ money convos until it’s too bloody late 💥 The financial red flags we need to stop ignoring in relationships (DBS check, anyone?!) 📈 What to do now, even if you feel behind, overwhelmed or under-informedAnd yes - I overshare a bit (lot) (there may be a kidnapping dating story) but that’s the point. Because if we don’t talk about it, we don’t do anything about it.✨ Whether you're single, in a relationship, remarried, running a business, running a household, or just bloody running on empty - this episode will give you the clarity and kick up the arse you didn’t know you needed.🔗 I’ve popped all Katy’s details in the show notes - go follow her, message her and for the love of financial peace of mind, get your bloody will sorted.Because you don’t need to be rich to protect what matters. But you do need to start.And as Katy says: Beg for forgiveness, not for permission. Amen to that.🔗 Resources Mentioned:Follow Katy on Instagram: Katy Eatenton Finance Strategy Book: Smart Women Finish Rich by David BachGet a budget planner. Do a credit check. Have the bloody conversation.🎧 Listen now if you're ready to: ✔️ Own your worth ✔️ Protect your future ✔️ Stop waiting for someone else to sort it for youAnd remember: it’s not too late - it’s just time.Let’s crack on.🔥Sarah is the founder of FoundHer Fire—a membership space for experienced women in business who know real success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about self; a place, a space, a community where women find their fire, for women who aren't done yet and who are ready to write their own rules of success. Sarah also co-founded The Plot Twist (un)Awards, celebrating female founders and women smashing through glass ceilings with purpose, passion and joy. Find out more about me and how I can work with you: On LinkedIn On Instagram On the Web Or drop me an email [email protected]

Well hello, you bloody brilliant humans. This one’s for every woman still holding the sky up while her soul’s quietly sobbing for a break.In this solo episode, I’m sharing the truth behind the smiling, functioning, got-it-together mask we wear - even when we're running on empty and calling it leadership, strength, or “just cracking on.” Spoiler alert: it’s not strength, it’s survival. And it’s not sustainable.This is the episode I nearly didn’t record because I was knackered, hormonal and trying to push through (again). It took a message from my producer and proper woman-in-your-corner energy for me to stop. And that moment reminded me of exactly why I built FoundHer Fire in the first place.So this is your intercept.Your permission slip.Your loving, swearing, Northern truth-telling nudge to stop performing energy you don’t have and start reclaiming the rest you’ve already earned 300 gazillion times over.We’re talking:The toxic loop of over-functioning, people-pleasing and pretending you’re fineActive rest, laundry wins and saying no (even to "sexy" motorbike rides in 70 billion degrees)Why the right people will step in when you stopThe real reason stopping is your leadership superpowerAnd the downloadable permission slip you didn’t know you needed🔥 Plus, I’ve created a Stop Before You Burn Out worksheet to help you press pause before your nervous system forces it. Drop me a message and I’ll send it over.Because the truth is this:Success that feels good starts with rest.You can’t lead yourself or anyone else if you’re limping.And you, my friend, are not here to survive - you're here to thrive, to crack on with joy, fun, passion and purpose.So if you need someone to be your Kath this week… I’ll be your Kath.Big love, always.P.S. Now go on, put the kettle on and sit the fck down, Doris. Just for ten minutes - that break will enable you to move forward, at your pace, your level, on your terms.Sarah is the founder of FoundHer Fire—a membership space for experienced women in business who know real success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about self; a place, a space, a community where women find their fire, for women who aren't done yet and who are ready to write their own rules of success. Sarah also co-founded The Plot Twist (un)Awards, celebrating female founders and women smashing through glass ceilings with purpose, passion and joy. Find out more about me and how I can work with you: On LinkedIn On Instagram On the Web Or drop me an email [email protected]

In this unforgettable episode, I'm joined by the gloriously funny, deeply wise and utterly disarming Alison Larkin - bestselling author, actress, award-winning audiobook narrator and creator of Grief, A Comedy.What begins as a conversation about grief quickly unfolds into a masterclass in living, loving late, choosing joy, and rewriting the rules - whether that's of gender in literature or of what comes after heartbreak.With her trademark humour and a heart that’s clearly lived a thousand lives, Alison takes us through:How her friendship with Archbishop Desmond Tutu changed her life (and her writing)Why she reimagined Great Expectations with a female Pip and a sapphic twistThe devastatingly beautiful love story that began in her 50s… and the grief that followedThe unexpected joy that arrived after lossThe lessons her late partner, Bhima, continued to teach her from beyondOnline dating disasters (including a man with actual scrambled egg in his beard 🥴)Her “closet” audiobook empire and why she revoices the classics for women todayOh - and there’s also a beautiful live performance of her original song at the end. Tissue warning. Snot bubbles may occur.Her Six Word Memoir: Choose love and laughter after loss.This one’s not really about death. It’s about finally letting yourself live — with peace, with permission, and with a whole lot of laughter.Why You Should Listen: If you’ve ever lost someone. If you’ve ever loved late or feared it was too late. If you’ve ever wondered how you could possibly keep going — This conversation is your reminder: You can. And joy might just be waiting for you on the other side.Buy the Book: Grief, A Comedy by Alison Larkin – available now in print and audiobook.Connect with Alison: https://alisonlarkinpresents.com/If you loved this episode, share it with someone who needs to be reminded: it’s never too late for love, reinvention, or a bloody good laugh.🎧 Subscribe. Review. Crack on. Because as Alison says - Don’t settle. It’s your life. It could be gone tomorrow.Sarah is the founder of FoundHer Fire—a membership space for experienced women in business who know real success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about self; a place, a space, a community where women find their fire, for women who aren't done yet and who are ready to write their own rules of success. Sarah also co-founded The Plot Twist (un)Awards, celebrating female founders and women smashing through glass ceilings with purpose, passion and joy. Find out more about me and how I can work with you: On LinkedIn On Instagram On the Web Or drop me an email [email protected]

