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The Lifestyle CEOThe Death of Traditional Networking | Why Gen Z & Millennials Are Doing It DifferentlySend us a textTired of forced networking events and meaningless business card exchanges? Learn why authentic connections are replacing traditional networking, and how the post-pandemic world is reshaping the way we build meaningful relationships - both personally and professionally.In this episode, we dive deep into:Why Gen Z craves face-to-face connection more than BoomersHow to build authentic relationships without the pressure of traditional networkingThe rise of niche communities and interest-based connectionsWhy digital-first doesn't mean digital-onlyCreative ways to network that don't feel like "networking"Building genuine connections while working remotelyW...2025-02-2127 minThe Lifestyle CEOSelf-Care for Busy Entrepreneurs | Why Traditional Wellness Tips Aren't Working For YouSend us a textTired of cookie-cutter self-care advice that doesn't fit your busy life?In this episode of The Lifestyle CEO Podcast, Katie (Clinical Psychologist) and Christina (Marketing Expert) break down why traditional self-care advice often fails entrepreneurs and share realistic alternatives that actually work.Listen to:Why meditation isn't the only path to mindfulnessHow to find presence in unexpected places (like building Lego!)Simple ways to incorporate self-care into your workdayWhy rushing through life might be hurting your businessPractical tips for protecting your energy while running a businessWhether...2025-02-1428 minThe Lifestyle CEOHow to Be Present as a Busy Entrepreneur | Work-Life Balance Tips for FreelancersSend us a textDiscover how to achieve true presence and work-life balance as a busy entrepreneur or freelancer. In this episode of The Lifestyle CEO, Katie (Clinical Psychologist) and Christina (Marketing Expert) share their personal strategies for staying present an in the moment while juggling business and family life.Key topics covered:Creating effective work boundaries when working from homeScheduling techniques for better work-life integrationThe importance of quality vs quantity when it comes to time with familyManaging digital distractions and implementing phone-free zonesHow to maintain routines while...2025-02-1034 minThe Lifestyle CEOWhy Return to Office Mandates Are Failing Women | The Hidden Cost of 9-5 CultureSend us a textAs companies push for return-to-office mandates, Clinical Psychologist Katie and Marketing Expert Christina expose the real impact on women's careers and mental wellbeing.In this episode, we dive deep into:The true cost of inflexible work policies on womenWhy carrying the mental load makes workplace transitions harderHow traditional 9-5 culture ignores individual productivity patternsThe gap between corporate policies and real-life demandsWhy women are natural organizers (and how companies can leverage this)The myth of micromanagement and productivityCreating workplace systems that actually work for womenDrawing from real experiences and...2025-01-3129 minThe Lifestyle CEOWhy January Goal Setting Doesn't Always Work | A Fresh Approach to Planning Your 2025Send us a textFeeling behind on your 2025 goals already? Clinical Psychologist Katie and Marketing Expert Christina reveal why forcing yourself to plan your entire year in January might be setting you up for failure.In this episode, we're challenging the "New Year, New Me" pressure and sharing a more intentional approach to goal setting, including:Why winter might be better for reflection than actionHow to identify which areas of life actually need goalsThe power of "fallow years" for preventing burnoutA practical system for breaking down big goalsWhy scheduling planning time is as important...2025-01-2433 minThe Lifestyle CEOFinding Happiness Beyond the To-Do ListSend us a textJoin Katie and Christina as we juggle the chaos of our lives while tackling a topic that hits home for many women, the myth of multitasking. We admit to falling into the trap of cramming too much into tiny windows of time, despite knowing it’s a futile effort. Inspired by a mindfulness program infused with dialectic behaviour therapy, we explore how embracing a 'one task at a time' approach not only boosts productivity but also keeps stress at bay.The episode takes a reflective turn as we question the...2025-01-1022 minThe Lifestyle CEORedefining Success: Embracing Authenticity and Community in Personal GrowthSend us a textToday’s episode dives deep into the importance of defining success on your own terms, highlighting how personal happiness and societal expectations intertwine. It explores the chaos of life choices, the value of connections, and the continuous journey of self-discovery and redefining success.