You may know Jo as my co-collaborator in joy through our joint venture, Your Life Less Ordinary. You may know her through her writing, or her coaching or her facilitation... If you don't know her, you need to! Jo is a constant source of inspiration and appreciation for me, and I know she will be for you too. Here we talk about adventure, the importance of ritual, tribe and making brave choices. Book your place on the Your Life Less Ordinary Weekender - www.yourlifelessordinary.co.uk Find o...
Mar 31, 2023•49 min•Season 8Ep. 8
I have some questions for you... They're big, but they will really help you start to get to the bottom of who are you, and who you might want to be. I try and weave some big questions into all my programmes and as I develop my career confidence sessions, they're coming up again for me. Helping answer some of these questions and getting to know yourself better can help you know how to prioritise, say no more often, shift outside your comfort zone, and hold your boundaries. Grab the downlo...
Mar 24, 2023•17 min•Season 8Ep. 7
Lizzy Maskey is the founder of Pippin and Gile and has been fascinated by fire and foraging since she was a child. Find out more about Lizzy's amazing approach to adventure, why she loves the natural world and the secret ancestor she has in her family (clue: it's no wonder she's connected to nature!) Lizzy has brilliantly shared some of her inspiration, favourite apps and a few bonus recipes here... Get in touch and book your courses here... Email: [email protected] Website: www.pippinan...
Mar 17, 2023•57 min•Season 8Ep. 6
Happy IWD 2023 listeners! That's when this episode was recorded. I have been thinking a lot about female friendships recently, as I always do on the run up to IWD. Here are my thoughts and reflections. If you'd like to read the blog in full and find 12 inspirations for how to invest in your friendships, you can do so here - quietthehive.com/an-ode-to-female-friendships/
Mar 10, 2023•20 min•Season 8Ep. 5
Stacey is the founder and creative force behind Black and Beech . Through Black and Beech she champions feminism and supports a range of charities, including the Abortion Support Network (www.asn.org.uk) who we mention in the podcast. I am delighted to bring this conversation to you at the start of a new chapter for her. I'm totally in love with Stacey's knitwear, and she has gifted you all 15% off at the Black and Beech store ( blackandbeech.com ) (woohoo!) - simply fill up your basket and chec...
Mar 03, 2023•50 min•Season 8Ep. 4
In mid-February I took a few days out to be away from the everyday and focus on writing and strategy for Quiet the Hive. I was free of both wifi and phone signal, and was very surprised how long it took me to settle... here's what I learned. PS the Book I mention is Four Thousand Weeks: Time management for mortals by Oliver Burkeman
Feb 24, 2023•13 min•Season 8Ep. 3
If you only listen to one episode of From Inside the Hive, make it this one. I am so proud to introduce the Director of Training Legs First Aid to you. Jenny Legg is a trainer, co-founder of the first aid Facilitator Forum, a mental health first aider, has been recognised by f:entrepreneur and is the Head Ambassador for the Bra Off Debif On campaign. Here we talk about her new campaign based on a truly shocking statistic, and invite you to be part of it. Book Jenny for her exclusive defibrillato...
Feb 17, 2023•51 min•Season 8Ep. 2
If you want to understand a bit more about what might be getting in the way of making brave choices, and why sometimes our choices come from a place of fear, here's what you need to know... Join the next Awakening Women's Lives cohort - www.quietthehive.com/courses/awl or get in touch [email protected]
Feb 10, 2023•19 min•Season 8Ep. 1
I am hearing from people at the moment about how disconnected they are feeling from themselves. Not sure what drives them or what their dreams are. Here I'm sharing three simple things you can do TODAY to reconnect with you. Links I promised to share: For the Wheel of Life - https://quietthehive.com/podcast/ - head to the Spring Clean Your Life Resource Join the Awakening Women's Lives Programme - https://quietthehive.com/courses/awl/ Follow me over on instagram - @quiet_the_hive...
Jan 20, 2023•13 min•Season 7Ep. 12
I'm all in for a High Vibe Year, how about you? Not sure what that is? Listen here to find out more. If you want to see the scale in full along with some ideas of how to use it, head to the latest blog post - quietthehive.com/high-vibe-new-year/ . Other things I mention in this podcast: 1) Blog post about how gratitude journalling helped me find the joy in the toughest day so far - quietthehive.com/reframing-2/ 2) Book recommendation - Brené Brown Atlas of the Heart...
Jan 13, 2023•18 min•Season 7Ep. 11
Helena Hjort is co-founder of Do the North, and chef extraordinaire (in my eyes!). I was lucky enough to spend some time with her on a culinary, wild camp and kayak expedition in Sweden earlier this year, and was amazing by her journey and tenacity. I'm so delighted to be talking to her about her journey and what led her to create the amazing adventures as part of Do the North. I cannot recommend Do the North highly enough. Go book a trip with them, and find out more at dothenorth.com or f...
Jan 06, 2023•43 min•Season 7Ep. 10
Hannah Loy is one of the most interesting women I've had the pleasure of talking to, and I'm so pleased to bring you this episode with her. You can follow Hannah on Instagram @radioloyski - and don't forget to drop her a line if you're a local interested in 'auditioning' for the Aberystwyth Book Club! Links to what we talk about: The Aberystwyth Book Club - www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000wd6t The Lost Women of Jazz - www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p06ys8kf Please be aware there is one utterance of the '...
Dec 23, 2022•45 min•Season 7Ep. 8
A short episode to share with you some of the ways you can move past the pre-Christmas overwhelm and honour your own need for rest.
Dec 16, 2022•15 min•Season 7Ep. 7
Gemma David is a wellbeing practitioner, mental health and emotional awareness trainer and facilitator, acupuncturist, yoga and meditation teacher, speaker and writer. As well as owning and managing a thriving private practice in Bristol, she also works in schools, universities, businesses and charities all over the UK. I first met Gemma at Fforest, and fell utterly under her spell during an incredible Sound Bath experience. She is a beautiful, wise soul and just a lovely person to be in the com...