Ever fantasised about checking yourself into a silent retreat (aka jail) just for a bit of peace and bloody quiet?Welcome to The Shovel Sisters episode – a love letter to every woman who’s ever had to educate someone (a partner, a colleague, a child... the bloody dog) on the absolute hormonal rollercoaster that is perimenopause, menopause and everything in between.This one’s for the women holding up the sky while sweating through their bra, questioning their sanity and still being asked what’s for tea. Again. Because it never ends.In this solo episode, I’m talking about:🔥 The emotional and physical plot twists of midlife (spoiler: there’s no manual)🔥 The moment my husband asked “How long does menopause last?” (he lived, but only just) 🔥 Why we need a secret society of rage-and-resilience-fuelled women called The Shovel Sisters (or maybe not because jail) 🔥 The wild duality of wanting to build empires one minute and cry into your toast the next 🔥 And why you're not losing the plot – you're leading a bloody revolution (in your body and your life)There’s a reason this podcast is called It’s Got Pockets – because we carry a hell of a lot. And sometimes we need a circle, a sisterhood, a safe space to scream, swear, sob or simply sit.So if you’re in your “don’t f*cking test me” era… you’re not alone.This one’s equal parts sweary survival guide and midlife manifesto.And just in case you need the reminder: You are not mad. You are not behind. You are becoming. And if you ever need a shovel… you know where I am.💥 Come find your fire inside the FoundHer Fire Collective 💬 DM me if you're ready to be seen, heard and backed – shovel optional.Sarah is the founder of FoundHer Fire—a membership space for experienced women in business who know real success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about self; a place, a space, a community where women find their fire, for women who aren't done yet and who are ready to write their own rules of success. Sarah also co-founded The Plot Twist (un)Awards, celebrating female founders and women smashing through glass ceilings with purpose, passion and joy. Find out more about me and how I can work with you: On LinkedIn On Instagram On the Web Or drop me an email [email protected]

This episode kicks off with a question no one saw coming (literally): do vaginas have nostrils? And from there… it’s glorious, gritty and unfiltered.I’m joined by the brilliant Jennie and what starts as knicker chat turns into the kind of real, raw conversation women usually only have in the loos - when the bra's off, the mascara’s smudged and you’re two proseccos deep into life reflections.We talk:Why some friendships quietly turn into “friendshits” (and what it takes to grieve the ones that ghost you when you grow)How to sit in the discomfort of your own becoming because growth isn’t politeWhat real trust in yourself looks like (spoiler: it’s the best kind of f*cking freedom)Rewriting your identity after redundancy, change or just the slow erosion of ‘who you used to be’The difference between women who cheerlead you and the ones who need you to stay smallThere’s rage, release, reality checks and ridiculous giggles because the truth is, this season of life comes with all of it. You’re not breaking. You’re breaking open. You're rewiring and reclaiming you.So pull up a chair, take your bra off, pop your jimmies on and tune into the conversation more of us need to be having - unfiltered, unbothered and unapologetically you.Sarah is the founder of FoundHer Fire—a membership space for experienced women in business who know real success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about self; a place, a space, a community where women find their fire, for women who aren't done yet and who are ready to write their own rules of success. Sarah also co-founded The Plot Twist (un)Awards, celebrating female founders and women smashing through glass ceilings with purpose, passion and joy. Find out more about me and how I can work with you: On LinkedIn On Instagram On the Web Or drop me an email [email protected]

This episode starts with a cancelled Sunday. But it unpacks something far bigger.Something I know you’ll feel in your bones if you’ve ever:Held the sky up for everyone elsePut your needs lastKept going when your body and brain were screaming “enough”I’m talking about the invisible trap of proving - where you perform your value, your right to rest, your worthiness for the seat you’ve already earned.It’s the part no one talks about when they say “just be more confident” or “take up space.”It’s what happens when the world tells women to rise but only if we never slow down.In this solo episode of It’s Got Pockets, I’m getting honest about:The emotional fallout of being ‘the strong one’Why rest doesn’t feel safe when your self-worth is tied to performanceThe connection between over-functioning and control (yep, we’re going there)And why your nervous system is crying out for a pauseThere’s no tidy bow on this one - just real talk and a reminder you might need today:👉 You don’t need to keep proving it to keep it.This is your permission slip to take the mask off, breathe and choose yourself without needing a dramatic burnout to justify it.Links + Extras:🔋 Download my Energy Audit – It’s time to stop running on fumes. Grab it here🔥 Join the FoundHer Fire™ Collective – Doors are open if you’re ready to stop proving and start owning it. You can apply here.Sarah is the founder of FoundHer Fire—a membership space for experienced women in business who know real success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about self; a place, a space, a community where women find their fire, for women who aren't done yet and who are ready to write their own rules of success. Sarah also co-founded The Plot Twist (un)Awards, celebrating female founders and women smashing through glass ceilings with purpose, passion and joy. Find out more about me and how I can work with you: On LinkedIn On Instagram On the Web Or drop me an email [email protected]

Trigger warning: This episode contains themes of grief, loss, trauma, addiction, and recovery.This episode is special; I get to talk to my fabulous friend Nicky Wake and I can confirm it is completely unfiltered.In this fiercely honest episode of It’s Got Pockets, I sit down with the phenomenal Nicky Wake - powerhouse entrepreneur, sober and founder of multiple game-changing businesses (Don't Panic Events, Chapter 2 Dating, Widow’s Fire, Sober Love and Sober AF) and a woman who has turned the hardest kind of heartbreak into deep purpose and powerful impact.We talk about everything. And I mean everything.From podium dancing in the Hacienda to building a global awards empire…From losing the love of her life and navigating widowhood, grief and solo parenting…To dating again (with hilarious stories and a few d*ck pics along the way)…And hitting rock-bottom moments before making the bold, life-saving choice to get sober and start again - on her own terms.This isn’t a story of one neat, tidy reinvention.It’s a story of grit, grief, guts and there's some gallows humour - this is why we are friends.We talk:🔥 Widowhood and anticipatory grief🔥 Dating over 50 and the launch of Chapter 2 and Widow’s Fire 🔥 The sober dating revolution (hello Sober AF) 🔥 Alcohol as a coping mechanism and how she chose differently 🔥 Why power of attorney and a will are NOT boring admin, but essential 🔥 The power of community, purpose and finding your peopleAnd Nicky’s six-word memoir? One of the best yet.“Embracing a chapter two, turning pain into purpose.”This is one for anyone who’s ever wondered how the hell to carry on when life hits hardest and who believes in plot twists, comebacks and doing things your own damn way.🧨 Tap play. Share it with someone who needs it. And if you haven’t sorted your will or power of attorney yet - this is your big fat nudge.Sarah is the founder of FoundHer Fire—a membership space for experienced women in business who know real success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about self; a place, a space, a community where women find their fire, for women who aren't done yet and who are ready to write their own rules of success. Sarah also co-founded The Plot Twist (un)Awards, celebrating female founders and women smashing through glass ceilings with purpose, passion and joy. Find out more about me and how I can work with you: On LinkedIn On Instagram On the Web Or drop me an email [email protected]