• The subjective nature of success • Navigating societal expectations vs personal happiness • Importance of personal storytelling and authenticity • The role of judgement in shaping our ideas of success • Emphasising connection and community support • Strategies for regular self-check-ins • Ongoing transformation as an integral part of life Are...2025-01-0325 minThe Lifestyle CEOStop Setting Aggressive Boundaries | The Truth About Getting Your Needs MetSend us a text"Just set boundaries!" - but what if social media's aggressive approach to boundaries is actually sabotaging your relationships?Join Clinical Psychologist Katie and Marketing Expert Christina as they flip the script on modern boundary culture. Drawing from their expertise in therapy and business, they reveal why the trending "my way or the highway" approach might be doing more harm than good.Here's what nobody's talking about:Why "aggressive boundaries" might be ruining your opportunitiesThe difference between boundaries and communicating needsHow to identify what you actually need (hint: it's...2024-12-2736 minThe Lifestyle CEOHow to Actually Enjoy the Holidays | Stop Overwhelming Yourself with Perfect Christmas PlansSend us a textFeeling the pressure to create the perfect holiday season? Clinical Psychologist Katie and Marketing Expert Christina reveal why trying to do it all might be stealing your joy.Living abroad or running a business adds an extra layer of complexity to holiday planning. In this honest conversation, we're breaking down how to create a season that actually feels good (instead of just looking good on social media).Why traditional holiday plans might not serve you anymoreHow to create your own traditions without the guiltPractical ways to manage overwhelm during busy...2024-12-2021 minThe Lifestyle CEOSuccess Isn't What You Think It Is | Why Western Culture Has It Wrong About Money & HappinessSend us a textIn this raw and honest episode, we're diving deep into how moving to Bali completely transformed our view of success. Coming from London's marketing world and Australia's clinical practice, we thought we knew what "making it" looked like. But witnessing a culture where ceremonies matter more than overtime and family time trumps financial gain changed everything.We're sharing:Why Western "hustle culture" left us burnt outHow Bali's different priorities shocked our systemWhat happened when we stopped chasing milestonesThe uncomfortable truth about "busy culture"Why success is about your e...2024-12-1334 minThe Lifestyle CEOStop Dreading Networking: How to Build Real ConnectionsSend us a textTired of forced networking and superficial small talk? Join Clinical Psychologist Katie and Marketing Expert Christina as they dive into what meaningful connection really looks like in both business and life.Discover:Why traditional networking events often miss the markThe power of authentic conversations over elevator pitchesHow to create genuine connections in business settingsBuilding communities that foster real relationshipsNavigating social anxiety in networking spacesThe value of diverse perspectives in community buildingWhy rushing to "get value" kills genuine connectionFrom running successful women's meetups to navigating awkward networking events, Katie...2024-12-0628 minThe Lifestyle CEOThe Art of Slowing Down | Why Rest Makes You More SuccessfulSend us a textEver feel guilty for taking a break? In this candid conversation, Katie and Christina challenge the "always-on" culture and reveal why rest isn't just important, it's strategic for success.Learn more about:Why high-achieving women struggle to slow downThe hidden cost of constant productivityHow to plan meaningful breaks without guiltCreating space for creativity and clear thinkingSimple ways to prioritise what matters mostThe three pillars of relationship balanceThis isn't another episode about self-care, it's about strategic rest that leads to better decisions, stronger relationships, and sustainable success. Learn how...2024-11-2918 minThe Lifestyle CEOSocial Media Success Without Faking It: Finding Your Authentic Voice OnlineSend us a textJoin Katie (Clinical Psychologist) and Christina (Marketing Expert) as they dive deep into the challenges of navigating social media as business owners. In this candid conversation, they discuss:Finding your authentic voice on social mediaOvercoming imposter syndrome as experienced professionalsThe balance between expertise and relatabilityWhy instant gratification culture is affecting business growthThe importance of enjoying the journey rather than chasing perfectionKatie and Christina share their personal struggles and insights about stepping into the social media space while maintaining professional integrity. Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or...2024-11-2226 minThe Lifestyle CEOReintroducing The Lifestyle CEO: Meet Katie & ChristinaSend us a textWelcome to this new season of The Lifestyle CEO! We're Katie & Christina, and for our first episode in this new season, our conversation happened exactly how we wanted it to – authentic, unfiltered, and real. From how we met to our deeper discussions about breaking free from the "busy addiction," this episode sets the foundation for everything we believe in.We dive into why we started this podcast – because we saw a need for real conversations about creating a life on your own terms. Between Christina's journey of building a successful marketing agen...2024-11-1554 minThe Lifestyle CEOMonk Mode - This Is What It Takes To Win In 2023!Send us a textRight guys - it's nearly the end of March and we know you're all feeling a bit sluggish when it comes to that motivation needed to hit your goals for the year.Gone is the January motivation, we're almost at the end of Q1 and we get it, things get busy, life gets in the way, other things come up. But we also know you're a go getter, and you don't want to get to the end of 2023 having not achieved what you set out to do.So let...2023-03-2833 minThe Lifestyle CEOHow deleting social media changed our life – the true affects scrolling is having on you daily lifeSend us a textHow much is social media affecting your daily life?Do you get stuck in a scroll hole and eventually re-surface feeling overwhelmed, deflated and confused?Us too – so this month we decided to delete our social media’s (yes all of them) to see what changes it caused on our mindset and general wellbeing. And the results, after only one week, have been incredible. In this week’s episode find out what led us to the decision to come off social media, how it has affected our daily l...2023-03-1234 minThe Lifestyle CEOBusiness strategies, hiring a team and when to get lawyers involved - listeners questions answered!Send us a textThis week we are doing things slightly different and answering questions sent to us by previous interviewee and avid listener, Ian - founder of CBDiablo! Ian has sent us in some really interesting, if not slightly tricky questions that we are answering based on our varied experience over the years. These questions range from how to build a team, dealing with tricky customers, staying true to your vision, when to get lawyers involved and more! We found this such a cool way of answering questions that we might not usually cover/think to...2023-01-2033 minThe Lifestyle CEOOvercoming imposter syndrome and living your best lifeSend us a textWelcome back to this week’s episode of the corporate dropouts! This week we are revisiting a topic that we have covered previously, but with new wisdom and learnings gained since the previous episode two years ago! That’s right - we are talking, Imposter syndrome! Aka lack of self confidence, fear of being unworthy/undeserving, scared to dream too big etc etc.Sadly we’re not here to tell you we can cure you of ever feeling this way again, but we are here to give you some real fa...2023-01-1333 minThe Lifestyle CEOThe Books That Changed by Life in 2022, pt 2Send us a textIn this week's solo episode, hosted by TLC's other avid reader, Ellie, I discuss the 5 books that made a significant impact on my year. I have always liked reading but got massively more into in 2022. So in this podcast I discuss the top books I read that “changed my life,” here they are:1. The Law of Attraction by Jerry and Esther Hicks2. Positively Wealthy by Emma Mumford3. The Magic by Rhonda Byrne4. Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill5. The Four Agreements by Don Miguel RuizI wo...2023-01-0625 minThe Lifestyle CEOHeading into 2023 - what we learnt in 2022 and why we will be taking it into the New Year!Send us a textA lot of people go running head first into the new year - ‘new year, new me’ and all. But often, by forgetting to look back at the year just gone we lose touch with a lot of vital lessons - both positive and negative - that we should be taking into next year.Reflecting on the year past is a great exercise to do during the last few days of the year. Read back through your journal (however cringe/painful), reflect on goals achieved, or not, reflect on what patterns of beha...2022-12-3034 minThe Lifestyle CEOBooks That Changed My Life in 2022Send us a textIn this week's solo episode, hosted by TLC's avid reader Christina, she discusses the 3 books that have changed her life in 2022 which she would recommend to anyone who asks. As always, personal development books frequent the list but other hobby based books also get a look in this year as Christina discusses the burn out you can feel when you focus solely on development books! Make time for other enjoyments too!In this list you will hear about:1. The Everyday Hero Manifesto by Robin Sharma2. Do Less b...2022-12-2418 minThe Lifestyle CEOThe Simple Hack for Achieving All Your Goals in 2023Send us a textThe Simple Hack for Achieving all your goals in 2023 It’s almost 2023 – here’s the most simple way to actually feel successful next year!Guess what – here’s another podcast that is talking about hitting your goals in 2023. But we do things differently at The Corporate Dropouts! And both of us achieved all our goals in 2022, so we have a bit of experience in this field. We will introduce our super simple way to get the year off to a winning start, as well as reflecting on the year we’...2022-12-1536 minThe Lifestyle CEOHitting a plateau with your goals? It’s time to look inwards and do the shadow work to look for blockers | S3E5Send us a textWelcome back to series 3!!This week we want to talk about shadow work! Now, if you don't know what this