Adulting With Ebonie

Meet James LaversSince 2005 James Lavers, founder of online training company Lazy Coach has coached and instructed thousands of Coaches, Authors, Speakers and topic-Experts In 143 countries to develop and productise their ideas and express them powerfully in an increasingly digital world. - from those just starting out to globally recognised names such as Anthony Robbins and the late Wayne Dyer.Something of an insider, Lavers has authored 18 industry reports and his videos featuring his unique and often provocative take on digital entrepreneurship and the “people helping” industry...not to mention his ideas on being “Lazy” and loading off more, have attracted millions of views and a loyal tribe.He’s been a featured expert on The Apprentice and lead workshops at the University of Cambridge Judge Business School.James loafs around in Frome Somerset with his partner Kat and their 5 kids...and Rocket, the cat.You can find out more about him over on his website: www.lazy.coachFav quotes from this episode:“What I’m

Meet Simon Alexander Ong Simon helps ignite people's imagination of what is truly possible so that they can live meaningful, purposeful and extraordinary lives. In addition to working with clients as a coach and business strategist, Simon has been featured in a number of well-known publications (Forbes, The Huffington Post, Virgin and The Financial Times to name a few) and is regularly invited to speak on the topics of leadership, entrepreneurship and success in life.You can find out more about Simon over on his website: https://www.simonalexanderong.com/ and on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter @simonalexanderoFav quotes from this episode:“There is no one path. There are so many different ways to arrive at happiness, fulfilment and joy.” “There is no such thing as the perfect moment.”“Trust that you have enough to get started, and whatever else you need will come to you when you build that momentum.” “We’ve kind of already won the greatest lottery there is going which is the lottery of life. And what are

In This Episode with Ebonie... I celebrate reaching 70 episodes of ‘Adulting with Ebonie’ and take a look at the future of the podcast. I want you to get involved! We are looking for sponsorship, but not any old sponsorship, we are looking for creative-misfit-type partnering. Whether you’re an established biz owner or a lone ranger just figuring things out, I want to talk to you!Plus, I run through the rest of the offerings I have available right now and give you a taster of some seriously cool things that we have lined up for the rest of the year.Fav quotes from this episode:“’Adulting with Ebonie’ is about bringing the juicy conversations out into the world.”“If you are a regular listener to the show, if you’ve subscribed, if you’ve shared if you’ve rated…I really fucking love you. It means the world to me.”“I really want this to be a synergistic collaboration where we really come together as a community and showcase each other and support each other.”“Figure out who the fuck you are, then learn to love it

Meet Stefanos SifandosImmersed in deep men’s empowerment work and intimate relationships, Stef merges the best of eastern and western methodologies and philosophies to promote balance, clarity and joy in life. Using integrative techniques and methods, Stef has created programs and systems to enhance the quality of your life, your relationship and in essence bring you closer to your potential.You can find out more about him on his website http://www.stefsifandos.com or on Instagram @stefanossifandos Fav quotes from this episode:“Are you willing to do the hard work? Are you willing to look at your stuff? Are you willing to experience joy?”“How can we leverage our healthy expressive traits of masculine and feminine in contemporary times?”“Sexuality is life force energy. Sexuality is direction. Sexuality is much more than just physical sexuality and physical sexual expression.”“We have this ability to take our bodies into amazingly deep places and that intensity teaches us so much about who we are.”“The more

Meet Georgina HorneShe blogs. She models. She volunteers with animals. She cooks. She lifts weights. She is George aka fullerfigurefullerbust!You can find out more about her over on her Instagam @fullerfigurefullerbustFav quotes from this episode:“We have to accept that we are not going to stop [young people] having sex, so we need to address how it is going to happen.”“Why are you so shocked that I’m confident? Why WOULDN’T I be confident!?”“We live in this world that teaches us not to be confident. That looks down on people taking ownership of themselves.”“I love that there is the ability to fine-tune your feed and step away from the fuckery and the bullshit of all these beautiful posed angles and tiny waists, and just see scars and body hair [instead]!”“That sounds like something everyone should do – just get naked with a bunch of women.” “We need to cut people out of our lives who talk to us like shit or make us feel shit or give us loads of diet talk.”“Nessa on Gavin and Stacey is fat – and she gets

