Dream and Do Podcast | creativity | marketing | mindset

Becoming PurposeFULL and Navigating Spirituality with Jazreena Harlow (Episode 49)

In this episode of the podcast I’m joined by Jazreena Harlow, Dynamic Soul Coach & Crystal Sonic Sound Healer and we talked about what it really looks like to follow your purpose without the instagram gloss or the industry sparkle that often seeks to bypass the messiness of the journey.   From making spiritual personal through to existing as yourself in all spaces, we go there!   Both Jaz and I come from corporate fashion backgrounds and she shares gems of wisdom from her transition ...

Writing, Love and Being Human with Lisa Bent (Episode 48)

In this episode of the podcast I’m joined in beautiful conversation by Lisa Bent. Lisa is the Coaching Counsellor, an author, presenter and all round talented human. She works with single, successful, self-aware women, 30+, who feel stuck and want breakthroughs in their love story and recently published her debut book Symona's Still Single.    We talk about the writing process, love, and what it means to be a human in relationship with other humans, as friends, lovers and heartbeats exis...

Episode 47: Owning who you are and dispelling the single story in your industry and beyond

If you ever find yourself thinking or saying out loud that you aren't a 'proper business owner' or if you don't feel like 'an entrepreneur' this episode has been created for you.  There are so many ways that outside forces are dictating how we see ourselves, the stories we tell ourselves and how we then show-up for ourselves and others. It's not enough to say you can do things differently, I'm here to help you actually do it and that's about what you're doing, how you're doing it and al...

Episode 46: 'Why we struggle to rest and be' with Nehanda Truscott-Reid

In this episode of the podcast you will be invited into a glorious conversation all about consciously being. If you struggle with rest or if you aren't listening to what your body needs then this episode will be speak to and soothe your soul. Having studied Energywork, Holistic Wellness Coaching and Womb Yoga Therapy Nehanda comes from an ancient approach of gently guiding our systems back into balance and harmony allowing the natural flow of energy and vitality to flow. You'll find...

Episode 45: An intro to 'From Head To Heart' and an Invitation

On this episode I'm have a little gift for you as I'm sharing the intro to "From Head To Heart' my new audio programme designed to do exactly what it says on the tin.  'From Head to Heart' has been created exclusively for the member's of Root + Rise and as the doors are open until Monday 10th May (at midnight) you get to join too.  You can find out more and sign-up here -  https://www.alifemoreinspired.com/rootandrise Come and say hello on Instagram

Episode 44: Creating your Profitable Purpose

This episode of the podcast is for all you big-hearted creatives who have a deep purpose but want to make it more profitable.  You'll hear a story from everyday life that is a great example of what you need to do in order to create your 'profitable purpose'. Its a pep talk and a dose of tough love with some crucial tips thrown in to help you take action right-away. Come and say hello to me on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/alifemoreinspired/ The Seasonal Planning Workshop i...

Episode 43: When Creativity Leads with Anna Ceesay

In this episode of the podcast I'm chatting with Anna Ceesay, Founder of Motherdom Magazine.  Anna followed her gut and created Motherdom a few years ago and since then has been featured by BBC News, been named by Forbes as a female entrepreneur who is using her own experience of mental ill-health to help others and has just been successful in raising her first round of investment. Anna and I worked together in a mini-mastermind I hosted over lockdown called Profitable Purpose and it wa...

Episode 42: Creativity for Wellness and Healing with Shannon Reed

This episode of the podcast is a little bit different as I was invited by Shannon from Mockingbird Makes to join her on Instagram Live for a conversation about creativity and wellness. It was such a rich, open-hearted and nourishing conversation that I had to share it here on the podcast.    We covered so much from finding your voice to lessons on imperfection, the importance of feeling rooted, what we need to support us as we rise and what becoming more wholeheartedly yourself looks lik...

Episode 41: The Hidden Signs of Burnout as a Creative with Selina Barker

In this modern age burnout is a very real thing especially with so many of us being conditioned onto the hustle train of pushing through and not listening to our bodies. In this episode of the podcast I speak to Selina Barker about all this and more. Selina is a life design and career change coach, author, podcaster and co-founder of Project Love. For the past 12 years she’s been making it her business to help people design lives they love and create careers they thrive in. She is creato...