is, that's okay. Shadow work is almost like self therapy. It's getting really honest with yourself and addressing the blocks you are feeling that are stopping you from levelling up. Do you feel like you've hit a plateau in life? Even though you're hitting your 10k a day, eating your protein, organising your day to a T, you still feel stuck? That's exactly how we felt! 2022-11-0436 minThe Lifestyle CEOFinding a perfect routine for optimum productivity, finding a balance and keeping yourself accountable | S3 E4Send us a textWelcome back to series 3, and this time you can watch us in action, as well as listen to us waffle on, as per.This week we have ditched the wine (can't handle the hangovers) and discuss how we are finding our perfect routine for optimum productivity. We find being out if a routine really triggers our anxiety and makes working productively very hard!! We wanted to share with you the ways we have found that help us stay on track, and keep the anxiety and guilt at...2022-10-2839 minThe Lifestyle CEOHow to manage the ebs and flows of life, our new ways to deal with anxiety and tracking out cycles | EP3 S3Send us a textWelcome back to series 3, and this time you can watch us in action on YouTube, as well as listen to us waffle on, as per.This week we have a glass of wine and chin-wag about our ways to deal with anxiety. We found our anxiety creeps up when we feel less busy, and less "distracted" (dont worry, we are in therapy).We know this is probably the case for most people, especially when running your own business, you feel guilty not doing anything!!Ebs and flows...2022-10-2138 minThe Lifestyle CEOCrystals for business, goal reflections, and difficult clients | The Corporate Dropouts | S3 EP2Send us a textWelcome back to series 3, and this time you can watch us in action, as well as listen to us waffle on as per, over a glass of wine (of course). This week we chat about the week we have had since our last ep. This includes a deep dive crystals have changed our lives! After reading Positively Wealthy by Emma Mumford, we went on a crystal adventure which we talk about in this ep, and we provide our recommendations for both business purposes and personal life. We also chat...2022-10-1441 minThe Lifestyle CEOLaw of Attraction, Fitness Goals and Not Feeling Burnt Out | The Corporate Dropouts Podcast | S3 EP1Send us a textWelcome back to series 3, and this time you can watch us in action, as well as listen to us waffle on as per, over a glass of wine (of course). This week we have a MAJOR catchup about what the last year has looked like for us, from discovering The Law of Attraction, to our parents getting divorced (after 35 years together), to messy break ups, and talking about burn out and our ways to manage it!We also delve into our fitness routines which stick, daily habits and LOADS...2022-10-0739 minThe Lifestyle CEOUniversity degrees, product business and creating an effective business plan - Season finale interview with Ellie Gough (the other half of The Lifestyle CEO & The Corporate Dropouts)Send us a textIn the series finale we interview Ellie (the other half of the Corporate Dropouts) who is right in the throws of setting up her lingerie line, Untold Story.Setting up a product business, especially in the fashion industry, is no mean feat and it's incredible to hear about Ellie's journey so far and everything she's faced. Ellie is a keen planner so has known she wanted to start her own business since university and has been saving and planning ever since - something that especially for a product business is key.2021-11-1641 minThe Lifestyle CEOMotherhood, Mindset and the Life of a Corporate Dropout - Interview with Christina Gough (one half of The Corporate Dropouts & Lifestyle CEO)Send us a textAs we start rounding up this season of The Corporate Dropouts we wanted to put the two most well known Corporate Dropouts, our hosts Christina and Ellie. This week we are putting Christina on the other side of the microphone and discussing her journey so far. Christina started her first business Formation Marketing 5 years ago, growing it to six figures in the first 12 months. She has gone on to grow it to a successful marketing agency for start ups and SMEs and continues to run it today but has gone on...2021-11-0241 minThe Lifestyle CEODo you need a degree to become an entrepreneur? Interview with Millie Talbot, Coira LtdSend us a textDepending on what school you went to, and your parents perspective on it, getting a degree can be an assumed right of passage for many. But for some, choosing to go straight into work can seem like the preferred option - although this doesn't always go down well.For our interview with Millie, we start right at the beginning of her career - as in, from when she left school and decided university wasn't for her. Going through her road to success in the fashion industry is an incredible insightful one...2021-10-1155 minThe Lifestyle CEOHow specific should you go in your niche? How to attract an investor? How to find a community and support group? So many questions answered by Lily of Reform the