Here, There, Everywhere.

What if the life you really want is waiting on the other side of trusting yourself?Simone knows what it feels like to follow the path that looks successful on paper while quietly knowing it's not the one you're meant to be on. After spending 16 years building a career in law, she made the courageous decision to back herself, embrace her creativity and build a jewellery brand that reflects who she truly is.In this conversation, Erin and Simone explore the courage it takes to choose passion over expectation, why so many of us wait for permission before claiming who we are, and how learning to trust yourself can change every part of your life.From navigating motherhood on her own terms to redefining success, embracing creativity and letting go of society's invisible rules, Simone shares an honest and refreshing perspective on building a life that feels aligned rather than simply ticking the boxes.It's a conversation about identity, self-belief, creativity and giving yourself permission to create a life that genuinely lights you up.In this episode, Simone shares:-     Why trusting yourself often starts with giving yourself permission to pursue what genuinely lights you up.-     How leaving a secure career in law led her to build a jewellery business by following creativity instead of expectations.-     Why you don't need a qualification or someone else's permission to claim the work you were born to do.-     The role mentors, coaches and supportive communities can play in helping you move past self-doubt and limiting beliefs.-     Why continuing to invest in your passions after becoming a parent can make you a happier and more present version of yourself.-     How redefining success around fulfilment, creativity and alignment can be more meaningful than chasing traditional milestones.-     Why waiting until you feel completely ready often keeps you stuck and the importance of simply taking the first step.-     How embracing play, creativity and experiences can help you build a life that feels authentic rather than one shaped by other people's expectations.Key Quotes"You don't need a piece of paper to be who you were born to be.""The best version of me is what my son gets when I keep doing the things that light me up.""You can either follow the beliefs you've been brought up with, or you can choose your own and invest in the life you want to create.""Stop making excuses and just try the class. Everyone starts somewhere."More about Simone· Website: We The Stars· Instagram: @we.the.starsSimone’s CoachAlex Harvey – Feminine Business Coach· Website: The Modern Woman Academy· Instagram: @alexh.com You can get involved with the podcast online Website https://herethereeverywhere.com.au/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/here_there_everywhere_aus/FB group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CWFAe3LkU/?mibextid=wwXIfr 