Meet Tosha SchoreTosha Schore is committed to creating a more peaceful world, one sweet boy at a time, by supporting parents to care for themselves, connect with their boys deeply, set limits lovingly, and play wildly! She brings a burst of energy and optimism to parenting, and is an expert at finding simple solutions to what feel like overwhelmingly complicated problems. Tosha is the co-author of Listen: Five Simple Tools to Meet Your Everyday Parenting Challenges, and parent coach at www.toshaschore.com Fav quotes from this episode:“Remember every parent [including you] is doing the best that they can do in every moment.”“The leader of the family needs to be in good emotional health.”“We can help kids grow into emotionally intelligent beings by offering them our loving attention when feelings bubble up for them as they move through the world.”“As parents of young boys, we have an amazing opportunity to create a different world.”“In order to create a more peaceful world…we have to have that space for ou

 Meet Rachel FoyRachel Foy is an eating psychology mindset mentor, clinical hypnotherapist, executive life coach, author and podcaster of 'The Hungry Soul'She is the founder of Soul Fed Woman which is a global movement empowering women to stop fighting food + their bodies by taking their power back so they can live the life they are hungry for by awakening their soul fed woman. She also works with ambitious and driven individuals get more of what they crave in life by overcoming the obstacle, blocks and issues which are holding them back from living life to the fullest of their potential having worked as a coach, therapist and clinical hypnotherapist for around 10 years.Find out more about her over on her website: http://www.rachelfoy.com/soul-fed-woman/, or on Facebook or Instagram @soulfedwomanFav quotes from this episode:“We are these incredible co-creators for our world and if something isn’t working for us then we have the power to change that.”“On a soul level we desire pleasure, we desire fun, we

Meet Diane MayorDiane spent over a decade in a corporate career in a fast-paced investment bank working behind the scenes in finance on planning, forecasting, projects, new product approvals and operations.She finally left because it felt like she wasn’t making enough of a difference in the world and instead took all that experience and distilled it into real business essentials for small businesses making a big impact.She is passionate about travel, conferences, coffee, Bravo, Converse and spreadsheets.Find out more about her over on her website http://www.dianemayor.com or on Instagram @Diane_MayorFav quotes from this episode:“I confuse people because I don’t want children.”“People assume that I am desperate to have children and am either too old, too single, too something else to have them…”“For me my core value is freedom. I don’t want to be committed to a particular place because somebody else needs to go to school.”“I love my friends’ kids, I also love giving them back when they are over tired, when the

Meet Nicky RabyNicky Is An Actor, A Coach, A Writer, A Speaker And A Podcaster.Find out more about her over on her website www.nickyraby.com, on Facebook, and on InstagramFav quotes from this episode:“Becoming an adult was a relief, learning that I could do what I like”“Find what makes YOU special and what is your unique blend“I’m not very good when I’m not in control of my own destiny”“There are people who get their energy and creativity from doing lots of things and there are people who really like to focus on one”“When I’m stressed about money I’m less creative”“Being instinctive and intuitive is so important”“Having a sense of ‘I can create my own destiny’ is a magical place to be.”“I’ve always looked forward to the next chapter.”In this episode we talk about:Being fiercely independent and knowing from a young age that we wanted to do things differently from the status quo.Is it better to focus on one thing at a time or put your effort into the many things that you love? We discuss!The one thing that you

Meet Mary EnglandMary Is The Colourful Boss Babe Behind Uncustomary, The Corner Of The Internet Where Self-Love Meets Creativity. She Is A Huge Advocate For Mental Health, Body Positivity, And Celebrating The Every Day. She's Published A Book And Workbook On Self-Love And Continues To Leave A Trail Of Glitter Wherever She Goes.Fav quotes from this episode:“If you can’t handle what I look like then that’s on you.”“Adulting is ultimately having the freedom that I didn’t think I had before.”“What is hotter than knowing that you are both into something?”“There is a huge importance of consent culture in kink.”“Kink is a beautiful world of non-judgemental, embracing open arms and beauty.”“If you have an inkling of trying something, and you’re scared, then know that there is someone out there who is willing to try it with you.”“Please stop talking about anal sex at dinner”In this episode we talk about:Mental health, and body image.Making the decision to love and accept yourself and find that inner confidence.The cha

