Protecting your peace when faced with people who aren't on your side is crucial for your wellbeing, especially during difficult times like grief. Victoria shares her personal experience of dealing with negative energy and unsupportive people while mourning her father's death and taking on new responsibilities.

• Not everyone likes us or roots for us, which can be especially painful when it comes from friends, colleagues, or family
• Victoria shares her experience of defending her late father's memory and generous nature against jealousy and criticism
• Dealing with negative people during grief adds extra weight to an already difficult situation
• When people show they're not on your side, believe them and stop wasting energy trying to prove them wrong
• Someone's negative behaviour reflects them, not you
• Protect your inner peace by detaching emotionally, setting boundaries, and limiting access
• Redirect your focus to people who support you and build a network of safety nets
• Give yourself permission to not tolerate negativity or feel responsible for fixing difficult people
• Protecting your peace isn't weakness—it's power, leadership, and how you rise
• Ask yourself: "Who do I need to stop giving power to right now?"

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The Lionesses' Euro win represents a defining cultural moment, showcasing women's power and pushing the needle forward for women claiming space everywhere. Their victory stands on the shoulders of women across sports, business, politics and activism who have been breaking ground for decades.

• Visibility matters because it multiplies impact, shows the world what women can do, and inspires younger generations
• Women's success often faces minimizing and criticism, revealing how cultural shifts rattle the old guard
• Women in all fields face the "prove it twice" standard, requiring both talent and persistence
• Success is about taking space rather than waiting for it to be given
• Every breakthrough creates ripples for women who come after us
• Your small steps and pivots are bigger than you might realise

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Your unfiltered power doesn't live in blending in with social media carbon copies; it thrives in the courage to stand out as your authentic self. By breaking free from the trap of sameness, you become memorable, build genuine trust, and harness the magnetic quality of bravery that draws others to your unique voice.

• The "carbon copy trap" comes from fear of not fitting in and believing expert formulas guarantee success
• Standing out costs include becoming forgettable, diluting your unique story, and exhausting yourself maintaining an inauthentic version
• People who cut through are often raw, quirky, and unexpected rather than perfectly polished
• Difference creates memorability, authenticity builds trust, and bravery is magnetic
• Standing out isn't about being louder—it's about being truer to yourself
• Share something unpolished instead of perfect and use your real voice instead of copied tones
• Carbon copies get lost while originals get remembered

Show up in any way that feels unfiltered and unmistakably yours this week, even if it scares you, because that's where the power lives.

The conditioning to "be nice" might seem harmless but actually costs us opportunities, time, energy, and self-respect while rarely earning genuine respect from others.

• Niceness is different from kindness - it's about smoothing your edges so others feel comfortable
• Being nice teaches people how little you expect in return
• Nice is a performance while kindness has a backbone
• Kindness can say no without guilt and speak truth without apology
• When you stop being nice, people who only valued your compliance fade away
• The people who respect you start listening more closely when you're authentic
• You feel lighter when you stop performing niceness
• Try saying no to something without adding excuses - just "No thank you, that doesn't work for me"

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Embracing your authentic self is a journey worth celebrating at every stage, not just when you reach some imagined "perfect" endpoint. This path of becoming your true self is about making decisions in the present moment rather than waiting for permission or perfect circumstances.

• The power of starting your reinvention immediately, not waiting for ideal conditions
• Recognising the subtle shifts that signal authentic growth—saying no without explanation, yes without guilt
• Understanding that becoming your authentic self isn't about transforming into someone new, but returning to who you always were
• Giving yourself permission rather than waiting for external validation
• Celebrating progress along the journey, not just at the destination
• Finding beauty in the everyday moments of authenticity that aren't always Instagram-worthy
• Recognising that feeling comfortable in your own presence is a form of power

Take a moment today to place your hand on your heart and say: "I like who I'm becoming." Share this episode with someone who's in their own process of becoming.

We explore the ten common phrases women use that subtly undermine their power and authority. These linguistic habits—from excessive apologizing to preemptively discounting our own ideas—are deeply ingrained but can be unlearned with awareness and practice.

• Leading with "sorry" when you're simply speaking or taking up space
• Saying "I'm not sure if this makes sense" when you've actually thought something through
• Dismissing your own observations as "overthinking" when you're just being thorough
• Using "I just think" instead of the more authoritative "I think"
• Asking "does that make sense?" when seeking unnecessary approval
• Starting with "I could be wrong" before sharing valid perspectives
• Disclaiming expertise with "I'm no expert" when you actually have relevant experience
• Minimizing concerns with "it's probably nothing" when your instincts are signaling something important
• Saying "I feel like" when you actually mean "I think" or "I believe"
• Prefacing thoughts with "this might sound stupid" when your insights are valuable

Try cutting just one of these phrases from your vocabulary today and notice how people respond differently to your more direct communication. Your voice matters—it's time to speak like it does.

What if everything we've been taught about power is limiting us? We've been sold a narrative that true female power means high standards, emotional detachment, and impenetrable boundaries. But after years of living as what I call "the ice queen," I've discovered there's so much more to authentic power than keeping people out.

Today's episode challenges the restricted definition of power that many women adopt. Through personal stories and hard-earned wisdom, I explore how true strength isn't about being untouchable—it's about being discerning. It's knowing yourself so well that you can afford to let people and experiences in without losing your sense of identity. This subtle power says "yes, I want something and I'm not apologizing for it" while maintaining full awareness that you can close the door whenever needed.

Power isn't one-dimensional. Some days it manifests as holding firm boundaries, while other days it's about letting those boundaries bend or shift. The real revelation? Boundaries aren't meant to be walls—they're choices that evolve with you. Being able to feel, connect, and occasionally lower your guard without losing yourself isn't weakness—it's next-level power. It's when you stop performing strength and actually become strong. Join me as we explore this liberating truth: you're not weak for feeling something, you're not soft for wanting connection, and you're not less powerful because you let someone in. You're powerful because you chose to, and you can choose differently whenever you need.

Let's get real about something rarely discussed: what happens when a woman consciously steps away from sex. For over a decade, I didn't have sexual relationships – not because I couldn't, but because I chose not to accept what was available on terms that didn't serve me.

This wasn't a dramatic decision or vow of celibacy. One year drifted into five, then ten, as I focused on raising my child and building my business. Sex simply fell off my list of priorities. Yet as time passed, questions crept in: Was something wrong with me? Had I missed my chance? The whispers of shame suggested I should be grateful for any attention, echoes from past relationships where I'd felt obligated to express gratitude just for being chosen.

Everything shifted the day I reconnected with myself – not through anyone else's validation, but through my own recognition. Looking back, I realized I'd never had sex purely for myself, but rather to be liked, to feel safe, to avoid conflict. When I finally returned to my sexuality, it wasn't about catching up or proving anything. It was about choice – the most powerful element of desire. I discovered I could want intimacy while maintaining firm boundaries about what felt good physically, emotionally, and energetically.

If you've stepped away from your sexuality, whether by choice or circumstance, know this: you're not too late, too weird, or beyond redemption. Your power hasn't disappeared – it's just been quiet for a while. When you're ready, you'll feel it again in your body, your choices, and your voice. You owe no one explanations, but you owe yourself the truth. Ready to reclaim your power? Subscribe now and join our community of women living authentically on their own terms.