The Shine Bright Academy Podcast

In this episode of the Shine Bright Academy podcast, Elodie Levasseur explores the concept of consistency in the context of creativity and business. She argues that the struggle many face with consistency is often rooted in fear rather than a lack of discipline. By sharing personal experiences, she emphasizes the importance of creating from a place of desire rather than fear, highlighting how devotion to one's passions can lead to more authentic and impactful work. Elodie encourages listeners to reflect on their own practices and consider how desire can transform their approach to consistency and creativity.TakeawaysConsistency is often mistaken for discipline, but it's rooted in fear.Creating from fear leads to self-pressure and burnout.Devotion to one's desires can lead to effortless consistency.Authenticity in creation resonates more than algorithmic strategies.Fear-based creation invites scarcity, while desire-based creation invites momentum.Feeling fear is natural; acknowledging it can unlock creativity.Returning to desire can help regulate emotional states and enhance creativity.Your work becomes impactful when it stems from genuine desire.The best creations come from a place of authenticity and connection.Reflecting on where desire is lacking can change how you show up.Chapters00:00 The Struggle with Consistency02:56 Fear vs. Desire in Creation05:53 The Power of Devotion09:12 Navigating Fear and Creativityconsistency, fear, desire, creativity, devotion, business growth, self-pressure, authenticity, visibility, emotional regulation

In this episode of the Shine Bright Academy Podcast, I speak with Cindy Gallop, a brand and business innovator, consultant, coach and keynote speaker. Mainly she is the visionary founder of MakeLoveNotPorn, the world's first user-generated, human-curated social sex video sharing platform. Cindy shares her journey from a successful career in advertising to pioneering sex tech, emphasising serendipity over strict planning, and advocating for women empowerment. She discusses the importance of real-world sex education, the challenges of running a disruptive business, and the personal philosophy that has driven her success. Cindy also offers insights into leveraging LinkedIn for business growth and encourages a rethinking of aspirational culture. This is sexy! Have a listen: 00:59 Cindy Gallup's Career Shift: From Advertising to Entrepreneurship05:00 The Birth of Make Love Not Porn09:12 Empowering Women Through Entrepreneurship18:42 Reinventing Aspirational Culture and Promoting Consent25:31 Learning from Experience26:01 Navigating Diverse Career Paths26:28 Challenges in Building Make Love Not Porn28:00 Changing the World with Sex Tech31:02 The Power of Community and Resilience33:38 Reflections on Early Life and Entrepreneurship34:48 The Importance of Personal Happiness40:49 Balancing Work and Personal Life43:42 Final Thoughts and Call to ActionConnect with Cindy: Website: https://cindygallop.com/  / https://makelovenotporn.tv/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindygallop/ Substack:  https://dearcindy.substack.com/ If you want to be part of the podcast please apply here: info@theshinebrightacademy.com Website: www.theshinebrightacademy.com Instagram HERE 

In this episode of the Shine Bright Academy podcast, We welcome Polly Lavarello, a business mentor, evergreen marketing expert, and growth strategist, who shares her remarkable journey of resilience and determination. After significant life changes, including a divorce and moving back to the UK with two young children, Polly established her own marketing agency and coaching business. Specialising in Facebook ads and combining mindset work with effective marketing strategies, she has empowered countless women entrepreneurs. Polly discusses the importance of mindset, overcoming obstacles, leveraging social media, and the significance of establishing a profitable niche. Engaging and insightful, this episode is filled with valuable advice and personal anecdotes that can inspire aspiring entrepreneurs to achieve their business goals.00:00 Introduction to Shine Bright Academy Podcast00:10 Polly’s Inspirational Journey02:17 Overcoming Adversity and Building a Business04:26 Accidental Entrepreneur: From Parenting Magazine to Marketing Agency07:15 The Importance of Mindset in Achieving Success10:35 Focusing on Women Entrepreneurs12:52 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs16:50 Identifying a Profitable Niche19:37 Balancing Personal Passion and Business Needs22:09 Rediscovering My True Calling22:50 Balancing Profitability and Passion23:46 Consistency in Marketing Strategies23:59 Leveraging Social Media Effectively26:01 Navigating Obstacles and Setbacks32:17 Balancing Business Success and Personal Freedom35:48 Parting Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs37:43 Missed Opportunities in BusinessConnect with Polly: Website: https://pollylavarello.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pollylavarello/Listen to her podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6CzOHhMgiJgYolJkkdsdtG?si=c3abc1f7fe5045cfConnect with Elodie: info@theshinebrightacademy.comwww.theshinebrightacademy.com Instagram

