Real Women

Dawn and Tracy are here with a quick caffeine cast. After waking up at 4:10am this week and deciding to just get out of bed, something that has been happening more and more recently, Tracy wants to talk about why, as we get older, do we wake up earlier and earlier in the mornings.  From the science that Dawn can’t remember, to Tracy just wanting to be lazy and the all important topic of afternoon naps, the ladies are covering everything you want to know about early rising, lying in and the morning after the night before.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Dawn was listening to a podcast about the science behind sleeping times, but she can’t remember all the details. Luckily Tracy is here to fill her in.  Tracy has been experimenting with her circadian rhythm when sleeping. She explains the method to Dawn and the benefits she is seeing.  Dawn finds that her most productive days are the ones when she gets up early, but she muses on why she is naturally waking up earlier now that she has nothing to do in the mornings. Dawn and Tracy discuss the idea of afternoon naps. Tracy isn’t a fan, but Dawn might be able to convince to start taking them more seriously.  BEST MOMENTS “Why is it that when the kids finally leave home your body decides it wants to wake up early?” “I was listening to something, I can’t remember what it was and they were talking about something, but I can’t remember the name of it. But, apparently, it helps you sleep.” “I do find that the days I get up early are my most productive days, but, parking that, it really pisses me off.” EPISODE RESOURCES Real Women on Instagram Real Women Website ABOUT THE HOSTS Dawn and Tracy are real women who are fed up of all the “noise” out there in the real world. Life isn’t simply rainbows and unicorns, it's broken relationships, hard work, hot sweats and never ending laundry baskets.  But life as a real woman is also about being honest, having good gossip and speaking our truths. Whether it’s peeling yourself into your spandex for a night out, or running a business meeting barefoot because the heel has fallen off your stilettos, there is always something to laugh about in life.  Dawn is mid 50’s mid menopause straight talking business maverick.  Four kids, three grandchildren, two businesses, one husband and a self proclaimed “hottie”. Tracy is a mid 50’s awesome mum, business and property mentor. Proud of her raw, honest nature, “bonkers” sense of humour and good old-fashioned northern humility. PODCAST DESCRIPTION The business of being a real woman juggling life, love and work for many of us is pure sweat, grit & hustle. This podcast is for those of you who are tired of the “noise” and just want real down-to-earth gossip with no filters or fluff.  Dawn and Tracy bring heartfelt humour, raw honesty, spandex, stilettos, and intelligent conversion on being a real woman in today's world.

This week Dawn and Tracy welcome back Chloe Bisson. Chloe had a meteoric rise in her career, becoming the director of an international company by the age of 26. But once she achieved her dream, she was left feeling empty and ill. Initially visiting the doctor to try and ease her stomach pain, she was shocked when she was diagnosed with severe clinical depression. After a period of denial, Chloe decided to tackle her illness head on, which led to some incredible revelations.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Chloe talks about her initial diagnosis of depression and how she found herself in disbelief and denial, because, as she discovered, depression is not what she thought it was. Choe talks about how her diagnosis made her look at her life and reevaluate some of her lifestyle choices, and how this may never have happened if she had not received her diagnosis. Tracy muses on the idea of labels when it comes to mental health and how they might not be the most appropriate way of helping people. Chloe shares the story of how she met a nurse that helped her finally understand her condition, which allowed her to make positive changes and face it head on.  BEST MOMENTS “Everybody has different ways of dealing with depression, but a top tip is ‘don’t suppress your emotions’.” “Everyone tells you to talk about it, which is great, but I’m not sure everybody is prepared to hear it.” “We should normalise depression instead of making it a taboo subject. Let’s let everyone know that it’s ok to not feel ok.”   EPISODE RESOURCES Chloe’s Linkedin Chloe’s Facebook Chloe’s Instagram Real Women on Instagram Real Women Website   ABOUT THE GUEST Chloe is a #1 bestselling author, international speaker, multi-award winning entrepreneur and host of the Inspired By Show. At 25, Chloe overcame severe clinical depression and started her first online business. Since then Chloe's scaled multiple six figure businesses and now specialises in helping entrepreneurs to explode their brands, write their bestselling books and elevate their status so they can inspire and influence others around them. In this episode Chloe shares her expertise on How to Write a Book. ABOUT THE HOSTS Dawn and Tracy are real women who are fed up of all the “noise” out there in the real world. Life isn’t simply rainbows and unicorns, it's broken relationships, hard work, hot sweats and never ending laundry baskets.  But life as a real woman is also about being honest, having good gossip and speaking our truths. Whether it’s peeling yourself into your spandex for a night out, or running a business meeting barefoot because the heel has fallen off your stilettos, there is always something to laugh about in life.  Dawn is mid 50’s mid menopause straight talking business maverick.  Four kids, three grandchildren, two businesses, one husband and a self proclaimed “hottie”. Tracy is a mid 50’s awesome mum, business and property mentor. Proud of her raw, honest nature, “bonkers” sense of humour and good old-fashioned northern humility. PODCAST DESCRIPTION The business of being a real woman juggling life, love and work for many of us is pure sweat, grit & hustle. This podcast is for those of you who are tired of the “noise” and just want real down-to-earth gossip with no filters or fluff.  Dawn and Tracy bring heartfelt humour, raw honesty, spandex, stilettos, and intelligent conversion on being a real woman in today's world.

