In this episode, I’m sharing the 5 intentional rules I’m following to create a summer filled with more *freedom, flow, and financial ease*.
Whether you’re a solopreneur, side hustler, or ambitious woman ready to stop chasing and start magnetizing, these mindset shifts and practical takeaways will help you protect your energy, stay focused, and show up like the version of you who already has it...because this is the true hack to speeding up results.
We’re talking boundaries, strategy, content ease, and identity shifts — all in a way that feels *good*. Tune in to claim your most aligned, expansive season yet.Big love, Nicola p.s. let me know in the comments, what rule are you taking on?
TIMESTAMPS
01:00 Setting the scene for the episode
04:27 Rule 1
08:27 Rule 2
11:25 Rule 3
14:13 Rule 4
18:44 Rule 5
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In this solo episode, we’re diving into 3 mindset-shifting ideas to kick off your June with clarity, intention, and originality.
We’ll explore:
👉🏼 how to stop overcomplicating your business and life
👉🏼 why following trends might be keeping you invisible
👉🏼 how to use one powerful word to anchor your month ahead.
Whether you're a solopreneur or simply someone who wants more ease, visibility, and intention in your life - this one’s for you.
TIME STAMPS:
01:50 - Swallowing the frog
02:44 - What if it were easier?
10:25 - Why I don’t follow social media trends
12:30 - Shying away from sharing opinions
17:45 - Your June reset & anchoring word
21:35 - How to “win” every day
Enjoy,
Nicola
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Ever find yourself unsure whether you’re genuinely tired — or just avoiding the work?
In this solo episode, I unpack what it really means to rest with intention, how to tell the difference between restorative stillness and sneaky self-sabotage, and why showing up for yourself sometimes means knowing when not to.
We’ll explore the balance between compassion and discipline, how to check in with your energy honestly, and how to know when it’s time to pause… or gently push forward.
This is your permission slip to rest — without guilt, without hustle.
TIME STAMPS
00:00 Honest real talk
02:32 Pause as a practise & my burnout experience
08:41 Navigating guilt when taking time off / resting
12:44 Check-in prompts for you
14:30 Balance between rest and AVOIDANCE
19:37 The return & re-entry
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Big love,
Nicola
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In this episode of It’s Not Luck, I’m joined by Alyssa Jaffer - content, writing and communications expert, Forbes contributor & Executive Communications Lead at Google. Alyssa shares how she navigated bold career pivots, creative blocks, and the reality behind juggling multiple roles.We dive into:
👉🏼 What to do when self-doubt blocks your creativity👉🏼 How to build a portfolio career that lights you up👉🏼 The shift from playing it safe to trusting your gut👉🏼 Why your next big move doesn’t have to be perfect, just alignedWhether you’re stuck in a comfort zone or quietly craving more, this episode is a reminder that building a fulfilling career doesn’t come from luck - it comes from listening to yourself, trusting the discomfort, and choosing courage over certainty.Big love, Nicola ⏱️ Timestamps01:03 – The move that changed everything04:30 – When staying becomes the bigger risk08:00 – Creating your own opportunities14:00 – A self-doubt story every creative will relate to23:12 – The unglamorous truth about portfolio careers
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Grace Beverley built two multi-million pound brands in her 20s — TALA and Shreddy — while redefining what ambition and success can look like. But behind the highlight reel lies a deeper story about burnout, identity, and the cost of constant hustle.
In this solo episode of It’s Not Luck, I unpack The Ambition Trap
➡️ why so many ambitious women feel burnt out even while achieving big things, and
➡️ what we can learn from Grace Beverley’s journey that goes far beyond strategy.
We dive into what’s driving the burnout behind modern ambition and why Grace Beverley’s story offers powerful lessons on building success with intention.
From redefining productivity to challenging hustle culture, this episode will shift the way you think about strategy, self-worth, and sustainable growth.
