The Queerpreneur Podcast

This episode is one I’m so excited to be sharing with you. I’ve wanted to get my guest, Char Bailey, on the podcast for quite some time!Char is such an inspiration and an incredible role model – in our conversation she shares her experience as a woman of colour who is also a lesbian and autistic and how she brings together her skills, experience and knowledge to help people reflect on everything they have inside themselves and live authentically. Char&aposs a life coach and NLP practitioner who studies spirituality, reiki and breathwork.  We talk about the power of owning our identity and the importance of visibility and how this helps others to feel safe and confident to show up as their true, unique, authentic selves.And we dive deep into allyship - the harm caused by the assumptions people make about race, sexuality, autism and other marginalisation’s and some of the biggest challenges of overcoming bias and discrimination.  And why, when there’s still over 70 countries in the world where being gay is a crime and people are being killed for their existence that allies are so, so fricking important.So please listen in and listen well.This is such a valuable, open and enlightening episode.I really hope you take away something new to reflect on and help you on your personal development journey both as an individual and an ally.Link to my new Allies Workshop: Awareness to Action:  https://thequeerpreneur.lpages.co/lgbtqia-allies-workshop/RESOURCES & LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:Link to my new Allies Workshop: Awareness to Action: https://thequeerpreneur.lpages.co/lgbtqia-allies-workshop/ Say Hi to Char Bailey on Social MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/char_bailey_/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/char_bailey_ Check out Char&aposs Website here: https://charbailey.com/  Lady Phyll: https://twitter.com/MsLadyPhyllJustlikeus: https://www.justlikeus.org/Opening Doors London: https://www.openingdoorslondon.org.uk/who-we-areGiveusashout: https://giveusashout.org/Amy Ashton’s Cosmopolitan article about mental health and young lesbians: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/love-sex/relationships/a35738255/lesbian-loneliness-lgbtq/SAY HI & GET IN TOUCH WITH ME:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoachClubhouse: @sarah.taylorVisit my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/Email me:  sarahtaylorcoaching@gmail.com

From biodegradable glitter to coffee sack planters, Rose Deakin’s social enterprise, The Crop Club reconnects communities through the joy of growing food, encouraging biodiversity and inspiring healthy, happy lifestyles.Listen to this episode to learn more about what it takes to create a heart-centered sustainable social enterprise business that supports huge global issues and gives so much joy to people along the way!Find out how to restore bendy vegetables and learn about round carrots, yes really, I couldn’t get my head around it either!By working with companies, communities, schools and local authorities The Crop Club reconnect people with nature and the value of food and reintroduce people to the joy of “getting their hands dirty.”Rose shares her story of how she identified the business development support and funding she needed to help her start and build her social enterprise business. (Please see below for useful links).This is such an inspiring story about an amazing business that is bringing such joy to so many people!RESOURCES & LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:Say Hi to Rose Deakin & The Crop Club on Social MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecropclub/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecropclub/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrosedeakin/?originalSubdomain=ukCheck out The Crop Club Website here: https://www.thecropclub.com/Fair Share: https://fareshare.org.uk/Real Junk Food Project: https://trjfp.com/Local Enterprise Clubs: https://www.lepnetwork.net/Facebook Groups: https://www.facebook.com/groups/socialenterprisesuccess/?ref=share, https://www.facebook.com/groups/1807868079472084/?ref=shareSAY HI & GET IN TOUCH WITH ME:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoachClubhouse: @sarah.taylorVisit my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/Email me:  sarahtaylorcoaching@gmail.com

If we want to be inclusive in our business we must understand gender identity and the importance of using pronouns for people in the LGBTQIA+ community.Understanding and caring about these things is at the heart of  creating safe, inclusive and welcoming spaces for everyone.  Yet many people struggle to know how to create environments where all genders and people who use different pronouns feel accepted and included. To help you with this I’m giving you 10 action steps that will help you feel more confident and better equipped to share your own pronouns, invite others to share theirs and navigate  conversations that call out discrimination and create greater equality for LGBTQIA+ people.Please share this podcast episode with family, loved ones, friends and maybe even random people that you meet. Be the super ally you want to be!DOWNLOAD MY NEW FREEBIE: LGBTQ+ INCLUSION CHECKLISTRESOURCES & LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:FREE Guide To LGBTQ+ Inclusion: https://thequeerpreneur.lpages.co/lgbtq-inclusion-guide/The Gender Unicorn: https://transstudent.org/gender/Stonewall: https://www.stonewall.org.uk/My Website Resource Page: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/resourcesSAY HI & GET IN TOUCH WITH ME:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoachClubhouse: @sarah.taylorVisit my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/Email me:  sarahtaylorcoaching@gmail.com

Before I even knew I was gay I experienced homophobia. Both within myself (internalised homophobia) and from the outside world. Todays solo podcast episode is a journey through my own personal experiences of what it’s like being a gay woman who came out at 30, over two decades ago. I’m sharing my story of denying and repressing my sexuality for a very long time and the struggles I had to accept that I was gay, as well as some of the homophobia I&aposve experienced against me. My hope is that this episode will help anyone who is struggling with their sexuality right now to know that you are not alone and that even though it can be a frightening, isolating and confusing journey it is absolutely 100% possible for you to feel proud of who you are and love and accept all of who you are. I promise that every one of you listening is as worthy, as loveable and as deserving as everyone else in this world. If you’re questioning your sexuality, struggling with coming out or fully loving and accepting all of your amazing, beautiful self then I am always here for you. Drop me a DM over on Instagram or email me. DOWNLOAD MY NEW FREEBIE: LGBTQ+ INCLUSION CHECKLISTRESOURCES & LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:FREE LGBTQ+ Inclusion Guide: https://thequeerpreneur.lpages.co/lgbtq-inclusion-guide/SAY HI & GET IN TOUCH WITH ME:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoachClubhouse: @sarah.taylorVisit my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/Email me:  sarahtaylorcoaching@gmail.com