Meet Ruth RidgewayRuth Ridgeway is the creator of The Lifestyle Designers Club and an understander of what happens when your life gets turned upside down and inside out in an instant.She’s the proud girlfriend to her guy who was involved in an accident that left him paralysed in 2014. She shares their stories of life, love, hope and strength and what it’s like to create a (different, but equally beautiful) ‘Plan B’ life on her blog.Through her work, stories and online club she’s helped hundreds of women to design businesses they love that allow them the freedom, security, and flexibility to do what they want, when they want, and from anywhere in the world they want through creating their own online courses, products and memberships.Find out more about Ruth on her website: http://www.ruthxo.comFav quotes from this episode:“Adulting means getting to choose what the heck you want!”“It’s our job as adults to take care of our mindset and happiness even in the face of shitty circumstances.”“Life is real and shit ha

Meet Joana GalvãoJoana Galvão is the co-founder of Gif Design Studios, an award-winning design agency specialising in brand identities and conversion-obsessed design.Based in Porto, Portugal, with a team of 10 designers and developers, Gif Design Studios offers the full range of print and digital design services to industry leaders in seventeen countries on five continents.Joana speaks internationally on the power of design and creativity and her work has been featured in the Guardian UK, Brand Brilliance, and Digital Arts magazine.You can find Joana on her website - http://www.joanagalvao.com - and on Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/joanagalvaodesign Fav quotes from this episode:“When you’re trying to be successful, you may need to compromise on quality in order to ensure that the product is delivered on time and profitability.”“Adulting means taking responsibility and ownership of your actions and what’s happening in your life”“Being someone’s boss is hard. Hiring at 22 was hard! I definitely wasn

In this solo episode I talk about ‘More’ - having more, being more, doing more.  I’ll be sharing some of my insights into what ‘more’ actually means, and talking a little about my MORE mastermind, which is starting on the 1st February 2019.Fav quotes from this episode:“I used to think that more was linked with being greedy and wanting too much”“This whole juicy new year is laid out in-front of us, and it’s great to start with intentions”“We are born and created to want and desire more”“It’s time to give your intentions some attention”“More me-time and more playing - that’s on the cards for me this year!”In this episode I talk about:What you can expect from Misfit Enterprise in 2019, and how my offerings are changing and developing this year.The importance of valuing and appreciating what we already have in order for ‘more’ to be a healthy human desire.Why it’s so important to understand that you are already enough.The moment I realised that ‘more’ really was available to me - in a coffee shop in Montana!

Meet Sam HearneSam is an anxiety coach for entrepreneurs, as well as a bestselling author, podcaster and Youtuber. You can find out more about her over at www.ahappymind.co.uk or on Instagram, Youtube, and FacebookFav quotes from this episode:“Adulting is… being strong enough to make decisions that I know will serve me in my future.”“You are the only person that you have to listen to…so you HAVE to be happy with what’s inside your mind.”“If you always do what you’ve always done, then you’ll always get what you’ve always got!”“If I have people in my life now who make me feel guilty for trying to build an empire and create the life of my dreams, they aren’t the right people.”“Until you try, how will you know?”“Often we stay put because it seems like the only thing to do.”In this episode we talk about:Sam’s expert advice for navigating anxiety, relationships, and entrepreneurial life.How starting a business really helps you to find out what your priorities are.How to stop habitual “people pleasing” and to b

Meet Carly FosterCarly is a lingerie designer and leather painter from London, who is currently adventuring in Spain. She co-founded the brand “Lucky so-and-so” with her mum which is all about made-to-be-worn and designed-to-be-seen. A feisty mum of two wildlings whose life mission is to raise women up. Helping them recognise their power and self-worth and to serve as a constant reminder that all women are beautiful.Fav quotes from this episode:“You have to trust and you have to try because that’s what life’s about.”“We wanted to show our children that there are other ways that you can live and still have a completely satisfying life without doing it how society tells you that you have to do it”“It hasn’t all been sunshine and rainbows as we’d hoped - but when does life ever go to plan?”“I was tired of having negative feelings about my body - because my body had done an amazing thing of growing this human and giving birth”“I couldn’t find any nursing bras that weren’t beige and ugly!”“I have fallen completely