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⏱️ Timestamps:
00:20 – Intro to today’s conversation05:50 – The Ambition Trap10:04 – LESSON 112:51 – Reflection prompt13:30 – LESSON 216:25 – Reflection question18:18 – A reminder on speed vs success18:44 – LESSON 3: She challenges hustle culture – but she’s still deeply driven22:21 – Productivity redefined22:44 – Redefining success24:50 – Wrap up & key takeaways
This episode of It's Not Luck is a powerful invitation to rethink many things you’ve been told about health, hustle, and periods / hormones.I’m joined by Hannah Whiteley - Registered Nutritionist, GB & Scotland lacrosse athlete, and period recovery expert - who shares her personal and professional insight on what it really takes to restore your period, rebuild trust with your body, and thrive in life and business.We explore:🩸 Why losing your period isn’t something to celebrate - and why its return is a sign of true health🩸 How under-fuelling, over-exercising, and ignoring your body’s signals can catch up with you🩸 The emotional (and physical) journey of gaining weight as part of recovery—and everything you gain in return: energy, libido, strength, and joy🩸 Navigating your cycle while running a business (yes, you can work with your hormones, not against them)🩸 Why slowing down, resting, and listening to your body often lead to more success - not lessIt was great to chat to Han about redefining what “healthy” looks like beyond societal expectations and fitness stereotypes & cut out all the jargon!Whether you’ve lost your period, feel disconnected from your body, or are simply craving a more sustainable approach to health - this episode will meet you exactly where you are.Big love, Nicola
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We’re ditching the hustle and getting honest about what actually creates success — and spoiler: it’s not the constant doing.
In this episode, I’m sharing the tiny (and often unsexy) habits that have created the biggest results in my business, mindset, and life.
We’ll talk about:
This one’s for the high achievers, solopreneurs, and ambitious women who want to do things differently — with more intention, clarity, and ease.
✨ Timestamps:
04:20 – The myth of “doing more” = success07:30 – Why rituals and routines are so powerful09:15 – Mindset work, boundaries and reframing12:48 – 3 Tiny Habits That Changed Everything20:50 – Comparison & the impact it has on us24:39 – Client success story26:22 – Wrap up & final thoughts
If this resonated, let me know in the comments or share it with someone who needs it 🤍
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This week I'm joined by coach, founder, property portfolio owner and friend - Laura Deetman.
Laura is a woman of many talents, so it was so great to get her on to the podcast to hear about her journey: from working in Law in London and following a "traditionally successful" career, to quitting her job, testing out digital nomad life, before settling in Alicante and developing her property portfolio.
We dive into:
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Connect with Laura:
If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of doing more but still not seeing the results you want, this episode is going to shift something big.
In this solo episode, I’m unpacking a powerful mindset shift that’s changed the ease in which myself & clients of mine have hit 💸 +6 figures 💸— moving from toxic productivity and burnout into identity-led growth, confidence, and ease.
We’ll explore:
🔹 What toxic productivity actually looks like (and how I’ve moved through it)
🔹 The hidden cost of doing all the “right things” from the wrong self-concept
🔹 Why strategy without belief always stalls
🔹 How to shift from hustling to embodying your next-level identity
🔹 Real-life examples of what success actually looks like for ambitious women (including members of The Expander Club)
🔹 The ONE question to start asking instead of “What should I do next?”
Whether you’re growing a business, stepping into leadership, or just ready to feel less overwhelmed and more empowered — this one’s for you.
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We’ve been sold this idea that success comes from "perfect" routines, early wake-ups, or feeling inspired all the time. That’s not the truth I’ve lived.
The biggest shifts I’ve seen in my life and business haven’t come from motivation - they’ve come from doing the work when it felt quiet, boring, or uncomfortable.
🎙️ In this episode, we dive into why discipline is what actually moves the needle in business, life, and everything in between.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, unmotivated, or like you’re doing all the right things but not seeing results yet… this one’s for you.
In this episode, we discuss:
Why motivation is unreliable (and what to focus on instead)
How to keep showing up when no one’s clapping yet
The mindset shift that helped me stay consistent without evidence
Real-life examples from business, running, and personal growth
Small, practical ways to build self-discipline and momentum
This episode will give you the mindset, tools, and reassurance to keep going, and showcase how you can create incredible success on YOUR terms.
