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The Prosperous YoginiMy 2025 DebriefWhat a year! 2025 has been the year of the snake, the shedding of what no longer serves you. For me, it has been the first full year where I've navigated officially having two businesses. Amy-Yoga, my training business, and Amy Jones Mentor Ltd, business strategist and mentor for female founders. Growing my new business and sustaining the old has not been a straight line, alongside life that life us all! This is the story of courage, of throwing spaghetti at the wall and seeing what sticks, to getting things ma...
2025-12-2041 min
The Prosperous YoginiEp. 99 – Yoga studio ownership I feel like I've been promising you this episode for a while! Today I share my experiences of owning two yoga studios, and the good, the bad and the ugly truth of it all. I completely understand the desire of owning your own space and all the joy that this can bring, but DO NOT sign on the dotted line until you know your numbers. The yoga studios smashing it in 2024 are the ones going...
2024-05-0637 min
The Prosperous YoginiEp. 98 – Break A Norm Today's episode is inspired by the wisdom of Stephen Braybrook, aka the Movement Man, who lost his battle to Pancreatic cancer way too young in 2023. I trained with Stephen a handful of times but he was one of those people who left a HUGE imprint on me and his relentless questioning of conventional wisdom when it came to how the human body actually worked backed up with sound scientific research lit me up! His advice that never left me - "break a...
2024-04-2817 min
The Prosperous YoginiEp. 97 – Why all Yoga Teachers need mentorship We all need support, especially when working with the human body and in therapeutic modalities, just like yoga teachers and other bodyworkers do. We all need to be guided in refining and developing teaching skills, and inspired with new ideas and approaches, We all need someone who will know the answers to those business questions that are not covered in foundation yoga teacher training courses. We all need someone who can help compassionately guide us...
2024-04-2135 min
The Prosperous YoginiEp. 96 – Throat Chakra Energy And Your Business Welcome to part 3 of my 3-part series where I am exploring 3 of the 7 energy centres, the Chakras, and how they relate to how we feel and the actions we take. The heart and root centres support us to open the throat centre, and here is where we do all our talking, aka marketing and selling! The throat centre, also known as the Vishuddhi Chakra, governs our vocal cords, it's where we communicate. Think of all the places where you use words and communicate in your business, from both the written to t...
2024-04-1313 min
The Prosperous YoginiHeart Chakra Energy And Your Business Welcome to part 2 of my 3-part series where I am exploring 3 of the 7 energy centres, the Chakras, and how they relate to how we feel and the actions we take. This week it's the big one, the powerful one, my favourite one! The heart centre, also known as the Anahata Chakra. This is the seat of our unconditional love, the place where we create. Anahata means unstruck sound, the sound already exists, it is yet t...
2024-04-0618 min
The Prosperous YoginiEp. 94 – Root Chakra Energy And Your Business Welcome to the first of my 3-part series where I am going to explore 3 of the 7 energy centres, the Chakras, and how they relate to how we feel and the actions we take. The more I practice yoga and run my business, the more I see the interconnectedness of it all. If energy is everything, how can we work with the energy and move in harmony with our unique energy systems to better inform the actions we take? Within the practice o...
2024-03-3118 min
The Prosperous YoginiEp.92 – My story 4 years on from the first Covid Lockdown It is 4 years to the day when my in-person studio-based yoga business shut down literally overnight! Today I wanted to share with you the new branch to my offering, but it's not quite ready. However, if you are female, in business or want to start one, want to do more of what you love and make money - all I can say is WATCH THIS SPACE! Everything happens for a reason and this episode was needed today, it reminded me of al...
2024-03-1736 min
The Prosperous YoginiEp. 91 – Corporate Wellness Today I am joined by the lovely Claire who trained with me last year to be a yoga teacher and is now working on growing her yoga business and refining her teaching skills inside my mentoring programme. Claire is leading the way as to what is possible in your first year of teaching. An amazing opportunity to teach yoga within her workspace has helped Claire to connect to her 'why'. Having suffered from workplace anxiety, Claire knows the power of yoga, t...
2024-03-0938 min
The Prosperous YoginiEp. 90 - What would you do if your social media was hacked? I cannot believe the serendipity of this week's episode after last week, where I spent 30-plus minutes persuading you to set up that email list! I get it, using social media feels like the easiest option, most of us use Facebook and Instagram, so it feels very doable when it comes to using it in our business. I do believe that you should use social media and I am massively grateful to both Facebook and Meta for providing what is effectively...
2024-03-0323 min
The Prosperous YoginiWhy you need an email list in 2024 Today's episode on the surface is all about the importance of having a mailing list, and there is lots of really easy actional advice today, but it is also about how our mindset is probably the real reason we are struggling to take action. If you are just on social media, you are not only on borrowed ground, but yes you are largely shouting into the void, so please stop! Not to mention if you are creating content for social media...
2024-02-2531 min
The Prosperous YoginiEp. 88 - The importance of self-love for female sol0 entrepreneurs Yesterday was 14th February, Valentine's Day, and following a post that caught your attention about self-love and self-care, today's episode is a half-term short one on the importance of self-love! Are you self-employed, whether it be full or part-time? If you can't provide your services does your business stop? If you answer yes to the two questions above today's episode is a very powerful message. You are the golden...
2024-02-1718 min
The Prosperous YoginiQuestions from newly qualified yoga teachers Back in mid-January, I ran the brilliant "Profitable Yoga Business Roadmap Masterclass and Coaching Call". Teachers from all stages of their teaching career joined me for this, including a few fresh out of their foundation teacher training course. We all know that feeling when we start anything new, it can feel like there's so much to do and learn. That feeling of rabbit in headlights comes to mind! Firstly, I want you all to know t...
2024-02-1131 minThe Prosperous YoginiHuman Design and running a yoga studio Episode 86 (not 85, forgive my opening confusion) of the Prosperous Yogini Podcast is very special. My first male interviewee in the form of Paul Finnie and two incredible conversations on models for running yoga studios and the power of using Human Design to live your authentic blueprint. Finnie is a yoga teacher, studio owner, human design coach and all round lovely human being who I am working more and more with inside my business to support those I train and mentor.