Meet Cat RoseCat Rose helps creative introverts show their work and get the exposure they deserve. She does this through the League of Creative Introverts, an online community, as well as one-to-one services and her podcast, The Creative Introvert.Her aim in life is to help all her clients do what they love and realise their dreams, whilst honouring their personality type and preferences.She's currently researching the links between personality types and creativity and how we can use our self-knowledge become more confident and get our work seen, shared and sold. You can find out more about her over on her website http://www.thecreativeintrovert.com, or on Twitter, and InstagramFav quotes from this episode:“Adulting is this ever-evolving process of getting to know yourself.”“Creatives feel like they have to do something that’s difficult for them in order for it to be worth anything.”“Finding out I was an Introvert made me feel less of a freak.”“Sometimes I do need to quiet down that thinking part of me a

Meet Erica LesterErica Lester is a blissful badass, obsessed with creating more bliss in the world. She's a life coach, digital course creator, inspired human on a mission to help others understand the power they hold over their own lives and their capacity for being a light for others. From teenage drug addict and single mother to living the life of her dreams, she has figured out the key to living life on purpose instead of by default. You can find out more about her over at www.ericajlester.comFav quotes from this episode:“Be courageous enough to say yes to the things that scare you.”“We can do whatever the fuck we want!”“Some people aren't gonna like you- but who cares!”“If all of us were the same, how boring would that be?”“There is such power in letting go.”“If I can choose to be whoever I want to be...who do I want to be?”“Living involves getting messy.”“This is an opportunity for you to decide to try something different.”“Showing up in the world has shown me that people aren't judging me as harsh

Meet Tess BrighamTess Brigham is a licensed psychotherapist and Board Certified Coach and specialises in helping 20-Somethings/Millennials navigate this exciting but overwhelming time in their lives. Tess wants all young adults to be able to enter into their 30s, 40s and 50s with confidence and clarity.You can find out more about her over on her website www.tessbrighamcoaching.com, on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TessBrighamcoaching/ and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tess_brigham/Fav quotes from this episode:“Being an adult is the ability to own your shit and be ok with it.”“This person doesn’t like me - that’s ok.”“This is my life. I’m the only one that has to live it.”“I belong to me.”“Our kids have their own viewpoint and perceptions of life.”“Making mistakes is a huge part of adulting.”“You cannot have anything without failure”“If we want more, we have to dive in to being gritty - with grace”“Discomfort means you’re getting close to what you really really want/need/desire.”In this episode w

Meet Betsy B. MurphyBetsy Murphy is the author of the popular book Autobiography of an Orgasm. The UK Sunday Times calls the book "Part erotica, part refreshingly sincere for the orgasmically challenged....sort-of an anti-Fifty Shades of Grey." Betsy's book has evolved into a solo show called "The O Diary" where she takes the audience on a rollercoaster of discovery. She's telling her story but along the way, we realise it's a part of all of our stories. The show is getting rave reviews as gutsy and life-changing storytelling.You can find out more about Betsy over on her website http://www.betsybmurphy.com, on Instagram @betsyblankenbakermurphy, or on FacebookFav quotes from this episode:“Telling the truth is the only way to show love.”“I don’t want to be orgasmically challenged!”“My mum and I have never had the sex talk but we’re going to have it tonight!”“I’m just discovering my orgasm in my late 40’s.”“Not only have women been silenced, but so have men”“Something alchemises as we speak the words out l

Meet Marsha ShandurMarsha Shandur understands that telling stories can change the world. As a Storytelling Coach, she has worked with hundreds of individuals and groups of entrepreneurs, executives, professionals and students across Canada, the US and the UK.Before launching Yes Yes Marsha, she spent 15 years working choosing music for hit TV shows (like The Inbetweeners and Made In Chelsea), and as a Radio DJ, where she gained a powerful understanding of how to tell stories in a ways that gets busy people’s attention – and have them want to work with you. Her work has been featured in Forbes, the BBC, The Guardian, the Independent and Mashable.To find out more about her you can visit her website www.yeyesmarsha.com/ebonie or on Instagram @yesyesmarshaFav quotes from this episode:“It’s the feral in us that wants lucky charms and Pepsi for tea”“Stories are what connect us”“I’ve been wrongfully to prison twice”“I’ve run headfirst into a bear”“I feel like I’m being given these magical spectacles and seeing all t