Back in 1997, a little essay called “Advice, like youth, probably just wasted on the young” was published in the Chicago Tribune. It was later turned into an unlikely global hit by the one and only Baz Luhrmann and “Wear Sunscreen” became a rite of passage for an entire generation.It was oh so wise, weirdly soothing and just the right amount of bizarre. It was the rules we ignored.As NME put it:“Luhrmann’s postmodern masterpiece is half pisstake, half soul-soothing brain massage and all genius… A DIY pop landmark.”And it was. A tune.A moment.A collective nudge to live better and also, wear SPF. Which obviously most of us ignored.So what else could I do 28 years later but bring it up to date (badly). It will never be on the set list for Glasto but might bring a smile to your face. This is my homage to that moment, this is the commencement speech for the generation as we stand today. Not the fresh-faced graduates. But the women who (maybe) were those graduates once… and are now entering their sequel season. Or, as I like to call it: your fck-you season.It will never be a pop landmark, nor probably feature in any commencement speech; however..."Ladies of the class of the 1980s, you are still not as fat as you think you are."If I could only offer you one piece of advice for this next season of your life, it would be this. Start now. Don't wait for the right time, the right weight, the right level of confidence. Just begin. All my advice has no more basis, more reliable than my own lived in sweary experience. ; )"Sarah is the founder of FoundHer Fire—a membership space for experienced women in business who know real success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about self; a place, a space, a community where women find their fire, for women who aren't done yet and who are ready to write their own rules of success. Sarah also co-founded The Plot Twist (un)Awards, celebrating female founders and women smashing through glass ceilings with purpose, passion and joy. Find out more about me and how I can work with you: On LinkedIn On Instagram On the Web Or drop me an email [email protected]

In this episode of It’s Got Pockets, I sit down with the force that is Stacey Copeland - history-maker, changemaker, former professional boxer and England footballer, broadcaster, coach and founder of the brilliant charity, Pave The Way.From being told she couldn’t box because she was a girl… to becoming the first British woman to win the Commonwealth title in boxing… Stacey’s story is full of grit, heart and fierce determination. But this isn’t just about sport. It’s about what happens when someone refuses to let stereotypes, pressure or grief define them - and instead decides to lead from purpose.We talk about:Her fight to belong in the world of sportThe mental toll of retirement and reinventionWhy we need to stop telling boys to “man up” and start asking better questionsHow to manage pressure, nerves and the noise in your headThe real reason women (and men) are marketed to feel ‘not enough’Her belief that we’re already resilient - we just need to remove the shit that gets in the wayStacey shares candidly about the highs and lows, including how her sporting mindset now helps her show up in life - and how her charity, Pave the Way, is helping the next generation challenge gender stereotypes and access their full potential, regardless of identity.This episode is raw, honest and, frankly bloody brilliant.Whether you're battling nerves, fighting to be seen or figuring out what the next chapter looks like - this one is for you.🎧 Take a breath. And listen in.Sarah is the founder of FoundHer Fire—a membership space for experienced women in business who know real success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about self; a place, a space, a community where women find their fire, for women who aren't done yet and who are ready to write their own rules of success. Sarah also co-founded The Plot Twist (un)Awards, celebrating female founders and women smashing through glass ceilings with purpose, passion and joy. Find out more about me and how I can work with you: On LinkedIn On Instagram On the Web Or drop me an email [email protected]

This episode is for the woman who’s done the graft, held the sky up, made the tea, fixed the mess and forgotten what she actually wanted.You know what the real plot twist is?You finally choose you.Not the noisy reinvention. Not the performative hashtag blessed post. Not the shiny detour that looks good on paper but feels like wearing someone else’s shoes.This is the quietest rebellion of all - self-intention. Choosing your energy. Choosing your peace. Choosing your own fabulous self without explaining it, justifying it, or earning it.In this episode of It’s Got Pockets, I’m pulling back the curtain on the moment that changed everything for me (and for so many of my clients). The moment you stop saying “I have to” and start saying “I choose to.” That’s where the real shift happens - in your brain, in your body, in your business, and in your life.We talk:Why “I have to” drains your brain - and “I choose to” rewires it.What self-intention really means (and why I’ve ditched the term self-care).How your brain evaluates effort vs reward — and how to hack it for joy and purpose.The myth of catching up and the freedom of living aligned.And yes, even the emergency knickers get a shoutout. Because we keep it real.So here's your invitation (no permission slips required): 🔥 What would choosing you look like this week?Drop me a message — I’d bloody love to hear it.Sarah is the founder of FoundHer Fire—a membership space for experienced women in business who know real success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about self; a place, a space, a community where women find their fire, for women who aren't done yet and who are ready to write their own rules of success. Sarah also co-founded The Plot Twist (un)Awards, celebrating female founders and women smashing through glass ceilings with purpose, passion and joy. Find out more about me and how I can work with you: On LinkedIn On Instagram On the Web Or drop me an email [email protected]

Well, this one’s a blink stinking belter.I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Jennifer Cox - psychotherapist, bestselling author of Women Are Mad and someone who gets it on a soul-deep level. Her book has been flying off the shelves (and rightly so), because it’s finally saying what so many of us have been feeling for years.We’re mad. And not because we’re hormonal, irrational or overreacting.  We’re mad because it’s all been on us for too damn long.In this episode, we get right into the real stuff:The rage that lives in our bodies and why it needs a releaseThat "WTF have I done?" moment in early motherhoodThe lonely hell of midlife, menopause and mental loadThe silent toll on women during Covid (and why no one's talking about it enough)And why talking about our anger isn’t dangerous - it’s necessaryWe also laugh (a lot), swear (obviously) and talk about everything from kids who won’t make their bloody beds to how powerful it is when women stop gatekeeping and start lifting each other.Jennifer’s six-word legacy? “Make the world better for women.” And honestly, same.This isn’t an episode about staying angry. It’s about what happens when we finally let it out, stop apologising for feeling it and use it to build something better - for us, our daughters, and everyone coming next.If you’ve ever shouted at your kids and then cried in the kitchen corner…If you’ve ever wondered why you have to do it all and still feel guilty for dropping a ball… Or if you’re just flat-out tired of holding it all together - this one’s for you.🎧 Give it a listen. And then go buy her bloody brilliant book. We are not broken. We are just done being quiet.Sarah is the founder of FoundHer Fire—a membership space for experienced women in business who know real success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about self; a place, a space, a community where women find their fire, for women who aren't done yet and who are ready to write their own rules of success. Sarah also co-founded The Plot Twist (un)Awards, celebrating female founders and women smashing through glass ceilings with purpose, passion and joy. Find out more about me and how I can work with you: On LinkedIn On Instagram On the Web Or drop me an email [email protected]