2024-02-0445 min
The Prosperous YoginiThe 80 20 rule of running any business Being self-employed, working for yourself, and running your own business, which is the case for the vast majority of yoga teachers means the 80-20 rule applies to you! To create what you want it is 80% energy and mindset work, 20% action! Yet where do we focus most of our attention – on action or the inaction we believe we can't yet take? And with the action we are taking is it aligned action? ...
2024-01-2626 min
The Prosperous YoginiEp. 84 - Don't give up on your dreams! This is the story of the evolution of my mentoring programme! How I have found myself here in 2024 supporting female, service-based entrepreneurs, aka yoga teachers, to share their gifts with the world help people and make money. How I had a deep calling, a deep knowing that female yoga teachers needed my support and needed my mentoring programme. But how I could have easily given up when I first launched the programme in 2022, and the...
2024-01-2040 min
The Prosperous YoginiEp. 83 - Yoga, philosophy, enlightenment and the results of mentorship! Today I am joined by the gorgeous Floss from https://www.flossophyandyoga.co.uk/ to discuss the integration of philosophy into modern yoga, what enlightenment is or isn't and after just two months working with me 1:1 in my mentorship programme her results are impressive and this of course is available to you too! Yoga is always evolving in the hands of those who practice it, aka us! Yoga teaches us nothing is permanent, and this includes how we approach the practice. But we must honour its roots and traditions and find ways to i...
2024-01-1250 min
The Prosperous YoginiYour word for 2024! In this week's shorter episode, I share how I use one word to guide me through the year ahead. I find this much more effective than New Year's resolutions or too many goals that potentially set me up to fail! I share the process of how I know what my word is and there is the big reveal on what my word for 2023 was! I hope sharing the behind-the-scenes of my yoga business, shows you...
2023-12-2916 min
The Prosperous YoginiYour word for 2024! In this week's shorter episode, I share how I use one word to guide me through the year ahead. I find this much more effective than New Year's resolutions or too many goals that potentially set me up to fail! I share the process of how I know what my word is and there is the big reveal on what my word for 2023 was! I hope sharing the behind-the-scenes of my yoga business, shows you...
2023-12-2216 min
The Prosperous YoginiNavigating Silence Or better put holding the space when you are not offering verbal instructions! Are you comfortable in the silent spaces when teaching? Do you play music when teaching yoga, and if so why, what is the energy behind the choice to play music? To hold space energetically in the silent moments we need to feel comfortable in them as a starting place. To allow our students to feel comfortable...
2023-11-1135 min
The Prosperous YoginiEp. 72 – Higher Self-Meditation Today's episode is my final snippet from the recording from day 1 of my free training "The Confident Yogi CEO". This training was so mind-blowingly good I have to share some of it with you! Energy is everything, get into energetic alignment and as I say everything else is just gravy! But it's all very well and good knowing this, but how do we find energetic alignment? As yoga teachers this is the stuff we know and teach, we just need to apply it to our yoga business!
2023-10-2608 min
The Prosperous YoginiEnergy Is Everything Today's episode is a snippet from the recording from day 1 of my free training "The Confident Yogi CEO". This training was so mind-blowingly good I have to share some of it with you! Energy literally is everything, get into energetic alignment and as I say everything else is just gravy! All that you are wishing for begins to flow so much more easily when the right energy is behind all your actions.
2023-10-2130 min
The Prosperous YoginiEnergy Is Everything Today's episode is a snippet from the recording from day 1 of my free training "The Confident Yogi CEO". This training was so mind-blowingly good I have to share some of it with you! Energy literally is everything, get into energetic alignment and as I say everything else is just gravy! All that you are wishing for begins to flow so much more easily when the right energy is behind all your actions.
2023-10-2130 min
The Prosperous YoginiCoaching call for Yoga teachers Today's special episode is the recording from day 3 of my free training "The Confident Yogi CEO" In this coaching call, I answer the questions from yoga teachers just like you, on all aspects of being a yoga teacher and a yoga boss. From quiet class numbers, returning to teaching after a break, and hours spent planning, and running your first retreat, to payment structures and systems. This episode is a brilliant example of how all my years of knowledge and experience c...
2023-10-1255 min
The Prosperous YoginiHow to gain confidence as a Yoga Boss! As I said last week confidence is not something you have or do not have, it comes from practice, time and having the right support. As a yoga teacher have you ever considered yourself a business owner? I see my job as a yoga teacher as having two hats, both of which are interconnected, one does not exist without the other. I am a yoga teacher and a yoga boss. Here is how we step i...
2023-10-0535 min
The Prosperous YoginiEp. 68 - Six Steps to gain confidence as a yoga teacher Confidence is not something you have or do not have, it comes from practice, time and having the right support. At whatever stage of your yoga career you are at we all have times when we lack confidence in our abilities as a yoga teacher. Here are 6 steps that you can take to help you feel more confident as a yoga teacher: Practice – get out and teach! Allow yourself to fail and be...
2023-09-3030 min
The Prosperous YoginiHot tips for using Instagram Hot tips for using Instagram I can't believe I am sharing hot tips for using Instagram in your yoga business, if you could have seen me 5 years ago, I was nowhere near this App! And even when I did eventually join the Insta party it was reluctant, to say the least. But with practice and some incredible training with the legend that is Lucy Sheridan I have got my relationship with Insta nailed. Yes, I d...
2023-09-1543 min
The Prosperous YoginiHot tips for using Instagram Hot tips for using Instagram I can't believe I am sharing hot tips for using Instagram in your yoga business, if you could have seen me 5 years ago, I was nowhere near this App! And even when I did eventually join the Insta party it was reluctant, to say the least. But with practice and some incredible training with the legend that is Lucy Sheridan I have got my relationship with Insta nailed. Yes, I d...
