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From Lawyer to Soap Maker - Melanie Brown's Journey to Owning Her Next Chapter

In this episode, Melanie and I talk about self-care in a much deeper, more meaningful way - not as a luxury, but as a foundation for confidence, independence, and long-term success.
We explore what it really means to back yourself, especially during seasons of change. Melanie shares insights from her journey through corporate law, entrepreneurship, and network marketing, and together we unpack the mindset shifts that make it possible to move beyond labels, expectations, and old definitions of success.
This conversation is especially for those of you who have ever felt boxed in by roles, titles, or other people’s opinions. We talk about:
why self-care is essential, not selfish
rebuilding confidence after career or life changes
trusting yourself when starting something new
perseverance when things don’t go to plan
finding purpose, flexibility, and belief through network marketing
We also touch on resilience - how setbacks, rejection, and uncertainty can shape the strength you need for what comes next.
If you’re navigating a new chapter, questioning what’s possible for you, or needing a reminder that your past doesn’t limit your future, this episode offers reassurance, perspective, and encouragement to keep going.
 
Find Melanie Brown here:
melaniebrown | Instagram, Facebook, TikTok | Linktree 
 
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Prepare now and prevent that January back to business overwhelm

In this episode, I share the reality behind getting back into the swing of things in January after having a week or so off over Christmas. I give the reasons that we struggle to get off to a great start and share the importance of giving yourself grace and tips on what to do to prevent the overwhelm kicking in, retraining the habits and setting yourself up for 2026 success.
 
You'll find loads of helpful ideas and strategies in this episode.
 
This episode was first aired as a Facebook Live on my profile on Monday 22nd December 2025.
 
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Still Winging It? This is for you

In this episode, I share why winging it will only get you so far, I share my journey into understanding this and what I did to change it whilst still keeping the freedom to "wing" within my business. I also give you my steps to start getting some structure within your business to ensure you can maximise your potential for growth.
 
You'll find loads of helpful ideas and strategies in this episode.
 
Grab yourself a copy of my free download, 100 Ways to Grow Your Customer Base here https://annagreen.kartra.com/page/web-100ways 
 
And get 104 Post Ideas to Attract Your Ideal Teamie free here https://annagreen.kartra.com/page/104-post-ideas 
 
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Why not showing up on camera is harming your success - with Vicki Head, Brand Photographer

In this episode, Vicki and I talk about the role your images play in building trust and connection online, especially in network marketing. We look at how your photos and imagery shape first impressions, and why authenticity in this matters far more than perfection.
We break down simple, practical ways to improve your photos without fancy equipment or complicated setups. From easy lighting ideas to small positioning tweaks, Vicki shares tips that help you look and feel more natural and confident on camera.
We also dig into the deeper side of visual branding, including:
aligning your images with your personality and values
using relatable, current photos to build trust
finding consistency in your visual messaging
getting more comfortable being photographed
understanding how imagery communicates your message quickly and clearly
Along the way, we talk honestly about the challenge of figuring out who you are in your brand and why it’s normal for that to evolve over time.
If you want your visuals to feel more like “you,” or you’ve been avoiding the camera altogether, this conversation will give you practical steps and reassurance to start showing up with more confidence and clarity.
 
Vicki Head is a creative force passionate about empowering people through photography. Through her award-winning business, she helps individuals and brands connect with their audience by crafting imagery that captures attention, builds trust, and communicates personality. In a visual culture where first impressions matter, Vicki combines her deep understanding of semiotics and subliminal messaging with her theatre background and academic expertise to create imagery with impact.
She holds a first-class honours degree in commercial photography, specialising in advertising and marketing, and has been recognised as Photographer of the Year for Central England for five consecutive years. Vicki is also a Craftsman with the Guild of Professional Photographers — a testament to her dedication to the craft.
Her approach blends technical excellence with a warm, intuitive understanding of people. Drawing on over 35 years in theatre, where she has won local and national awards for acting and directing, Vicki brings a unique perspective on character, light, and storytelling to every project. (Her favourite role? The gloriously off-key Florence Foster Jenkins.)
As a teacher, mentor, and image strategist, she has supported everyone from college students and photography hobbyists to business owners seeking to elevate their brand presence.
A mum of three grown-up children, Vicki has always appreciated photography’s power to preserve the fleeting and celebrate the meaningful. Known for her empathy and humour, she also loves walking in the Lake District, crime dramas and catching up with friends over a coffee.
 
www.vickihead.com
https://linktr.ee/VickiHead  
 
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Room 101 - Becoming Unapologetically You with guest Jojo Smith from CreativSAS

In this episode, Jojo Smith from CreativSAS and I sit down together for a real, honest chat about what brand truly means and why it matters so much for anyone building a business, especially in network marketing.
 
