Are you going through an identity shift and wondering if it’s time to be out with the old in with the new so you can improve your business? It’s the year of the horse - it’s time to go full speed ahead!🌱

If you’re in the middle of an identity shift, craving out with the old in with the new energy, or asking yourself how to improve your business without burning it all down, this conversation will hit. In this episode, I sit down with Alka Martine, a recovered eating disorder survivor turned Buddhist psychologist and holistic wellness business mentor, to talk about identity shifts, shedding old versions of ourselves, limiting beliefs and how to improve your business by doing less, not more.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:04 Identity shifts and the weird in-between season

12:17 Limiting beliefs and how they are blocking you from seeing how to improve your business

19:31 Out with the old, in with the new - letting go of outdated identities

26:51 How to improve your business without burning out

34:43 The year of the horse energy and taking aligned action

If you’ve been feeling stuck between versions of yourself, this episode is everything you need to hear as we transition away from the year of the snake, in to year of the horse energy!

Together we dive into:

• Why an identity shift is required before you can truly improve your business
• How out with the old, in with the new applies to your habits, beliefs and business model
• The link between limiting beliefs, self-worth and how to improve your business sustainably
• Why the year of the horse energy is about movement, not hustle 🐎
• How doing less can actually be the fastest way to improve your business

Ready for your own out with the old in with the new energy in this year of the horse? Learn how to start your own online business using my signature programme, The Freedom Model Method Foundations. Find out more about it here!

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About The Remote CEO Podcast:

This podcast is for freedom-seeking online entrepreneurs, offering practical, actionable advice to help you step up into your new role as CEO by building an online business that works for you - not one you work for.

Hosted by Sophie Biggerstaff, an online business mentor, e-commerce founder, mental health advocate, and full-time digital nomad. 🙋‍♀️

👆Want to start an online business? Take my quiz to help you get started

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Should I quit my job and move abroad to start an online business for a better quality of life? 💭This is the question so many high-achieving freedom-seeking women are asking.

In this episode of The Remote CEO Life Podcast, I’m sharing a real-life expansion story from my guest Alex Kennedy, a solopreneur, mindset coach and shuffle dance teacher who quit her job and started an online business so she could move abroad to thrive in life in Costa Rica.

We talk all about choosing yourself and why that’s the most powerful thing you can do if you’re dreaming of creating a freedom-filled lifestyle for yourself. We get into the reality of what it takes to actually quit your job, move abroad and start an online business without burning out. Even inspiring her parents to move abroad and start a business themselves!!

Alex’s story is proof that when you’re brave enough to choose yourself and start an online business - “everything is figure-out-able.”

If you’ve been wondering, should I quit my job? How do I start an online business? Or could I really move abroad and make it work? This episode is here to inspire your first actions towards your life of freedom!

TIMESTAMPS

03:21 Should I quit my job? Signs it’s time to choose yourself

09:17 How Alex went from hairdresser to shuffle dance teacher, allowing her to move abroad

14:55 Moving abroad and starting an online business in Costa Rica

22:32 Mindset shifts Alex made when starting an online business

29:40 Why choosing yourself is the most powerful act of self-care

We talk about:

• How to know when it’s time to quit your job and go all in on your dreams
• Why choosing yourself is key to building a freedom lifestyle
• The mindset shifts you’ll need to move abroad and start an online business

Connect with Alex Kennedy:

Instagram: @alexnicolekennedy

Shuffle Dance Account: @shuffleshred

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About The Remote CEO Podcast:

This podcast is for freedom-seeking online entrepreneurs, offering practical, actionable advice to help you step up into your new role as CEO by building an online business that works for you - not one you work for.

Hosted by Sophie Biggerstaff, an online business mentor, e-commerce founder, mental health advocate, and full-time digital nomad. 🙋‍♀️

👆Want to start an online business? Take my quiz to help you get started

👆 Want to achieve more freedom in your life? Find out how you can make it happen in my free masterclass.

