She Is Courageous Podcast with Shelley Bosworth

You can look successful on the outside and still be running yourself into the ground.

In this powerful conversation, Shelley sits down with Bron Watson to talk about hustle culture, self-care, resilience, and what it really means to heal while life keeps happening around you.

Bron shares her story of building a successful business, navigating two cancer diagnoses, and learning to stop living as a “human doing” and start becoming the CEO of herself.

This episode is honest, grounding, and packed with moments that will make you stop and think about how you’re sho...

You’ve read the books. Bought the courses. Saved the posts. So why are you still stuck?

In this episode, Shelley talks about the mindset trap so many ambitious women fall into: convincing yourself you need more information before you take action. But most of the time, it’s not clarity you’re missing. It’s self-trust.

If you keep overthinking, researching, or waiting until you feel “ready”, this episode will challenge you to stop circling the decision and finally back yourself.

You’ll hear how to:

Feel like networking is a drain, not a driver of growth? You’re not imagining it.

In this episode, Shelley sits down with Carmen Taubman, founder of Crew, to unpack why traditional networking feels broken—and what actually works instead. This is a real conversation about building something different in a crowded space, backing yourself when people question it, and learning to trust your way of doing business.

They go beyond surface-level advice and get into courage, conviction, pricing, and the truth about confidence.

If you’ve been waiting to feel ready before you put yourself out there, this one will challenge that.

What you’ll take away:

So many women think resilience means pushing harder, staying positive, and carrying on no matter what. But that version of resilience often leads straight to burnout.

In todays episode Shelley shares a different perspective. Real resilience is not about ignoring what you feel or forcing your way through hard seasons. It’s about leading yourself well when life feels uncertain, uncomfortable, or really dam heavy.

If you’ve been stuck in pressure mode, constantly overriding yourself, this is the reset you may need. In this episode Shelley helps you

You know something isn’t right anymore.

 Your role, your business, the direction you’re heading. But the idea of starting over feels… a lot.

In this episode, Shelley sits down with accountant and founder Susan Perry, who made a bold decision to leave a secure director role and start again from scratch. All while planning a wedding and moving house.

This isn’t just about business. It’s about ownership.  Making the call when there’s no perfect timing.

 And backing yourself when it would be easier to stay where you are.

Susan also shares the reality of building a business from the ground up, the press...

You’re the one people rely on. The calm one. The capable one. The one who has the answers.

But what happens when you don’t?

In this episode, Shelley gets honest about the pressure women in leadership roles put on themselves to always look like they’ve got it sorted. Not because anyone asked them to. Because they decided they had to.

She unpacks how this shows up, why it feels so heavy, and what it’s really costing you when you keep performing instead of being honest.

This is a conversation about self-leadership, vulnerability, and giving yourself somewhere for your...

Ever feel like starting over would be too hard, too messy, or just too late?

In this weeks episode, Shelley sits down with Joyce Nicole Rogers, a teacher, founder, and global expat who has rebuilt her life across countries, cultures, and careers. From leaving Lebanon during civil war to launching a not-for-profit recruitment agency, Joyce shares what it really takes to keep moving forward when nothing feels certain.

This isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about trusting yourself enough to take the next step, even when it feels uncomfortable. You’ll hear the real mindset shifts behind resilience, how to navigate big life changes, and why purpos...

Feel like time is running out to change direction or go bigger?

That voice telling you it’s “too late” gets louder in midlife, but I'm here to say it’s also wrong.

In this episode, I’m unpacking the reality of your forties, fifties, and beyond. The pressure, the responsibility, the doubt, and why this stage might actually be your most powerful yet. As always I share real examples, my own story, and the mindset shift you need to stop writing yourself off and start thinking differently about what’s still possible.

This isn’t a...

You know AI could help your business. But it also feels noisy, confusing, and a bit overwhelming.

In this conversation, I’m joined by AI expert and founder Abha Malpani Naismith to cut through the noise and talk about what actually matters. No hype. No fear-mongering. Just a real, grounded look at how to use AI without losing your voice, your thinking, or your edge.

We talk about the pressure to “keep up”, the risk of becoming lazy with it, and how to use AI in a way that actually strengthens your business rather than dilute...

You’ve ticked the boxes. Built the business. Reached the goals you once worked so hard for.

So why doesn’t it feel the way you thought it would?

In this episode, Shelley explores a powerful question many ambitious women face: what happens when you achieve the dream, and it no longer fits? When life looks successful on paper, yet something feels slightly disconnected.

