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A Zest For Life83. Your Relationship With Joy Is Controlling Your PotentialWe've got joy completely backwards. Most of us treat it like a weekend privilege - something we earn after ticking all the boxes. But what if that's exactly what's keeping you stuck at 33% of your potential?In this episode, I'm calling out one of the biggest lies we tell ourselves: that we have to choose between achievement and enjoyment. As a high performance coach, I see brilliant people everywhere who've got their lives "sorted" yet secretly worry that pursuing more joy might somehow jeopardise their success.But joy isn't the enemy of achievement - it's...2025-06-1310 min
The Obsessed ViewBuilding My Little Monsters | Purpose-Driven E-Commerce with Gurdeep SinghIn this episode of The Obsessed View, host Charlotte Carter speaks with Gurd Singh, founder of the sustainable children’s brand My Little Monsters. Gurd shares his inspiring journey from the world of advertising to becoming a purpose-driven entrepreneur, designing organic children’s products that put the planet — and our kids — first.
From launching during lockdown to fulfilling orders from his loft, Gurd talks candidly about the realities of building a brand rooted in sustainability, without compromising on quality or style. We dive into the challenges of bootstrapping, educating consumers, the pitfalls of marketing budgets, and the mental t...2025-05-3142 minThe Obsessed ViewHow to launch a subscription based product with Simon WhitakerIn this inspiring episode of The Obsessed View, Charlotte Carter welcomes back Simon Whitaker, founder of Master Debonair, to reveal his exciting new venture—The Fuelled, a lifestyle-driven specialty coffee brand designed for adventurers, fitness lovers, and anyone fuelled by passion and espresso.
Simon opens up about how his love for coffee, movement, and building authentic brands led him to launch from scratch, using everything from AI tools to smart collaborations to shape his vision. From designing the perfect packaging to setting up subscription models and planning mobile activations, this episode is a deep dive into launching a...2025-05-2741 minA Zest For Life82. Rediscovering Your Childlike Zest: Why Coming Home to Yourself Feels Epic!Wow, what a journey! After spending the weekend at the Abraham Hicks workshop in Edinburgh (the ticket to which I manifested within just 12 hours - how mad is that?), I had this proper lightbulb moment standing by the Angel of the North. The whole experience felt like divine orchestration, like the Universe was giving me a huge sign that I was on the right path!With 1,800 of us there, I suddenly realised it was time to step away from having Abraham as my main guide and truly embrace my own voice. That's why I've rebranded my podcast...2025-05-0813 minThe Obsessed ViewFrom Surviving to Scaling | Connie Hunter’s Unstoppable Rise with CinnarollzIn one of the most powerful episodes of The Obsessed View to date, Charlotte Carter sits down with Connie Hunter, founder of Cinnarollz, for a raw and unfiltered conversation on resilience, rebuilding, and how she turned a creative outlet into a profitable bakery AND just two months after launching.
Connie shares her deeply personal story of growing up in the care system, battling postnatal depression, living with ADHD and dyspraxia, and raising two boys while pursuing education and professional roles against all odds. Now, she’s channelled that journey into Cinnarollz, her growing cinnamon roll brand that’s tu...2025-04-3049 minA Zest For Life81. You Are Both The Problem And The Solution To Your FrustrationsSo you decide not to do something...then you get frustrated for not doing it...then you try to do it, but keep allowing yourself to get distracted...Trust me, we've all been there! In this episode, we chat about how we often become our own biggest roadblock to happiness and success.It's a bit mad when you think about it - we're both the problem AND the solution to our own frustration! Whether you're putting things off or just keeping busy without actually getting anywhere important, you end up wondering...2025-04-3011 minThe Obsessed ViewStarting with all the gear and no idea - Until it clicked | Gareth Jones on building Oak Hill EmbroideryIn this deeply honest episode of The Obsessed View, host Charlotte Carter is joined by Gareth Jones, founder of Oak Hill Embroidery, who shares his raw and relatable journey of building a business from scratch—and getting it wrong before getting it right.