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Are limiting beliefs secretly holding you back from success in business?

You might be doing everything right - showing up, creating offers, taking action - but nothing’s actually shifting. If you feel stuck at 5K months or can’t seem to break through to the next level, it’s probably not your strategy holding you back. It’s your subconscious and your limiting beliefs.

In which case, it’s time to rewire your brain to get unstuck! Listen to this episode to find out how.

In this episode, I’m joined by Jess Pinili, a business strategist and subconscious mentor who specialises in helping women rewire their brains for success. We talk about how limiting beliefs shape your business mindset, the internal resistance that sabotages your growth, and why your nervous system plays a bigger role than you might think when it comes to creating and sustaining success in business.

Together we dive into:

- Why action alone doesn’t create success in business (especially if you’re stuck at 5K, 10K or 50K months)
- How limiting beliefs and your subconscious are ruling your success in business, and what to do about it
- What happens when your nervous system isn’t regulated enough to receive the success in business you desire
- How to stop capping your income by rewiring your brain
- Rewiring your brain and reprogramming your limiting beliefs to start a business, no matter how much money you have

If you’re ready to actually release your limiting beliefs and stop repeating the same patterns, this is your reminder that it’s not about doing more - it’s about healing and rewiring the brain and limiting beliefs that are keeping you stuck.

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#limitingbeliefs #successinbusiness #rewireyourbrain #personaldevelopment #entrepreneurship #mindset #mindsetwork #subconsciousreprogramming #growthmindset

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About The Remote CEO Podcast:

This podcast is for freedom-seeking online entrepreneurs, offering practical, actionable advice to help you step up into your new role as CEO by building an online business that works for you - not one you work for.

Hosted by Sophie Biggerstaff, an online business mentor, e-commerce founder, mental health advocate, and full-time digital nomad. 🙋‍♀️

👆Want to start an online business? Take my quiz to help you get started

👆 Want to achieve more freedom in your life? Find out how you can make it happen in my free masterclass.

👆Need online business advice? Get my best business tips directly in your inbox by signing up to my newsletter

👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to hear more conversations about starting and growing an online business.

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Ready for a real new year glow up that actually changes how you live, work and feel in 2026?

In this episode of The Remote CEO Life Podcast, I walk you through my personal new year glow-up reflection process and how I’m using it to intentionally shape my 2026 goals. I share how reviewing 2025 through the lens of mental health, energy, business and simplicity has completely changed how I approach growth, success and self-improvement.

You’ll learn:

• My exact year-in-review process and how to do your own new year glow-up reflection
• Why life is short and how that realisation should shape your 2026 goals
• How simplifying your business, finances and relationships leads to better results
• The importance of nervous system regulation when it comes to success and growth
• How to spot what drains your energy vs what fuels your motivation
• Why goal setting needs to work with your lifestyle, not against it
• How personal development and mental health directly impact entrepreneurship and financial freedom

If you want a calmer, more intentional 2026 new year glow up that supports your 2026 goals, mental health and lifestyle, this episode will help you reflect, reset and move forward with clarity - listen now to The Remote CEO Life Podcast.

#newyearglowup #2026goals #newyearplanning #selfimprovement #personaldevelopment #mentalhealth #financialfreedom #entrepreneurship

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About The Remote CEO Podcast:

This podcast is for freedom-seeking online entrepreneurs, offering practical, actionable advice to help you step up into your new role as CEO by building an online business that works for you - not one you work for.

Hosted by Sophie Biggerstaff, an online business mentor, e-commerce founder, mental health advocate, and full-time digital nomad. 🙋‍♀️

👆Want to start an online business? Take my quiz to help you get started

👆 Want to achieve more freedom in your life? Find out how you can make it happen in my free masterclass.

👆Need online business advice? Get my best business tips directly in your inbox by signing up to my newsletter

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What if the reason you feel stuck isn't because you're failing, but because you're overthinking everything and living out of alignment? In this episode of The Remote CEO Life Podcast, I’m joined by coach and Belgium born photographer Michèle Sennesael to talk about what it really means to stop second-guessing yourself, rebuild your self-belief, and create a business and life that feels aligned - on your own terms.