This isn’t about being ungrateful or burning everything down. It’s about recognising that you’ve evolved, and your definition of success may need to evolve too.

If you’v...

Right now many people are navigating uncertainty, unsettling headlines, and the tension that comes from not knowing what might happen next. When things feel uncertain it is easy to slip into overthinking, constant news checking, and a nervous system that never quite switches off.

In this honest and personal episode, Shelley shares what it has been like living through recent events in the Middle East while still trying to show up for life, work, and the people who rely on her.

This is not a political conversation. It is a real reflection on how we...

You think you need to be louder. More confident. More extroverted. But what if that’s not true?

In this weeks podcast conversation, I’m joined by Helen Williams, a social media visibility and viral content expert who describes herself as proudly introverted. She shares how she went from corporate burnout and £37 worth of digital product sales … to viral reels, thousands of followers, and a thriving business.

No overnight success. No fake five-star lifestyle. Just real decisions, hard lessons, and consistent action.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re “too quiet” to build visibilit...

In todays world most of us are more self-aware than ever. You can name the pattern. The trigger. The diagnosis.

But you’re still stuck.

In this episode, I’m exploring where self-awareness stops helping and starts holding you back. Because insight is powerful, but insight alone doesn’t change your life. Action does.

This isn’t a call-out. It’s a self-leadership conversation.

If you’ve ever said “That’s just how I am” or used a label to explain why you’re not moving forward, this one’s for you.

Inside, we...

I'll say this now ... You’re not lazy. You’re probably not actually as inconsistent as you think either!

But you are tired of starting things and not sticking to them.

If you’ve ever berated yourself with the thought, “I know what I should do … so why don’t I just do it?” then this episode is for you.

Habits shape your energy, your focus, your confidence and your results. Not motivation. Not big plans. Not a new notebook on a Monday morning.

In this episode, I break down why habits really...

It's not always that you’re not scared of failing in public.

What if I said I think you’re more scared of what you’ll say to yourself if you don’t follow through.

This episode is about the failure no one sees. The promises you make to yourself. The habit you said you’d build. The goal you swore this would be the year for. And then… you didn’t do it.

Private failure hits differently. Not because others judge you. But because you judge yourself. And that slowly chips away at your self-t...

What happens when you know you want more, but you’re building it earlier than everyone around you?

In this guest episode, Shelley is joined by Maya Vertigans, founder of award-winning, eco-conscious agency Planner Bee VA Services. At just 26, Maya has grown her business from a solo freelancer to a six-figure agency with a growing team, and she’s done it without following the “expected” path.

This is an honest conversation about starting young, leading before you feel ready, and learning to trust yourself when you don’t have a blueprint to follow. Maya shares the realit...

January can feel like a pressure cooker. Big goals. Big plans. And then reality hits, illness, exhaustion, curveballs you didn’t ask for. If you’re heading into February feeling like you’ve already fallen behind, this episode is for you.

In this solo episode, Shelley shares honestly about a January that didn’t go to plan and challenges the story that says a slow or messy start means failure. It doesn’t. January isn’t the make-or-break of your year, and you’re not off track just because things look different to what you expected.

This is abou...

If you’re constantly overcommitting, overexplaining, or second-guessing how others will react to your decisions, this episode is for you.

People pleasing often gets dressed up as being “nice”. But under the surface, it’s fear. Fear of conflict. Fear of disconnection. Fear of being misunderstood or rejected. And left unchecked, it quietly turns into self-sabotage.

In this solo episode, Shelley breaks down why people pleasing isn’t a personality trait or a weakness — it’s a learned habit rooted in safety. She shares how it shows up in business, leadership, and relationships, and why your nervous s...

You’re showing up. You’re doing the work. You’re busy, consistent, and ticking the boxes.

And yet … nothing’s really shifting. Annoying isn't it!

In this episode, Shelley breaks down five common reasons you can be in constant motion but still feel stuck. Not because you’re lazy or doing it wrong, but because the way you’re moving might be driven by habit, fear, or other people’s expectations.

This is a straight-talking conversation about awareness. About noticing the patterns that keep you busy but not fulfilled. And about why doing more isn’t...

Do you keep saying you don’t know what you want, or that you don’t trust yourself to decide anymore?

This episode offers a different truth.

You haven’t lost your self-trust. You’ve been outsourcing it.

Shelley breaks down how constant advice, expert opinions, mentors, algorithms and even AI can slowly drown out your own voice. What starts as being sensible and strategic turns into hesitation, overthinking, and delayed decisions, and that’s what really chips away at your confidence.

This is an episode about what self-trust actually is, why it fee...

