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Send us Fan MailMy guest on this week's episode of Thrive Solo is the totally fabulous Kerrie Finch, an entrepreneur, communications expert, and speaker living in Amsterdam. She is a hugely successful business woman, running the reputation-building company 'Also Known As' with her two partners in the United States. Kerrie shares her story from attending Manchester University to establishing her first company, The Finch Factor, and discusses her pivot towards her current business. She also delves into her personal journey, including her experience with various health issues not least a rare blood condition, a triple heart bypass, and endometrial cancer. Kerrie speaks candidly about being single, both by circumstance and subconscious choice, and emphasises the importance of having a supportive community. Throughout our conversation, Kerrie provides insights into what it takes to succeed as a female entrepreneur and thrive solo, irrespective of relationship status. 00:57 Kerry Finch's Journey: From Manchester to Amsterdam03:01 Building a Reputation: The Birth of Finch Factor06:09 Entrepreneurial Insights: Challenges and Triumphs15:19 The Power of Community and Live Events18:51 Introducing 'Also Known As'21:57 Navigating Single Life: Choices and Circumstances33:37 Embracing the Power of Saying No34:37 Finding Joy in Solitude35:33 The Freedom of Solo Travel36:19 The Reality of Being Single38:59 Facing Serious Illness Alone42:33 The Impact of Health Challenges50:02 The Importance of Community Support55:39 Thriving Solo: Final ThoughtsFollow Kerrie on LinkedIn: Kerrie FinchFollow Kerrie on Instagram: @thefinchfactorFollow Kerrie's speaking account on Instagram: @kerriefinchspeaks Support the showBuy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/bookJoin my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesoloDownload my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the MostAnnoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacksCheck out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=shareFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!

Send us Fan MailIn this second part of my new Saturday Minisode mini series: The Truth About the Tough Bits: Navigating the Harder Side of Being Single & Childfree, I'm talking about feeling invisible.Hope you enjoy it. x Support the showBuy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/bookJoin my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesoloDownload my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the MostAnnoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacksCheck out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=shareFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!

Send us Fan MailOn today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about how it’s not the big dramatic changes that transform your life…it’s the small habits.💫 How you spend your mornings 💬 How you speak to yourself 📚 What you feed your mind ⚡️ Who gets your energy—and your access.These small choices might seem insignificant, but they shape your days…and your days shape your life.In this conversation, we unpack why the small stuff is actually the big stuff. We hope you find something useful in here.Love,Polly & Lucy x Support the showBuy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/bookJoin my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesoloDownload my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the MostAnnoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacksCheck out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=shareFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!

Jordan Emily Rose, a vibrant travel and fashion content creator and author, delves into her rise from blogging to influencing on social media. She candidly discusses the challenges of visibility and mental health in the digital realm while emphasizing the empowerment of singlehood. Jordan reflects on societal shifts regarding relationships and underscores the importance of self-love. Additionally, she shares excitement about her upcoming magical realism novel set in 1950s London, intertwining themes of independence and personal growth throughout her narrative.

Send us Fan MailOver the next few weeks, I'm diving into the truth about some of the tougher bits of being single and childfree in this new Saturday Minisode mini series: The Truth About the Tough Bits: Navigating the Harder Side of Being Single & Childfree.Today, I'm talking about loneliness vs. solitude. Hope you enjoy it. x Support the showBuy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/bookJoin my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesoloDownload my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the MostAnnoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacksCheck out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=shareFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!

Send us Fan MailOn this week's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about NSDR - Non Sleep Deep Rest.Similar to meditation or breathwork, NSDR can help take us out of our monkey minds and bring us back into our bodies. It helps take us out of our sympathetic nervous system, and into our parasympathetic nervous system - our ‘rest and digest’ state.So many of us are in a state of stress and anxiety far more than we should be, and a short NSDR practice can make a huge difference.Polly has three different NSDR recordings available on her website which you can access by clicking on this link https://www.pollywarren.com/offers/TDoFGvUjWe hope this conversation was helpful!Love,Polly & Lucy x Support the showBuy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/bookJoin my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesoloDownload my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the MostAnnoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacksCheck out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=shareFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!

Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode, my guest is the fabulous Naomi Holbrook, the 'Unconventional Weight Loss Coach'. Naomi shares her transformative journey from battling weight issues and personal trauma to becoming an empowered individual at 50. Naomi delves into her early struggles with unhealthy eating habits, stemming from childhood difficulties, and how she overcame them to lose five stone and reclaim her health through sustainable lifestyle changes. She also discusses the importance of self-love, navigating adulthood while being single and child-free, and finding personal fulfillment. Naomi emphasises the crucial role of intuition, stress management, and the SMART method in achieving overall well-being. Tune in to learn about Naomi's empowering approach to midlife and the wisdom she has gained along her extraordinary path.00:34 Naomi's Personal Journey with Food and Health07:25 The Unconventional Weight Loss Coach11:29 Understanding Stress and Weight Gain14:39 Reprogramming Neural Pathways19:20 The Importance of Nutrition and Hydration25:41 The SMART Method for Holistic Health36:49 Naomi's Single and Child-Free Life41:00 Embracing Wholeness and Purpose42:08 The Importance of Direction and Fulfillment44:50 Facing Triggers and Finding Purpose46:43 Creating a Life You Don't Need to Escape From48:35 Taking Personal Responsibility51:17 The Power of Intuition and Energy58:19 Embracing Midlife and Aging Gracefully01:07:28 Living Life on Your Own TermsWebsite: www.theunconventionalweightlosscoach.com📌 Instagram: @naomiholbrookcoach📌 Facebook: Naomi Holbrook📌 TikTok: @naomiholbrookcoach📌 LinkedIn: Naomi Holbrook📌 Email: hello@theunconventionalweightlosscoach.comAffiliate Link for Electrolytes: https://reflexnutrition.com/discount/RN2522?rfsn=6743731.0acfbd&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6743731.0acfbd Support the showBuy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/bookJoin my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesoloDownload my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the MostAnnoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacksCheck out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=shareFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!

Send us Fan MailIn this final part of my mini series about the underrated benefits of being single and childfree, I'm talking about learning and personal growth.Hope you enjoy it. x Support the showBuy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/bookJoin my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesoloDownload my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the MostAnnoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacksCheck out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=shareFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!

Send us Fan MailOn this week’s Thursday's Thoughts, Polly and I are talking all things holidays.I’ve just come back from a wonderful two-week break in Turkey — and yes, it was wonderful.But we’re also diving into something a little deeper… What does it mean if the only time you feel truly relaxed, calm or happy is when you’re away?Holidays are a beautiful reset, a chance to switch off, change the scenery, and reconnect, but the real magic? It lies in creating a life you don’t constantly need a break from. Because ultimately, aren’t we all just searching for more calm, joy, and lightness in our everyday lives?So the question becomes: how can we bring more of that holiday feeling home with us?We hope you find something helpful in here.Love,Polly & Lucy x Support the showBuy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/bookJoin my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesoloDownload my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the MostAnnoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacksCheck out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=shareFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!

Send us Fan MailOn this week's episode of Thrive Solo, I'm joined by Verena Brunschweiger, a 45-year-old writer, feminist, and child-free activist from Germany. Verena discusses her journey towards embracing a child-free life despite societal pressures, outlining environmental, personal, and feminist reasons for her choice. She also highlights the severe backlash and hate she's received for her activism, especially in conservative regions. Despite this, Verena and I both emphasise the importance of advocating for the child-free lifestyle and feminism. We also discuss Verena's book, 'Do Child-Free People Have Better Sex?' which explores various dimensions of the child-free movement and its benefits. The episode concludes with Verena's thoughts on the best things about being childfree.03:31 Verena's Journey to Childfree Life05:42 Environmental Impact of Being Childfree08:39 Facing Societal Pressure and Backlash15:41 Right-Wing Politics and Childfree Activism25:16 Facing Hate and Staying Motivated28:26 The Importance of Feminism Today31:29 The Benefits of a Childfree Life36:04 Dealing with Online Hate37:51 Exploring the Book: Do Childfree People Have Better Sex?43:41 Final Thoughts and FarewellCheck out Verena's website: https://verenabrunschweiger.net/english/Buy Verena's book, Do Childfree People Have Better Sex?: https://lanternpm.org/book/do-childfree-people-have-better-sex/ Support the showBuy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/bookJoin my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesoloDownload my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the MostAnnoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacksCheck out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=shareFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!