In this short guided visualisation, you'll be invited to meet your inner critic with curiosity and compassion. Build empathy and understanding for this part of yourself, moving towards a more integrated and harmonious inner world. Let's Connect! Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Come say hi on instagram: @_anniecarter And head to my website ann...

Let’s talk about your inner critic. We all have one, and at times they can get really loud. It can make for a pretty unpleasant inner world, and can hold you back from showing up in the world the way you otherwise might. Today I'm sharing four things you need to know about your inner critic so they don't run (or ruin!) your life. From this episode: First Peoples' Assembly Victoria Website: firstpeoplesvic.org Instagram: @firstpeoplesvic Let's Connect! Please get in touch with an...

You know those times when you can see a pattern repeating? It's really not working for you, but you just keep letting it play out. In the early days of my business, for three Decembers in a row, we had really low revenue. It was stressful and daunting, being unsure if I'd have enough to pay the rent and the team and to make it through this yearly ebb. So, rather than just waiting for the same pattern to repeat again, one year I decided I had to just try something. It worked! And complet...

Alice Edy is a lifelong doodler, professional listener, and the illustrator behind her business, Live Drawing. She transforms complex conversations, workshops and events into hand-drawn visuals. Her work may look like drawing, but really it's about listening. Alice has an incredible ability to tune in to what matters - in her work and also (I can attest) in her daily life. In today's episode we hear about how Alice moved from almost resenting her business to absolutely loving it. ...

When you're consistently showing up and standing up for people and causes that matter, it can take a toll. When you're driven by a purpose or attuned to the suffering of others, it can be easy to neglect to care for yourself. But, regardless of the form of activism you participate in, you want to be in it for the long haul. So it's important that you don't burn yourself out in the process of showing up for others. Today's guided meditation is for you. It's not about selfishness or...

There's just under three months left of 2025. Yes, you could just write off the rest of the year, or... you could take a moment to consider how you'd like to feel at the end of the year. Whether you had specific goals for the year or not, this episode will help you to finish the year strong... or soft... or in whatever way aligns with what matters to you. From the episode (some prompts for your reflection and journalling) If you had explicit goals for the year... Review your goals. Ad...

Today I'm bringing you the first 'mini mentoring' episode, where I respond to a question or challenge that I've received from business owners or aspiring ones. I'm asked this one a lot: how do you manage working with your friends? It's a biggie! My entire working life has involved navigating dual relationships in work and business. I'm so grateful to get to work with people I consider friends, but it's not without its challenges and I've learned to be thoughtful and deliberate in ...

This week I had the privilege of speaking with Kirby Bentley, a proud Noongar Yamatji woman whose life and work spans professional netball, AFLW, art, business, playing on Australian Survivor (twice!) and powerful advocacy as an ambassador for Djirra Victoria. Kirby is the essence of a natural leader. Kirby shares her story with honesty and generosity. We talk about her childhood, her journey from netball into football, and her experience on Survivor. She also speaks about the loss of h...

I'm ba-aack! As we enter the new season of Yes You, I'm taking you into this season in my life and business. Having taken a break, it could be tempting to launch back into full-scale activity, but I'm tuning into a whisper that's asking for something different. It's not about staying in break mode. It's about being in the transition between rest and action. This is a time of tending the soil of my life and business for what will grow next. You may like to ponder where the transition sp...

In today's episode I share a change in my plans - one that includes a pause for reflection and inner work. While I had intended to launch straight into a new round of my mentoring program, this week it's become clear that this pause is needed. Listen in as I share more. I am also pausing the podcast for a few weeks, in line with my seasonal approach. While I take a break, you may like to go back and listen to some previous episodes you enjoyed, or ones you missed. I'll be ba...

In today's episode I share four personal stories (featuring an untied shoelace, a misguided makeup attempt, a very stuck truck, and a near-miss in the Himalayas) that all point to a simple truth: sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is stop. If you’ve been pushing, striving, switching strategies, spinning your wheels and not getting traction, this is your invitation to pause. I hope this episode feels like a deep breath and a gentle call to a better way. You’ll also hear a little abou...

This episode is a personal share from me. I've been noticing some beliefs I’ve picked up in recent years. While they do make sense, I've realised that they might actually be holding me back. These thoughts seemed wise and protective… but they also quietly undermine who I am and how I want to be. So in this episode, I take you behind the scenes into my reflections - how I’m turning down the volume on some unhelpful thoughts, and amplifying some more helpful ones instead. It's a tho...

In this episode, I guide you through a simple but powerful exercise inspired by the 'she doesn't know it yet, but...' socials trend, with a meaningful twist. It's about helping you tune into what you really want, creating more clarity, alignment and momentum. You might call it manifesting (I share some thoughts on that too). Have a listen, try the exercise. And see what unfolds. * * * * * If you'd like to share what you came up with in this exercise, I've LOVE to hear from you....

These are some intense times we're living in. In today's episode I'm sharing how during times of upheaval, destabilisation or even just busy-ness, we may have a greater need for stabilising structures in our lives. It could enable you to experience more ease, or to sustain you as we keep your focus and effort where it needs to be. Drawing inspiration from the idea of sthira (steady) and sukha (comfortable) as in the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali, I'm sharing 5 simple ideas for bringing some gentle ...

Business can be infused with community care, and Emily Williamson is living proof! In today's episode, I'm chatting with them about the evolution of their beautiful, heart-led business, Emily the Meal Dealer. The business grew out of their work as a doula where they realised how much they loved caring for people through cooking. When their marriage broke down, Emily found themself as a single parent, and driven by the desire to support themself and their kids, took a deeper dive into their bu...

I've had these words rolling around my brain for a little while now: feminism has utterly betrayed itself. This statement from Randa Abdel-Fattah at a recent panel on Feminism in the time of Gaza really cut through. It brought on a wave of reflection. A kind of reckoning with myself. In today's episode, we explore what happens when a movement with equality at its heart, fails to live up to its own ideology. And more specifically, what that means for those of us who con...

What if your business could be good for you, good for the people around you, and good for the world? In this episode, I’m sharing the heart of what I call Wholesome Business - a simple but powerful lens for building a business (and a life) that feels nourishing, sustainable, and deeply aligned with your values. We explore what it means for a business to truly serve its founder (that’s you), to care for the people connected with it - from partners to team to clients - and to play a part ...

This is a non-episode that turned into a mini episode, and may just be the sign you've been waiting for. x Let's Connect! I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Come say hi on instagram: @_anniecarter And head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. I'd love your support Please help ...

Pop this episode in your ears and let's take a mindful walk. I'll guide you through a 20 minute practice for grounding and centring yourself (but you can extend it as long as you like). If getting outside won't work for you, you could do this one walking around an indoor space like your home. Let's Connect! I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podc...

Let’s talk about busywork — you know the kind. The endless to-do lists, the back-to-back tasks that keep you occupied but don’t actually get you anywhere. It fills your space without giving you much back. The ride isn't fun any more, but how do you get off? In today's episode, we're looking at the difference between busywork and valuable work — the kind that genuinely matters to you, your business, your life. We’ll explore how to recognise when you’re caught in the loop of filling time, why d...