Quits and Giggles
If you've ever thought 'There must be more to life than this' you're not alone.
With 7.5 million women dreaming of leaving their jobs to start a business, the terms 'side hustle', side gig' and 'side business' are fast becoming the norm.
Join Lauren Leopold, business coach & marketing mentor as she dishes the dirt on her own employee to entrepreneur journey & interviews her badass clients and guest experts about theirs. Whether you're sitting at work Googling 'How do I start a business', trying to take it dull time or grow it, this is the show for you.
Episodes
49 episodes
£20K months and a year & a half of purposeful self-discovery with Nicola Pye
What will your life look like 18 months after you go all in on your side hustle?Today we’re getting a glimpse of what’s possible with my fabulous returning guest Nicola Pye. Nicola quit her corporate role to start her Leadership Coaching...
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Episode 48
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49:19
How to ditch imposter syndrome and get your small business known with PR.
PR is not just for big business and the mega famous!Your small business needs you to get out there and talk about your fabulousness, because nobody else will do it for you.In this episode I am joined by baddass PR expert Pippa Gou...
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29:06
Why your sh*tty money mindset is keeping your business in struggle mode
Your money mindset is holding you back from living the life of your dreams.But you can overcome your money fears and the corporate ideologies of what’s possible.I am joined by money mindset baddass Ray Dodd, who went from receptio...
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38:21
Feeling Like a Fraud? This Tapping Trick Will Change Everything
Over the last year EFT (tapping) has changed my business and my life.I needed a shift to move past the things that we’re blocking me. I never thought when I started tapping it would be the thing that would change everything, but it did.<...
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Episode 45
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16:06
How to start your business and get your first clients without social media
Let me set this straight….You DO NOT need social media to get your first paying clients.I got my first 6 clients in 4 months without social media, which is why I know it works, and it's now worked for over 100 incredible women I h...
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Episode 44
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14:36
How Lisa bagged her 1st 2 clients without Social media in just 5 weeks
You don’t have to be all over social media to start your business.My amazing client, Lisa Nunn, refused to use socials to promote her new business but didn’t know how else to find clients. She had the skills and qualifications but no pip...
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Episode 43
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49:53
Business Burnout: How to spot it survive it & prevent it
This week I have to talk to you about burnout.It is something I have experienced first-hand over the last few weeks, and I want to be totally open with you about it.First of all, burnout is not a sign of weakness. It is something ...
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Episode 42
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20:49
How Fiona bagged her first 2 clients without social & became fully booked in just 6 weeks.
Social media is not the only way to get the perfect clients for your new business.The most transformational thing you can do to hit your badass business goals is to get clarity on your offers and who they are for.This was the ex...
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19:59
How Ella went from zero to £10k months in just 6 months: without social media
You won’t have a clue what you are doing when you start your business.Who is my ideal client? Where do I find them? How much should I charge?My fabulous guest and client Ella Schwarz felt all these things when she started her si...
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23:42
The 2 simple shifts that are gonna blow up your business (its not what you think)
Your baby business mindset is killing your business.Thinking and acting like a CEO will change everything.These 2 shifts will help you move away from imposter syndrome and into your badass bitch zone of genius.You need t...
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Episode 39
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19:38
How I went full time into my business & replaced my corporate salary in 12 months
You can have the business you dream of.You can have 10K months.You just need to know what it really takes to get there. That’s why in this episode I share how I went from the corporate world to being the boss of my own badass bu...
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Episode 38
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44:53
From redundancy to a 10k Month Business: Rebecca’s Interior design success story
Are you dreaming of starting or growing your own business?In this episode, I’m joined by my incredible client Rebecca Hadley, and her journey will inspire you to take that leap.Rebecca spent 15 years in retail buying before ...
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Episode 37
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41:44
Ditching Corporate: How Eva built her dream business while raising a baby
Do you believe that anything is possible?Well, in this episode I’m joined once again by my fabulous client Eva Murray to show you that it is.I first spoke to Eva when she was still side hustling. Now 7 months into life as a full...
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Episode 36
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46:05
Burnt out to Badass: How Pauline grew her 6-figure business from nothing
How much is your mindset holding you back from starting or growing your business?You doubt yourself, your abilities, and don’t get me started on talking about yourself online.My thriving client Pauline Gidoin did things the hard...
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Episode 35
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50:17
7 lessons from my first year as a podcaster that you can apply to any area of your business
In this special final episode of the season, I mark the one-year anniversary of this podcast by reflecting on the incredible journey of launching it from nothing to amassing 34 episodes and nearly 4,000 downloads.You’ll hear the 7 lesson...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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18:55
Passion to Profit: How Fran monetised her Side Hustle with SHWOS
If you’re sat there right now dreaming about how to turn your side hustle passion project into a real, legit business, then this episode is for you. I’m talking to my fabulous client Fran who after getting bored and burnt out with h...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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20:32
Side Hustle Superstar: How Susie bagged 2 paying clients without touching Insta
Have you already had a couple of people pay you, but in your head they don’t count coz you already knew them? Well, you’re not alone. Meet my fabulous client Susie Boutal who as a mother of three with a demanding 9-5 is proof...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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18:12
From Broke AF to Business Coach Queen: How Tapping blew Hannah’s business up!
Think that business and spirituality have nothing in common? Think again. In this episode, I talk to my incredible coach Hannah Rose Cluley. She’s a powerhouse business coach who has helped thousands of women transform their busines...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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36:37
Office Slave to Boss Babe: How Beth took her side hustle full time
Think tax and accountancy is dull? Think again. Beth Jackson describes herself as 'Not another pants accountant' and she's on a mission to debunk the financial side of running your business - something that so many female entrepreneurs struggle...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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44:59
STOP falling for this BS: The 7 worst business lies on the internet right now
WARNING: This episode is a tad ranty...Listen as I dish out some sass and lay bare all the BS that's swirling around the online business world right now. From those sneaky webinars trying to lure you into high-priced coaching...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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11:56
First 2 paying clients with no social media: Zabrina's story
Getting your first paying client not only feels incredible, it also gives you the belief that you can have a future working for yourself.In this episode I’m joined by my amazing client, Zabrina Chapman, who just 6 months ago was dreamin...
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Episode 28
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16:51
Fundraiser to Founder: The road to starting your own not-for-profit consultancy with Helen Patrick
Becoming a badass female entrepreneur doesn’t always mean completely changing careers. You CAN take control of your career by starting a consultancy within your specialism.My guest in this episode is Helen Patrick, who is a little ...
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Episode 27
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25:23
How Janey bagged her first 3 paying clients WITHOUT social media
The “You need to use social media to start a business” myth is the biggest one out there.Knowing your market and utilising your real-life network is really all you need to get your business off the ground. I know because that’s how I sta...
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Episode 26
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19:53
What you actually need to build and scale a business with Gemma Gilbert
The business cards, the website, the photoshoot…..none of it actually matters when you are starting a business.So, what should you be focusing on?In this episode I’m joined by the incredible Gemma Gilbert, a business coach speci...
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Episode 24
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31:07
Just do it: Teacher to Interior Designer with Nikki Deakin
Transitioning from employee to owning your own business can feel euphoric but is also full of challenges.After the birth of her first child Nikki Deakin left teaching to go full time into her interior design side hustle. Her new ...
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Episode 24
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32:31