This week Dawn welcomed a new grandchild into the family which sparked the idea for this episode. Dawn and Tracy are back to discuss growing old gracefully, being glamorous grannies in business, dropping the responsibilities of parenthood as grandparents, and how we’re growing wiser, not older. Is growing old the same for everyone? And how can we make sure our sons don’t repeat the mistakes many do? KEY TAKEAWAYS For Dawn, growing old gracefully is all about not trying to salvage a youthful look with lip fillers, it’s about allowing yourself to look your age but still look amazing. Accept your age and make the most of it rather than trying to hold on to something that’s gone. For Tracy it’s about maturing and getting wiser, rather than growing older. It’s a fascinating process stepping back and watching your child become a parent, you can see where your legacy in life really is. Your children and how they raise their children is so much down to you and who you were to them. When you’ve been a single parent you want to make sure you raise your sons to be good parents because you know what can happen if someone isn’t there and doesn’t step up. Having grandchildren hasn’t made Dawn feel old, it’s made her feel proud seeing who her children have become and realising the meaning of legacy.   BEST MOMENTS ‘I refuse to let go of that status, we can retain our hotness in older age’ ‘Growing old is a bit of a dirty word’ ‘Nobody wants their grandmother having an OnlyFans account’   EPISODE RESOURCES Dawn's Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/dawn.willock.98 Link for MAGB www.magb.com Tracy on Facebook Follow Tracy on Instagram Tracy's LinkedIn Witchproperty.com   ABOUT THE HOSTS Dawn and Tracy are real women who are fed up with all the “noise” out there in the real world. Life isn’t simply rainbows and unicorns, it's broken relationships, hard work, hot sweats and never ending laundry baskets.  But life as a real woman is also about being honest, having good gossip and speaking our truths. Whether it’s peeling yourself into your spandex for a night out, or running a business meeting barefoot because the heel has fallen off your stilettos, there is always something to laugh about in life.  Dawn is mid 50’s mid menopause straight talking business maverick.  Four kids, three grandchildren, two businesses, one husband and a self proclaimed “hottie”. Tracy is a mid 50’s awesome mum, business and property mentor. Proud of her raw, honest nature, “bonkers” sense of humour and good old fashioned northern humility.   PODCAST DESCRIPTION The business of being a real woman juggling life, love and work for many of us is pure sweat, grit & hustle. This podcast is for those of you who are tired of the “noise” and just want real down to earth gossip with no filters or fluff.  Dawn and Tracy bring heart felt humour, raw honesty, spandex, stilettos and intelligent conversion on being a real woman in today's world.

Tracy has a new service that helps people overcome the struggles they have with technology. And with Dawn expanding her business and launching her books, she’s in desperate need of such a service. Having seen some of the work that Tracy has done this has got Dawn wondering how people in the world progress if they don’t have a ‘Tracy’.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Tracy outlines what her service actually does and the benefits it can bring to a new or existing business.  Dawn talks about the relief she experienced using Tracy’s service, not just from a time perspective but the quality of the work and how this is a valuable lesson in business. Dawn and Tracy discuss the idea that if you are tight with your money then you attract customers that don’t want to spend money.  Dawn realises that embracing the terror of technology always pays off in the long run when you realise how effective it can be.  BEST MOMENTS “Sometimes you can’t do it yourself. Outsource and then you can focus on the things you’re actually good at.” “Sometimes we get too hung up on what it is going to cost me instead of what value it is  going to bring me.” “Has tech made our lives better or just moved the point at which we are terrified?”   EPISODE RESOURCES Real Women on Instagram Real Women Website   ABOUT THE HOSTS Dawn and Tracy are real women who are fed up of all the “noise” out there in the real world. Life isn’t simply rainbows and unicorns, it's broken relationships, hard work, hot sweats and never ending laundry baskets.  But life as a real woman is also about being honest, having good gossip and speaking our truths. Whether it’s peeling yourself into your spandex for a night out, or running a business meeting barefoot because the heel has fallen off your stilettos, there is always something to laugh about in life.  Dawn is mid 50’s mid menopause straight talking business maverick.  Four kids, three grandchildren, two businesses, one husband and a self proclaimed “hottie”. Tracy is a mid 50’s awesome mum, business and property mentor. Proud of her raw, honest nature, “bonkers” sense of humour and good old-fashioned northern humility. PODCAST DESCRIPTION The business of being a real woman juggling life, love and work for many of us is pure sweat, grit & hustle. This podcast is for those of you who are tired of the “noise” and just want real down-to-earth gossip with no filters or fluff.  Dawn and Tracy bring heartfelt humour, raw honesty, spandex, stilettos, and intelligent conversion on being a real woman in today's world.

This week the ladies have brought back popular guest Micheal Wildig. Dawn and Tracy have spent a lot of time talking about being mothers alongside running their own businesses so they thought it was time for a bit of balance. A new father and business owner, Michael is here to give his thoughts on his experience of being a first time dad, the impact it has had on his relationship and business and how parenting has changed in recent years, for the better.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Michael talks about the unexpected impacts on his business after fathering his first child.  Michael discusses how his wants and needs have changed since his child was born and how this has affected his personal and professional life.  Michael gives his insight on how having a child has changed his relationship with his partner and the different roles they have found themselves taking.  Dawn and Tracy share their experience of raising their children and their thoughts on the role of the mother versus the role of the father. BEST MOMENTS “My child has given me a massive ‘why’ when I think about running my business and the longevity and legacy I want to create.” “It’s really sad that in the past the father was the worker and the mother was the carer. This meant his father missed out on a lot of firsts.” “When raising a child with a partner, it’s not about what I’m doing and what you’re doing, it’s about how we can raise this child together.”   EPISODE RESOURCES Michael’s Instagram Real Women on Instagram Real Women Website   ABOUT THE GUEST Michael's professional journey commenced in the motor trade, where he devoted seven years of his life, earning recognition for his professionalism and sales achievements. Yet, he came to a realisation that the industry didn't fully align with his expectations. In August 2019, he made a bold choice to leave his job and embark on a fresh journey in the world of property. Since transitioning into the property sector, he has successfully completed over 30 property projects, both for himself and his clients.  His unwavering passion has garnered attention and Michael's ultimate aspiration is to create quality, affordable housing and generate investment returns through HMO conversions, not just for himself but also for his clients & business partners.    ABOUT THE HOSTS Dawn and Tracy are real women who are fed up of all the “noise” out there in the real world. Life isn’t simply rainbows and unicorns, it's broken relationships, hard work, hot sweats and never ending laundry baskets.  But life as a real woman is also about being honest, having good gossip and speaking our truths. Whether it’s peeling yourself into your spandex for a night out, or running a business meeting barefoot because the heel has fallen off your stilettos, there is always something to laugh about in life.  Dawn is mid 50’s mid menopause straight talking business maverick.  Four kids, three grandchildren, two businesses, one husband and a self proclaimed “hottie”. Tracy is a mid 50’s awesome mum, business and property mentor. Proud of her raw, honest nature, “bonkers” sense of humour and good old-fashioned northern humility. PODCAST DESCRIPTION The business of being a real woman juggling life, love and work for many of us is pure sweat, grit & hustle. This podcast is for those of you who are tired of the “noise” and just want real down-to-earth gossip with no filters or fluff.  Dawn and Tracy bring heartfelt humour, raw honesty, spandex, stilettos, and intelligent conversion on being a real woman in today's world.