The world is louder than ever. More opinions. More advice. More polished confidence on display.

And yet, so many truly capable women are still stuck, not because they don’t know what to do, but because they’re waiting to feel ready.

In this first episode of 2026, I come back to the core of the She Is Courageous Podcast and revisits the truth that started it all: courage still comes before confidence, and it matters now more than ever.

I unpack how confidence has become performative, how AI and social media blur identity and...

As we close out the year, I’m doing something I’ve never done before on the podcast.

This episode is a collection of a few of the most powerful, pause-worthy moments from past conversations, moments that made me stop, got me very reflective, and received so many messages from listeners because they resonated so much

You’ll hear from Denise Duffield-Thomas on why we must stop seeking gold stars from the wrong people.

Lauren Derrett talks about knowing who she is now (and backing her choices).

Claire Causton speaks about the br...

You know that idea you can’t stop circling,  the one that keeps tugging at you, but you just can’t quite commit to? If you're nodding then his episode is for you.

This week, I’m joined by Victoria Myers, founder of The Small Retailer Network, who knows exactly what it’s like to rebuild from scratch. After moving countries, raising two small children, and walking away from a steady income, Victoria chose courage over comfort to create the business and community she wished existed.

We talk about what it really looks like to return to...

Ever wake up already in a mood? Tired. Irritated. Over it before the day’s even started. You’re not doing anything wrong, you’re just human. But here’s the thing: how you start your day shapes everything that follows.

In this episode, Shelley shares what happened after a sleepless night, a grumpy morning, and a moment that could’ve easily spiralled into a full-blown “write-off-the-day” scenario. Instead, she stopped herself, took back control, and turned it into today’s lesson.

You’ll learn five simple, practical mindset shifts to start your day as the leader of your...

What happens when you go all in, even when everything seems stacked against you?

This week, I’m joined by Gaynor Turner, founder of the online women’s boutique Above the Clouds, host of The Above the Clouds Podcast, and member of The She Is Courageous Collective. Gaynor shares how she built her business from scratch during lockdown — no tech skills, no funding, and plenty of hurdles along the way.

We talk about the real meaning of resilience when sales don’t come, how to stay focused when you’re tempted to quit, and why bel...

What are you still holding onto that you know deep down isn’t right for you anymore?
Maybe it’s a business offer that drains you, a goal that no longer excites you, or even an outdated version of success you’re still chasing out of habit.

In this episode of The She Is Courageous Podcast, we’re talking about the messy and uncomfortable truth of letting go. Why it feels so hard. Why fear, pride, and “what will they think” keep us clinging on. And why releasing what no longer fits isn’t failure, it’s probably the br...

What if change isn’t right or wrong, it’s just different?

In this week’s guest episode, I sat down with my friend and fellow coach, Jessica, a life and career coach based in Dubai who helps people design their own definition of success.
Together, we unpacked what it really means to live courageously, from leaving home countries and careers to giving yourself permission to change your mind.

Jessica shares her story of moving from Italy to Spain to Dubai, the moment she realised traditional success didn’t feel like she thought i...

Ever told yourself “I’m just not that kind of person”?
Yep me too!
But what if that’s not the truth, what if it's just a label you’ve clung to out of fear or embarrassment?

In this episode, I’m sharing a real, completely unexpected realisation that hit me after a simple game of crazy golf. Turns out, I’ve been telling a lie for most of my life. Not to deceive anyone, but to protect myself.
From what? The awkwardness of admitting I don’t know how to do something. The fear of being se...

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by the incredible Lin Sherlock, a woman who proves it’s never too late to rewrite your story. After a corporate career that ended in complete burnout and breakdown, Lin rebuilt her life through courage, mindset work, and a leap into network marketing, something she’d never imagined doing.

We talk about the truth of burnout, why so many women stay stuck in “doing it all,” and how Lin found not just a new business, but a whole new way of thinking. You’ll hear the discipline, honesty, and heart that’s p...

This week we're talking about money, the number one thing we all want more of and yet have so many challenges with.
This isn't about making more in the traditional sense, its not about spreadsheets, tax returns, or “charge your worth" but it is about your money mindset, the stories you’ve been carrying around since childhood about what you’re allowed to have, what you can spend, and whether it’s “greedy” to want more.

Because the truth is money blocks don’t care how much you earn, how smart you are, or how many mindset books...

My guest this week, Itziar Martos -  @itziarmartos - shares with us her story and insight on losing her sight at 21, overcoming depression, becoming Miss Spain, and now inspiring globally with resilience, strength, and advocacy for hidden disabilities.

