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Say it Sister...The First Chapter: Celebrating Season One of Say It SisterSend us a textAfter nine months of powerful conversations that have reached listeners in 85% of Europe and across six continents, Lucy and Karen are taking a well-deserved summer break. In this reflective season finale, they celebrate the unexpected journey of Say It Sister and the global community they've built from Vancouver to Kuala Lumpur.What started as friends having courageous conversations has evolved into a platform where both hosts and listeners process world events together. The hosts share how the podcast became their sanctuary during tumultuous times, allowing them to approach difficult topics with...2025-07-1820 min
Say it Sister...Helen Parker: Brain surgery gave me the confidence I never knew I neededSend us a textHelen Parker shares her transformative journey from corporate workaholic to confidence coach after surviving brain surgery and discovering the power of embodied confidence through Brazilian carnival culture.• From corporate success to burnout – Helen's 20-year career including 14 years at O2 where she ran social impact programs while working 70-80 hour weeks• The turning point came in 2014 when she unexpectedly lost movement on her right side, leading to emergency brain surgery• During her seven-month recovery, she experienced profound shifts in consciousness and began her healing journey• After retraining as a clinical h...2025-07-1140 minSay it Sister...True empowerment comes from within, not from others giving you permissionSend us a textLucy and Karen explore the concept of empowerment, what it means personally and professionally, and why those who feel empowered from within are more likely to empower others around them.• Empowerment has become a buzzword, but true empowerment is about internal agency and freedom of choice• Leaders often say they want to empower teams but struggle to genuinely share power and trust others' decisions• The worst relationships teach us the most about empowerment by showing us what disempowerment feels like• Societal taboos and expectations create invisible barriers to women's...2025-07-0434 minSay it Sister...Ageism. Too Young, Too Old, Never Just Right?Send us a textLucy and Karen explore how we can reclaim our power by embracing our age rather than seeing it as a problem to fix, sharing personal experiences of navigating ageism throughout their careers and personal lives. They discuss the liberating perspective shifts that come with midlife and the importance of finding champions at every stage.• Finding confidence to be authentically yourself regardless of age• Navigating workplace dynamics when being perceived as "too young" or "too old"• Different approaches to handling ageism: downplaying versus amplifying femininity• The joy of finding intergen...2025-06-2733 minSay it Sister...Your Anger Has a Message for YouSend us a textWe explore anger as a wise messenger that tells us something isn't right, showing up to inform us of injustice, boundaries crossed, or betrayal. Our podcast was born from the simmering rage that many women experience during perimenopause – anger that's been pushed down our whole lives but rises as hormones fluctuate.• Recognising anger as information rather than something shameful or dangerous• Developing techniques to channel anger constructively rather than destructively• Understanding how anger often covers deeper emotions like sadness or hurt• Learning the physical impact of suppressed anger including...2025-06-2034 min
Say it Sister...Sonja Leason : From Homeless to HealedSend us a textLucy and Karen welcome Sonja Leason, a resilient entrepreneur who transformed her life from homeless teenager to successful business owner and author. Sonja shares her powerful journey of healing from trauma and discovering purpose through helping others align their businesses with their authentic stories.• Running away from home at 16 with just £150 and finding "earth angels" who helped along the way• Experiencing homelessness, toxic relationships, and surviving in difficult circumstances for years• Facing a critical turning point when her son became seriously ill, prompting her to challenge conventional systems• Embarking...2025-06-1336 min
Say it Sister...Sue Aspinall : Trust yourself, you know more than you think.Send us a textBuilt on a long career as a teacher, Headteacher and Executive Leader across Asia, Europe and the UK, Sue Aspinall has recently expanded her work to include leadership coaching and training at www.Embracing-Leadership.comIntent on transforming school systems from the inside out, Sue co-designs equitable, evidence-informed and caring leadership practices that empower leaders. She weaves her extensive experience as a solo traveller into her programmes, writing and talks, using personal stories to share wisdom, inspire connection and provoke action.Sue cohosts ‘She Leads Because She Can...2025-06-0641 minSay it Sister...Breaking Free from Good Girl ChainsSend us a textWe explore the concept of "good girl conditioning" and its profound impact on women's lives, examining how these deeply embedded societal messages shape our behaviors, emotions, and self-perception.• Recognizing the gendered messages we received as children – the "don'ts" for girls versus boys• Understanding how this conditioning manifests in people-pleasing, fear of disappointment, and difficulty setting boundaries• Exploring the pendulum swing between "good girl" and "rebel" that many women experience• Finding liberation in midlife through perimenopause and learning to trust your authentic voice• Breaking the cycle with the next generat...2025-05-3038 min