On a recent trip to a hardware store, Dawn’s husband was propositioned by an older lady, which got Dawn and Tracy thinking about what are the rules of engagement for older people when it comes to matters of the heart.  Are older people becoming more confident or is confidence something that comes with age? Why are more men dating older women and can relationships even work when there is a large age gap? KEY TAKEAWAYS Tracy recounts her recent experience of being approached by a younger man and how this made her feel. The ladies discuss what qualities they think men are attracted to in older women that younger women don’t have. Dawn talks about people she knew that had relationships with large age gaps and the advantages and disadvantages that came with them. Tracy talks about how she has noticed a trend in younger people in business to carry the confidence they have with dating into their professional lives and how this isn’t always a good thing. BEST MOMENTS “I think I’m a catch and if someone wants to chat me up I know it’s because of my personality.” “Older women are more confident in the bedroom. They know what they like and how they like to do it.” “Confidence is as attractive as it gets.”   EPISODE RESOURCES Real Women on Instagram Real Women Website   ABOUT THE HOSTS Dawn and Tracy are real women who are fed up of all the “noise” out there in the real world. Life isn’t simply rainbows and unicorns, it's broken relationships, hard work, hot sweats and never ending laundry baskets.  But life as a real woman is also about being honest, having good gossip and speaking our truths. Whether it’s peeling yourself into your spandex for a night out, or running a business meeting barefoot because the heel has fallen off your stilettos, there is always something to laugh about in life. Dawn is mid 50’s mid menopause straight talking business maverick.  Four kids, three grandchildren, two businesses, one husband and a self proclaimed “hottie”. Tracy is a mid 50’s awesome mum, business and property mentor. Proud of her raw, honest nature, “bonkers” sense of humour and good old-fashioned northern humility.   PODCAST DESCRIPTION The business of being a real woman juggling life, love and work for many of us is pure sweat, grit & hustle. This podcast is for those of you who are tired of the “noise” and just want real down-to-earth gossip with no filters or fluff.  Dawn and Tracy bring heartfelt humour, raw honesty, spandex, stilettos, and intelligent conversion on being a real woman in today's world.              

Dawn and Tracy are both stressed, so much so that they’ve decided to drop this week's topic in favour of having a good old rant. Mobile phones, multiple messages via multiple channels, being your own boss, trying to do everything at 100 miles an hour and zoom emojis are just some of the things that are contributing to the ladies feeling ‘discombobulated.’ But is it worth getting chewed up about these things and are there simple solutions to coping with them?  KEY TAKEAWAYS Dawn encourages young people to accept when they are feeling stressed and to talk about it, especially on social media where we have a tendency to paint the picture of a perfect life.  Tracy muses on the idea that the modern world, full of technology, might increase the stress placed on people's lives.  The ladies discuss how they are implementing new practices into their businesses to give themselves a better work life balance.  Dawn talks about the importance of taking life at the right pace and not feeling like you have to rush everything.  BEST MOMENTS “Be aware of your emotions and then you can manage them.” “Sometimes the best thing to do is take a second to stop and reassess where you are.” “Everybody has bad days, and that’s ok.”   EPISODE RESOURCES Real Women on Instagram Real Women Website ABOUT THE HOSTS Dawn and Tracy are real women who are fed up of all the “noise” out there in the real world. Life isn’t simply rainbows and unicorns, it's broken relationships, hard work, hot sweats and never ending laundry baskets.  But life as a real woman is also about being honest, having good gossip and speaking our truths. Whether it’s peeling yourself into your spandex for a night out, or running a business meeting barefoot because the heel has fallen off your stilettos, there is always something to laugh about in life.  Dawn is mid 50’s mid menopause straight talking business maverick.  Four kids, three grandchildren, two businesses, one husband and a self proclaimed “hottie”. Tracy is a mid 50’s awesome mum, business and property mentor. Proud of her raw, honest nature, “bonkers” sense of humour and good old-fashioned northern humility. PODCAST DESCRIPTION The business of being a real woman juggling life, love and work for many of us is pure sweat, grit & hustle. This podcast is for those of you who are tired of the “noise” and just want real down-to-earth gossip with no filters or fluff.  Dawn and Tracy bring heartfelt humour, raw honesty, spandex, stilettos, and intelligent conversion on being a real woman in today's world.