From the early days of buying printers and vinyl cutters without a plan, to facing family pressure to “get a proper job,” Gareth opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship. His turning point came with one embroidery machine, a well-timed acquisition, and a bold no-money-down business deal that saved everything.
💡 In this epis...2025-04-1944 minA Zest For Life80. Daily Habits For Sustained Success And Energetic AlignmentThink of daily habits as the secret ingredient for personal growth. Morning routines and evening check-ins create a natural flow that keeps you on track - even when life throws you curveballs.Taking time to feel grateful isn't just nice - it actually shifts your energy and shows you where you can grow. After years of running after experts and coaches, I've realised that while good advice helps, the best changes happen when you start trusting yourself.My Align programme gives you quick, personalised guidance every day, and you set the pace. Ready to tap...2025-04-1514 minA Zest For Life79. Stepping Into the You That Already Exists - A Guide to Identity EvolutionIdentity forms the foundation of high performance. Beyond job titles, your identity encompasses your presence, expertise, values, and how you show up when no one's watching.Our identity includes our skills, strengths and desires. When desires materialise, our identity naturally evolves. It's never about what you're doing, but who you're being throughout the journey.We often have desired states—more clients, greater freedom, deeper love—that remain just out of reach because our current identity isn't aligned with attracting them. When resistance emerges, it signals necessary identity upgrades.The transformative approach? Step into the...2025-04-0916 minA Zest For Life78. Open Up To Allowing And ReceivingAs high achievers, we often find ourselves caught in a cycle of endless giving without creating space to receive. This imbalance leads to burnout and emptiness that no external validation can fill.Think about your relationship with receiving. Do you deflect compliments? Feel uncomfortable discussing abundance? Experience guilt when accepting help? These are signs your receiving portal may be blocked.In my journey, embracing the ability to channel Abraham has required opening myself to divine guidance. This vulnerability has unlocked deeper wisdom that creates profound shifts for those I work with.When we...2025-04-0312 minThe Obsessed ViewHow SYLKA Became the World’s First Luxury Faux Silk Carpet Brand
In this powerful episode of The Obsessed View, host Charlotte Carter sits down with Steve Farrell, founder of SYLKA Carpets, the world’s leading faux silk luxury carpet brand.
Steve shares his extraordinary journey—from leaving school at 13 and working labour jobs, to becoming a pioneer in the high-end interiors industry. With clients ranging from Harrods to luxury yachts, Steve has built a global empire rooted in craftsmanship, innovation, and relentless work ethic.
💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
How Steve turned a hands-on trade into a luxury global business
Why he develo...2025-03-2952 min
A Zest For Life77. The Evolution Of My Business Identity: Align With AbrahamMy podcast has been on quite a journey of transformation. We've gone from "Becoming Fearless" to "Align with Abraham", and trust me, it's been quite the ride!This rebranded "Align with Abraham" podcast introduces a powerful blend of high performance techniques and energetic alignment principles that will help you unlock your full potential while staying grounded and present.Visit the show notes to learn more about the Align program, where I help you align with your truest self and manifest your desires using my own unique blend of science and spirituality.It's time...2025-03-2615 minThe Obsessed ViewThe Reality of Business Closure and What Comes Next With Dan Plesko From YrPodThe Obsessed View is the go-to podcast for entrepreneurs, product-based business owners, and brand builders looking for real, unfiltered conversations about business success, challenges, and reinvention. Hosted by Charlotte Carter, founder of Carter Bags, this show dives into the highs and lows of launching, scaling, and even closing a business—because the reality of entrepreneurship is rarely a straight line.
Each episode features honest conversations with industry leaders, founders, and creatives, sharing the lessons they’ve learned from building brands, navigating setbacks, and finding new opportunities.