Episode 40 - Overcoming People Pleasing and Perfectionism with Natalie Lue

This episode of the podcast is an absolute masterclass for perfectionists and people pleasers alike as I have the wonderful Natalie Lue as my guest.  Natalie is a writer, podcaster, speaker and artist who helps people-pleasers, perfectionists and relationship strugglers overcome their emotional baggage so that they can become more of who they really are. In this episode we talk about creativity, online business, staying true to yourself, boundaries, identity and of course people pleasing...

EPISODE 39: In Conversation With Nova Reid and Tamu Thomas...From Lockdown Life to Black Lives Matter and Everything In Between

This is a super special episode of the podcast as I have 2 wonderful guests sharing the mic with me and they are Nova Reid and Tamu Thomas. We put the world to rights through What's App voicenotes all the time and we've brought that openness, honesty and straight up truth-telling to the podcast airwaves and sharing it with you. From lockdown life to Black Lives Matter and everything in between we're inviting you in. Nova Reid is an inspirational TED speaker, writer and anti-racism educa...

Episode 38 - White Supremacy in the Coaching Industry with Laura Husson

In this episode of the podcast I'm getting into a conversation that is much needed and has been on my heart for a long time. Following the aftermath of the George Floyd murder and the amplification of the Black Lives Matter movement I recorded an Instagram Live on White Supremacy and the Coaching Industry.  I'm excited to continue the conversation with Laura Husson. After seeing some of her posts on social media, I knew she would be a great person to talk to about this and more!  Laura...

EPISODE 37 : Taking your power back in this uncertain season and what that even means

Take your power back...you hear it a lot, right? But what does it mean? Especially in this season. In this solo episode I'm helping to make the most of where we are now, we all have a choice as we near the last quarter of the year and this is your call to rise. Come and say hello to me on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/alifemoreinspired/ Here's the Overcoming Fear Workshop I mention in the episode- https://www.alifemoreinspired.com/start-here If you loved this episode, I ...

EPISODE 36: Seeing Ourselves and Life As An Artist with Sharon Walters

I am beyond excited to be relaunching the podcast and welcoming guests back on to share deep and meaningful, below the surface conversations. We're setting the tone with a conversation with the delectable Sharon Walters. Sharon is an artist, museum educator, mother of two and wife, living and working in London. She has been working on her ‘Seeing Ourselves’ collage series for the last two years and has been sober for the past year. She graduated from Central St Martins University of th...

Episode 35 - The Unexpected Magic of Owning Your Magic and Where To Start

In this episode of the podcast I’m talking about owning your magic and where to start. We cover your story, client stories, connection and contribution.    This is a practical and tangible way of inviting a more confident version of you to the table.    Something that impacts your state of mind AND your state of being.    And instead of just talking ‘transformation' we are talking about your unique and meaningful contribution and the ripple effect of that.    The real differe...

Episode 34 - From despair to determined. Are you ready?

From despair, to determined.⁣ ⁣ Who is with me????⁣ ⁣ I know my empaths, sensitive souls and my big-hearted creatives have been feeling this so very deeply.⁣ In this episode I am inviting you to choose. Despair or Determination? The Wholehearted Waitlist is open. We get started in September. It is the most beautiful container that will help you with adding the activism into your brand and reallllyyy embodying the change you want to see in yourself alongside the mark you want to...

Episode 33: Finding Your Voice, Using Your Voice, Amplifying Your Voice and the Messy Middle

The rulebook has changed for us all and using your voice has taken a whole new level of importance, focus and energy. In the wake of George Floyd, Black Lives Matter and what I am calling the awakening and uprising you will be feeling the pull at your coat tails to use your voice. Maybe it has felt like pressure and expectation or maybe it has been a fire in your belly and your soul is bursting to say all the things you didn't feel able to say before. Either way the tide has changed an...

Episode 32: Parenting in a Pandemic

Listen in for an open, honest and very real perspective on branding building and parenting during this challenging global situation.  This will serve as a virtual hug, permission slip and toolkit to help you through.  This is a long awaited episode and another from the CV-19 series of 'on a walk' episodes. Doors to 'Dream + Do: The digital membership for big-hearted creatives' is now open for Founding Members until Monday 25th May (at midnight). All the info is here - https://bit.ly/36...

