How Molly Stovold Built a £611K Business in 7 Months Using LinkedIn

What if your personal brand could become your most powerful client acquisition channel — without paid ads, cold outreach or constantly launching?

In this episode of Dawn of a New Era: The Billionaire Brain Podcast, Dawn sits down with Molly Stovold, founder of Setting Pretty, to unpack how she built a £611K business in just seven months, driven by inbound marketing and LinkedIn.

Molly’s journey hasn’t been straightforward. After building her first LinkedIn account to almost 10,000 followers, she was hacked a...

Lauren Tickner: Why a Million Followers Can Still Make You Less Than $10K a Month

A huge audience doesn’t automatically build a valuable business.

In this episode of Dawn of a New Era: The Billionaire Brain Podcast, Dawn McGruer sits down with entrepreneur Lauren Tickner for a refreshingly candid conversation about personal branding, social media, AI, scaling and what success really looks like once you've already made the money.

Lauren has built three seven-figure businesses and became a millionaire at 23 — but some of her biggest lessons have come from questioning the very stra...

Becoming Iconic: The Founder Building a Media Brand for Ambitious Women

What happens when the platform you built your entire business on disappears overnight?

For Jen Leigh, losing her social media account felt catastrophic. As a single mother, the sole income earner for four children and the founder of Becoming Iconic, she initially feared everything she had created was about to collapse.

Instead, that moment became the catalyst for her biggest reinvention yet: launching Iconic Magazine, a media platform she describes as Vogue meets Forbes for ambitious women.

In this episode...

Why the Most Powerful Brands Don’t Need to Shout with Lauren L’Heureux

In a world where brands are constantly being told to post more, speak louder and fight for attention, Lauren L’Heureux believes there is another way.

In this episode of Dawn of a New Era — The Billionaire Brain, Dawn speaks with Lauren, founder of La.Rue Creative Studio, about the quiet power of building a brand rooted in purpose, substance and genuine connection.

Lauren shares how her personal journey of healing influenced the creation of her business and why the stro...

The Luxury Travel Founder Turning Escapes Into Life-Changing Experiences with Nadine Brady

In this episode of Dawn of a New Era: The Billionaire Brain Podcast, Dawn sits down with Nadine Brady, founder of travl.love and luxury travel specialist with over 16 years of experience creating unforgettable experiences for high-net-worth clients, celebrities, footballers and founders.

Nadine shares her journey from building a concierge business from scratch to becoming a trusted expert in ultra-luxury travel.

But this conversation goes far beyond five-star hotels and beautiful destinations. Nadine opens up about divorce, founder pressure, confidence, resilience...

In this episode of Dawn of a New Era: The Billionaire Brain Podcast, Dawn sits down with Kim Daly, known as America’s number one franchise consultant, to explore what it really takes to create wealth through franchising.

Most people think franchising is about buying a business.

Kim Daly teaches people how to build wealth through one.

Kim has spent decades helping people move from employee, operator or overwhelmed business owner into franchise ownership, wealth creation and long-term business growth.

But this conversation goes far beyond simply buying a franchise. It is...

Hilary Meredith-Beckham: The Woman Who Took on the Ministry of Defence — And Built a Legacy Business Fighting for Armed Forces Families

In this powerful episode of Dawn of a New Era and The Billionaire Brain™ series, Dawn sits down with award-winning solicitor, business owner, campaigner and long-time friend Hilary Meredith-Beckham.

Hilary is one of the UK’s most respected legal voices for British Armed Forces personnel, veterans and their families. Over the course of her career, she has taken on some of the most complex, high-pressure cases involving the Ministry of Defence and helped secure life-c...

The Billionaire Brain Behind the $100 Billion AI Engine

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What does a $100 billion opportunity look like before the rest of the world sees it?

In this episode of The Billionaire Brain, Dawn McGruer is joined by Matt Domo, enterprise AI advisor, global keynote speaker, author of Everybody Wins, and former Founding General Manager of the AWS Database Division.

Long before AI became a global phenomenon, Matt was helping build the infrastructure that would transform cloud computing into a $100 billion industry. Having led innovation at AWS, Microsoft and Rackspace...

Episode 187 – The Truth About Consistent Cash Flow (And Why Most Founders Never Achieve It)

What if the reason your business feels unstable… isn’t your revenue — but your lack of predictability?

In this episode of Dawn of a New Era – The Billionaire Brain, Dawn McGruer shares a powerful and honest insight into one of the most misunderstood aspects of business growth: the difference between revenue and consistent cash flow.

From the outside, many businesses look successful.

Money is coming in.

Growth is happening.

But behind the scenes… there’s ofte...

Episode 186: How to Use AI to Scale in 2026 (Without Getting Stuck Creating Content)

What if the reason AI hasn’t transformed your business yet… is because you’re using it to do more, instead of using it to do better?