I am super excited to share with you my amazing conversation with Sarah Farmer!  Sarah is the founding director of EMR Consulting, a coach, a mentor, a facilitator and a constant. But she is also a mum of 2 wonderful children!  She specialises in empowering her clients to build self awareness, confidence, leadership and business skills to achieve their true potential.  She is an expert in the impostor syndrome and she has just launched a book Leader Unleashed on how to become one of the most highly valued members of the executive team in your first 90 days.  I really enjoyed the authentic, raw, unfiltered discussion!  We talked about:  Career background and the pivot to entrepreneurship  Inspiration to start her coaching business  The IT sector and how it puts you down  Stress indicators  The control and strength we have  Bullying at work Nervous system management  Clear the fog  The 5 step system to create self belief  Confidence The Imposter meter  Authenticity  What leaders don’t ask  Pain and pleasure  The biggest fear  Coaching and feedback  Resilience as an entrepreneur   Joy of coaching  Lessons from transitions  Change process  Sales process  Work/life balance Sarah’s quotes:  “ Everything I did has taken me to where I am today”  “ I always thought I was strong but I did it the wrong way”  “ I remember the power of walking away and feeling like I am never going to let this happen again!”  “You can’t be performing, making decisions, or communicating when you are feeling the fog.”  “Understand what is driving your mindset and how you make decisions is vital.”  “You don’t have to be perfect 100% just be aware.”  “We are so governed to avoid pain rather than exploring pleasure, we don’t realise what we like.”  “If we don’t know our purpose, why we are doing what we do, it’s so easy to get derailed.” “If you are not gaining joy from what you do you are in the wrong job”  “You can’t tell people what they want - you have to help them see what they are missing.”  “ What if we just stop making it about us winning business and just about understanding what people need.”  “Dream big and just do it!”  “What do you want to be when you grow up? Age is just a number”  Connect with Sarah Farmer:  Website: https://www.emr-consulting.co.uk/  Connect: https://www.instagram.com/sarahfarmerexeccoach/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-farmer-coach/  Get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Leader-Unleashed-Become-members-executive-ebook/dp/B0BYKBSRVW  Connect with Elodie  info@theshinebrightacademy.com  https://www.theshinebrightacademy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/elodie_leadership_coach/ Want to be a guest on the podcast send me an email: ⁠info@theshinebrightacademy.com⁠ 

I am super excited to share with you my amazing conversation with Emma Sexton.  Not only Emma helps creative leaders into the C-Suite but she also advises on branding.  She is also the founder of the Inside out community for in-house creative leaders and creative expert in-residence at King’s College London and Imperial College London, within the entrepreneurial institute.  The discussion was amazing, learning about Emma’s entrepreneurial journey, the test and learn experiments and the importance of emotional intelligence when running your own business was fascinating and inspiring!  We talked about:  Owning your own creative agency  Setting up a business  The entrepreneur’s journey  Financial freedom  Change and reinvention  Business growth  Micro-failures  Learnings  The big leap  Visionning  Membership  Work/life balance  Creating a sustainable business  Letting go  Personal development  Emotional inteligence  Emma’s quotes:  “Nothing prepares you to run a business that actually running a business.”  “Creative problem is a big skill when I owned my own business”  “Reframe failures, when you step into the unknown.”  “Everything I have learnt today is from testing and learning experiment, failing fast, without spending too much money!”  “The wrong time is to keep delaying things”  “Working is creation, a place where I create” Connect with Emma:  Website:https://www.emmasexton.com/  Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmasexton/  Connect with Elodie  info@theshinebrightacademy.com  https://www.theshinebrightacademy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/elodie_neuro_coach/