Episode 31: Changing Your Mind and Feeling Flaky

Feeling flaky for changing your mind? Are friends and family telling you that you need to stick to the plan yet your heart is telling you something different?  So many of us have been conditioned to believe that changing our minds is negative thing, however, it is often just another way to get you to silence your intuition.  In this episode, I help you discern where the change of mind (and heart) is coming from joy and power or fear?  If you've ever felt flaky then this is for you.  ...

Episode 30: Is It Possible To Soulfully Sell During A Pandemic?

Spoiler alert! Yes it is. If you've watched all the webinars, listened to all the advice saying 'its ok to sell' but you're still not feeling it in your heart then I have created this with exactly you in mind. In this episode, I'm helping you to navigate those icky feelings you have about selling and showing you how to take the emotional connection you are holding onto that is keeping you stuck and move it from your head and into your heart where you can welcome in more ease and flow AN...

Episode 29: Now is the time to play with possibility

The current global pandemic is an opportunity to play with possibility.  In this 5 minute episode I am guiding you into a state where play and possibility combine. Listen for inspiring energy and open-hearted vibes.  Whether you're not feeling too great and need a pep talk or you want someone to meet you with similarly positive vibes that you are feeling today, I have your back with this episode.  Download your free mini-guide ‘7 Secrets to Being Seen & Heard By Your Perfect Fit Client...

Episode 28: Navigating life and work during the current crisis

If the current crisis has got you feeling stuck then this episode will be a guiding light. Navigating life and work during these challenging times is something none of us have done before. It's time for you to create new paths and dive into taking perfectly imperfect action. Download your free mini-guide ‘7 Secrets to Being Seen & Heard By Your Perfect Fit Clients Even When You Only Have A Few Hours A Day’ here - https://www.alifemoreinspired.com/7-secrets-to-being-seen-heard Come an...

Episode 27: How to (re)find your voice and what to do when you feel stuck

Finding your voice isn't where the journey ends. It's only the beginning and sometimes you'll fall out of alignment and lose your sense of what you want to say. And that's ok, in fact it is the way it goes sometimes. Your job is to regroup, recalibrate and re(find) your voice. The world needs it.    In this episode I am sharing ways you can do just that and go from  stuck to sharing, selling and sowing those seeds.    If you thought you had your voice nailed but you find yourself mut...

Episode 26: How to own your expert status

In this episode I'm sharing something that will help you toown your expert status.   I know so many of you feel triggered at the thought of having to call yourself an expert or that anyone would see you as an one.   The tip I'm sharing with you today, means that you never need to use that word, IF you don't want to. Yet you are still positioned as someone to learn from, as well as helping you to cultivate confidence.    I’ll be covering all this and more in Wholehearted, my new g...

Episode 25 - The 'how' behind showing-up authentically that no-one is talking about

There's always so much online about being yourself but not only is the general rhetoric lacking in nuance, you’ll also find that no-one explains what it looks like in reality or what it even means, especially when your response is, ‘I don't know who I am’. In this episode, I'm helping you to break that down.   I’m showing you why being yourself isn't a vacuous and overused Instagram quote, when done right it’s actually your best marketing strategy. I also talk about my Connect & Captivat...

Episode 24: What you need to know about your dreams and fears

If you know what you want but you just keep choosing fear over your dreams then this episode is for you. I breakdown the affirmation ‘my dreams are more important than my fears’.    It’s also a masterclass on how to make affirmations that seem lofty at first glance, super practical and actionable.    Wholehearted is my new group programme and its all about helping you to be more of yourself, book more clients and change the world. If this sounds like what you need, get in touch nicol...

Episode 23: Supporting Children Back to School with Natalie Costa

Back to school can be challenging for children and parents alike. In this episode I'm chatting with Natalie Costa from Power Thoughts and she shares her top tricks, tips and exercises to help you provide support during the transition.   AND  The Power Cards are now here!!! They’ve been a long time coming but they were worth the wait. Affirmations Cards for Kids (aged 4-10) designed to help them navigate big feelings and challenging situations. You know I love me an affirmation and I’m so...

Episode 22: Wellness Is Wellth - The Supperclub

Tamu Thomas (@livethreesixty) and I are back with our Wellness is Wellth collaboration!  This time its a supper club! The response to the inaugural Wellness is Wellth event at Thomson Reuters in January this year was so powerful we have not been able to stop thinking about it. Each week since 18th January 2019 we have discussed or mentioned Wellness is Wellth.  Each conversation or mention made us feel alive and safe to delve deeper into our money stories cultivating a friendly relations...

