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With a mix of straight-talking advice, interviews with thought-leaders and Lorraine's personal stories and tips, this podcast aims to entertain, expand your thinking and give you a (gentle) kick up the ass - all to help you rise even higher in your life. Season 1 is The Expert Season - featuring Lorraine's own go-to experts on everything from entrepreneurship to soul alignment, from digital wellbeing to turbocharging your business revenue.
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This episode is brought to you by my Bold Darling Mastermind. This is everything you need to build a successful business… without sacrificing yourself in the process. Doors only open twice a year and they’re open right now… until Thursday 26th September. Find out more and join at bolddarling.com. We have a monthly theme each month, which kicks off …
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This episode is brought to you by my Bold Darling Mastermind. This is everything you need to build a successful business… without sacrificing yourself in the process. Doors only open twice a year and they’re open right now… until Thursday 26th September. Find out more and join at bolddarling.com. We have a monthly theme each month, and alongside a …
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Making his return to the show is…. my husband! Wade hasn’t been on the show for quite a while so I’m excited to bring him back for a big chat post our move back to Australia from Spain. He also answers questions from my listeners. We talk about: What's exciting him about life right now How his business went from a multi-million dollar valuation in …
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I’ve got a reflective and very honest episode for you this week! To celebrate my upcoming Bold Breakthrough training, I’m sharing my five greatest breakthroughs in my 12 years of business. Listen in to find out: The step I wish I’d taken from day 1 in my business journey How I came dangerously close to not having a business anymore in 2013 Why I al…
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This week I’m talking about one of my FAVOURITE things to do - namely, go on and host retreats! I get a lot of questions from my community on how I approach my own time away from the busy-ness of everyday life and business, so I’m addressing them in this episode. I cover: The greatest benefits to having a retreat How to know if you’re in need of on…
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This week’s episode will resonate with most of you business owners listening! Ness Hartge is a VIP member of my Bold Darling Mastermind. She has run her book-keeping business, The Bush Bookkeeper, from rural NSW for the last three years. Just a year ago, she was in the thick of overwhelm / start-up stress / wearing all the hats… and not exactly LOV…
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A very important Dear Lorraine episode this week - I’m responding to listener Elke, who says: “I’m thinking about returning to work post baby and I’m struggling with Mum Guilt.” I’ve taken a wider lens in my response to her, and talked about Mum Guilt more broadly. I cover: The importance of separating out societal-induced Mum Guilt, and our own mo…
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I just returned from a girls’ weekend in Tasmania… which was all kinds of magical! I wanted to do an experience like this for so long, and I’m thrilled that this year was the year it happened. Putting together a weekend like this can feel intimidating on multiple levels: emotionally (what if no-one comes?), mentally - it’s so much to do!, etc. This…
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Longevity has become a mainstream focus in recent years, however the space has felt a bit… blokey to me. This week on the show, I’m chatting to health expert Amelia Phillips on how we can live longer, but also better, as women. Amelia has been in the health and wellness industry for over 25 years: as a trainer, exercise scientist, researcher, nutri…
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Oooh this is a juicy one this week!! In 2022, I met Anthony Hopson at the week-long Hoffman Process retreat. We instantly connected and have gone on to have a really treasured friendship since. Anthony has a background in finance, and still runs his business in that space. In recent years, he has expanded his horizons by becoming a certified counse…
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This week, I’m answering Carley’s question. She said: “I’m running two businesses and I’m so stretched. Please help!” Listen in to my response to hear my advice to Carley, including: Compartmentalisation Weekly planning The importance of solid support Why I need an “energetic moat” in my business Energy management My random Texas ranch anecdote (I …
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I’ve been a longtime fan of Baxter Blue blue-light glasses, so I loved this week’s conversation with its founder, Aaron Telford. He founded the business 7 years ago, using his background in product development and advertising to create one of the earliest blue-light filtering glasses. In our conversation, we cover: Why blue light is so harmful for …
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Yay, a Dear Lorraine episode! This week, I’m responding to listener Carmen’s challenge - she’s starting a business and needs to start showing up on social media… which terrifies her. Listen in for my response to her, including: My greatest lessons from being in the social media space for 12 years Some powerful reframes to give yourself permission t…
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Given that we’re now (almost) halfway through 2024, I recently did a review of my goals. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing what’s going well, what’s going so-so… and what needs a kick up the ass to make it happen by the end of the year! This is also a life update six months on from our transition back to Sydney from Spain. I hope this episode hel…
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I’m so excited to introduce you to my guest this week! Lisa Burling is an award-winning businesswoman, Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of Australia, degree-qualified journalist, and a published author. She has over 20 years’ PR experience working on some of the world’s biggest brands and companies in Australia, the United Kingdom and Europ…
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I just landed back from my Bali retreat this week… and my first task was to sit down and record a juicy debrief for you, while it’s all still fresh! In this episode I share: The kind of women who came - and how they differed to my last retreat The program for the retreat Three new elements I added this time The pretty sizeable curveball we navigate…