In this episode of Dawn of a New Era – The Billionaire Brain, Dawn McGruer explores one of the biggest misconceptions founders are facing in 2026: believing that more tools, more content, and more activity automatically lead to growth.

On the surface, it can look like progress.

You’re posting more.

Creating m...

Episode 185 – The Rise of the Manosphere — And The Responsibility of Modern Leadership

What if the way you lead your business… is shaping more than just your results?

In this episode of Dawn of a New Era – The Billionaire Brain, Dawn McGruer explores a deeper shift happening in today’s digital landscape — and the role founders play in influencing culture, not just commerce.

As new narratives around power, success, and leadership continue to rise online, this episode invites a more conscious conversation about what’s being modelled, amplified, and normalised.

Because whether you realise it...

Episode 184 – The Real Reason You’re Not Scaling: Bottlenecks, Leaks & The Truth About Growth in 2026

What if the thing slowing your business down… isn’t the market — but what’s happening inside your business?

In this episode of Dawn of a New Era – The Billionaire Brain, Dawn McGruer takes a raw and honest look at the real challenges founders are facing in 2026 — and why so many businesses struggle to scale despite strong revenue on paper.

From the outside, growth can look impressive.

But behind the scenes… it can feel heavy, chaotic, and harder than it...

Episode 183 – Choose Your Advice Carefully: When Other People’s Fear Becomes Your Ceiling

What if the advice you’re taking… is quietly limiting the future you’re trying to build?

In this episode of Dawn of a New Era – The Billionaire Brain, Dawn McGruer explores a subtle but powerful dynamic that affects almost every founder: the influence of other people’s perspectives on your decisions.

On the surface, it often looks like support.

It sounds like care.

It feels reasonable.

But underneath it… it can slowly become a constraint.

Episode 182 – Find Your Edge: Why Vanilla Messaging Will Never Build an Iconic Brand

What if the reason your brand isn’t standing out… isn’t your strategy — but your message?

In this episode of Dawn of a New Era – The Billionaire Brain, Dawn McGruer explores one of the most overlooked gaps in business growth: the difference between being good… and being unforgettable.

Many founders are highly skilled, experienced, and delivering real results. From the outside, everything looks strong.

But when it comes to how they communicate what they do… something feels diluted.

T...

Episode 181 – You Don’t Need More Strategy — You Need Space

What if the breakthrough your business needs isn’t another strategy… but space to think?

In this episode of Dawn of a New Era – The Billionaire Brain, Dawn McGruer challenges one of the most common misconceptions in entrepreneurship: that growth always comes from doing more.

Founders often believe the next level requires more strategy, more action, more execution. But in reality, the more successful the business becomes… the less space there is to think clearly.

This episode explores the true power of retreats —...

Episode 180 – From £100K Months to Consistent Scaling: Building a Predictable Revenue Engine

What if the real challenge in scaling your business wasn’t hitting your first £100K month… but making it repeatable?

In this episode of Dawn of a New Era – The Billionaire Brain, Dawn McGruer explores one of the most important yet often misunderstood shifts in business growth: moving from sporadic high-income months to consistent, predictable £100K months.

Many founders have already experienced a breakthrough month — a successful launch, a high-performing campaign, or a surge in visibility. From the outside, it looks like scale.<...

Episode 179 – The Licensing Advantage: Turning Your Expertise Into a Global Asset

What if the fastest way to scale your business wasn’t finding more clients… but creating more partners?

In this episode of Dawn of a New Era – The Billionaire Brain, Dawn McGruer explores one of the most powerful yet misunderstood models in modern business growth: licensing.

Many founders build highly successful businesses that look impressive from the outside but rely entirely on their time, energy and delivery. The result? A business that performs well… but still depends on the founder.

This episo...

Episode 178 – Quantum Psychology, Neuroscience and the Founder Identity

What if the real reason your business feels stuck isn’t strategy… but your brain?

In this episode of Dawn of a New Era – The Billionaire Brain, Dawn McGruer explores the powerful connection between quantum psychology, neuroscience, and the identity of a founder who is scaling.

Many founders believe growth is limited by market conditions, competition, or tactics. But the deeper truth is that most businesses will only grow to the level the founder’s nervous system feels safe holding.

If your business is growing...

If you’ve mastered strategy but still feel like your business hits invisible ceilings… this episode will change how you think about scaling forever.

In Episode 177 of Dawn of a New Era — The Billionaire Brain, Dawn reveals why psychodynamics — not strategy — is the real driver behind consistent £100K+ months and iconic wealth.

Because businesses rarely stall due to tactics.

They stall because the CEO’s identity cannot hold the next level.

You’ll discover why scaling isn’t about doing more, but about upgrading your internal operating system. Dawn breaks down how subconscious...

