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  • Tales of Transformation with Ann Girling

    Date broadcast: 17th December

    Episode 22: Journey to Becoming a Wild Woman

    In this episode we hear how Jen transformed from civil servant to setting up her business, Lakeland Wellbeing and becoming a wild woman, empowerment coach and firewalk instructor. She describes her passion for helping women step into their own power and thus change the world. She is running various retreats and is now running them globally

    Empowering women to change the world, Jen is a wild woman, empowerment coach & fire walking instructor. She supports women to step fully into their own feminine power, leaving behind self doubt, limiting beliefs and anything holding them them back in life. Do you ever feel anxious, procrastinate or even worse don’t take action because of your fears and limiting beliefs, even though you feel deeply and fiercely passionate about your cause? Jen’s wild & warrior woman retreats, empowerment coaching & fire walks, support you to shine your bright & beautiful light and make the changes you want to see in your life and the world! Once you walk across fire, you feel you can do anything!

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    To connect with Jen:

    https://www.facebook.com/lakelandwellbeing/ https://www.instagram.com/lakelandwellbeing/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-grange/

    www.facebook.com/groups/moonsistersmagic/

    https://youtube.com/@moonsisters_lwb

    To connect with me and join my group:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/unlikelyguru/?ref=share

    https://linktr.ee/AnnGirling

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  • Tales of TransformationWith Ann Girling

    Date broadcast: 3rd December 2024

    In this episode we hear how Shelley’s love of books became a passion for writing from a young age. After her divorce sand becoming a holistic therapist she set herself 52 resolutions for the year and wrote a blog every week. That turned into her first book “How I Changed My Life in a Year” and now she has written 20 more books, the last due to be published or has probably been published when you hear this podcast. She also talks about how she loves to coach and mentor writer.

    Shelley Wilson is a multi-genre author of over twenty titles and a writing mentor for women in business. She writes non-fiction self-help, young adult supernatural fiction, historical fiction, and romance. When she's not writing, Shelley can be found solo travelling in her VW camper called Snoopy.

    To connect with Shelley: https://linktr.ee/ShelleyWilson72

    To connect with me and join my group:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/unlikelyguru/?ref=share

    https://linktr.ee/AnnGirling

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  • Tales of Transformation with Ann Girling

    Episode 20: Journey from Nurse to Grief and Sudden Loss Recovery Coach

    In this episode Julie shares how she left behind the nursing career she loved to become a coach and found herself working in the field of grief and sudden loss. We talk about the difference between coaching and counselling and we also talk about the importance of self care which is vital for us all but particularly working with human emotion. And, of course, books came into it as they nearly always do!

    Julie is an experienced grief and sudden loss recovery coach specialising in helping people after bereavement, relationship breakdown and chronic illness. When life has changed forever. Prior to starting her coaching Julie spent 20 years in the NHS as a senior nurse and midwife, she also worked on various pioneering NHS community projects.

    Since becoming a professional coach and mentor in 2006 she has developed a unique life recovery program helping many people to reach new fulfilling phases in their lives they hadn’t thought possible.

    Julie is an author of popular unique personal growth gift books and is a well-known inspirational and motivational wellbeing conference speaker.

    To connect with Julie:

    Julie New - Grief Coach & Sudden Loss Recovery (@changes_forever_bereavement) ‱ Instagram photos and videos

    Facebook

    Julie New - Grief coach & sudden loss recovery (@julienewcoach) / X

    (1) Julie New | LinkedIn

    To connect with me and join my group:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/unlikelyguru/?ref=share

    https://www.facebook.com/ann.girling/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/anngirling/

    http://facebook.com/yourunlikelyguru

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  • Tales of Transformation with Ann Girling

    Episode 19: Journey from Performer to Nutritionist

    In this episode Sarah shares her story of how she moved from being a performer in productions like Starlight Express and We Will Rock You to becoming a nutritionist after having received so much help herself for her own health. Her passion for what she does has helped many other women living with auto immune conditions and helped women understand their bodies better as they age and progress through menopause

    Sarah graduated from the College Of Naturopathic Medicine as a fully qualified Naturopathic Nutritionist over 10yrs ago after deciding her performing career was no longer fulfilling her in the same way it once did. Her passion for supporting women through the ageing process and particularly menopause started after witnessing her mum go through the menopause at just 32yrs old and become her own health advocate when mainstream medicine failed her