It’s time for a quick one with Dawn and Tracy. This week they're bringing you an extract from Episode 79 which was first published on the 1st of March 2023. Following on from the ladies recent episode about ‘Boy jobs’ and ‘Girl jobs', today's episode highlights their original conversation with Carl from the Freemasons, on the role gender plays in Freemasonry.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Carl addresses some myths about the Freemasons such as whether it’s a satanic cult and if people get inducted with one trouser leg pulled up. Tracy talks about her all female property group, ‘Which Property’ and some of the negative feedback she received about being ‘sexist’.  Carl talks about why people join the Freemasons and how the joining up process has changed.  Carl clarifies the no women policy of the Freemasons and how it’s not actually what most people believe.  BEST MOMENTS “The satanic thing is a myth that originated from other groups that felt threatened by us.” “There are so many aspects to the group that most people find that the reason they came for isn’t the reason they stay for.” “The woman’s role in society has changed so much over the years, and we’re now on a equal footing and that’s great.”   EPISODE RESOURCES Original Episode Real Women on Instagram Real Women Website   ABOUT THE HOSTS Dawn and Tracy are real women who are fed up of all the “noise” out there in the real world. Life isn’t simply rainbows and unicorns, it's broken relationships, hard work, hot sweats and never ending laundry baskets.  But life as a real woman is also about being honest, having good gossip and speaking our truths. Whether it’s peeling yourself into your spandex for a night out, or running a business meeting barefoot because the heel has fallen off your stilettos, there is always something to laugh about in life.  Dawn is mid 50’s mid menopause straight talking business maverick.  Four kids, three grandchildren, two businesses, one husband and a self proclaimed “hottie”. Tracy is a mid 50’s awesome mum, business and property mentor. Proud of her raw, honest nature, “bonkers” sense of humour and good old-fashioned northern humility. PODCAST DESCRIPTION The business of being a real woman juggling life, love and work for many of us is pure sweat, grit & hustle. This podcast is for those of you who are tired of the “noise” and just want real down-to-earth gossip with no filters or fluff.  Dawn and Tracy bring heartfelt humour, raw honesty, spandex, stilettos, and intelligent conversion on being a real woman in today's world.

This week Dawn and Tracy are joined by bestselling author, international speaker, multi-award winning entrepreneur and host of the Inspired By Show, Chloe Bisson. Chloe overcame severe depression and started her coaching business. Frustrated at the lack of clients she was acquiring, she decided to write a book to tell her story. The book ended up becoming a bestseller and launched Chloe as an author. In this interview, Chloe shares all her wisdom for aspiring authors in the hope that you can follow in her footsteps.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Chloe shares her journey to becoming an author and explains how her first book was written in the hopes of finding her more business clients but ended up taking her down an unexpected path. Chloe gives her top tips to aspiring writers and how they can overcome the pitfalls that most first time writers fall into. The ladies talk about the difference between writing for money and writing for art and how lessons learned in the former can be applied to the latter.  Chloe talks about finding the right publisher for your book, the things you should take into account and how you can know you’ve found the right publisher for you. BEST MOMENTS “You’re changing as you are writing the book, so be careful not to keep going back to the start and rewriting with a new viewpoint, if you do that, you’ll never finish.” “Ask yourself what is point A and what is point B. The journey is where the reader is between the two points.” “Find an honest friend that will read your book and give you feedback.”   EPISODE RESOURCES Chloe’s Linkedin Chloe’s Facebook Chloe’s Instagram Real Women on Instagram Real Women Website ABOUT THE GUEST Chloe is a #1 bestselling author, international speaker, multi-award winning entrepreneur and host of the Inspired By Show. At 25, Chloe overcame severe clinical depression and started her first online business. Since then Chloe's scaled multiple six figure businesses and now specialises in helping entrepreneurs to explode their brands, write their bestselling books and elevate their status so they can inspire and influence others around them. In this episode Chloe shares her expertise on How to Write a Book. ABOUT THE HOSTS Dawn and Tracy are real women who are fed up of all the “noise” out there in the real world. Life isn’t simply rainbows and unicorns, it's broken relationships, hard work, hot sweats and never ending laundry baskets.  But life as a real woman is also about being honest, having good gossip and speaking our truths. Whether it’s peeling yourself into your spandex for a night out, or running a business meeting barefoot because the heel has fallen off your stilettos, there is always something to laugh about in life.  Dawn is mid 50’s mid menopause straight talking business maverick.  Four kids, three grandchildren, two businesses, one husband and a self proclaimed “hottie”. Tracy is a mid 50’s awesome mum, business and property mentor. Proud of her raw, honest nature, “bonkers” sense of humour and good old-fashioned northern humility. PODCAST DESCRIPTION The business of being a real woman juggling life, love and work for many of us is pure sweat, grit & hustle. This podcast is for those of you who are tired of the “noise” and just want real down-to-earth gossip with no filters or fluff.  Dawn and Tracy bring heartfelt humour, raw honesty, spandex, stilettos, and intelligent conversion on being a real woman in today's world.

This week Dawn’s been cleaning her vacuum cleaner, which got her thinking, “Why am I doing this, isn’t this a ‘boy job’?” However, this may be old fashioned thinking. As times have changed and work and home life has become more equal among partners, and with the normalisation of same sex couples, is there such a thing as ‘boy jobs’ and ‘girl jobs’ anymore, or are they a relic of the past? KEY TAKEAWAYS  Dawn talks about how she feels more comfortable with her husband earning more money than her as it enforces her views on masculinity. Tracy muses on the idea that social and economic factors outside of our control can sometimes cause a shift in household roles. Tracy speculates that the problems we have with other people not fulfilling their roles as we expect, might actually be a problem with our own expectations. Tracy suggests that couples should split roles equally, regardless of what they are, which leads Dawn to question if her marriage is working!   BEST MOMENTS “It doesn’t matter what it is in your household, it matters what people want in their household.” “There may be families out there where the man cooks simply because the woman can’t.” “I want to tell my husband these roles are official because we’ve discussed it on the podcast.”   EPISODE RESOURCES Real Women on Instagram Real Women Website ABOUT THE HOSTS Dawn and Tracy are real women who are fed up of all the “noise” out there in the real world. Life isn’t simply rainbows and unicorns, it's broken relationships, hard work, hot sweats and never ending laundry baskets.  But life as a real woman is also about being honest, having good gossip and speaking our truths. Whether it’s peeling yourself into your spandex for a night out, or running a business meeting barefoot because the heel has fallen off your stilettos, there is always something to laugh about in life. Dawn is mid 50’s mid menopause straight talking business maverick.  Four kids, three grandchildren, two businesses, one husband and a self proclaimed “hottie”. Tracy is a mid 50’s awesome mum, business and property mentor. Proud of her raw, honest nature, “bonkers” sense of humour and good old-fashioned northern humility.   PODCAST DESCRIPTION The business of being a real woman juggling life, love and work for many of us is pure sweat, grit & hustle. This podcast is for those of you who are tired of the “noise” and just want real down-to-earth gossip with no filters or fluff.  Dawn and Tracy bring heartfelt humour, raw honesty, spandex, stilettos, and intelligent conversion on being a real woman in today's world.

