Episodes
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Sheridan 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 Over Forty. You’re never too old and it’s never too late to design a life you love. … Connect with Sheridan:www.linkedin.com/in/iamsheridanstewart/www.instagram.com/sheridan.stewart/‘I Am Enough: the 90-day challenge to find contentment’:www.amazon.co.uk/Am-Enough-90-day-challenge-contentment-ebook/dp/B0BLT9Y7ML?ref_=ast_author_dp Connect with Sarah:linkedin.com/in/sarahpittendrighinstagram.com/sarahpittendrigh/
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Jo 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 defining your niche will enable you to go far in business, breaking out of self-limiting beliefs and societal expectations, and how Jo looks ahead in her own life and career by building small nuggets to create exceptional things. Formidable Over Forty. You’re never too old and it’s never too late to design a life you love. … Connect with Jo: www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-feeley-85919716/Interested in trend forecasting? www.trendbible.com/The Female Scale Up: www.instagram.com/thefemalescaleup/ Connect with Sarah:linkedin.com/in/sarahpittendrighinstagram.com/sarahpittendrigh/
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Lisa 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 valuable insight into finding your passion at the intersection of what you love and what you’re good at, and feeling empowered to pivot when you need a change of direction, learning lessons rather than staying stuck.
Formidable Over Forty. You’re never too old and it’s never too late to design a life you love.
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Connect with Lisa: www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-kaplowitz/
The Rutgers Centre for Women in Business: https://women.business.rutgers.edu/
Connect with Sarah:
linkedin.com/in/sarahpittendrigh
instagram.com/sarahpittendrigh/
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Nicola 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 support people experiencing hair loss, through to growing her business and impact - all with her amazingly positive ‘do it now’ attitude, because tomorrow is never guaranteed.
Formidable Over Forty. You’re never too old and it’s never too late to design a life you love
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Connect with Nicola: www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-wood-hair-loss-specialist/
The Wonderful Wig Company: https://wonderfulwigs.co.uk/
Connect with Sarah: linkedin.com/in/sarahpittendrighinstagram.com/sarahpittendrigh/
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Bianca 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 cancer diagnosis, to developing her leadership values, to challenging leaders to use their power to create greater social impact.
Formidable Over Forty. You’re never too old and it’s never too late to design a life you love.
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Connect with Bianca: www.linkedin.com/in/birobinson/
CEO Sleepout: https://ceosleepout.co.uk/
Connect with Sarah:
linkedin.com/in/sarahpittendrigh
instagram.com/sarahpittendrigh/
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Gail 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 too old and it’s never too late to design a life you love. … Resources we signpost in this episode:Samaritans: www.samaritans.org/Centrepoint: https://centrepoint.org.uk/Find your local library: www.gov.uk/local-library-servicesFind local community support: www.gov.uk/find-a-community-support-group-or-organisation Follow Gail: www.instagram.com/iamgailporter/ Connect with Sarah:linkedin.com/in/sarahpittendrighinstagram.com/sarahpittendrigh/
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Author 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 challenges of travelling with young children, her travel highlights including trekking with Mountain Gorillas during a trip to Rwanada and Uganda, and why taking small steps is the key to get to your big end goal.
Formidable Over Forty. You’re never too old and it’s never too late to design a life you love.
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Kate’s website and writing: www.katewickers.com/
Follow Kate: www.instagram.com/wickers.kate/
Connect with Sarah:
linkedin.com/in/sarahpittendrigh
instagram.com/sarahpittendrigh/
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Julia 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 identify the root of our self-criticisms to start overcoming them.
Formidable Over Forty. You’re never too old and it’s never too late to design a life you love.
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Julia’s website and books: https://www.juliabueno.co.uk
Connect with Julia: www.linkedin.com/in/juliabueno/?originalSubdomain=uk
Connect with Sarah: linkedin.com/in/sarahpittendrighinstagram.com/sarahpittendrigh/
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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 balance, and how to stop letting age define you - let it refine you instead.
Formidable Over Forty. You’re never too old and it’s never too late to design a life you love.
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Follow Emma: instagram.com/emmawarren_1/
Hiho Silver: instagram.com/hihosilveruk/
Dimpsey Glamping: instagram.com/dimpsey_glamping/
Connect with Sarah: linkedin.com/in/sarahpittendrighinstagram.com/sarahpittendrigh/
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After 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.
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Follow Georgina:
instagram.com/georginamooreauthor/
https://twitter.com/PublicityBooks
Get your copy of The Garnett Girls:
waterstones.com/book/the-garnett-girls/georgina-moore/9780008506339
Connect with Sarah:
linkedin.com/in/sarahpittendrigh
instagram.com/sarahpittendrigh/
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Artist, 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 never too late to design a life you love.
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Connect with Alfie on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alfie-joey-9871817a/ Follow Alfie on Instagram: instagram.com/alfiejoey.art/ Connect with Sarah: linkedin.com/in/sarahpittendrigh
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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 - how she worked through these self-limiting beliefs to see the light and move forward to design she loves.
Formidable Over Forty. You’re never too old and it’s never too late to design a life you love.
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Get your copy of The 'I CAN' Method: sarahpittendrigh.com/book
Connect with Sarah: linkedin.com/in/sarahpittendrigh
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In 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 giving the best that she can to others.
In the podcast, Emma shares the incredible legacy of love and inspiration that her late Dad left, and how she is building her own legacy by focusing on the impact she has with people, not things.
Formidable Over Forty. You're never too old and it's never too late to design a life you love.
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Follow Emma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmablack/
Find out more about Cascade Cash Management: https://www.cascade.co.uk/#about
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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 she can.
Formidable Over Forty. You're never too old and it's never too late to design a life you love.
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Love My Dress: lovemydress.net
What About Weddings: whataboutweddings.co.uk/news
Follow Annabel: instagram.com/annabelbeeforth
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In 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.
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More about Di: https://dijonesphotography.co.uk/
Follow Di: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dijonesphotography/
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Episode 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 evolution and writing your own script, and taking responsibility for your own happiness.
Formidable Over Forty. You're never too old and it's never too late to design a life you love.
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More about Lucy and her work: https://lucygriffiths.com/
Follow Lucy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucygriffithsdotcom/
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In 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 own future. She shares incredible advice for maximising your impact and transforming your mindset.
Formidable Over Forty. You're never too old and it's never too late to design a life you love.
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For everything Lea's up to, visit: https://leaturner.co.uk/
Follow Lea: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lea-turner/ | https://www.instagram.com/leadoeslinkedin/
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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 motivated and committed to achieve a goal. In this episode, she shares unique and candid insights on confidence, mindset and following your purpose.
Formidable Over Forty. You're never too old and it's never too late to design a life you love.
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Find out more about the Entrpreneurs' Forum: https://entrepreneursforum.net/
Connect with Elaine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaine-stroud-35079859/
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In 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.
This podcast will certainly offer you a new viewpoint, and encourage you to put yourself first without feeling guilty about it.
Formidable over Forty. You’re never too old and it’s never too late to design a life you love.
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Find out more about Rachel and her work: https://www.rachelwayte.com/
Visit She Shakes The World: https://rachelwayte.com/sheshakestheworld
Follow Rachel:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-wayte-multi-media-healer-344298203/
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Episode 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 resilience to stay on it.
Formidable over Forty. You’re never too old and it’s never too late to design a life you love.
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Find out more about Bolesworth and their events: https://bolesworth.com/
Follow Nina:
Instagram - @ninabarbour https://www.instagram.com/ninabarbour/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-barbour-a19b9b19/
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