Say Yes To You!

In this joyful episode, Laura shares how her transition from 20 years in global corporate marketing to solo founder, changed the way she thinks about visibility, vulnerability and personal brand. She is passionate about empowering founders through storytelling. Discover how clarity in your story can boost confidence, open doors, and transform your business. Key TopicsThe importance of storytelling in businessHow to find and own your unique storyThe role of clarity in marketing and decision-makingLaura's journey from corporate to founderThe impact of storytelling on confidence and networking Key TakeawaysClarity in your story builds confidence and guides decisions.Authentic stories resonate more and are more memorable.Leaning into mess and complexity can create powerful narratives.Saying yes to opportunities leads to unexpected growth.Community and connection are vital for founders.Sound Bites"Stories should be powerful and emotional.""Your story is in the authenticity, who you are.""Saying yes to challenges opens new doors."Resources:See all of Laura’s resources here: http://linktr.ee/therippleimpactCheck out the Speak and Shine Summit here: https://www.brand.kieradair.com/early-bird-oct-2026About Me Kier Adair:I’m a Visibility Expert, Brand Photographer, Keynote Speaker, and Best-Selling Author, passionate about empowering women to step up with confidence, speak out with clarity, and be seen for who they truly are.I founded The Speak and Shine Collection, a community designed to help women take the stage, share their voice, and create powerful visual assets that elevate their speaking careers. What began as a platform has grown into a movement — one built on visibility, opportunity, and connection, with women uplifting each other every step of the way.Before launching my business, I spent more than two decades at Marks & Spencer Plc, leading Visual Merchandising across Central Europe as part of the International Group. That experience shaped my understanding of visual branding, audience impact, and the power of showing up fully.Now, I blend my creative eye, strategic insight, and passion for women’s empowerment to help my clients move from unseen and unheard to unstoppable.Connect with Me:Website: kieradair.comLinkedIn: /kier-adairInstagram: /kier_adair/About Laura Barber:For more than 23 years, Laura helped some of the world's biggest brands, including PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Boots and General Mills, answer one question: why do people choose one business over another? She led the insight behind Coca-Cola's biggest brand transformation in more than 30 years, won back-to-back Chairman's Awards at PepsiCo, and built global insight and strategy functions from the ground up.Today, Laura is the founder of The Ripple Impact, where she helps founders, leaders and brand owners build the strategic foundation that makes every marketing and communication investment work harder. Her belief is simple: get your story straight before you spend another pound on marketing.After two decades inside global businesses, Laura recognised that most organisations don't have a marketing problem. They have a clarity problem. Until you're clear on the story you're asking customers, investors and employees to believe, marketing simply amplifies confusion. Laura helps businesses uncover what makes them different, articulate it clearly and build brands people understand, remember and choose. Her philosophy is simple: Story First. Marketing Second.Known for combining boardroom-level strategic thinking with straight-talking storytelling, Laura leaves audiences with practical frameworks and a fresh perspective on how clarity drives growth.Connect with Laura:Website: therippleimpact.com LinkedIn: /laurambarberLinkedIn Company: /therippleimpact Instagram: /the.ripple.impact TikTok: /@the.ripple.impact YouTube: /@TheRippleImpact Substack: /@therippleimpact Podcast: https://podfollow.com/1822058575

Helen shares her inspiring journey from feeling trapped in her niche to becoming a positioning expert, emphasising the importance of foundational positioning, authentic communication, and strategic content. Discover how to unlock your unique authority and simplify your marketing to attract ideal clients effortlessly.Key TopicsThe importance of foundational positioning and ingredients in marketingHelen Thacker's personal journey from feeling trapped to successThe role of authenticity and confidence in sellingUsing questions to uncover your unique market positionThe impact of strategic content and DMs in business growth Key TakeawaysSmall tweaks in positioning can make a big difference in business successAuthentic communication builds trust and attracts ideal clientsFocusing on the core problem you solve is key to effective marketingYour unique approach and methodology are your biggest authorityConsistent, strategic content creates a system that nurtures leads and salesSound Bites"Small tweaks in positioning make all the difference""Your methodology is your biggest authority""Focus on the core problem your clients desperately need solved"Resources:Exclusive masterclass with Helen: The 2 missing pieces in your marketing that explain why you’re not being seen or chosen: https://www.helenthacker.com/marketing-goldAbout Me Kier Adair:I’m a Visibility Expert, Brand Photographer, Keynote Speaker, and Best-Selling Author, passionate about empowering women to step up with confidence, speak out with clarity, and be seen for who they truly are.I founded The Speak and Shine Collection, a community designed to help women take the stage, share their voice, and create powerful visual assets that elevate their speaking careers. What began as a platform has grown into a movement — one built on visibility, opportunity, and connection, with women uplifting each other every step of the way.Before launching my business, I spent more than two decades at Marks & Spencer Plc, leading Visual Merchandising across Central Europe as part of the International Group. That experience shaped my understanding of visual branding, audience impact, and the power of showing up fully.Now, I blend my creative eye, strategic insight, and passion for women’s empowerment to help my clients move from unseen and unheard to unstoppable.Connect with Me:Website: kieradair.comLinkedIn: /kier-adairInstagram: /kier_adair/About Helen Thacker:Helen is the UK’s number one Positioning Expert and specialises in helping expert women coming into the coaching industry to permanently switch the way they talk about their work. It means that they finally get their audience to understand the depth, impact and value of what they do and allows them to build a premium business where they become known for one core thing.She has been a solo CEO for 23 years through several 6-figure+ businesses and is a mum to two boys and married, living in the Leicestershire countryside. She’s crazy about fitness, travel and great food. Connect with Helen:Instagram: /helenthacker