If talking about £100K months makes you feel uncomfortable, triggered, or like it’s “for other people,” this episode will shift everything. Dawn breaks down why scaling to £100K months is far more achievable than most founders believe and why the real barriers aren’t strategy, the market, or the economy… they’re mindset, conditioning, and business models that were never built to scale.

You’ll learn why money isn’t something to fear or hide, how to rebuild your relationship with it, and what actually creates predictable cash flow. Dawn also reveals the three biggest reasons founders plateau a...

If you’ve ever found yourself pulling back right when everything is going well, this episode is going to hit home.

Today, Dawn breaks down the Success Shadow — the hidden fears, nervous system responses, and identity shifts that get triggered as you scale.

You’ll learn why growth can feel unsafe, how your brain interprets success as “risk,” and how to move forward without burnout, self-sabotage, or shrinking back into old patterns.

This is for founders who are ready to expand, lead with clarity, and grow in a way that supports both strategy and nervou...

If you've ever felt stuck at a revenue ceiling, undercharged even when you knew better, or hesitated to invest in your own growth — this episode will reveal why.

In this conversation, Dawn breaks down how childhood money narratives become subconscious "scripts" that shape every financial decision you make in business. You’ll learn how these patterns form, how they show up as scarcity or abundance behaviours, and how to rewrite your money identity so you can scale with confidence.

This is for founders who are ready to break old patterns, adopt a CEO-level money mindset, and...

If you've ever felt like you’re missing opportunities, stuck in the same patterns, or unable to break through to your next level, this episode will completely shift how you see your own mind.

In this episode, Dawn breaks down how your Reticular Activating System (RAS) is filtering your reality, how your dominant question directs your success, and how to train your brain to look for opportunities instead of obstacles. You’ll learn how to rewire your thinking, prime your RAS daily, and build the mindset of a CEO who scales with clarity and confidence.

This...

If you've ever felt fear stopping you from scaling, growing, or saying yes to the next level, this episode is going to change how you see it forever.

In this episode, Dawn breaks down why fear isn’t the enemy — the power we give fear is. You’ll learn how the brain creates fear, how to retrain it, and how to take action even when your mind screams “stop.”

This is for the founders who are ready to step into expansion, lead with courage, and scale despite uncertainty.

Let’s talk about what it really ta...

In this episode of Dawn of a New Era, I’m diving into one of the most underestimated yet powerful moves you can make as a business owner, writing a book.

From my first collaborative book Character Building at just 21, created after losing six loved ones in six months, to publishing Dynamic Digital Marketing with Wiley in 2020, books have been a pivotal part of my personal healing, my credibility as a thought leader, and the growth of my businesses.

I share the behind-the-scenes of both journeys, the pain and joy of writing, the reality of se...

Imposter Syndrome: Turning Fear into Fuel

In this episode, I’m diving into a topic that affects almost every entrepreneur at some stage of their journey: imposter syndrome.

We often think that once we’ve achieved success, the doubts will disappear. But the truth is imposter syndrome shows up at every level, and it doesn’t magically vanish when you hit a milestone. What matters is how you manage it, reframe it, and even use it as a superpower.

I’m sharing my own story of experiencing imposter syndrome, even while signing a publishi...

In this episode of Dawn of a New Era, I’m talking about the hidden identity ceiling that quietly holds so many CEOs back from hitting 100k months and beyond.

Because here’s the truth, you can have the best funnels, the dream team, and proven strategies, but if your identity hasn’t shifted into the version of you who earns at that level, your subconscious will sabotage your success.

I share how confidence, clarity and conviction shape scaling, why your brain works hard to protect your current identity, and how to rewire it using neuros...

In this episode of Dawn of a New Era, I’m opening up about one of the hardest but most transformative chapters of my life, scaling after loss.

Grief has a way of stripping everything back to what really matters. After losing six loved ones in a short space of time, my priorities, my energy, and even my business completely shifted. What once felt urgent no longer did, and I began to scale from a place of urgency, alignment, and legacy.

I share how grief shaped me as a CEO, how it helped me say no...

If you’ve ever thought the only thing holding you back from scaling was finding the perfect strategy, this episode is going to change everything.

Because here’s the truth, strategy alone won’t take you to your next level. The real barriers to success are the hidden beliefs, habits and stories we carry without even realising.

In this episode, I’m diving into the mindset shifts that unlock real growth, the neuroscience behind success, and why rewiring your brain is just as important as scaling your business.

Highlights:

(01:42) Why 80% of success...

Playing it safe can feel sensible, but what if it is actually what is holding you back? 

In this episode, I share why avoiding risk often costs us more than taking it. From early lessons shaped by loss to the surprising science of fear, I explore how reframing risk can open the door to growth, clarity, and freedom.

