Adulting With Ebonie

Meet Jo GambleJo Is a functional medicine practitioner who takes her clients on a journey to understand the causes of their symptoms and to work to create rebalance physically and emotionally.  Jo trained in America and is leading in her field, and you can learn more about her at: www.embracingnutrition.co.ukFav quotes from this episode:“When do we become an adult? As a mother of a teenager, when it suits her she calls herself a child, when it doesn’t she calls herself an adult.” “We have a responsibility to ourselves to honour our own wellness”“It’s so easy to give the responsibility for your health to someone else.”In this episode we talk about:The importance of taking ownership of your personal journey to health.How even though you may feel as though you need to work towards health on your own - you don’t have to! It’s important to work within your skillset; you pay an electrician if you need your house re-wiring, and you pay an accountant if you need your finances arranging - why not seek out a

Meet Dyana ValentineIn this episode, Ebonie talks to Dyana Valentine about ‘Responsibility and Not Abdicating’, and the format of the show is shifted as Dyana asks Ebonie about the physical, mental and spiritual transformation she experienced when she recently shaved her head.Dyana is an Oracle - you ask her a question, and then she goes to sleep and tells you all about what she dreams.  Dyana uses the dream language and symbols to address questions in a collaboration she calls the ‘Woke Up Knowing Experience™ or WUKE.For more information about Dyana and the work she does, please visit: https://www.dyanavalentine.comFav quotes from this episode:“It’s interesting to me that ‘adulting’ has become so mainstream and valued”“We are estranged from ourselves and each other”“This shit is happening in real-time in your life!”“We’d be really surprised at how many people would love us whatever shape we are in”In this episode we talk about:The current importance of ‘membership’ in our society, and how it drives us t

After shaving my head and re-evaluating and reconfiguring the Misfit to Maven aspect of my business, I find myself navigating a period of great transition in both my personal and professional life.  Join me in this solo episode of ‘Adulting With Ebonie’ to find out what has prompted these changes, and why I am embracing them in a very public way as I prepare for the excitement and challenges that are coming...Fav quotes from this episode:“Trust in your gut on every aspect of your life”“When your intuition strikes or your heart speaks - take action!”“Don’t ever doubt yourself. If it’s what you love, you can do it!”In this episode I talk about:The contributing factors that led me to shave my head.Why it’s important for me to ‘walk my talk’ and actively engage with things like intuition, action and embracing your mistakes - all ideas that I promote heavily in my coaching.How transition isn’t always a comfortable process, and why that shouldn’t put you off embracing change.The changes taking place within my

Meet Jess CritchlowMeet Jess Critchlow - Coach, Consultant and owner of ‘Light Up Work’, a business that helps online entrepreneurs to transform into super confident and competent bosses with the knowledge, skills and experience to build their dream team and grow their businesses.Learn more about Jess and the help and support she offers by visiting her website: https://www.lightupwork.com Fav quotes from this episode:“For me, adulting is doing things you don’t want to do - uncomfortable things that are actually working in service of what you really want”“70% of people across countries and cultures don’t care about what they do”“When you try something new with your team, you will screw it up!”“I have this theory that we confuse empathy and kindness with being ‘nice’”“I’m an adult but... I have so much baggage about in-laws - I do the teenager noise and everything!”In this episode we talk about:The importance of uncomfortable conversations, and how on the other side of a conversation that is perceived as ‘

Meet Joanna HunterMeet Joanna Hunter, a professional medium, life and business coach, spiritual teacher, business consultant and author! Joanna runs http://joannahunter.com/, offering coaching, mentoring, courses and training programmes, and launched http://myinnerpeace.com in May 2018 as a blog, online shop and haven for modern mystics.You can find Joanna online on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter using her handle joannahuntercomFav quotes from this episode:“We’re hardwired to be happy”“My crack is books”“Adulting is taking radical responsibility”“When I was lying in the hospital bed, it was the first time I was thinking ‘there has got to be more to life than this…’”“I’m an adult but... I believe in fairies and angels and I love to have my pudding before my dinner!”In this episode we talk about:How adulting doesn’t mean you have to be serious all the time, but you DO have to realise that you are in chargeThe importance of being mindful of your thoughts and shifting them if they move into a negative

