Real-Life Business

I am someone with a lot to say about the school system and how it is ruining our educators and creating a generation of anxious teenagers.This week, after presenting to a room full of year 11 students, I needed to get something off my chest.Focusing on what we DO for a living in life, is the wrong thing to focus on.Focusing on passing the exams and getting the grades to DO a particular role is the wrong thing to focus on.Knowing that we want a change, but agonizing over what we want to change to, is the wrong thing to focus on.We need to start asking ourselves better quality questions:👉 who do we want to be?👉 how do we want to feel?👉 what lifestyle do we want to live?👉 what do we want to be able to achieve?👉 how much do we need to earn?👉 how much time are we prepared to invest in order to earn it?I have discovered that is doesn't matter WHAT I do... it doesn't matter HOW I earn money... it is what that money allows me to do, how that activity makes me feel, what lifestyle I am able to live......how I can fulfil my purpose... THAT is what is important.THAT should be our focus.I'd love to know what you loved about this discussion and if exploring a new way of earning money is something you're curious to learn more about, be sure to DM me via the link below for access to my private Facebook Group - "FIRED UP & FREE" CONNECT HERE 👉 https://linktr.ee/clairemarkwick

When you enter a destination into Google, it gives you directions o the best way of getting there based on where you are now. If Google didn't KNOW where you were starting from, it WOULD NOT be able to calculate the route.The same is true of our goals.If we do not know where we are RIGHT NOW, there is no way in hell that we are going to be able to figure out how to reach our goals... however much we might say we want them.In this episode, I walk you through a really simple, yet effective exercise that I have just redone for myself. It is one of the key tools I reached into my coaching toolkit for, to get me out of my funk, because it's so much easier to plan a route, when we know where we're starting from!!🔥💦🔥💦🔥💦🔥💦🔥💦As always:Be sure to share this episode with a friend you know needs to hear itLet me know what you loved by sharing your takeaways on your socials (tagging me of course)...and if you want to be first to get your hands on my "Get your fire back" ebook, be sure to get into my DMs and let me knowThanks for listening and you can get access to me, my socials and other cool stuff, right here: https://linktr.ee/clairemarkwick

As a coach, promoting the need to build a business that meets the needs of your life, rather than taking over it; to admit that I was burnt out and over it was MASSIVE.I felt like the biggest fraud and honestly, I just wanted the world to swallow me up never to be seen again.I thought about hiding away, coming off socials and going back to full time work - and for a short period, I was really f#$king tempted...But something inside kept calling to me.I couldn't just turn my back on what I can feel in my heart.I KNOW I am here to inspire.I KNOW I am here to lead a movement of FIRED UP parents sick to death of the hum-drum monotony of everyday life.I KNOW there is more available to each and everyone of us who are brave enough to take the steps and make it happen.I'm here for that.I'll ALWAYS be here for that.I just needed to find a different vehicle through which to make it happen!!🔥💦🔥💦🔥💦🔥💦🔥💦🔥💦In this first episode back after a whopping 8 months, I'm sharing my story of burnt out and over it and how I managed to pull myself out of the biggest funk I have found myself in to date, to now be feeling FIRED UP and ready to lead a new charge!This show is here to inspireThis show is here to empowerAnd this show is here to enable you to believe that ACTUALLY I CAN - you can achieve anything that you want and we're gonna do it togetherSo if you're with me, lean in👉 Share what you love on your socials and be sure to tag me in the process👉 Send it to someone who needs to hear it👉 Reach out to grab a copy of my "Get you fire back" eBook...and let's make 2023 f#$king fabulous! 💗CONNECT WITH ME HERE: https://linktr.ee/clairemarkwick