Whether you are hesitating on a bold business move or struggling to make a personal change, this conversation will help you see fear for what it is - data, not a danger sign - and use it t...

I loved sitting down with Leanne Brown, who many of you will remember from The Real Housewives of Cheshire, but today she’s all about wellness retreats, holistic coaching, and a whole new chapter. 

Leanne opened up about her midlife awakening, the messy truth of reality TV, and how charity work reshaped her life. We talked about worth, resilience, and why sometimes you have to strip it all back to find yourself again. 

From writing children’s books to running retreats in Ibiza and France, Leon’s story is packed with honesty, laughter, and inspiration.

Hig...

In this episode, I got to sit down with Susie Batista - an incredibly inspiring entrepreneur whose journey has taken her from the skies as an air stewardess to the world of high-end interior design and now full-time property development.

Susie shared how she pivoted from a fast-paced airline career to staging homes, trusting her instincts and following the signs along the way. 

She opened up about juggling family life, building two businesses with her husband, and the role that mindset, mentorship, and a little bit of faith played in their success.

What r...

If you’ve ever thought scaling your business means working more hours, creating more content or endlessly launching, this one’s going to stop you in your tracks. 

In this episode, I’m sharing the truth about what it really takes to hit consistent high-income months - and spoiler alert, it’s not what you’ve been told. 

This is for the women who are ready to lead like CEOs, not overworked content creators. 

Let’s talk about what actually works.

Highlights:

(00:52) Scaling isn’t hustle. It’s smarter structure...

Most people think hitting £100K months means bigger teams, longer hours, and hustling harder. 

But what if the real growth lies in something slower, softer, and smarter? 

In this episode, I’m sharing five powerful Japanese principles that have shaped the way I scale businesses – for myself and my clients. 

From imperfect action to the magic of micro habits, this one’s a mindset shift you won’t want to miss.

Highlights:

(00:50) Why hustle isn’t the answer to scaling

(03:11) Wabi sabi: imperfect action grows your business

(06:23) T...

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If the thought of public speaking makes your stomach flip, you’re not alone. In this episode, Dawn shares the three biggest mindset shifts that helped her go from avoiding the mic to speaking on global stages. This isn’t about polished perfection or sounding like a TED Talk. It’s about connecting, making an impact, and letting your voice lead the way.

You’ll hear how confidence actually gets built, why being relatable matters more than being impressive, and how to stop waiting to feel “ready.” If you've been holding yourself back, this is your...

In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Gemma Sheppard - stylist, founder, and all-round powerhouse - for a chat that covers everything from saying yes to wild opportunities, to creating something meaningful in the middle of grief and chaos. 

We talk fashion (obviously), identity, business, burnout, silk pyjamas, and building a brand that actually means something. 

It’s honest, inspiring, and full of heart - and I know you’re going to love it.

Highlights:

(02:16) Fizz, fashion and finding purpose

(09:28) Dressing for confidence, not just the job

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If scaling your business feels more like a chaotic sprint than a steady climb, this episode will shift your perspective. I share the concept of Kaizen Scaling — the power of small, consistent improvements that stack up to serious results. No overhauls, no burnout, just smart strategy grounded in neuroscience, energy, and actual systems that free you up to grow.

You’ll learn the five CEO habits that help stabilise your income at 100k months, the truth about hustle in disguise, and how to make decisions from the version of you who’s already there. It’s practical, soulful...

This one’s full of straight-talking gold. 

Jordan Brompton joins me to chat about what it really looks like to build a business from the ground up, the messy middle, and why chaos, freedom, and fun are non-negotiables. 

From building a £65m company to walking off stage at Google mid-talk (yep), this episode is one for anyone who's ever questioned whether they’re cut out for the next level. 

Spoiler: you absolutely are.

Highlights: 

(03:15) Starting work at 12 for sweet money

(12:42) Why Jordan ditched comfort for chaos

Today we're getting into something a bit different but seriously powerful. 

If you're ready to think bigger, feel bigger, and be bigger in your business, this episode is going to spark something in you. 

I’m breaking down how your brain could be the only thing standing between you and those £100K months - and how to rewire it using real neuroscience and quantum psychology. 

Let’s get you thinking, leading and earning like the woman who's already there.

Highlights: 

(1:03) The Science of Success and Neuroplasticity

(1:45...

This week, I’m joined by the brilliant Michelle Ackerley - TV presenter, journalist and all-round warm, wise woman - for a real conversation about what success actually feels like behind the scenes. 

We chat about self-image, identity, finding your purpose (even when it doesn’t feel crystal clear), and why doing the work on yourself always pays off. 

Michelle shares honestly about being in the public eye, navigating big shifts, and the quiet power of knowing who you are.

Highlights:

(1:52) Early Career and Media Involvement

(6:06) Challenges and Barriers in Med...