Episode 21: Why your content isn't connecting (Marketing doesn't have to be hard)

I see you, you are creating content and doing all the things you are 'supposed' to do but you just aren't seeing any traction.  In this episode I am breaking down why. This is soulful marketing training and we are getting practical.  So if you find your marketing efforts aren't converting then this is for you. Follow these tips to make content creation easier, more organic and dare I say it...fun.  Buckle up and get the pen and paper out because class is in session.  Resources: Dre...

Episode 20: Permission to be imperfect

I know perfection holds so many of you back so I’ve recorded this audio pep talk as your big fat permission slip to show-up and share imperfectly. Listen, bookmark and please do share with those who you think need to hear it. Resources: Dream.DO.Flourish -https://www.alifemoreinspired.com/the-dream-do-flourish-programme Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alifemoreinspired/   Show the episode some love… If you loved this episode, I would be so grateful if you could subscribe ...

Episode 19: Creative Brief 101...All about design

In the next 30 minutes we are getting super practical on all things design. If you're planning a re-brand, launching a new brand or thinking of doing any work with a professional designer, listen to this first.  Having started my corporate marketing career nearly 20 years ago, I share tips and tricks for making the design process less stressful and more seamless.  Also don't forget to download the Design Guide Book and Creative Brief Template that accompany this episode - https://www.ali...

Episode 18: Life lately - Planning for maternity leave as a business owner

I’m back at the mic after a longer hiatus than I was expecting and I’m getting into it with a life lately update of planning for maternity leave. Listen for tips for planning for maternity leave or any kind of break you are going to be taking from directly working on and in your business. Show the episode some love… If you loved this episode, I would be so grateful if you could subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favourite podcast app and leave a 5 star review. It really does he...

Episode 17: Wellness is Wellth

This is an extra special episode of the podcast and I am super excited to bring it to you. Tamu from @livethreesixty and I joined forces to host the Wellness is Wellth event which took place on Friday 18th January in the centre of London’s financial district at Thomson Reuters. ( A big thank-you to Thomson Reuters for sponsoring and Geoffrey for making it happen, we really do appreciate it!). The magic of the event was just too good not to share and so we recorded this episode where we tal...

Episode 17: Podmas Day 1 - The Best Advice I've Ever Been Given

Episode 16: Pre-Podmas Episode and Life Lately

I'm taking part in Lucy Lucraft's #PODMAS2018 and so will be podcasting for 12 day of Christmas.  This is a pre-podmas episode where I'll be explaining the where's and the why's.  Really hope you'll join me for the ride, it will be unedited and perfectly imperfect.  I hang out on Instagram so come and tell me what you think over there www.instagram.com/alifemoreinspired and www.instagram.com/nicolaraewickham  

Episode 15: Soulful Marketing, Resistance and Changing Things Up

Episode 15 and I have a gorgeous solo episode for you!!! I’m talking about some of the changes I’ve been going through recently, alongside the resistance that prompted me to take action to shift things around AND I go into the pillars of soulful marketing and how you can start making it work for you today! Resources: Website - https://www.alifemoreinspired.com/ Dream, Do + Flourish Mastermind - https://www.alifemoreinspired.com/dream-do-flourish-mastermind Dreaming + Doing Facebook C...

Episode 14: Vitiligo, Being Seen + Using Your Voice with Aisha Muhammad

Episode 14!!! It’s the season finale and we’re most certainly going out with a very special episode. Why she’s amazing:  Aisha is a 20-something woman living in London, having developed vitiligo in childhood she featured in the BBC documentary ‘Misfits Like Us’  which aired earlier this year. In this episode she talks about her journey to go from dreaming about going make-up free and changing the perception and visibility of vitiligo and actually doing it. I was so excited to speak to A...

Episode 13: Eating Psychology and Self-love with Mel Wells

In this episode I am in conversation with Mel Wells, Hay House of 2 bestselling books, Eating Psychology Coach and Self-Love Expert.   We talk about the complex relationships so many of us have with food and the impact it has on our wellbeing, following our dreams and nurturing our souls.   Follow Mel: https://melwells.com/ https://www.instagram.com/iammelwells/   The Dream, Do + Flourish Mastermind is here!!! This is for women who are ready to take themselves and their idea ...

