The Progress Podcast (Formerly A Girl In Progress)

Welcome to the new series of the podcast, now called The Progress Podcast! So, I was recently diagnosed with inattentive ADHD at the age of 29…   And while it’s true that people with ADHD struggle executive function, organisation, and planning, I personally believe I’m productive because of my ADHD, not in spite of it.  So, in today’s episode, I wanted to clear up some of the biggest misconceptions I see around about ADHD, and some of the biggest lessons ADHD has taught me about productivity along the way. PS. This episode was originally a video, so please ignore any references to 'the video.' CONNECT: Get 100 imperfect action prompts to instantly improve your life: https://agirlinprogress.com/products/100-imperfect-action-prompts-ebook Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/emmajanenor... https://www.instagram.com/_agirlinpro... Learn about 1-1 coaching: https://www.progresscoaching.co Community for smart, scattered women: www.theprogressclub.co

For the launch of the new season of the A Girl In Progress podcast (yay!!) I wanted to share a little about my personal journey. Here, I share my journey from procrastinating university student to magazine journalist, to burnt out freelance writer to blogger, self-help author and coach. I also touch on some of the struggles I experienced along the way, including undiagnosed ADHD, perfectionism and people pleasing — and how I have been able to turn them into my superpower with my imperfect action method.  I hope you enjoy it and are able to take some of the lessons I've learned along the way and apply them to your own life. CONNECT WITH ME Follow @emmajanenorris Visit progresscoaching.co or agirlinprogress.com Take the lifestyle survey for your chance to win prizes.

I've teamed up with fellow life coach, manifestation expert and positivity Queen Phi Dang for the ManifestAction series— where we combine the energetics and magic of manifestation with the science and strategy of action to make your life ‘vision board’ a reality! Co-hosted by me, imperfect action coach, productivity author, and Psychology student, Emma Norris and human design life coach, manifestation expert, and positivity queen Phi Dang, we bring together the best of both worlds to help you create a life beyond your wildest dreams. It's not just manifestation and it's not just action — it's manifestaction. Let's do this! In the very first episode of the ManifestAction post, we're delving into our career journeys, how we came to collaborate and why we believe manifestation and imperfect action is such a powerful combination. We cover: - What made us both become coaches (hint: we had pretty different paths!) - What human design is — and why it's useful in manifesting - How we met and came to collaborate (it involves a TV show, mutual friend, and an Uber) - What it’s like being a female entrepreneur, particularly when many of your friends aren’t - Phi’s spiritual journey and discussing life after deep grief - Emma’s crazy manifestation story involving a famous YouTuber - Conscious and unconscious manifesting - A secret about manifesting that will blow your mind - How to know when to let go in manifestation - How the universe can surprise you And so much more! Make sure to get on the waitlist at manifestaction.co to be the first to be notified about an exciting new project we have coming up that combines manifestation and action to make your life vision a reality! WHERE TO FIND EMMA NORRIS Follow @emmajanenorris Visit progresscoaching.co or agirlinprogress.com WHERE TO FIND PHI DANG Follow @thephidang Schedule a consult or human design call at www.phidang.as.me

Welcome to the Action Taker series! In this 4-part series, we're going to cover how you can get out of your own head and planning mode, and into aligned, imperfect, and consistent action in every area of your life — from your work and business to your wealth, health and relationships. In this episode, we're talking about an area of your life where taking too much action can backfire... and that's relationships. After all, humans are complicated and unpredictable creatures and not something that we can easily control. Whether it's friendships, family or romantic relationship, I'm sharing 3 tips for quickly resolving and de-escalating conflicts without falling into people pleasing behaviours.  WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com  Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/  WHERE TO FIND EMMA NORRIS Visit emmanorris.co  Follow @emmajanenorris JOIN THE ACTION TAKERS CLUB In this virtual co-working club for ambitious women, you'll get more done in one hour than most people do in a week! www.actiontakersclub.progressmedia.co Discount code: progresspodcast

Welcome to the Action Taker series! In this 4-part series, we're going to cover how you can get out of your own head and planning mode, and into aligned, imperfect, and consistent action in every area of your life — from your work and business to your wealth, health and relationships. Today, we're talking about an area where many people struggle with consistency and all or nothing thinking: health and fitness! I'm giving my top three tips for setting wellness habits that stick until they just become a part of your identity. WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com  Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/  WHERE TO FIND EMMA NORRIS Visit emmanorris.co  Follow @emmajanenorris MATT D'AVELLA'S YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ24N4O0bP7LGLBDvye7oCA JOIN THE ACTION TAKERS CLUB In this virtual co-working club for ambitious women, you'll get more done in one hour than most people do in a week! www.actiontakersclub.progressmedia.co Discount code: progresspodcast

Welcome to the Action Taker series! In this 4-part series, we're going to cover how you can get out of your own head and planning mode, and into aligned, imperfect, and consistent action in every area of your life — from your work and business to your wealth, health and relationships. Today, it's all about the money, honey! We're chatting all about how you get take imperfect, aligned action to take control of your finances and become a magnet for wealth! JOIN THE ACTION TAKERS CLUB In this virtual co-working club for ambitious women, you'll get more done in one hour than most people do in a week! www.actiontakersclub.progressmedia.co Discount code: progresspodcast WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com  Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/  WHERE TO FIND EMMA NORRIS Visit emmanorris.co  Follow @emmajanenorris

Welcome to the Action Taker series! In this 4-part series, we're going to cover how you can get out of your own head and planning mode, and into aligned, imperfect, and consistent action in every area of your life — from your work and business to your wealth, health and relationships. Kicking us off with this bite-sized episode, we're covering an area where many people struggle with perfectionism, procrastination, and overwhelm — and that's creativity. As a writer by trade, this is a topic that's very close to my heart! I believe that you don't have to identify as a 'creative' to use your voice. Whether you're a business owner, employee, parent or student, your words are one of the most powerful tools you have, as it can open you up for new opportunities. That said, so many of us can get so stuck in wanting to make every word seem 'perfect.'  But in this episode, I'm sharing three of my top strategies for overcoming creative perfectionism, breaking through writer’s block and getting that content out into the world. Those words will be flowing effortlessly onto the page before you know it! JOIN THE ACTION TAKERS CLUB In this virtual co-working club for ambitious women, you'll get more done in one hour than most people do in a week! www.actiontakersclub.progressmedia.co Discount code: progresspodcast WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com  Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/  WHERE TO FIND EMMA NORRIS Visit emmanorris.co  Follow @emmajanenorris WHERE TO FIND EMMA NORRIS

Today's guest is pretty much the very definition of a boss! She runs not one but three different businesses: Boss Lady Events, where she hosts and manages luxe events and webinars, Boss Lady Media, where she offers graphic design and branding services, and my personal favourite, Sesame Pizza! In this episode, I chat with Jada about how despite society's pressure to focus on just one thing, it's okay to juggle multiple projects at once — in fact, she couldn't imagine it any other way! We also discuss how to cultivate a confident, boss mindset, why she refuses to live up to her 'Perfect' label and so much more! WHERE TO FIND JADA PERFECT Visit thebosslady.com.au Follow @jada_perfect Follow @bossladyevents Follow @bossladymedia_ Follow @sesamepizza WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com  Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/  WHERE TO FIND EMMA NORRIS Visit emmanorris.co  Follow @emmajanenorris