When we decide to go into business for ourselves, it can be super exciting and we can spend our time setting up all the fun stuff, giving little attention to the “boring” “behind the scenes” stuff like policies & procedures, employment contracts and service agreements.  Not only is it less fun to think about, but it can also be an expense we don’t want to incur right at the get go. My guest this week talks us through some of the reasons why we should remove our heads from the sand and face up to some of these things; sharing stories from her own business journey and her experience over her career as a lawyer. Georgina Ryan is a mum, business owner and lawyer at Regional Business Law in Wagga Wagga, NSW.  She is passionate about rural Australia and helping her clients grow their business, by guiding them through all the necessary regulatory red-tape. Through this conversation we chat about::👉 the importance of having service agreements in place👉 how the right documents can actually make our business more valuable👉 how to determine the correct business structure for us👉 the need for open, honest, and confronting conversations👉 how to maintain effective working relationships, and heaps more! Follow Georgina:⭐ Website (revamp coming soon) – https://www.regionalbusinesslaw.com.au/⭐ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiena-ryan-111158135/  About host Claire Markwick:Claire Markwick is a business coach & money mentor for busy business mums.  She supports her clients find confidence, clarity and calm by growing a business they love, that makes them the money they want and doesn’t take over their lives in the process! Follow Claire here:⭐ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/clairemarkwick.reignite⭐ Website - https://www.clairemarkwick.com.au/ Got value from this episode?  Loved the vibe?  Then I invite you to leave a virtual “gratitude tip” right here 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/clairemarkwick

I am feeling a tremendous pull to talk more about money and how we can feel more confident about our personal and business finances and this week I am joined by the perfect guest to do that with!!Natalie Waugh is a mum of two young boys who lives in Townsville, Nth QLD. She’s been a chartered account for nearly 20 years, during which time she’s worked as a Business Advisor, Finance Manager across Asia Pacific, Financial Business Systems Analyst and Business Risk Consultant within international accounting firms, global engineering, procurement and construction companies and non-profit organisations. After having her kids, she transitioned from the 9-5 and studied integrative health and life coaching, and now runs two business, one focusing on changing lives and creating abundance through health, wellness and low-tox. Living; and the other as a money mentor, profit strategist, and Certified Profit First Professional, helping women entrepreneurs take control of their cash and create understanding around their finances, so they’re able to build sustainable, profitable businesses with a whole bunch less stress. Through this conversation we chat about:👉 the importance of having awareness of where our money goes👉 keeping our business and personal spending SEPARATE, even as a sole trader👉 how to manage income fluctuations👉 the concept of bank account accounting (something very dear to my heart 😉) Follow Natalie:⭐ Website – www.nataliewaugh.com⭐ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/_natwaugh/⭐ Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/nataliewaughcoaching⭐ 2 free chapters of Profit First book - www.nataliewaugh.com/free-gift.   About host Claire Markwick:Claire Markwick is a business coach & money mentor for busy business mums.  She supports her clients find confidence, clarity and calm by growing a business they love, that makes them the money they want and doesn’t take over their lives in the process! Follow Claire here:⭐ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/clairemarkwick.reignite⭐ Website - https://www.clairemarkwick.com.au/ Got value from this episode?  Loved the vibe?  Then I invite you to leave a virtual “gratitude tip” right here 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/clairemarkwick

I have always said that we can learn so many business lessons from parenting, and parenting lessons from business and this week I am stoked to bring you a conversation doing just that!! I am joined by midwife, maternal child health nurse and infant & child sleep consultant Jazz Kostov and we chat about all the synergies between business and parenting as well as how best to manage ourselves and our households with little ones in tow. Jazz is a mumma from the Mornington Penisula, who loves seeing parents confidence grow so they can have off-routine days, take trips and fit in the things they love to do while navigating their baby’s sleep needs with ease. Follow Jazz:⭐ Website – https://www.letssleep.com.au/⭐ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lets__sleep/⭐ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1793672857487596  About host Claire Markwick:Claire Markwick is a business coach & money mentor for busy business mums.  She supports her clients find confidence, clarity and calm by growing a business they love, that makes them the money they want and doesn’t take over their lives in the process! Follow Claire here:⭐ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/clairemarkwick.reignite⭐ Website - https://www.clairemarkwick.com.au/ Got value from this episode?  Loved the vibe?  Then I invite you to leave a virtual “gratitude tip” right here 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/clairemarkwick

