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  • Episode 213 - Mum in Business EXPOSES the Truth About Clients, Staff & Burnout - Ellie Edwards
    2026/02/02

    In this episode of The Life of KG, I’m joined by my incredible friend and client Ellie Edwards, owner of Beauty by Ellie Solihull, a lash, brow and now hair salon, plus a successful training academy.


    Ellie shares the powerful (and emotional) story of how a family emergency changed her entire career path, leading her from a planned future in the police force to becoming one of Solihull’s most in-demand beauty entrepreneurs.


    We dive deep into what it really takes to grow a beauty business today, from mobile appointments until midnight, to managing staff, introducing new services, building a strong team culture, learning boundaries, and scaling while becoming a mum.


    This episode is real, raw and full of golden nuggets for any salon owner, educator, or mum in business who wants more freedom, more income and less burnout.

    • How a sudden life event pushed Ellie into the beauty industry

    • From retail job + mobile nights to running a packed home salon

    • Why saying “yes” to everything in the beginning builds long-term success

    • The reality of burnout, 14-hour days and losing your identity in your business

    • Learning boundaries and why clients aren’t your friends

    • The truth about hiring, managing and losing staff

    • Why pregnancy became her biggest business blessing

    • How Ellie created a business that makes money without her being on the tools

    • The rise of threading: the overlooked, high-profit skill salon owners need

    • Creating online courses and building passive income

    • Face-to-camera confidence, social media consistency and building trust

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    42 分
  • Client Success Story Live Series - From Being Busy In The Clinic To CEO Mode - Polly Vincent
    2026/01/23

    Welcome back to my client success stories. Today I interview Polly over on Instagram.


    In this live, we talk about:

    • What it’s really like being inside a mastermind when your friends and family don’t quite “get” business

    • Why support and community matter even when things are going well

    • Stepping back from treatments without guilt and becoming a better leader because of it

    • Creating more time, more freedom, and more headspace without burning everything down

    • How mindset, structure, and clarity quietly change how you run your business and your life

    She shares what’s shifted for her over the last year, both personally and professionally, and why she chose to commit to a second year inside Scale. It’s such an open, refreshing conversation, and I know a lot of you will see yourselves in it.

    Polly also offers PMU training and digital products, so go and check out her page!


    If you would like to apply for mastermind for when the doors open again, you can apply here: https://katiegodfrey.biz/application

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    29 分
  • Episode 212 - The Viral Backlash That Nearly Broke Her… And What She Did Next - Rio Hair
    2026/01/19

    In this powerful and unfiltered episode, Katie sits down with Holly, known online as Rio Hair , who has taken the hairdressing world and social media by storm in just 18 months.

    Holly opens up about:
    - Her difficult childhood and the journey of breaking generational cycles
    - The court case that changed everything
    - How one wrong viral TikTok nearly destroyed her confidence
    - Growing a huge online following while staying authentic
    - Balancing motherhood, business, burnout and boundaries
    - Giving up Saturdays as a hairdresser and putting her family first
    - Monetising TikTok, brand deals and the realities behind it
    - What’s next for her, including stepping into coaching & speaking

    This conversation is raw, real and hugely inspiring for anyone in the hair, beauty and creative industries… especially if you’ve ever doubted yourself, battled confidence, or felt behind on social media.


    What We Cover:

    • Turning trauma into purpose

    • Showing up online when you’re scared of judgement

    • Going viral for the wrong reasons

    • How to grow on TikTok and Instagram authentically

    • Building confidence and finding your voice

    • Why personal brand matters more than ever

    • Juggling kids and business

    • The truth about client boundaries and giving up weekends

    • Life as a creator behind the chair

    • The future of the industry & where Holly is heading next


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    46 分
  • Client Success Story Live Series - How She Went From £4k Months To £10k Months in 6 Months - Giulianna Hutley
    2026/01/07

    I sat down with Giulianna who is part of my GROWTH Mastermind. To talk through her journey over the last six months, and what came out of it was such a real reflection of what so many business owners experience behind the scenes.


    She’d been in business for around ten years.
    Working hard. Doing well enough. But never really feeling in control.


    Her words, not mine.


    She talked about treating her business like something she did, rather than something she ran. Guessing her figures. Relying only on social media. Feeling busy but not strategic. Wanting more, but not knowing where to focus.


    Joining Mastermind felt like a big risk for her.
    She questioned the timing.
    She worried about money.
    She wondered if she was ready.


    But she took the risk and joined. She went onto:


    Learning her numbers properly.
    Building a plan instead of reacting.
    Using email marketing instead of relying solely on posting.
    Hiring and trusting a team.
    Stepping back from the tools without everything falling apart.


    The result?


    She’s moved from £4k months to consistent £10k+ months, with part-time staff, more space to think, and a business that finally feels intentional.


    What I really appreciate about this conversation is how open she is about the process. The doubts. The learning curve. The mistakes. And the confidence that comes when you stop guessing and start leading your business properly.


    If you’ve ever felt like:
    “I know I’m capable of more than this”
    “I’m busy but something still feels off”
    “I want to grow, but not at the cost of my sanity”


    Then you need to get on the waitlist for mastermind!