Fold & Andy of Captivate GroupSend us a textWelcome back to the Corporate Dropouts! On this week’s episode we have not one but TWO amazing guests in conversation with us. This one is interesting as we have both the entrepreneur and the investor on – so we are getting two sides of the coin told on one juicy episode. Let us tell you more…. So Lily – a digital marketing guru who is THE go to for fashion and retail brands worked for VERY for about ten years, during which she got both technical digital skills as well as brand side creative...2021-10-0450 minThe Lifestyle CEOIs manifesting our future goals really something we should be doing? Interview with Ashlie Lisanne, Founder of The Harmony ArmySend us a textOk guys, the subject of manifestation. chakras and human design is something Ellie and Christina have got quite interested in during the last few years - however, we are quite aware that this may be something that is more understood in the US rather than the UK and so we wanted to get an expert onto the podcast to discuss what it is, how it works, what the benefits are and if there is anything scientific behind it to help us believe in it a bit more?We wanted to bring...2021-09-2742 minThe Lifestyle CEOReinventing an industry and taking control of your wealth - Interview with Christina Christoforou - Money expert and CFOSend us a textOn this week's episode we are interviewing virtual CFO and finance QUEEN Christina Christoforou. Christina has worked in finance for 20 years and is a UK qualified accountant, and now helps online business and service providers scale their business with more profit and cash in the bank.Finance is typically a word we as business owners pass off to our hired accountant and only tend to thin about it when the VAT and tax bills arrive. Christina is hear to change that stigma and help business owners take back control...2021-09-2255 minThe Lifestyle CEOThis is a man's world - Interview with Anika of Aurea Search on working in a male dominated industry, becoming an accidental entrepreneur and the lessons from a B2B businessSend us a textThis week we are chatting to Anika, Founder of Aurea Search. Anika is very much a woman in a mans world, but has she let that stop her - hell no!! She dominates this industry, and the conversation telling her stories of start up woes (she has had a fair few legal issues on the way), explaining how her feminine energy has helped make her the success she is and why B2B Tech recruitment in the Nordics is such a great industry to be in. This is an interview where w...2021-09-1437 minThe Lifestyle CEOCorporate vs Dropout life, Start Up vs Acquisitions - Interview with Alistair Gough, our most seasoned corporate and dropout guestSend us a textOn this week's episode we are interviewing our own father, the man to thank for the entrepreneurial spirit we benefit from (although our mother is equally entrepreneurial minded herself). Alistair, who now runs £40m business Ocee International (which he took overin 12 years ago when it was turning over just £4m), also had an incredibly successful career in corporate life over 29 years. We think it's fair to say this interview is packed FULL of incredible advice, wisdom and tips for anyone starting there journey to show just how big you can...2021-09-0641 minThe Lifestyle CEORunning a side hustle and day job alongside each other - Interview with Freya of Gather and GrazeSend us a text Welcome to this episode of The Corporate Dropouts. This week we are speaking to Freya who has created a very successful side hustle, Gather and Graze, and is planning to keep is as that – a side hustle. She also works at an advertising firm and loves having the variety of both to be able to keep her creative juices flowing. §Unlike most, she is happy keeping the two running side by side. Gather and Graze provides grazing table for events, parties etc and became particularly successful over lockdown. Balancing the t...2021-08-2930 minThe Lifestyle CEOBreaking the mould – is going straight from university to starting up on your own a blessing or a curse? Lessons from Posie Lingerie founder on why she avoided corporate life altogether and how it’s affected her journey – good and bad.Send us a textBreaking the mould – is going straight from university to starting up on your own a blessing or a curse? Lessons from Posie Lingerie founder on why she avoided corporate life altogether and how it’s affected her journey – good and bad. We have broken the mould with this one – our latest interview – with Posie, founder of Posie Lingerie – is not a Corporate Dropout, in the sense that she never actually went into Corporate Life in the first place! Quite an unusual decision, going straight from university to starting her own lingerie brand – and o...2021-08-2232 minThe Lifestyle CEOCannabis and the importance of being truly authentic when building a product business – interview with Ian and Sam from CBDiabloSend us a textCannabis – an industry that has truly exploded in the last 2 years, and it has been suggested that the market for it could surpass the £2billion mark by 2024. Succeeding