    Sarah is the co-creator of the Thrive Nutrition and Wellbeing program, has her own private practice and is a top performing consultant for a wellness and beauty brand. She has written articles for Naturopathy magazine, Health & Wellbeing Magazine, and the Daily Mail. She has also had the pleasure of speaking at various wellness festivals and retreats as well as hosting her own Longevity retreat in Ibiza and nothing pleases her more than educating women on how to live in a healthy, happy body for life

    To connect with Sarah:

    https://www.instagram.com/sarahlawuk/profilecard/?igsh=ZnR0NTBkNHk0cDRs

    https://www.tiktok.com/@sarahlawuk?_t=8pDfHkGlHkm&_r=1

    To book a call: https://link.madeformore.ai/widget/bookings/discoverycallsarah2

    5 Steps to thriving through menopause: https://go.sarah-law.uk/steps-to-thrive-through-menopause

    To connect with me and join my group:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/unlikelyguru/?ref=share

    https://www.facebook.com/ann.girling/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/anngirling/

    http://facebook.com/yourunlikelyguru

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  • Tales of Transformation with Ann Girling

    Episode 18: Journey to becoming a Yoga Teacher

    In this episode Vicki shares how a horrific hit & run accident left her with a life changing foot injury. Refusing to accept the doctor’s prognosis, she returned to her yoga practice and found it brought back her strength and flexibility. In 2017 she decided to become a yoga teacher and it has been her full time occupation since 2020. She shares her passion for giving it a go and how worth while it can be

    Vicki Baumann aka YogaWithVickiB is a living example of the many benefits of yoga. After suffering a traumatic life-changing foot injury, following a hit and run accident in 2012 that resulted in two operations and 18 months of rehabilitation learning to walk again – it was her yoga practice that brought her back to fitness.

    It was in 2017 at aged 55 that she qualified as a yoga teacher.

    Having taught yoga part-time whilst running a print business, Vicki made the decision to leave her 30+ career behind and focus solely on her yoga business. The timing of leaving her business career behind, could have been better! It was just two weeks before the pandemic lockdown! In one day she had transitioned her business from all in-person to Zoom classes – a decision that remains a positive one to this day.

    At the heart of her business is inviting women to start yoga. Encouraging those that have often put off starting for many years – even though they know it could be good for them. Those that find themselves saying “they are too old to start, they are not fit enough, strong enough, never been able to touch their toes, never had any balance” etc to just start.

    She teaches yoga beginners courses and group classes on Zoom which can be a real help to those who are worried about entering an in-person class. Students are comfortable in their own surroundings and led in a structured class where Vicki can guide and encourage them.

    As well as her online teachings, Vicki runs in-person workshops and ladies-only yoga & relaxation holidays.

    Vicki ethos is to be kind to ourselves, not judge ourselves on what we can’t do yet.. And provide ourselves with some me-time to discover just how beneficial yoga can be. “When you are on your yoga mat, you are not thinking of anything else. It provides you space for meditation in motion”.

    Vicki’s picture on the cover photo taken by Yolande de Fines

    To connect with Vicki:

    www.yogawithvickib.com

    https://www.instagram.com/yogawithvickib/

    https://www.facebook.com/YogaWithVickiB/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicki-baumann/

    https://www.yogawithvickib.com/beginners-yoga-course

    https://www.yogawithvickib.com/yoga-retreat-kalkan

    https://www.yogawithvickib.com/french-retreat

    To connect with me and join my group:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/unlikelyguru/?ref=share

    https://www.facebook.com/ann.girling/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/anngirling/

    http://facebook.com/yourunlikelyguru

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  • Tales of Transformation with Ann Girling

    Episode 17: Journey to Wellness & Food Coaching

    In this episode Marina shares her powerful story of developing autoimmune disease after the birth of her child. She has been in remission for some years now by changing the way she ate and she now helps her clients do the self same thing. We talk about how food can be an addiction in the same way as alcohol, cigarettes and drugs but we have to have food in our lives. It really is a fascinating listen!

    Marina Antonova is a dedicated food coach who transformed her life from battling chronic illnesses and severe food dependencies to achieving food freedom and vibrant health. Through her personal journey, Marina discovered powerful techniques for consistently eating well and overcoming temptations from dysfunctional foods. This led her to create a coaching practice that helps others break free from relentless food cravings. Passionate about empowering individuals to maintain a healthy lifestyle, Marina combines personalized strategies with compassionate support to guide her clients toward lasting wellness.

