How to Build a Side Hustle Without Jeopardizing Your Career

If leaving your job isn’t an option right now, but you crave more freedom and purpose, starting a side hustle could be the perfect solution. A well-planned side business can give you financial security, personal fulfilment, and an exit strategy—without putting your current job at risk.

Why Start a Side Hustle?

• Test Your Passion: Explore new interests before making a big career move.

• Increase Financial Security: Build an additional income st…

Feeling Stuck in an Unfulfilling Job? Here’s What to Do

Have you ever looked around your workplace and thought, “This isn’t it”? Maybe your job pays well, you’re experienced, and you’re good at what you do. On the outside, it looks like you have it all together. But inside, something is missing. Your work doesn’t light you up anymore, and the negative energy around you is draining. You feel stuck.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many women, especially those who have overcome major life …

Marriage vows promise commitment in sickness and in health, but research reveals a harsh truth—women are far more likely to be abandoned when illness strikes.

A marriage ceremony asks that both partners stay with each other in sickness and in health, but research suggests that reality often tells a different story—especially for women.

A recent study from the University of Florence examined 25,000 heterosexual couples over 50 across 27 European countries to analyze how illness affects relationshi…

Rebalancing the Mental Load: How to Share Responsibilities After Cancer

You’ve survived cancer. Now it’s time to thrive.

Finishing cancer treatment is a major milestone, but it doesn’t mean life suddenly becomes easy. Many women find themselves grappling with fatigue, brain fog, and emotional exhaustion, all while trying to return to “normal.” And for many, that includes carrying the invisible weight of the mental load—the behind-the-scenes work of keeping life running smoothly.

From remembering ap…

Princess Kate recently shared a heartfelt message on World Cancer Day, urging people to "nurture all that lies beyond the disease."

While her words were met with mixed reactions from cancer survivors, they struck a chord with me. Life after cancer is not always the triumphant, worry-free journey many imagine. In fact, I was not prepared for how tough it would be.

During treatment, I had a team of medical professionals guiding me through every step. Their expertise and support were invaluable. But…

Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of self-development that never actually leads to real change? You read all the books, take all the courses, jot down the notes—but when it comes to applying what you’ve learned, life just gets in the way.

I was recently at a business event where a speaker asked: 💡 “Is it self-development, or is it shelf-development?”

That question hit me hard. I’ve spent years learning, absorbing, and planning, but I realized there have been times when I wasn’t actually implemen…

Returning to work after cancer treatment can be a step in your recovery that can feel overwhelming, but with the right preparation and support, you can transition back successfully.

When I was diagnosed with Inflammatory Breast Cancer in 2008. I was shocked to be plunged into treatment, chemotherapy, mastectomy, radiotherapy and reconstruction operations. I worked part time throughout my treatment, work had been such a huge part of my life, and it often felt good to go to the office and for a f…

I am feeling very emotional as I write this - yesterday was 17 years since my diagnosis of Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

When I look back, I remember how terribly frightened I was, at that time cancer was something that happened to other people - not me surely?

I remember thinking they must have made a mistake, and then as I looked at Paul my husband, I realised that our lives would never be the same. And then the pain of knowing I had to go home, break the news to my sons and reassure them that…

As the year draws to a close, it’s natural to find ourselves reflecting on the journey we’ve taken. The highs and lows, the lessons learned, and the moments that shaped us all deserve a thoughtful pause. So many people I am speaking to have hard a very challenging year, and are eager to put 2024 behind them. 

Reflective journaling is a powerful way to review your past year and set a clear, intentional path for the year ahead.

In this blog post, we’ll explore how reflective journaling can help …