Ever had a moment where life sideswiped you and you thought, “Well, that’s it then. That was my chance”? Where you thought "Is this it?" Where the plan you had came to a big fat, hard stop and you rocked in a corner wondering what the actual feck you are going to do now?Same.And this episode? It’s a reminder that that moment is often the start of your real comeback. It's the plot twist that will become your power card.This week on It’s Got Pockets, I’m sharing the story of one of my incredible clients who got completely blindsided at the top of her game - boardroom level, high-flying - and instead of spiralling (after some serious swearing), she looked me dead in the eye and said:"I'm planning the biggest fck you I can think of… the success of me."Mic Drop Moment. In this solo episode, I’m diving into:Why Plan B (or C, or D) is not failure - it’s often freedom, the chance to reset that you never knew you neededThe psychological impact of “goal grief” and how we reset with intentionHow to use The Inner Edge™ of goal-setting to craft your next chapterThe questions every woman needs to ask to build self-authored goalsAND why there’s no bloody sell-by date on success (and the science to prove it)And I get real about my own plot twists too - from marriage breakdowns to business pivots, mid-menopause meltdowns to the fck-it years that followed the loss of a bloody brilliant friend. This one is for the woman who’s rebuilding.For the one whose plans went up in smoke.For the one who’s burnt the vision board and is building something better - on her terms.No more proving yourself.This is about backing yourself. This is your sequel season.🎧 Hit play now if you’re ready to rewrite the rules, reignite your fire and plan the success of you.Sarah is the founder of FoundHer Fire—a membership space for experienced women in business who know real success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about self; a place, a space, a community where women find their fire, for women who aren't done yet and who are ready to write their own rules of success. Sarah also co-founded The Plot Twist (un)Awards, celebrating female founders and women smashing through glass ceilings with purpose, passion and joy. Find out more about me and how I can work with you: On LinkedIn On Instagram On the Web Or drop me an email [email protected]

Right then. Let’s talk about clothes but not the “what’s trending on Instagram” kind. I’m talking about the kind of clothes that hold your hand on a hard day, remind you who the hell you are when you’re wobbling and walk you into the room like you’ve already claimed your seat at the table. The power of clothes is huge, dressing for our day can absolutely help us claim our power - especially if it's a dress or trousers with pockets obviously. In this episode, I sit down with the bloody brilliant Abbey Booth, award-winning personal stylist and founder of Stories with Clothes. We go way beyond outfit inspo; this one’s about identity, confidence, emotional anchors and what the hell to do when you look in the mirror and think, “I don’t know who I am anymore.”We talk red bras, power rings, wearing the shorts and why that pair of knickers might matter more than your to-do list. Abbey shares how style isn’t fluff it’s self-care. It’s psychology. It’s permission. And how we use clothes as a tool to step into the next version of ourselves, especially in this season of becoming.We also call out the absolute state of women judging other women (especially online), and why showing up in your full, unfiltered self is the most radical act of confidence you can give yourself.Whether your wardrobe’s full of stretchy waistbands and self-doubt or you’re halfway to reclaiming your fire — this episode will remind you that how you dress can be the first tiny-but-mighty step toward showing up for yourself again.Because sometimes, becoming her starts with wearing the bloody dress with pockets of course.Listen now if:You’re navigating a body that feels different and a wardrobe that no longer fits who you are (literally or emotionally).You’re ready to stop dressing for who you used to be — and start dressing for the woman you’re becoming.You need reminding that you’re allowed to take up space, be seen, and feel flipping fantastic doing it.Heads up: there’s swearing, truth bombs, and absolute gold. You’ve been warned (and invited in).Mentioned in this episode:Stories with Clothes by Abbey Booth: you can find out more about Abbey HEREFoundHer Fire: For women ready to be seen, heard and celebrated. The membership society for the woman you are becoming. Message me for how you can apply to join.Takeaways:Style is a form of self-care that empowers women.Dressing from the inside out enhances confidence.Outfits can act as supportive friends during tough times.Acceptance of body changes is crucial for self-love.Understanding body shape helps in dressing comfortably.Community support is key for how we show up.Women can be the harshest (and meanest) critics for other women. Sarah is the founder of FoundHer Fire—a membership space for experienced women in business who know real success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about self; a place, a space, a community where women find their fire, for women who aren't done yet and who are ready to write their own rules of success. Sarah also co-founded The Plot Twist (un)Awards, celebrating female founders and women smashing through glass ceilings with purpose, passion and joy. Find out more about me and how I can work with you: On LinkedIn On Instagram On the Web Or drop me an email [email protected]

Well, hello, hello, hello and welcome to this episode of It’s Got Pockets.Let me tell you straight I’m feeling proper ranty. I’ve had it up to here with the shoulds: I should be further along. I should have a five-year plan. I should be getting up at 5am to “nail the day” and “slay my goals.”Bollocks to all of that.This episode is for every woman who’s felt like she’s doing it wrong because she’s not scaling a seven-figure business in Bali while sipping sangria on a swing. (Side note: I’ve been to Bali. It’s mostly sweaty instagrammers taking selfies by waterfalls ruining any sort of boho life.)This epiosde introduces my Anti-Goal Commandments. A no-BS guide to chucking the shoulds, burning the blueprint and doing business, life and leadership your way.We talk: 🔥 Why ‘should’ is a stealth saboteur that messes with your brain (and how to take your power back) 🔥 Why I’m officially done with the term boss babe (and don’t even get me started on ‘vibes’ and 'slaying' anything) 🔥 The actual science behind why 5am wake-ups can do one 🔥 Comfort, knickers, cognitive flow… yes, really 🔥 Why growth doesn’t need to feel like punishment 🔥 And why I’m placing my f*cks very intentionally these daysThis isn’t about being anti-ambition. It’s about being pro-you.And choosing what you want by working out first what your don't want - hello anti-goals. I want Fridays off. A hot brew. A brain that isn’t in fight-or-flight mode 24/7. And a business and life that feels like mine.If you’re nodding along and thinking “YES, THIS,” then come and find your fire with me inside the FoundHer Fire Society - the invite only society for women who are not done yet and are damn well ready to do it on their terms.Sarah is the founder of FoundHer Fire—a membership space for experienced women in business who know real success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about self; a place, a space, a community where women find their fire, for women who aren't done yet and who are ready to write their own rules of success. Sarah also co-founded The Plot Twist (un)Awards, celebrating female founders and women smashing through glass ceilings with purpose, passion and joy. Find out more about me and how I can work with you: On LinkedIn On Instagram On the Web Or drop me an email [email protected]