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    30 分
  • Episode 211 - Mum Guilt, Money & Marriage Counselling: The Side of Success No One Shows. Katie & Amy
    2026/01/05

    In this honest and wide-ranging episode, Katie and Amy sit down for a candid conversation about what it really looks like to be a mum, a partner, and a businesswoman with big ambition.

    From choosing the right partner to the pressure of buying a house, to navigating guilt, comparison, and imposter syndrome, nothing is off limits.


    If you’ve ever felt torn between being a present parent and a driven entrepreneur… if you’ve ever questioned whether your relationship can withstand your growth… or if you’ve ever felt “not enough” thanks to social media, this episode will make you feel understood, grounded, and empowered again.


    • The truth about balancing motherhood and business (and why guilt is so universal)

    • Why choosing the right partner is one of the biggest business decisions you'll ever make

    • Traditional vs modern relationship roles, and how to make them work today

    • Renting vs buying: why freedom may matter more than a mortgage

    • The story of nearly buying a house before lockdown, and how it would’ve caused bankruptcy

    • Imposter syndrome, social media pressure, and protecting your energy

    • Why you must curate your circle and surround yourself with the right people

    • How to build a life based on happiness, not society’s expectations

    This is the real conversation every ambitious woman needs, honest, unfiltered, and full of permission to build life yourway.


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    41 分
  • Client Success Story Live Series - She Left Her Job & Tripled Her Income In 3 Months - Georgia Nesbitt
    2026/01/02

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    Last week I went live on instagram with my gorgeous client Georgia, who’s been in my Growth Mastermind for just three months. And her journey is one I know so many of you will see yourselves in.

    When she joined, her business was still very much a side hustle alongside a part-time job. She was exhausted, overthinking everything, and stuck in that horrible in-between phase where you know you want more… but you’re scared to fully commit.


    Fast forward three months:

    • She’s left her job

    • She’s gained over 100 new clients

    • Her income has tripled

    • And most importantly, she’s clear and confident in her business for the first time

    But what I love most about this conversation isn’t the numbers.

    It’s the honesty.

    We talk about the fear of leaving “safe” income.
    That feeling of being busy but not really moving forward.
    How comfort can quietly cap your growth.
    And how having the right support and structure changes everything.


    Georgia shares exactly what clicked for her, what she stopped doing, and why going all-in was the turning point.


    If you’re currently:
    – juggling a job and your business
    – feeling burnt out but scared to let go
    – or knowing deep down that you’re capable of more


    Please go and listen to this replay.

    You don’t need to rush anything.
    You don’t need to make a big decision today.


    But you do deserve clarity.


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    35 分
  • Client Success Story Live Series - How She Creates Huge Waitlists & In Demand For Months - Natalie Hope
    2025/12/22

    Meet Natalie who is part of my Growth Mastermind and just signed up for another 6 months!

    Her journey is such a powerful reminder of what can happen when you lead with heart and finally back yourself.


    When she joined, she felt lost in her direction, unsure whether she was even “ready” to invest again after past experiences. She’d worked with other coaches before, but nothing had clicked in the way she needed. What she really wanted was… someone who understood her. Someone she felt safe with. Someone she could actually be herselfaround.


    Fast forward to now… and the transformation is unbelievable.


    Natalie has:
    • Built a rapidly growing waitlist (and her team member now has one too)
    • Become fully booked months in advance
    • Grown her confidence to the point of showing up unapologetically
    • Hit viral growth on TikTok — attracting dream clients who feel deeply connected to her
    • Re-signed for another 6 months because she’s only just getting started


    What I love most is how she did it.
    Not through complicated funnels or endless strategies… but by leading everything with genuine emotion, passion, and honesty. She talks the way she speaks in the salon. She shares from the heart. She shows up as herself, and people feel that.


    Her story is such a reminder that standing out in business isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being real. Being consistent. And letting people see the person behind the brand.


    Check out Natalie by clicking here


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    36 分
  • Episode 210 - Your January Doesn’t Have to Be Quiet: Smart Ways to Scale in Slow Season
    2025/12/15

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    In this solo episode of The Life of KG, Katie answers your biggest questions around business growth, boundaries, motivation, passive income, and how to step into your true CEO role.

    From surviving the Christmas rush to building a business that runs without you, this episode gives you real, practical advice you can implement straight away, whether you're a salon owner, clinic owner, trainer, or any service-based business in the beauty industry.


    In This Episode, We Cover:

    • How to cope with the pressure of always being “on” for clients & team

    • The mindset shift needed to grow from fully booked therapist to CEO

    • What to do when you’ve completely lost motivation

    • The boundaries every business owner needs as they scale

    • How to protect your peace while running and growing a team

    • Systems you must have in place before hiring or launching

    • Where to start with passive income when you’re still in the treatment room

    • Should you launch a course or a membership first?

    • Smart scaling strategies for quiet months like January

    • Whether making money “while you sleep” is actually real

    • How to know if your business model is truly scalable

    • The biggest mistakes Katie made while growing (and how to avoid them)

    This Q&A is raw, relatable and full of simple shifts that can help you build a stronger, more sustainable business.


    Please subscribe, leave a 5-star review and share it with someone who needs this advice today. Your support helps us reach and empower more women in business


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    40 分