2023-09-1543 min
The Prosperous YoginiMarketing Momentum There is not one singular action that you can take that will make a big difference when it comes to marketing your yoga business. Marketing, aka talking to people, is a result of persistent, consistent action in the direction of your dreams – this is one of my all-time favourite mantras! This means showing up and talking to people even when it feels like no one is listening. It often feels like that by the way! But over time all your endeavours begin t...
2023-09-0921 min
The Prosperous YoginiMake time for magic! Make time for magic! Today's episode is on a topic that as a yoga teacher you know very well, the balance of Yin and Yang energies. Are you always 'doing'? What leads the actions you take in your yoga business? Energy is everything and when action, masculine yang energy, happens from a place of energetic alignment with your intuition, yin feminine energy, this is where whatever you are being...
2023-09-0126 min
The Prosperous YoginiEp. 63 – A good yoga teacher…. Ep.63 A good yoga teacher…. Today's episode is the fourth in a 4-part series of mini-teaching clinics, where I'll explore an aspect of yoga teaching. A good yoga teacher gives options. A good yoga teacher teaches in an inclusive way, which allows all students to meet themselves where they are at that given moment. Side note here, your yoga classes aren't for everyone, so make sure you are clear ab...
2023-08-2529 min
The Prosperous YoginiEp. 62 - Inviting free-form movement – Shimmy! Inviting free-form movement – Shimmy! Today's episode is the third in a 4-part series of mini-teaching clinics, where I'll explore an aspect of yoga teaching. Do you offer moments of free-form movement in your classes? What if you asked your students to breathe, listen to their bodies and do whatever movement felt good? This may be just what your students are here for, but perhaps many would politely leave asap! ...
2023-08-2128 min
The Prosperous YoginiEpisode 61 – Is Trikonasana dangerous?!Today's episode is the second in a 4-part series of mini-teaching clinics, where I'll explore an aspect of yoga teaching. I was asked why Trikonasana is considered dangerous by someone in my mentoring programme! Is it dangerous? Well, it's not life threatening, and the human body has an infinite possibility in terms of movement, I'd love to see us all come to a place where we stop making judgements about whether or not someone should be doing something or not. Who are we to limit our students and say that something isn...
2023-08-1127 min
The Prosperous YoginiEp.60 – Posture is neither good nor bad! Today's episode is the first in a 4-part series of mini-teaching clinics, where I'll explore an aspect of yoga teaching. Today is posture, why there is no such thing as good or bad posture, or 'correct' alignment. How using such terms can actually feed into our students' stories about their bodies, and their beliefs, and remember our beliefs inform our actions! What do we mean by posture? What is the alignment we are guiding our stu...
2023-08-0526 min
The Prosperous YoginiEp. 59 - Is Your Yoga Business Autumn Ready? A minisode today and one simple question – are you ready for the Autumn term? Do you know your class teaching schedule, is booking open? Do you have planned workshops booked and advertised? Do you have new courses and planned launches? Do you have a plan to bring consistent income to your yoga business? Today's episode is all about planning, and working in a proact...
2023-07-2914 min
The Prosperous YoginiThe Prosperous Yogini Podcast Goes On Tour! Very short one from me this week, because I want you to head over to my interview with Ruth Gilbey on The Inspiring Women in Business Podcast. LISTEN HERE - https://www.ruthgilbey.com/blog/podcast-ep44 Ruth has been my online business coach since June 2022, and working with Ruth has revolutionised not just my business but my life. Thanks to Ruth, that online business, where I have time, freedom, and help loads of people is now truly becoming a reality.
2023-07-2206 min
The Prosperous YoginiYoga Be Taught In Gyms? Today's title is slightly misleading, this isn't about whether yoga has a place in gyms, of course, it does! Movement is movement and yoga should happen EVERYWHERE, and the more people that have access to movement, whether we want to label it as yoga or not the better. Today's podcast is all about how our beliefs and assumptions create our reality and lead to our actions, or often inactions. For example, do you believe yoga in gyms is taught by an...
2023-07-1627 min
The Prosperous YoginiEpisode 56 - 3 top tips for success in your yoga business What success is for you and how you achieve it is ultimately completely unique to you, but if you asked me what my 3 top tips are for having a successful yoga business these are them: Sell more and remember my mantra "make offers, make money, make offers often" - from a place of non-attachment to the outcome. Turn the spotlight from you to those you will help by teaching yoga to them. We can't fight against being human, our beautiful brain will always kick i...
2023-07-1334 min
The Prosperous YoginiTeaching one-to-one yoga classes Do you teach 1:2:1 yoga classes? Why might you choose to teach 1:2:1 yoga classes? What are the pros and cons of teaching private yoga classes? A great request episode today where I answer those questions above. What I find is most yoga teachers that offer 1:2:1 classes are under-charging and have no cancellation policy. As a result, income from 1:2:1 is inconsistent, and long-term not sustainable. A...
2023-06-3033 min
The Prosperous YoginiEp. 53 - My Podcast Birthday Party! 52 episodes and a billion hours talking to myself in my cupboard later, and here I am episode 53 and I'm having a party! Or more accurately I am hosting a free Q&A call, and best of all I am not alone, some listeners have joined me from the cupboard. Along with Pancake my golden doodle who is under my chair as I record! In today's episode, I answer your questions, from how my advice about your yoga business doesn't just end a...
2023-06-1651 min
The Prosperous YoginiWhat if? In today's minisode I simply ask 'what if'? What if I try this and fail? What if there is not one path, but many and they are all available to me? What if I lean into what I love? What if I follow the feeling? What if a sea of possibilities lies ahead? Work with me
2023-06-0416 min
The Prosperous YoginiTeaching Yin Yoga, the power of diversifying In today's episode, I share how my body, my teaching and my yoga business has changed over the last 14 years of teaching, alongside persuading you to train with me to teach yoga with me! Yoga teaches us nothing is constant; everything is subject to change and that includes us! Not only do our body's needs shift as we experience life, but we're human and it's natural to have new interests and be led down pathways of curiosity. I found Yin yoga b...