This week on It’s Got Pockets, we’re cracking wide open the truth about resilience, ambition and what it really takes to lead your life when the odds are stacked against you.I’m joined by the phenomenal Lesley Robertson — lone parent, charity founder, businesswoman, and walking proof that adversity can become your rocket fuel.In this episode, Lesley shares how she went from being dismissed, denied and downright overlooked… to building an award-winning organisation that’s eradicating child poverty, running a social enterprise café, creating a product line in Asda and supporting thousands of families across Scotland - all while raising her son solo and redefining what success really looks like.We talk:What real ambition looks like (and why women are still apologising for it)The brutal reality of lone parenting while building a mission-led businessWhy charity should never mean shameWhat role modelling looks like in the trenches - and how her teenage son is now launching his own brandThe quiet damage of performing strength… and the radical power of vulnerability and connectionWhy trust, tea, and remembering someone’s name matter more than any whiteboard strategyLesley doesn’t sugar-coat a thing - and that’s what makes this conversation so powerful. This one is for every woman who’s ever been told she can’t, who’s had to hold it all up alone, and who is ready to turn her own plot twist into purpose.Ready to stop performing and start leading from the inside out? Join the women doing just that inside FoundHer Fire. Because this is your season - not for starting over, but for rising up. Drop me a message if you would like your invitation to join FoundHer Fire - the membership society for women who are not done yet. Not done leading. Not done growing. Not done making a bloody impact - but ready to do it differently.This is where always on women drop the mask, get real and reignite their next chapter with powerful coaching, peer support and zero fluff.It's a space where experienced, high-performing, always-on women with real lived-in expertise could connect, grow, and lead without compromise. Where we take the mask off and have conversations that count without competition, where gate-keeping (and cockwombles) are definitely not allowed.Sarah is the founder of FoundHer Fire—a membership space for experienced women in business who know real success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about self; a place, a space, a community where women find their fire, for women who aren't done yet and who are ready to write their own rules of success. Sarah also co-founded The Plot Twist (un)Awards, celebrating female founders and women smashing through glass ceilings with purpose, passion and joy. Find out more about me and how I can work with you: On LinkedIn On Instagram On the Web Or drop me an email [email protected]

This one’s personal. And if you’ve ever found yourself rage-fluffing garden cushions while your other half chills out watching telly, then it’s personal for you too. Because it turns out rage fluffing is a thing.In this episode of It’s Got Pockets, I’m diving headfirst into the reality of mental load — the invisible, exhausting, relentless labour that so many of us carry without recognition. Not just the doing, but the bloody thinking about all the doing. The planning, the prepping, the remembering, the emotional caretaking. All of it.It's an overshare episode full t'brim of my fabulous gorgeous garden gathering – which was, in reality, also a masterclass in logistics, multitasking, and emotional labour. From jet-washing patios and managing party prep to sorting family logistics, football matches, lost car keys and a gluten-free BBQ tray... I was spinning all the plates, with barely a nod to the weight of it.This one is all about:What mental load really looks like behind closed doorsWhy it’s not just physical work, but emotional and cognitive overloadHow we get caught in the trap of “I’ll just do it myself”The gender gap in domestic life (and why it still matters)The guilt, the resentment, the exhaustion — and what to do with itI also talk about the bittersweet reality: sometimes we love doing it. We’re good at it. But it still costs us — our clarity, our calm, our creativity, our Inner Edge.So this is your permission slip to drop some of that weight. To stop performing your rest. To stop holding up the sky.Because your energy is not infinite. And your worth is not tied to how well you carry it all.Let’s talk about what we can let go of, what we can name, and how we can finally reclaim a bit of peace.Sarah is the founder of FoundHer Fire—a membership space for experienced women in business who know real success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about self; a place, a space, a community where women find their fire, for women who aren't done yet and who are ready to write their own rules of success. Sarah also co-founded The Plot Twist (un)Awards, celebrating female founders and women smashing through glass ceilings with purpose, passion and joy. Find out more about me and how I can work with you: On LinkedIn On Instagram On the Web Or drop me an email [email protected]

From the House of Lords to Finding Her Fire in Manchester: The Power of Showing Up and Starting AgainIn this episode, I’m joined by the blinking brilliant Helen McHugh — former Labour Party strategist, Northern Power Women nominee, and now founder of her own business. And one of the nicest humans you'll meet.Helen shares her journey from growing up in a political family to stepping into the corridors of Westminster — and the challenges she faced as a woman in a very male-dominated environment. We dig deep into what it really takes to find your voice when the rooms you walk into feel built for someone else.We talk about her early days and how she forged her career — from getting on a bus to London with nothing but determination to walk the corridors of Westminster, to surviving (and thriving) behind the scenes of political campaigns. Helen reflects on purpose, ambition, and the emotional resilience needed to keep showing up — even when the wins were few and far between.You’ll hear about:Building self-worth after a career defined by "keeping the show on the road" for othersHer favourite Prime MinisterThe messy, brave transition from politics to entrepreneurship (spoiler: no grand plan, just grit)Why advocacy and genuine support among women matters more than everHow becoming a parent shifts your lens on ambition, legacy, and leadershipThe often underrated superpower: being nice — and why niceness and leadership belong togetherThe power of looking beyond immediate challenges to the wider possibilities waiting for youThis is a story about starting again, backing yourself, and finding your fire after years of playing it small for other people.And yes, in Helen's words, "Niceness is so underrated, isn't it?" (I couldn’t agree more.)If you’ve ever felt like you’re rebuilding yourself while building your next chapter, this conversation is going to help you decide where to place your f&cks to give.Links + Mentions:Follow Helen on LinkedInMahler’s Resurrection Symphony (Helen’s go-to when she needs to reset)Northern Power Women AwardsPockets of Gold: ✨ "It’s nice to be important, but it’s more important to be nice." — Scooter (via Helen) ✨ "You are someone your children — and your future self — are watching. Make it count."Sarah is the founder of FoundHer Fire—a membership space for experienced women in business who know real success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about self; a place, a space, a community where women find their fire, for women who aren't done yet and who are ready to write their own rules of success. Sarah also co-founded The Plot Twist (un)Awards, celebrating female founders and women smashing through glass ceilings with purpose, passion and joy. Find out more about me and how I can work with you: On LinkedIn On Instagram On the Web Or drop me an email [email protected]

