The Turnaround CEO: Amanda Daly on Leaving the Business, the Marriage, and the Mask #EpisodeFourteen

The Turnaround CEO: Amanda Daly on Leaving the Business, the Marriage, and the Mask #EpisodeFourteen

The life looked perfect. But the cost was too high. What if the business you built was never really yours? In this unflinching episode, I sit down with Amanda Daly - powerhouse strategist, founder of The Turnaround CEO, and a woman who walked away from a 20-year legacy, a million-pound home, and a life that no longer fit. From breastfeeding at the front of a boardroom… to closing million-pound deals while her kids played tic-tac-toe on her arm - Amanda was running the empire. But inside? She was disappearing. What began as a successful climb inside her husband's family business became a slow erasure of self. Until one question shattered the illusion: "If my daughter lived this life I'm living… what would I say?" Her answer: "I'd be heartbroken." This episode is not about burnout. It's about burning the mask. It's about the boldest turnaround of all: coming home to yourself. If you're standing at an edge right now - knowing something has to change - Amanda's story will meet you there. ✨ In This Episode: * The moment she walked out of the business - and the marriage - she helped build * Why high-functioning burnout can feel like slow erasure * The quiet question that shattered everything * What made her take off her wedding ring - and never put it back on * How she landed her first client as The Turnaround CEO - with no website, just truth * What true reinvention looks like when it starts from the inside out * The soul whisper calling Amanda forward - and what it's saying now ✨ Timestamps: 00:00 – Reconnecting after years apart 06:40 – The retreats that changed everything 12:10 – Breastfeeding at the boardroom table 18:00 – What Serena saw (and why it mattered) 21:30 – When she realised she was disappearing 25:50 – The question that broke her: "Would I want this for my daughter?" 32:00 – When the mediator asked if she needed to call the police 36:45 – Taking off the ring (and not looking back) 43:00 – Becoming The Turnaround CEO - and landing her first client 49:10 – How trauma fuels disempowerment - and what heals it 56:20 – Why the leaders who resist help the most… change the deepest 01:04:00 – Slowing down to speed up 01:09:45 – Amanda's next chapter is international 01:12:30 – The Ritual Question: What does your soul whisper is next? ⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@thekatekenney] ✨ Resources: Follow Amanda: Website → Business [https://www.theturnaroundceo.co.uk] Website → Hypnotherapy [https://www.amandadaly.co.uk] LinkedIn → @amandadaly [https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandadaly] Follow Kate: Instagram → @thekatekenney [https://www.instagram.com/thekatekenney/] Facebook → @thekatekenney [https://www.facebook.com/thekatekenney] LinkedIn → @thekatekenney [https://www.linkedin.com/in/thekatekenney] YouTube → @thekatekenney [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCHzOM1GfQy-33nfqDZUeHxQ]

From Burnout to Reclaiming Real Financial Power with Serena Humphrey #EpisodeThirteen

What if the success you built is quietly breaking you? In this unfiltered and deeply resonant conversation, I sit down with financial strategist and truth-teller Serena Humphrey to unpack what really happens when the hustle-for-worthiness game runs your business - and your body finally says no. From losing her first home at 21, to running a £10M company with zero formal training, to burning out so completely she couldn't speak - this episode pulls back the curtain on the untold cost of doing business the "right" way. This isn't about spreadsheets, tactics, or productivity hacks. This is about reclaiming your peace, power, and capacity to lead from calm - not chaos. If you've ever looked at your success and thought: "Is this sustainable? Is this even mine?" - this episode is for you. In This Episode: * The moment Serena walked away from her most secure income stream—and why it was the most powerful decision she's ever made * What no one tells you about full-body burnout, mystery diagnoses, and the real cost of scaling at all costs * How to stop letting "Mr. Fear & Scarcity" run your business strategy * The deep financial trauma that redefined Serena's life—and the mission that came from it * What it actually means to build a calm, profitable business (without performing worthiness through your revenue) Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & reconnecting after 10 years 04:30 – The chocolate cake meeting 10:12 – Serena's early years: from head of finance at 21 to crashing hard 15:45 – The financial trauma that changed her mission forever 20:42 – Mr. Fear & Scarcity: the archetype running her business decisions 22:00 – How she chose calm over chaos 27:30 – The hustle energy detox 36:10 – Serena's spiritual and soul-led shift 46:25 – The cost of chasing external measures of success 57:30 – What Serena teaches now 01:00:00 – What it really means to be "enough" in life and business 01:03:00 – The Ritual Question: What does your soul whisper is next? Resources: Follow Serena: LinkedIn → Connect [https://www.linkedin.com/in/serena-humphrey/] The FWord Blog [https://www.thefword.uk/blog-2-1] Follow Kate: Instagram → @thekatekenney [https://www.instagram.com/thekatekenney/] Facebook → Follow [https://www.facebook.com/thekatekenney] LinkedIn → Connect [https://www.linkedin.com/in/thekatekenney/] YouTube → Subscribe [https://www.youtube.com/@thekatekenney]