Say it Sister...Grace Olson . Animal Healing: When Trauma Transforms into Your Life's CallingSend us a textRising through challenge and transforming life's hardest moments into portals for growth, healing and deeper purpose is the foundation of personal development and authentic living.• Grace Olson, therapist, author and animal lover shares her journey from birth trauma to healing through horses• PTSD and postnatal depression led Grace to discover the healing power of animals• A horse brought Grace and her daughter together, teaching her love manifests in different ways beyond feelings• Breaking free from expectations and family pressures helped Grace find her authentic path• Working with terminal i...2025-05-2339 min
Say it Sister...Jago - Emotional Intelligence: The Key to Authentic Personal BrandingSend us a textWe welcome Steve Richards and Ryan O'Keeffe of Jago. They believe that personal branding is about being the real you. It’s about authentic leadership. They are EQ experts, anthropologists, film makers and storytellers and Male Allies to women.When women have male allies supporting them, they become braver, more visible and more authentic. This episode explores how personal branding and emotional intelligence serve as foundations for women's empowerment.• Personal branding isn't about manufacturing an image but understanding who you truly are and communicating that authentically• Women often focus...2025-05-1645 minSay it Sister...The Power of Peak Life ExperiencesSend us a textLucy and Karen explore how peak life experiences permanently change us, sharing stories of transformational moments and the wisdom they've gained from them.• Lucy describes her life-changing trip to Costa Rica, including a magical encounter with sloths and a profound moment of presence during a horse riding excursion• Karen shares her challenging journey to motherhood, including conception difficulties, the moment she discovered she was pregnant, and a frightening health scare while in Delhi• The importance of creating intentional sisterhood connections and how this transforms group dynamics• How leadership evolves...2025-05-0938 minSay it Sister...Nicole Allison: One Woman's Quest to Revolutionise FootballSend us a textNicole Allison, owner of Worcester City Women FC, shares her journey from player to football club owner and her mission to create spaces where women's sport isn't an afterthought. She illustrates how standalone women's football clubs can create blueprints for others to follow while measuring success beyond just trophies and revenue.• Growing up as "the only girl" playing football until opportunities disappeared at secondary school• Pursuing a career in the business side of football despite no clear pathway or visible role models• Creating Worcester City Women as an indepe...2025-05-0243 min
Say it Sister...James Brown: From Croydon to Vogue: How a Kid from Croydon Changed Fashion ForeverSend us a textLegendary hairstylist James Brown takes us back to the 90s, sharing how he revolutionized the beauty industry by championing natural looks over the excessive styling that dominated fashion magazines.• Coming from Croydon on a youth training scheme earning just £27.50 per week• Creating Kate Moss's first Vogue cover and becoming the youngest hairdresser ever to achieve this milestone• Living in the now-famous flat at 56 Brewer Street that became a hub for the 90s creative scene• Transforming beauty standards by enhancing women's natural features rather than masking them• Experiencing the freedom...2025-04-2547 minSay it Sister...From Competition to Collaboration: The Wise Woman's PathSend us a textWe explore the transformative power of female collaboration and how embracing different leadership styles creates magic that couldn't exist otherwise. Moving beyond competition to collaboration unlocks parts of ourselves that would remain dormant in isolation, showing how we are truly greater than the sum of our parts.• Women thrive through collaborative partnerships rather than competitive, scarcity-based mindsets• The "emotional handshake" of trust and honesty creates a foundation stronger than any formal contract• Different feminine leadership styles complement each other, from visionary mountain-top seers to deep-diving truth seekers• Self-awareness about pe...2025-04-1827 minSay it Sister...Wisdom Within: How Rest and Recovery Become Your Leadership SuperpowerSend us a textWe explore how feminine leadership qualities like rest, recovery and collaboration serve as powerful antidotes to today's hustle culture. In a world obsessed with constant productivity and competition, we make the case for slowing down to access our deeper wisdom.• Rest and recovery as essential leadership strengths rather than signs of laziness• Personal stories of growing up with conflicting messages about rest• How perimenopause heightens awareness of energy boundaries• The importance of understanding your "social battery" and honoring its limits• Learning to recognize physical sensations as intuitive guidance2025-04-1126 minSay it Sister...The Wisdom Within: Reconnecting to Your Natural Intuitive PowerSend us a textWisdom lives inside all of us, yet we've been trained to doubt ourselves and look for validation elsewhere. Our natural intuition, deep wisdom, and gut instincts are powerful tools that women already possess but often ignore in favor of external guidance.• Women's wisdom has been systematically eroded and suppressed throughout history• True wisdom differs from intellect – it's found in everyday people with depth that can't be taught in books• Science confirms our bellies contain 72,000 nerve endings that communicate important information• Wisdom isn't about age but about connecting to the knowin...2025-04-0440 minSay it Sister...Emma Streets Pt 2: Finding Your Voice in a World of CrisisSend us a textLucy and Karen welcome back Emma Streets, a leader in reputation management, to discuss navigating global crisis, preserving personal agency, and finding wisdom in challenging times. They explore how women can maintain their voice in a world that often seeks to silence them.