After walking away from burnout in the fast-paced world of journalism, Michèle rebuilt her life through creativity, coaching and deep personal growth. Today, she helps female entrepreneurs transform self-doubt into presence, clarity and confidence.

This is an episode for anyone tired of performing, pleasing or pushing - and ready to start trusting themselves again.

In this episode we discuss:

- Why so many entrepreneurs leave 9–5 jobs only to recreate burnout
- The power of alignment over approval
- How to stop overthinking and trust your decisions
- Tools to rebuild self-belief when you feel stuck
- How sensitivity and intuition can become business strengths
- What true freedom looks like as a female entrepreneur

This conversation is your reminder to slow down, get present, and come back to yourself. Learn how to stop overthinking and start building a life and business that feels truly aligned on The Remote CEO Life Podcast.

👥 Connect with Michèle Sennesael:

🌐 Website

📸 Instagram

💼 LinkedIn

#howtostopoverthinking #selfbelief #alignment #femaleentrepreneur #burnoutrecovery #authenticbusiness #freedomlifestyle #remotelife

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About The Remote CEO Podcast:

This podcast is for freedom-seeking online entrepreneurs, offering practical, actionable advice to help you step up into your new role as CEO by building an online business that works for you - not one you work for.

Hosted by Sophie Biggerstaff, an online business mentor, e-commerce founder, mental health advocate, and full-time digital nomad. 🙋‍♀️

👆Want to start an online business? Take my quiz to help you get started

👆 Want to achieve more freedom in your life? Find out how you can make it happen in my free masterclass.

👆Need online business advice? Get my best business tips directly in your inbox by signing up to my newsletter

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Scared of investing, but know it could be the key to you unlocking your own personal version of wealth and financial freedom? This episode of The Remote CEO Life Podcast will help you debunk and change your mindset on investing and identify if building wealth and financial freedom through an investment portfolio could be something for you.

To walk us through this hot topic, I’m joined by Hannah Mayfield - a qualified financial adviser and founder of What Is Wealth - to talk all things investing, financial freedom and building wealth, specifically when you’re self-employed.

Hannah shares her personal journey into finance, breaks down common money mindset blocks, and reveals practical steps for how to start investing - even if you're new, overwhelmed or afraid of taking risks.

Please note: This episode is for inspirational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always consult a qualified financial adviser before making any investment decisions.

What we cover in this episode:

- What true wealth really means (and why it’s more than just money)
- Why investing is the ultimate cheat code to freedom
- The mindset shift to help you stop seeing money as a risk
- How compound interest can change your future (even with small amounts)
- Simple ways to get started if you’re new to investing
- Why building wealth is an emotional and practical journey
- How your business income can support long-term freedom through smart investing

If you’ve been stuck in fear or waiting for the “right time” to start investing - this conversation is for you.

Learn how investing can be a powerful tool to build financial freedom and create a life where you can afford to take time off when it matters most.

Connect with Hannah Mayfield:

📸 Instagram: @hannahwhatiswealth

🎁 Freebie: 5-day email course on index investing basics: www.whatiswealth.io/learn

#investing #financialfreedom #compoundinterest #buildingwealth #moneytips #entrepreneurmindset #femalefounders #remotelife

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About The Remote CEO Podcast:

This podcast is for freedom-seeking online entrepreneurs, offering practical, actionable advice to help you step up into your new role as CEO by building an online business that works for you - not one you work for.

Hosted by Sophie Biggerstaff, an online business mentor, e-commerce founder, mental health advocate, and full-time digital nomad. 🙋‍♀️

👆Want to start an online business? Take my quiz to help you get started

👆 Want to achieve more freedom in your life? Find out how you can make it happen in my free masterclass.

👆Need online business advice? Get my best business tips directly in your inbox by signing up to my newsletter

👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to hear more conversations about starting and growing an online business.