Trigger warning: This podcast episode discusses themes of suicidal ideation  Shayla Quinn is an actress and musician-turned-yogi and living proof that you can rise up from anything and design the life of your dreams. She's a yoga teacher and creator of the Yoga Inspired Life podcast and program. Shayla has over 47,000 followers on Instagram where she inspires and empowers the followers to find their flow, love themselves deeper and manifest their dream life. In this episode, Shayla shares candidly how she bounced back from 'rock bottom' when she was depressed, suicidal and in a toxic relationship and found her purpose through yoga and creativity. We also chat about how she turned her blog, Namashay, into a thriving business, how to break up with limiting beliefs, the power of being your authentic self and so much more. WHERE TO FIND SHAYLA Visit shaylaquinn.com Follow @shaylaquinn Listen to The Yoga Inspired Life WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com  Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/  WHERE TO FIND EMMA NORRIS Visit emmanorris.co  Follow @emmajanenorris

Elizabeth Diana is a rising star in the female empowerment and self-development world. She's the founder of the Glow Up Effect podcast, where she inspires women to take small, actionable steps to transform themselves and their lives from the inside out. She's also a coach, a launch strategist and mum to an adorable little boy. In today's episode, Elizabeth shares her own glow-up journey, in both life and business. We also chat about how the real glow up starts from within — but there's nothing wrong with an external glow-up too! — how she's figured everything in business out as she's gone along, her top productivity  tips as a busy mum and so much more. WHERE TO FIND ELIZABETH DIANA Visit theglowupeffect.com Follow @theglowupeffect Listen to @theglowupeffect WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com  Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/  WHERE TO FIND EMMA NORRIS Visit emmanorris.co  Follow @emmajanenorris

Dr. Cathy Kezelman AM is a medical practitioner, mental health consumer advocate and President of Blue Knot Foundation National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma. Under her guidance, the Blue Knot Foundation is doing incredible work in reducing stigma around complex trauma and empowering the recovery of the one in four adults who experience it. In this episode, Dr. Kezelman and I spoke about the complexities and spectrum of trauma and the many different ways it manifest, the signs of complex trauma, what do you if you suspect you or a loved one are experiencing complex trauma and more. Given the subject matter, this is a more serious chat than you would usually hear on this podcast — but an incredibly important one nonetheless. WHERE TO FIND DR. KEZELMAN AND THE BLUE KNOT FOUNDATION Visit www.blueknot.org.au Follow @blueknotfoundation Find more resources on complex trauma at www.blueknot.org.au/Resources WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com  Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/  WHERE TO FIND EMMA NORRIS Visit emmanorris.co  Follow @emmajanenorris

Milly Rose Bannister is a major force of positivity online. She's a mental health advocate, the founder of GRLKND — an empowering online community for girls — a personal branding expert and everyone's virtual BFF. Honestly, the better question would be — what doesn't Milly do!?  In today's episode, Milly gets real about her own mental health journey and speaks about why it's so important to destigmatise seeking help. We also chat about how she overcame self-doubt to start her own not-for-profit at a young age, how she balances her priorities and avoids overwhelm as a multi-passionate human and so much more! WHERE TO FIND MILLY ROSE Follow @millyrosebannister Visit grknd.org Follow @wearegrlknd WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com  Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/  WHERE TO FIND EMMA NORRIS Visit emmanorris.co  Follow @emmajanenorris

Claudia Cramer is a registered dietitian, a health and lifestyle influencer and an absolute wealth of knowledge on all things food and wellbeing. She has an Instagram community of over 19,000 who absolutely love her delicious recipes, her balanced and sustainable approach to eating and, of course, her adorable sausage dog, Quincy. In today's episode, I loved chatting to Claudia about breaking up with diet perfectionism, what having an autoimmune illness has taught her about working with her body not against it, the new 'rules' for a balanced relationship with food and so much more! WHERE TO FIND CLAUDIA CRAMER Visit www.ccdietitian.com Follow @ccdietitian WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com  Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/  WHERE TO FIND EMMA NORRIS Visit emmanorris.co  Follow @emmajanenorris

Beatrice Kamau is a self-love coach who teaches you how to embody self-love so that you can create the life you desire. She’s also the host of the Self-Love Fix podcast, where she helps women delve deeper into their inner child to help them cultivate within better self-worth, and self-esteem. In today's episode, Beatrice and I chat about how her high standards for herself in graduate school forced her to confront her own perfectionism, how her podcast led to her starting her own thriving coaching business, the power of reparenting yourself and so much more! WHERE TO FIND BEATRICE  Visit beatricekamau.com Follow @theselflovefix Listen to The Self Love Fix WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com  Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/  WHERE TO FIND EMMA NORRIS Visit emmanorris.co  Follow @emmajanenorris

Georgie Stevenson is one of the most inspiring, motivating, and real people on the internet right now. She’s a lawyer-turned-entrepreneur, the co-founder of Naked Harvest Supplements, host of the top-rated self-help podcast, The Rise and Conquer Podcast, and a social media personality with a community of over 370,000! Georgie also runs the Rise & Conquer Projects a 6-week personal development course which helps women to truly step into their power & go after their biggest dreams & desires. In today’s episode, I chatted to Georgie about how she left the ‘dream job’ she had spent years studying for behind to pursue her true passions, how she creates space in her busy life, how manifestation has helped her create her dream life, how she deals with the discomfort of self-growth and so much more. WHERE TO FIND GEORGIE  Visit georgiestevenson.com Follow @georgiestevenson WHERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE RISE & CONQUER PROJECT Visit www.georgiestevenson.net/collections/online-course/products/the-rise-conquer-project-6-week-online-course WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com  Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/  WHERE TO FIND EMMA NORRIS Visit emmanorris.co  Follow @emmajanenorris

Procrastinator to Action Taker -> procrastinatortoactiontaker.showit.site/ Like most people, 2020 has been a tumultuous year for me — both personally and professionally (and, of course, on a worldwide scale) Through all the ups and downs, it's taught me a lot about myself and the world around me. In this solo episode, I share 20 lessons this crazy year has taught me. I hope in sharing these, you'll be able to apply some of them to your own life, too — or even just reflect on the lessons you've learned this year. It's also my last episode for 2020, so thank you for an amazing year and I'll see you in 2021! Here are the 20 lessons, if you'd like to revisit them: 1. You can't control everything 2. My work doesn't define my worth 3. It's the small moments that make up a big life 4. Reaching your goals won't change who you are as a person 5. The best type of pants are stretchy pants! 6. It's never too late or early to change your path 7. I am not my thoughts 8. You never know who's watching what you're doing - so keep going! 9. It's okay to cry, but it MAY give you a headache 10. Mindset matters in business 11. New Girl is actually a hilarious show 12. Boundaries are a 2-way street 13. We are co-creating every interaction 14. Just like all dogs are cute, all humans are beautiful 15. Everyone's experience of the world is different 16. Saying 'no' makes space for the 'hell yeses' 17. Accountability is everything when it comes to sticking to habits 18. You can't get too attached to the outcome of goals 19. Criticism is a natural part of creating 20. Everyone has to start somewhere Mentioned in this episode Boss As A Service - https://bossasaservice.life/ Beatrice Kamau - https://www.beatricekamau.com/ Erin May Henry - https://www.thegamechangercompany.com/ Lauren Irivine episode  WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com  Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/  WHERE TO FIND EMMA NORRIS Visit emmanorris.co  Follow @emmajanenorris