Meet EmilyJoin Ebonie and Emily for a live coaching session. Emily is an M2M(f) member who wants to talk about the emotional barriers that hold her back from having a positive relationship with money in her business.  Emily often finds that in situations where money isn’t involved, she experiences greater enjoyment and satisfaction than she does in situations where money is involved, and wants to shift this mindset.Fav quotes from this episode:“I feel resentment that is associated with the idea of asking for money”“Managing money currently feels like a huge, unenjoyable experience”“In my family growing up, money was never really talked about”“I feel like someone is monitoring what I am doing”“Adult Emily wants to play more!”In this episode we talk about:How money is relative - with a thousand pounds representing a fortune for some people, and pocket change for others - and why there isn't a 'one size fits all' money mindsetHow incentivising chores and challenges for children can have an impact on their a

Meet Yvonne TelfordMeet Yvonne Telford - blogger and founder of KemiKids, a business that creates beautiful and exceptional accessories with great slogans that are fun, purposeful and empowering and that celebrate motherhood and womanhood.  You can find the KemiKids store online here: https://kemitelford.com/ and find Yvonne on Instagram at kemitelford.Fav quotes from this episode:“Adulting is winging it - nobody knows how to adult!”“Nigerians have a saying for everything”“There’s no manual for being a grown up.”“I’m an adult but… I don’t have it figured out. I’m still a baby at heart.” In this episode we talk about:The importance of proverbs as we navigate lifeHow meditation, reading, walking in nature or other activities of quiet contemplation can help you ground yourself and restore inner peace.How introducing children to meditation can help them to relieve stress, manage emotions and understand who they are.Why it’s important to persist with meditation, even if it doesn’t feel comfortable,

Meet Daire PaddyMeet Daire Paddy - writer, editor, content manager and podcaster with a passion for helping people stand out online through the power of their own personality.  Daire has kindly collated lots of helpful resources especially for our podcast audience, just visit http://dairepaddy.com/adulting/ for more information.Fav quotes from this episode:“People martyr themselves to do things that they think they should be doing”“Be creative with the way you live up to your responsibilities”“It’s like they’ve got a telephone voice… on a page!”“Am I a dick?!”“I’m an adult but… I could watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Charmed every day until the day I die”In this episode we talk about:Why it is important to look at the ‘big picture’ when it comes to content marketing, not just focus on the writing processWhy honesty and personality are important when it comes to writingWhy professionalism doesn’t always require industry jargon and LinkedIn languageWhy spelling, grammar and punctuation are importan

Meet Gemma WentGemma is a Business Mentor and Digital Strategist who works with businesses large and small to create impact, income and influence with integrity. Gemma cuts through the technical jargon and confusion that is pervasive in the digital marketing industry and helps keep things smart, simple and effective.Visit https://gemmawent.co.uk for more information, or find Gemma in her free Facebook Group ‘Simply Smart Business’ at https://www.facebook.com/groups/simplysmartbusiness/ Fav quotes from this episode:“Don’t completely lose sight of being a child… we can be so flippin’ serious!”“Live your life with integrity”“It’s not about what you say, it’s about what you do”“Boundaries are a moving beast”“I’m an adult but… nothing gives me more joy than dancing round like an absolute loon with my four year old” In this episode we talk about:What stops us from living a life with integrity.The importance of compassion when you are making decisionsHow to establish your boundaries, and find out whet

Meet Rosie SloesekRosie runs TheMoneyHaven.com, and gives women a safe space and the support they need to sort out the money side of their business. She's a big fan of including self care, play and rewards as part of our business so it's easier to move past feelings of fear, lack of confidence and stepping into the power of becoming the women we're meant to be.Visit https://themoneyhaven.com for more information, or find Rosie on Instagram at @themoneyhavenFav quotes from this episode:“Spreadsheets with virtual glitter and unicorns”“Go buy yourself a candle and light it every time you do something with money”“All my business stationery is beautiful… and tax deductible!”“If you’re not investing in yourself it can feel really scary”“I’m an adult but… I still walk on pavement edges”In this episode we talk about:How to make the ‘money stuff’ more interesting and appealing to work onThe importance of investing in yourself and your businessWhat a ‘money block’ is and how it affects our relationship with moneyCreati