I am super excited to share with you my amazing conversation with Natalia Ramsden.  Natalia is the founder of SOFOS Associates, a business psychologist and a management consultant. She launched the first London premium personal cognitive optimisation clinic working with individuals to leverage the full power of their brain.  The discussion was fascinating - especially after studying Neuroscience Coaching, understand how you can develop your cognitive ability and change your behaviour for positive outcome is key to your success.  We talked about:  The understanding of the human brain The entrepreneurial journey  Brain health for enhancement focus  Your brain as your greatest asset Alzheimer prevention  Healing vs prevention  Being a mum and an entrepreneur  The future of executive development  Business development and overseeing the clinic Managing your day and making time to learn  Right balance between all the demands  Inspiration from innovation  Values and what you are trying to achieve  The brain and heart connection  Brain optimisation  Tiredness being normalised  Sense of vitality  Oxygen in brain  Natalia’s quotes:  “ We are at a fascinating cross road, knowing that we can change our brain for the better.”  “ We went beyond prevention, to go to enhancement. Revolutionary!”  “ There is not just one part of my role that is cognitively too hard for me to grasp, the hardest thing is to spread myself across multiple demands.”  “Being at the forefront of something that is pioneering is so inspiring”  “Tracking the change of clients is hugely inspiring”  “The brain is what enables you to run your marathon or repair quickly if you have an injury”  “ You shouldn’t wake up in the morning and feel tired in an hour or two - something is not working as well as it could”  “Find something you are passionate about and you enjoy.”  “The brain is dynamic and changes throughout your life”  Connect with Natalia:  Website: https://sofosassociates.com Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalia-ramsden/ Discover : Muse - headband meditation - sleep meditation  Connect with Elodie  info@theshinebrightacademy.com  https://www.theshinebrightacademy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/theshinebrightacademy/

Today we are talking with Personal Brand Strategist and Brand Photographer Petra Gatto. Petra is also a wife, mother of 2 beautiful boys, daughter, friend and more! She used to run a successful destination wedding agency. She is an advocate when it comes to empowering women to share their story and follow their dreams. We discussed : From destination wedding agency to brand photographer Burnout and health issue Following your heart and your passion Transitioning from advertising agency to entrepreneur Transform your hobby/passion into a business The learning of being an entrepreneur Am I too old to change my career ? The tools to help navigating the ebbs and flows of entrepreneurship The gift of asking for help How to find balance How to stay inspired How self care is so important and what it means Morning routine to start energised and focused The importance of brand foundation before you start your business Connect with Petra: Website: www.petragatto.com Connect on social media: @petra_gatto https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-gatek-6029a314/?originalSubdomain=uk Discover : Be More Audrey Club - https://www.audreyonline.co.uk/  Connect with Elodie Email: info@theshinebrightacademy.com https://www.theshinebrightacademy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/theshinebrightacademy/ Petra’s Full Bio: Petra Gatto is Personal Brand Strategist and Brand Photographer based in London and in Prague. Her passion & talent to bring out the best in female entrepreneurs evokes a powerful personal branding presence that amplifies their purpose and business. Petra’s extensive marketing & branding expertise provides clear steps to help them elevate their visibility & success. She empowers them to show up authentically, sharing their story with brand photos that create a deeper human connection with their audience. Petra has combined her formal marketing degree with her passion for photography plus nearly twenty years as an entrepreneur to teach others how to build a brand with purpose and integrity.

I am super excited to share with you my amazing conversation with Julia Darlington. Julia has over 30 years’ experience leading and growing global businesses in the fashion retail space. She is also a business coach, mentor and consultant, helping leaders to make big change in their life and scale their business. I really enjoyed our discussion filled with inspiration and excitement!  We talked about: Discovering your passion How coaching can be transformative Generalist vs expert You can have what you want Setting goals and working hard concept Listening to your intuition The drive to help, caring for others The art of expanding and moving as an entrepreneur Steps to run a business Freedom to make your own choices Conscious decision Influence and actions Failures and learnings DISC - energetics traits and needs Uncertainty and unknown How to find balance and the compromise The feminine approach to life and business Julia’s quotes: “ Your coach is your soul sister, she goes on the journey with you, who support you and hold you accountable.” “My mum always told me to reach for the stars and strive for the top-if you don't reach them, you'll get a lot higher than if you only set out to reach the tops of the trees.” “Step up in the mad world we live in” “I love adventure, change and challenge” “We have been conditioned to believe that the only measure of success is how much money we make.” “There's no such thing as failure, only growth and learning.” “We are bloody marvellous, the world needs our feminine approach” Connect with Julia: Website: https://www.juliadarlington.com Connect: https://www.instagram.com/jjdarlington/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-darlington-a9a2572a/?originalSubdomain=uk Discover : The Allbright member’s club https://www.allbrightcollective.com/ Connect with Elodie info@theshinebrightacademy.com https://www.theshinebrightacademy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/theshinebrightacademy/

