Shadow Work for Entrepreneurs: Why High-Achieving Women Still Burn Out with Suzie Cuthbertson

Shadow Work for Entrepreneurs: Why High-Achieving Women Still Burn Out with Suzie Cuthbertson

In this episode of Unshakeable Talks, Katy is joined by shadow work expert and founder of Subconscious Couture, Suzie - also known online as ‘ShadowB*tch’ - for a conversation about shadow work, capacity and self‑abandonment in business. Together they unpack how your disowned parts quietly run the show, why so many high‑achieving women still hit burnout even when they’re ‘doing the work’, and what it actually takes to build a business that doesn’t just look good from the outside but feels genuinely sustainable on the inside. Key Takeaways: Your shadow is running more of your life than you think. Shadow parts are the pieces of you you’ve shut down or disowned to survive, from the people‑pleaser to the performer to the victim. Until you bring them into the light, they keep quietly dictating your decisions, relationships and business results from the background. You don’t need to kill off old versions of you to grow. Trying to bury past selves and old identities just creates more shadow and more inner conflict. The real liberation comes when you let those parts back in and start working with them instead of pretending they’re not there. Most women are leaking capacity long before they hit burnout. You can restructure your diary and hire more help, but if you don’t address underlying patterns, you’ll keep feeling maxed out no matter how much you change on the surface. Healing work that keeps you circling the past isn’t enough. There’s a difference between endlessly processing and actually shifting - insight alone can leave you sitting in your story, whereas deeper shadow work is about moving emotions through and changing how you show up now. The strategy that really moves your business is who you’re willing to be. When you stop compromising on your own energy, stop diluting your edge, and allow yourself to be as weird, wacky and wonderful as you really are, the money and momentum become a byproduct instead of a constant uphill push. If you enjoyed this episode, you can connect with Suzie on Instagram @suziecuthbertson. Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Unshakeable Talks! If this episode helped you, make sure you hit subscribe so you never miss an episode, and leave a review to share your thoughts - I love hearing from you.  Follow me on Instagram @i.am.katy.schweiger [https://www.instagram.com/i.am.katy.schweiger/?hl=en] and @unshakeabletalks [https://www.instagram.com/unshakeabletalks/] for updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and to connect with our unshakeable community. Join my inner circle weekly newsletter here [https://theunshakeablewoman.myflodesk.com/unshakeable-weekly] to get actionable takeaways, key lessons from each episode, and exclusive additional resources.

Women in Business, Gen Z Careers & the Truth About Mum Entrepreneurship with Robin Schweiger

In this episode of Unshakeable Talks, Katy sits down with a very special guest - her daughter, Robin. They have an unfiltered conversation about what building a business as a woman actually looks like from the inside and the front row. They answer your listener's questions, and talk about inherited work habits, the clash between caregiving and ambition, the illusion of freedom in entrepreneurship, and why Gen Z is both drawn to and wary of the entrepreneurial dream. They also explore stats for women‑led businesses, what kids really notice about always‑on work, and how both generations are redefining what a good, sustainable life at work actually means. Key Takeaways: Your work habits are inherited as much as designed. Growing up around hustle, burnout or structure shapes how you see work, risk and career - whether you copy it, rebel against it, or consciously choose something in between. Caregiving and ambition will always be in conversation. When you’re the one holding more of the mental and emotional load at home, it inevitably influences the risks you take, the pace you grow at, and what success feels safe to pursue. Entrepreneurship isn’t the shortcut to freedom it’s sold as. Flexible hours often come with fewer real breaks, more late nights, and a constant low‑level responsibility that follows you on holidays and into bed. The system is still skewed, but you’re not powerless. Even when funding and opportunity aren’t distributed equally, you still get to decide how you pitch, where you seek support, and whether you build something that can grow without permission. Every generation is rewriting what ‘a good life’ at work looks like. Younger women are questioning traditional paths, experimenting with entrepreneurship, and forcing a more honest conversation about trade‑offs, capacity and what they actually want their days to feel like. Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Unshakeable Talks! If this episode helped you, make sure you hit subscribe so you never miss an episode, and leave a review to share your thoughts - I love hearing from you.  Follow me on Instagram @i.am.katy.schweiger [https://www.instagram.com/i.am.katy.schweiger/?hl=en] and @unshakeabletalks [https://www.instagram.com/unshakeabletalks/] for updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and to connect with our unshakeable community. Join my inner circle weekly newsletter here [https://theunshakeablewoman.myflodesk.com/unshakeable-weekly] to get actionable takeaways, key lessons from each episode, and exclusive additional resources.