Meet AliceJoin Ebonie and Alice for a live coaching session. Alice has recently set up her own social media and content marketing consultancy. She is an M2M360 member who wants to work on her mindset shift from an employee to becoming a business owner, ‘playing big business’ and her sense of overwhelm.Fav quotes from this episode:‘Oh my goodness, this is big and scary’‘I know on some level I CAN!’‘Apathy breeds doubt, action breeds clarity’‘Would you like your business to be a sprint or a marathon?’‘You can’t play chess for both sides’In this episode we talk about:The paradigm shift that happens when leaving employment. Looking at aspects which can feel overwhelming from different perspectivesBusiness and overwhelm that occurs when things get ‘big’, and the tendency towards panic and fearThe difference between visualising and imagining our future, compared to ‘future negativing’Reframing your response to ask, HOW can I do that? We also chat about levelling up and how business can be just like playin

Meet Sam MantSamantha Mant, is a Naturopath & Intuitive Healer, with 17 years experience & a strong clinical background. She is also a Writer, Witch, and facilitator of a Facebook community. Samantha is on a soul-powered mission to help cultivate a world in which every person trusts their intuition enough to honour their life path and support their own healing journey.You can find out more about her at: https://theholisticbranch.com On her Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/theholisticbranch/And on instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sambilou/ Fav quotes from this episode:‘Adulting is really about responsibility for our decisions and our actions’‘Intuition comes down to self trust’‘There is always going to be diamonds to mine out of an experience’‘If you’ve got your body there with you, you have everything you need’‘I’m an adult but...I never make my bed’In this episode we talk about:Making decisions based on our intuition and what makes a ‘good decision maker’Learning to t

Meet Rebecca Lowrie. Rebecca has worked in the realms of personal development and self awareness for over 25 years, the last 12 as a tantra teacher and practitioner. Two years ago she was guided to bring all of her wisdom, skills and tools into the business world. Rebecca now works with individuals who have reached a certain level of success in life and biz and are ready to deepen their understanding and experience of life in order to bring even more of their fullest potential to the world.You can discover more about Rebecca and her work over at https://www.self-alchemy.com/Fav quotes from this episode:‘Being an adult and adulting are two different things!’‘People who are afraid to fail are afraid to be vulnerable’‘We can only move in the world as we perceive it’‘I’m an adult but… I could live all winter on toast’In this episode we talk about:The idea that we ‘arrive’ at the point of being an adult and all of a sudden it is supposed to be easyThe difference between being an Adult, and Adulting, and the parts

Meet EmmaEmma currently owns and runs two business and also recently signed a book deal! She wants help with managing her busy lifestyle, including being a mum, and making sure she is prioritising in the right places and feeling organised and that her businesses are getting the right attention.Fav quotes from this episode:‘I would love to be in a position to buy my own house’‘I want the time freedom I need to make sure I am able to take off significant periods of time to spend quality time with my daughter’‘There is a difference between the time you are spending on something, and the amount of income’‘Set the goal, but hold it in an open hand’'Sometimes we have to slow down and appreciate'In this episode we talk about:Working towards time and financial freedom, and what that looks like.Being reactionary in businessSaying ‘Yes’ without taking care of ourselvesWho is the boss?Behavioural changes within your businessMaking your own rules, reflecting on the type of clients and lifestyle you want.The importance of