In this thought provoking episode, Kylie shares her insights on women's wealth, asset creation, and the importance of stepping out of comfort zones to achieve financial independence. Discover practical strategies, inspiring stories, and how to embrace the language of wealth to transform your financial future.Key TopicsThe importance of women owning their wealth and asset intelligenceHow language around wealth impacts women's confidence and participationPractical steps to create and leverage assets for business growthThe role of events and safe spaces in empowering women financiallyStrategies for stepping out of comfort zones and embracing visibilityThe significance of collaboration and supporting other womenUsing technology and AI to build and protect wealthThe mindset shifts needed for women to value themselves and their assetsThe impact of legacy and societal change through women’s wealthActionable tips for women to start their wealth journeySound Bites"We need to understand the jargon and language of wealth""We shy away from wealth because it's uncomfortable""Reverse engineer what the buyer wants, not just the customer"Resources:Free Copy of Kylie’s Amazon Best Selling Book: https://theonlineedge.co.uk/bookThe next Iconic event: https://iww-event.com/iw-beyond-revenue-8428The Iconic Wealth platform: https://www.iconicwealthforwomen.com/100_ambassador-pageTickets for the SAS Summit: https://www.brand.kieradair.com/early-bird-oct-2026About Me Kier Adair:I’m a Visibility Expert, Brand Photographer, Keynote Speaker, and Best-Selling Author, passionate about empowering women to step up with confidence, speak out with clarity, and be seen for who they truly are.I founded The Speak and Shine Collection, a community designed to help women take the stage, share their voice, and create powerful visual assets that elevate their speaking careers. What began as a platform has grown into a movement — one built on visibility, opportunity, and connection, with women uplifting each other every step of the way.Before launching my business, I spent more than two decades at Marks & Spencer Plc, leading Visual Merchandising across Central Europe as part of the International Group. That experience shaped my understanding of visual branding, audience impact, and the power of showing up fully.Now, I blend my creative eye, strategic insight, and passion for women’s empowerment to help my clients move from unseen and unheard to unstoppable.Connect with Me:Website: kieradair.comLinkedIn: /kier-adairInstagram: /kier_adair/About Kylie Anderson:Kylie is a straight-talking Aussie with a global vision and a deep fire in her belly to help women build empires, not just businesses. She’s the founder of Iconic Wealth for Women and Co-Founder of The Online Edge - a 7-figure online business strategist who’s spent over 15 years closing multi-million dollar deals across international markets. From boardrooms to Zoom rooms, she’s turned her corporate experience into a thriving online business that helps female coaches and entrepreneurs scale with strategy, soul, and zero fluff.Her zone of genius? Helping women shift from chasing short-term cash flow to building long-term wealth through scalable offers, smart strategy, and bold execution. She teaches women how to own their brilliance, raise their prices, and stop playing small - because financial independence isn’t a dream, it’s a decision.Born in Adelaide, based in the UK for 26 years, and a passport junkie who’s travelled to 45 destinations (and counting). She’s a big-picture thinker, obsessed with legacy wealth, and you’ll often hear her saying “When Good Women, Earn Good Money They Do Go Things.”This isn’t just business - it’s a movement. And she’s here to make damn sure women lead it.Connect with Kylie:LinkedIn: /kylieandersoncq/Instagram: /kylie_anderson_coaching/Facebook: /KylieAndersonCoaching/You Tube: /@The-Online-Edge

