In this episode, Kaddy Thomas, founder of Careers Collective, shares how one deeply personal experience became a mission-driven organisation supporting people who provide additional support to their loved ones.

What began as Kaddy navigating the complexities of a 24/7 care package for her son Elijah, has evolved into a growing organisation helping people build resilience, improve wellbeing, and feel less alone through coaching and support programmes.

But this conversation goes far beyond the practicalities of running a purpose-led business.

Kaddy shares the realities of building an organisation around lived experience, the emotional weight of leading a team, and why finding the right language can completely change how people connect with your message. From repositioning the organisation to reach a wider audience, to embracing media opportunities such as a recent BBC Songs of Praise feature, this is a fascinating look at what happens when passion meets purpose.

If you've ever wondered how to turn your story into something that genuinely helps others, or how to communicate a complex message in a way that resonates, this episode offers plenty of inspiration.

Because sometimes the most impactful organisations aren't built from a business plan.

They're built from lived experience, determination, and a desire to make life a little easier for someone else.

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You can find out more about Kaddy and the Carer’s Collective here and you can find Kaddy on LinkedIn here.

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In this week’s episode, I got to sit down with the absolute powerhouse that is Nicola Noél. Nicola is a multi-award-winning mental health consultant and founder of Brainworks Therapy. She is also an equality, diversity and inclusion champion. We focussed on a version of branding that looks polished on the outside but underneath, it feels exhausting to maintain.

What does it actually take to build a brand that feels like you, not just one that looks good on social media, when there’s so much pressure to look and behave in a certain way?

We go deep on our identity, not just visibility. The not so glamorous side that’s shaped by real experiences, real challenges, and the parts of your story you don’t always know how to share.

Nicola shares her journey with mental health, and how storytelling became a tool for something much bigger than content.

Not for attention. Not to tick a box. But as a way to empower, both herself and the people listening.

Because when you learn how to tell your story properly, it changes how people see you. And more importantly… how you see yourself.

We also explore what it really looks like to navigate professional spaces when you’re carrying personal challenges in the background.

How do you show up? What do you share? Where’s the line between honesty and oversharing?

And just how do you build a brand that holds all of that, without it feeling heavy or performative?

This is where most of us get stuck.

We either say nothing… Or say everything… And neither quite lands the way we want it to.

Can your story become something intentional? Something that actually supports your brand, your confidence, and your growth?

Why is it so difficult to learn how to carry our message forward in a way that feels sustainable and comfortable?

If you’ve ever wondered how to share more of who you are without losing yourself in the process…

This one will stay with you.

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In this episode I’m joined by Dani Devren, The Soul-Aligned Mentor and we’re taking about the version of you who built your business… and the version of you you’re becoming.

And they rarely sound the same.

Not louder. Not more polished. Not a dramatic rebrand.

Just… different.

Clearer. More certain. Less willing to say things that no longer feel true to your values.

And here’s what no one really talks about:

Growth changes everything.

Your voice shifts. Your standards rise. What you’re available for and what you’re not, becomes non-negotiable.

And inevitably… not everyone comes with you.

In this episode, Dani and I get into the real side of growth, the bit that doesn’t make it into the “just pivot” advice.

Because we’re not talking about changing everything overnight.

We’re recognising that your brand isn’t static, it moves as you do.

And when you honour that? That’s when your voice lands differently.

If you’ve been feeling that quiet shift… this episode will put words to it.

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