    Tune in as Marina shares her inspiring story and practical tips for consistently eating well and resisting unhealthy food temptations to achieve a healthier, happier life.

    To connect with Marina:

    https://www.instagram.com/antohealthcoach?igsh=bng5ajRranNuNG9h&utm_source=qr

    https://www.instagram.com/marinaantonova_v?igsh=N2U4Y3FnOTZtazM4&utm_source=qr

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/marina-antonova-a2241a40?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

    To connect with me and join my group:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/unlikelyguru/?ref=share

    https://www.facebook.com/ann.girling/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/anngirling/

    http://facebook.com/yourunlikelyguru

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  • Tales of Transformation with Ann Girling

    Episode 16: Journey to Personal Branding

    In this episode Sally shares her serendipitous journey from oncology nurse to being a personal branding specialist. We hear what personal branding is and why it’s important particularly for anyone making the transition from business to entrepreneurship. There’s a great book recommendation and, of course, information about how you can find out more about sally and how she works

    Sally specialises in helping individuals create memorable personal brands and bespoke business identities. Based in the picturesque Chester England, She is totally passionate about transforming her clients brand and helping them to skyrocket their business.

    She talks about all things #unique, #business, #coaching, #confidence, and #personalbrand. Whether people are transitioning from a 'job' to entrepreneurship, seeking more clients, or aiming to shine on social media - A well defined Personal Brand makes that happen

    She brings a unique blend of experiences to the table, having worked as an oncology nurse specialist and personal stylist. Her journey involves bridging the gap between work and life balance. She loves psychology-driven marketing for genuine audience connection, crafting systems for tech-phobes to convey themselves effortlessly, and elevating visibility – a key element for marketplace success.

    Plus, she is a certified Soul Plan Reader, adding an extra layer to enhancing clients personal brand and aligning it with their purpose.

    To connect with Sally:

    http://www.sallyinkster.com/

    To connect with me and join my group:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/unlikelyguru/?ref=share

    https://www.facebook.com/ann.girling/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/anngirling/

    http://facebook.com/yourunlikelyguru

    Thank you for listening to Tales of Transformation! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.

  • Tales of Transformation with Ann Girling

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    Episode 15: Journey to the Food Freedom Fairy

    In this episode Jenny shares her powerful story of how hospitalisation as a little girl led to her overeating and secret eating as comfort. She tried all kinds of things and in the end lost 40kg through meal replacements but, in her heart, knew there must be another way by healing women’s relationship with themselves and with food. Hence the Food Freedom Fairy Æ was born. We hear about her key learning on her journey and two great book recommendations for you.

    Jenny McDonald, aka The Food Freedom FairyÂź, empowers serial dieters and emotional eaters to eat cake without feeling guilty, release weight without dieting and most importantly heal their relationship with themselves.

    Like many, Jenny struggled with food from an early age. Recognising her larger body was not accepted by society led to feelings of shame and guilt around food, secret eating and constant dieting.

    In 2004 Jenny started to repair her relationship with food and lost over 40kg. She went on to work in the diet industry. Years later witnessing clients repeat the lose, gain cycle she knew there had to be another way.

    Jenny is an award-winning, best-selling author of ‘The Book the Diet Industry Doesn’t Want You to Read’, speaker, coach, and energy alignment mentor with over 18 years of experience in weight loss.

    Jenny is a certified and accredited Health and Life Coach trained in CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) and various energy healing modalities. She offers private coaching and a group membership programme for women who are ready to ditch the diet and lose weight for the last time!

    To connect with Jenny:

    All links: https://linktr.ee/_jennymc

    Book: https://amzn.eu/d/ho7gXAt

    Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/605793686751503/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JennyMcDonald.Power

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jennymc/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennymc/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Dq0OHvSTh-FF9jaGKFNsQ?view_as=subscriber

    Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7C16IU1baAUE98DpuNukmS?si=4te3lLBoQkmk_aTKjQg03w&nd=1&dlsi=911a5f474b5245d7

    To connect with me and join my group:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/unlikelyguru/?ref=share

    https://www.facebook.com/ann.girling/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/anngirling/

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  • Tales of Transformation with Ann Girling

    Date broadcast: 27th August 2024

    Episode 14: Journey to Holistic Healing

    In this episode Jo shares with us how a miscarriage at 6 months led her to reevaluate her life and become a holistic healer helping women through miscarriage and onto their next pregnancy and also older women who have rather lost their way. She has a great book recommendation and she shares some great learning how change is inevitable and trust in the process. Listen on!!