No women I know of a certain age is ever lazy.  There's way too much to do.  Most women of a certain age are blinking tired - tired because you’re holding the sky up and have been doing for blinking years; fixing it all, constantly scanning on high alert for danger ready to make it all go away.This episode of It’s Got Pockets is for every woman who’s thinks she just needs to “manage her time better” while simultaneously being the backbone of her business, her home, her family, her life and somehow trying to smile through it all like she’s not running on fumes.This one’s is about that thing we talk about a LOT; ENERGY. Your real currency.  The very thing that’s being nicked left, right and centre without your permission - the thing you're giving away and not replenishing.These last few weeks I’ve been deep in it. Caring for ageing parents. Still parenting adult kids. Running a business. Trying to hold the sky up with one hand and make tea with the other. And what I’ve realised is that you don’t need to give more. You need to give to you. In this solo episode, I’m peeling the mask off and talking real talk about:Why energy management is the secret sauce (not that bloody 5am club)The truth about what happens when you stop holding it allThe emotional toll of being “the strong one” (spoiler alert: it’s exhausting)How I gave myself permission to not be everything to everyoneMy favourite tool for getting your spark back (the Energy Audit – and yes, I’ll send it to you for free)Plus a few tales of laundry piles, cereal dinners, and why no-one in my house is currently allowed to ask what’s for tea.This is for the women who are done performing. Who are done burning out to prove their worth. And who are ready to protect their fire like the precious bloody asset it is. ✨ There’s no medal for martyrdom. ✨ You don’t need to earn your rest. ✨ And the sky doesn’t fall when you take a day off.So if you’ve been feeling a bit “meh,” a bit hollowed out, a bit like shouting “leave me the f&ck alone!” … lean in. Take a breath. You don’t have to do it all. You just need to do you, for once.Want to know how to map your energy and start feeling like you again? Drop me a message for the FREE Energy Audit. No catch. Just something powerful to stick in your back pocket.And if you're ready to go deeper — to stop surviving and start thriving — Come join me inside FoundHer Fire. It’s the coaching collective for women like you: experienced, ambitious, absolutely done with burning out in silence. We don’t do hustle. We do inner edge. Because this isn’t about proving your worth — it’s about backing it.You’ve got this.And I’ve got you, you bloody brilliant woman of a certain age who is f&cking done running on fumes.Sarah is the founder of FoundHer Fire—a membership space for experienced women in business who know real success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about self; a place, a space, a community where women find their fire, for women who aren't done yet and who are ready to write their own rules of success. Sarah also co-founded The Plot Twist (un)Awards, celebrating female founders and women smashing through glass ceilings with purpose, passion and joy. Find out more about me and how I can work with you: On LinkedIn On Instagram On the Web Or drop me an email [email protected]

Host: Sarah Knight Guest: Alison Humphries — Award-winning NED, strategic advisor, truth-teller and woman who’s been there, built that, and still shows up with receipts.In this episode, I sat down with Alison Humphries — and let me tell you, this woman came ready with 30+ years of hard-won wisdom, boardroom lessons, and real-life grit.She’s grown a £100 million business, sold it, raised four kids, survived the era where women were told you can have it all — but only if you act like a man — and still has the fire to tell it straight.We talked about:💼 What it really takes to run a business while raising a family (spoiler: it’s not balance, it’s boundaries and blunt truth)👩‍⚖️ Why she hid being a mum in the workplace — and how far we’ve come (but not far enough)💣 The cost of “doing it all” and how that lie nearly burned out a generation of women💰 The moment she stopped playing small, doubled her rates, and changed the game📈 Building a business today vs. 20 years ago — and what she’d do differently from day one🧠 The policy shifts that changed the game for working women — and why we need to stay loud🔥 Why being good isn’t enough if you’re not valuing yourself accordinglyThere’s no fluff in this one. It’s honest. It’s raw. And it’s a reminder to every woman listening that your value doesn’t need to be justified — it needs to be owned.And when Alison dropped her six-word memoir at the end? I got goosebumps: “Always keep learning. Change is constant.”This one’s for you if: You’ve ever felt like you’re running a business, a family, a household, and your sanity — and still asking yourself, Am I doing enough?Let me say it clearly: You are. But if you’re not backing yourself properly, you’ll burn out before you break through.So pull up a chair. We’re getting into it.Links & Resources: 👉 Connect with Alison: LinkedIn – Alison Humphries 👉 More about Recruitment Leadership: recruitmentleadership.co.ukLoved the episode? And if it hit home — I'd bloody love you to leave a review, share it, send it to that friend who’s doing it all and forgetting herself in the process.🎧 This is how women find their fire, find her, and keep her.Sarah is the founder of FoundHer Fire—a membership space for experienced women in business who know real success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about self; a place, a space, a community where women find their fire, for women who aren't done yet and who are ready to write their own rules of success. Sarah also co-founded The Plot Twist (un)Awards, celebrating female founders and women smashing through glass ceilings with purpose, passion and joy. Find out more about me and how I can work with you: On LinkedIn On Instagram On the Web Or drop me an email [email protected]