What if the life that feels right for you isn’t the one you thought you were supposed to be living?Emma Maidment knows what it looks like to step away from the expected path. After leaving a thriving corporate career in public relations, she built a life centred around wellness, purpose and helping others find their own version of flow.Emma is an internationally renowned meditation and yoga teacher, speaker, coach and the author of Find Your Flow. She is also the co-founder of Flow States Collective and host of The Flow Lane podcast.In this conversation, Erin and Emma explore the pressure so many women feel to have everything figured out, the identity shifts that come with motherhood, and what it really means to stop living by all the things you think you “should” be doing.It’s a conversation about confidence, authenticity, boundaries, nervous system regulation and learning to trust yourself enough to build a life that actually feels like yours.In this episode she shares:-     Why finding your flow starts with knowing who you are and making decisions that actually align with that.-     Simple ways to regulate your nervous system when meditation or taking time out just isn’t realistic.-     How to stop living by all the things you think you “should” be doing and work out what you actually want.-     Why motherhood isn’t about finding your old self again, but learning to embrace and build the new version of you.-     The underlying belief Emma sees holding so many women back and why you don’t need to know everything to have something valuable to offer.-     Why confidence comes from taking action, not waiting until you finally feel ready.-     How to rethink self-care so it’s less about adding another thing to your schedule and more about knowing and protecting your boundaries.-     Why you can’t simply think or manifest your way into a different life without taking the actions to get there.Key Quotes“Authenticity is ultimately the gap between what you publicly say and what you privately believe.”“So many people live their lives based on what they think they should do, based on as opposed to recalibrating and thinking, what do I actually want to do?”More about EmmaFind Emma’s books, resources and podcast here.Follow Emma on Instagram.You can get involved with the podcast online Website https://herethereeverywhere.com.au/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/here_there_everywhere_aus/FB group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CWFAe3LkU/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Grief has a way of changing everything. It reshapes your priorities, your relationships, the way you parent, and even the person you become. For Alex Faggetter, losing her sister Georgia just months after a cancer diagnosis became the catalyst for a profound transformation, changing not only how she viewed life, but how she chose to live it.Now, Alex is a mum of two, the founder of You By Alex and a wellbeing advocate, who now helps women reconnect with themselves through every stage of life.In this episode she shares:-       How losing her sister changed the way she sees life, motherhood and grief.-       Why years of people pleasing left her feeling empty and what helped her finally break the cycle.-       The surprising moment she realised she had finally become the version of herself she'd been searching for.-       Why simplifying her life transformed her mental wellbeing.-       How grief inspired her to create You By Alex in honour of her sister.-       Why spending time alone became one of the most powerful parts of her healing.-       Her perspective on raising children through loss while allowing them to experience difficult emotions.-       Why she believes saying yes to opportunities and giving everything a go leads to a richer life.Key Quotes"Be angry, be sad. Be sad.""We are lucky to be getting older."More about AlexFind out more on her website, follow You By Alex on Instagram, and follow Alex on Instagram.You can get involved with the podcast online Website https://herethereeverywhere.com.au/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/here_there_everywhere_aus/FB group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CWFAe3LkU/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Joining us this episode is Lauren Treweek, co-host of the incredibly successful Ready or Not podcast, a podcast for mums who make work, work.Loz and I actually connected on Instagram after she shared a story about one of her kids that I could relate to 100%.We ended up chatting, having a laugh about it, and one conversation turned into another. And that's how she ended up here on the podcast. And I'm so grateful she said yes, because I just knew she'd be someone this community would connect with. What I admire most about Loz is that she isn't afraid to have the conversations that matter. She uses her voice and her platform to help women feel seen, understood, and a little less alone. And I think we all need more of that.In this episode she shares:Why every child teaches you that there is no perfect parenting formula.How accepting she's an "A-type" personality helped her stop trying to be the mum she's not.Why ambition in mothers is still judged differently to ambition in fathers.What surprised her most about building the Ready or Not podcast.The reality of putting yourself online and dealing with criticism as a content creator.The conversation that completely changed how she supports friends through grief.Why community matters so much for working mums who often feel isolated.How parenting has given her a new appreciation for families raising children with additional needs.Key Quotes"There is no secret sauce." "If it fails, it fails. You've given it a crack.""Life has a way of putting little breadcrumbs in there for you."More aboutLoz instagram @laurentreweek_Ready or not podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ready-or-not/id1659238371Ready or not instagram - @readyornot.podReady or not substack - https://readyornot.substack.com/aboutYou can get involved with the podcast online Website https://herethereeverywhere.com.au/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/here_there_everywhere_aus/FB group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CWFAe3LkU/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Today's guest is someone who has such an incredible energy about her. Whenever you're around Lisa Messenger, you can't help but walk away feeling empowered, inspired, and motivated all at once. Lisa has achieved so much, both professionally and personally, but what I admire most is how openly she sharesEvery part of her journey, the wins, the challenges, the mistakes, and the lessons. She wants other people to succeed, and she's passionate about encouraging others to back themselves, which is something I absolutely love about her.Lisa is a mother, entrepreneur, author of 40 non fiction books, and disruptor.Building businesses that matter, and lives that feel good. She is the founder of Collective Hub and is always creating.In this episode she shares:-      How eight years of infertility, eighteen rounds of IVF and surrogacy shaped the way she approaches motherhood today.-      Why motherhood has been both the greatest joy and the biggest challenge she's ever experienced.-      The biggest mindset shift that came from stepping away from chasing bigger businesses in favour of building a life with more freedom.-      Why confidence isn't something you're born with, but something that's built by trying, failing and trying again.-      The surprising truth behind rebuilding Collective Hub after walking away from a hugely successful brand.-      Why she believes AI won't replace creativity, but can become one of the most powerful tools founders have.-      How learning to reinvent herself again and again has kept both her career and life fulfilling.-      Why choosing joy, protecting your time and letting go of other people's expectations has become her biggest measure of success.Key Quotes"I had to break it in order to remake it.""Please keep reinventing. Please keep leaning into things.""Does that make me feel alive and does that feel fun and juicy?"More about LisaFollow Lisa on Instagram.Follow Collective Hub On Instagram, via their website, or check out the new app.You can get involved with the podcast online Website https://herethereeverywhere.com.au/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/here_there_everywhere_aus/FB group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CWFAe3LkU/?mibextid=wwXIfr

TW: mental heal, anxiety and postpartum strugglesToday's guest is someone whose story I think so many people will quietly relate to.On the outside, Alice Atkins a devoted mum, partner, and friend, someone who shows up for the people she loves with so much care and consistency. But behind closed doors, her journey has also been one of navigating the highs and lows of mental and physical health, learning how to steady herself through change and figuring out what it really means to feel grounded. What I love about her story is that it's not about perfection or having everything figured out. It's about resilience, self awareness, and the ongoing work of creating a life that feels calm, healthy, and sustainable.For nearly 19 years, she's quietly battled invisible chronic conditions and mental health challenges. Experiences that have shaped so much of her life yet largely remained hidden. And that's really what the Behind Closed Doors podcast series is all about.In this episode she shares:-     How chronic pain, anxiety and postpartum struggles shaped her experience of motherhood.-     Why asking for help became one of the biggest lessons in her healing journey.-     How she learnt to stop seeing herself as fragile and recognise her own strength.-     Why motherhood changed the way she defines success and self-worth.-     How speaking openly about her struggles helped her connect more deeply with the people around her.-     The simple ways she regulates her nervous system and protects her wellbeing when life feels overwhelming.-     Why finding the right support network made such a difference in her recovery.-     The advice she'd give anyone navigating chronic illness, mental health challenges or a difficult season of life.Key Quotes"We were never meant to do this alone.""When we all stop pretending, that's when things really start to change.""People often don't know what you are carrying until you tell them."More about AliceFollow Alice on Instagram and her podcast on Instagram.And listen to Behind Closed Doors here.You can get involved with the podcast online Website https://herethereeverywhere.com.au/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/here_there_everywhere_aus/FB group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CWFAe3LkU/?mibextid=wwXIfr