What to Wear for Business, Menopause & Body Confidence with Savile Row Tailor Nooshin White

In this episode of Unshakeable Talks, Katy sits down with Nooshin, a women’s tailor working out of London’s iconic Savile Row, to talk about why what you wear as a woman in business is so much more than just clothes. Nooshin shares how tailoring became both her craft and her way of serving ambitious women who want their wardrobe to match the life they’re building. They explore confidence, menopause, surgery, changing bodies, post‑Covid workwear, motherhood, delegation, and why having a visiting tailor come to your office or home can be both deeply practical and quietly luxurious. Key Takeaways: Clothes can be a quiet strategy for confidence. The right pieces shift posture, presence and self‑belief, especially in rooms where you need to feel anchored and visible. Tailoring is about life transitions, not just looking smart. Thoughtful cuts and fabrics can hold you through promotions, menopause, surgery and body changes, not just make you look smart. Entrepreneurship is not as glamorous as it looks. Behind Savile Row showrooms are years of hustling, rebuilding after Covid and stretching every pound to keep a vision alive. It’s not just sipping champagne and making lots of money all the time.  Growth needs delegation and boundaries. You cannot scale a business by doing everything yourself; asking for help is part of serving clients better and protecting your energy.  Women’s networks are a business superpower. Generational role models and modern‑day allies make it easier to take risks, escalate decisions and keep going when things feel hard. If you enjoyed this episode, you can connect with Nooshin on Instagram @nooshintailor [https://www.instagram.com/nooshintailor/]. You can also fid out more about Nooshin’s work on her website - https://nooshin.co.uk/ [https://nooshin.co.uk/]  Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Unshakeable Talks! If this episode helped you, make sure you hit subscribe so you never miss an episode, and leave a review to share your thoughts - I love hearing from you.  Follow me on Instagram @i.am.katy.schweiger [https://www.instagram.com/i.am.katy.schweiger/?hl=en] and @unshakeabletalks [https://www.instagram.com/unshakeabletalks/] for updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and to connect with our unshakeable community. Join my inner circle weekly newsletter here [https://theunshakeablewoman.myflodesk.com/unshakeable-weekly] to get actionable takeaways, key lessons from each episode, and exclusive additional resources.