Procrastinator to Action Taker -> procrastinatortoactiontaker.showit.site/ So, I speak about the concept of 'imperfect action' a lot — on this podcast, on Instagram and in my other work. But, what does it actually *mean*, and how can you incorporate it into your own life? In this solo episode, I delve into why showing up imperfectly has changed my life — and will change yours too! Plus, 3 simple tips for how you can start practicing this perfectly imperfect approach today! Inquire about 1-1 imperfect action coaching at @_agirlinprogress or email emmanorris@agirlinprogress.com WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com  Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/  WHERE TO FIND EMMA NORRIS Visit emmanorris.co  Follow @emmajanenorris

Procrastinator to Action Taker -> procrastinatortoactiontaker.showit.site/ In this solo episode, I give you a pep talk on why in order to live a life of freedom, comfort and ease — you need to first face some discomfort. Inspired by a TikTok by motivational speaker Jay Alderton, this is the idea that doing hard things leads to an easy life...while doing easy things leads to (you guessed it!) a hard life. And because I know nobody actually *enjoys* doing uncomfortable things, I've also included 3 practical tips for incorporating this into your life in a relatively pain-free way. Jay Alderton: https://www.tiktok.com/@jayalderton Jeremy Ross: https://www.instagram.com/j_ross_10/?hl=en WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com  Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/  WHERE TO FIND EMMA NORRIS Visit emmanorris.co  Follow @emmajanenorris

Procrastinator to Action Taker -> procrastinatortoactiontaker.showit.site/ There's no doubt it's been a chaotic year, filled with plenty of restrictions, uncertainty and anxiety. The world was a very different place in January than the world we live in now and none of us could have planned for what’s unfolded. So, if you've fallen off track with the goals you set for yourself, don't beat yourself up! But, as of this week, things are looking UP and there are still just under 8 weeks left of 2020.  That's still plenty of time to get back on track with your goals and be in a much better position as we move into 2021! So, in today’s episode, I’m sharing my top 4 simple tips for getting back on track with your goals, so you can make the most of the rest of 2020 and beyond! For more tips on perfectionism, procrastination and getting unstuck — plus interviews with inspiring women — make sure you subscribe to our weekly episodes.  WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com  Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram  Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/  WHERE TO FIND EMMA NORRIS  Visit emmanorris.co  Follow @emmajanenorris

Procrastinator to Action Taker -> procrastinatortoactiontaker.showit.site/ Multitasking gets a bad rap and honestly, it's not hard to see why! It splits our focus, keeps us distracted and makes it impossible to get into a  state of flow (the holy grail of productivity!) But, is multitasking always the bad guy, or can it actually be helpful when it comes to getting certain tasks done? In this solo episode, I make the case for multitasking to fit more into your day. Plus, when it's wise to multitask, and when you should stick to monotasking instead. Note: This is an episode from the archives, from back when the podcast was the A Day In Progress podcast. So, if I reference A Day In Progress, that's why! WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/ WHERE TO FIND EMMA NORRIS Visit emmanorris.co Follow @emmajanenorris 

Procrastinator to Action Taker -> procrastinatortoactiontaker.showit.site/ Today, I'm shaking it up and doing something a bit different — I'm sharing my personal journey experience with procrastination! In this episode, I share how I went from a chronic procrastinator in my uni days to an action taker who wrote my (published!) book in 4 months — and the lessons I've learned along the way! WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/ WHERE TO FIND EMMA NORRIS Visit emmanorris.co Follow @emmajanenorris

Procrastinator to Action Taker -> procrastinatortoactiontaker.showit.site/ In this solo ep, I'm delving into the link between perfectionism and procrastination. Because, while many people believe that procrastination is caused by just 'being lazy' it's often actually a coping mechanism to resist fear — whether that's fear of discomfort, fear of failure or fear of making a mistake. It's for this reason perfectionists can be biggest procrastinators at all! Tune in for the 4 biggest signs that perfectionism is the hidden saboteur behind your procrastination habit. WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/

Procrastinator to Action Taker -> procrastinatortoactiontaker.showit.site/ Known by her moniker That Brunette, Madeline Mondrala is a Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter. Stepping into the spotlight with more than just her cool, electro-pop music, Madeline is becoming a powerful voice for female empowerment, self-love and body positivity. You only have to listen to her latest song Coolest Girl — an ode to female friendship —to know Madaline is really That Brunette you want in have in your corner! Once signed by BMG music and acclaimed by the likes of Billboard, Madeline is not a voice to be ignored in the music industry. But in our chat, we spoke all about the challenges she’s had to overcome in the industry, what it’s really like to forge your own path as an indie musician in New York, the importance of female friendships, how she gets inspired and looks after her mental health and so much more. Madeline is just as cool as her music, so I really hope you enjoy this chat. WHERE TO FIND 'THAT BRUNETTE' www.thatbrunettemusic.com Follow @is_thatbrunette on Instagram Check out her Spotify WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/

Procrastinator to Action Taker -> procrastinatortoactiontaker.showit.site/ Alyssa Coleman is a productivity strategist for creative entrepreneurs, based in Toronto Canada. She’s essentially the 'left-brain' or silent productivity partner to — as she puts it — ‘the baddest bitches on the internet’ helping them work less hours, get more done and making a bigger impact in the world! In our chat, we spoke about how working with burnt out entrepreneurs as a nutrition coach led to her falling in love with all things productivity, how to find simplicity and focus in business, why her ‘big four’ is the key to getting the most out to each day and more! Like me, Alyssa absolutely nerds out on all things productivity and efficiency, so I could have chatted to her about it all day. I hope you enjoy our chat! WHERE TO FIND ALYSSA Follow @alyssacoleman.ca Visit alyssacoleman.ca WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS  Visit agirlinprogress.com  Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram  Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/

Procrastinator to Action Taker -> procrastinatortoactiontaker.showit.site/ Do you ever find yourself catastrophising situations? Does everything always have to be a total win, or an absolute disaster? Are you always either 'on the bandwagon?' or off?  Do you feel like you have to go 'all-in' with a project, otherwise you won't start it at all? If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, you might be falling prey to 'all-or-nothing thinking.' Not only can this self-sabotaging thought pattern keep you seriously stuck, it can also cause you a lot of unnecessary torment! In this solo episode, host Emma Norris talks through how to identify and overcome all-or-nothing thinking, so you can embrace that lovely 'in-between area'. WHERE TO FIND EMMA Follow @emmajanenorris WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/

