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Women Who Lead & ScaleTransforming Adversity into Opportunity: Lessons from Sarah PittendrighIn todays episode Aliya and Kelly speak to entrepreneur Sarah Pittendrigh who shares her remarkable journey from bankruptcy to building multiple successful businesses.
Sarah honestly discusses the emotional challenges she faced, including panic attacks and feelings of worthlessness, and how these experiences fuelled her determination to create a better life for her son. Sarah looks back on her first venture, simply bows and chair covers a wedding business, and the innovative strategies she employed to overcome obstacles, such as identifying market gaps and forming partnerships with hotels.
Sarah talks about her latest project, Sam & Dusty...
2025-10-281h 02
A Beginners Guide To Being A Grown UpE32- Sarah PittendrighSarah Pittendrigh is a true example of a serial entrepreneur that has experienced the full cycle.Losing it all in 2008, to rebuilding again from the dust as a single mum to become a multi award winning entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker and investor.At 53 she is embarking on her 4th start up creating a beautiful range of knitwear, designed by her, manufactured from British Wool, here in the UK.When not at work she enjoys country life with her family, horses, dogs and chickens.
2025-10-2041 min
Life. Reimagined. with Stacey RaySingle Mom. Bankrupt. Unstoppable: Sarah Pittendrigh’s Journey of Resilience"I put fear below purpose — I did it scared, but the purpose was more important than how I felt."
In this inspiring episode of Life. Reimagined., Stacey welcomes Sarah Pittendrigh, a multi-award-winning entrepreneur, mindset coach, motivational speaker, and author, to share her incredible journey from bankruptcy to business triumph and personal fulfillment. Sarah opens up about the life-shattering challenges she faced — from the collapse of a business that left her bankrupt and homeless as a single mother, to overcoming malignant melanoma twice — and how she found resilience, purpose, and success through it all. Together, Stacey and Sarah explor...
2025-06-2650 min
The Secrets of Learning & DevelopmentThe Mindset Shift You Need to Succeed: Lessons from Sarah Pittendrigh If you enjoyed this podcast, we'd love to hear from you! S3 E1: What does it take to rise from financial devastation and build a thriving business? In this episode of The Secrets of Learning and Development, we welcome Sarah Pittendrigh award-winning entrepreneur, investor, mentor, and author of The ICAN Method.Sarah’s story is a testament to resilience. After facing bankruptcy and losing everything, she rebuilt her life and went on to create multiple successful businesses, including a seven-figure empire. Through her ICAN Method, she has helped countless founders break free from limitations and cr...
2025-06-1233 min
A Cast of Entrepreneurs18. Rollercoaster Ride: Kimberley Cattin, Sarah Pittendrigh, Matt MavirWelcome back for another episode of A Cast of Entrepreneurs. Today, the cast is made up of three fantastic entrepreneurs from the North East. Hosts Elaine Stroud, Chief Executive of The Entrepreneurs’ Forum, and Sally Cowling, Head of Member Experience, are joined by: Kimberley Cattin; Co-Founder of SB1 Group. SB1 Group, under Kimberley's leadership, focuses on providing full-service private label support and elevating and creating new brands in the cosmetic space. Kimberley also owns WBCo Clinic, a luxury aesthetics clinic in Durham offering a range of treatments to help clients on th...
2024-05-1651 min
Robson Laidler - Business StuffFrom Bankrupt to a 7 Figure Business - Sarah Pittendrigh’s Journey | Ep. 115 Business Stuff PodcastIn this episode of Business Stuff Podcast, Martin Wardle talks to business coach and entrepreneur Sarah Pittendrigh about her business journey and approach to overcoming personal setbacks.
Some things discussed in this episode include:
- How Sarah went from bankruptcy to a 7 figure multi-award winning entrepreneur
- The significance of purpose and mindset when facing adversity
- How to overcome your limiting beliefs
- How to delegate to free up your personal and professional life
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2024-04-3027 min
Formidable Over FortyHaving, doing, and being enough with Sheridan StewartSheridan Stewart is an Australian broadcaster and author of I Am Enough – the book which recounts a 90-day challenge to find contentment through spending less, feeling happier, and focusing on the things that matter the most. On this episode of the Formidable Over Forty podcast, Sheridan shares the story of how she changed her approach to life. We hear how, after suffering with feelings of burnout and the demands of being pulled in so many different directions, Sheridan wrote her book as an antidote to the constant pressure we are under to do more, have more and be more. Formidable Ov...
