When Kerry Jordan ended her 22 year relationship - there wasn’t just the emotional fallout to deal with. There were also practical issues - like how she could afford to live in the south of England as a self-employed photographer.

She decided to move 330 miles away to Cumbria. Where she could just about afford to buy a house - as long as she was prepared to do the renovations herself. A decision that meant starting her business - and her life - from scratch in a completely new part of the country.

In this episode of the Courageous podcast, Kerry shares how this drastic change of lifestyle has changed her - and her business. Including how she’s navigated the highs, lows and challenges along the way.

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00:01:31 Why Kerry ended a 22-year relationship - and relocated from West Sussex to Cumbria

00:05:59 Kerry’s pet photography business in the early days

00:06:38 The real reason behind Kerry’s 330+ mile move

00:09:09 Dealing with loneliness in rural life

00:12:16 How Kerry’s business helped while going through a breakup

00:17:42 Kerry on facing dark times, healing and regrets

00:19:43 The challenges Kerry had while remodelling her new home on her own

00:23:00 Starting a new relationship after divorce

00:31:27 Fear, courage and life decisions: Kerry’s honest experience

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Dipti Tait thought she had her dream job at the BBC, working on well-known TV shows. But when her father fell ill and passed away, her world was turned upside down.

As family responsibilities grew—including becoming a mum—her career in television became harder to sustain. A move from London to the countryside brought further change, ultimately leading to the breakdown of her relationship.

But from loss came transformation. Dipti discovered a new path as a psychotherapist, specializing in grief therapy.

In this episode of The Courageous Podcast, she shares how personal loss led her to a career she never expected—one that now helps others navigate grief and healing

Key Moments

00:02:18 How her father’s diagnosis of leukemia changed Dipti’s life forever

00:08:14 Pregnancy - and how it changed Dipti’s dream TV career

00:10:54 BBC journalist Jill Dando and Princess Diana: how Dipti was impacted by their deaths

00:19:19 Dipti’s move from London to the Cotswolds - and adapting to a slower pace of life

00:23:25 The moment Dipti knew her marriage was over

00:30:27 How hypnotherapy transformed Dipti’s life and led to a new career as a psychotherapist

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Running your own business has many perks, but what happens when a chronic illness forces you to rethink everything?

Author and speaker Stefan Thomas has ulcerative colitis—an autoimmune condition that affects the bowel, causing pain, fatigue, and frequent (often urgent) trips to the bathroom during flare-ups.

In this episode, he shares how he’s adapted his business to better manage his condition—including creating online versions of his in-person offerings. Plus, how opening up about his experiences online unexpectedly turned him into a social media influencer, raising awareness of life with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.

You’ll also hear about his journey from estate agent to speaker and get valuable tips on landing speaking gigs and other opportunities to help grow your business.

Key Moments

00:03:35 How Stefan accidentally fell into public speaking (via networking)

00:09:01 Why it’s important to market to clients who can actually afford you

00:19:20 How Stefan’s previous career as an estate agent helped him in business

00:28:15 Nurturing existing business connections - and why it’s a smart marketing strategy

00:34:36 Tips for getting hired by event organisers (and what to avoid)

00:44:06 A clever marketing strategy Stefan uses to stay top of mind with clients

00:46:23 How Stefan repurposes his speaking content to attract new business

00:49:19 Living and working with ulcerative colitis: the adjustments Stefan has made to manage his health whilst running a business

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