Best Lauren Leopold Podcasts (2024)

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Passion to Profit: How Fran monetised her Side Hustle with SHWOS 20:32

4d ago20:32

20:32

If you’re sat there right now dreaming about how to turn your side hustle passion project into a real, legit business, then this episode is for you. I’m talking to my fabulous client Fran who after getting bored and burnt out with her monotonous nine-to-five, created an Instagram account dedicated to her passion for interior design and amassed a bi…

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Side Hustle Superstar: How Susie bagged 2 paying clients without touching Insta 18:12

10d ago18:12

18:12

Have you already had a couple of people pay you, but in your head they don’t count coz you already knew them? Well, you’re not alone. Meet my fabulous client Susie Boutal who as a mother of three with a demanding 9-5 is proof that you can carve out a successful side business without compromising your integrity or sanity. In this fascinating episode…

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From Broke AF to Business Coach Queen: How Tapping blew Hannah’s business up! 36:37

17d ago36:37

36:37

Think that business and spirituality have nothing in common? Think again. In this episode, I talk to my incredible coach Hannah Rose Cluley. She’s a powerhouse business coach who has helped thousands of women transform their businesses into six and seven-figure enterprises. Hannah is all about empowering women to elevate their energy, content & sal…

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Office Slave to Boss Babe: How Beth took her side hustle full time 44:59

1M ago44:59

44:59

Think tax and accountancy is dull? Think again. Beth Jackson describes herself as 'Not another pants accountant' and she's on a mission to debunk the financial side of running your business - something that so many female entrepreneurs struggle with (me included before I met her). But Beth wasn't always running her own business. She was once a corp…

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STOP falling for this BS: The 7 worst business lies on the internet right now 11:56

1M ago11:56

11:56

WARNING: This episode is a tad ranty... Listen as I dish out some sass and lay bare all the BS that's swirling around the online business world right now. From those sneaky webinars trying to lure you into high-priced coaching programs to the illusion that you can charge big bucks right out of the gate... I've had enough of these fake AF promises! …

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First 2 paying clients with no social media: Zabrina's story 16:51

2M ago16:51

16:51

Getting your first paying client not only feels incredible, it also gives you the belief that you can have a future working for yourself. In this episode I’m joined by my amazing client, Zabrina Chapman, who just 6 months ago was dreaming of pivoting from her corporate job to the world of interior design. But she was drowning in questions, unsure w…

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Fundraiser to Founder: The road to starting your own not-for-profit consultancy with Helen Patrick 25:23

2M ago25:23

25:23

Becoming a badass female entrepreneur doesn’t always mean completely changing careers. You CAN take control of your career by starting a consultancy within your specialism. My guest in this episode is Helen Patrick, who is a little bit different from my usual side hustle clients, because she was already working in the charity sector before building…

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How Janey bagged her first 3 paying clients WITHOUT social media 19:53

3M ago19:53

19:53

The “You need to use social media to start a business” myth is the biggest one out there. Knowing your market and utilising your real-life network is really all you need to get your business off the ground. I know because that’s how I started mine and because I’ve seen it time and time again with the 70+ badass female entrepreneurs I’ve coached. In…

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What you actually need to build and scale a business with Gemma Gilbert 31:07

3M ago31:07

31:07

The business cards, the website, the photoshoot…..none of it actually matters when you are starting a business. So, what should you be focusing on? In this episode I’m joined by the incredible Gemma Gilbert, a business coach specialising in all things group programmes. Gemma was the coach who helped me create my group coaching programme Side Hustle…

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Just do it: Teacher to Interior Designer with Nikki Deakin 32:31

4M ago32:31

32:31

Transitioning from employee to owning your own business can feel euphoric but is also full of challenges. After the birth of her first child Nikki Deakin left teaching to go full time into her interior design side hustle. Her new life as her own boss enabled her to work on projects she loved, whilst fitting them around family life. However, the ent…