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If you’ve ever held back from sharing your voice, showing up fully online, raising your prices, or going after what you really want because you were worried what other people might think... this episode is for you.
We’re diving into one of the biggest mindset blocks that holds smart, ambitious women back: The fear of being seen.
In this solo episode, I’m breaking down:
✨ What the fear of being seen really is and why it shows up
✨ How to stop letting judgement (real or imagined) control your choices
✨ The truth about self-belief - and why it’s a non-negotiable for success
✨ 5 powerful ways to move through fear and start showing up boldly
✨ Why the people at the top aren’t fearless… but they are self-led
Whether you’re a solopreneur, leader, or creative, this episode will help you stop shrinking, start speaking up, and build the kind of self-trust that changes everything.
🎧 Ready to stop caring what they think - and finally show up fully as you? LET'S GOOO.
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#selfbelief #selfconfidence #mindsetshift
If you’re ambitious, smart, and doing all the right things - but still feel stuck - you’re not alone.
In this episode, I’m breaking down the real reasons high-achieving women - like you and I - feel like they’re spinning their wheels, even when they’re technically succeeding.
I share my own story of climbing the corporate ladder, ticking every box, and still feeling unfulfilled, and how that moment led me to question everything I thought I had to do to be successful.
We’ll unpack the 3 biggest myths that keep ambitious women stuck:
The invisible script
Fear disguised as logic
The lone wolf mindset
Plus, I’ll give you simple but powerful mindset reframes and practical takeaways you can start applying today ,whether you’re building a business, climbing the career ladder, or navigating a pivot.
🎧 If something in this episode hits home, DM me or tag me (@nicolacharlottecoaching) with the one shift you're making this week - I’d love to hear it.
And if you know someone who needs to hear this? Send it their way.
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If success isn’t luck, then what is it?
And more importantly - how do you define it for yourself?
We often look at successful people and assume they ‘got lucky’ or had some secret advantage. But if that were true, why do so many people follow the ‘traditionally successful path and still feel unfulfilled?
Success isn’t a straight line, and it’s definitely not one-size-fits-all. It’s SO subjective.
🎙️ In this episode, we’re breaking down what actually leads to success and, most importantly, how you can define it for yourself. Because it’s not until you’re clear on this, that you’ll truly experience goose-bump inducing success!
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Questions shared in the episode for How to Get Clear on Your Definition of Success:
👉🏼 What actually makes me feel successful? (Not what looks good on paper.)
👉🏼 What parts of my life already feel aligned? What needs to shift?
👉🏼 If I stopped chasing external validation, what would I really want?
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I’d love to hear from you, what does success mean to YOU? Drop me a DM or tag me in a story if this resonated with you!
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Welcome to It’s Not Luck – a space for ambitious women who know deep down that success isn’t just about strategy or working longer hours, it’s about 👉🏼 mindset, habits, fufilment, connection, relationships and creating a life that actually feels good, to YOU - on your terms.
I’m Nicola, a mindset expert, business strategist & speaker and I’ve spent over 5 years helping +275 high-achieving women shift their thinking, build confidence, and create the kind of success that doesn’t come at the cost of freedom or joy.
Each episode, we’ll dive into the mindset shifts, habits, and unconventional moves that make the biggest difference - whether that’s redefining ‘success,’ overcoming self-doubt & fear of what other people think, or learning from women who have built their careers and businesses their way.
You’ll hear solo episodes packed with insights, raw behind-the-scenes lessons from my own journey to building my +6 figure online business - whilst living in places like Bali, Cape Town, Portugal and London, and guest conversations with women who’ve navigated unconventional paths to success.
🎙️ New episodes drop every Tuesday. So hit make sure to hit SUBSCRIBE and let’s do success differently - without burnout, without the ‘shoulds,’ and without playing small.
