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
40 episodes
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
Bossing It in Business - Is it really possible?
I was recently joined by 4 of my amazing clients for a LinkedIn Live that we recorded on International Women’s Day and there were so many juicy gems in there, that I wanted to share it with you on this podcast. They got super vulne...
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Episode 23
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32:01
Creating a career to be proud of after losing both parents with Sarah Connolly
Do you ever feel like you are made for more?Well, my guest in this episode Sarah Connolly felt exactly the same and that’s precisely why she created her PA business ‘Freedom & Happy’. But it hasn’t been easy.From the devasta...
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Episode 22
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29:26
Brutal honesty about her first 6 months of business with Nicola Pye
What is life like 6 months after you quit your job and go all in on your badass businessWell, Nicola Pye, is back to tell us all about it.Nicola was my guest 6 months ago just as she was about to start life working for herself a...
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Episode 21
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33:34
From 9 to Thrive: Nurturing an Entrepreneurial Mindset with Christian Baker
Wherever you are on your entrepreneurial journey, you’ll no doubt be be faced with fear and self-doubt. But it doesn’t have to be that way.You have the power to overcome the limiting beliefs and negative self-talk that hold you back thr...
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Episode 20
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42:23
It’s OK if your business empire isn’t built overnight with Laura Walker
There are many reasons to make the change from a corporate career to starting your own business.After a long IVF journey, my guest in this episode, Laura Walker, decided she wanted to be more present for her children. This couldn’t happ...
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Episode 19
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27:46
From Radio Ad Sales to Interior Designer with Nicole Burnett
Quitting your job to start a business can leave you full of doubts.Am I doing the right thing? How do I do this? Will it succeed?My guest in this episode, Nicole Burnett, had all these feelings when starting her interior design ...
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Episode 18
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27:40
How to supercharge your business in 2024 (whatever stage you're at)
Are you looking to become a badass boss bitch and achieve big things in 2024?In this episode I let you into the secret that helped me completely turn my life around, quit my corporate job and start my own coaching business. I go through...
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Episode 17
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20:54
2023’s top tips for aspiring female entrepreneurs to start a side hustle
Today's episode is a look back down memory lane at all the interviews I've done since launching this podcast back in July.You’ll hear all the best top tips from my incredible clients who are either running a business full time or runnin...
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16:29
Utilising your network to start & grow your business with Eva Murray
You do not need social media to start your side hustle. This goes against what so many believe, but it is oh so true.My guest in this episode is proof. Eva Murray started her side business by utilising her network, with not a social pos...
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30:44