There are so many reasons that we start our own business and none more important than to save someone’s life – exactly the driving force behind my guest this week. Alanna Ball is the creator of the Women in Safety Network and is a true leader of people, equality and change. She is a passionate and well recognised leader in health and safety for the way she is actively empowering thousands of professionals and driving rapid change for females to bring their best selves to work.   In this conversation we chat about the power of legacy; the importance of just STARTING something and improving along the way; and the power behind having a fierce belief in ourself and what we stand for. Alanna works with health and safety professionals as well as organisations to come to human-centred outcomes and LOVES what she does.   As a working mum to three little humans, she brings realistic, values driven conversations to life, something you can wholeheartedly feel through this episode.  Enjoy! Follow Alanna:⭐ Website – www.womeninsafety.net⭐ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/womeninsafety/⭐ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alannaballwomeninsafety/  About host Claire Markwick:Claire Markwick is a business coach & money mentor for busy business mums.  She supports her clients find confidence, clarity and calm by growing a business they love, that makes them the money they want and doesn’t take over their lives in the process! Follow Claire here:⭐ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/clairemarkwick.reignite⭐ Website - https://www.clairemarkwick.com.au/ Got value from this episode?  Loved the vibe?  Then I invite you to leave a virtual “gratitude tip” right here 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/clairemarkwick

Let’s face it, analysing our numbers is not usually something high on the priority list for a lot of entrepreneurs!!  In fact the very thought of doing so may fill you with dread and deep rooted anxiety?! But here’s the thing.  Money is the lifeblood of our business and I am passionate about education and empowerment in this space, because when we have our finances under control, EVERYTHING else will just click into place. When I meet like-minded people, I geek out on the conversation, and my guest this week is one of those epic souls.  Sara Verheyen is the owner of Mareish Books, a bookkeeping and CFO services company where she helps entrepreneurs embrace the numbers side of their business. She lives in Texas with her husband and two kids and in this conversation, we chat about how we can feel less intimidated by our numbers and learn to use them to make better decisions in our business. Follow Sara:⭐ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/mareishbooks/⭐ Cash Flow Forecaster tool – https://www.mareishbooks.com/cff⭐ Profits Affogato Podcast: https://www.mareishbooks.com/podcasts/profits-affogato-podcast  About host Claire Markwick:Claire Markwick is a business coach & money mentor for busy business mums.  She supports her clients find confidence, clarity and calm by growing a business they love, that makes them the money they want and doesn’t take over their lives in the process! Follow Claire here:⭐ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/clairemarkwick.reignite⭐ Website - https://www.clairemarkwick.com.au/ Got value from this episode?  Loved the vibe?  Then I invite you to leave a virtual “gratitude tip” right here 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/clairemarkwick

In the online world it is really easy to find stack loads of information on how to improve our weaknesses and get better that things, but my guest this week believes we are looking at things all wrong.Perhaps we’re not supposed to be masters of it all?What if, instead, the real key is to hone in on our strengths? In this conversation with leadership coach and strengths expert, Anne Koopmann-Schmidt, we chat about how to identify our strengths, how they may be perceived by others and how we can inject more of what we love into our day. Anne is a Leadership Coach, Facilitator and Speaker who works with individuals and organisations to empower courageous leaders.Throughout her 10 year career as an award-winning leader in the Engineering industry, she has learned first-hand what it takes to be a courageous leader.Anne believes that everyone has the power to drive change to create a world where we can celebrate our perfect imperfections in diversity.Through her work, Anne equips individuals with the key leadership skills needed to build their courage, confidence and resilience, embrace vulnerability, learn impactful communication strategies and create space for open and trusted relationships and nurture the individual strengths of others. Follow Anne:⭐ Website - www.annekoopmann.com⭐ LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/annekoopmann⭐ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/annekoopmann_leadlikeyou/⭐ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjqAyzbmRIX_5CSKvh8OH2Q⭐ Free 5 Day Strengths Challenge - https://annekoopmann.kartra.com/page/strengths_challenge  About host Claire Markwick:Claire Markwick is a business coach & money mentor for busy business mums.  She supports her clients find confidence, clarity and calm by growing a business they love, that makes them the money they want and doesn’t take over their lives in the process! Follow Claire here:⭐ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/clairemarkwick.reignite⭐ Website - https://www.clairemarkwick.com.au/ Got value from this episode?  Loved the vibe?  Then I invite you to leave a virtual “gratitude tip” right here 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/clairemarkwick