As founder of InclussiveConnect, Itziar connects people with hidden disabilities through inclusive events and provides entrepreneurship advice. 

Living with Stargardt disease as a blind entrepreneur, she creates communities where people can find emotional support and personal development.

About Itziar

From losing her sight at 21 to becoming a sought-after international speaker & Miss Spain , Itziar Martos break...

What happens when the business you once poured your heart into no longer lights you up? Nobody really talks about it, but it’s more common than you think.

In this episode, I’m exploring what it really feels like when you fall out of love with your business,  the guilt, the fear of failure, and that heavy “should I carry on?” voice in your head. This isn’t about quick fixes or sugar-coating. It’s about getting honest with yourself, asking the right questions, and finding the courage to decide whether to push forward, pivot, or let go.

This week, I’m joined by the incredible Karen Kissane, whose story of leaving corporate after facing maternity discrimination kickstarted a business (and personal) journey built on relentless courage. Now, as a leader in the biohacking space, Karen shares how biology, mindset, and strategy intersect to help you create a braver, more aligned business.

From scaling a seven-figure coaching business to plunging into icy Finnish waters (literally), Karen reveals the power of knowing what you need to thrive—especially when everything feels hard.

We talk about standing up for yourself, why “strategy isn’t enough,” and how bi...

Ever had one of those moments that knocks you to your knees? The ones that make you question everything,  your choices, your business, even yourself? You’re not alone.

In this week’s episode of The She Is Courageous Podcast, I’m sharing something a little more vulnerable: what it’s really like when doubt hits hard and you find yourself thinking, “Maybe I should just give it all up.”

I’ll talk about what actually happens in your brain in those moments, why your inner critic gets so loud, and how to start pulling yourself back o...

My guest this week, Claire Causton shares with us her story and insight on leaving corporate life, building a styling business, facing crippling menopause symptoms, and courageously rebranding as The Menopause Stylist to empower midlife women.

Claire Causton – The Menopause Stylist

Claire Causton is the founder of The Menopause Stylist and a passionate advocate for helping women reclaim their confidence, identity and visibility during menopause. With a unique blend of style expertise and deep empathy, Claire transforms wardrobes—and mindsets—so that midlife women can step back into their power feeling bold, beautiful and unapologetically themse...

AI isn’t going anywhere.
You’re probably already using it (I am too), and let’s be honest, it can be brilliant. But here’s the thing no one’s really talking about: what if your shiny new AI tool isn’t just saving you time … what if it’s slowly stealing your self-trust?

In this episode, I’m digging into AI in all its glory as a tool, but also as a watch out.
Yes, it’s efficient. Yes, it can help us feel more confident. But when you reach for AI before you’ve even given yo...

What does it really take to rebuild your life when you’ve lost everything?

This week I’m joined by the incredible Cheryl Sharp, who shares her raw and inspiring story of leaving an abusive marriage with no money, no support, and two young sons to care for, to building a thriving business, stepping into her power as a leader, and creating a new life on her terms.

We talk about the courage it takes to start again, the messy middle of self-doubt and depression, and the transformation that comes when you finally believe in your...

Feeling pulled in a million directions by all the “shoulds” online? One expert says sell in the DMs, another swears by funnels, someone else tells you to post daily… and before you know it, you’re buried under strategies, second-guessing every decision, and wondering why you feel stuck.

In this episode of She Is Courageous Podcast I’m calling out the noise and sharing why trusting your gut is not only allowed, it’s essential. I'll explain the times when I ignored my instincts and paid the price, and when I trusted myself and saw everything shift.

You’ll...

What does it really take to walk away from a seven-figure business?
This week I’m joined by the truly formidable Lauren Derrett, founder of the incredible brand Wearemout Pads, and now Tropic ambassador, who opens up about putting herself back on the top of the list, closing her business, and choosing a whole new way to work.

We talk honestly about:
The pressure of a growing brand and the toll it took
How courage sometimes looks like letting go, not pushing through
Why reinvention in your 50s might be your most powerful ch...

Ever caught yourself saying, “When I have more time… when I feel more confident… when I’ve figured it all out”?
Guess What ... that’s “I’m not ready” in disguise, and it’s keeping you stuck.
In todays episode of She Is Courageous, I’m sharing the game-changing Be–Do–Have mindset model and five simple  mindset shifts that will get you out of the “waiting loop” and into bold action.
You’ll learn why readiness isn’t a feeling, how to spot the sneaky thought patterns holding you back, and what to do instead, starting today.

🎧 Ready to s...