Send us a text Tired of forced networking events and meaningless business card exchanges? Learn why authentic connections are replacing traditional networking, and how the post-pandemic world is reshaping the way we build meaningful relationships - both personally and professionally. In this episode, we dive deep into: Why Gen Z craves face-to-face connection more than BoomersHow to build authentic relationships without the pressure of traditional networkingThe rise of niche communities...

Send us a text Tired of cookie-cutter self-care advice that doesn't fit your busy life? In this episode of The Lifestyle CEO Podcast, Katie (Clinical Psychologist) and Christina (Marketing Expert) break down why traditional self-care advice often fails entrepreneurs and share realistic alternatives that actually work. Listen to: Why meditation isn't the only path to mindfulnessHow to find presence in unexpected places (like building Lego!)Simple ways to incorporate self-care into your workday...

Send us a text Discover how to achieve true presence and work-life balance as a busy entrepreneur or freelancer. In this episode of The Lifestyle CEO, Katie (Clinical Psychologist) and Christina (Marketing Expert) share their personal strategies for staying present an in the moment while juggling business and family life. Key topics covered: Creating effective work boundaries when working from homeScheduling techniques for better work-life integrationThe importance of quality vs quantity ...

Send us a textAs companies push for return-to-office mandates, Clinical Psychologist Katie and Marketing Expert Christina expose the real impact on women's careers and mental wellbeing.In this episode, we dive deep into:The true cost of inflexible work policies on womenWhy carrying the mental load makes workplace transitions harderHow traditional 9-5 culture ignores individual productivity patternsThe gap between corporate policies and real-life demandsWhy women are natural organizers (and ho...

Send us a textFeeling behind on your 2025 goals already? Clinical Psychologist Katie and Marketing Expert Christina reveal why forcing yourself to plan your entire year in January might be setting you up for failure.In this episode, we're challenging the "New Year, New Me" pressure and sharing a more intentional approach to goal setting, including:Why winter might be better for reflection than actionHow to identify which areas of life actually need goalsThe power of "fallow years" for prevent...

Send us a textJoin Katie and Christina as we juggle the chaos of our lives while tackling a topic that hits home for many women, the myth of multitasking. We admit to falling into the trap of cramming too much into tiny windows of time, despite knowing it’s a futile effort. Inspired by a mindfulness program infused with dialectic behaviour therapy, we explore how embracing a 'one task at a time' approach not only boosts productivity but also keeps stress at bay.The episode takes a reflec...

Send us a textToday’s episode dives deep into the importance of defining success on your own terms, highlighting how personal happiness and societal expectations intertwine. It explores the chaos of life choices, the value of connections, and the continuous journey of self-discovery and redefining success.• The subjective nature of success • Navigating societal expectations vs personal happiness • Importance of personal storytelling and authenticity • The role of judgement in s...

Send us a text"Just set boundaries!" - but what if social media's aggressive approach to boundaries is actually sabotaging your relationships?Join Clinical Psychologist Katie and Marketing Expert Christina as they flip the script on modern boundary culture. Drawing from their expertise in therapy and business, they reveal why the trending "my way or the highway" approach might be doing more harm than good.Here's what nobody's talking about:Why "aggressive boundaries" might be ruining your opp...

Send us a textFeeling the pressure to create the perfect holiday season? Clinical Psychologist Katie and Marketing Expert Christina reveal why trying to do it all might be stealing your joy.Living abroad or running a business adds an extra layer of complexity to holiday planning. In this honest conversation, we're breaking down how to create a season that actually feels good (instead of just looking good on social media).Why traditional holiday plans might not serve you anymoreHow to create y...

Send us a textIn this raw and honest episode, we're diving deep into how moving to Bali completely transformed our view of success. Coming from London's marketing world and Australia's clinical practice, we thought we knew what "making it" looked like. But witnessing a culture where ceremonies matter more than overtime and family time trumps financial gain changed everything.We're sharing:Why Western "hustle culture" left us burnt outHow Bali's different priorities shocked our systemWhat...