Dec 09, 2022•55 min•Season 7Ep. 6
It's nearly my birthday, and here are a few reflections on what that means for me in December! Join me for The Retrospective on 19th December (https://quietthehive.com/courses/)
Dec 02, 2022•20 min•Season 7Ep. 5
Beth Kempton is an author, Reiki Master, yoga teacher, traveller, mentor and Mama! She is the author of five books and has been translated into 25 different languages. She's featured in magazines such as TIME, British Vogue, Psychologies, The Simple Things (where I first met her) and The Sunday Time (amongst so many more). One of Beth's courses (Excavate Your Life) is one of the reasons that I'm on a sabbatical right now. Speaking to Beth was an absolute joy and this conversation is f...
Nov 25, 2022•49 min•Season 7Ep. 4
Here are the lessons I've learned from the Your Life Less Ordinary Weekender. I'd love to hear yours. @quiet_the_hive www.quietthehive.com www.yourlifelessordinary.co.uk
Nov 18, 2022•17 min•Season 7Ep. 3
Welcome back to the brilliant Jo Lee, my friend and partner in joy through Your Life Less Ordinary. We talk here about tribe, where to find one and the difference it can make. Join us for a Your Life Less Ordinary Weekender where you can find an incredible tribe just for you! Find Jo over at https://infinitepathways.co.uk or follow her on instagram ( @infinite.pathways ) Buy her book, Camp Epic...
Nov 11, 2022•32 min•Season 7Ep. 2
We're kicking off series seven! Jane shares a bit about what to expect this series, and three things NOT to do with your inner critic... Want the last place on the Your Life Less Ordinary Weekender? Head to www.yourlifelessordinary.co.uk
Nov 04, 2022•13 min
It's the season finale! Thanks to all my amazing guests this season, and to you for listening. If you want to find out more about AWL: Awakening Women's Lives then hop on over to www.quietthehive.com/courses/awl or make it super easy and book via this link .
Sep 23, 2022•18 min•Season 6Ep. 12
Wow! What an incredible conversation between the co-founders of Flexpo, Madeleine Cole and Ursula Tavender. This conversations takes us EVERYWHERE! We talk about friendship, work, death and illness. This conversation was a joy to record and I know you're going to love it. Ever wanted to go into business with a friend? Here are all the reasons why you should go for it! Warning: I think Ursula was joking when she said that she would consider a timeshare on Maddy friendship - we'll have to find our...
Sep 16, 2022•51 min•Season 6Ep. 11
It's the night before the day before my sabbatical starts... and here are my reflections! Get in touch and let me know what you'd like to see from Quiet the Hive over the next year. Book your place on the next Your Life Less Ordinary Weekender
Sep 09, 2022•11 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Rebecca Hanley has 16 years of marketing and communications experience, but in 2020 she took a pause on it all. Hear me talk to Rebecca about her career break; why she took it, what she learned and where she's going next. Rebecca shares some brilliant advice for us all, whether we have a career break in mind or not! Find Rebecca at thecuriousmarketer.co (head to the bottom of the home page for her newsletter) or follow her on Instagram at @thecuriousmarketer.co Rebecca recommends The 100 Year Li...
Sep 02, 2022•42 min•Season 6Ep. 9
Inspired by the episode of the How To Fail podcast with Elizabeth Day and Michael Rosen, I want to talk about onion Les and what you find between the layers rather than at the centre of the onion!
Aug 26, 2022•13 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Jess Foreman, or Nurse Jess as she's known to me!, is a thoroughly lovely person who is not only caring for people through her nursing role in the NHS, but also through her side hustle. There is a pretty big reveal in this podcast, but it felt important to share it with you - I'd love to know your thoughts! Find Jess over on instagram at @jessicaaliceaesthetics and book a slot with her here
Aug 19, 2022•45 min•Season 6Ep. 7
In this episode I explore energy - how to use it, where to find it and understanding more about it. We're exploring this in more depth over on www.yourlifelessordinary.co.uk this month. Head over to read the blog, and follow us on instagram for more hints, tips and resources around energy this month.
Aug 12, 2022•15 min•Season 6Ep. 6
I was first drawn to Jo from the title of her book - No Longer Last on the List. Jo has an impressive resume and has started a number of businesses, she is now focussed on helping female entrepreneurs grow a profitable business. You can find out more about Jo (and the book) over on her website - www.jobevilacqua.com
Jul 29, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Some ramblings and musings on being on the cusp of change. Recorded during the hottest day on record in the UK and waiting for the weather to break. Get in touch if I can help you navigate change [email protected] Listen to the podcast episode with Heang Forbes Benefit from the wisdom of Jo Lee and join us on a Your Life Less Ordinary weekender...
Jul 22, 2022•13 min
Izzy is the host of the incredible podcast What the Austen? (available on your favourite podcast platforms). Izzy and her guests explore all aspects of Jane Austen and her works, and she is just fascinating. I invited Izzy along to hear more about why Jane Austen is still relevant today, and what key messages we can all benefit from hearing from her characters and writing. Find out more: Insta WTA: https://www.instagram.com/whattheausten/ (@whattheausten) Insta: https://www.ins...
Jul 15, 2022•44 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Do you wish it was easier to take a risk? To make a brave choice? To step outside your comfort zone? Here are three tiny tips for you on how you might be able to make it easier for yourself. I'd love to hear if you have any other tips, and let me know if you'd like me to be your virtual hand holder to take your own shift outside of your comfort zone. [email protected]
Jul 08, 2022•14 min•Season 6Ep. 2