2023-04-2135 min
The Prosperous YoginiHow To Keep Your Yoga Practice Alive When yoga teachers join my mentoring programme a common problem for them is a feeling that they don't have time for their yoga practice and in some cases have lost their love for it! At the root of what we do as yoga teachers is simply sharing our passion and experience of the practice. To sustainably do this for as many years as you wish your practice matters, you matter! There are many reasons why our practice falls to the bottom o...
2023-04-1533 min
The Prosperous YoginiProgress In Your Yoga Business An Easter holiday minisode today! In today's short episode, I talk about how progress is not and cannot physically be an upward trajectory. That progress in your yoga business will have growth and rest phases. And it's the rest phases so often where the magic happens, where we receive ideas and inspiration as to where to go next. I am someone who receives a lot of ideas, and I have learned over the years to r...
2023-04-0718 min
The Prosperous YoginiHow To Grow Your Yoga Business Starting yoga yoga business - part 3 You've started teaching, have an established class, and a core group of people who come each week. Before looking forward to what is next, you must celebrate this! Before you think about growing your yoga business, you've actually got to start it. You've got to go out cut your craft as a teacher, find your vibe and attract your tribe! But what happens when you're ready to move on from your...
2023-03-2327 min
The Prosperous YoginiWhy Feelings Of Frustration And Resentment Arise This episode is the last in my 3-part series where I've picked up questions and common issues that came up during my free live launch event "The profitable Yoga Business Roadmap". So many teachers communicated to me - for various reasons - feelings of resentment and frustration. I know that neither of these emotions are pleasant, but I'm going to go all out here and say they are a part of the practice of running a business. In our case as yo...
2023-02-2730 min
The Prosperous YoginiWhy Feelings Of Frustration And Resentment Arise This episode is the last in my 3-part series where I've picked up questions and common issues that came up during my free live launch event "The profitable Yoga Business Roadmap". So many teachers communicated to me - for various reasons - feelings of resentment and frustration. I know that neither of these emotions is pleasant but I'm going to go all out here and say they are a part of the practice of running a business. In our case as yo...
2023-02-2330 min
The Prosperous YoginiEp. 36 What would I have done differently in my first year teaching yoga? What would I have done differently in my first year of teaching yoga? For the next few weeks, I'll be picking up questions that came up during my free live launch event "The profitable Yoga Business Roadmap". I am sure those questions will also really apply to you and your yoga business. I loved this question I was asked "What would I have done differently in my first year of teaching yoga" Hindsight is a wonderful thing, but I wish I had done the following 3 things: Charged m...
2023-02-1711 min
The Prosperous YoginiYour Why And Your How Your 'why'... I spent some time wondering why do anything, and in the end I concluded why do anything if not for love? Why do you teach yoga, what's your story? Your why should be at the centre of all you choose to do, but so often we forget our why or we say yes because we feel we can't say no. Your 'how'...
2023-01-1920 min
The Prosperous YoginiWhy Use Launching In Your Yoga Business? In today's episode, I explore 'Launching', why you may choose to launch, the ways you can launch, covering both in-person and online examples, and the benefits of launching. Ultimately launching creates a wave of energy, a vibrational surge that opens the door to you a little wider for a period of time. It's just one way you can talk to people, aka marketing, which then leads you to invite people to work with you, aka selling!
2023-01-0535 min
The Prosperous YoginiConsistency In Your Yoga Business It's the first of my two-part festive minisodes! Consistency is king! Showing up in all areas of your yoga business on a regular basis is how you create that sustainable, profitable business. It's just like your yoga practise; you know the answer is consistency. But don't confuse consistency with working against your natural energies and doing a lot of stuff you don't want to do (or have time for!) The key to consistency is to...
2022-12-2212 min
The Prosperous YoginiEp. 27 - Your Yoga Business Your yoga business? How do you feel when you think about your yoga business? Do you even consider yourself a business owner? I am a business owner and it's taken me several years to get to this realisation and to see that I have two roles: Yoga teacher Business owner (aka yoga boss over at Amy-Yoga HQ) Once I realised this, everything about my yoga business began to flow with much more ease. As a yoga teacher, you are a service provider, the service you...
2022-12-1533 min
The Prosperous YoginiEp.21 - What Is The Difference Between A Coach And A Mentor? With the doors to my 6-month group mentoring and coaching programme for yoga teachers re-opening I thought this was a good time to discuss the role of a mentor and coach. And is there a difference between a coach and a mentor? And if there is any difference, does it really matter? A mentor I believe that there is a distinction that can be made between a coach and a mentor. I think a mentor i...
2022-11-0336 min
The Prosperous YoginiWhat Have I Learned From Teaching Toddler Yoga? This is my first request episode and I've been asked by one of my regular listeners to share what I have learnt from teaching yoga to young children over the years. I have had the absolute honour of teaching toddler yoga for 12 plus years now and I can say hand on heart – it is the best job in the world! And from the toddlers I have learnt: To drop the ego and just move ...
2022-10-1429 min
The Prosperous YoginiThe Power Of Working With A Coach Or Mentor With the launch of my new mindset and business mentorship programme for female yoga teachers and other solo wellness entrepreneurs last week, it felt fitting to talk about the benefits of working with a mentor or coach in this episode. Today, I share with you the impact that working 1:2:1 with a coach has had on my business and of course why you should join my Prosperous Yogini Mentorship programme! Could you imagine where you'd be in terms of your yoga practise...
2022-07-2936 min
The Prosperous YoginiHow To Build A Website They say running a business is 80% mindset and 20% action - this is very true! How to build a website - it's really very simple, just DECIDE that it is going to happen. Commit, take imperfect action and make it non-negotiable, so those inevitable hurdles and obstacles don't stop you. Dedicate yourself to learning new skills and processes and set a goal/target – 'this will happen by…….'! That mindset shift is all you need; the rest wil...
2022-07-1433 min
The Prosperous YoginiAre you just on social media? After a story I encountered last week where a business owner woke up to find their FB and Instagram accounts had disappeared and trying to get someone in FB (or Meta as it's now known!) to help them impossible, I felt compelled this week to encourage you to not just be on social media! Main takeaways from today's podcast Do you have two-step authentication set up on your FB/Insta accounts – if not DO IT NOW! You don't and can't be...