I am sure we have all been in situations where someone near and dear to us has said something that has impacted how we feel about our business?  Perhaps they have burst our bubble, perhaps they have questioned our latest idea, or sown a seed of doubt in our minds by a stray comment… This week on the show, I am chatting with relationship expert Leeza Marie about how we can ensure we have healthy relationships with the people around us, so as to retain, not drain our energy! We chat about the importance of taking responsibility, creating healthy boundaries and how repeated arguments can offer us feedback into what we’re not always willing to admit. Follow Leeza:⭐ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/leeza.macauley⭐ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/leeza_marie_ About host Claire Markwick:Claire Markwick is a business coach & money mentor for busy business mums.  She supports her clients find confidence, clarity and calm by growing a business they love, that makes them the money they want and doesn’t take over their lives in the process! Follow Claire here:⭐ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/clairemarkwick.reignite⭐ Website - https://www.clairemarkwick.com.au/ Got value from this episode?  Loved the vibe?  Then I invite you to leave a virtual “gratitude tip” right here 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/clairemarkwick

Tired of the traditional way of doing things, lawyers Rhys Bower and business partner Nick Wood decided to break the status quo and create a legal firm they are proud to be at the helm of.This conversation is a great mix of pro-tips and real-life stories, where Rhys and I chat about the importance of creating a business we love, that aligns with what’s important and fits into our family life.Rhys also talks about how building networks with the right people can be incredibly valuable no matter where on the business journey we are and shares some practical information on what legal professionals can do to support small business.Rhys’s legal career has been a varied one.  He represented the federal and state governments while working as a lawyer for top tier firm Clayton Utz; lectured in law at the Australian National University; ran a youth focused community legal centre; was an editor of the Federal Law Review and has been published in a legal academic journal.He and his young family, then moved to regional NSW where he has been practising as a solicitor since 2012. Follow Rhys:⭐ Website - https://www.bowerwood.com.au/ About host Claire Markwick:Claire Markwick is a business coach & money mentor for busy business mums.  She supports her clients find confidence, clarity and calm by growing a business they love, that makes them the money they want and doesn’t take over their lives in the process! Follow Claire here:⭐ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/clairemarkwick.reignite⭐ Website - https://www.clairemarkwick.com.au/ Got value from this episode?  Loved the vibe?  Then I invite you to leave a virtual “gratitude tip” right here 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/clairemarkwick

When mum of 3, Jane, saw a need for gorgeous, quality children’s footwear that didn’t break the bank, she had an “insane” idea (her words) and Millwoods shoes was born!Being regionally based in Wagga Wagga NSW, Jane worked tirelessly to deliver an online shopping experience that took the guesswork out of kids shoe sizing and it wasn't long before mums also began to crave the same style and comfort as their kids!Jane answered the call by heading back to the design board to bring to life a women's range of stylish, fashion forward and ultra-comfortable shoes. Perfect for all occasions -  the mum on her feet, a casual catch up or elevated office wear, Millwoods shoes have become a timeless and versatile addition to any wardrobe. Building a brand and a business with no shoe design, or even retail experience, while raising a young family might be a daunting prospect to some and Jane has herself, described her choices as insanity at times; but with a strong enough WHY and a “give it a crack” attitude, Jane has made it work.In this conversation, we chat about her journey and the very real conversations she has had to have with herself, her partner and her accountant along the way!!! Follow Jane:⭐ Website - https://millwoods.com.au/⭐ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/millwoods⭐ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Millwoodshoes  About host Claire Markwick:Claire Markwick is a business coach for busy business mums.  She supports her clients find more confidence, clarity and calm by growing a business they love, that makes them the money they want and doesn’t take over their lives in the process! Follow Claire here:⭐ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/clairemarkwick.reignite⭐ Website - https://www.clairemarkwick.com.au/ Got value from this episode?  Loved the vibe?  Then I invite you to leave a virtual “gratitude tip” right here 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/clairemarkwick