In this inspiring conversation, Tessa Rawson shares her unique journey from TEDx coaching and camp directing to living on a sailboat in the Caribbean. Discover how saying yes to adventures and setting intentional boundaries can transform your life and business.Key TopicsThe impact of travel and living on a boat on personal growthBalancing entrepreneurship with seasonal commitmentsThe importance of setting boundaries and giving permission to restThe value of experiential learning outside traditional educationHow saying yes to adventures can lead to unexpected opportunitiesSound Bites"Speak up anyway, even if you're not ready""Say yes and figure it out along the way""Hard and good can coexist in life"Chapters00:00 Introduction to Tessa and Her Journey03:44 The Magic of Summer Camp08:30 Balancing Business and Camp Life12:28 The Importance of Taking Breaks15:54 Setting Boundaries with Clients18:47 Living on a Sailboat: A Dream Come True24:21 Challenges of Sailing Life29:18 The Highs of Sailing Adventures34:29 Lessons Learned from Saying YesResources:Discover more of Tessa’s story through her website https://www.resonance-ideas.com/aboutAbout Me Kier Adair:I’m a Visibility Expert, Brand Photographer, Keynote Speaker, and Best-Selling Author, passionate about empowering women to step up with confidence, speak out with clarity, and be seen for who they truly are.I founded The Speak and Shine Collection, a community designed to help women take the stage, share their voice, and create powerful visual assets that elevate their speaking careers. What began as a platform has grown into a movement — one built on visibility, opportunity, and connection, with women uplifting each other every step of the way.Before launching my business, I spent more than two decades at Marks & Spencer Plc, leading Visual Merchandising across Central Europe as part of the International Group. That experience shaped my understanding of visual branding, audience impact, and the power of showing up fully.Now, I blend my creative eye, strategic insight, and passion for women’s empowerment to help my clients move from unseen and unheard to unstoppable.Connect with Me:Website: kieradair.comLinkedIn: /kier-adairInstagram: /kier_adair/About Tessa Rawson:Tessa is a speaker coach who helps founders, leaders, academics and fabulous generalists turn their ideas and experiences into TEDx talks. Her life and work have been shaped by bold choices — from organizing TEDx events internationally to being a summer camp director and building a life guided more by curiosity and freedom than convention. She believes that whether you’re stepping onto a stage, building something meaningful, or choosing a completely different path in life, confidence doesn’t come first — the decision does.Connect with Tessa:Website: resonance-ideas.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tessarawson/Instagram: instagram.com/sailingturas/

In this insightful episode, Alex Webb shares how to stay effective under pressure, build confidence, and lead more authentically. The conversation explores self-awareness, triggers, strengths, values, networking, and how colour-based behaviour profiling can improve communication at work and at home. Discover practical tools for high performance and authentic leadership.Key TopicsResilient leadership and its importanceSelf-awareness as a leadership toolIdentifying and leveraging personal strengthsUnderstanding and managing triggers and stressThe role of networking in career growthColour profiling and behaviour understandingOvercoming imposter syndrome and confidence barriersThe impact of sport experience on leadership skillsPractical strategies for high performanceThe significance of awards and visibilitySound Bites"Everyone influences someone, we're all leaders""Self-awareness helps you make better decisions""Understanding your strengths builds confidence"Resources:C-Me Discovery Series including the e-learning Colour Profiling - https://tlrdynamics.systeme.io/cmeprogrammesThe next Resilient Women Leaders 3-month programme starts September 16th (email [email protected])The next ReNEw You programme kicks off in November (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989668115895?aff=oddtdtcreator )About Me Kier Adair:I’m a Visibility Expert, Brand Photographer, Keynote Speaker, and Best-Selling Author, passionate about empowering women to step up with confidence, speak out with clarity, and be seen for who they truly are.I founded The Speak and Shine Collection, a community designed to help women take the stage, share their voice, and create powerful visual assets that elevate their speaking careers. What began as a platform has grown into a movement — one built on visibility, opportunity, and connection, with women uplifting each other every step of the way.Before launching my business, I spent more than two decades at Marks & Spencer Plc, leading Visual Merchandising across Central Europe as part of the International Group. That experience shaped my understanding of visual branding, audience impact, and the power of showing up fully.Now, I blend my creative eye, strategic insight, and passion for women’s empowerment to help my clients move from unseen and unheard to unstoppable.Connect with Me:Website: kieradair.comLinkedIn: /kier-adairInstagram: /kier_adair/About Alex Webb:Alex is a Resilient Leadership Expert, a Global Leadership & Capability Consultant and Co Founder of the award winning Resilient Women Leaders™. She specialises in developing identity led leaders, strengthening leadership capability and enabling high performing teams across complex, high pressure environments.Alongside her independent consulting work, Alex serves as a Global Capabilities and Leadership Consultant within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector, where she supports organisations to build resilient leadership cultures and transform Medical Affairs through capability development, strategic agility and effective scientific engagement.An International Bestselling Author, Alex brings over 25 years of experience across sport, education, media, events, entrepreneurship and technology. Earlier in her career, she designed and delivered large scale programmes and events for organisations including TfL, Innovate UK, UKTI, Prince’s Trust, Sky, Vodafone, Coca Cola, AXA, GSK, Merck and BAE Systems.Her work alongside a Dragon from Dragons’ Den strengthened her expertise in entrepreneurship and business growth, shaping her identity led approach to leadership.Alex now focuses on helping leaders build confidence in who they are and how they lead. She delivers in house and open programmes that strengthen leadership capability, identity and sustainable performance across global teams.Connect with Alex:Instagram: /resilientwomenleaders and /alexwebb_5454LinkedIn: /alex-webb1/