The Soft Girl Era — Are We Confusing Peace With Comfort?

The Soft Girl Era — Are We Confusing Peace With Comfort?

The Soft Girl Era is one of the biggest conversations on social media right now. But is it helping us create healthier, more balanced lives… or are we starting to confuse peace with comfort? In this episode of Running It, Ozge McAree explores the rise of the Soft Girl Era, why so many people are rejecting hustle culture, and why the message resonates with millions of women around the world. Drawing on lessons from business, leadership, personal growth and running, Ozge shares her thoughts on confidence, self-trust, resilience and the difference between protecting your peace and avoiding the very things that help us grow. This episode covers: • The Soft Girl Era trend • Burnout and hustle culture • Confidence and self-trust • Personal growth and resilience • Leadership lessons from running • Boundaries versus avoidance • Why confidence comes after action • Creating a life that feels good without stopping your growth If you’ve ever struggled with confidence, self-belief, motivation, burnout, perfectionism or knowing when to push forward and when to slow down, this episode is for you. Running It is a podcast about business, leadership, mindset, personal growth and the lessons we learn while running through life.

The Invisible Signature

Your business is speaking before anybody opens their mouth. In EP 4 of Running It, Ozge McAree explores something most businesses completely overlook: the invisible signature every business leaves behind. From luxury hotels and beauty salons to corporate offices, retail stores and hospitality venues — people emotionally react to spaces within seconds. The scent. The lighting. The atmosphere. The emotional tone. The energy of staff. It all says something. This episode dives into: • the psychology of scent and emotional memory • why customers decide how they feel almost instantly • how spaces influence behaviour, comfort and spending • why some businesses feel premium while others feel disconnected • the emotional side of branding most companies ignore • leadership, presence and the energy people feel before words Ozge also shares real examples from hotels, retail spaces and commercial environments, explaining why professional scenting is far more than “making a space smell nice.” If you work in hospitality, facilities management, commercial property, wellness, beauty, retail or customer experience — this episode will completely change the way you think about your business. Running It is a podcast about business, leadership, mindset, customer experience and the thoughts that come while out running. ⸻ Designs for Health Disclaimer Disclaimer: I’m not a medical practitioner or healthcare professional. I’m simply sharing products and routines I personally use and enjoy as part of my own wellbeing routine. Always speak to your healthcare practitioner before starting supplements or health protocols.

Why Your Best Meetings Shouldn’t Happen in a Boardroom

Some of the best conversations I’ve ever had in business didn’t happen in a boardroom. They happened walking side by side with someone. In Episode 3 of Running It, Ozge McAree talks about: – walking meetings – communication and connection – leadership and sales psychology – why people open up more outside the office – movement, clarity and human behaviour – why some of our best thinking happens away from the desk There’s also actual science behind why people think differently when they’re moving. A conversation about business, people, communication and creating environments where better conversations can happen.

You’re Not Lazy — You’re Waiting for a Feeling

Most of us aren’t actually waiting for the right time. We’re waiting for the right feeling. In Episode 2 of Running It, Ozge McAree talks about procrastination, motivation, discipline, confidence, momentum, and why so many of us delay the very things we know we should be doing. From business and sales to fitness, habits and everyday life, Ozge shares why motivation usually doesn’t come before action — it comes after it. This episode explores: * why procrastination is often linked to discomfort and uncertainty * how discipline eventually turns into habit * why confidence is built through action * how momentum changes everything * and why waiting for the perfect feeling can keep you stuck for years Because sometimes the biggest thing standing between where you are and where you want to be… is simply starting.

No One Ever Said: "This Place Smells Amazing ... I want to Leave."

Most businesses spend a fortune on how a space looks. Very few think about how it feels. In Episode 1 of Running It, Ozge McAree talks about first impressions, scent, memory, emotion, and why people often decide how they feel about a business before a single word is spoken. From luxury hotels and corporate lobbies to clubs, clinics, gyms, retail stores and commercial spaces, Ozge shares real stories from the world of hygiene and premium scenting — and why scent has become one of the most powerful, overlooked parts of customer experience and branding. This isn’t about candles or air fresheners. It’s about psychology. Because people might forget what they saw… but they rarely forget how a place made them feel. And as Ozge says: “No one ever walks into a place, says it smells amazing… and wants to leave.” Then underneath, add this final line: Follow Running It on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for new weekly episodes on business, mindset, leadership, human behaviour, sales, performance, branding and the lessons learned while building a business in the real world.