Procrastinator to Action Taker -> procrastinatortoactiontaker.showit.site/ Ash Lane is a fitness coach who is completely shaking up the way we think about health and dieting. Her evidence-based approach is all about showing busy women how to Eat MORE, Train LESS, Build MUSCLE and Lose FAT. Stemming from her own journey with nutrition, her mission is empowering women to ditch restrictive and unsustainable diets and exercise fads once and for all.  In this interview, Ash and I chat about how she made the scary leap from working for someone else to starting her own fitness business, why she’s all about taking action now and worrying about the details later, her tips for overcoming all-or-nothing thinking with health and fitness and so much more. She’s an absolute ray of sunshine and force to be reckoned with in the fitness world, so I hope you enjoy this chat with Ash! WHERE TO FIND ASH LANE Follow @ash__lane Visit ashlane.com.au WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/

Procrastinator to Action Taker -> procrastinatortoactiontaker.showit.site/ Casey Mason is the founder of the Real Her Project, an inspiring platform where she helps women move from employee to entrepreneur and find fulfilment in their careers. She’s also a life coach, a mindset mentor and co-founder of the social media business, Insidr Media. In our chat, Casey and I spoke about how she dealt with failing her biomedical degree at uni and how it led to her starting her own business, how she’s overcome perfectionism and people pleasing,  how she structures her day for ultimatum efficiency and so much more. Casey has such a kind and gentle presence and I hope you enjoy this chat with her as much as I did! WHERE TO FIND CASEY AND THE REAL HER PROJECT Follow @therealherproject Visit therealherproject.com WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/

Procrastinator to Action Taker -> procrastinatortoactiontaker.showit.site/ Michelle Battersby is the perfect example of how you don’t necessarily have to start your own business to make major impact in the world. As director of marketing at Bumble APAC, Michelle was responsible for launching the female-led dating and networking app into the Australian market. Now, she works in an equally kickass role alongside Laura Henshaw and Steph Miller at Chief Marketing Officer at Keep It Cleaner.  In this interview, we chat to Michelle from what it was like to be plucked from her role in HR at a finance company at a young age to lead marketing for an international start-up, then what it was like to leave that dream role to enter the unknown, the biggest lessons she’s learned from working at female-led companies, her big exciting plans for Keep It Cleaner and so much more! WHERE TO FIND MICHELLE AND KIC Follow @michellebattersby on Instagram Follow @keepitcleaner on Instagram Visit keepticleaner.com.au WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/

Grab your free Procrasti-proof your week eBook --> https://agirlinprogress.com/procrastination Brooke Vulinovich is an Instagram specialist, international keynote speaker, and the founder of Social Club Membership and Academy. She is one of those people who has a contagious smile and uplifting personality that has helped her shine in the digital marketing world. Brooke helps businesses leverage the power of social media (mainly Instagram) to increase their brand awareness and their bottom line. Surprisingly, Brooke launched her business way before she was ready and before she had any type of business plan. She just showed up, worked hard, and pivoted to exactly where she wants to be. In this episode of the ‘Before You’re Ready’ series, Brooke shares her inspirational story of how she built her business without having a game plan and she shares some of her best tips to help you grow on Instagram. We chatted about: Why (and how) Brooke niched down to coaching others to grow on Instagram The problem with saying ‘yes’ to every client How Brooke broke down her services Why it’s so important to network with people and build relationships How to know you have found a great business idea How to distinguish ‘good nerves’ and ‘bad nerves’ and fighting through those feelings Why you can’t prepare for absolutely everything when starting a business Top tips to help you grow on Instagram and the importance of personal branding The importance of authenticity on social media Why you shouldn’t let your fear of judgment get in your way How to know it’s the right time to start an Instagram account for your business ‘A Girl in Progress’ is available as a podcast on our website and as a video interview series on our YouTube channel–so make sure to subscribe to both to keep up with new episodes! WHERE TO FIND BROOKE Visit brookevulinovich.com Follow @brookevulinovich on Instagram Follow @socialclubcommunity on Instagram Check out Brooke’s Facebook page Learn more about The Social Club Membership WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/ LINKS Download Brooke’s FREE e-book – The 10 DM Commandments

Grab your free Procrasti-proof your week eBook --> https://agirlinprogress.com/procrastination Do you ever feel like money goes out faster than it comes in? Money has always been a top priority for business owners and entrepreneurs. After all, if you don’t have any money, you don’t have a business. If you want to have more money in the bank to afford the lifestyle you want, you need to speak to someone like money management expert, Bec Dillion-Hensby. Bec is a money management expert who has a passion for helping women “take charge of their finances so that they can live their life however the hell they want to.” On this episode of the ‘Before You’re Ready’ series, Bec unleashes the best of her money mentor tips and advice to help you change your mindset about money, invest more in yourself, and build the level of wealth you’ve always dreamed of. We chatted about: Why and how Bec got into money management Why Bec threw in the towel and gave up her role as a financial advisor to start her business before she felt ready Why it’s important to have a job (or business) that aligns with your morals and values How Bec works with clients one-on-one in-person and virtually Common money mindset blocks that many people share Who and what influences our opinions and mindsets around money How to change the way you think about money The biggest issues that business owners face when it comes to their finances Tips to help build your wealth and achieve financial freedom The benefits of having a financial advisor ‘A Girl in Progress’ is available as a podcast on our website and as a video interview series on our YouTube channel–so make sure to subscribe to both to keep up with new episodes! WHERE TO FIND BEC Follow @nextchapterwealth on Instagram Join the Next Chapter Wealth Coaching Facebook group WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/ Grab your free Procrasti-Proof Your Week eBook

Grab your free Procrasti-proof your week eBook --> https://agirlinprogress.com/procrastination The ‘internet’s queen of TMI’ herself, the wonderful Nadia Bokody is my guest on this rather intimate episode of my ‘Before You’re Ready’ series. Nadia is a strong woman who isn’t afraid to speak up for herself – even in the bedroom! Nadia is a sex-positive journalist with a passion for empowering women and helping others in their relationships and mental health. Nothing is too ‘TMI’ for her, which makes her a great source of support for many women who may feel embarrassed or even ashamed to express their sexuality. I’m so excited to chat with Nadia on this episode, it really felt like two good friends catching up. We talk about how she discovered her ‘X-factor’ as a writer, how empowering yourself in the bedroom can empower you in the boardroom, why it’s okay to start something before you feel ready, and so much more! We chatted about: How Nadia got into sex-positive journalism How embracing your sexuality can help build your self-confidence Why it’s so important to embrace your sexuality How to tackle insecurity in the bedroom and beyond Why it’s never too late to change your career path How Nadia started her successful YouTube channel Why you shouldn’t wait until you’re ‘ready’ before taking a leap in your career Why you should weigh your happiness on how authentically you’re living your life ‘A Girl in Progress’ is available as a podcast on our website and as a video interview series on our YouTubechannel–so make sure to subscribe to both to keep up with new episodes! WHERE TO FIND NADIA Visit nadiabokody.com/ Follow @nadiabokodyon Instagram Follow @nadiabokodyon Twitter Follow Nadia on Facebook WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogresson Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/ Grab your free Procrasti-Proof Your Week eBook