The ladies are back and this week they’re delving into the PPE scandal that is currently dominating the headlines. But, the PPE fiasco isn’t the real problem. The real problem is how the government and elected officials handle public money. Tracy and Dawn don’t hold back as they discuss government contracts, the misuse of public funds and the lack of accountability that means these problems keep happening.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Dawn, who doesn’t listen to the news, get’s the low down on the PPE scandal from Tracy.  The ladies share their outrage over the fact that government contracts are not held up to the same regulatory standards as private sector contracts and what they think should change. Dawn talks about the reality of contracts in all sectors and how it’s never a case of awarding the contract to the best candidate.  The ladies debate the extent of Baroness Mone’s involvement in the PPE scandal and why she is being targeted by the press as the only guilty party. BEST MOMENTS “Back door deals are a lot more common than most people would believe.” “Why are people in the government not held to the same standards that the government regulatory bodies hold other industries to?” “The people that run our country are supposed to be intelligent. If they’re not clever enough to do a check on a balance sheet then we’re in trouble.'   EPISODE RESOURCES Real Women on Instagram Real Women Website ABOUT THE HOSTS Dawn and Tracy are real women who are fed up of all the “noise” out there in the real world. Life isn’t simply rainbows and unicorns, it's broken relationships, hard work, hot sweats and never ending laundry baskets.  But life as a real woman is also about being honest, having good gossip and speaking our truths. Whether it’s peeling yourself into your spandex for a night out, or running a business meeting barefoot because the heel has fallen off your stilettos, there is always something to laugh about in life.  Dawn is mid 50’s mid menopause straight talking business maverick.  Four kids, three grandchildren, two businesses, one husband and a self proclaimed “hottie”. Tracy is a mid 50’s awesome mum, business and property mentor. Proud of her raw, honest nature, “bonkers” sense of humour and good old-fashioned northern humility. PODCAST DESCRIPTION The business of being a real woman juggling life, love and work for many of us is pure sweat, grit & hustle. This podcast is for those of you who are tired of the “noise” and just want real down-to-earth gossip with no filters or fluff.  Dawn and Tracy bring heartfelt humour, raw honesty, spandex, stilettos, and intelligent conversion on being a real woman in today's world.

In this special episode of Real Women Dawn and Tracy are taking a backseat and handing control over to relationship guru’s Tony and Nikki Vee. If you are here having spent Christmas and New Year either single or wondering whether you are in the right relationship then listen in as we learn why relationships break down and what to do to find the right partner for you, whether that's in life or business. KEY TAKEAWAYS Tony and Nikki ask you to rate your relationship or your willingness to be in a relationship and then challenge you to look back at that rating once the show is over. Have you ever thought that you might be the problem and not your partner? Tony talks about how everyone is so quick to blame the other party, that they always overlook their own behaviours.  Tony breaks down his ‘3 Bucket’ theory and how most relationship strengths, weaknesses and solutions can be categorised into one of these three buckets. Tony and Nikki talk about the concepts of the ego and how gaining a better understanding of it can enhance your own self and your relationship. BEST MOMENTS “The most important thing you can do to be successful in a relationship is work on you.” “What you put out is what you get back.” “The thinking, behaviours and strategies that have got you where you are in life are not the same ones that are going to give you your future.” EPISODE RESOURCES Relationship Coaching for Couples [Intimate Relationship Program Real Women on Instagram Real Women Website ABOUT THE GUESTS  Tony & Nicki's first keynote speaking gig was way back in 2004 to over a hundred raving Tony Robbins fans in Dublin, Ireland. The organisers asked them to talk about how they found each other and got into a fantastic love-filled, intimate relationship. The talk ended with people asking for more which led Tony & Nicki to create a powerful 3-hour address which they have delivered time and again in the UK, Europe, the USA & Australia and, where there are English-speaking audiences, including alongside John Gray of Venus and Mars fame. From those early days, Tony & Nicki designed, created and ran over 200 weekend and week-long Retreats and Events through their businesses and for other companies and organisations, nationally and internationally. Tony & Nicki have spoken on local and national radio shows, including for the BBC and RTE in Ireland and have also appeared on Sky TV and TV AM Ireland. They also have written and appeared in the National Press, The Daily Mail, The Express and The Sun, as well as in many top-selling National Magazines, including Cosmopolitan, Woman & Home and Best. ABOUT THE HOSTS Dawn and Tracy are real women who are fed up of all the “noise” out there in the real world. Life isn’t simply rainbows and unicorns, it's broken relationships, hard work, hot sweats and never ending laundry baskets.  But life as a real woman is also about being honest, having good gossip and speaking our truths. Whether it’s peeling yourself into your spandex for a night out, or running a business meeting barefoot because the heel has fallen off your stilettos, there is always something to laugh about in life.  Dawn is mid 50’s mid menopause straight talking business maverick.  Four kids, three grandchildren, two businesses, one husband and a self proclaimed “hottie”. Tracy is a mid 50’s awesome mum, business and property mentor. Proud of her raw, honest nature, “bonkers” sense of humour and good old-fashioned northern humility. PODCAST DESCRIPTION The business of being a real woman juggling life, love and work for many of us is pure sweat, grit & hustle. This podcast is for those of you who are tired of the “noise” and just want real down-to-earth gossip with no filters or fluff.  Dawn and Tracy bring heartfelt humour, raw honesty, spandex, stilettos, and intelligent conversion on being a real woman in today's world.