in this type of market is certainly not without its challenges, especially in the UK which still stops CBD businesses from promoting their products on social channels or google, and is very strict around the type of messaging that can be used. So speaking to Ian and Sam from CBDiablo – arguably one of the most successful CBD brands in the UK – was incre...2021-08-1558 minThe Lifestyle CEOIs every passion a profit maker? And other lessons learned from a seasoned entrepreneur. Interview with Kate Bennett of Maid Green & A Clean EducationSend us a textWe are back baby! Season 2 has officially began and this season we are so excited to be focussing purely on interviewing those in the driving seat of their careers, who have taken the leap and created their ideal life by dropping out of corporate life and starting their own business.Our first guest for Episode 1 is Kate Bennett, of Maid Green and A Clean Education.Kate started her journey 12 years ago when she set up her first business - finding her niche which skyrocketed her to success - and...2021-08-0735 minThe Lifestyle CEOEpisode 15 - Wine Time - What to do when you fall out of your routineSend us a textAnother chit chat over some wine, as you get to know us a bit better while we discuss what happens when we fall off our 'bandwagon' - essentially out of our routine, which stops us performing at our best.I'm sure you can all relate. You know what a perfect day looks, and feels, like - but sometimes, it can all just get thrown off for whatever reason and then it is so hard to get back into it!!Listen as we share our experiences and how we get...2021-05-2239 minThe Lifestyle CEOEpisode 14 - Starting a successful side hustle, with Hannah Miller, SMOJOSend us a textThis week we interview Hannah Miller, who created her side hustle 'SMOJO' while on furlough during lockdown 1.0. What started as a hobby to keep her mental health in check has become a successful side hustle, viral Instagram brand and has secured numerous collaborations and wholesale opportunities. Her story is so fascinating and we use this episode to really delve into the effect lockdown has had on mental health and how a creative outlet like @smojohome helped Hannah. Side hustles, wholesale, collaboarations and building a product business - what more could you wa...2021-05-1536 minThe Lifestyle CEOEpisode 13 - Managing your money as you start your entrepreneurial journey with Yvonne Tran from The Twenties BudgetSend us a textThis week we are joined by Yvonne from The Twenties Budget, who is an expert in helping people manage their money in a fuss free and inspiring way. We all know how hard and overwhelming it can be when setting u your business and how you will be able to finance this next chapter.Hear all about Yvonne journey as a Corporate Dropout, as well as her top tips for fixing your finances for a successful future.For access to her top tips and more financial resources sign up...2021-05-0932 minThe Lifestyle CEOEpisode 12 - What is PR and why should you use it to launch your business??Send us a textEveryone talks about social media marketing these days, and everyone seems to be a social media marketer at the same time. However, to really stand out when launching your business you need to think about the other marketing channels available to you, and how to use them. One of these being PR. What the hell is PR we hear you ask?Well, listen in and we'll tell you exactly what is it, why you should do it, and how to use it for your business. We...2021-05-0129 minThe Lifestyle CEOEpisode 11 - The challenges of becoming an entrepreneur todaySend us a textIn this week's episode Ellie & Christina discuss the challenges people face as they become entrepreneurs in today's world. Covid aside, loneliness, imposter syndrome, building a team, deciding on whether you should have a business partner etc are all common issues faced by people as they start their journeys.In this episode we will go through these challenges and discuss how to overcome them.Sign up to thelifestyleceo.co.uk for more tips, tricks, habits and routines to ensure your entrepreneurial journey is a success.Website: www.lifestyleceo...2021-04-2535 minThe Lifestyle CEOEpisode 10 - The Wardrobe Staples for Every Corporate DropoutSend us a textIn this week's mini episode we're bringing you our top staple clothing items needed for building a wardrobe fit for any occasion. When you become an entrepreneur it can be tough to distinguish who you are from who you think you should be/how you should dress - but it's important to find your own style and own confidence, which all feeds into your personal brandThis episode is designed to help everyone ensure they have the basics, and then can build from it to create their own style a...2021-04-1720 minThe Lifestyle CEOEpisode 9: Using social media to grow your businessSend us a textOn this weeks episode we are diving into the world of social media, and how you should be using it to launch and grow your business. It can be incredibly overwhelming trying to figure out how, what, where and when when it comes to social media