    Emotional Wellbeing Intuitive Coach & Holistic Therapist Jo has been working in the field of complementary therapies since 1997. She made the decision to cross over from the corporate world after she experienced a miscarriage at 24 weeks which changed her life and her direction.

    After taking a diploma in Aromatherapy at The Tisserand Institute she went on to train in multiple therapies, including Aromatherapy in Pregnancy, Indian Head Massage, Reiki, Hypnosis, Wellbeing Coaching, Mindfulness & Meditation, Vitali Chi, The Energy Alignment Method (EAM) and Sound Healing Tuning Forks and INIGMA Healing Certification.

    She runs Holistic Healing Wellbeing Retreats in Turkey, France and Ibiza.

    Jo offers a unique blend of transformation and joy which is bespoke to each person. She draws on her different modalities depending on what is required at the time, as no one size fits all.

    Jo is the author of “Life after Miscarriage - Your Guide to Healing from Pregnancy Loss” and the Owner of “Essences by Jo” a range of Aromatherapy Body and Bath Blends.

    Jo runs a membership group called The Cherish Circle, where women come together weekly on a Monday at 7.30 pm to take time for themselves, with guided meditation and breathing exercises.

    Jo holds professional membership of The Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) and is a regular speaker at networking events including Women In Business Network and SisterSnog. She is a member of f:entrepreneur Top 100 2019 and winner of Janey Loves Gold Award and Highly Commended Award in the Voice Category at the Mpower Awards.

    She is a silver winner for Essences by Jo, in the Best Product Category at the Best Business Women Awards 2023 and a silver winner in helping Families and Children at the BBWA’s 20

    To connect with Jo:

    https://jotocher.com/https://jotocher.com/oracle-cards/

    https://jotocher.com/cherish-circle/

    To connect with me and join my group:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/unlikelyguru/?ref=share

    https://www.facebook.com/ann.girling/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/anngirling/

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  • Tales of Transformation

    Hosted by Ann Girling

    Date broadcast: 13th August 2024

    In this episode Yvonne shares her decision to leave a well paid corporate job to seek greater purpose outside not initially knowing what she was going to do. Her story is one of going from extreme stress to the joy of running her own business as a coach and she also gives us some tips about managing procrastination which we all suffer from to some extent!

    Yvonne Pritchard is a “Fabulous” coach, who coaches and mentors women to;

    Remove doubtBe more confidentDiscover their identityFall in love with themselvesAnd to be Fabulous.

    I know what it feels like to be less than Fabulous. I didn’t know who I was, what my purpose was and I had lost my confidence, my mojo and my sparkle. People didn’t know this as I hid it well, and this was exhausting. I was putting on a mask and pretending to be happy, in control and confident, I was not. This took it toll on me and I ended up being diagnosed with depression. Fast forward to now and I am 100% in love with myself, I know who I am, what I stand for, I am happy, confident, and in control of my life, and when curve balls come, I know how to deal with them.

    She is walking, talking proof that you can be the person you want to be, but you need to invest time and money into yourself to make these changes. And I hope we’ll hear her story

    She is an NLP Master Coach, A Time Line Therapy Master coach and a Hypnosis Master. Over the past 5 years she has coached over 200 people to be fabulous and to lead the life they deserve.

    To connect with Yvonne:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/beeleevinyou (for my free Facebook group)

    www.beeleev.co.uk/female-fabulous-home for more information about the membership community.

    To connect with me and join my group:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/unlikelyguru/?ref=share

    https://www.facebook.com/ann.girling/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/anngirling/

    http://facebook.com/yourunlikelyguru

    Thank you for listening to Tales of Transformation! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.

  • Tales of Transformation

    Hosted by Ann Girling

    Date broadcast: 30th July 2024

    In this episode Laura tells us how she moved from being a weight loss coach to helping women with Hormone Havoc as she, herself, was diagnosed with PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), a little known condition, but one which affects 1 in 20 women. She also goes on to tell us how she helps female business owners with her Get **it Done Club

    Laura Teare-Jones is a hormone and mindset coach, podcaster, foerce PMDD and women’s health advocate, and champion for women in business.