2023-09-1436 min
Formidable Over FortyForecasting the Future with Jo FeeleyJo Feeley is Chief Executive at TrendBible, who forecast the future of life at home. Across her career as a trend forecaster spanning more than 20 years, Jo has won multiple awards and advised retailers, brands, charities, investors and governments all over the world. Her insights have been featured in publications including The Independent, Financial Times, and Radio 4. The purpose of Jo’s work is to help companies make meaningful change by using trends for good. On this episode of the Formidable Over Forty podcast, host Sarah Pittendrigh and Jo discuss what led Jo to a career in trend forecasting, how de...
2023-08-3149 min
Formidable Over FortyRedefining gender equity with Lisa KaplowitzLisa Kaplowitz is the Executive Director at the Rutgers Center for Women in Business, who remove barriers, build community, and empower women with the confidence and skills necessary to succeed as business leaders. Lisa combines industry and academic expertise to drive gender equity and equal representation and equal pay at all levels, from the home through to the workplace.On this episode of the Formidable Over Forty podcast, Lisa shares her learnings in gender equity, explaining how we need to reframe our approach and unlearn societal norms, moving from policy, to practice, to culture. Lisa also gives...
2023-08-1737 min
Formidable Over FortyLiving life to the full with Nicola WoodNicola Wood is a hairdresser for one day a week. She spends the rest striving to change the world for people with cancer and hair loss. Nicola founded The Wonderful Wig company, who offer personal, bespoke hair loss services, real hair wigs, and are an NHS-approved supplier to over 15 different hospitals and trusts around the North of England, and is passionate about educating others and lobbying for change in the industry. On this episode of the Formidable Over Forty podcast, we hear all about Nicola’s life and journey, from her cancer diagnosis, to finding her mission to...
2023-08-0339 min
Formidable Over FortyCreating social value with Bianca RobinsonBianca Robinson runs the national charity CEO Sleepout. CEO Sleepout call on business leaders, business owners, and senior executives to spend a night under the stars to unite to fight homelessness and poverty across the UK. Because of Bianca’s work, countless lives have been changed, with more than 5000 executives raising over £3million, which has been donated to over 100 charities.On this episode of the Formidable Over Forty podcast, we learn more about the social value and impact that Bianca is creating. From New Zealand to the North East, we follow Bianca’s journey through adversity and cance...
2023-07-2054 min
Formidable Over FortyGoing beyond the spotlight with Gail PorterGail Porter is a TV and radio personality, speaker, and activist. Gail’s journey has taken her through all sides of the media - from presenting children’s TV, to modelling, to reality TV, to creating hard-hitting documentaries, to stand-up comedy. On this episode of the Formidable Over Forty podcast, Gail’s bravery and optimism shine through as we go beyond the spotlight to find out more her life. Gail shares more about facing homelessness, debt, hair loss, and mental health challenges, along with giving actionable advice to support anyone who may be facing similar situations. Formidable Over Forty. You’re never...
2023-07-0642 min
Formidable Over FortyEnriching your life with travel with Kate WickersAuthor and travel journalist Kate Wickers’ career has taken her all over the globe – from swimming with penguins in the Galapagos to walking the Great Wall of China! Kate’s debut travel memoir, Shape of a Boy, was listed by National Geographic Traveller in the nine best travel books for 2022 and her travel writing has featured in The Telegraph, The Daily Mail, The Scotsman, and more. On this episode of the Formidable Over Forty podcast, host Sarah Pittendrigh travels through Kate’s life and the lessons she’s learnt along the way. Kate discusses the joy and ch...
2023-06-2256 min
Formidable Over FortyOvercoming self-criticism with Julia BuenoJulia Bueno is a practising psychotherapist whose first book, The Brink of Being: Talking about Miscarriage, won the British Medical Association Popular Medicine Book Award 2021. Her newest book, Everyone’s A Critic, is focused on how we can learn to be kind to ourselves. On this episode of the Formidable Over Forty podcast, host Sarah Pittendrigh unpacks the question of self-criticisms with Julia. They discuss how to recognise narcissists in your life and take back the power, why we need to redefine where we source self-worth, especially in a society that’s obsessed with growth and achievement, and how to iden...