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Bossing It in Business - Is it really possible? 32:01

4M ago32:01

32:01

I was recently joined by 4 of my amazing clients for a LinkedIn Live that we recorded on International Women’s Day and there were so many juicy gems in there, that I wanted to share it with you on this podcast. They got super vulnerable with me and shared their experiences in the early stages of being full-time entrepreneurs - the good, the bad and…

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Creating a career to be proud of after losing both parents with Sarah Connolly 29:26

4M ago29:26

29:26

Do you ever feel like you are made for more? Well, my guest in this episode Sarah Connolly felt exactly the same and that’s precisely why she created her PA business ‘Freedom & Happy’. But it hasn’t been easy. From the devastating losses of both parents within 18 months of each other that spurred her on to build a career she was proud of, to gettin…

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Brutal honesty about her first 6 months of business with Nicola Pye 33:34

5M ago33:34

33:34

What is life like 6 months after you quit your job and go all in on your badass business Well, Nicola Pye, is back to tell us all about it. Nicola was my guest 6 months ago just as she was about to start life working for herself after quitting her corporate role to become a Leadership Coach. Now, 6 months later she returns to fill us in on how it’s…

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From 9 to Thrive: Nurturing an Entrepreneurial Mindset with Christian Baker 42:23

5M ago42:23

42:23

Wherever you are on your entrepreneurial journey, you’ll no doubt be be faced with fear and self-doubt. But it doesn’t have to be that way. You have the power to overcome the limiting beliefs and negative self-talk that hold you back through small shifts in your mindset. You just need to know how. In this episode I talk to Christian Baker, a high-p…

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It’s OK if your business empire isn’t built overnight with Laura Walker 27:46

5M ago27:46

27:46

There are many reasons to make the change from a corporate career to starting your own business. After a long IVF journey, my guest in this episode, Laura Walker, decided she wanted to be more present for her children. This couldn’t happen in her corporate role, so she chose to retrain and follow her dream of running her own business. So she traine…

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From Radio Ad Sales to Interior Designer with Nicole Burnett 27:40

6M ago27:40

27:40

Quitting your job to start a business can leave you full of doubts. Am I doing the right thing? How do I do this? Will it succeed? My guest in this episode, Nicole Burnett, had all these feelings when starting her interior design business, especially because she started it 2 months before the pandemic hit. But her entrepreneurial growth mindset mad…

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How to supercharge your business in 2024 (whatever stage you're at) 20:54

6M ago20:54

20:54

Are you looking to become a badass boss bitch and achieve big things in 2024? In this episode I let you into the secret that helped me completely turn my life around, quit my corporate job and start my own coaching business. I go through exercises and tips you can use to do the same and become a badass female entrepreneur. If I can do it, you can t…

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2023’s top tips for aspiring female entrepreneurs to start a side hustle 16:29

7M ago16:29

16:29

Today's episode is a look back down memory lane at all the interviews I've done since launching this podcast back in July. You’ll hear all the best top tips from my incredible clients who are either running a business full time or running it as a side hustle on the side of their job. From the importance of investing in yourself, to getting clear on…

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Utilising your network to start & grow your business with Eva Murray 30:44

7M ago30:44

30:44

You do not need social media to start your side hustle. This goes against what so many believe, but it is oh so true. My guest in this episode is proof. Eva Murray started her side business by utilising her network, with not a social post in sight. Now she’s gone on to build her own successful coaching business helping data & tech professionals get…

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It all starts with your mindset with Marta Balasz 29:12

8M ago29:12

29:12

Working on yourself is an ongoing part of entrepreneurship. Self-doubt will always rear its ugly head, but always know that changing your mindset can change your future. My guest in this episode, Marta Balasz is the epitome of that. She felt unfulfilled in a fast paced corporate environment that ultimately led to burnout. Realising her side hustle …

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Building a five-figure side hustle in six months with Lauren Leopold 24:15

