A Founder’s Story: Resilience, Purpose & Building WILD & WILD with April Wild

The Mindset Behind Scaling to 2 Million Customers | Sara Lou Jones, Centre of Excellence Founder

Welcome back to the WILD & WILD Podcast with your host April Wild. In this powerful and inspiring episode, April is joined by one of the most influential entrepreneurs in the online education space, Sara Lou Jones, founder of Centre of Excellence. Sara shares the incredible journey behind building a global online education company with over 2 million customers worldwide and more than 1,000 online courses across personal development, wellness, spirituality, mindset, business and holistic health. Starting as a single mother with no money and a newborn baby, Sara transformed her life by turning her knowledge of NLP and hypnotherapy into digital courses that could be sold online. By leveraging partnerships with platforms like Groupon, Amazon and affiliate networks, she built multiple revenue streams and scaled her business globally from her living room. Today, Centre of Excellence has trained millions of students worldwide and Sara has been recognised by Goldman Sachs as Most Likely to Become a Unicorn, a company valued at over one billion. In this episode we dive into the mindset, strategy and resilience required to build a successful online business, including how digital products, AI and affiliate marketing are transforming modern entrepreneurship. In this episode we discuss: • How Sara Lou Jones scaled a business to 2 million customers worldwide • Building a global online education platform from home as a single mother • The power of mindset, manifestation and goal setting in entrepreneurship • Creating multiple income streams through digital products • How online courses, ebooks and audio products can generate passive income • Leveraging affiliate marketing and partnerships to grow a global brand • How AI is transforming business, productivity and customer service • Building a powerful community and loyal customer base • Balancing entrepreneurship, motherhood and personal growth • Why women in business should think bigger and scale globally Sara also shares the strategies behind creating scalable digital products and explains how anyone can build an online course or knowledge-based business in today’s digital economy. If you are interested in entrepreneurship, online business, passive income, women in business, personal development, AI or building a scalable digital brand, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration. Websites mentioned in this episode Centre of Excellence https://www.centreofexcellence.com Freelancer platforms discussed: https://www.upwork.com https://www.peopleperhour.com https://www.fiverr.com Podcast Sponsor This episode is sponsored by Activit Drinks, a zero sugar vitamin drink packed with essential nutrients including vitamin C, vitamin D, B12 and zinc to support energy, immunity and overall wellbeing. Try Activit Drinks here: https://www.activitdrinks.com Use code WILD40 for 40% off your first order. Produced by TAEPodcast - www.taepodcast.co.uk

A Founder’s Story: Resilience, Purpose & Building WILD & WILD with April Wild

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, April Wild joins the Graft Podcast to share her journey from corporate life to building Wild & Wild, a thriving wellness and women’s empowerment community. April opens up about experiencing anxiety from a young age, navigating burnout in the corporate world, and the life-changing trip to India that transformed her mindset and set her on a new path. She shares how she built and scaled an award-winning wellness café, led a hospitality business through lockdown, and eventually pivoted into creating a purpose-driven brand centred around community, networking and women supporting women. This episode explores entrepreneurship, women in business, wellness leadership, resilience, mindset, nervous system regulation, breathwork, cold water therapy and redefining success on your own terms. April also speaks candidly about motherhood, ambition, grief and the lasting impact of her mum, Dawn Gibbons, on her drive and vision. If you are a woman in business, an aspiring entrepreneur, a wellness enthusiast or someone seeking empowerment, balance and growth, this conversation will inspire you to trust your intuition, build community and create success without sacrificing your wellbeing. Key themes include women’s empowerment, wellness entrepreneurship, female leadership, networking, mindset growth, overcoming burnout, building a purpose-led business and creating meaningful impact through community. Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://amzn.eu/d/0e9w7uo Grafft Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/2cIkkgn3DsVbQ1cyfWBVqZ?si=0bc0f56ea3204a2f https://circle.wildandwild.co.uk/join?invitation_token=d66a30460f05b9f6cc78dc7e2932faf89db91b42-99ecd4ec-d5b9-4124-98b3-e9abd3569812 Sponsored by Activit Drinks Visit www.activitdrinks.com and use code WILD40 for 40 percent off your order. Sponsored by London Nootropics - use code WILD for a discount  https://www.londonnootropics.com/WILD Produced by TAEPodcast - www.taepodcast.co.uk