2023-06-0846 min
Formidable Over FortyRefining with age with Emma Warren Portfolio entrepreneur Emma Warren has such varied interests and experience. She’s a Director at Hiho Silver, who design beautiful sterling silver equestrian jewellery, a Director at Dimpsey Glamping, a collection of award-winning 5-star shepherd huts in Somerset, and also provides coaching and strategy support for others to craft their businesses.On this episode of the Formidable Over Forty podcast, host Sarah Pittendrigh discusses it all with Emma. Within Emma’s story she shares how she’s pushed past her self-limiting beliefs, why we all need to release some of the pressure we place on ourselves to find happiness in balanc...
2023-05-2549 min
PRsonalEP7: “I’m a firm believer that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” Meet the person behind the entrepreneurEntrepreneur, author, mentor, podcast host – Sarah Pittendrigh lives life to the full,but it hasn’t always been that way. In the latest episode of PRsonal, Sarah opens up to Charlotte about battling cancer twice, the crippling anxiety that left her too scared to leave the house and how she fought through bankruptcy. She also reveals all about building a business from scratch and how that transformed her life in unimaginable ways. Key moments:00:47 – The toughest challenge in my life has been having cancer02:2...
2023-05-241h 00
Formidable Over FortyWriting your own story with Georgina MooreAfter years of working as a publicist in the publishing industry, Georgina Moore followed her dream to write fiction. Her debut novel, The Garnett Girls, was published in February 2023 and has since become a Sunday Times Top 10 Bestseller.On this episode, host Sarah Pittendrigh finds out more about Georgina’s journey to writing her own story, and hears her advice for those looking for inspiration to take their own change in direction in midlife.Formidable Over Forty. You’re never too old and it’s never too late to design a life you love....
2023-05-1148 min
Formidable Over FortySwitching direction with Alfie JoeyArtist, actor, writer, presenter, singer, impressionist, and now communication coach - Alfie Joey is an all round entertainer! The course of his career has included years as a presenter on BBC radio Newcastle, featuring in popular sitcoms, and appearing on Britain’s Got Talent.On this podcast, host Sarah Pittendrigh delves into conversation with Alfie about his life and his ethos. Alfie explores the multiple times he’s switched direction, why it’s never too late to follow your dreams, and how to identify your core offering to find your purpose. Formidable Over Forty. You’re never too old and it’s nev...
2023-04-2744 min
Formidable Over FortyThe 'I CAN' Method with Sarah Pittendrigh Host Sarah Pittendrigh is back to launch series two of the Formidable Over Forty podcast!In episode one, Sarah is interviewed by Sophie Milliken MBE about her new book, The ‘I CAN’ method. Sarah shares why she created the book, the journey of writing, and how she hopes it can help others.The ‘I CAN’ method is a raw and honest memoir where Sarah retraced her steps right back to childhood to understand how she ended up with agoraphobia and deep-rooted self-limiting beliefs.On the podcast, Sarah shares the story of the book...
2023-04-1328 min
Women's Health MattersSarah Pittendrigh Chats The I Can MethodWelcome to the Women's Health matters podcast today I'm joined by Sarah pittendrigh
You will be so inspired by Sarah's story
I love when people share their stories. How they survived divorce, how they survived cancer how they've survived not having any money, and how they found that money did not make them happy. When you hear these stories it makes you realize that you can do be anything that you want.
Sarah is a complete motivator, a person who gets things done.
Sarah shares with us some of her deep ra...
2023-03-2130 min
Speaker's Corner with Alfie JoeyEpisode 4 - Sarah Pittendrigh - Multi Award Winning Businesswoman, Podcaster and AuthorA story of success! Overcoming adversity whilst being a single mum on income support, to becoming a multi award winning entrepreneur.When the national event company Sarah was a partner of fell victim to the recession in 2008, she ended up a bankrupt single mum living on income support, with the threat of her home being repossessed. As a Bankrupt single mum back in 2008 I was on rock bottom after the close of a business which I was a partner. She was mentally, and emotionally exhausted, however realised this was the opportunity she needed to grasp to shape h...
2023-03-0828 min
Formidable Over FortyLeaving your legacy with Dr Emma BlackIn the final episode of season one of the Formidable Over Forty podcast, host Sarah Pittendrigh is joined by Dr Emma Black.Emma is the co-founder and CEO of Cascade Cash Management. Named Cash Management Woman of the Year, Emma is an all-round expert in the savings market. What’s more, Emma has completed a PhD and is a published academic.With Cascade Cash Management, Emma is on a mission to make savings simple and help people to reach their savings goals smarter and happier. Throughout her career, she’s been led by her values and...