    To connect with Laura:

    Facebook group - https://m.facebook.com/groups/getitdoneclub/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lauratearejones/Website - lauratearejones.com

    To connect with me and join my group:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/unlikelyguru/?ref=share

    https://www.facebook.com/ann.girling/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/anngirling/

    http://facebook.com/yourunlikelyguru

    Thank you for listening to Tales of Transformation! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends.

  • Tales of Transformation

    Hosted by Ann Girling

    Date broadcast: 16th July 2024

    In this episode Alison shares her story from publishing to mindfulness via many years spent in India and hope she has come to help people living worth long term pain and ill health. Ans she also shares news of what’ next for her

    Alison is a mindfulness practitioner with a special interest in supporting those living with long-term pain and ill health. Working with them to cultivate the resilience and skills necessary to live well whatever the circumstances. Alison has worked in healthcare for more than 20 years, running clinics in the UK and India. When she's not working you might find her out running, or in the gym. She loves to cook, get outside, and travel with her husband Martin.

    To connect with Alison:

    www.mindinsight.online

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-bale-mindfulness/

    https://www.facebook.com/mindinsightonline

    https://www.instagram.com/mindinsightonline?igsh=dXRmNmd5emVhb3pr

    To connect with me and join my group:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/unlikelyguru/?ref=share

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    https://www.linkedin.com/in/anngirling/

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  • Tales of Transformation

    Hosted by Ann Girling

    Date broadcast: 2nd July 2024

    In this episode Rosie tells us all about her passion for networking and how she came to be the owner of 3 businesses! She also shares her learning on her journey and two great books

    Rosie loves creating an environment where others can thrive, and she do it in all parts of her life, including her businesses.Her passion for helping people succeed and making a positive impact carries through all that she is and all that she does, and she do it in 3 businesses, but always "The Rosie Way!"

    *WIBN - Women in Business Network*Networking for women who want to build strong, supportive relationships from which referrals & business flow. She loves being able to facilitate the introduction of businesses that form synergies, create opportunities and possibilities, and ultimately grow. And she loves doing that the WIBN way through the building of strong foundation relationships first.

    *Digital Coach*She know what it's like to feel that tech is so complicated, and that you'll never get to grips with it, or that it runs your life and controls you, and not the other way around. She helps take away the fear and overwhelm of using digital technology and gives you the confidence & competence to thrive in today's digital world.

    *Of Paths and Paddles*Her mission with Of Paths and Paddles is to break down the barriers to women enjoying the outdoors. Women-only adventures in the outdoors, for laughter - the best medicine, for health - mental and physical - for companionship and for fun. To de-stress, relax and recharge.

    To connect with Rosie:

    Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ThinkingWomansDigitalCoach

    Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosie-diver-adventurer/

    Digital Coach - https://digitalcoach.org.uk/

    WIBN - https://wibn.co.uk/page/Rosie_Diver

    To contact Rosie:

    [email protected]

    07747614434

    To connect with me and join my group:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/unlikelyguru/?ref=share

    https://www.facebook.com/ann.girling/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/anngirling/

    http://facebook.com/yourunlikelyguru

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  • Tales of Transformation

    Hosted by Ann Girling

    Date broadcast: 18th June 2024

    In this episode Starr tells her story of her journey from becoming sober 35 years ago to becoming a pole dancer at 72, and how it has approved her quality of life and her osteoporosis. Her goal is to continue as long as she is able to and has the desire and to inspire women to become more active

    Starr started pole dancing at 72 1/2 when she read an article in her local newspaper about a 62 year old pole dancing Pastor. It was on her bucket list. She is now 75 œ and hasperformed in Los Angeles California clubs 3 times along with magazine and newspaper articles. She recognises that she will never be a great pole dancer but her goal is to inspire women of all ages. She believes that age is just a number.

    To follow Starr on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starr.wise

    To connect with me and join my group:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/unlikelyguru/?ref=share

    https://www.facebook.com/ann.girling/

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  • Tales of Transformation

    Hosted by Ann Girling

    Date broadcast: 4th June 2024

    In this episode Cath shares her story of her realisation that, as a primary school teacher, with all the pressures that go alongside it, she was missing out on seeing her son grow up as she was never fully present in her life. She talks about learning to become a mindfulness teacher and how she has grown an award winning business. She also shares about why mindfulness and meditation is so important to balance out the stresses that are part and parcel of 21st century life and finding joy in our daily life

    Cath Downes is an award winning mindfulness and meditation mentor and founder of Find Your Calm.

    It wasn’t until she left a teaching career of 18 years that she realised she’d never really switched off from work and been fully present in her life!

