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Do you suffer from imposter syndrome? Get stuck in the paralysis of planning? Or even have big dreams for your career, family or life, but find fear holding you back? Then You take the lead is your official prescription;
Tune in to your personal escape and inspiration fuelled stop to get your every day dose of empowerment. This space is where we take the lead on our own lives, go after those big dreams and bust those expectations.
It's time to stop shying away from the word failure and embrace it as part of the journey. Listen to incredible women chasing after their dreams and paving the way for a new generation to take the lead.
Empowerment, inspiration and honesty is what you can expect from this Podcast. Click subscribe/follow to ensure you never miss an episode and follow @emmacullen_brandphotography on Instagram.
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EP6; The truth about 'overnight success' - Ft. Victoria Rose Pilates
39:30|Is there really such a thing as 'overnight success'? Or is it just a scam to make us think we can bypass the hard work?Join me as I talk to the incredibly talented and skilled, yet also motivated and driven Victoria of Victoria Rose Pilates. Who back in early 2020, pre pandemic, set herself a huge goal of owning and running her own Pilates Studio, to which she has now achieved! Listen in to discover the truth behind that journey and how success is truly pathed. Along with hearing imperative advice to goal setting, motivation and building your own empire.Don't forget to let me know on the Gram' how you found Episode 6, find me at @emmacullen_brandphotography
EP5; Building resilience to fight back - Ft. Amy from Bee Natural Wax Melts
38:00|Grief and loss have the power to consume us all, but we have a choice. A choice to build our resilience and strength to fight back, and to carry on, even during immense pain. I'm sure we've all had times where you just want to give up and curl in a ball, and those days are okay too, as long as we don't let them consume us and become the majority of our days.Join me as I talk to the incredible individual and business owner that is Amy, owner of Bee Natural Wax Melts. Who in 2023 suffered the tragic loss of her mum, Ruth, who co-owned and built the business with Amy. I'm honoured to be trusted with this heart felt conversation and there is certainly something empowering for everyone touched by grief in this conversation.Don't forget to let me know on the Gram' how you found Episode 5, find me at @emmacullen_brandphotography
EP4; Community over competition - Ft. Brand Photographer Georgina Little
42:19|Do you often feel a little lonely out there on your own? Whether you're a Solopreneur or have a niche/super important job title that makes it hard for others to relate, we get it! You need an ally.So pop on your kettle, make yourself a brew and listen to Georgina Little and I about why we prioritise community over competition, and how it can help YOU.Tell us what you thought over on the Gram' @emmacullen_brandphotography
3. EP3; Keeping your inner imposter in check, Ft. Social Media Manager & Mentor, Nicola Raven
50:01||Ep. 3Ever felt like you’re a fraud? Feeling like you’re just ‘faking it until you make it’, whether that be as a mum, in business, in your career, or in absolutely any area of your life for that matter? Well, you’re not alone. Imposter syndrome is a real thing and can you believe it, it’s more common in women!Join me in this episode of You take the lead, the empowering Podcast, where I talk to Nicola Raven, Social Media Manager & Mentor, about her own experiences and where we discuss our top tips on 'keeping your inner imposter in check'.Head over to the Gram' @emmacullen_brandphotography to join in the discussion and tell us what you thought!
1. EP1; Reinvention is the new normal - Ft. Inspire Me PR
01:04:09||Ep. 1Who says that you have to reach a specific life goal by XYZ age? Or why you cannot change your career at ANY AGE? Or even has a say on what your life looks like?YOU. Only you, so let us help you channel out the noise and start focussing on what YOU want out of life.In my Episode 1 guest’s words, Victoria Mayo from Inspire Me PR:‘Let us be lead by the power of inspiration’Tell us what you thought over on the Gram' @emmacullen_brandphotography
2. EP2; Empowerment isn't just for adults - Ft. Assistant Principal, Katie Smith
44:24||Ep. 2Sometimes we get so stuck into talking about being empowered and ensuring that as adults we’re fuelled up and ready to go for our careers, that we forget about the generation that are most adaptable to change and who’s minds are most influential - children!Join in on the conversation I’m having with Assistant Principal Katie Smith about how we can inspire and set up the younger generation for success!Tell us what you thought over on the Gram' @emmacullen_brandphotography