Send us a textTired of forced networking and superficial small talk? Join Clinical Psychologist Katie and Marketing Expert Christina as they dive into what meaningful connection really looks like in both business and life.Discover:Why traditional networking events often miss the markThe power of authentic conversations over elevator pitchesHow to create genuine connections in business settingsBuilding communities that foster real relationshipsNavigating social anxiety in networking spacesThe ...

Send us a textEver feel guilty for taking a break? In this candid conversation, Katie and Christina challenge the "always-on" culture and reveal why rest isn't just important, it's strategic for success.Learn more about:Why high-achieving women struggle to slow downThe hidden cost of constant productivityHow to plan meaningful breaks without guiltCreating space for creativity and clear thinkingSimple ways to prioritise what matters mostThe three pillars of relationship balanceThis isn't anoth...

Send us a textJoin Katie (Clinical Psychologist) and Christina (Marketing Expert) as they dive deep into the challenges of navigating social media as business owners. In this candid conversation, they discuss:Finding your authentic voice on social mediaOvercoming imposter syndrome as experienced professionalsThe balance between expertise and relatabilityWhy instant gratification culture is affecting business growthThe importance of enjoying the journey rather than chasing perfectionKatie...

Send us a textWelcome to this new season of The Lifestyle CEO! We're Katie & Christina, and for our first episode in this new season, our conversation happened exactly how we wanted it to – authentic, unfiltered, and real. From how we met to our deeper discussions about breaking free from the "busy addiction," this episode sets the foundation for everything we believe in.We dive into why we started this podcast – because we saw a need for real conversations about creating a life on your o...

Send us a textRight guys - it's nearly the end of March and we know you're all feeling a bit sluggish when it comes to that motivation needed to hit your goals for the year.Gone is the January motivation, we're almost at the end of Q1 and we get it, things get busy, life gets in the way, other things come up. But we also know you're a go getter, and you don't want to get to the end of 2023 having not achieved what you set out to do.So let us introduce 'monk mode' - a mindset that will get you...

Send us a textHow much is social media affecting your daily life?Do you get stuck in a scroll hole and eventually re-surface feeling overwhelmed, deflated and confused?Us too – so this month we decided to delete our social media’s (yes all of them) to see what changes it caused on our mindset and general wellbeing. And the results, after only one week, have been incredible. In this week’s episode find out what led us to the decision to come off social media, how it has affected our daily...

Send us a textThis week we are doing things slightly different and answering questions sent to us by previous interviewee and avid listener, Ian - founder of CBDiablo! Ian has sent us in some really interesting, if not slightly tricky questions that we are answering based on our varied experience over the years. These questions range from how to build a team, dealing with tricky customers, staying true to your vision, when to get lawyers involved and more! We found this such a cool way of ans...

Send us a textWelcome back to this week’s episode of the corporate dropouts! This week we are revisiting a topic that we have covered previously, but with new wisdom and learnings gained since the previous episode two years ago! That’s right - we are talking, Imposter syndrome! Aka lack of self confidence, fear of being unworthy/undeserving, scared to dream too big etc etc.Sadly we’re not here to tell you we can cure you of ever feeling this way again, but we are here to give you some re...

Send us a textIn this week's solo episode, hosted by TLC's other avid reader, Ellie, I discuss the 5 books that made a significant impact on my year. I have always liked reading but got massively more into in 2022. So in this podcast I discuss the top books I read that “changed my life,” here they are:1. The Law of Attraction by Jerry and Esther Hicks2. Positively Wealthy by Emma Mumford3. The Magic by Rhonda Byrne4. Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill5. The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Rui...

Send us a textA lot of people go running head first into the new year - ‘new year, new me’ and all. But often, by forgetting to look back at the year just gone we lose touch with a lot of vital lessons - both positive and negative - that we should be taking into next year.Reflecting on the year past is a great exercise to do during the last few days of the year. Read back through your journal (however cringe/painful), reflect on goals achieved, or not, reflect on what patterns of behaviour yo...