    Cath realised that she had missed out on time with her son and stepchildren. She had been there physically, but was often distracted and not quite there, mentally and emotionally.

    Through developing a daily mindfulness practice, she felt she got her life back. She learnt how to bring herself to the present moment, slowing the pace so her mind could be where she was.

    The simple changes Cath made had such a big impact that she wanted to share what she’d learnt with as many other people as possible.

    Cath qualified as a mindfulness teacher and meditation leader in 2020. Since then, she’s run numerous courses, including her Mindfulness for Men group programme. She also works with clients on a one to one basis, helping them to become more calm, more connected and more happy in life.

    How you can contact Cath:

    https://www.findyourcalm.org.uk/

    To connect with me and join my group:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/unlikelyguru/?ref=share

    https://www.facebook.com/ann.girling/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/anngirling/

    http://facebook.com/yourunlikelyguru

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  • Tales of Transformation with Ann Girling

    Hosted by Ann Girling

    Date broadcast: 21st May 2024

    In this episode Sarah talks about how she has developed a business from being a family photographer and hiding behind the camera and her transformation to being a mentor and helping other women be more visible.

    She realised she had to do something or get a job which she didn’t want to do and get more joy from her business. Her answer was to get out of her own way so that she could be a role model for her two daughters and show them how business can be done and help so many more women as I know she now does

    Sarah’s bio:

    Sarah is a branding and visibility mentor for business owners who absolutely love what you do, but don’t love shouting about it! Sarah helps you to better understand the unique value that you offer, and build your confidence in communicating this with your potential customers in ways that feel right for you. By helping you to embrace and harness everything that makes you unique, Sarah enables you to connect with the right people, just by being true to yourself. Sarah can support you with 1-1 or group mentoring, offers brand photography, and hosts a membership community to support and bring together like minded business people who are working to grow your visibility.

    How you can contact Sarah:

    To find out more about Sarah's membership Visibly You:

    https://www.visiblyyou.co.uk/infopage

    To join Sarah's facebook group Be the Face of Your Brand:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/bethefaceofyourbrand

    To connect with Sarah:

    https://www.instagram.com/sarahwhitebrandinghttps://www.facebook.com/sarahwhitebranding https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahwhitebranding/

    https://www.tiktok.com/@sarahwhitebranding

    To connect with me and join my group:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/unlikelyguru/?ref=share

    https://www.facebook.com/ann.girling/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/anngirling/

    http://facebook.com/yourunlikelyguru

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  • Tales of Transformation

    Hosted by Ann Girling

    Date broadcast: 7th May 2024

    In this episode Michelle shares her story from being the owner of a successful product business and how she moved to Kent with her family to live her dream life by the sea. After a freak accident she describes how she suffered physically and mentally and contemplated taking her own life. To share what stopped her would definitely be a spoiler so listen and find out and it led her to discovering her true purpose and becoming the female business mentor. It’s a powerful story

    Michelle is an award winning business mentor who specializes in resilience and helping women to succeed. With a wealth of personal and professional experiences, Michelle brings a unique perspective, facing numerous obstacles throughout her own journey, Michelle is passionate about helping women overcome adversity and achieve their goals.

    With a down to earth approach, sharing her own difficulties along the way, Michelle has achieved success with both private clients and mentoring for Small Business Britain, Lloyds Bank & Amazon Accelerator.

    Regularly contributing as a business expert in publications for the BBC & Image Magazine, Michelle is passionate about helping women thrive.

    How you can contact Michelle

    Website: https://thefemalebusinessmentor.com/

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  • Tales of Transformation

    Hosted by Ann Girling

    Date broadcast: 23rd April 2024

    In this episode Sandra shares her story from becoming a single mum and wanting to provide for her children, studying law and ultimately setting up her own law firm. It took breaking her ankle for her to discover her purpose of creating more women in business role models to inspire others. We also talk about what she’s learnt along the way and books. The one she specifically talks about is Bold as Brass by Hilary Devey

    Sandra Garlick MBE, creates women in business role models.

    Sandra is a speaker, author, and business mentor, and the founder of Woman Who. Sandra’s mission is to create more women in business role models to inspire others.

    Sandra has established a women in business network that empowers, celebrates, and educates aspiring and established female entrepreneurs. Through the Woman Who Achieves Awards, the Woman Who Achieves Academy, and Speaker Bootcamps, she provides a platform for women to showcase their successes and gain visibility.