We all deserve to live a life that fulfils us financially, energetically and emotionally - and this is your space to help make that happen.
And if you’re already excited, DM me on Instagram @nicolacharlottecoaching and tell me what topics you want to hear first!
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I'm joined by Nicky Elliott, founder of The Wilder Collective - a community for female founders and freelancers who want to connect with like-minded women doing their own thing.
>> We talk about:
Enjoy! And please do leave a rating & review - it helps other women like us to reach these conversations :)
Nicola Xx
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⚡Nicky's website: https://thewildercollective.co.uk/ (make sure to check out Nicky's podcast too)
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#businesspodcast #communitybuilding #founder #ceo
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Today I’m joined by Liz Mosley - Graphic Designer & overall branding expert.
Regardless of what industry you’re in, or stage of business you’re at, having a strong brand is crucial for long term success.
Effective branding is SO much more than your colours & fonts - it’s your brand personality, your values, what you do & don’t stand for and how you’re different to “competitors” in your niche.
We also speak about the power of REJECTION - Liz is currently doing a “get 100 rejections” challenge, which has totally shifted her mindset, opened her up to incredible opportunities and given her greater courage to go after big things!
If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5* rating and review!
Don't forget to check out Liz’s podcast (Building Your Brand) and follow her on Instagram!
If you'd like to have a chat come find me on Instagram @nicolacharlottecoaching. Looking forward to connecting with you
I'm joined by Lorna Scully - an Email Marketing Strategist helping clients turn followers into customers with simple email marketing.
Regardless of what industry you're in, or what stage of business you're at, you will learn A LOT from this episode because knowing how to generate more sales from your mailing list is something relevant to us all.
Lorna shares her expertise on questions including:
and more...!
This episode is full of practical tips & advise that you can go away and implement right away - so make sure you save it down to come back to.
❤️ If you enjoyed this conversation, leaving a rating or review, and sharing it with a friend is the best possible form of support - thank you in advance!
Big love, Nicola x
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What is the future you want to create? What does "living my best life" look like to YOU?
This is all about creating CHANGE in the now, to have it materialise in the future. And to achieve that change, it has to start first with MINDSET, coupled with your ENERGY and how you show up, then taking aligned ACTION.
In this episode I share
💌 Maybe you have a BIG EXCITING goal for your future, but you don't know HOW to get there? This is where I come in - I will give you guidance, accountability, proven strategies that've unlocked +6 figures for me & my clients, plus daily support as you create CHANGE in your life/business.
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🌟I'm taking on x2 clients for a POWER MONTH in JUNE - 30 days of 1:1 support to supercharge your growth in a specific area of business that you KNOW has huge opportunity - new passive offer? improved content strategy? high ticket sales conversion? launch plan?
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Your business success can never outgrow your mindset - this means that if you want to experience more success (in any area of your life) you have to work on your MINDSET first.
Self-belief, confidence, motivation all stem from your mind - if you can see it, believe it and connect in with the future goals & visions you're aspiring for, then you'll take bolder, braver action towards making it happen.
>> Consistency is key with mindset work - see it like MENTAL FITNESS, treating it in the same way you would your physical health.
📷 DM me over on Instagram (@nicolacharlottecoaching) and tell me the ONE mindset practise that you turn to to help you get out of a funk.
[SAVE THIS EPISODE DOWN to come back to when you need a boost in motivation]
Big love,
Nicola
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I’m joined by tech and automations whizz Sam (@systemswithsam) who’s sharing advise & best practises for how you save time, make more money and run your business with a lot more ease >> all so that you can enjoy more FREEDOM in your life!
Having systems you can rely on in your business are essential for growth & scaling, sustainably. They don’t need to cost tonnes of money, and you don’t need to be technically savvy - it can be simple, easy to follow and produce very quick wins:
Sam breaks down:
- what she means by systems & how to create your own
+ more….
Save this episode to come back to so you can implement whilst you learn.
>> & if you could take 15 seconds to leave a rating / review, it would mean SO much! Thank you :)
Nicola x
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