This one’s for every woman who’s ever been told to bounce back, build character through trauma, or just be strong—while quietly holding the world on her shoulders.In this solo episode, I’m swinging open the emotional doors and chucking one of the most toxic phrases straight in the bin: 👉 “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” Nah. Not today, Doris. Get in the bin.Here’s the truth: 🧠 Trauma doesn’t automatically gift you wisdom. 💥 Adversity isn’t your coach. 🔥 And strength? It isn’t always the answer.What you really need is to be better resourced, not just tougher. I’ll show you how your inner edge—your grounded strength, clarity, and recovery rituals—can help you lead, live, and love without constantly white-knuckling it through life.You’ll hear: 💬 The emotional toll of “keeping it together” 🛠️ The six domains of real resilience (not wellness-washed BS) ❤️‍🩹 Why recovery is the missing piece in the resilience puzzle 💡 What to do when life shakes you to your bloody coreWe’re not performing strength here. We’re reclaiming energy, clarity, and calm. And we’re doing it on our terms. One swear word and boundary at a time.Mentions & Resources: 💥 Six Domains of Resilience – Dr. Yossi (Yuri) Ruso’s framework 💬 What are the other phrases we need to put in the bin? Drop me a message. Let’s build the ultimate list of things that boil our collective piss.Sarah is the founder of FoundHer Fire—a membership space for experienced women in business who know real success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about self; a place, a space, a community where women find their fire, for women who aren't done yet and who are ready to write their own rules of success. Sarah also co-founded The Plot Twist (un)Awards, celebrating female founders and women smashing through glass ceilings with purpose, passion and joy. Find out more about me and how I can work with you: On LinkedIn On Instagram On the Web Or drop me an email [email protected]

This one’s a big-hearted, big-energy chat that’ll stay with you.In this episode of It’s Got Pockets, I sit down with the brilliant Jane Druker — fashion and beauty journalist, editor, author, and a woman who’s lived a life full of stories, style, and reinvention. The people she has met, the places she has worked; we delve into all the details; from her favourite interviewee to her top tips for keeping it real.We talk about what really goes on behind the glossy magazine pages — the pressure, the pivots, and the power of showing up as yourself. From career highs to deeply personal losses, Jane shares how she’s navigated decades in the industry without losing her spark (or her sense of humour).This is a conversation about ageing on your own terms, claiming your confidence, and ditching the outdated rules about how women “should” show up in the world. We get into the generational shifts, the grief that sneaks up on you, and the everyday rituals that keep you grounded when life throws its curveballs.If you’ve ever questioned your style, your worth, or whether you’re “too much” — this one’s for you.We cover: 💄 What fashion taught Jane about identity and reinvention 🧳 The cultural curveballs that change how you see yourself 🌙 The unexpected magic of evening rituals 💥 Grief, joy, and holding both without falling apart 💬 Real talk on confidence, comparison and why peace matters more than perfectionGet ready for a dose of honesty, heart, and a few belly laughs. This episode is about finding your fire again — no matter what stage of life you’re in.Takeaways:Jane emphasises the importance of writing down goals and wishes.Younger generations are redefining traditional life paths.Authenticity is crucial in interviews and personal interactions.Self-awareness is different from self-confidence.Facing fears can lead to personal growth and confidence.Daily practices can enhance life satisfaction.Cultural traditions can offer unique perspectives on life.Incremental changes can significantly improve well-being. Self-care rituals can enhance overall well-being.Reflecting on joyful moments can shift perspective.Grief is a part of life; finding joy is essential.Career aspirations should align with personal passions.Fashion choices reflect personal identity and comfort.Expectations can shape life choices; it's important to challenge them.Success is defined by joy and fulfillment in life.Finding peace in everyday moments is crucial.Believing in oneself is vital for personal growth.Life is a continuous journey of learning and adapting.Loved this conversation?There’s way more where that came from. I love to chat - and I'd love to chat with you. I’m building something powerful for women who are ready to reignite — a private, no-fluff coaching collective called FoundHer Fire. It’s not open to everySarah is the founder of FoundHer Fire—a membership space for experienced women in business who know real success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about self; a place, a space, a community where women find their fire, for women who aren't done yet and who are ready to write their own rules of success. Sarah also co-founded The Plot Twist (un)Awards, celebrating female founders and women smashing through glass ceilings with purpose, passion and joy. Find out more about me and how I can work with you: On LinkedIn On Instagram On the Web Or drop me an email [email protected]

In this episode, I’m calling you out, calling you out for not putting yourself front and centre of how you press play and crack on. I’m talking about the responsibility we owe to ourselves, the duty we owe to ourselves to do the work on us. It is on us to do the work on us; it's our duty to ourselves. We hold the sky up for everyone, the invisible weight, the emotional labour, and this is why our inner work is non-negotiable because if you go down, the whole ship goes down. I introduce my 50-30-20 rule for managing your energy for how you create your impact and still boost your battery levels. And (drum roll) there's more with a little sneak peak into my new community, Found Her Fire, for experienced women in business who know that real success isn’t just about strategy — it’s about self.We need to start banging our drum a little bit louder and this, my friend, is where we start. Who's with me?If you'd like some information about how you can be one of the founding members of FoundHer Fire, drop me an email on [email protected] or come and find me on Instagram at FoundHERFire.TakeawaysIt's our duty to ourselves to pursue what we want.Emotional endurance is crucial as we age.Inner work is non-negotiable for personal growth.We often forget to prioritize our own needs.Low-level burnout is common among high achievers.Energy impact mapping is more important than time management.The 50-30-20 rule can help manage energy effectively.Quality recovery time is essential for recharging.Real success is about personal development, not just strategy.Found Her Fire is your community for women seeking growth.Sarah is the founder of FoundHer Fire—a membership space for experienced women in business who know real success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about self; a place, a space, a community where women find their fire, for women who aren't done yet and who are ready to write their own rules of success. Sarah also co-founded The Plot Twist (un)Awards, celebrating female founders and women smashing through glass ceilings with purpose, passion and joy. Find out more about me and how I can work with you: On LinkedIn On Instagram On the Web Or drop me an email [email protected]