In this series, Charlotte speaks with inspiring guests like Dan...2025-03-051h 01A Zest For Life76. Find Your Power in StillnessAre you stuck on the hamster wheel of life, always running, always busy?This episode is for all you high-achieving go-getters who might be missing out on the magic of simply being still.Hitting the pause button isn't admitting defeat - it's actually your secret superpower!I talk about those weird fears that pop up when we think about slowing down (you know the ones!). Those quiet moments aren't just nice breaks - they're where your best ideas and clearest thinking happen! Society has got us believing we need to hustle 24/7 to succeed...2025-02-2611 minA Zest For Life75. Embodying Radical Self-AcceptanceReady to talk about something that's been a game-changer for me and so many others? Let's dive into radical self-acceptance and how it can completely transform your life.Think about this - what if you could embrace all those quirky, brilliant parts of yourself that make you you? I've seen firsthand how learning to love all aspects of yourself - even the messy bits - creates this amazing ripple effect through your business, relationships, and inner world.In this episode, I talk about the real journey of self-acceptance - not the Instagram-perfect version, but the...2025-02-1912 minA Zest For Life74. Letting Go Of What Doesn't Serve You And Attracting What DoesReady to change your life from the inside out? In this episode, I'm getting real about what it means to let go and create space for what truly matters. Ever feel like you're pouring your heart and soul into things that just drain you? I'll explore why that happens and - more importantly - how to stop it.Think of your energy like a bucket with holes. Exhausting, right? I'll show you how to patch those leaks and start filling your life with what actually lights you up. Sure, letting go can be scary (we've all been...2025-02-1212 minA Zest For Life73. Curiosity: The Beginning Of Self-BeliefWhat if your greatest superpower was something you already had as a child? In this mind-expanding episode, we dive deep into the transformative force of curiosity – not just as a casual interest, but as the rocket fuel for personal evolution.From the playground to the boardroom, we unpack how trading your fears for wonder could revolutionise every aspect of your life. You'll discover why the most successful people aren't just smart or talented – they're insatiably curious.Whether you're stuck in a career rut or yearning for deeper meaning, this episode reveals how curiosity can shatter your...2025-02-0511 minThe Obsessed ViewBuilding, Exiting & Reinventing: How Jo Stimson Found Success After Selling Her Business
What happens when you exit a business after nearly 20 years and suddenly have to start over? In this episode of The Obsessed View, Charlotte Carter speaks with Jo Stimson, former Managing Director of Heatmat UK, about her journey from growing and selling a seven-figure business to navigating a completely new career path.
💡 What’s inside this episode:
How Jo built Heatmat UK into a leading product-based business
The challenges of selling a company you’ve dedicated decades to
The reality of starting fresh (and why her first post-exit business didn’t work out)
Lessons on reinvention, resilienc...2025-01-3144 minThe Obsessed ViewHow to Launch Digital Products Successfully: Lessons from Claire ParsonsIn this episode of The Obsessed View, Charlotte Carter sits down with copywriting expert Claire Parsons to dive into the real strategy behind launching successful digital products. Claire has built a thriving business over seven years, offering not just copywriting services but also digital resources and courses that have been a massive hit.
💡 Key takeaways from this episode:
✔️ How to research and validate your product idea before launching
✔️ Why your marketing strategy matters just as much as the product itself
✔️ How to segment your email list to target the right audience (and not annoy the rest!)
...2025-01-2953 minA Zest For Life72. Finding Your Identity And Being Your Authentic SelfIn my latest podcast episode, we’re diving deep into one of life’s biggest questions: “Who am I?” If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck in old labels or struggling with self-doubt, you're in the right place.I explore how our identity is shaped by external pressures, personal experiences, and the stories we tell ourselves - sometimes without even realising it. Ever had a moment where you felt like you didn’t belong, even though you totally did? Same here, and I share my own experiences of this and how shiftin...2025-01-2914 minThe Obsessed ViewHow AJ Activewear is Redefining Fitness Apparel & Hitting 7 Figures in 2025In this episode of The Obsessed View, Charlotte Carter chats with Claire, founder of AJ Activewear (formerly Amazing Jane), about the brand’s inspiring evolution. Claire shares how AJ Activewear has doubled its growth year after year by focusing on customer feedback, product testing, and a mission to empower women in fitness.