2023-01-191h 00
Formidable Over FortyFollowing your intuition with Annabel Beeforth In episode 11 of the Formidable Over Forty podcast, host Sarah Pittendrigh is joined by Annabel Beeforth. Annabel is a leading digital publisher in the wedding industry and founder of Love My Dress, an online platform for weddings that is one of the world’s most popular wedding blogs and directories.In this episode, Annabel opens up about her journey to sobriety, tips to help prioritise your own health and wellbeing, and why following your intuition is key to making progress. You'll hear how Annabel inspires others to live authentic lives, after overcoming challenges to find magic wherever sh...
2023-01-051h 11
Formidable Over FortyCapturing the moment with Di JonesIn episode 10 of the Formidable Over Forty podcast, Sarah Pittendrigh is joined by photographer Di Jones. Di specialises in commercial photography for infrastructure, construction, manufacturing and Engineering, Architecture, and Interiors.On the podcast, Di explains how photography became her lifeline, and how she found the courage to start all over again in her fifties. She also demystifies the millionaire lifestyle to encourage you to prioritise happiness.Formidable Over Forty. You're never too old and it's never too late to design a life you love....More about Di: https://dijonesphotography.co.uk/
2022-12-2259 min
Formidable Over FortyMaking money while you sleep with Lucy GriffithsEpisode nine of the Formidable Over Forty podcast sees host Sarah Pittendrigh joined by Lucy Griffiths.Lucy is the author of bestselling book ‘Make Money While You Sleep’. She coaches business owners to launch digital courses on their area of expertise so they can create passive income. Then, they can work less and live more.Having sold over 50,000 courses, Lucy is passionate about learning and sharing experience.In this episode, Lucy shares her journey, along with valuable insights on nurturing your own energy so you can share it with others, personal evol...
2022-12-081h 01
Formidable Over FortyTaking ownership of your future with Lea TurnerIn episode eight of the Formidable Over Forty podcast, host Sarah Pittendrigh is joined by Lea Turner.Lea is director at Lea Does LinkedIn, where she provides bespoke 1:1 and group LinkedIn training to make LinkedIn simple and effective. If you’re on LinkedIn, you’ve probably seen Lea on your feed! With more than 160 thousand LinkedIn followers, Lea injects personality and positivity to everything she does.In this episode, Lea is open and emotional about painful life events that have led to her ethos of following happiness, living in the moment, and taking ownership of her...
2022-11-2444 min
Formidable Over FortyCultivating confidence with Elaine Stroud Episode seven of the Formidable Over Forty podcast sees host Sarah Pittendrigh joined by Elaine Stroud.Elaine is CEO at the Entrepreneurs’ Forum – a network for entrepreneurs in the North East - where she is passionate about putting North East England on the map as a hub of entrepreneurship.Elaine’s life has taken her all over the globe, with her story involving time studying in France, working for a charity in Namibia, and living in New Zealand.Having competed in the triathlon and represented Great Britain, Elaine knows what it takes to remain...
2022-11-1040 min
Formidable Over FortyShaking the world with Rachel WayteIn episode six of the Formidable Over Forty podcast, Rachel Wayte shares her story with host Sarah Pittendrigh. Rachel is the founder of She Shakes The World – a movement empowering leaders to step into their light and see past their limitations to change the world. Rachel is also a world renowned Sound Healer, Energy Healer, and Spiritual Channel. Turning forty was a point of transformation for Rachel, where she embraced her gift and let go of fear of judgement. On the podcast, Rachel shares how using the power of energy can change your life. ...
2022-10-2742 min
Formidable Over FortyStepping back to move forward with Nina BarbourEpisode five of the Formidable Over Forty podcast sees host Sarah Pittendrigh joined by Nina Barbour. Nina is Managing Director at Bolesworth – an Estate based in Cheshire which has been home to the Barbour family since 1856 - where she oversees the use of over 6,500 acres of beautiful, diverse landscape.Nina's journey changed course when she took time out to reflect, which gave her the power she needed to take steps forward into the limelight.Nina's words will encourage you to be brave and take a new path, while offering wisdom on how to build the re...