We don’t go into business intending to fail, yet the very thought of doing so can keep us awake at night and add a mountain of stress to our lives.  My guest this week has made a career out of working with “failing” businesses, supporting them to either turn things around, or move on to the next chapter in the entrepreneurial journey. He comes with a scary title - Registered Liquidator – but Tony Lane is so much more than that! With a career spanning over 30 years, Tony has established a knowledge bank of business and commercial experience that is hugely valuable to anyone prepared to listen.  He prides himself on focusing on the people behind the business, because the scars of business dreams not working out, can last long after the creditors have been dealt with. In this conversation, Tony talks to us about simple things we can do to set us up with solid foundations and demystifies what business failure even means. A father, husband, business analyst, academic, entrepreneur and self-confessed under-achiever, Tony takes the complex and turns it into simple, digestible takeaway messages that won’t leave you checking for your wallet or purse. Follow Tony:⭐ Website - www.beaconadvisory.com.au⭐ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-lane-ca/ About host Claire Markwick:Claire Markwick is a business coach for busy business mums.  She supports her clients to grow a business they love, that makes them money and doesn’t drive them to lose their shit in the process! Follow Claire here:⭐ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/clairemarkwick.reignite⭐ Website - https://www.clairemarkwick.com.au/⭐ Real-Life Business HUB - https://www.clairemarkwick.com.au/rlbhub  Loved the vibe of the show?  Then you can show you support right here 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/clairemarkwick

There are always two things that can be true.  We can be an overwhelmed, burnt-out mess; or we can be on the verge of something magnificent.  We can feel guilt we’re not spending enough time with our kids; or we can feel pride that we’re being the example of forging our own path.  We can play the victim; or we can play the victor. Everyday, in everything that we do, we have a choice.  And the choices we make, affect the energy we give off, which ultimately impacts the abundance we feel in our life and business. This week I am bringing back a familiar face to the show, Melissa Judd, to dive into this, so we can discover how to better manage ourselves, to positively influence the bottom line of our business, without burning ourselves out in the process. Mel is the founder of Integra Healing Co.  She is a qualified Life Coach, Cognitive Behavioural Coach (CBT), Solution-based Counsellor and Trauma Practitioner who works one-on-one with clients to identify and eliminate behaviours and attitudes that are holding them back from becoming the best version of themselves. As someone with a history of depression, anxiety and disordered eating, Mel is passionate about helping people, particularly teenage girls, overcome their inner struggles, leading them to live their most fulfilled and content lives. She knows firsthand that life isn’t perfect and that even when you know all the theory, you still have bad days, you still make poor choices, and you still stuff up.  That is what makes us human. 🎙 Listen to Ep12 – The mess of life, is life, with Mel Judd HERE >> Follow Mel:⭐ Website - https://meljudd.com/⭐ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/integrahealingco/  About host Claire Markwick:Claire Markwick is an accountant and business coach for busy business mums.  She supports her clients to grow a business they love, that makes them money and doesn’t drive them to loose their shit in the process! Follow Claire here:⭐ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/clairemarkwick.reignite⭐ Website - https://www.clairemarkwick.com.au/  Loved the vibe of the show?  You can show you support right here 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/clairemarkwick