• Finding balance between staying informed and protecting mental health in a 24/7 news cycle• Setting personal boundaries around news consumption while maintaining professional awareness• Strategies for processing difficult information without becoming overwhelmed• The value of age and experience in crisis management situations• Why comparing yourself to others...2025-03-2825 minSay it Sister...Seeds of Change: Why This Spring Could Transform Your LifeSend us a textLucy and Karen explore how spring's return mirrors our own journey toward light, balance and feminine power through personal stories and wisdom about seasonal transformation.• Acknowledging both the light and dark within ourselves to become more authentic and embodied• Reconnecting to the feminine through natural rhythms like spring equinox and celestial cycles• Finding balance between masculine drive and feminine receptivity by "moving into the back of our bodies"• Healing our relationship with our inner maiden by reclaiming joy and unfiltered expression• Using nature as medicine to regulate our nervou...2025-03-2136 minSay it Sister...The Feminist Journey: Overcoming Patriarchy and Finding Your VoiceSend us a textLucy and Karen explore the challenges faced by women in today's world and share acts of positivity to become better allies to ourselves and others in this second part of their International Women's Day series.• Recent history of women's rights in the UK, including that women couldn't open bank accounts until 1975 and marital rape wasn't illegal until 1992• Common misconceptions about feminism, emphasizing that feminists are not anti-men but seeking equality• The impact of patriarchal systems on both women and men, and the need for men's healing circles• Personal experien...2025-03-1430 min
Say it Sister...International Women's Day, Let's Speak Up for EqualitySend us a textToday, we dive deep into the discussions of empowerment and equality as we celebrate International Women's Day. We explore our journeys and the importance of sharing our stories to inspire others. • Our paths crossed through self-discovery and a shared desire to empower women • The significance of International Women's Day and its themes • Statistics highlighting the stark realities of gender parity • Acknowledgment of historical women who inspire us today • Discussing the challenges women still face, including discrimination and violence • The crucial call to action for women to use their voices a...2025-03-0732 minSay it Sister...Why Women Should Stand Together Instead of ApartSend us a textThe episode centres around fostering sisterhood amid the frictions of modern feminism. We dive into the sister wound, examining how deep-rooted societal constructs lead to competition among women rather than collaboration. - Insights into the sister wound and its impact on relationships between women - Discussion on the challenges women face today regarding feminism - Renouncing the concept of misandry as a misunderstanding - Aligning support for authentic empowerment and rejecting diluted buzzwords - Personal stories about healing and building bridges among women - Tips for moving...2025-02-2855 minSay it Sister...Crisis Management: Emma Streets on Feminine Wisdom and ResilienceSend us a textEmma Streets is a powerful woman. One of the only women operating at board level in Crisis Management. Emma has spent more than a decade in integrated brand and specialist PR agencies, as well as consulting at Board level for one of the UK’s largest companies.Navigating crises requires not just skills but a keen intuition, especially from women in the industry. In this episode, we explore the importance of feminine wisdom and the profound impact mental health has on leaders facing turbulent times, alongside key strategies for managing crises ef...2025-02-2128 minSay it Sister...Valentines special: love, relationships and loving yourself firstSend us a textThis episode invites listeners to explore the multifaceted nature of love, with a special emphasis on the importance of self-love. Through personal stories and shared experiences, we discuss how self-love serves as the foundation for all other types of love and relationships, offering practical insights on nurturing it daily. • Reflecting on the significance of Valentine's Day • Discussing the seven forms of love beyond romantic love • Understanding the importance of self-love as a foundation for healthy relationships • Recognising self-harm versus self-love in personal experiences • Exploring the balance between self-care and s...2025-02-1447 min
Say it Sister...Embracing Sistershood and Breaking Barriers: Patricia CorsiSend us a textThe episode explores the transformative power and necessity of women's support within sisterhood. Patricia Corsi shares her inspiring journey of creating Good Latinas for Good, emphasising the importance of mentorship, community, and women's empowerment while breaking down barriers and changing societal narratives. • Personal stories of connection and transformation • Recognising the unique challenges faced by Latin women • The significance of fostering supportive environments • Challenging competitive narratives among women • The role of mentorship in empowering through shared experiences • Addressing the stigma surrounding motherhood and career • Commitment to emotional intelligenc...2025-02-0747 min
Say it Sister...Embracing Self-Love: Jules Von Hepp's Journey to Body Confidence and AuthenticitySend us a textThis episode explores the transformative power of self-acceptance and body positivity through discussions with Jules Von Hepp, a spray tan artist and advocate. We reflect on societal pressures, the importance of community, and the journey toward finding peace with our bodies. • Conversation about vulnerability and intimacy in the spray tanning experience • The impact of societal beauty standards on self-image • Exploring aging and evolving perceptions of beauty • tips for cultivating body love through gratitude • Importance of surrounding oneself with positive influences • Music as a means of finding inner empowe...2025-01-3138 min