The Brands That Cut Through the Noise: Strategy, Conviction, and Conversion with Danielle Cevallos #EpisodeTwelve

If your content feels like it's falling flat, it's not because you're missing something - it's because your brand is. In a sea of surface-level visibility, most entrepreneurs are trying to market without a clear message and build momentum without conviction. In this unfiltered and unapologetically honest conversation, I sit down with powerhouse strategist, branding and conversion copy expert Danielle Cevallos to pull back the curtain on what really separates magnetic, money-making brands from the ones just getting scrolled past. This isn't about algorithms. It's about alignment, strategy, and the kind of unwavering presence that moves people to act - not just "engage." Whether you're building your next-level empire or refining a brand that already performs, this conversation will rewire the way you think about visibility, voice, and building something that actually sells. In This Episode: * The #1 reason most personal brands fail to convert (even with good content) * Why "more visibility" is a trap without this essential ingredient * What branding actually is—and why most people get it wrong * How to create content with rhythm and resonance (even if you hate being on camera) * Danielle's go-to mindset shift when conviction wavers * The truth about viral content and why it rarely builds sustainable success This episode is a masterclass in branding for real results. It's for the leader ready to strip away the noise, get unapologetically clear, and own their space online with clear strategy that scales. Danielle is the powerhouse behind some of today's most influential personal brands and she doesn't hold back in this conversation. Timestamps: 01:38 Personal Branding Mistakes 04:17 Challenges in Marketing Strategies 05:45 Ideal Clients and Business Adaptations 08:39 The Essence of Branding 10:39 Creating Magnetic Brands 20:33 The Role of Ads in Business Growth 27:53 Overcoming Camera Shyness 32:03 Effective Marketing Training 34:34 Navigating Training Complexity 35:10 Simplifying Content with Authority 35:43 The Power of Saying Yes 36:51 Teaching for Deeper Engagement 47:34 Conviction in Brand Messaging 50:38 Balancing Ambition and Faith 57:38 The Role of Strategy in Legacy-Level Business Resources: Follow Danielle: Instagram → @daniellecmarketing [https://www.instagram.com/daniellecmarketing/] Facebook → Follow [https://www.facebook.com/danielle.cevallos] LinkedIn → Connect [https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-cevallos/] Follow Kate: Instagram → @thekatekenney [https://www.instagram.com/thekatekenney/]Facebook → Follow [https://www.facebook.com/thekatekenney]LinkedIn → Connect [https://www.linkedin.com/in/thekatekenney/]

From Wall Street to Lightwork: Rona Lalezary on Purpose & Power & Divine Precision #EpisodeEleven

What happens when a high-performing leader trades strategy for surrender? In this deeply resonant conversation, Rona Lalezary shares her remarkable journey—from the corporate grind of Wall Street to the sacred work of healing, holding space, and walking in purpose. This isn't about abandoning ambition. It's about elevating your leadership to soul-level precision. From building a nonprofit that supports trauma survivors to her 6 AM "office hour with God," Rona reveals how divine timing, radical trust, and energetic alignment unlock purpose beyond what you could "achieve" on paper. If you've ever felt the pull between performance and purpose, this is your sign to tune in. Inside This Episode, You'll Learn: * Why "failed" manifestations are often divine reroutes to something far greater * How to lead with the frequency of desire, not the form * What "the divine download" is—and how to stay open to receive it * Rona's practical daily ritual that tunes her into purpose and power * How to hold both the human mess and the sacred mission—without losing momentum Topics & Timings: 01:00 A powerful encounter that redefined alignment 02:14 When the vision doesn't go as planned—trusting the re-route 04:58 The invisible ROI of deep inner work 12:13 Supporting trauma with soul and structure 21:13 What is a divine download—and how to get one 28:10 Morning rituals that anchor legacy 28:57 The energetics of real manifestation 31:26 Grace inside the mess 33:19 Radical acceptance as a leadership tool 40:42 Navigating expansion with tenderness 43:46 Connect with Rona 46:34 Final reflections 🔗 Links & Resources: Follow Rona: Rona's Website [http://ronalalezary.com]Mental Health Nonprofit [https://mentalhealthisreal.co]Rona's Podcast: The Divine Download [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rona-lalezarys-the-divine-download-podcast/id1609297786]Instagram: @themindset_reset_rona [https://www.instagram.com/themindset_reset_rona?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Follow Kate: Instagram → @thekatekenney [https://www.instagram.com/thekatekenney/]Facebook → Follow [https://www.facebook.com/thekatekenney]LinkedIn → Connect [https://www.linkedin.com/in/thekatekenney/]