Grab your free Procrasti-proof your week eBook --> https://agirlinprogress.com/procrastination Do you have a passion project that you would love to turn into a business? Asha Holland once strived to be perfect and couldn’t see how her pursuit of perfectionism was holding her back in many facets of her life and career. She obsessed over having a ‘perfect body’ and when she finally reached her goal, she never felt more lost. So, she embarked on a soul-searching journey and discovered her true passion wasn’t to be perfect, but to be happy and to help other women love themselves and their bodies. In this episode of our ‘Before You’re Ready Series,’ Asha talks about how she built a powerful community of like-minded women and launched her business, Alternatively Healthy, where she educates and empowers women to build body confidence. In this episode, we chatted about: What sparked Asha to develop a passion for helping women love themselves and their bodies The problem with striving to be ‘perfect’ all the time How Asha launched her company, Alternatively Healthy Why Asha started her business before she was ready How Asha promoted her business in the early days Why you should never underestimate the power of a small community How Asha got Alternatively Healthy off the ground How being a mother has impacted Asha’s life ‘A Girl in Progress’ is available as a podcast on our website and as a video interview series on our YouTube channel–so make sure to subscribe to both to keep up with new episodes! WHERE TO FIND ASHA Visit alternativelyhealthy.com.au Follow @alternatively.healthy Follow Alternatively Healthy on Facebook WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/ Grab your free Procrasti-Proof Your Week eBook

Grab your free Procrasti-proof your week eBook --> https://agirlinprogress.com/procrastination If you’re an introvert, you might find it difficult to ‘get out there’ and network with people who could potentially help you build your dream career. Bec McFarland knows that feeling all too well and is (in her own words), a ‘hard-core introvert.’ Despite this, Bec loves people and thrives on making deep and meaningful connections with others. Bec is the Founder of Pop! Your Career, where she helps people find the answers within themselves so they can kickstart their career doing what gives them true fulfillment and purpose. I’m so happy to have Bec join me on this episode of ‘A Girl in Progress,’ where we chat about how Bec ditched the ‘agency life’ and left the soul-sucking work environment behind to launch her own career coaching business. We chatted about: How Bec went from agency work to starting her own business as a career coach Fears that Bec had to overcome when starting her business before she was ready The benefits of being relatable and open with others (including potential clients) How Bec built her brand online despite being a hard-core introvert Common misconceptions about introverts How to build connections with others and overcome imposter syndrome Mindset blocks that often get in the way of an introvert who wants to ‘take the big leap’ before they’re ready How to be intentional about pushing yourself forward Why Bec transitioned her business to one-to-one coaching Bec shares her best advice for when you don’t feel ready to do something ‘A Girl in Progress’ is available as a podcast on our website and as a video interview series on our YouTube channel–so make sure to subscribe to both to keep up with new episodes! WHERE TO FIND BEC Visit popyourcareer.com Follow @popyourcareer on Instagram Follow @PopYourCareer on Twitter Follow Pop! Your Career’s Facebook Page Join BRAVE: A 14 Day Program Designed to Push you outside your comfort zone! WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/ BEC'S RECOMMENDATIONS · The DiSC profile assessment

Grab your free Procrasti-proof your week eBook --> https://agirlinprogress.com/procrastination Personal Stylist, Jane Mow, is nothing short of a wardrobe wizard. She has a thirst for style with over a decade of experience spanning high-end fashion editorials, runway, music videos, TV, print advertising and more. But what you might not know about Jane is that she originally enrolled in law school of all places. However, it wasn’t long before she realised she was in the wrong field and found her true passion for fashion. Since then, Jane has enjoyed a highly successful career lending her creative eye to various fashion brands including the luxury sleepwear label Willa & Mae. Nowadays, Jane has taken control of her future and brings her wealth of experience into styling and sourcing exclusive pieces for her clients. Jane joins me on this special episode of the podcast for my ‘Before You’re Ready Series,’ where she talks about how she started her personal stylist business and why you shouldn’t be afraid to follow your dreams…even if that means you need to start before you think you’re ready. We chatted about: How Jane went from law school to pursuing her passion for fashion Times throughout Jane’s career where she seized opportunities that she didn’t feel ready for Why you shouldn’t be afraid to start before you’re ready Tips to improve productivity and reduce the temptation to procrastinate How to make sure you focus on things that will help move your business forward How your style and appearance can impact your personal brand and self-confidence Why every woman needs a ‘power blazer’ Why you should build a personal style that reflects you and your brand Why you should dress for the job you want, not the job you have ‘A Girl in Progress’ is available as a podcast on our website and as a video interview series on our YouTube channel–so make sure to subscribe to both to keep up with new episodes! WHERE TO FIND THE GUEST Visit janemow.com Follow @janemow on Instagram Subscribe to Jane’s YouTube channel WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/

Grab your free Procrasti-proof your week eBook --> https://agirlinprogress.com/procrastination Have you ever dreamed of quitting your 9-5 grind to pursue your dream? Taking a big step like this can seem terrifying. Saying goodbye to stable income and taking control of your time and finances is exciting, but it also comes with a lot of pressure to do well and succeed.  Thankfully, my guest on this special episode of the Before You’re Ready Series, Lauren Irvine, has seen plenty of success since leaving her 9-5 job behind to pursue her true passion - health and fitness. And while since our interview Lauren has found a flexible new job in the fitness world, she continues to grow her business LIFT Coacwhich hing: helps to empower women to become the best versions of themselves, through embracing an active life and a healthy mindset.  I invited Lauren onto the podcast because first of all, she’s a good friend of mine and we were due a catch-up anyway, and secondly, she has an amazing story to share and lots of great tips for anyone who is thinking about giving up their day job to pursue their dreams. We chatted about: How Lauren got started in health, fitness, and nutrition How Lauren built new health and fitness habits Why it’s fine to go after your dream before you feel ready Why you should use visualisation to help get your mindset ready How Lauren traded her full-time job for her dream job Mindset blocks that stop people from working on improving their health and fitness Lauren shares her best advice for anyone who doesn’t feel ready to pursue their goals yet ‘A Girl in Progress’ is available as a podcast on our website and as a video interview series on our YouTube channel–so make sure to subscribe to both to keep up with new episodes! WHERE TO FIND THE GUEST Visit LIFTcoaching.com Follow @lauren_irvine WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress

Grab your free Procrasti-proof your week eBook --> https://agirlinprogress.com/procrastination Trading long commutes, boring meetings, and awkward small-talk for the ‘laptop lifestyle’ is a dream for many aspiring entrepreneurs. After all, who doesn’t want to take control of their time, their freedom and wear their fave pair of sweatpants to work? Kira Hyde is a tea drinking, lipstick wearing, brand strategist and creative director. She is a fiery redhead and the mastermind behind KH Studio, a creative studio where she empowers biz owners and entrepreneurs to launch their next step, smash their goals, and level up their income. In this episode of the ‘Before you’re ready’ series, Kira and I chat about her work, how she started a business at such a young age, why it’s okay to start before you’re ready, and so much more! We chatted about: How Kira helps biz owners up-level and create the business of their dreams Why ‘being young’ shouldn’t get in the way of achieving your goals How to break through fears and self-doubt How Kira started her successful business at such a young age The value of taking calculated risks and believing in yourself Why you shouldn’t get bogged down by regrets and past mistakes Kira talks about her passion project - ‘The Launch Gals’ How to know it’s time to invest in professional branding What the ‘laptop lifestyle’ means to Kira Tips to find the right balance between work and travel Kira’s best advice for launching your business (and quit procrastinating!) ‘A Girl in Progress’ is available as a podcast on our website and as a video interview series on our YouTube channel – so make sure to subscribe to both to keep up with new episodes! WHERE TO FIND THE GUEST Visit Kira’s website Connect with Kira on LinkedIn Follow @kiraahyde on Instagram Learn more about The Launch Gals WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/