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Ever found yourself feeling like you’re in the midst of a midlife crisis? What if that “midlife crisis” was actually the start of your most powerful life and business transformation yet?

In this episode of The Remote CEO Life Podcast, I’m joined by Victoria Lefebre, certified holistic midlife strategist and international best-selling author, to talk about what really happens during perimenopause and how you can find yourself again after a midlife crisis with confidence and clarity.

With over 25 years in the wellness industry, Victoria shares her journey from burnout to bold reinvention - closing her wellness studio, moving to the Caribbean, and writing her book Chaos, Clarity, and Confidence.

This episode shares some excellent examples of how nervous system regulation is the true foundation of confidence and why so many women feel lost, stuck, or dismissed during this chapter of life.

🎧 In this episode, we discuss:

- How to know if you’re in a midlife crisis or on the edge of personal transformation
- Why confidence in midlife starts with nervous system regulation
- Misconceptions around perimenopause and how to advocate for your body
- The truth about burnout, hormone shifts, and emotional overwhelm
- How to reclaim your voice, your rhythm, and your freedom in entrepreneurship
- The power of taking the leap before clarity comes

Listen now if you're navigating career change, burnout, or just feel like you've lost yourself in a midlife crisis - this conversation is your sign that it's time to reclaim your power.

Connect with Victoria:

📸 Instagram: @victoria_lifestrategist

📘 Book: Chaos, Clarity and Confidence: Finding YOU Again

🎁 Free Guide: Free Midlife Reset

#midlifecrisis #howtofindyourself #confidence #entrepreneurship #perimenopause #nervoussystemregulation #womenshealth #personaldevelopment

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About The Remote CEO Podcast:

This podcast is for freedom-seeking online entrepreneurs, offering practical, actionable advice to help you step up into your new role as CEO by building an online business that works for you - not one you work for.

Hosted by Sophie Biggerstaff, an online business mentor, e-commerce founder, mental health advocate, and full-time digital nomad. 🙋‍♀️

👆Want to start an online business? Take my quiz to help you get started

👆 Want to achieve more freedom in your life? Find out how you can make it happen in my free masterclass.

👆Need online business advice? Get my best business tips directly in your inbox by signing up to my newsletter

👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to hear more conversations about starting and growing an online business.

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What if your business could run without you? Operational efficiency (aka creating systems, automations and hiring a VA) might just be the secret weapon that frees your time, scales your growth, and brings back your sanity in your online business.

In this episode of The Remote CEO Life, I chat with business operations expert Emily Hatton to explore how online business owners can create operational efficiency through smart automation and systems. We talk about real founder mistakes when hiring a VA, systems that save hours, and the mindset shifts needed to finally step away from the day-to-day chaos.

You’ll learn:

- The difference between being busy and being effective
- Why automating your business is non-negotiable for growth
- How to create systems that support your freedom
- The most common bottlenecks in business operations
- When and what to delegate when hiring a VA (and when not to)

If you're ready to achieve operational efficiency in your online business, automate the right tasks, and run a business that doesn't run you, this episode is a must-listen.

Follow Emily on Instagram @emilyhattonbusiness and @femalefounderspace

LinkedIn: Emily Hatton

#operationalefficiency #automation #businessoperations #systemization #delegation #hireavirtualassistant #onlinebusiness #freedomfocused

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About The Remote CEO Podcast:

This podcast is for freedom-seeking online entrepreneurs, offering practical, actionable advice to help you step up into your new role as CEO by building an online business that works for you - not one you work for.

Hosted by Sophie Biggerstaff, an online business mentor, e-commerce founder, mental health advocate, and full-time digital nomad. 🙋‍♀️

👆Want to start an online business? Take my quiz to help you get started

👆 Want to achieve more freedom in your life? Find out how you can make it happen in my free masterclass.

👆Need online business advice? Get my best business tips directly in your inbox by signing up to my newsletter

👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to hear more conversations about starting and growing an online business.

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