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Welcome to ”Beautiful Mess,” a unique podcast that serves as a junction where entrepreneurship, personal development, and mental health and well-being conversations converge. This show is a celebration of the transformative power of life’s beautiful chaos, hosted by the astute Isabel Pollen. With a rich background in Theatre/Film and as a seasoned coach, Isabel brings a wealth of insights to the table. ”Beautiful Mess” is more than just a podcast; it’s a journey through the complex tapestry ...
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E08: Steve Arntz....‘Universal access to meaningfully connected experiences that inspire people to live better lives together
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Steve Arntz is the co-founder of ‘Campfire’...and a father and a husband. Steve speaks about realising what ‘family first’ really means to him…what it really feels like to commit to that statement. We hear about Steve’s spouse and children. We hear how Steve has managed to get back to his family being the centre of his world and how challenging tha…
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E07: Keri-Lynne Shaw …”you are allowed to love what you do and get the pay to match…I love helping people learn how to advocate for themselves and I do think it’s what I was meant to do”
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Keri-Lynne Shaw describes herself as a ….. KL describes how much power the phrase has for her when it comes to life and when it comes to career. We explore the frequent ‘mucky/messy’ situations that KL has come across as a Chief People Officer. How important it is to talk about these messy situations, and how by talking about it allows us to explor…
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E06: Minola Jac “...a journalist by trade and a change practitioner by choice…”
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Minola Jac has written the most exceptional book “Everyday Inspiration for Change” (or “my baby doorstopper”!!) … We chat about the book initially before diving into Minola’s incredible journey through her work and life. Minola has a way of articulating moments that will stay with you for many weeks after hearing this conversation. A journalist by …
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E05: Freddie Fforde: “...at Patch, we see ourselves as guests in somebody else’s community…”
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Freddie Fforde is the founder of Patch...Freddie introduces us to the vision of Patch and how it incorporates everything to do with community, collaboration and local business, as well as being a shared “work near home” workspace. We speak about how working near to the people and places that we love means that we can invest more time into those peo…
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E04: Kathy Love "...."there's a lot of messiness in my life...and there's also a lot of beauty."
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Kathy Love talks about how we can have beautiful moments within the mess of our lives. We share about Kathy’s role as “Chief Community Officer” for “The Outlier Project”, founded by Scott Macgregor, and what an inspirational and crucial community it has become for both of us. We hear about Kathy’s work and practice, particularly her own discovery o…
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E03: Botagoz Shantemirova ..."the things that I had to go through became a trigger for my self discovery”
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Welcome to another episode of Beautiful Mess where we explore how to navigate life's challenges and find meaning through adversity. Today's guest Botagoz Shantemirova shares her inspiring journey of personal growth after facing difficult life events. Botagoz shares how parenting her neurodivergent son opened her eyes in life-changing ways. Tune in …
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E02: Untangling the Beautiful Mess: Breathwork, Neurodiversity, and Inclusive Leadership
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Ready to breathe easy through your beautiful mess? Today’s episode is all about untangling neurodiversity and finding empowerment through breath. As someone who received her own ADHD diagnosis later in life, Isabel Pollen brings a personal lens while demonstrating breathing exercises you can use anytime challenging conversations arise. Whether you'…
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Discover the beauty within life's chaos. On this premiere episode of Beautiful Mess, Isabel Pollen launches her new podcast exploring personal growth through diverse stories of challenge and strength. In the debut episode, hear the intriguing origin of the name "Beautiful Mess," and get a glimpse into Isabel's storied theater career. Discover her p…
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Welcome to Beautiful Mess, where personal growth is a lifelong journey. Join our host Isabel Pollen and her guests of entrepreneurs, mental health advocates, parents, and more! Our goal is to ignite curiosity, spark conversations, and offer practical strategies for navigating life's complexities.By Isabel Pollen
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