2022-10-1337 min
Formidable Over FortyGetting your voice heard with Sophie MillikenIn episode four of the Formidable Over Forty podcast, host Sarah Pittendrigh is joined by Sophie Milliken, founder and CEO at Moja group – a profile building agency dedicated to boosting business owners’ profiles, helping them become heard within their industry. Sophie is also a multi award-winning entrepreneur, a speaker, author of two books, an investor, Non-Executive Director, and Chair of Smart Works Newcastle. On the podcast, Sophie shares more about the grit and determination that have underpinned her journey. You’ll learn how she is passionate about supporting women in business and how, now she has en...
2022-09-2958 min
Formidable Over FortyReclaiming your narrative with Eleanor Mills In episode three of the Formidable Over Forty podcast, Sarah Pittendrigh is joined by Eleanor Mills. Eleanor is a journalist, editor and founder of Noon – a unique platform connecting brands with women in midlife.Eleanor’s journey includes being Editorial Director of The Sunday Times, editor of The Sunday Times Magazine, and Chair of Women in Journalism. She has now founded Noon, a community which is empowering women to embrace midlife, with brands and experts sharing advice to help people make the right choices.Eleanor is passionate about changing the narrative around the latter stages of w...
2022-09-1558 min
Formidable Over FortyFinding your fire with Andrea McLean and Nick FeeneyEpisode two of the Formidable Over Forty podcast features not one but two incredible guests: Andrea McLean, journalist and television presenter, including presenting ITV’s daytime chat show Loose Women, and Nick Feeney, businessman and serial founder.Husband and wife Nick and Andrea have now founded This Girl Is On Fire – a mindset app for women. This Girl Is On Fire brings together the best mentors, life coaches and motivational speakers in the world to help people find their spark, think differently to change their outlook, and grow their confidence.Nick and Andrea share how they...
2022-09-011h 11
Formidable Over FortyPutting purpose ahead of fear with Sarah PittendrighWhy 'Formidable Over Forty'? In the first episode of the podcast, Sarah Pittendrigh shares what Formidable Over Forty means to her. Sarah knows what it’s like to bounce back from rock bottom after going from being a bankrupt single mum to building six and seven-figure businesses. Interviewed by North East Entrepreneur of the Year Sophie Milliken, Sarah shares her incredible story and the secrets to how she put her purpose ahead of her fear to build a life she loves.
2022-08-2531 min
Formidable Over FortyAn Introduction with Sarah PittendrighHost Sarah Pittendrigh shares what's to come in the Formidable Over Forty podcast. Here's the ethos: you’re never too old and it’s never too late to design a life you love.
2022-08-2202 min
The Purpose Made PodcastSarah Pittendrigh – Entrepreneur, mentor, mum. A true story you need to hear.In this episode I chat to the amazing Sarah Pittendrigh.Sarah, is a proud mum, a multi award winning entrepreneur, financier and mentor. She is also the winner of the prestigious Daily Mail and NatWest Everywoman Female Entrepreneur of the year award in 2015.Yet like every great success story, we find a journey built on courage and in 2008 Sarah was bankrupt, a single mum, on income support, plagued by anxiety and panic attacks with a bank threatening to repossess her home.From these inauspicious beginnings, she's transformed her life. Founded the hugely successful...
2021-09-2056 min
The Small & Supercharged PodcastIt's PODMAS with Sarah Pittendrigh (Sarah Pittendrigh Coaching) & Emma Warren (Hiho Silver & Dimpsey Glamping)Welcome to the first episode of this year's Podmas - today's episode is with Emma Warren from Hiho Silver & Dimpsey Glamping, and Sarah Pittendrigh from Simply Bows & Chair Covers and Sarah Pittendrigh Coaching. On this festive episode, we'll be talking about great gifts for loved ones, different Christmases, time hacks, a bit of business chat, and the ladies will also be answering some slightly random Christmas based questions too! Small & Supercharged Podmas will be running each week day until 24th December, with each episode featuring members of the Small & Supercharged Mastermind group. If you tune...
2020-12-0117 min
Map2africaTourism, Travel & COVID-19 - The new narrative for Southern and Eastern Africa during a crisis VortexI had the absolute pleasure of speaking to a number of contributors to tourism, Travel, and COVID-19
A book that offers comprehensive guidelines to help you overcome this crisis including an adaptable and comprehensive tourism crisis recovery checklist; how to manage risks and revenue optimally; how to identify weak links in the tourism value chain (and fix them!); why storytelling is your secret weapon and a lot more. There are some amazing contributions to the book and are discussed by:
Shanaleigh Hebbard, Editor of tourism, Travel and COVID-19
Sarah Habsburg - Resilience action planning - Attracting d...
2020-08-061h 50