Female Firesides

Chronic Illness + Business: A Discussion with Laura Fox

In today's episode of Female Firesides, Host Emily Brandenburg along with Michele Hoover and Shannon Warner listen to Laura Fox discuss how her business was born and what it's all about. See her bio and links below!
"i am Laura was born from a deeply personal journey. After contracting a virus that left me with chronic bilateral facial pain, I was forced to drastically reshape my life. I went through a grieving process for the life I once had and had to come to terms with a new reality—one that ultimately led to the creation of i am Laura.
Even before becoming ill, I had a vision for something more; more freedom, more time with my family, more flexibility. I wanted to work for myself and be in control of my own life. Helping people, spreading my magic. That desire never left me, and today, I’ve turned it into reality.
Now, I empower other women, just like me—mums juggling chronic illness, kids, jobs, and still holding onto that dream of doing more. I coach them to build and grow businesses that fit around their lives, rather than the other way around. I want them to know that they CAN still do it, they don’t have to just accept the future that is in front of them.
Through my coaching, I provide the mindset shifts, strategy, and support they need to succeed. My signature 12-week programme, launching in mid-March 2025, combines mindset, business and marketing coaching, strategy, and accountability to help women take action and create real change."
There are limited places available, so have a look to learn more and then let’s have a chat:
Clarity & Confidence Success Accelerator
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I also have 2 podcasts of my own, make sure that you check them out to learn more about my journey.
Juggling Chronic Illness, Kids, a Job and a Dream
Apple > https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-am-laura-juggling-chronic-illness-kids-a-job-and-a-dream/id1743601647
Spotify > https://open.spotify.com/show/2CZuXwoPRGJ2WlysoPhp5Q
 
A Sprinkle of Sunshine – Your Daily Dose of Joy
Apple > https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-sprinkle-of-sunshine-your-daily-dose-of-joy/id1755928682
Spotify > https://open.spotify.com/show/6lFfivhZiAWmKSO0FlSxHI
 

Prioritizing Yourself and Navigating the Holiday Season

In this episode, Emily joins Michele and Laura to discuss how women often shoulder the responsibility of everything around the holiday season. But it doesn't need to be this way. During our fireside chat, we each commit to a few things we can do to prioritize our mental health, along with having an honest discussion around what self care looks like. Hint: it's different for everyone.

Female Firesides Introducing Emily, Laura, Michele and Shannon!

Welcome to the new and improved Female Firesides podcast where four besties and entrepreneurs navigating life, family and business chat about anything and everything. Each episode will have a specific topic and in this one, we are introducing ourselves and talking about why we decided to start a podcast! It's like Sex and The City, business edition. We hope you love it as much as we do!
 
***The audio on this episode is glitchy because of some wifi issues. It has since been resolved.***

Female Firesides Exciting Update!

In today's very short episode, I'm sharing a HUGE update that is going to be an incredible part of the Female Firesides podcast going forward. Hint: I'm not the only one on the podcast and will now have 3 more incredible women on each episode going forward!

Ep. 14 A Female Fireside Chat with Intuitive Business Coach Ana Patricia Bourgeois

Welcome to the first interview for Female Firesides in 2024! In today's episode, I interview Ana, and we chat about everything from the power of REST as an entrepreneur to living with intention to choosing a solid partner in life and MORE. Read more about Ana below and make sure to follow her on Instagram
 
Ana Patricia Bourgeois is an Intuitive Business Coach & Podcaster. Her mission is to help ambitious women gain clarity and confidence in their purpose so that they can start or grow their online service-based business from a place of alignment and passion. She believes every woman has the power to be financially free & be their own boss without burn-out, stress, & overwhelm. Ana helps them reach 5K+ months through the power of personal branding, social media & mindset in 90 days or less. 

A Female Fireside Discussion about 2024

At the beginning of the year, more than ever, women are bombarded with ads from social media, the radio, television, telling us that we aren't good enough and in order for us to fix ourselves, we need their product or service. In this episode, Emily discusses how that's bologna and how you can start off 2024 slow and intentional instead. Grab a pen and paper and get ready to have your most incredible 2024 yet!

A Female Fireside Discussion about Martha Gellhorn, part 1

Have you ever thought what it would be like to jump on a plane in a war zone? Not sure if you'll be blown out of the sky or not? Would fear stop you, or propel you? Join Emily Brandenburg as she takes a look at the life of Martha Gellhorn, who was one of the first female war correspondents of the 20th century. 
 
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Sources:
Bio of Martha Gellhorn
Sailing from San Francisco to Honolulu
China in 1941
 
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Female Firesides Special Episode + Update!

This is a short update about the podcast to let you know that the format is changing (for the better!) and a brief life update! Thanks for listening!