Leadership, Confidence & Owning Your Voice with Liz Finneron

Welcome back to the WILD & WILD Podcast, where community is everything. In this powerful and insight-packed episode, April is joined by high-performance life and leadership coach Liz Finneron, a coach, speaker and podcast host with over twenty five years of experience supporting ambitious professionals to grow in confidence, overcome self-doubt and lead with clarity. Liz shares her deeply personal journey, from struggling with confidence, imposter syndrome and burnout in the corporate world, to discovering high-performance coaching and building a purpose-led business that helps leaders thrive without losing themselves in the process. Together, April and Liz explore what authentic leadership really looks like in today’s world, especially for women navigating business, motherhood, visibility and self-worth. In this episode, you’ll learn: * How confidence is built through small, consistent actions rather than overnight transformation * Why imposter syndrome is so common among high achievers and how to overcome it * The difference between being promoted into leadership and actually being trained to lead * Why leadership can feel lonely and how community changes everything * Practical strategies for decision-making, productivity and managing overwhelm * How to lead authentically without micromanaging or burning out * Why vulnerability, listening and values-based leadership create stronger teams * How women often undervalue themselves and why learning to charge, delegate and receive is essential * The importance of feedback, celebrating wins and redefining what strengths really are Liz also shares: * Her journey into high-performance coaching and studying with world-renowned coaches * Why investing in yourself always delivers a return * How tools like LinkedIn, AI and delegation can support modern leaders * Why intuition is a leader’s internal compass and when to trust it * This episode is a must-listen for: * Women in leadership or business * Entrepreneurs navigating growth and self-doubt * Anyone experiencing burnout, imposter syndrome or decision fatigue * Women craving confidence, clarity and community * Plus, Liz talks about her own podcast, The Leading Role, where she continues these conversations around mindset, leadership and high performance. This is an empowering, honest and practical conversation that will leave you feeling supported, capable and ready to lead your business, your career and your life in a way that truly aligns with who you are. Life’s too short to play small. Let’s grow together 💫 * Join Liz’s Group Coaching for new leaders * Book a free 30-minute chemistry call via lizfinneron.co.uk * Explore leadership and personal development tools discussed https://circle.wildandwild.co.uk/join?invitation_token=d66a30460f05b9f6cc78dc7e2932faf89db91b42-99ecd4ec-d5b9-4124-98b3-e9abd3569812 Sponsored by Activit Drinks Visit www.activitdrinks.com and use code WILD40 for 40 percent off your order. Sponsored by London Nootropics - use code WILD for a discount  https://www.londonnootropics.com/WILD Produced by TAEPodcast - www.taepodcast.co.uk

“Honest conversations about suicide, and suicide prevention” with Frances Bromley and B.E.C.K.

