Working Hard, Hardly Working

Laney Crowell is a founder I’ve wanted to speak to for such a long time, so I knew I had to pin her down on my trip to New York. She founded beauty brand Saie in 2019 after a five year stint at Estee Lauder that made her want to disrupt the industry, and to Saie (pardon the pun)  it’s gone from strength to strength is an understatement. Laney’s career though was not an obvious entrepreneurial path - she started out on film sets, entered into the world of new york magazines, and even interviewed to be Anna Wintour’s assistant 7 times before landing what her dream role, leading social & eventually global communications for Estee Lauder. It was a big job, but she wanted even bigger, more disruptive things, which ultimately led her to Saie. +LANEY:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laney/?hl=enSAIE: https://saiehello.com/ +MY LINKS: https://gracebeverley.komi.io/+RETROGRADE, SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own businesses, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear 😊

Today we’re talking about how to become more confident. I really believe that confidence might just be the key to happiness, whether it’s in your career, your personal relationships, or even just how you talk to yourself. And understanding the root cause has shown me that confidence is something you can learn, it’s like any skill. And if there’s one thing I love - it’s learning skills. So i’m excited to break it down.+READING LISTI owe a huge amount to the writers & podcasters below whose work I researched for this episode!Mel Robbins on Confidence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZn2Q4IU53kAmy Cuddy on Body Language: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks-_Mh1QhMcFor the original confidence-competence research: Stajkovic, A. D., & Luthans, F. (1998). "Self-Efficacy and Work-Related Performance: A Meta-Analysis." Psychological Bulletin, 124(2), 240-261.Nicole Vignola, Rewire: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rewire-Your-Neurotoolkit-Everyday-Life/dp/0241661838/ref=asc_df_0241661838/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=696285193871&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2245301829665970926&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045888&hvtargid=pla-2281435177858&psc=1&mcid=33e083c8d74835588d255c6e2da45c7a&th=1&psc=1&hvocijid=2245301829665970926-0241661838-&hvexpln=74&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=696285193871&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2245301829665970926&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045888&hvtargid=pla-2281435177858&psc=1&gad_source=1+ALL MY LINKS: https://gracebeverley.komi.io/+THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD, SHREDDY, RETROGRADE and TALA are my own brands, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear.

Lavinia Errico is the original queen of wellness. Back in the 90s, she set up Equinox alongside her brothers. They were the pioneers of gyms that were built for young city-dwellers. Their business was at the heart of the rise of the wellness boom and Lavinia’s story is incredible. But what I really didn’t expect is how incredible her thoughts were on the importance of reinvention and transformation after something like Equinox. +LAVINIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laviniajoy/Lavinia's Community Movejoy: https://movejoy.life/ +MY LINKS: https://gracebeverley.komi.io/+RETROGRADE, SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own businesses, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear 😊

If you have a corporate job, you have to watch this episode.Today, I’m so excited to be joined by Debbie Weinstein, Managing Director at Google UK. Debbie has not only been a trailblazer in the digital and tech industries, but she’s also someone who has continuously pushed the boundaries of what’s possible in the corporate world. I wanted this episode to be a manual for exactly how to build your dream corporate career, we get into the weeds of what it takes to get ahead, the key difference with high performers, the art of being a good manager, and generally how to navigate the complexities of the corporate world. +DEBBIE: LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/debbie-w-62b2a44+MY LINKS: https://gracebeverley.komi.io/+RETROGRADE, SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own businesses, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear 😊