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Imposter syndrome is something that most of us are faced with multiple times throughout our careers and lives. This week, I’m answering Nicole’s question: “How do I actively overcome imposter syndrome?” I’m so excited to answer this one, as it starts first and foremost with a couple of powerful reframes… then I get into what we can actually DO abou…
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A bit of a different episode this week… I’m getting my beauty editor on! Several times a week, I get asked the same question on Instagram: “What are you doing with your skin? It’s glowing!” As someone who has battled my skin for years (and had a 6-year career in beauty PR), this question entertains me - but I also need to answer it properly. Hence …
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Alcohol seems to walk hand in hand for the modern experience as a woman - I’ve experienced this myself, with my friends, and with my mentees. Alcohol in our society is seen as the cure-all: it helps relieve stress, is a way to celebrate, and helps us connect with others. But what about the downsides? Sarah Rusbatch is an accredited Grey Area Drinki…
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Every time I do a shout-out for Dear Lorraine requests, I get this question several times: “How do I blend work and family thing?” This week on the show, I answer it! You might be expecting a step-by-step guide… which this episode isn’t. I start by sharing some raw moments from my own recent experiences, then I identify the specific areas that I fi…
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I’ve gotten to walk alongside several mentees as they started their first business, and I’ve never seen someone’s first year be so stupendously successful and textbook as the one Kat Wellum-Kent just had. Kat had been in my world for several years when we embarked on mentoring as she was deciding whether or not to leave her corporate accountancy ca…
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It surprises me how many questions I get about the tech I use - so in this week’s episode I’m sharing the full round-up: what devices change my world in my business, at home… and those that help in both spheres. Listen in to hear about the gadgets that save me time, make me more efficient, and even boost my energy! For ease I’ve shared links to eac…
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I’ve got a whole raft of new listener challenges to respond to in Dear Lorraine episodes, hooray! Today I’m addressing this problem: “I really want to take the next step and grow my business, but I’m already overwhelmed. How can I possibly take this next step?!” I LOVE this question, as I’ve experienced this myself many times… and mentoring many a …
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I just wrapped the launch for my Bold Darling Mastermind…. And the experience changed my life. For the first time, it was easeful! And fun! This was my fifth time launching Bold Darling, and probably my fifteenth launch overall. So I’ve learned a lot by now. In this week’s episode, I share a debrief of this most recent launch - what worked, what co…
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This episode is brought to you by my Bold Darling Mastermind, which is two years old now! Doors only open twice a year and they’re open right now… until Wednesday 27th March. Find out more and join here: bolddarling.com I’ve gotten to mentor thousands of entrepreneurs now, and what I wanted to do for this week’s episode is to distil what the most s…
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This episode is brought to you by my Bold Darling Mastermind, which is two years old now! Doors only open twice a year and they’re open right now… until Wednesday 27th March. Find out more and join at bolddarling.com. Each month in my Bold Darling Mastermind, we host an expert in their space. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing the most potent nugg…
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Ooh this is a juicy episode this week! Laura Press is an online, results-orientated marriage and relationship counsellor, who has recently featured on Channel 7’s The Morning Show and is a regular guest on ABC Sunshine Coast radio. Her professional and tailored approach has successfully helped hundreds of clients resolve relationship issues. She’s …
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There are obviously lots of “hard” skills we talk about when it comes to growing a business: sales, marketing, operations, admin… It’s a pretty long list! But there are also several “soft” skills that are essential in entrepreneurship; many of which are often overlooked. In this week’s episode, I identify the three skills that are absolutely critic…
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Time is probably THE biggest challenge that I see my community having - and it came back yet again when I invited requests for this new season of the show! In a different style of episode, this week I pose five questions to help you uncover where your challenges around time might be coming from. Along with, of course, some tips and ideas on what yo…
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I’m very excited for this week’s episode, as we dive deep into the parenting universe with Jaclyn Carlson, a certified Mother Mentor, Parent Coach, and Matrescence Facilitator. Jaclyn brings a deeply compassionate and mother-centric approach to her work, understanding the profound impact, challenges, and extraordinary strengths that motherhood offe…
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This week’s Dear Lorraine question is: “I’m looking to step out of corporate and I’m pondering my next steps. What would your advice be to me?” I love this question as I’ve worked with many mentees on exactly this challenge! While I did answer my listener’s question, this will be a super helpful episode for anyone who’s currently at a crossroads in…
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One of my goals this year is to move more… especially during my work days of extended sitting on my ass! So I was thrilled to have this chat I’m sharing with you this week, with the effervescent Lizzie Williamson. Lizzie is an author, TEDx speaker, certified personal trainer and a regular fitness presenter on morning TV with her work featured on Go…
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It’s a Dear Lorraine episode for you this week! This week I’m responding to this listener’s problem: “I’m really struggling with self-doubt… how do I block it out?” Listen in to hear my response, including: The various ways that self-doubt manifests in our lives The confronting question that underlies all self-doubt An evidence journal and how to c…