Today we are talking with Creative Consultant Coach Emma Case. She is also the founder of this amazing idea she launched: Women beyond the box which is a platform focused on amplifying the voices of Neurodivergent Women. Emma used to work as a creative within luxury fashion before launching her own coaching business and developing specific programs for women. We talked about: Creativity and helping people How we change and how to navigate change Creating the tribe of Neurodivergent women Discover how to find freedom in the way you work Being an authentic and honest role model Control the narrative when you tell your own story Harnessing ADHD diagnosis The power in knowing who you are and thrive What prepare you when you are self employed Masculine and feminine energy in your business The No “burn out” pledge How we look at “Time” The importance of “Play” in “work” Monday the new “feminine” day Tips on keeping the inspiration Radical acceptance Emma Case quotes: “What makes a difference is your environment” “A burn out can be a reset” “Something magical happens when you accept yourself radically” Connect with Emma: Connect: Instagram Twitter Visit: www.womenbeyondthebox.com Newsletter: Sign Up Here Stay in touch with The Shine Bright Academy:  Visit: https://www.theshinebrightacademy.com/  Connect: https://www.instagram.com/theshinebrightacademy/

I am so excited to bring you this incredible interview.  After 15 years in HR and leadership roles for global consumer brands, Lara Cullen spread her wings to do things her way. In 2019 she founded The People Person Ltd, a coaching and development consultancy for companies and individuals with big dreams, big hearts and rebellious souls. Half-Irish, half-Spanish and adopted Londoner, Lara now excels as an executive and personal coach, speaker and facilitator. Her renowned warmth, energy and insight has led her to become a sought after and trusted coach to individuals, celebrities, leaders and professionals in the UK and overseas. She also works with organisations that are (or aspire to be) kind, brave and brilliant, helping them bring out the best in their people and do great things. In October 2021 Lara published her first book How to be a People Person: Be Kind. Be Brave. Be Brilliant which you can by on Amazon. She hopes it will make the world a better place. We discussed: How to believe in your own powers How to stop comparing yourself with other How to stop caring about what others say We all have confidence issues and how to overcome them Find out how Lara stay inspired The mindset shift from employee to becoming an entrepreneur Identify your burn out cycle as an entrepreneur Find out how Lara started to write her book - Be Kind, Be Brave, Be Brilliant How to find and be a good coach Links:  www.thepeopleperson.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/lara-cullen/ https://www.instagram.com/_thepeopleperson/ Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk//dp/1912300486/

Summary: In this podcast episode, Elodie Levasseur discusses the overwhelming feelings that often accompany the end of the year, emphasizing the importance of slowing down and integrating experiences rather than rushing through them. She highlights the need for self-care, mindfulness, and embodiment, encouraging listeners to reflect on their year and embrace their journey without the pressure of perfection. Elodie shares personal insights and practical tips for navigating the holiday season with grace and presence, reminding us that our value is not determined by our productivity but by our ability to be present and authentic.Takeaways: The end of the year can feel overwhelming due to various pressures.December should be a month of integration, not just doing.Safety is found in the body, not in overthinking.Overwhelm is a sign of being full, not behind.Embodiment involves grounding and processing experiences.Self-compassion is essential during busy times.Your pace is your path; avoid comparing yourself to others.Reflection helps recognize growth and achievements.You can celebrate the season without numbing yourself.Your presence and honesty are more valuable than productivity.Keywords: year-end overwhelm, December integration, self-care, emotional well-being, mindfulness, embodiment, personal growth, reflection, safety in the body, presence