We break down the difference between your brand (who you are at the core) and your branding (how that identity shows up visually), and we talk about why understanding the two can completely change the way you show up online.
 
Throughout the conversation, we explore the deeper stuff too - self-awareness, confidence, authenticity, and the beliefs that can either hold you back or help you stand out.
 
We share practical ideas to help you:
• get clearer on the values and personality behind your brand
• show up with more confidence and honesty
• embrace the things that make you different (even the ones you think are “flaws”) • build trust by being unapologetically yourself
• stay aligned with your company’s values while still being uniquely you
 
This episode is all about giving you permission to own who you are - because in a noisy, AI-driven world, authenticity is your biggest differentiator. 
 
Tune in, feel encouraged, and walk away knowing exactly how to bring more you into your business.
 
Find Jojo on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/creativsas 
Website: https://www.creativsas.co.uk/
Find out more about The Big Wishworks CIC here https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ68Mc_o5su/
 
Grab yourself a free download from Anna here,
100 Ways to Grow Your Customer Base https://annagreen.kartra.com/page/web-100ways 
 
104 Post Ideas to Attract Your Ideal Teamie
https://annagreen.kartra.com/page/104-post-ideas 
 
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100th Episode! Six keys to a network marketing business that flows and grows - and gives you time back

100 episodes! Wow! Thanks to all my listeners. 
 
In this episode, I cover the six keys to a flowing and growing network marketing business, that brings you success AND gives you time back.
 
You'll find loads of helpful ideas and strategies in this episode.
 
Grab yourself a copy of my free download, 100 Ways to Grow Your Customer Base here https://annagreen.kartra.com/page/web-100ways 
 
And get 104 Post Ideas to Attract Your Ideal Teamie free here https://annagreen.kartra.com/page/104-post-ideas 
 
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3 Things That Got Me My First Incentive Trip

Achieving your company incentive trip is difficult. In this episode, I share with you my journey to achieving my very first incentive trip back in 2010 and what I learnt from failing to achieve it the year before.
 
I give you the three things that made the difference to me getting on the company trips so you can too.
 
Grab yourself a copy of my free download, 100 Ways to Grow Your Customer Base here https://annagreen.kartra.com/page/web-100ways 
 
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The Confidence to Be Seen - Lessons from the Vision Board Queen

In this episode, I chat to Lisa Williams about her first foray into running a business back in 2017 with Younique and where that took her personally and in business - leading her to building her brand as the Vision Board Queen and now running Womanifest. 
 
We talk about the importance of personal development, building confidence and visibility on and offline.
 
Find Lisa on Facebook here Facebook: Lisa Williams
Find her Vision Board Lounge Facebook Group here (2) Vision Board Lounge: Manifestation & Mindset for Success | Facebook 
 
Learn about Womanifest here www.womanifest.co.uk 
 
Mel Robbins 5 Second Rule https://youtu.be/nI2VQ-ZsNr0?si=icrgGtQ2bj5LoJzg
 
And the film Lisa mentions was The Whale.
 
Grab yourself a copy of my free download, 100 Ways to Grow Your Customer Base here https://annagreen.kartra.com/page/web-100ways 
 
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Ghosted in the DMs? Here's what to do about it

Seen as we're getting close to Halloween, I thought we'd discuss the spooky topic of ghosting. Nothing to do with seeing dead people, but when you get ignored in the DMs.
 
It's so disheartening when you send out messages to people with what you know to be amazing opportunities for people to just not respond. 
 
In this episode, I talk about the reality behind ghosting, a little bit of the psychology behind it and what you can do about it.
 
Grab yourself a copy of my free download, 100 Ways to Grow Your Customer Base here https://annagreen.kartra.com/page/web-100ways 
 
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Getting clear on your why

In this episode, I talk about how to really delve deep into why you're running your business, what you want out of it and using the emotions and feelings behind this to drive you to take action and do those hard things we all avoid!
 
Grab yourself a copy of my free download, 100 Ways to Grow Your Customer Base here https://annagreen.kartra.com/page/web-100ways 
 
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