    Sandra believes that everyone is unique and has the ability to inspire others whatever their ability or disability. She simply creates the opportunities for women to pursue and realise their entrepreneurial dreams.

    Sandra was awarded her MBE in the New Year's Honours List 2020 for her outstanding contributions to women in business.

    How you can contact Sandra

    Website: https://womanwho.co.uk

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandragarlick

    To connect with me and join my group:

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  • Tales of Transformation

    Hosted by Ann Girling

    Date broadcast: 9th April 2024

    In this episode Dawn Owen, the Zero BS Coach, shares her story of how coaching helped her recover from the depression that followed the grief associated with her cancer diagnosis and her mother’s death from cancer. She gives some fantastic advice from her own journey and shares what’s next for her in her business.

    Dawn Owen is a Zero BS Coach with over 10 years’ experience in the coaching space.

    She helps you achieve your next 'Best Month Ever' in your business and live the life you want, and deserve!

    Dawn believes that you can have all the strategy in the world, but it’s your thoughts, feelings and actions that really deliver your results – and there is no way round that!

    She works very differently to most coaches, she strategises your brain and your business

    She not only works at a neurological level, but also somatically and energetically to really create bespoke sessions that work for you and what you need at any given time.

    Out of work – she’s a mom of 2, a doggy momma, wife, daughter – all of the things!

    Loves overpriced stationary, a kitchen disco, and cake. Lots of cake!

    How you can contact Dawn

    https://linktr.ee/dawneowen

    To join Dawn’s High Vibe Tribe Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/4863213780412332

    To connect with me and join my group:

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  • Tales of Transformation

    Hosted by Ann Girling

    Date broadcast: 26th March 2024

    In this episode Beverley Densham, Mindfulness Pilates Teacher, shares her story of how chronic back pain led her to learn about pilates and how it helped her so much she went on to teach others. She shares some of the results she has had and you will hear ne describe how it has given me body confidence. She also talks about her Stress to Calm series of books for lawyers, nurses and teachers

    Beverley Densham is a Mindfulness Pilates Teacher of over 25 years & Author. She graduated from the University of Brighton with a Degree in Sports Science and became a Pilates teacher. Two near death experiences, and divorce guided her to heal and inspire others with her mindfulness Pilates zoom studio with meditation, mindset, journaling and positive affirmations. She created a Mindfulness Pilates Podcast and is the Author of the Stress to Calm Series for lawyers, nurses and teachers and also teaches stress management for better mental health and wellbeing.

    How you can contact Beverley:

    Website: http://www.beverleydensham.com/

    Stress to Calm series on Amazon:-

    Stress to calm for Lawyers: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stress-Calm-7-Minutes-Lawyers/dp/0857162527/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1240JY1OUSVQ0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.M8F2-R8TYd2DyNYheA33WcGWbQBrgPN66iNDDvGD_dzGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.slCBjDhf2FQA_brgDqOofot4C2jdtKtSaeqoBVhExSc&dib_tag=se&keywords=stress+to+calm+in+7+minutes+for+lawyers&qid=1708527208&sprefix=stress+to+calm%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-1

    Stress to Calm for Nurses:

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stress-Calm-7-Minutes-Nurses/dp/085716256X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1240JY1OUSVQ0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kJCXNEDY8SNNFWeiyp4VsMGWbQBrgPN66iNDDvGD_dzGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.dE0An8D4iIuE6s1p7WvOdPWOvnpmbcoRzrM15Oopurg&dib_tag=se&keywords=stress+to+calm+in+7+minutes+for+nurses&qid=1708527331&sprefix=stress+to+calm%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-1

    Stress to Calm for Teachers:

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stress-Calm-7-Minutes-Teachers/dp/0857162543/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2R0QTRGU3V36V&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.G0vxAFH7_5uT02pt8gZ8nv3ooKGEcE5IGdlVThkItQFo8gVKlu0cFzbvnTbkvb1qjfCx80QllRdbwC3dJSA-GZkdXRjPoZIBikoAAZ0xfZY.fCTLMGxSauyZfZV_fsKki17kRljSruh5rEpufWkHMfk&dib_tag=se&keywords=stress+to+calm+in+7+minutes+for+teachers&qid=1708527398&sprefix=stress+to+calm+for+%2Caps%2C96&sr=8-1

    To connect with me and join my group:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/unlikelyguru/?ref=share

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