Episode 12: Wellness With No Judgement With Marsha Powell

In this episode I am in conversation with Marsha Powell, Founder of London based wellness centre Eve and Grace and Co-Founder of Bel Eve, a charity helping to build the next generation of female leaders.  We talk about the wellness industry, why its more than green smoothies and the latest superfood, why it lacks diversity and inclusion and why Marsha's mission of wellness with no judgement is so important.  Marsha has an amazing story and after losing her mother 7 years ago she stepped ...

Episode 11: Starting Something New with Hannah Martin from Talented Ladies Club

In this episode I am in conversation with Hannah Martin, Founder of Talented Ladies Club. Talented Ladies Club launched in 2013 and since then has grown into a site which attracts 78,000 readers a month across the world. With a library of online training courses on everything business and career related alongside over 1700 articles there is so much genuine support within those pages. Hannah is an absolute fountain of knowledge, in this podcast she talks about her journey to getting to th...

Episode 10: How to live a limitless life with Suzy Ashworth

In this episode I am in conversation with Suzy Ashworth, Business and Mindset Mentor and Founder of the Calm Birth School. Suzy is just so freaking wise and has that ability to really get under the skin of what is really going, helping those she works with to release, unblock and heal in order to achieve what they really want to achieve. Suzy shares her story and then we go on to cover judgement, making big life changes, self-belief, staying in your own lane and more. This episode will...

Episode 9: Weddings, Race and Life with Nova Reid

In this episode I am talking to Nova Reid, Diversity Consultant and Editor of Nu Bride, a multi award-winning wedding blog dedicated to adding diversity to the UK wedding industry. We talk weddings (including the Royal wedding of Harry and Megan), race and we life. Nova shares her story and how it led her to create the mission driven business she now runs.

Episode 8: A different way to deal with social media

If you have a love/hate relationship with social media, if you know you want to be showing up regularly to connect and talk about your creative project but you feel stuck, stifled, triggered or find yourself in a comparison loop you're going to enjoy this episode.  I'm talking all things flamingo's and social media! ; ) Giving you strategies for managing social so it doesn't manage you. 

Episode 7: Living In Your Purpose with Jessica Huie MBE

This is the first conversation episode of the Dream and Do Podcast and I was honoured to invite Jessica Huie MBE to join me. Jessica is an award-winning entrepreneur and has just launched her first book ‘Purpose’ with Hay House.   We deep dived into a variety of themes from belonging to beliefs and how to thrive rather than merely survive in this modern world. If you want to live life more on purpose, this is for you. Find the show notes here http://www.alifemoreinspired.com/podcast/ ...

Episode 6: Letting it be easy

Get ready peeps, in this episode I am questioning beliefs and challenging you to get out of your own way...by following the ease. As a modern, intelligent, ambitious and creative woman maybe you're making things harder than they need to be. Maybe you're even afraid of things being easy? We explore all of this and more.   Find the show notes here   Come and hang out on Instagram 

Episode 5 - Behind the scenes of launching a podcast

In this episode I share the behind the scenes of launching this podcast. The reality of overcoming the procrastination and self-doubt around starting something new in real-time with some added recent commentary. This is a must for anyone who is nervous about stepping up and showing up. Show notes Instagram Collective FB Group

Episode 4: How to honour your energy and what is it?

In this episode of the podcast I delve into the wonderful realm of protecting your energy. Knowing what this is and how to do it is one of the ways to set your free and lead to you feeling better everyday. 

Episode 3: WAKANDA FOREVER (Black Panther- The Film)

In this first bonus episode of the podcast, Nicola downloads her initial thoughts on Black Panther. This was recorded the morning after the night before!  http://www.alifemoreinspired.com/podcast3/

Episode 2: How to move past fear

What are you scared of? In this episode Nicola explores fear and how to work your way through it so it no longer holds you back.  http://www.alifemoreinspired.com/podcast2/

Episode 1: Welcome to the Dream and Do Podcast

In the first(-ish) episode of the Dream and Do Podcast, Nicola introduces you to this exciting extension to the 'A Life More Inspired' brand designed to help you to add more creativity and wellness into your everyday.  http://www.alifemoreinspired.com/podcast-1/