This week on It’s Got Pockets, I’m joined by the brilliant and bloody inspiring Alison Cork MBE—entrepreneur, author, broadcaster, and fierce champion of women in business.Alison's most recent book, Female, Fit & Fabulous, is a guide to wellbeing for women in their second act. Alison is an English entrepreneur, lifestyle expert, author, and broadcaster. She is the founder and CEO of lifestyle brand Alison at Home (www.alisonathome.com). A champion of female enterprise, she is also the founder of Make It Your Business (www.makeityourbusiness.co.uk) and National Women’s Enterprise Week (www.nwew.co.uk) and an active investor.Alison is proof that the second act of life isn’t about slowing down—it’s about powering up. From fitness to business, mindset to legacy, this episode is a masterclass in midlife reinvention with grit, grace and a whole lot of real talk.We dive into: ✨ Owning your worth in your 50s and beyond✨ Strength, nutrition & confidence is the ultimate power combination for rewiring your second act✨ Building businesses, shaking off self-doubt, and setting bold goals✨ Ditching pressure, redefining success & chasing purpose✨ Why contentment is wildly underrated—and completely liberatingIf you’ve ever felt the itch to do more, be more, or try again (no matter your age), this one’s for you.Alison’s six-word memoir? 🔥 You’ll have to listen for that.🎧 Tune in now: your second act can be your best yet.Key TakeawaysMany women in their 50s experience a crisis of self-image and purpose.Physical health is crucial for mental well-being and confidence.Strength training and proper nutrition are key to feeling good at any age.Celebrate small achievements.Visualization can help in achieving personal and professional aspirations.A positive mindset opens up more opportunities in life.Women should not accept societal pressures about aging and beauty.Maintaining health is a continuous journey, not a quick fix.Life experience brings confidence and resilience that can be leveraged in the second act. Finding purpose can take time and multiple career changes.Women over 50 are leading in entrepreneurship.Success is not just about financial gain.Contentment is the most under-rated state of being.Experiences create lasting memories, not possessions.It's our responsibility to pursue our passions.Sarah is the founder of FoundHer Fire—a membership space for experienced women in business who know real success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about self; a place, a space, a community where women find their fire, for women who aren't done yet and who are ready to write their own rules of success. Sarah also co-founded The Plot Twist (un)Awards, celebrating female founders and women smashing through glass ceilings with purpose, passion and joy. Find out more about me and how I can work with you: On LinkedIn On Instagram On the Web Or drop me an email [email protected]

In this episode, I'm delving into that murky world of self-doubt, you know that thing that still niggles us no matter how successful we appear on the outside. I'm sharing personal anecdotes and insights on how it affects every single one of us at all stages of life and career. And in this episode, I'm introducing you to my Press Play Power Shift and my signature No More Next Time rule, I'm calling BS on confidence being something you have or something you don’t.Confidence is something to be built through action and evidence of success.This episode is full t'brim of  practical techniques to combat self-doubt, for you to take immediate action, track your achievements, and reframe your self-talk to build a confident and crack on mindset.All you need to do is Press Play. And if this episode hits home, you'll need my FREE masterclass, you can get more information here: The Confidence Code Masterclass: Get Ready to unleash your secret weapon: The Power of You. Your key take-aways will be:Self-doubt affects everyone no matter level or age.Confidence is built through action, not waiting for the right moment.Our brains are wired for safety, not success, which fuels self-doubt.We must challenge negative narratives and replace them with positive affirmations.Tracking wins and achievements can significantly boost confidence.Self-doubt can be a learned behaviour that can be unlearned.Taking small, actionable steps is crucial for building confidence.Creating a supportive environment is key to overcoming self-doubt.It's important to acknowledge and reflect on personal successes.Confidence is a decision, not just a feeling.You've got this - no more next time.Sarah is the founder of FoundHer Fire—a membership space for experienced women in business who know real success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about self; a place, a space, a community where women find their fire, for women who aren't done yet and who are ready to write their own rules of success. Sarah also co-founded The Plot Twist (un)Awards, celebrating female founders and women smashing through glass ceilings with purpose, passion and joy. Find out more about me and how I can work with you: On LinkedIn On Instagram On the Web Or drop me an email [email protected]

In this today's blinking brilliant conversation, I talked to the wonder woman that is Olympic gold medalist Kate Richardson-Walsh, exploring her journey from a shy young athlete to a confident leader in women's hockey taking the team to Olympic gold. Kate shares her experiences of becoming a captain at a young age, the challenges she faced in leadership, and how she discovered her emotional intelligence as a super strength. We talk about the need for confidence in our abilities, how we do that and how keeping the receipts of the stuff we do well is key in building our self-worth and confidence. Kate Richardson-Walsh talks to me about self-doubt, mental resilience, and the impact of hormones. Kate shares her thoughts on the importance of support systems, personal growth, and the need for reflection and the definition of success beyond traditional achievements, highlighting the significance of being the best version of oneself to uplift others.Key Takeaways:Understanding what a good day looks like is crucial for mental wealth.Bad days are inevitable, but managing them is key to resilience.Support from loved ones can help navigate tough times.Identity and self-expression are ongoing journeys.Reflection can help maintain mental clarity and focus.Success is about feeling fulfilled, not just achieving goals.Creating environments where everyone can thrive is essential.I enable women in business, female founders and leaders to leverage their personal advantage through one-to-one and group coaching. Get in touch to find out how I can empower and enable you to rise up and thrive with motivation, energy and impact.Press Play on you today; email me at [email protected] is the founder of FoundHer Fire—a membership space for experienced women in business who know real success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about self; a place, a space, a community where women find their fire, for women who aren't done yet and who are ready to write their own rules of success. Sarah also co-founded The Plot Twist (un)Awards, celebrating female founders and women smashing through glass ceilings with purpose, passion and joy. Find out more about me and how I can work with you: On LinkedIn On Instagram On the Web Or drop me an email [email protected]

Welcome to It’s Got Pockets with me Sarah Knight. You know that feeling where you find that perfect dress or those bloody brilliant wide leg trousers and they have pockets, well that is what you’re going to get with my weekly podcast. I’m bringing you real conversations with real women.I'm bringing you the stories of women who crack the feck on every single goddamn day. The ones who somehow press play even when life gets proper lifey. Our unsung heroines, the ones doing it anyway, the ones showing us how, the bloody brilliant women who have found their spark, their passion, who are lighting up their own worlds, owning who they are. Women who’ve been there, done that, and are still figuring it out. Each episode will be filled with unfiltered reality, hints, tips and tactics to help you press play and crack on, and all the swears that makes life, work, business and everything in between feel that bit more manageable. Whether you’re reaching into your pockets for tissues or a notepad or just searching for your last F&ck, I’m going to be here for all of it - the laughs, the tears, and those lightbulb moments that make you realize it’s never too late to press play on who you were always meant to be. I can not blinking wait to bring you the kind of conversations you can only have with a friend who gets excited about finding pockets in her dress. This isn't about being perfect. This is about being true, we're about to get very real – and unfiltered.Sarah is the founder of FoundHer Fire—a membership space for experienced women in business who know real success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about self; a place, a space, a community where women find their fire, for women who aren't done yet and who are ready to write their own rules of success. Sarah also co-founded The Plot Twist (un)Awards, celebrating female founders and women smashing through glass ceilings with purpose, passion and joy. Find out more about me and how I can work with you: On LinkedIn On Instagram On the Web Or drop me an email [email protected]