In loving memory of Beck. If you need support, you can always chat online with Hopeline247 / text SHOUT to 85258 or phone the Samaritans on 116 123. If you can't think of what to type or say next... simply say "hi", or however you might greet a friend.       Welcome back to another episode of the WILD & WILD Podcast with your host, April Wild. In this deeply moving and vitally important episode, April is joined by Frances Bromley, who courageously shares her story following the devastating loss of her beloved son, Beck, to suicide. With honesty, compassion and strength, Frances speaks about grief, love and the urgent need for more open conversations around mental health. Frances highlights the life-saving importance of talking and being truly heard. She shares her insights on active listening, why presence matters more than solutions, and introduces a practical safety guide designed to support people during their darkest moments. This guide forms part of a book she has written to help individuals and families navigate mental health crises with greater awareness, care and compassion. This episode is a must-listen. Whether you are personally struggling, supporting someone you love, or simply want to better understand how to show up for others, this conversation has the power to inform, comfort and potentially save lives. If you or someone you know is going through a difficult time, this episode may be the reminder that you are not alone and that help, connection and understanding are always within reach. With sharing in mind, and if reading is your thing, then Frances offers this small selection of books and references that might help you now or at some time in the future as they have her… Visit https://www.zerosuicidealliance.com to find free training that might give you the skills to help save a life.Visit https://www.mind.org.uk or Text SHOUT to 85258 (or YM if you're under 19) to help save your own.Support your local community with First Aid Training from St John Ambulance. The Grieving Brain. Mary Frances O'Connor.This is the book we were gifted by my brother in law... he said this was the only book that made any sense to him in his journey through grief and he's the partner in a law firm so is well read in general. It was my bible in the very early days after Beck died. Healing your grieving Heart for Teens.Alan D Wolffelt PhD.Explains really simply lots of tools for grief recovery. Out of print. I was given mine by a friend and bought more on line to give away. This Book could Save Your Life.Ben West“In 2018, Ben West’s world collapsed around him when he unexpectedly lost his younger brother to suicide. In the raw aftermath of this tragedy, Ben found the strength to learn, educate and campaign about mental health. He also wrote this book as a reminder that in despair you can always find hope. It’s packed with advice and practical takeaways.” You're not Listening.Kate MurphyKate is a journalist... nothing about grief here. I think this sums up the beauty of learning to listen and what a difference it can make in anyone's life. The important thing I have realised is that when I am in mental distress, I need to find people who will listen and help me to find my own solutions, and when my mind is settled I can actively listen to, support and learn from others. Flip It.Michael HeppelA general guide to the skill of turning -ve to +ve.Read this with caution though, remembering the K in B.E.C.K. : to keep Kindness at the core of every positive solution you look for.  Let’s all become better listeners when it matters, and weave those silver threads of joy together to create warm blankets for the world! And the website www.beckbromley.com for free downloads and videos. Produced by TAEPodcast - www.taepodcast.co.uk

From Law Degree to Light Work: The Awakening That Changed Everything with Elesha Arnfield

Elesha Arnfield is the founder of Awaken Crystal Shop, a women-led crystal healing and jewellery business rooted in wellness, spirituality and empowerment. Originally on a traditional career path studying law, Elesha experienced a profound spiritual awakening that completely redirected her life. Choosing purpose over expectation, she retrained as a certified crystal healer and built a heart-centred wellness business grounded in intuition, connection and conscious living. Now a mother of three children under four, Elesha is navigating motherhood, entrepreneurship and spirituality simultaneously. Her journey reflects the evolving landscape of women in business, showing that success can be aligned, values-led and deeply supportive of wellbeing. Through her work, she creates spaces for women to connect, heal and feel empowered through community and shared experience. Her story speaks to: • Women’s wellness and holistic healing through crystal therapy and conscious living • Empowerment for women in business, choosing soul-aligned success over traditional expectations • Networking and community for women, creating meaningful connection and support • Trusting intuition and personal growth, even when the path feels uncertain • Motherhood as a catalyst for empowerment, not a limitation to success • Building a values-led, women-focused brand while raising a young family https://awakentoday.co.uk/ Come join our Free Online Community with hundreds of women. Packed full of wellness classes, online events , talks and meet likeminded women.  https://circle.wildandwild.co.uk/join?invitation_token=d66a30460f05b9f6cc78dc7e2932faf89db91b42-99ecd4ec-d5b9-4124-98b3-e9abd3569812 Sponsored by Activit Drinks Visit www.activitdrinks.com and use code WILD40 for 40 percent off your order. Sponsored by London Nootropics - use code WILD for a discount  https://www.londonnootropics.com/WILD Produced by TAEPodcast - www.taepodcast.co.uk