Breaking Generational Patterns and Limiting Beliefs as a Woman with Kirsty Mason

In this episode of Unshakeable Talks, Katy sits down with certified identity coach Kirsty Mason to explore what it really means to become the main character in your life and business. From being literally trained to stay invisible as a sign language interpreter, to standing on stages and leading women through deep mindset and nervous system work, Kirsty shares the messy, honest truth behind reinvention in your 30s and 40s. They talk about money stories, visibility fears, generational patterns, motherhood, relationships, and why surface-level ‘good vibes only’ mindset work will never create the freedom you’re craving. Key Takeaways: Your career can reflect your childhood beliefs Kirsty realised she had spent 16 years in a job that literally kept her quiet, mirroring a childhood belief that she ‘wasn’t important enough to be heard’. Once she saw this pattern, she understood why she had chosen a role that kept her in the shadows and why it no longer felt aligned. Deep mindset work goes beyond journaling What most of us consume online is surface-level mindset: gratitude lists, affirmations and ‘think positive’ content that doesn’t touch the beliefs we’ve carried for decades. True transformation needs subconscious work and nervous system regulation, not just nicer thoughts on paper. Your nervous system has an income ceiling too You can only earn as much as your nervous system can safely hold, which is why so many women hit the same money ceiling no matter how hard they work. Unless you work on your relationship with money and your capacity to receive, strategy alone will always feel like it’s not working. Success is personal, not a 10k month The online obsession with 5k and 10k months creates pressure, shame and comparison for women who are actually doing really well by their own standards. Success might look like freedom of choice, flexibility, or feeling present with your kids, not a number. Generational change starts in your living room Kirsty sees herself as a ‘generational chain breaker’, intentionally changing the language she uses, how she talks about money, and the way she models possibility to her children.  If you enjoyed this episode, you can connect with Kirsty on Instagram @kirsty_mason_coaching [https://www.instagram.com/kirsty_mason_coaching/]. You can also listen to Kirsty’s Secret Free Podcast ‘Selling on Stories Like a CEO [http://subscribepage.io/sellonstorieslikeaceo]’ where she teaches how to create consistent, predictable sales through your Instagram stories.  Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Unshakeable Talks! If this episode helped you, make sure you hit subscribe so you never miss an episode, and leave a review to share your thoughts - I love hearing from you.  Follow me on Instagram @i.am.katy.schweiger [https://www.instagram.com/i.am.katy.schweiger/?hl=en] and @unshakeabletalks [https://www.instagram.com/unshakeabletalks/] for updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and to connect with our unshakeable community. Join my inner circle weekly newsletter here [https://theunshakeablewoman.myflodesk.com/unshakeable-weekly] to get actionable takeaways, key lessons from each episode, and exclusive additional resources.

Money Mindset for Women: How to Stop Overspending and Build Better Money Habits with Laura Ann Moore

In this episode of Unshakeable Talks, I’m joined by Laura, a financial speaker, creator and host of the Mind Money Soul podcast, to talk about why your money problems don’t actually start with money. We get into her journey from saving £15,000 for drama school to deciding to spend it all on traveling the world instead, and how that experience led her into the world of financial psychology and helping women understand the emotional side of money. We talk about overspending as a coping mechanism, money leaks, money dates, investing fears and why wealth is about your whole life (not just your bank balance). Laura also shared an exclusive with us about her book launching later this year. Key Takeaways: Money is emotional before it’s practical. Most of us think money is about maths, spreadsheets and budgets, but the real driver is how you feel about yourself, your worth and your life - overspending, avoidance and chaos are often emotional responses, not being ‘bad with money’. Overspending is often self‑soothing. Impulse buys, ‘I’ve had a bad day’ splurges and constant treats can be a way to regulate stress, low self‑worth or feeling ‘not enough,’ especially for women sold the idea that we need more stuff to be acceptable. You can’t change what you won’t look at. Many women say they “can’t save” without actually knowing where their money goes; tracking spending and finding money leaks (unused subscriptions, endless Uber Eats) often reveals cash that could fund what they truly value. Budgeting isn’t about restriction, it’s about intention. Rich people budget too - they just give more to each category. A budget that matches your values helps you enjoy your life and move towards bigger goals instead of wondering where it all went. Regular money dates build confidence and relief. Sitting down monthly to review numbers, notice patterns, ask how money felt that month and adjust going forward turns money from a source of anxiety into a relationship you actually understand and feel in control of. If you enjoyed this episode, you can connect with Laura on Instagram @laura_ann_moore [https://www.instagram.com/laura_ann_moore/]. You can also download Laura’s Monthly Spending Planner [https://mind-money-soul.myflodesk.com/monthly-spending-planner], an easy to use spreadsheet you can use on your first or next money date!   Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Unshakeable Talks! If this episode helped you, make sure you hit subscribe so you never miss an episode, and leave a review to share your thoughts - I love hearing from you.  Follow me on Instagram @i.am.katy.schweiger [https://www.instagram.com/i.am.katy.schweiger/?hl=en] and @unshakeabletalks [https://www.instagram.com/unshakeabletalks/] for updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and to connect with our unshakeable community. Join my inner circle weekly newsletter here [https://theunshakeablewoman.myflodesk.com/unshakeable-weekly] to get actionable takeaways, key lessons from each episode, and exclusive additional resources.