This week Tracy and Dawn are joined by property investor Michael Wildig. Micheals business was on the up when he suddenly found himself caught in a scam that cost over £150,000 and sent him into a spiral. Things became so bad for Michael that he even contemplated suicide. In this open and honest interview Michael discusses his experiences, how it could happen to anyone and the steps he took to overcome his hardship and come back stronger. KEY TAKEAWAYS Michael gives the details of the scam he was caught up in, how much it cost him and how anyone could have fallen for it. Michael talks about his difficulties in facing up to what he perceived as a failure and how he found it difficult to talk to others about his problems.  Tracy gives her insights on men’s mental health, and how society is changing to make it more acceptable for men to speak up. Michael looks back at his experience and shares some of the lessons he learned and steps to take to avoid being scammed yourself. BEST MOMENTS “It’s not what goes wrong, it’s how you deal with it and carry on.” “Having a clearly defined ‘why’ is the one thing that can help you through the hard times.” “If you’re going through a mental health problem, don’t keep it inside. Talk to someone. That’s the best advice you can have.” EPISODE RESOURCES Michael’s Instagram Real Women on Instagram Real Women Website ABOUT THE GUEST Michael's professional journey commenced in the motor trade, where he devoted seven years of his life, earning recognition for his professionalism and sales achievements. Yet, he came to a realisation that the industry didn't fully align with his expectations. In August 2019, he made a bold choice to leave his job and embark on a fresh journey in the world of property. Since transitioning into the property sector, he has successfully completed over 30 property projects, both for himself and his clients.  His unwavering passion has garnered attention and Michael's ultimate aspiration is to create quality, affordable housing and generate investment returns through HMO conversions, not just for himself but also for his clients & business partners.  ABOUT THE HOSTS Dawn and Tracy are real women who are fed up of all the “noise” out there in the real world. Life isn’t simply rainbows and unicorns, it's broken relationships, hard work, hot sweats and never ending laundry baskets.  But life as a real woman is also about being honest, having good gossip and speaking our truths. Whether it’s peeling yourself into your spandex for a night out, or running a business meeting barefoot because the heel has fallen off your stilettos, there is always something to laugh about in life.  Dawn is mid 50’s mid menopause straight talking business maverick.  Four kids, three grandchildren, two businesses, one husband and a self proclaimed “hottie”. Tracy is a mid 50’s awesome mum, business and property mentor. Proud of her raw, honest nature, “bonkers” sense of humour and good old-fashioned northern humility. PODCAST DESCRIPTION The business of being a real woman juggling life, love and work for many of us is pure sweat, grit & hustle. This podcast is for those of you who are tired of the “noise” and just want real down-to-earth gossip with no filters or fluff.  Dawn and Tracy bring heartfelt humour, raw honesty, spandex, stilettos, and intelligent conversion on being a real woman in today's world.

It’s time for a Christmas quick one with Dawn and Tracy. As the holidays come around it’s easy for us to look back on the year and think of all the things we didn’t do or don’t have. But, the ladies are here to tell you that there are many things in your life to be grateful for and, maybe, you just don’t realise it.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Dawn and Tracy discuss food banks and how, even though they don't use them, they are grateful that they exist.  Tracy talks about the idea that some of the things we take for granted, such as having a take-away and watching a film, are things others simply can’t afford and would love to do. Dawn shares that, once a year, she writes to her family and tells them the things she is grateful to them for and the emotional satisfaction she gets from this.  Tracy talks about the idea of being grateful for things that aren’t material, such as skills, knowledge and relationships with other people.  BEST MOMENTS “Be grateful that you can eat because you enjoy it and it’s not a matter of sheer survival.” “If you feel alone and go to somebody else so they don’t feel alone, you are not alone.” “Be grateful for the things that have gone wrong, because that is where we learn our lessons.” EPISODE RESOURCES ORIGINAL EPISODE Real Women on Instagram Real Women Website ABOUT THE HOSTS Dawn and Tracy are real women who are fed up of all the “noise” out there in the real world. Life isn’t simply rainbows and unicorns, it's broken relationships, hard work, hot sweats and never ending laundry baskets.  But life as a real woman is also about being honest, having good gossip and speaking our truths. Whether it’s peeling yourself into your spandex for a night out, or running a business meeting barefoot because the heel has fallen off your stilettos, there is always something to laugh about in life.  Dawn is mid 50’s mid menopause straight talking business maverick.  Four kids, three grandchildren, two businesses, one husband and a self proclaimed “hottie”. Tracy is a mid 50’s awesome mum, business and property mentor. Proud of her raw, honest nature, “bonkers” sense of humour and good old-fashioned northern humility. PODCAST DESCRIPTION The business of being a real woman juggling life, love and work for many of us is pure sweat, grit & hustle. This podcast is for those of you who are tired of the “noise” and just want real down-to-earth gossip with no filters or fluff.  Dawn and Tracy bring heartfelt humour, raw honesty, spandex, stilettos, and intelligent conversion on being a real woman in today's world.

Dawn and Tracy are here for another ‘caffeine cast’. This time the ladies are talking about the idea of  perfection and how it can hold us back. But, is perfection real or is it just a product of our own internal doubts? Kick off your shoes, make a cuppa and take a ten minute break as the ladies get into it.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Dawn and Tracy discuss their relationship with perfection and how it has changed over the years.  Tracy talks about how we perceive perfection in our mind and how this often prevents us from just making a start on a certain task. Using the example of their podcast, the ladies talk about how getting better over time is more satisfying than trying to achieve perfection out of the gate. The ladies talk about the importance of quality of message over technical perfection.  BEST MOMENTS“I’m always perfect, except when I’m not.” “Authenticity is imperfection. Imperfection is perfect.” “There is no such thing as perfection, it’s just our own internal voice that is telling us we are not good enough.” EPISODE RESOURCES Real Women on Instagram Real Women Website ABOUT THE HOSTSDawn and Tracy are real women who are fed up of all the “noise” out there in the real world. Life isn’t simply rainbows and unicorns, it's broken relationships, hard work, hot sweats and never ending laundry baskets.  But life as a real woman is also about being honest, having good gossip and speaking our truths. Whether it’s peeling yourself into your spandex for a night out, or running a business meeting barefoot because the heel has fallen off your stilettos, there is always something to laugh about in life.  Dawn is mid 50’s mid menopause straight talking business maverick.  Four kids, three grandchildren, two businesses, one husband and a self proclaimed “hottie”. Tracy is a mid 50’s awesome mum, business and property mentor. Proud of her raw, honest nature, “bonkers” sense of humour and good old-fashioned northern humility. PODCAST DESCRIPTIONThe business of being a real woman juggling life, love and work for many of us is pure sweat, grit & hustle. This podcast is for those of you who are tired of the “noise” and just want real down-to-earth gossip with no filters or fluff.  Dawn and Tracy bring heartfelt humour, raw honesty, spandex, stilettos, and intelligent conversion on being a real woman in today's world.