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I’ve got a Dear Lorraine episode for you this week! I’m responding to a reader who reached out asking: “How do I navigate my own career when my husband is content and not as ambitious as me?” This question comes my way a LOT, so I’m thrilled to get to address it on the show for a wider audience. Listen in to hear: The concept of “oxygen” in a relat…
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BB EB reminder and TY for Playbooks Well this week is juicy!! To celebrate my 200th episode, I’m throwing myself into an intimate Ask Me Anything episode. I invited listener questions… and they came in thick and fast. Join me for this chat as I answer your questions on: Our re-entry this week to Australia - aka reverse culture shock! Whether or not…
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Ok, major public accountability time… I’m sharing a sneak peek of my goals - one sure way to keep myself on track this year, ha! I love asking others their goals for the year, so this week I’m taking you on a tour of what’s made the cut for my intentions for 2024. From family to business, from wellbeing to friendships, it’s all covered in there. I …
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It’s time to share my personal highs and lows on the show, after the business shares of yesterday. My intent with this episode is to pass back the personal lessons I’ve had this year, and hopefully provide some inspo for you as you plan your 2024. Stand by for a super-transparent account of the year that we lived in Spain - the highlights, the toug…
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Whattttt?! It’s that time of the year again - where I share my business highs and lows on the show. My intent with this episode is to pass back the entrepreneurial lessons I’ve had this year, and hopefully provide some inspo for you as you plan your 2024 in business. Stand by for a super-transparent account of my business year: the curveballs, the …
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*Trigger warning: Please note this episode discusses sexual and physical abuse.* This week on the show, I’m sharing the third and final part of my Bali retreat debrief. I’m delighted that Jimmy Doyle, our healer-in-residence on the retreat (and one of my most popular past guests!) is returning to share the healing side of the experience. Our intent…
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This week on the show, I’m sharing the second part of my Bali retreat debrief. I’m thrilled to have the brilliant Claire Obeid, our spiritual guide joining me for a debrief on the spiritual and energetic side of the experience. Our intention with this conversation is to pass on some of the greatest lessons and insights from the retreat, so that you…
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Recently I hosted a retreat in Bali… which was magical! I’ve had a tonne of questions and interest in what ACTUALLY happens on retreat, so I’m kicking off a cute little 3-part series today taking you behind the scenes of the experience. First up this week, you’ve got me stepping through the retreat experience - where we stayed, what we ate and dran…
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Yay! A Dear Lorraine episode this week! This week’s question comes from Tracey: “How does a regular girl like me glow up? You seem to have a fab life, and live life well.” I LOVED answering this question - in my response I share the 7 steps to creating a glow up, including: The source problem that often pulls us towards a glow up My own glow up las…
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In the spirit of this season’s theme of “Reflect & Restore”, this week I’m sharing the three most powerful pieces of business advice I’ve received this year. These three nuggets have changed the game for me in my business - I’m more excited than I’ve ever been about my work, and happily, revenue reflects that! As always on the show, I want to pass …
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I’ve long been a fan of the benefits of magnesium, so I was super keen to meet someone who’s built an entire multi-million dollar business on this miracle mineral! Cassie Sanghvi is the founder of Australia's leading magnesium skincare company, The Base Collective. With her background as a pharmacist, she always read the ingredients list on labels,…
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Welcome to a new season of the show! This season’s theme is “Restore & Reflect” - a slower pace after the growth of the last season. I thought it would be fitting given we’re approaching the end of the year and maybe energy tanks might be flagging… I’m kicking this season off with this episode that starts with an insight from a mentoring session th…
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One of the saddest things I see in my community is women living a life that is out of alignment with what would truly make them happy ( and I’ve experienced this myself). My guest this week is on a mission to help as many women as possible create what she calls their “lifestyle by design”. Tracy Harris is the founder and CEO of Mums With Hustle, a …
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Time is THE most precious commodity we have as business owners… yet so many don’t manage their time effectively. In this week’s bonus episode, I’m sharing The Time Breakthrough Masterclass I hosted this week. I’ll take you behind the scenes of what it TRULY takes to be the queen of your calendar.... so you can create and achieve your business goals…
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Starting and running a business can be really tough - both when external situations, people or events impact us, and when things on the outside appear to be going well and we’re consumed with mindset gremlins. Having run my own businesses for 11 years, I’ve ridden that rollercoaster… and built up a bank of lessons, reframes and tools that I lean he…
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Preparing a business baby for a human baby coming along is no mean feat, and it can be even trickier when you’re trying to figure it all out yourself. I know as I wrote a book about everything I experienced as I navigated that journey! I’m thrilled to bring you this conversation with two women who have very recently traversed the same path. Anna-Lo…
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Probably the biggest problem that business owners face is finding the time to work ON their businesses, rather than IN them… not an easy thing to do. That’s why I’ve just announced a new FREE training that will help you work ON your business… in the same time it takes to drink a cup of coffee. The Bold Breakthrough will run for five days from Monda…
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