*A gentle note before you press play: Elif briefly mentions childhood sexual abuse. There are no details, but please take care of yourself while listening. There is also a little strong language.

At six years old, Elif got lost in a crowded street festival in Turkey. She found a policeman, recited her home phone number and got herself back. What she took from that day was simple: I have to deal with it, and I cannot ask for help.

That little girl grew into the woman who always found the way. The fixer. The one with every answer. And it was quietly exhausting her.

In this episode, Elif Köse, founder and editor of Confidence Magazine, shares how she went from chasing free English classes in Brighton as a 21 year old au pair to running a magazine that reaches women all over the world. (Fun fact: I was her English teacher back then 🧡)

We talk about:

• how one childhood moment can shape your whole personality

• over-giving and helping when nobody asked

• seeing your mother as a woman, not only as your mum

• ending a marriage with love instead of a fight

• the moment she stopped people pleasing and started asking "how do I feel about this?"

• why she believes we are not broken

Find Elif at Confidence Magazine Official: https://confidence.elifkose.com/

International Women's Day event, 5 March 2027: https://iwd.elifkose.com/

Come and find me on Instagram @cometribewithme, where my door is always open 🧡