It’s the second show in the series on Dawn’s book and this week and Dawn is talking about the writing process and getting the book to market. Interviewed by Tracy, Dawn answers questions on her process, how she came to understand her why and the hugely overlooked aspect of publishing…marketing.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Dawn shares her biggest tip for writing a book - ask yourself why you are writing it. Dawn talks about the importance of knowing your audience and how this will help shape both the language you use and the structure of your writing.  Dawn shares her experience of getting her book published, the different options available to you and her top tips on what to look out for.  Dawn talks about the importance of marketing when writing a book, how this is the most overlooked aspect and shares some of her best practices. BEST MOMENTS“Don’t overthink it, just do it.” “If a publisher tells you they’re only going to take your book if it’s good enough, that’s a good sign that they’re serious.” “The success of your book has nothing to do with how good or bad it is, it’s all about the marketing.” EPISODE RESOURCESDawn’s WebsiteReal Women on InstagramReal Women Website ABOUT THE HOSTSDawn and Tracy are real women who are fed up of all the “noise” out there in the real world. Life isn’t simply rainbows and unicorns, it's broken relationships, hard work, hot sweats and never ending laundry baskets.  But life as a real woman is also about being honest, having good gossip and speaking our truths. Whether it’s peeling yourself into your spandex for a night out, or running a business meeting barefoot because the heel has fallen off your stilettos, there is always something to laugh about in life.  Dawn is mid 50’s mid menopause straight talking business maverick.  Four kids, three grandchildren, two businesses, one husband and a self proclaimed “hottie”. Tracy is a mid 50’s awesome mum, business and property mentor. Proud of her raw, honest nature, “bonkers” sense of humour and good old-fashioned northern humility. PODCAST DESCRIPTIONThe business of being a real woman juggling life, love and work for many of us is pure sweat, grit & hustle. This podcast is for those of you who are tired of the “noise” and just want real down-to-earth gossip with no filters or fluff.  Dawn and Tracy bring heartfelt humour, raw honesty, spandex, stilettos, and intelligent conversion on being a real woman in today's world.

Dawn and Tracy are back for another quick one. This week, we’re taking a trip back to episode 77 where the ladies were joined by relationship gurus Tony and Nicki Vee. In this short episode the gang talk about the evolution of relationships, how our caveman instincts still play a part in modern relationships and why communication is so vital.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Dawn muses on the idea that a caveman bringing home his kill and being celebrated by his wife is akin to a man bringing home flowers today. Tony talks about the idea that men and women's roles in relationships have become blurred over time and how this can lead to resentment, laziness and a lack of intimacy.   How many times would you go on a date before you sleep with someone? Tony and Nicki advise people to not be so quick to get under the sheets and spend time getting to know your potential partner.   The group talks about communication and how jumping to conclusions instead of talking to your partner never works out for the best. BEST MOMENTS“The hard truth is, if your partner absorbs themselves in work, or going to the pub, it’s because they’re not bothered about coming home because you are not serving their needs.” “Everytime you make an assumption, you are wrong. So don’t assume anything.” “Women need to be provided for, and if a man does that, the women will celebrate them.” EPISODE RESOURCESRelationship Coaching for Couples [Intimate Relationship Program]The Essence of Womanhood: Re-awakening the Authentic Feminine: Amazon.co.ukOriginal EpisodeReal Women on InstagramReal Women Website  ABOUT THE HOSTSDawn and Tracy are real women who are fed up of all the “noise” out there in the real world. Life isn’t simply rainbows and unicorns, it's broken relationships, hard work, hot sweats and never ending laundry baskets.  But life as a real woman is also about being honest, having good gossip and speaking our truths. Whether it’s peeling yourself into your spandex for a night out, or running a business meeting barefoot because the heel has fallen off your stilettos, there is always something to laugh about in life.  Dawn is mid 50’s mid menopause straight talking business maverick.  Four kids, three grandchildren, two businesses, one husband and a self proclaimed “hottie”. Tracy is a mid 50’s awesome mum, business and property mentor. Proud of her raw, honest nature, “bonkers” sense of humour and good old-fashioned northern humility. PODCAST DESCRIPTIONThe business of being a real woman juggling life, love and work for many of us is pure sweat, grit & hustle. This podcast is for those of you who are tired of the “noise” and just want real down-to-earth gossip with no filters or fluff.  Dawn and Tracy bring heartfelt humour, raw honesty, spandex, stilettos, and intelligent conversion on being a real woman in today's world.