💡 Key topics include:
How AJ Activewear’s testing strategy helped them identify best-selling products like their signature Solsoft leggings
The shift in women’s fitness habits and its impact on activewear trends
Lessons learned from scaling production and managing a fast-growing business
Why empowering women is...2025-01-2239 minA Zest For Life71. Why Do We Seek External Validation?Do you often feel like your self-worth is tied up in what other people think of you? Like you’re stuck in a loop of trying to please everyone, chasing perfection, or saying “yes” when you really want to say “no”? If you’re nodding along, this episode is for you. 💡I'm talking all about external validation - what it is, how it sneaks into our lives, and why it’s such a heavy weight to carry. I’ll share a personal story about my old obsession with racking up achievements and how it masked deeper struggles with self-esteem an...2025-01-2216 minA Zest For Life70. Energetic Alignment: How To Find Your Flow And Live In HarmonyWant to feel truly alive instead of just going through the motions? In this episode, I break down how to get your mind, body, and spirit working together like a well-oiled machine.You'll learn the real-world tricks that top performers use to tap into flow state - from breathwork that actually works to simple ways to calm your nervous system. Plus, I'll tell you how to spot what's draining your energy and what makes you come alive.No more feeling scattered or stuck. It's time to feel energised, clear-headed, and in sync with life.2025-01-1516 minThe Obsessed ViewLessons from the Fire: Building a Values-Driven Brand with Bruce Watson
In this episode of The Obsessed View, Charlotte Carter sits down with Bruce Watson, founder of Feast Alba and the creator of Hoot Sauce, to discuss his journey from premium fire chef to product-based business owner.
Bruce shares the lessons he’s learned in creating a values-driven hot sauce brand, including:
🔥 Why he turned down big contracts with major retailers
💡 How to balance ethical production with profitability
🧠 The importance of testing, scaling smartly, and staying true to your brand’s vision
If you’re a small business owner or thinking abo...2025-01-1425 minA Zest For Life69. Why Is Embodiment Essential As An Entrepreneur?Want to feel more energised and focused in your business? The key is to embody your true identity. This episode delves into the vital role of embodiment for entrepreneurs, highlighting the power of integrating mind and body to achieve sustainable success.I cover transformative practices such as breathwork, movement, and emotional regulation, and offer up a personal story or two along the way to illustrate the journey toward embracing one's fullest self.The main points I talk about are:Embodiment as a holistic approachThe importance of breathwork in changing emotional statesMovement as a...2025-01-0818 minThe Obsessed ViewHow Simon Whitaker Grew Master Debonair into a High-Street Icon Across The UK
In this episode of The Obsessed View, Charlotte Carter sits down with Simon Whitaker, the founder of Master Debonair, to explore the journey of transforming a passion for men’s styling into a thriving high-street and e-commerce brand.
💡 Key topics covered:
How Simon’s personal story and family legacy inspired Master Debonair
The challenges of growing a high-street presence in a tough retail environment
Crafting an exceptional in-store and online customer experience
Lessons in leadership, resilience, and adapting to industry changes
Whether you’re in retail, e-commerce, or simply love hearing about unique entrepreneurial journeys, this epis...2025-01-0543 minA Zest For Life68. From Becoming Fearless To Embody Your EnergyWe've had a name change! After 67 episodes, the Becoming Fearless podcast is now called the Embody Your Energy podcast.It feels so so good to start the new year with a truly aligned identity that I'm so excited to claim, own and embody on a deeper level this year.Becoming Fearless was simply about that - how to overcome fear to live a life you adore. And it's truly taken off - with listeners from 42 countries and 300 cities tuning in to both the solo and guest episodes.I have evolved, as h...2025-01-0425 minThe Obsessed ViewLeadership and Entrepreneurship | Featuring Erika Robinson from Constant ContactIn this special holiday edition of The Obsessed View, Charlotte Carter chats with Erika Robinson, UK General Manager of Constant Contact and a successful small business owner. Erika shares her journey of leading the UK launch of Constant Contact while managing her own thriving children’s play centre.
💡 Key takeaways from this episode:
The unique challenges of running a small business alongside a leadership role
How Constant Contact supports small businesses with tools like AI-driven marketing and unlimited helpline support
Tips for delegating and building a strong team to sustain growth
How customer feedback drives innovation at Co...2024-12-2719 min