Meet Sarah StaceySoulstyler, Bodyworker, Mentor & Righteous Rebel. Sarah is literally an all singing all dancing one stop transformation shop, with a 15 year background as a celebrity makeup artist and shoot stylist she pressed the eject button on her soulless career AND toxic marriage. She embarked on an epic journey of self mastery and explored every aspect of her mind, body, soul, style AND sexuality. She is now dedicated to liberating other women from whatever boxes, labels and categories that prevent THEM too, from living a liberated life of love, sex, style and abundance. You can find out more about her at: www.sarahstacey.meInsta @sarahsoulstylerFav quotes from this episode:‘Adulting to me has kinda gone out the window!’‘Life is my playground!’‘I’m an adult but..playing and being creative is still my superpower’‘I’m an adult but.. I like to burp and fart in public to break boundaries!’In this episode we talk about:That it’s okay to ‘play’ as an adult and that comes with personal responsibility and

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Meet Sophie JewrySophie is a woman on a mission to get her Ultimate Diary Planners on the desks of 25,000+ women. To help them get more organised and create the businesses and lives that they dream of. Alongside the planners Sophie also runs events and workshops and is steadily building a thriving community of 'Ladies That Plan'; women who have a love (addiction) of all things stationery and want to be part of a sisterhood of support, fun and empowerment. You can find out more about here here: www.ladiesthatplan.com Via her Facebook Page and through her fab planning freebies at www.ladiesthatplan.com/freebiesFav quotes from this episode:‘If you are in major overwhelm, forget the plan!’‘I am terrible at sticking to plans! I have wonderfully beautiful planners, with nothing in them!’ ‘I’m an adult but… I am definitely not organised or tidy!’In this episode we talk about:Adulting as taking responsibility, whether it's your fault or not, and no longer placing blame elsewhere. Responsibility as

Meet Dre DomenichiniDre was born Autistic and found dealing with people very hard. Disappointed in his progress reaching his personal goals, he decided to harness the hyper focusing of his condition to study human behaviour. 7 Years into his journey, he is now disarmingly capable at figuring out what makes people tick and has been producing a podcast about becoming a more effective human being. You can find out more about him here: http://voicesinthedark.worldFav quotes from this episode:‘Adulting for me is coming to own who you are, your talents and your problems.’‘No doesn’t always mean no!’‘I’m an adult but when I get overwhelmed I regress to funny childhood behaviour’‘I’m an adult but I’m not always polite in telling people I need some space!’In this episode we talk about:Taking responsibility for personal development and being in charge of your own goals and results. Figuring out who you really areLearning to be charming, and how behaviours can become naturalChallenging yourself to connect with

Meet Rebecca TraceyRebecca Tracey is the head/only honcho at The Uncaged Life where she works with coaches, healers, and consultants from all over the world who want to have the freedom of working from anywhere by running their own online business. She helps people get clear on their brand message, create packages that sell, and helps them learn what it actually takes to get and keep clients online. Rebecca runs a free online community of over 6000 solopreneurs. She started her business while living in a van, and loves rock climbing and riding her bike around Toronto, and rappelling off cliffs with her dog Rhubarb on her back. Find her at TheUncagedLife.comFav quotes from this episode:‘Adulting means being responsible for your decisions and your actions, taking ownership and taking action intentionally’‘You can have fun forever!’‘If it was super easy, everyone would do it’‘I’m an adult but sometimes I enjoy sulking!’‘I’m an adult but mostly sit at home with no pants on!’In this episode we talk about:Living an

Meet Lara Rose DuongLara-Rose Duong is a divinely guided woman who mentors activated, sacred women to define prosperity and luxury on their own terms. Working in corporate land in a traditional financial advising setting, she found that there was a big piece missing from the conversation. Now, she gets to engage in a full spectrum conversation around money & prosperity in all areas of our lives. You can find out more about her here:www.lararoseduong.comIG/FB: @lararoseduongRich Witch Circle on FB: bit.ly/richwitchcircleFav quotes from this episode:‘Adulting means we get to dream big like kids, but we have the responsibility to carry out that dream’ ‘Whatever you see doesn’t define you’‘Power is the ability to affect change’‘You are nourishing the world at a high level right now’‘I am an adult but I don’t retain wealth well...and I sometimes overspend a lot’‘I am an adult but I still call my dad whenever anything is broken in my house, and call my mum to make big decisions’. In this episode