This week the show is being taken over by Stephanie Tayor of the ‘Rent to Rent’ podcast. Stephanie is interviewing our very own Tracy about her life as a property mogul. This wide ranging interview covers everything from Tracy’s humble beginnings in the world of property, how she managed being a single parent and setting up her own company and how she found herself where she is today, a successful property magnate with a formidable can-do attitude.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Tracy talks about her journey from career woman to property mogul and how she found early success.  Tracy shares her advice for people that might be in the same position she was in and unsure whether to take the leap into property management.  Tracy talks about her first year in the property business and shares some of the tips and tricks she used to get ahead of the competition. Tracy talks about the online community she set up for women to help guide them during their first steps in the world of property management.  BEST MOMENTS“How much are you willing to sacrifice now to get what you want later?” “Everyone says they want money, but that’s not true. What people want are the things that money can buy, so ask yourself, what is it you really want?” “Comparison is the thief of joy. Don’t worry about what others are doing, just know that if you don’t start, you won’t get anything.” EPISODE RESOURCESRent to Rent EpisodeReal Women on InstagramReal Women Website ABOUT THE HOSTSDawn and Tracy are real women who are fed up of all the “noise” out there in the real world. Life isn’t simply rainbows and unicorns, it's broken relationships, hard work, hot sweats and never ending laundry baskets.  But life as a real woman is also about being honest, having good gossip and speaking our truths. Whether it’s peeling yourself into your spandex for a night out, or running a business meeting barefoot because the heel has fallen off your stilettos, there is always something to laugh about in life.  Dawn is mid 50’s mid menopause straight talking business maverick.  Four kids, three grandchildren, two businesses, one husband and a self proclaimed “hottie”. Tracy is a mid 50’s awesome mum, business and property mentor. Proud of her raw, honest nature, “bonkers” sense of humour and good old-fashioned northern humility. PODCAST DESCRIPTIONThe business of being a real woman juggling life, love and work for many of us is pure sweat, grit & hustle. This podcast is for those of you who are tired of the “noise” and just want real down-to-earth gossip with no filters or fluff.  Dawn and Tracy bring heartfelt humour, raw honesty, spandex, stilettos, and intelligent conversion on being a real woman in today's world.

Dawn and Tracy have got something a little bit different for you this week. This is the first in a series of three podcasts about Dawn’s new venture….becoming an author. Dawn is writing a series of five books, entitled ‘The Glory of Being Ordinary.” In a world of likes and retweets and virtual approval have we lost the ability to listen to our own internal voice and be confident in our own decisions? This is the subject of Dawn’s first book, ‘The Indomitable Spirit.” And the ladies get into Dawn’s reasons behind writing it, her process and what she wants the outcome to be for the reader.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Dawn talks about her lifelong passion of wanting to be an author, but life got in the way. After attending seven funerals in the last year she realised that life isn’t forever, so she took the leap. Dawn talks about her approach to writing and how she said no to traditional methods and structures and decided to just ‘go for it.’ Dawn talks about why she wanted to write about the importance of listening to your own voice and not having to rely on the opinions of others. Dawn talks about how she hopes people will read the book and understand they can function without external validation.  BEST MOMENTS“If you want to achieve something, you’ve got to start with something.” “In a world where we have so much noise, we’ve lost the ability to trust ourselves.” “Social media hasn’t caused our need for approval, it’s exposed our need for approval.” EPISODE RESOURCES Dawn’s Author WebsiteReal Women on InstagramReal Women Website ABOUT THE HOSTSDawn and Tracy are real women who are fed up of all the “noise” out there in the real world. Life isn’t simply rainbows and unicorns, it's broken relationships, hard work, hot sweats and never ending laundry baskets.  But life as a real woman is also about being honest, having good gossip and speaking our truths. Whether it’s peeling yourself into your spandex for a night out, or running a business meeting barefoot because the heel has fallen off your stilettos, there is always something to laugh about in life.  Dawn is mid 50’s mid menopause straight talking business maverick.  Four kids, three grandchildren, two businesses, one husband and a self proclaimed “hottie”. Tracy is a mid 50’s awesome mum, business and property mentor. Proud of her raw, honest nature, “bonkers” sense of humour and good old-fashioned northern humility. PODCAST DESCRIPTIONThe business of being a real woman juggling life, love and work for many of us is pure sweat, grit & hustle. This podcast is for those of you who are tired of the “noise” and just want real down-to-earth gossip with no filters or fluff.  Dawn and Tracy bring heartfelt humour, raw honesty, spandex, stilettos, and intelligent conversion on being a real woman in today's world.

Dawn and Tracy are here for another quick one! This time they’re talking about self limiting beliefs and imposter syndrome, something that many successful people suffer from. The ladies get into possible solutions for when your mind begins to wander, how healthy it is to think like this and the benefits of looking at the problem logically so that you can overcome it.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Tracy talks about the importance of acknowledging when you are in a downward spiral and how this can help you to break out of it. Dawn stresses that it is important to see where you are now and take stock of that. You might be in a better place than you think. The ladies talk about the importance of celebrating your own success and not comparing yourself to others. Other people sharing posts of their success on social media can easily make you feel like your accomplishments are not as big. The ladies talk about perception and how what you are seeing might not be real. BEST MOMENTS“All the stuff leading up to a decision is hard, but the final decision is easy.” “Only you are on your journey. It’s unique to you, don’t compare it to others.” “Before you compare, ask yourself, are you comparing yourself to something that’s a load of bollocks?” EPISODE RESOURCES  Original EpisodeReal Women on InstagramReal Women Website ABOUT THE HOSTSDawn and Tracy are real women who are fed up of all the “noise” out there in the real world. Life isn’t simply rainbows and unicorns, it's broken relationships, hard work, hot sweats and never ending laundry baskets.  But life as a real woman is also about being honest, having good gossip and speaking our truths. Whether it’s peeling yourself into your spandex for a night out, or running a business meeting barefoot because the heel has fallen off your stilettos, there is always something to laugh about in life.  Dawn is mid 50’s mid menopause straight talking business maverick.  Four kids, three grandchildren, two businesses, one husband and a self proclaimed “hottie”. Tracy is a mid 50’s awesome mum, business and property mentor. Proud of her raw, honest nature, “bonkers” sense of humour and good old-fashioned northern humility. PODCAST DESCRIPTIONThe business of being a real woman juggling life, love and work for many of us is pure sweat, grit & hustle. This podcast is for those of you who are tired of the “noise” and just want real down-to-earth gossip with no filters or fluff.  Dawn and Tracy bring heartfelt humour, raw honesty, spandex, stilettos, and intelligent conversion on being a real woman in today's world.