8M ago24:15

24:15

If I can create a five-figure side hustle in 6 months, then so can you. In this episode I share how I went from having an emotional breakdown, realising the job I was promoted into was just plain wrong for me, to creating a five-figure business on the side. You’ll hear about the impact coaching had on me and how I had to get over my negative money …

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Busting BS beliefs to become a Successful Businesswoman with Kim Bunce 30:41

9M ago30:41

30:41

Launching a new business can be scary, especially when it is a complete career change. You need to be able to overcome that fear and lean into the discomfort to make that dream a reality. My guest in this episode, Kim Bunce, did just that. She shares how she dreamed of going from social care worker to interior designer, but spent hours procrastinat…

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Do what the f*ck you want when you want with Lauren Dixon 44:54

9M ago44:54

44:54

The freedom to choose is one of the biggest reasons people want to work for themselves. Being free to choose to spend time with your kids, your friends, or go on that holiday whenever you like. It all comes from flexibility. That’s the power of being your own boss. But how do you go from side hustle to fully-fledged bad ass entrepreneur? In this ep…

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The secret to creating an offer that clients will buy with Lauren Leopold 18:45

10M ago18:45

18:45

So many people make the same mistake when trying to get paying clients. They try launching an offer without doing market research. In this episode I share my market research tips and talk you through the consequences of not doing market research at all, something I disastrously experienced myself back in 2021. You’ll also learn the best ways to gat…

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You need to learn hard and fast to start a business with Shelley Hammond 32:01

10M ago32:01

32:01

Entrepreneurship is not all unicorns and rainbows. Imposter syndrome can hit us all no matter how successful we seem to the outside world. My fabulous guest in this episode, Shelley Hammond, to all intents and purposes is that person. She has over 100,000 followers on Instagram but don’t let that fool you. Fear and self-doubt still affected her, bu…

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From side hustle to 6 figure business with Athina Bluff 27:53

11M ago27:53

27:53

Growing a side hustle to a 6-figure business is no easy feat, but it is totally possible for any aspiring female entrepreneur. My guest today is living proof. In this fascinating episode, Athina reveals the driving forces that made her want to start her own business, how she got her first client and the three things she believes are needed to take …

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What you really need to know about Niching with Lauren Leopold 18:52

11M ago18:52

18:52

Knowing their niche is something I see so many business owners and aspiring business owners struggle with, but it’s the thing that can have one of the biggest impacts on a business’s success. Once you know who you are here to serve it focuses not just your marketing but your services as well. You will no longer be trying to please everyone but focu…

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Corporate Talent Director to full-time Leadership Coach in 7 months with Nicola Pye 30:52

12M ago30:52

30:52

Imagine the feeling of that first day after you hand in your notice and go all in on your own business. How would you feel? Nicola Pye has done just that, and I have the pleasure of interviewing her to find out how she feels now she is officially out of her corporate job and living her dream of running her own business. Nicola tells all about her l…

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Have you got what it takes to run your own business? With Lauren Leopold 26:07

12M ago26:07

26:07

What does it really take to turn your side hustle into a fully fledged badass business? One thing that certainly helps is getting guidance from those who are where you want to be. The people who have been through it all and successfully taken the leap into entrepreneurship. That’s exactly what you get in this episode. I asked my amazing community t…

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Don’t just change your career change your life with Charlie Clarey 29:06

1y ago29:06

29:06

Any woman looking to start a side hustle and leave their 9 to 5 must get things set up the right way to make it a success. The problem is knowing what you need to do to be ready in the first place. Charlie Clarey quit her corporate 9 to 5 to start a marketing business so is the perfect person to show you exactly what it takes to quit. In this episo…

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Overwhelmed in corporate to starting 2 businesses with Emily Rose Dallara 26:45

1y ago26:45

26:45

Starting a side hustle without causing burnout is a real challenge for any woman. Knowing the tips and tricks to make the process as manageable, financially secure and time effective is a huge part of making it a reality. Emily left her day job to start 2 businesses, so is the ideal person to give you the insights you need to start your side hustle…