The Sovereign Yes ™ – How to Trust the Whisper Before the Evidence Appears #EpisodeTen

What if clarity isn't something you find - but something you remember? 33 years ago, a sun-drenched walk, through Cardiff, a dog-eared copy of The Lord of the Rings, and a flash of inner knowing changed everything. In this deeply personal episode of The Kate Kenney Show #Unfiltered, Kate takes you behind the scenes of a pivotal moment from her life. From the high-stakes decision of moving to Cardiff as a young woman—with no map, no plan, and no backup - to the present-day whisper of her future self, this episode is a journey into intuitive trust, embodied leadership, and how to tap into the truth that's always been yours. Kate reveals the moment where vision meets decision, and why the deepest clarity doesn't come from pressure - but from peace. If you've ever stood at a crossroads - uncertain of the path, but certain of the pull - this episode is for you. In This Episode, You'll Hear: * The story of how a top-floor flat became a spiritual anchor - and a lesson in energetic alignment. * How to move without forcing - and why trust creates traction * Why intuitive alignment always precedes external clarity * How to recognize when you're chasing certainty vs. following a Sovereign Yes™ * What it means to follow the breadcrumbs instead of forcing the plan Plus, Kate shares an exclusive invitation to join her in Scotland this September for an intimate in-person retreat designed to help brilliant, powerful souls release what's no longer theirs to hold… and rise from their center. Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome & Intro Kate reflects on a quiet but potent moment of truth and opens the space for what's to come. 03:40 – The Whisper Before the Yes What it means to walk with a vision before the logic makes sense—and why that's your real power. 08:15 – A Pivotal Decision in Cardiff Kate recounts the true story of following her intuition (and a quote from The Lord of the Rings) all the way to a new home, new chapter, and new frequency of trust. 11:10 – The Metaphor of the Marble Why uncovering who you already are matters more than becoming someone new. (And how Michelangelo's David shows us the way.) 18:23 – Client Story: The Opera Singer in the Noise Kate shares a client breakthrough that will hit home for anyone who's ever felt like their brilliance was being drowned out. 25:15 – From Fragmentation to Full Frequency A reflection on what it truly means to stand center stage in your life and work—and how clarity is less about figuring things out, and more about coming home. 27:00 – Final Invitation: The RELEASE Retreat in Scotland Kate opens the door to her upcoming in-person retreat just outside Edinburgh—a sacred, sovereign space for visionaries, creatives, and change-makers who are ready to lead from alignment, not urgency. Mentioned in This Episode: The Future Self Activation An 11-minute guided journey to meet the version of you who already knows. Your next step is waiting. 👉 www.thekatekenney.com/future [http://www.thekatekenney.com/future] Scotland Retreat: RELEASE | Sept 2025 A sacred, luxurious retreat for visionaries, creatives, and high-achieving women ready to lead from alignment—not adrenaline. 👉 www.thekatekenney.com/retreats [http://www.thekatekenney.com/retreats] Follow Kate: Instagram → @thekatekenney [https://www.instagram.com/thekatekenney]Facebook → Follow [https://www.facebook.com/thekatekenney]LinkedIn → Connect [https://www.linkedin.com/in/thekatekenney] Listener Love: "This is what we need. Raw and unfiltered conversations that have depth and substantial messages of hope and courage." – @issakamal If this episode stirred something in you, would you take a moment to leave a review? Your shares, reviews, and love help more people find this show—and share in these sacred conversations. And thanks to you, The Kate Kenney Show #Unfiltered is now ranked in the Top 10% of podcasts globally (by Listening Notes). That's no small thing—and it means the world.