As a mum of young children, it can be easy to think that once the kids are older, we will have more time “for us” and our business dreams, but my guest this week knows this is a complete fallacy. Emma Lagerlow is a life coach, blogger and founder of Mummaste.  She supports mums who are raising tweens and teens to overcome overwhelm and reclaim their sense of self; and is passionate about reminding mums to prioritise self-care, so they grow their self-love and create a more fulfilling life in the midst of the chaos that occurs in family life with older kids. In this very real conversation we talk about the importance of making the decision to do “the thing” we want to do NOW and not let the age of our kids dictate our life.  We talk about the impact of those decisions on family finances and our relationship with our partner; the importance of knowing what we want to share with the world and how we can help control the tornado of emotions that comes from growing a business and raising a family at the same time. Get in touch with Emma here:⭐ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/mummaste⭐ Email: hello@mummaste.com⭐ Website: https://www.mummaste.com/ 🎙 Listen to Ep35 – What I have learnt about Self-Talk mentioned in this episode here >> LISTEN NOW About host Claire Markwick:Claire Markwick is an accountant and business coach for busy business mums.  She supports her clients to grow a business they love, that makes them money and doesn’t drive them to lose their shit in the process! Follow Claire here:⭐ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/clairemarkwick.reignite⭐ Website - https://www.clairemarkwick.com.au/ Loved the vibe of the show?  Then you can show you support right here 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/clairemarkwick

A year ago, almost to the day, I released the very first episode of the Real-Life Business podcast and had a fabulous conversation with fashion designer, dress maker, model, business owner & mum Jessica Keller. 12 months on, after having her second baby and battling the on again, off again restrictions to face to face learning imposed through COVID, I was keen to catch up with Jess to hear how things have been going. We talk business, we talk motherhood, we talk day care, housework, exercise, budgeting, big goals, big fears and get very raw and open about mental health.  I can’t wait to share this “real-talk” episode with you so sit back, relax and enjoy… Get in touch with Jess here:⭐ https://sewmeschool.com.au/⭐ https://www.facebook.com/sewmeaus⭐ https://www.instagram.com/sewmeaustralia/?hl=en 🎙 Listen to Jess & I chat a year ago >> EPISODE 1 About host Claire Markwick:Claire Markwick is an accountant and business coach for busy business mums.  She supports her clients to grow a business they love, that makes them money and doesn’t drive them to lose their shit in the process! Follow Claire here:⭐ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/clairemarkwick.reignite⭐ Website - https://www.clairemarkwick.com.au/ Loved the vibe of the show?  Then you can show you support right here 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/clairemarkwick

Imagine finding out that the way we have been trying to operate in our business, goes against our very DNA… Imagine discovering there is a whole new way we could be looking at things that would remove the frustration, bitterness, resentment, and disappointment…would you be curious? That’s exactly what my guest this week supports her clients to do. Using tools such as Human Design and Gene Keys, Emma Purcell works with her clients to unlock THEIR inner genius and decondition from the social norms.  When we can understand what we are here to do and how we are meant to do it, it opens so many doors to a more fulfilling, satisfying, EASY business. Emma is the world’s leading Conscious Creation Strategist who powerfully unlocks unique genius and inspires conscious creativity in some of the world’s wisest leaders; and in this conversation, she shares some of that wisdom with us; so sit back, relax and enjoy… WANT TO DIVE DEEPER?Emma will be facilitating a session in the Real-Life Business HUB on HOW we can start to tap into our inner genius on 3rd May 2022.  If you’re itching to be a part of this session, get into my Insta DMs or send me an email (claire@reignitepc.com.au) and get yourself on the list! 👍 Follow Emma:⭐ Links - https://linktr.ee/consciouscreators About host Claire Markwick:Claire Markwick is an accountant and business coach for busy business mums.  She supports her clients to grow a business they love, that makes them money and doesn’t drive them to lose their shit in the process! Follow Claire here:⭐ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/clairemarkwick.reignite⭐ Website - https://www.clairemarkwick.com.au/  Loved the vibe of the show?  Then you can show you support right here 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/clairemarkwick