and it then gets left as something to 'deal with later'. But social can be an incredibly powerful platform to grow an audience of buyers in a free way and should be utilised to the best of its ability.This podcast, alongside the s...2021-04-1037 minThe Lifestyle CEOEpisode 8: The 5am Club Experiment - the secret to a perfect daySend us a textWe recently read the 5am club by Robin Sharma and the teachings within it are something we know will immensely increase the success rate at which businesses grow, as well as hitting personal goals. As you know, we love to practise what we preach, so this week we both undertook the 5am club experiment - implementing the practises and teachings within the book to see if it can really make our life and success rate better, On today's Epsiode we review the teachings we implanted over the last week and have e...2021-04-0336 minThe Lifestyle CEOEpisode 7: Living your 'why' and growing a following with Emma Worollo from The Playful DenSend us a textOn this week's podcast we are joined by our first guest, Emma Worollo. Emma is just starting her second foray into entrepreneurship having grown her first business The Ouneapple Lounge, successfully over the last 10 years.On the episode we discuss everything she's learnt from the first time around, why living her 'why' through her career is so important, how to grow an instagram following - and how to do its all around a young family.Find out more about Emma and The Playful Den :Instagram @the_playful...2021-03-2834 minThe Lifestyle CEOEpisode 6: Wine Time, Becoming a Dropout - Our Journey's So FarSend us a textIn this week's episode we're getting open and honest, with the help of one or two glasses of vino, about our journey's when becoming entrepreneurs. Chatting about how we took the leap, what made us do it, the mistakes and learnings along the way - this is like a fun catch up with the girls over drinks. Join us and get to know us a bit better.Follow us @thelifestyleceo_ and head to thelifestyleceo.co.uk to sign up for membership and become a drop out too! W...2021-03-2136 minThe Lifestyle CEOEpisode 5: Books that have changed our livesSend us a textOn this weeks episode we discuss four books that have had a profound effect on our lives and how we approach business.When we first started out on our entrepreneurial journeys, books were incredible sources of knowledge and wisdom for us, which have really opened our minds up to different ways of living, working and everything else. These books in particular have had a lasting effect on us and we wanted to provide you with a overview to see if they would be something worth reading for your journey t...2021-03-1425 minThe Lifestyle CEOEpisode 4: How to overcome imposter syndrome and your fear of judgementSend us a textIn this weeks episode, we discuss a syndrome that is so common amongst entrepreneurs (and most people) and how to overcome it to ensure it doesn't hold you back from starting or succeeding. We also discuss the similar allodoxaphobia or simply the fear of being judged and how the rise of social media has only made this more common.As always we leave you with actionable tips to improve on these, and you can find our action plan at thelifestyleceo.co.uk as well! Website: www.lifestyleceo.co...2021-03-0738 minThe Lifestyle CEOEpisode 2: How to set goals - and actually stick to themSend us a textHow are you getting on with your 2021 goals so far? If you're anything like the majority, you will probably have slipped off the bandwagon by now. Maybe you've resurfaced them for Lent but it's likely by the end of the year, much like 92% of the population, you won't have achieved what you set out to.That's right - only 8% of people achieve their goals each year...As wantrepreneurs, it is imperative to the success of your business that you become a goal-getter and create a mindset of achievement.2021-02-2824 minThe Lifestyle CEOEpisode 3: The Basics - How to maximise the success of your start upSend us a textGot an amazing passion that you want to make profit from? Got a start-up idea but no idea where to actually start?Here from both sides of the business coin - service based and product based - about what it takes to actually start a SUCCESSFUL business from the get go. Many people can register a business and buy a domain, but how many are actually successful? Using the marketing and brand strategy guides, as well as learning from our mistakes, we will talk you through what you need...2021-02-2828 minThe Lifestyle CEOEpisode 1: Welcome to The Corporate DropoutsSend us a textIn this first episode, hosts Ellie and Christina will introduce you to the podcast, explain a bit about their individual journeys to entrepreneurial living and let you know what's in store for future podcasts. If you are a 'wantrepreneur' looking for help and support as you set up your start-up - head to thelifestyleceo.co.uk - a hub designed to bring together everything you need to know about business. We dismiss all the incorrect information and provide a safe space for startups to ask questions, bounce off each other and...2021-02-2816 min