2022-07-0631 min
The Prosperous YoginiHow to know what to charge Episode 2 – How to know what to charge After listening to episode 1 you're now totally sold on the belief that to serve, share your passion, teach yoga, you have to have a profitable, sustainable business model. This only happens through action, so let's get to it! How do you know what to charge for your services? In this episode, I primarily focus on the model of teaching classes, but a hug...
2022-06-2224 min
The Prosperous YoginiIt is safe to make money. I'm going straight in and challenging those deep rooted subconscious beliefs that I believe are collectively held by many of us (me included!) We love what we do. We do it to help people. So we feel we shouldn't make money or it's wrong to make money from our passion. Or we don't fully value our skills, gifts, and experience and believe it's hard to make money from them.
2022-06-1619 min
The Prosperous YoginiThe Trailer Show notes From my experience of training yoga teachers and working with women to create sustainable, profitable yoga businesses I found that the same issues came up time and time again. After repeating myself for too long I am now on a mission to help you over come self-limiting beliefs, banish business overwhelm and take action to create a sustainable, profitable yoga business, that serves you and your students. Since the covid pandemic my yoga business has grown, and a lot of...
2022-06-0515 min
Community On PurposeCommunity On Purpose Ep 1- Mindy Jones and Sarah-Jane ParkerWelcome to Community on Purpose, a podcast for the leader inside of you. On this inaugural episode, Amy Jones Group owner and Community on Purpose founder Mindy Jones goes in studio with her Operations Director Sarah-Jane Parker for an intimate conversation on building a business, giving back, and being a mom. Listen in as these two friends and business partners set the stage for this season of Community on Purpose which will explore how women everywhere are intentionally creating community through business, giving and living. In between laughter and choking back a few tears, you’ll get to hear how bu...
2022-02-0159 min
Amy Talks#40: 2021 Highlights SpecialIn this episode, listen to highlights from all of my interviews in 2021 - there's insight from Iain Dale, Jacqui Smith, Deanna Kloostra and more. I hope you've enjoyed hearing these discussions throughout the year, I've certainly enjoyed recording them! Thank you very much for joining me and listening during this year, I really appreciate it, and I hope you learned something new. Please stick around for more fascinating stories in 2022, I can't wait to share them with you.Links mentioned in the episode:- #JusticeForAlicia petition (Change.org): https://bit.ly/3uU6jbjSubscribe...
2021-12-3127 min
Amy Talks#39: About Overcoming Trauma (Interview with Trauma Therapist Janine Wirth)In this episode of Amy Talks, I speak to Janine Wirth, a home trauma therapist, who helps women to overcome conditions such as PTSD and disordered eating, as well as offering success coaching. We explore how she started in her line of work, how what happened to her helped inspire the work she does, how the pandemic has affected Janine and her business, and more. Links mentioned in the episode:- Follow Janine on Twitter: https://twitter.com/janinewirth- Follow Janine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapist_janinewirth- 'Like' Janine's page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janinewirthrtt/- Vi...
2021-10-0723 min
Amy Talks#38: About the Wall Street Journal's September 12th 2001 edition (interview with Dean Rotbart, author of 'September Twelfth')With the 20th anniversary of 9/11 coming up, I speak to Dean Rotbart, author of the book September Twelfth. The book concerns the story of the Wall Street Journal's staff (whose offices were right next to the World Trade Center and rendered unusable by 10am on 9/11), and how they worked together to get a September 12th edition of the paper out. We discuss the Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage, how the other US bureaus helped out with the next day's paper, and an amazing story of the last ever receipt given out at the World Trade Center.Links mentioned in...
2021-09-0931 min
Rituals Of Our MothersHow ROOM came to be.Host Amy Jones shares the story of how Rituals Of Our Mothers went from a divine idea to an actual podcast.
2021-08-2300 minRituals Of Our MothersHow ROOM came to be.With birds chirping in the background, Host Amy Jones shares her story of how Rituals Of Our Mothers came to be, and invites the listener to journey into their own relationship with their mother, and share stories of Ritual and Self-Care. If you are interested in sharing story, please DM Amy on Instagram @ritualsofourmothers
2021-08-0224 min
Amy Talks#37: About Life In Government (Interview with ex-Labour Home Secretary Jacqui Smith)For this episode of Amy Talks, I speak to ex-Labour Home Secretary Jacqui Smith and we discuss her previous career as a teacher, life in government (including her tenure in various ministerial roles), her time as Home Secretary and how difficult it can be for ex-ministers to obtain employment after leaving politics. I also ask Jacqui about her work with the NHS Birmingham Hospital Trust, For The Many (which she co-hosts with previous guest Iain Dale), and her time on Strictly Come Dancing in 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic.Links mentioned in the episode:- Good News...
2021-06-1738 min
Amy Talks#36: About Running Marathons and Ultra-Marathons (Interview with Alison Jones, an Abbotts medal holder)In this episode of Amy Talks, I speak to Alison Jones (who just so happens to be my mum!) about her running achievements, which include running 50 marathons, and being one of only 1,200 or so people in the world to hold the Abbotts medal. We also discuss what motivated her to start running, how she went from running marathons to running ultra marathons, and she gives her advice on anyone looking to start running or wishing to take their running to the next level.Links mentioned in the episode:- Good news story (via Twitter): https://twitter...
2021-06-1150 min
Amy Talks#35: About Changes in Public Discourse (Interview with LBC presenter, author and blogger Iain Dale)LBC presenter, author and blogger Iain Dale joins me to discuss his book Why Can't We All Just Get Along..., discussing the changes in public discourse and how people are becoming more divisive, particularly through social media. We also chat about his presenting career, coming out as gay at 40, the creation of his podcast For The Many, which he presents with ex-home secretary Jacqui Smith and more.Links mentioned in the episode:- Good News Story: https://www.instagram.com/globalpositivenews/- Order Iain's book Why Can't We All Just Get Along... in paperback from...