I’ve given myself an excuse to spend hours researching the topics I wish I knew more about so you don’t need to read a whole book to understand something important.So I've started with one of the most important things I've researched over the last few years: how to channel your overthinking and make it your superpower. The episode is only 35 minutes long, so perfect for your morning hot girl walk! Let me know what you think!+A huge thank you to Jemma Sbeg for sharing her wisdom with us for this episode. Listen to The Psychology of Your 20s here: https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/+READING LISTI owe a huge amount to the writers & podcasters below whose work I researched for this episode!Harvard Business Review article: https://hbr.org/2021/02/how-to-stop-overthinking-everything Daniel Kahneman, Thinking Fast & Slow: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thinking-Fast-Slow-Daniel-Kahneman/dp/0141033576/ref=asc_df_0141033576/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=696285193871&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12857937252744557368&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046008&hvtargid=pla-2281435178138&psc=1&mcid=cf580ab98b2039838f3039821818c08d&hvocijid=12857937252744557368-0141033576-&hvexpln=74&gad_source=1Rewire, Nicole Vignola: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rewire-Your-Neurotoolkit-Everyday-Life/dp/0241661838/ref=asc_df_0241661838/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=696285193871&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9115264378744171287&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046008&hvtargid=pla-2281435177858&psc=1&mcid=33e083c8d74835588d255c6e2da45c7a&th=1&psc=1&hvocijid=9115264378744171287-0241661838-&hvexpln=74&gad_source=1Atomic Habits, James Clear: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/1847941834/ref=asc_df_1847941834/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=696285193871&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9115264378744171287&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046008&hvtargid=pla-2281435177618&psc=1&mcid=5f87ef6d64c43173a6fbda470bbfcbf1&th=1&psc=1&hvocijid=9115264378744171287-1847941834-&hvexpln=74&gad_source=1+ALL MY LINKS: https://gracebeverley.komi.io/+THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD, SHREDDY, RETROGRADE and TALA are my own brands, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear.

I couldn’t come to LA and not do an episode with a biohacker. Kayla Barnes Lentz is on a mission to live for as long as she can. She’s dedicated her life to optimising her brain health, and works to a very specific schedule to do so. She even owns her own clinic that specialises in ‘longevity medicine’. I’m so fascinated by people like Kayla, and to be totally honest, a little sceptical. But her advice on what we can take into our lives was really simple & accessible. Ever since I started this podcast I wanted to gain new perspectives on what success looks like to a vast array of experts, and biohacking is an extremely male-dominated space, so it was be fascinating to hear Kayla’s perspective. Disclaimer: This episode, including any experimental results presented, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. Individuals seeking medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. +KAYLA: https://www.kaylabarnes.com/https://www.instagram.com/kaylabarnes/?hl=en+MY LINKS: https://gracebeverley.komi.io/+RETROGRADE, SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own businesses, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear 😊

TRIGGER WARNING: This conversation is deeply moving and a testament to the power of vulnerability and perseverance. It also contains potentially triggering topics including PTSD, suicide & childbirth & post-natal trauma, so if you’d rather not hear about those topics, you might want to give this one a miss.Today, I'm joined by Louise Thompson, a woman with an incredible story of resilience and strength. You might know Louise as a TV personality or online star focused on wellness & fitness, but over the last 5 years, her life has been turned upside down by a series extremely traumatic events. Her experience is a raw and honest account of the challenges she endured, from battling PTSD to navigating the complexities of recovery, both mentally and physically. I can't thank her enough for joining me.+LOUISE:Lucky by Louise Thompson (£22, Ebury Spotlight) is out now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lucky-Learning-again-Louise-Thompson/dp/152992376XIG: https://www.instagram.com/louise.thompson/+MY LINKS: https://gracebeverley.komi.io/+RETROGRADE, SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own businesses, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear 😊

Today I'm joined by the incredibly talented singer-songwriter and record producer, Kamille. Kamille has made a monumental impact on the music industry. She’s won a Grammy, a Brit Award & been nominated for a mercury prize, all before releasing her debut album. Her background that spans everything from penning chart-topping hits for artists like Little Mix, Sam Smith, and Mabel, to now seeing huge success as an independent solo artist. Her co-writing and co-production credits have accumulated to over 6.8 billion streams on Spotify alone, as well as 25 UK Platinum certifications, 5 UK #1 singles, 19 UK Top 10 singles, #1 singles in over 15 countries. Her views on success are so inspiring. +KAMILLE:IG: https://www.instagram.com/kamille/?hl=enSPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0XSz7OqyhKBKRq4ZU8WpAoLATEST SINGLE, FREAK: https://open.spotify.com/album/2B9hefcqfF3iOnAdzto2VF+MY LINKS: https://gracebeverley.komi.io/+RETROGRADE, SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own businesses, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear 😊