Real Talk Podcast
Real Talk Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to Real Talk, the go-to podcast for female entrepreneurs, business leaders, and ambitious professionals who want real, unfiltered conversations about success, mindset, and the realities of building a business.
Join four straight-talking female entrepreneurs as they share their experiences, insights, and behind-the-scenes moments that no one else dares to talk about.
From business growth and branding to personal development, leadership, wellness, and even the unexpected challenges of entrepreneurship, no topic is off-limits.
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The podcast covers a wide array of topics including success, mindset, business challenges, and personal wellness. Specific episodes delve into subjects such as maintaining fitness while managing business responsibilities and overcoming fears to unlock new opportunities, showcasing practical strategies and personal stories that resonate with its audience.

Welcome to Real Talk, the go-to podcast for female entrepreneurs, business leaders, and ambitious professionals who want real, unfiltered conversations about success, mindset, and the realities of building a business.
Join four straight-talking female entrepreneurs as they share their experiences, insights, and behind-the-scenes moments that no one else dares to talk about.
From business growth and branding to personal development, leadership, wellness, and even the unexpected challenges of entrepreneurship, no topic is off-limits.
If life or business feels flat, repetitive, or uninspiring, this episode might explain exactly why.
In this episode of Real Talk, the hosts dive into the powerful impact of intentionally placing yourself in new rooms, new communities, and new conversations. From nostalgic stories of children playing freely in new neighbourhood friendships, to stepping into unfamiliar business events, local community groups, and personal growth spaces, the conversation explores how stagnation creeps in when we stay too comfortable.
The hosts share real experiences of pushing beyond familiar circles, attending events outside their industry, joining village committees, walking into gyms alone, and deliberately choosing environments that stretch confidence and perspective. They also discuss the difference between meaningful connection and forced networking, why some events feel draining while others spark transformation, and how discernment matters just as much as courage when choosing where to show up.
This episode is an honest reflection on growth, connection, identity, and why entering the right rooms at the right time can quietly change everything.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- How to recognise when you have outgrown your current circles
- Why stagnation often signals an environment problem, not a motivation problem
- The confidence building power of entering spaces where you know no one
- How community, events, and new environments impact personal growth
- Why substance matters more than surface level networking
- How to choose rooms that energise rather than drain you
- Practical ways to introduce new people, ideas, and inspiration into your life
MEET YOUR HOSTS
Hayley Appleby-Burtt – Branding expert, designer & creative genius. Founder of Orange Lamb. Loves a dance floor moment.
Lorraine Lewis MBA – Award-winning speaker, charity founder & business leader. CEO of The Lewis Foundation, ex-lawyer, and adrenaline junkie.
Siobhan Mears – Multi-entrepreneur, business strategist & mentor. Founder of The Mears Collective & Elevate Base. Mindset queen & wellness advocate.
Pippa Savory – Leadership coach, wellness enthusiast & adventure seeker. Interior design lover & nature-obsessed entrepreneur.
Together, they’re bringing you REAL conversations about business, success, mindset, and life.
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