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Financial services copywriter to self-employed consultant with Rupa Bharadva 38:52

1y ago38:52

38:52

So many women have ambitions of leaving their corporate role to start their own business, but don’t know where to start. They want the freedom to live and create on their own terms. Rupa Bharadva has achieved just that. In this episode Rupa reveals how her life was before she took the leap and tells us why she wanted to make the change in the first…

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Burnt out corporate marketeer to bona fide business owner with Lauren Leopold 28:20

1y ago28:20

28:20

I’m Lauren Leopold, the coach for women looking to start a side hustle and leave their 9 to 5. I have not only coached women to live life on their own terms, but I have also lived it as well. I went from being a disillusioned corporate marketeer to starting my own coaching business on the side. So, I know what it takes to get to where you want to b…

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Quits and Giggles - Trailer 0:57

1y ago0:57

0:57

Welcome to the Quits and Giggles podcast, the show that empowers you to quit your 9 to 5 and work for yourself. I'm your host Lauren Leopold, corporate dropout turned business coach, who has helped over 50 badass women start and grow their dream business on the side of their 9 to 5. I believe that every single woman deserves to live a life of freed…

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Passion to Profit: How Fran monetised her Side Hustle with SHWOS 20:32

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Side Hustle Superstar: How Susie bagged 2 paying clients without touching Insta 18:12

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From Broke AF to Business Coach Queen: How Tapping blew Hannah’s business up! 36:37

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Office Slave to Boss Babe: How Beth took her side hustle full time 44:59

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STOP falling for this BS: The 7 worst business lies on the internet right now 11:56

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First 2 paying clients with no social media: Zabrina's story 16:51

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Fundraiser to Founder: The road to starting your own not-for-profit consultancy with Helen Patrick 25:23

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How Janey bagged her first 3 paying clients WITHOUT social media 19:53

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What you actually need to build and scale a business with Gemma Gilbert 31:07

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Just do it: Teacher to Interior Designer with Nikki Deakin 32:31

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Bossing It in Business - Is it really possible? 32:01

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Creating a career to be proud of after losing both parents with Sarah Connolly 29:26

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Brutal honesty about her first 6 months of business with Nicola Pye 33:34

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From 9 to Thrive: Nurturing an Entrepreneurial Mindset with Christian Baker 42:23

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It’s OK if your business empire isn’t built overnight with Laura Walker 27:46

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From Radio Ad Sales to Interior Designer with Nicole Burnett 27:40

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How to supercharge your business in 2024 (whatever stage you're at) 20:54

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2023’s top tips for aspiring female entrepreneurs to start a side hustle 16:29

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Utilising your network to start & grow your business with Eva Murray 30:44

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It all starts with your mindset with Marta Balasz 29:12

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Building a five-figure side hustle in six months with Lauren Leopold 24:15

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Busting BS beliefs to become a Successful Businesswoman with Kim Bunce 30:41

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Do what the f*ck you want when you want with Lauren Dixon 44:54

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The secret to creating an offer that clients will buy with Lauren Leopold 18:45

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You need to learn hard and fast to start a business with Shelley Hammond 32:01

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From side hustle to 6 figure business with Athina Bluff 27:53

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What you really need to know about Niching with Lauren Leopold 18:52

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Corporate Talent Director to full-time Leadership Coach in 7 months with Nicola Pye 30:52

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Have you got what it takes to run your own business? With Lauren Leopold 26:07

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Don’t just change your career change your life with Charlie Clarey 29:06

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Overwhelmed in corporate to starting 2 businesses with Emily Rose Dallara 26:45

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Financial services copywriter to self-employed consultant with Rupa Bharadva 38:52

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Burnt out corporate marketeer to bona fide business owner with Lauren Leopold 28:20

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Quits and Giggles - Trailer 0:57

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