2021-04-291h 01Amy Talks#34: About a Miscarriage of Justice (Interview with Pamela Troutman)In this episode of Amy Talks, I speak to Pamela Troutman, a woman whose daughter was convicted of murdering her abuser and sentenced to 14 years in prison. We talk about Alicia's story, the court process and how Pamela thinks the case was a miscarriage of justice. Pamela also gives her advice to people in a similar situation, as a victim of domestic and sexual violence. Sign Pamela's petition, Justice for Alicia Wright: https://bit.ly/3uU6jbjGet in touch with Pamela for advice: boostasistaup@gmail.comIf you need help for domestic violence or sexual abuse, these are some numbers to c...
2021-04-1728 minAmy Talks#33: About Domestic Abuse and Family Court (Interview with domestic abuse coach Deanna Kloostra)In this episode, I speak to Deanna Kloostra, a domestic abuse coach who has first-hand knowledge that family courts in the USA are corrupt, and abusive dads can pay for the custody of their children. We also discuss her advocacy work and raising awareness of these tough issues that no-one wants to talk about.Links mentioned in the episode:- Good News Story (via oddee.com): https://www.oddee.com/gunman-shoots-dog-walker-steals-lady-gagas-dogs-57344/- The Saunders Study regarding domestic abuse and custody: https://bit.ly/2PeFa3b- Deanna's blog: http://deannakloostradivorcecoach.blogspot.com- L...
2021-03-0441 min
Amy Talks#32: About Making a Christmas Song (Interview with Adrian Christian)I'm back! In this episode, I speak to Adrian Christian, a performer who has just released a compelling Christmas song, 'Midnight Will Be Clear', about someone who was now sober and enjoying their first Christmas without drinking. It could also apply to the pandemic, as many people are looking for a release from the horrors of what's going on. Speaking of COVID-19, we discuss how it has affected America and his own family, with several friends and family lost.Links mentioned in the show:Good News Story (via the Good News Network): https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org...
2021-01-0822 minAmy Talks#31: About Teaching Children about LGBT+ Families (Interview with author Rick AKA Sudi Karatas)I'm back! I've been away for a while, and I have explained my absence, so apologies for being away for so long. In this episode of Amy Talks, I speak to writer and actor Rick Karatas (although he likes to be called Sudi) about his book 'Rainbow Relatives'. This book teaches young children about LGBT+ families, so as they grow up they can be more aware of the family setups around them. I ask him about negative reactions to the book, what children can learn and why the younger people are more open and accepting than other generations. Links m...
2020-10-0122 minAmy Talks#30: Amy Talks End-Of-Year Special 2019Sorry it's quite late in being released, but I had extra interviews to do, and it just wouldn't be the same without them! It's time for the annual look-back at 2019's Amy Talks guests and catching up with them, seeing how their 2019 has been. Take a listen to see what they had to say in answer to my tough questions. Also hear clips from previous interviews, some you might not have heard before.Follow me on Twitter and Facebook: @amytalkspodcastSubscribe on Spotify, Stitcher and Apple Podcasts: Search 'Amy Talks'.Get in touch with...
2020-03-121h 03
Amy Talks#29: #GE2019 Special71% of you voted in favour for it on Twitter, so the ayes have it! Here's the General Election special of 2019, allowing me to indulge in my love of politics for one episode only.I discuss the election result and what this means for Brexit and the Labour Party. I also offer a great insight into what it's like to count votes, and it's not as simple as it seems (believe me!).Links mentioned in the episode:- Good News Story (via BoredPanda): https://www.boredpanda.com/positive-news-2019-illustrations-mauro-gatti/?fbclid=IwAR0kfd7UUGxaiyqELBzo6m06u92...
2019-12-2316 min
Amy Talks#28: About Helping US Veterans (Interview with Richard Lynch, Founder of the Love Tattoo Foundation)In this episode of Amy Talks I speak to Richard Lynch, a musician and founder of the Love Tattoo Foundation that donates money to help veterans get the care they need after their service. We discuss the charity, how his music has had an impact and why veterans aren't getting the care they deserve.Links mentioned in the episode:- Good News Story: https://www.oddee.com/20-plus-siblings-of-the-same-sperm-donor-find-each-other-50401/- Love Tattoo Foundation on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mylovetattoo- Richard's website and music: http://richardlynchband.comFollow me on social media to...
2019-12-0316 min
Amy Talks#27: About the Delicate Subject of Divorce (Interview with Gabrielle Hartley, leading divorce attorney, founder of the Positive Divorce Movement and creator of the Better Apart Method)Divorce is a tricky subject for many people, but divorce attorney Gabrielle Hartley aims to make it about resolution rather than arguing. We discuss the silly things people have argued about, what people can do if they're unhappy in their marriage and the story of her parents' divorce in the 70's and co-parenting.Links mentioned in the episode:- Good News Story: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/cheeky-teen-welcomes-little-brother-at-his-bus-stop-every-day-wearing-a-different-embarrassing-costume/- Gabrielle's website: https://gabriellehartley.com- Follow Gabrielle on Twitter: https://twitter.com/betterapartgab- Gabrielle's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabriellelhartley/Follow...
2019-10-0719 min
Amy Talks#26: About Being a Thriller Writer and News Presenter (Interview with ITV News at Ten's Tom Bradby)For as long as ITV News at Ten host Tom Bradby has been a broadcast journalist he has also been a writer, penning seven books, a film and a TV drama. He joins me to discuss his latest novel Secret Service, reveals the research process he undertakes before writing a book and what he has learned between writing his first book in 1998 to his latest in 2019.We also discuss his recent mental health troubles with insomnia, why he thinks it's important for people to speak up and the crisis he went through before getting help....
2019-06-1339 min
Amy Talks#25: About Climate ChangeIn this episode of Amy Talks, I’ll be discussing the delicate issue of climate change - something that’s now on the global agenda due to Extinction Rebellion protests.I talk about what you can do to help climate change warming the world up, some facts about the current situation and what Donald Trump said on his recent visit to the UK about the ruining of our planet.Links mentioned in the episode:- Good News Story (via Oddee.com) - https://www.oddee.com/online-order-costs-woman-4600-for-2800-fillets-of-salmon/- World Overshoot Day quiz...