Do you want to get more out of your 24 hours? Lisa Santacroce is the Owner of any + all, a unique consulting services business where she helps businesses scale. With a background in career counselling, Lisa combines her passion for productivity consulting, time management, and goal-setting to help craft an organized foundation from which businesses can anchor themselves and build up. Lisa and I chat about how she built her incredible business, how to create productive systems so you can get more out of your time, and she shares the importance of doing what feels ‘right’, listening to your intuition and so much more. We chatted about: How Lisa leverages her background in career counselling to help people make the most of their 24 hours Why you shouldn’t be afraid to follow what feels ‘right’ and listen to your gut What helped Lisa silence her fears and pursue her dream of starting her own business How Lisa found new clients during the early stages of her business Times when Lisa overcame her doubts using positive self-talk What productivity consulting is and why it’s so important Common mindset blocks that stop people from accomplishing their goals The benefits of outsourcing tasks you don’t enjoy Tips to reduce procrastination How to set up productive systems within your business ‘A Girl in Progress’ is available as a podcast on our website and video interview series on our YouTube channel – so make sure to subscribe to both to keep up with new episodes! WHERE TO FIND LISA Visit her website Follow Lisa on Instagram @any_and_all WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress

We spend so much of our time working in our businesses, it’s hard to find the time to work on them. How do we break out of the cycle of procrastination and overworking to find more balance and focus on the bigger goals we have for ourselves and our businesses? Sarah Kenyon is a creative business coach, dedicated to showing creative entrepreneurs how to develop epic strategies so they can make an impact and scale profitably. The advice she shared with me in this episode is the kind of thing every business owner needs to hear. With total kindness and calmness, Sarah will help you understand why you need to get out of your own way if you want to achieve more of your goals. We chatted about: - How Sarah pivoted from makeup artistry to goal management coaching for creative business owners - How Sarah works with her clients and what she helps them to change - What the most common barriers to progress Sarah sees her clients putting up - Why productivity is personal and procrastination is inevitable – and what you can do to tip the balance - Sarah’s advice for overcoming fear and hesitation - How to pursue your goals without overloading yourself with pressure - What goal paralysis and pinball machine mentality are, why they happen, and how to overcome them WHERE TO FIND SARAH Visit her website Connect on Instagram Find out about her 12-week coaching  WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/

Do you ever dream about firing your clients? It might sound crazy but sometimes you need to make a big change to move forwards. Well, launch strategist, Steph Taylor, did exactly that. She fired ALL her clients, launched an incredible digital course, and created a viable stream of passive income. Steph said goodbye to her corporate job and traded a tiny cubical for round-the-clock freedom. As the Founder of stephtaylor.co, she helps like-minded people craft killer digital product launches. Of course, Steph’s incredible success didn’t just fall onto her lap. She hustled hard to bring her business to life and she admits that she may have thrown herself into it before she felt ready. In this episode of the ‘Before You’re Ready’ series, I chat with Steph about how she launched her business, how (and why) she fired all of her clients, tips for creating a digital course, and so much more! We chatted about: - How Steph discovered her creative outlet and launched her business - Why you should embrace fear and learn to co-exist with it - Signs that made Steph realise she was ‘going all in’ before she was ready - The value of delegating and outsourcing tasks you can’t do (or just don’t want to do!) - How Steph gradually fired all of her old clients (yes, all of them!) - Why you should pick a business coach according to the season of business you’re in - A brief overview of the process of creating and launching a new digital course - Steph’s top tips for putting a stop to procrastination - Common ‘barriers’ in the way of launching your next digital product – and how to break through them Want to hear/see more from the ‘Before You’re Ready’ series? I’ve interviewed 11 fearless female experts for my ‘Before You’re Ready’ series, with each guest sharing striking moments from their journey to success while sharing amazing tips to help you take the next step towards your goals – even if you don’t feel ready! Check it out here WHERE TO FIND STEPH Visit her website Listen to the Socialette Podcast Follow @stephtaylor.co Download Steph’s FREE E-Book – The Complete Roadmap for a Killer Launch WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress You can also watch these episodes on the A Girl in Progress YouTube channel

Mariana Boulos is the founder of The Well Store, an online boutique filled with products that are good for you and good for the planet. She also owns a store of the same name in the leafy Sydney suburb of Balmain. Her mission for creating a healthier lifestyle started in 2008, when both of her parents were sadly diagnosed with a terminal illness. In today’s podcast, I chat to Mariana about how she makes taking care of herself a priority in her daily routine, how she balances being a mum-of-3 boys  with her busy business, how she carves out time for herself in the morning and so much more. WHERE TO FIND THE WELL STORE Visit the website Check out the Facebook Follow @thewellstore WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/ MARIANA'S RECOMMENDATIONS Finding My Virginity: The New Autobiography 60 Minutes True Crime Series  Oprah's SuperSoul Conversations.

This is a very exciting episode, because it's the first time chatting to not one but TWO amazing ladies at once. Phoebe Simmonds and Kate Casey are the co-founders of the Memo, a curated edit of the trusted baby brands removing some of the overwhelm for new mums. Phoebe is also the founder of The Blow, a gorgeous blow-dry salon and community and Melbourne and Kate is a mum of two. I loved chatting the ladies about how they balance their growing business with their respective babies, their very different morning routines, why they’re all about celebrating a win each and every day and more. Plus, podcast addict Phoebe shares her top recommendations! WHERE TO FIND PHOEBE AND KATE The Memo Follow @thememo The Blow KATE AND PHEOBE'S RECOMMENDATION The High Low on Apple Podcasts Unravel True Crime — Snowball - Unravel True Crime - ABC The Daily on Apple Podcasts The goop Podcast | Goop Who? Weekly Radiolab: Podcasts | WNYC Studios | Podcasts Slow Burn Little Gold Men Offline The Cut LadyBrains The Resilience Project JSHealth App CLIK Collective — Warehousing and Co-working spaces Trick Mirror by Jia Tolentino She Said WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/

Pip Summerville is the founder of Tonik — a game-changing range of health supplements like coconut oil and apple cider vinegar in convenient capsule form. And in case she wasn't busy enough doing that, she also heads up the branding and design studio, The Base Agency. In today's episode, I chat to Pip about how she manages juggling two successful business almost single-handedly,  how being a professional rower shaped her relationship with wellness, her sign from the universe that she needed to slow down and so much more. WHERE TO FIND PIP The Tonik  The Base Agency Follow @thetonik WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/

Known by her moniker Flex Mama, Lillian Ahenkhan is the type of woman we all want at our dinner party. Starting out as DJ and MTV presenter, she’s now channelled her colourful style and thought-provoking philosophies into a fully-fledged empire — complete with a book, self-development boardgame and multiple podcasts! Flex also repped as Mrs Claus this year, as part of the Body Shops' game-changing campaign. I loved chatting to Flex about how being a DJ has made her a homebody, how she makes time and space for deep thought, the importance of facilitating your own nut — both literally and metaphorically — and so much more! WHERE TO FIND FLEX www.flexmami.com Follow @flexi.mami YouTube WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/