We can reach a point in our career where money is suddenly not the biggest driver or marker of success.  My guest this week has taken the plunge to leave a secure HR career and go ALL IN on her dream business, and she shares all the ups and downs that come with a decision like that with a hubby and kids to consider…Michelle is an Authorised Marriage Celebrant at Love Michelle Boyd, who doesn’t do things by halves!  She started her business in the wedding industry in what can only be described as the worst timing ever – AKA – COVID; but has pushed through the emotional and financial ups and downs to go all in on something she loves.Her corporate background is in HR, and Michelle also settles her creative urges through public speaking and community theatre.  She's a self-professed dreamer and pinches herself with how lucky she is, making a living from sharing her gift of the gab and being there to share the special moments in the lives of her clients.A mother of 4 young adult children, and step mum to another, plus 3 grandkids, her life is full and interesting, and she wouldn't have it any other way! Follow Michelle:⭐ Website - https://www.lovemichelleboyd.com/⭐ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/lovemichelleboyd⭐ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lovemichelleboyd/  About host Claire Markwick:Claire Markwick is an accountant and business coach for busy business mums.  She supports her clients to grow a business they love, that makes them money and doesn’t drive them to loose their shit in the process! Follow Claire here:⭐ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/clairemarkwick.reignite⭐ Website - https://www.clairemarkwick.com.au/  Loved this conversation?  You can support the show here 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/clairemarkwick

Welcome back to season 3 of the Real-Life Business podcast and I wanted to start this season with a very important question – what do I give a shit about? I’m having so many conversations lately with people who are feeling uninspired, unenthused, lacking motivation, craving simplicity, craving change, craving energy and excitement; that I thought this a good place to start. 👉 It is normal to go through ebbs and flows in business.👉 It is normal to have some things that we love to do, and others that require us to dig a little deeper into our reserves to find the energy to do it …however, if we find we are constantly feeling drained at the end of each day and are starting to resent our businesses, then it is time for a very real, raw and honest check in! Grab a pen and paper to jot down the journal prompts from today’s episode and give yourself the time to honestly reflect about where it is your business is heading… About host Claire Markwick:Claire Markwick is an accountant and business coach for busy business mums.  She supports her clients to grow a business they love, that makes them money and doesn’t drive them to loose their shit in the process! Follow Claire here:⭐ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/clairemarkwick.reignite⭐ Website - https://www.clairemarkwick.com.au/☕ Loved the vibe of the show?  You can support me and my “real-life” movement right here 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/clairemarkwick

This is your sneak peak into season 3!! ⭐ LIVE: Friday 1st April 2022 ⭐ I cannot wait to be back in your ears and this week, I want to give you a sneak peak of what is coming up on the show this season!If you're new to listening, Real-Life Business is for the busy business mum with a million balls in the air.  This show aims to normalise the fact that noone has their shit together 100% of the time and that we all have stuff going on behind the scenes that impacts our business. Season 3 is going to bring you a blend of 3 types of conversation: 👉 Real-TalkThe much loved Real-Talk conversations are casual, candid, REAL conversations with business mums doing their thang!  We talk about the ups, the downs, the challenges, the wins, the conversations, the decisions, the arguments, the celebrations and everything in between.  Nothing is off limits and anything goes.  Think inspiration, validation and normalisation!! 👉 Pro TipsThis season I am bringing Pro Tips to the show.  I have some amazing people in my network and I want to tap into their wisdom to share it with you and support you to find confidence, clarity and calm in your business.  We'll be having conversations on finding purpose, managing our money, keeping on top of our bookkeeping, structuring our business, raising finance, marketing, self care and HEAPS more!! 👉 Claire's TakeThe mini solo episodes with me are back to, where I share my take, my thoughts and my insight on a variety of different topics...and this is where we're starting this season...Episode 40 goes live Friday 1st April and I'll be talking about how we can get clear on what we give a shit about!!If we want to have the energy, the resilience, the inspiration, the confidence in our business, we need to make sure we're doing something we care about.  This is a fresh take on how to think about what that looks like and I can't wait to share it with you! Connect with me⭐  WEBSITE >> https://www.clairemarkwick.com.au/⭐  INSTA >> https://www.instagram.com/clairemarkwick.reignite⭐  FACEBOOK >> https://www.facebook.com/cmreignite ☕ SUPPORT THE SHOW >> ☕ Buy me a coffee