This episode is a reminder that you don’t have to have it all figured out to start, you just have to be willing to show up as yourself.

Anna and Sarah talk honestly about being unapologetically who you are, the funny, slightly chaotic first business ideas we all start with, and how purpose isn’t something you find once, it’s something that evolves the moment you put yourself out there.

It’s a conversation about confidence that grows through action, not perfection. About how saying yes, trying things publicly, and backing yourself, even when it feels messy changes you in ways you don’t expect.There are laughs throughout, because this isn’t about taking yourself too seriously. It’s about enjoying the process while you’re building something that actually means something to you.

I’m joined by Nicola Jayne Little, coach, business leader, and unapologetic cheerleader for people learning to embrace who they really are.

We talk about the courage it takes to start again, the power in owning your differences, and what happens when you finally stop hiding the parts of yourself that don’t “fit.” Nicola gets real about her journey — the messy bits, the breakthroughs, and the beauty in being totally, brutally honest.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re not quite built for the boxes you’ve been put in, this one’s for you.

✨ B. real. B. brave. B. with Anna Brand.

I’ve never had ADHD coaching and I’ve been skeptical. In this episode, coach and author Owen Ryan joins me for an honest, no-BS conversation about living (and working) with ADHD when labels, routines and tidy tips don’t cut it. We get into time blindness, fixation (hello, Downton Abbey), emotional “crashes,” partner dynamics, and why laughter gives a needed dopamine lift. Owen talks through his person-first approach (not condition-first), how he moved from media into coaching and veterans’ support, and a simple idea that landed for me: find a weekly rhythm, not a rigid routine. If you’ve ever wondered what ADHD support could look like without the hype, or you just want practical ways to turn down the noise, this one’s for you.

Try the mini-experiment we set: track your week for two weeks, notice your natural energy “rhythm,” then design to it.

Note: This is a personal conversation, not medical advice.

Psychologist, author, and businesswoman Michelle Minnikin brings her trademark honesty to this episode of Be With Anna Brand. Michelle talks about what she calls “good girl conditioning” the unspoken rules and expectations that shape how women are meant to behave, and how those patterns can limit confidence, ambition, and authenticity.

We get into her journey of growing up, her work with women (and men) navigating identity and power, and why she believes staying small is a choice. From anger, self-criticism, and judgment, to aging, resilience, and crone energy, Michelle doesn’t hold back.

👉 A quote that stood out: “We evolved as humans to have wise women. They are at the height of their power.”

This one’s raw, real, and full of the stuff most people don’t say out loud. Ashleigh and I dive into the messy middle of life and business, the wins, the wipeouts, and the lessons hiding in both.

We talk openly about living and working with ADHD, the raw truths no one tells you, and how it shapes creativity, confidence, and the way we show up in the world. Expect moments that will make you laugh, nod in agreement, and maybe even rethink the way you see yourself.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re winging it, overthinking it, or just trying to keep your head above water while building something you love, this one’s for you.

In this episode, I sit down with Jeni Smith, and while she is a networking strategist, don’t expect a masterclass on elevator pitches. What we talk about is way more human.

We get into the messy, awkward reality of trying to build real connections, in business and beyond. From feeling like we have to “perform” professionalism, to learning how to just show up and be ourselves, this conversation is honest, funny, and totally unfiltered.

There’s chat about introvert energy, group dynamics, visibility fear, the weird way we view LinkedIn… with the kind of unfiltered back-and-forth that makes you forget we were ever recording.

If you’ve ever cringed at the word “networking,” this one’s for you.

This one’s got it all: flaming toilet rolls, driving to work starkers, a house with ears, and a beautifully honest chat about life, IVF, and starting kickboxing at 54. Mychael Owen joins Anna for a rollercoaster of a conversation that bounces from absurd to emotional and back again.

We talk about what happens when you stop waiting, the business of being human, and how a potato (yes, really) can sometimes do a better job than your glossy marketing brochure. There’s wisdom, wit, and the kind of heart that makes you laugh out loud and then quietly tear up.

You’ll come for the laughs (yes, there’s talk of G-strings and filthy phones), but you’ll stay for the insights.

In this episode, I sit down with Alexander Bell, speaker, strategist, and all-round mind-expander when it comes to how we relate to tech, time, and attention. We talk about why putting your phone in another room makes you 26% more productive, how digital distraction is costing us real human connection, and whether we treat tech better than we treat people (ouch).

But this isn’t just a conversation about business or devices, it’s about life, honesty, and why we’re all secretly addicted to scrolling.

If you're tired of polished and scripted, this one’s for you.