2019-06-0816 minAmy Talks#24: About Owning A Small Business (Interview with business owner Michael Jones)I'm joined for this episode by small business owner Michael Jones, who just so happens to also be my Dad. I asked him about the perks and pitfalls of being your own boss, how Brexit will affect his business in the courier industry, and he reveals some of the hiring mistakes he has made during his 30 years in business.Links mentioned in the episode:- Good News Story (via Good News Network): https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/thousands-of-people-encouraged-by-moms-yard-signs/Follow the show on Twitter and Facebook: @amytalkspodcastSubscribe on the following platforms:...
2019-06-0120 minAmy Talks#23: About Beating Mental Health StigmaMental health stigma is something that definitely needs tackling. Luckily more people are opening up about the way they're feeling, but there's a long way to go. In this episode I'll be discussing why men in particular don't talk about their troubles and what to do if someone you know has a mental health issue.Follow updates about the show on Twitter & Facebook: @amytalkspodcastListen and subscribe on the following platforms:Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/amy-talks/id1355406433Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/amy-talks-podcast/amy-talksSpotify...
2019-05-1812 min
Amy Talks#21: About Alcoholism (Interview with former alcoholic Lisa Boucher)This episode is all about alcoholism, as I speak to former alcoholic-turned-author Lisa Boucher all about her journey to recovery, what factors can fuel peoples' alcohol problems and what parents can do to stop their children having problems with booze later in life.Funny News Story (via Oddee.com): https://www.oddee.com/man-stands-in-dallas-dog-park-covered-in-peanut-butter-48458/Lisa's website: http://raisingthebottom.comFollow Lisa on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lboucherauthorKeep up with the show's updates on social media: @amytalkspodcastSee more episodes on iTunes, Stitcher and Mixcloud: Search 'Amy Talks'
2019-03-3029 minAmy Talks#20: About Online Abuse & CyberbullyingOnline abuse is nothing new, but something that British Members of Parliament have to deal with on a daily basis. After watching a recent documentary about said abuse, I decided to talk about it as well as addressing the general subject of cyberbullying, highlighting why it's never OK.Follow the show on Facebook and Twitter: @amytalkspodcastListen on iTunes and Stitcher: search 'Amy Talks'"Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor...
2019-03-2313 minAmy Talks#19: About My Thoughts on VeganismEver wondered what my thoughts are about veganism? Well, wonder no further. In this episode I discuss the rise in people taking up a vegan diet, Greggs' vegan sausage roll (with Piers Morgan's reaction), making a few changes in my own diet to vegan options and why I don't agree with militant vegans.Follow the social media:@amytalkspodcastListen to episodes of the show:Mixcloud.com/amytalkspodcastSearch on iTunes, Spotify & Stitcher: 'Amy Talks'"Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License...
2019-03-1410 minAmy Talks#18: Welcome to Amy Talks in 2019As we're into 2019, it's time to refresh the show a bit - I've given it a new look and will be making lots of new episodes for your listening pleasure. I hope you enjoy what is to come throughout the year.Keep up with what's new on my social media pages - @amytalkspodcast. Also be sure to subscribe to the show on iTunes and Spotify, search 'Amy Talks' or go to mixcloud.com/amytalkspodcast."Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...
2019-02-1500 minAmy Talks#17: 2018 End-Of-Year Special, Part TwoIt's taken a little while, but Part 2 of the End-Of-Year Special for 2018 is finally here! Listen as I catch up with more guests and play clips from past episodes. More is to come from me in 2019, so be sure to check back here soon.Follow the show on social media!@amytalkspodcastSubscribe on the following platforms:iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/amy-talks/id1355406433?mt=2Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6QMX20yPqgQ4WpYTXcMqit?si=nrjKvaCLSLWpHoPQT1gqGg"Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Co...
2019-02-1040 min
Amy Talks#14: About Finding Happiness (Interview with Journalist and Public Speaker Maura Sweeney)Have you ever wondered how to change your situation and be happier? Podcaster and journalist Maura Sweeney provides advice for just this problem and more, including her favourite quotes, what her work involves and how to stay positive with 24/7 negative news on the TV. Live Happy, Inside and Out.Links mentioned in the episode:Good News Story (via Good News Network) - https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/man-holding-baby-for-stranger-doing-paperwork-is-melting-hearts/Maura's Website: http://maura4u.com/Subscribe to the show:iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/amy-talks/id1355406433?mt=2Spotify: https://open.spotify...
2018-11-2613 min
Amy Talks#13: About Testing Drugs at Music Festivals (Interview with Chris Brady, Harm Reduction Worker at The Loop)Drugs are rife at music festivals, and Chris Brady's job is to go to festivals and test what people are taking. We discuss what has been found in these samples, the public attitude to drug users and more.Links mentioned in the episode:- Good News Story (via Good News Network) - https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/when-radio-station-hears-about-mom-struggling-to-care-for-sick-son-they-give-her-surprise-she-will-never-forget/- The Loop on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theloop_uk/- The Loop on Twitter - https://twitter.com/wearetheloopuk- 'Crush, Dab, Wait' Campaign - https://wearetheloop.org/crush-dab-wait/Follow the show...
2018-11-0813 min
Give and TakeEpisode 132: White Picket Fences: Turning Toward Love in a World Divided by Privilege, with Amy Julia BeckerMy guest is Amy Julia Becker. Her new book White Picket Fences: Turning Toward Love in a World Divided by Privilege welcomes us into her life, from the charm of her privileged southern childhood to her adult experience in the northeast, and the denials she has faced as the mother of a child with special needs. She shows how a life behind a white picket fence can restrict even as it protects, and how it can prevent us from loving our neighbors well.
White Picket Fences invites us to respond to privilege with generosity, humility, and hope...
2018-10-2442 min
Building Something BetterEmbarrassed + unprepared is an excellent place to start.Amy Jones, here. I’m a life coach + strategist who has also founded a company (Love Saves Lives) to build an app that will help millions of us humans feel better. I call it Recollect.