Ali Brigginshaw is one of Australia’s most talented athletes — and I don't mean 'just' for a girl! As a rugby league player in the Australian Jillaroos, she led them to World Cup glory twice and was even named 'Woman of the Match' in 2017. Now, she plays on a state level with the Brisbane Broncos and spends much of her time mentoring young women in her community. Alongside Em Rusciano and Flex Mami, she’s also one of three Mrs Claus flipping the narrative on gender roles as part of the Body Shop's game-changing campaign. I loved chatting to Ali about what the training schedule of an athlete *really* looks like, why she’s only just recently started using a calendar, why giving back is such an important part of her daily life and so much more. WHERE TO FIND ALI Follow @ali_brigg WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/ THE BODY SHOP'S MRS CLAUS CAMPAIGN https://www.thebodyshop.com/en-au/mrs-claus/book-now

Em Rusciano is one of Australia’s most recognisable faces and voices. Having first sparkled onto our radar on Australian Idol she’s forged a successful career as a singer, comedian, author, tv and radio presenter and the force behind her own one woman show, Rage and Rainbows. She’s also a mum of three and this year, is an ambassador for The Body Shop's Mrs Claus campaign, which is changing the conversation around gender roles at Christmas. I chatted to Em about how she manages work around being the mother of a young baby, why anxiety is superpower — and the boundaries she puts in place to help manage it — how she keeps flexibility in her routine for spur of the moment creativity and more! WHERE TO FIND EM Follow @emrusciano  www.facebook.com/EmRuscianoOfficial/ WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/ THE BODY SHOP'S MRS CLAUS CAMPAIGN https://www.thebodyshop.com/en-au/mrs-claus/book-now

With over 110,000 followers, Nawal Sari is a fashion influencer with a difference — she's breaking down boundaries and redefining modest style. Aside from being one of the most stylish women we've ever seen, she's also a YouTuber, communications student, works in retail and is working on a couple of different creative projects at the moment. In this episode, I chat to Nawal about how her faith shapes her relationship with mindfulness, how she fits creating content into her busy schedule, her top study tips and so much more! WHERE TO FIND NAWAL Follow @nawalsari Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu1AQ9mH2JBMXDPnAzp6o8w WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/

Elise Catchlove is a Vedic meditation expert and teacher, the founder of By Catchlove and a mum of one (with another on the way!). She’s had an extremely varied career journey, starting as an actress before transitioning into the fast-paced fashion industry, until a decade-long anxiety condition brought her to Vedic meditation — which she’s now made her career. I loved chatting to Elise about the unusual practice that kickstarts her day,  how meditation has supercharged her productivity, how becoming a mum has made her more mindful and so much more! WHERE TO FIND ELISE Visit bycatchlove.com Follow @bycatchlove Facebook: www.facebook.com/bycatchlove WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/ GRAB YOUR ULTIMATE PROCRASTI-NOT TOOLKIT www.agirlinprogress.com/procrastination ELISE'S PICKS The Expanded Podcast - Lacy Phillips The goop Podcast | Goop Offline, The Podcast Under The Skin | Official Site - Russell Brand

Yasmin Suteja is pretty much the ultimate slashie. She's a photographer/talent manager/creative director/influencer in her own right, with over 42,000 followers. She's the founder of Culture Machine, a creative agency and production studio creating some of Australia's coolest work right now. Yas also happens to be an old school friend of mine, where we bonded over very nerdy things like debating, public speaking and Jesse McCartney (remember him?) I loved catching up with Yas about how she stays creative while managing the many different aspects of her job, how her upbringing in Bali shaped her relationship with mindfulness, why she does her best work at night and so much more! WHERE TO FIND YASMIN Follow @yasminsuteja and @culturemachine Check out culturemachine.tv WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Join our Facebook group, Girls In Progress: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852834935008232/ GRAB YOUR ULTIMATE PROCRASTI-NOT TOOLKIT www.agirlinprogress.com/procrastination YASMIN'S PICKS The Tipping Point Revisionist History Podcast COLORS - YouTube The Beauty Chef Australia Wunderlist Calm - Meditation Techniques for Sleep and Stress Reduction MasterClass Online Classes

Lisa Messenger is the game-changing CEO and founder of The Messenger Group and the Collective Hub, which started as a magazine back in 2013 but is now a full-blown empire with a digital platform, events, journals and more. Lisa has also authored and co-authored 16 books, the most recent being Work From Wherever, inspired by her own experience as a digital nomad. I loved chatting to Lisa about how she runs multiple businesses across multiple time zones, her top tips for staying productive while traveling, how she sets boundaries between life and work why her wind-down routine involves plants and so much more. WHERE TO FIND LISA Follow @lisamessenger and @collectivehub WHERE TO BUY WORK HARD WHEREVER www.collectivehub.com/product/work-from-wherever WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Follow @adayinprogresspodcast on Instagram Join our Facebook group

Anna McLain is a girl of many talents! She started her career in the film industry as James Franco's assistant, but has since done everything from acting and producing to screenwriting — even starting her own production company, Dolores Haze Films. Now, she's pursuing a career as a professional jockey alongside her filmmaking. In today's podcast, we chat to Anna about how she balances her rigorous training schedule with her creative pursuits, how she finds time to herself in her 7-day workweek, how she manages email when she's constantly away from her computer and so much more! WHERE TO FIND ANNA Instagram @doloreshazefilms  Twitter: @annamlanier WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Follow @adayinprogresspodcast on Instagram Join our Facebook group WHERE TO FIND SCRATCH AND JOTTER Follow @scratchandjotter Visit scratchandjotter.com.au

Kira Hyde is a brand strategist and designer, a part-time traveler and the founder of The Launch Gals, an online community for kickass women who want more out of life. She's also a good friend of mine, and the heart and mind behind all of our visual branding! I loved chatting to Kira about how she stays productive and organised while living the laptop lifestyle, why she uses whiteboards to plan her goals and tasks, how automating parts of her business has helped her prevent burnout and so much more! WHERE TO FIND KIRA Follow @kirahydecreative Vist kirahydecreative.com  WHERE TO FIND THE LAUNCH GALS Follow @thelaunchgals Visit thelaunchgals.com WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Follow @adayinprogresspodcast on Instagram Join our Facebook group

Anneke Van Den Broek is the multi-award winning founder of Australia’s fastest growing petcare brand, Rufus & Coco. She started her career managing some of Australia’s biggest brands like Blackmores and David Jones, before noticing a gap in the market for high quality pet supplies. In this episode, I chat to Anneke about her dynamic and flexible approach to work, why visualisation and mindfulness play such a big role in her daily life, why she’s embraced the fact theres no such thing as work/life balance as a working mum and so much more! WHERE TO FIND ANNEKE Follow @annekevandenbroek Facebook WHERE TO FIND RUFUS & COCO Follow @rufusandcoco Vist rufusandcoco.com.au Facebook.com/RufusAndCocoPetcare/ WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Follow @adayinprogresspodcast on Instagram Join our Facebook group WHERE TO FIND SCRATCH AND JOTTER Follow @scratchandjotter Visit scratchandjotter.com.au