It’s an entirely new kind of content feed that serves up the right content at the right time so that we feel better right away. I’m creating this podcast to invite you into the adventure and story of how a community of us are dedicated to building something better.
The co-Founder of LinkedIn famously said that if you release your technology and aren’t a bit...
2018-08-1332 min
Amy Talks#9: About What It's Like To Be A Twin (Interview with my sister Sarah Jones)Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a twin? Well I interview my twin sister Sarah and feed your curiosity, whilst also discussing whether books and movies portray the 3% of the population that are twins accurately.Links mentioned in the show:- Good news story (via BBC Breakfast/Facebook) - https://www.facebook.com/bbcbreakfast/videos/2149534975060629/- Sarah on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ohyeahitssarah_Follow the show on social media!http://twitter.com/amytalkspodcasthttp://facebook.com/amytalkspodcast"Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative...
2018-07-0516 minAmy Talks#8: About Having AnxietyIn this episode of Amy Talks, I discuss an issue that affects everyone at some point in their lives - anxiety. For some, it can be a driving test or exam that fills them with fear, for others it's a very debilitating condition that has a massive effect on their mental health. Also there's a great good news story that concerns flying and violins.Links mentioned in the show:- Good news story (via ITV News) - http://www.itv.com/news/2018-05-25/professional-violinist-offers-calming-performance-for-delayed-flight-passengers/Follow the show on social media!http://twitter...
2018-05-3114 minAmy Talks#7: About My Favourite Conspiracy TheoriesConspiracy theories are all the rage at the moment - is Paul McCartney really dead? Who is Lil Miquela? I explore these mysteries and more as they're very fascinating to me (even if I don't always believe them!). Which ones are your favourites? Be sure to let me know on Twitter or Facebook @amytalkspodcast.Links mentioned in the show:- Good news story (via the Good News Network) - https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/3rd-grader-born-without-hands-adds-another-national-award-for-penmanship-to-her-trophy-case/- Shane Dawson Conspiracy video playlist - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbwR_uHhiI0&list=PLDs0tNoNYTz2e3dax_MtldWVf_7...
2018-05-1511 min
Amy Talks#6: About Being A Broadcast Journalist (Interview with ITV News' Europe Editor, James Mates)Having worked at ITN for over 35 years, ITV News' current Europe Editor has certainly experienced a lot in the name of news journalism. I quiz him about taking his entire family abroad, reporting on the election of Nelson Mandela and the internet's fascination with his eyebrows.Links mentioned in the show:- Good news story (via Good News Network) - https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/airline-is-protecting-hawaiian-coral-reefs-by-giving-free-non-toxic-sunscreen-to-tourists/- 6 People with The Most Amazing Eyebrows (via Buzzfeed) - https://www.buzzfeed.com/brimfulofashah/6-people-with-the-most-amazing-eyebrows-988s?utm_term=.dpm7EBJOM#.tloLkYV5X- James on T...
2018-04-1919 min
Amy Talks#5: About Drawing Celebrities (Interview with Chibi Village artist Hann Fernee)Artist Hann Fernee is known for her drawings on Instagram, but where does she get her inspiration for chibi drawings that get her noticed by her favourite people? She speaks to me about this and more, including what it's like to be on Catfish: The TV Show's fan special, showcasing her art and her interview with Max Joseph and Nev Schulman.Links mentioned in the show:- Good news story (from the Good News Network) - https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/uk-supermarket-chain-to-ban-the-use-of-palm-oil-from-its-line-of-branded-products/- Hann on Instagram - https://instagram.com/chibivilageartist- Chibi Village on T...
2018-04-1217 min
Amy Talks#4: About Mental Health Awareness (Interview with Kristin Walker)Mental health is a big awareness topic at the moment, as more and more people come forward with their stories of how it has affected them or someone they know.As a behavioural health practitioner of more than 20 years, Kristin Walker knows all about how mental illnesses can shape someone's future. She created a podcast network of people who suffer from different conditions and discusses with me how addiction to technology can be damaging to people's mental health.Links I mentioned in the show:- Good news story (from the Good News Network...
2018-04-0512 min
Amy Talks#2: About Being A GRAMMY-Nominated Artist (Interview with Luanne Hunt)This episode of Amy Talks features an interview with Luanne, a Grammy-nominated indie artist - we discuss recording a song of Patsy Cline's and how she's singing by pursuing what she loves, even without harbouring a talent at a young age."Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amy-jones55/message
2018-03-0109 min
Transformative PrincipalWhat is Truly on Your Plate with Amy Dujon Transformative Principal 209Amy Dujon is a Practice Leader at Learning Sciences International. Prior to joining the Learning Sciences team, Amy was the Director of Leadership Development at School District of Palm Beach County, FL, and principal of Acreage Pines Elementary School in Palm Beach, FL. Her current focus is on innovative school improvement through LSI’s Schools for Rigor initiative, where they embed within struggling schools to provide professional development and other long-term guidance to help schools achieve success. Through a partnership with Learning Sciences International, I changed instruction and skills at my school, and now I work with many le...
2018-01-1445 min
Amy Talks#1: About January Diets (Interview with Jenn Hand)In the premiere episode of Amy Talks, I discuss January diets with food nutritionist Jenn Hand, who advises on what to do when starting a diet and how most of them are doomed to fail."Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amy-jones55/message
2018-01-0319 min
Transformative PrincipalBeing an Outsider with Amy Locke Transformative Principal 097Amy Locke graduated from the University of North Florida with a BA in Special Education: Deaf Studies and an M.Ed in Special Education: Deaf Education. She has been working in the field of Deaf Education for 7 years, beginning her career as an itinerant teacher for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students in central Florida, then moving to Houston, TX to teach in a self-contained 3rd/4th grade class with DHH students. About 4 ½ years ago, she moved to Alabama to work as a reading teacher in the high school department at the Alabama School for the Deaf. In November 2014, she became t...
2015-11-0820 min