Pippa Hallas is the CEO of the iconic Australian skincare brand Ella Bache, a working mum and the author the new book Bold Moves. In today's episode, I chat to Pippa about why she uses her sacred morning time for deep thinking, her own skincare regime, how she organises and balances her busy family and work life, why her two boys have been the biggest teachers in the art of saying 'no' and so much more! WHERE TO BUY BOLD MOVES BY PIPPA HALLAS Ella Bache online Booktopia WHERE TO FIND ELLA BACHE Follow @ellabache Vist ellabache.com.au Facebook.com/ellabache WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Follow @adayinprogresspodcast on Instagram Join our Facebook group WHERE TO FIND SCRATCH AND JOTTER Follow @scratchandjotter Visit scratchandjotter.com.au

Yuki Thomas, is the co-founder of Soulara, Australia's first plant-based food delivery service. She worked in the corporate world for a decade, before noticing a gap in the market for healthy, natural and convenient ready-made meals. In today's podcast, I chat to Yuki about how she still finds time for hobbies and creative pursuits in the busy schedule, how she creates and sticks to good habits, the Japanese self-development philosophy she lives by and so much more! WHERE TO FIND SOULARA Follow @livesoulara Vist soulara.com Facebook.com/livesoulara WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Follow @adayinprogresspodcast on Instagram Join our Facebook group

Carolina is a London-based academic, poledancer, PR and social media consultant, author and the founder of Blogger on Pole. She also happens to be one of the busiest women I know! So, it was a pleasure to have her on the podcast and chat to her about how she uses a structured yet flexible approach to manage her time, how she looks after her mental health, why her evening wind-down routine involves witchcraft and much more. WHERE TO FIND CAROLINA Follow @bloggeronpole Vist bloggeronpole.com Facebook.com/bloggeronpole WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Follow @adayinprogresspodcast on Instagram Join our Facebook group

Francheska Martinez is an Austin-based exercise scientist, functional movement coach, Animal Flow instructor and fitness influencer at @francheskafit. In today's episode, I chat to Francheska about the energising morning routine she uses to fuel her very active lifestyle, how Animal Flow helps her practice mindfulness, how she creates boundaries with social media and much more. WHERE TO FIND FRANCHESKA Visit francheskamartinez.com  Follow @francheskafit ........ WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Follow @adayinprogresspodcast on Instagram Join our Facebook group

Amy Kate Isaacs is a developmental psychologist, the founder of The Mindful Collective and the proud dog mum to her mini greyhound, Evie. Through her innovative services and products, she takes an entrepreneurial approach to inspire mindful and compassionate change in young women (and the young at heart).  In today's episode, I chat with Amy Kate about her favourite mindfulness tools and techniques, how she recharges her energy and remains present during a long day of seeing clients, how she enforces boundaries in her business and so much more! ..... WHERE TO FIND AMY KATE Visit Mindful Collective Follow @themindfulcollective Facebook.com/themindfulcollective ........ WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Follow @adayinprogresspodcast on Instagram Join our Facebook group

Rebecca McFarland is a Career Coach, Mexican food enthusiast and the type of woman we all want on our side for straight-to-the-point, actionable career advice. She recently left her 9-5 in HR behind to go full-time in her business Pop Your Career where she offer coaching, courses and resume writing services. In today’s podcast, I chat to Bec about what its like being a type B person with type A tendencies, how she manages her energy as an introvert, the things job-seekers should do as part of their daily routines to get one step closer to that dream job and so much more! ........ WHERE TO FIND REBECCA Visit popyourcareer.com Follow @popyourcareer Facebook.com/popyourcareer ........ WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Follow @adayinprogresspodcast on Instagram Join our Facebook group

Lizzie Bland is an ex-professional dancer turned female fitness expert and is the founder of Lean Bean Fitness and Lean Bean Retreats in Sydney, Australia. Lizzie's has an extensive background in Pilates, Barre, Yoga, Boxing & Pre/Post natal exercise, and uses this experience to run a kick-ass range of female only classes at her Bondi Beach studio. In today's podcast, I chat to Lizzie about how being pregnant has changed her routine, what she eats to stay energised in a physically demanding job, the surprising way she practices mindfulness and so much more! ................. Quick Links WHERE TO FIND LIZZIE Visit leanbeanfitness.com @leanbeanfitnessau Facebook: www.facebook.com/leanbeanfitnesssydney/ ................. WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Follow @adayinprogresspodcast on Instagram Join our Facebook group

Steph Taylor is a corporate dropout turned marketing nerd, passport stamp collector and host of the bite-sized online marketing podcast, Socialette. She founded two businesses, The Sugarfree Box and wellness marketing agency Wildbloom Creative, before pivoting to work on her own personal brand, Steph Taylor Co. Through her library of courses and ebooks, Steph empowers small business owners with the no-fluff marketing know-how they need to launch and up-level the business of their dreams. In this podcast, we chat about how her pivot has changed her daily routine, why (and how!) she gets up before 5 am every morning without hitting snooze, how a serious case of burnout led her reconsider how she was spending her time and much more! Quick links ........ WHERE TO FIND STEPH Visit stephtaylor.com Follow @stephtaylor.co Check out The Socialette Podcast Facebook.com/stephtaylor.co ........ WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Follow @adayinprogresspodcast on Instagram Join our Facebook group

Samantha Watt is a project manager, the director of Six Bar Consulting and the founder of the app Australian Equestrian Competitions.  In other words, she's an extremely busy lady! It's just as well, then, that she's an expert in architecting automated digital solutions to make your business life easier.  In today's podcast, we chat about how she juggles three different roles, why she ditched the rigid morning routine that wasn't serving her, what it's like working out of a theme park on the sunny Gold Coast and much more. Quick links WHERE TO FIND SAMANTHA Six Bar Consulting Website  Facebook Australian Equestrian Competitions Website Facebook SAMANTHA'S PICKS Asana Evernote  Unf*ck Your Brain podcast Lady Startup podcast Grant Cardone podcast Steph Taylor- The Socialette podcast Dubsado HeadSpace App WHERE TO FIND A GIRL IN PROGRESS Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Follow @adayinprogresspodcast on Instagram Join our Facebook group

Brooke Vulinovich is an Instagram specialist, founder of Villa Management and creator of the Social Club Membership. With a background in marketing and events, Brooke’s infectious enthusiasm and digital savvy has allowed her to quickly become one of Australia's most influential Instagram speakers and trainers. In our very first episode, Brooke dishes about how she gets *all* of that energy,  why she works out twice a day, how she sets boundaries with social media, why she doesn't have email on her phone and so much more! QUICK LINKS Where to find Brooke: Websites: Villa Management Social Club Membership Instagram: @brookevulinovich @villamanagement Brooke's picks: The Control Freak Planner Mixcloud- Steady 130 Where to find A Girl In Progress Visit agirlinprogress.com Follow @_agirlinprogress on Instagram Follow @adayinprogresspodcast on Instagram Join our Facebook group