This weeks podcast episode is a solo one from me about a topic that I’m extremely passionate about!Those of you who have been listening to the podcast from the beginning may remember that I’ve spoken about allies and allyship before in Episode 2 when I talk about the top 10 things you can do to be a great ally.Today I am taking LGBTQ+ allyship to whole different level!The way I like to look at allyship is as though it’s a journey, a spectrum that’s broken down into 3 steps with each step building on the next:The New Ally – New allies want to learn more about the issues that affect the LGBTQ+ community and they want to get comfortable with speaking up and standing for LGBTQ+ people. They’re supportive but not always sure what to do or how to do it.The Everyday Ally – Everyday allies have learned a lot about LGBTQ+ challenges and struggles. They take action when they hear or see something inappropriate or discriminatory. They’re also committed to continuing to learn and seek out opportunities to be a more effective ally and support their LGBTQ+ friends, family, clients and communities.The Super Ally – Super Allies are powerful advocates for change. They find ways to support LGBTQ+ organisations, be an active part of creating change socially, personally and sometimes politically too. They don’t shy away from debate and they uplift queer voices.Listen in to learn about my  top three actions for you whichever level of allyship you are currently at and to hear my reflections on the reasons why allyship is more important now than ever before.DOWNLOAD MY NEW FREEBIE: LGBTQ+ INCLUSION CHECKLISTRESOURCES & LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:FREE LGBTQ+ Inclusion Guide: https://thequeerpreneur.lpages.co/lgbtq-inclusion-guide/Stonewall: https://www.stonewall.org.uk/ILGA: https://www.ilga-europe.org/Mermaids: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/Human Rights Campaign: https://www.hrc.org/Alok V Menon (Beyond The Gender Binary): https://www.alokvmenon.com/aboutFrom Prejudice To Pride: https://www.waterstones.com/book/from-prejudice-to-pride-a-history-of-lgbtq-movement/amy-lame/9781526301918SAY HI & GET IN TOUCH WITH ME:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoachClubhouse: @sarah.taylorVisit my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/Email me:  sarahtaylorcoaching@gmail.com

In this week&aposs episode I’m talking to Yoni, a coach and educator for foster and adoptive parents and caregivers.If you&aposre curious about fostering or adoption, or in the process right now or need some expert support, then you are in the right place my friend! Particularly if you are LGBTQ+ yourself or you want to offer a safe, loving home to an LGBTQ+ child.Yoni is all about helping you to confidently navigate agencies, authorities and systems to ensure you&aposre able to represent yourself in a way that means you are matched with the right child for your family.She also helps you to prepare for adopting or fostering a child, so you&aposre prepared for some of the potential challenges and feel supported, understood and able to parent in the best possible way.I really love this work that Yoni does and it&aposs so needed in the world. If you&aposre thinking about or in the process of adopting then please do check out her free challenge which starts in her facebook group on Tuesday 2nd February, next week!And also check out Yoni&aposs free facebook groups, one is specifically for LGBTQ+ parents and caregivers.The link to the free challenge and the facebook groups and how to contact Yoni are all in the show notes below.RESOURCES & LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEFREE CHALLENGE:Join Keeley Craw Play Therapist and Yoni Ejo, coach, social worker and adopter in this exciting LIVE FREE challenge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LGBTQadoptfosterLGBTQ+ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LGBTQadoptfosterYoni&aposs Website:  https://diversityadopt.com/Yoni on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diversityadoptYoni on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diversityadopt/LGBTQ+ INCLUSION IN COACHING & WELLNESS SURVEY: https://sarah-taylor.typeform.com/to/ET29bHCWSAY HI & GET IN TOUCH WITH ME:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoachClubhouse: @sarah.taylorVisit my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/Email me:  sarahtaylorcoaching@gmail.com

Are things really getting better when it comes to LGBTQ+ inclusion and equality? When you read the news headlines and think about all the places in the world where it&aposs still a crime, or even the death penalty to be gay it can be hard to appreciate the progress that&aposs been made over the past couple of decades.In this week&aposs podcast episode I&aposm talking with Ali Hendry, coach, corporate diversity and inclusion trainer and performance artist. Ali is also a co-host of the Channel 5 TV show The Lesbian Guide To Straight Sex.We discuss the barriers to inclusion in organisations and establishments that still exist today together with the positive action that&aposs being taken to create more inclusive workplaces.You&aposll also get some insights into what it&aposs been like for two gay women navigating the evolution of the Queer community over the past twenty years!If you&aposre enjoying the podcast, please take a few minutes to leave us a review because the more reviews the podcast gets the more people get to hear about it and the more people we can support and help.And if you&aposre  a coach or a wellness entrepreneur then please complete my LGBT Inclusion Survey and add your voice to creating more inclusive coaching and wellness industries. RESOURCES & LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEAli&aposs Website:  https://alihendry.co.uk/Ali on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-hendry-6191b328/Ali on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_ali_h/LGBTQ+ INCLUSION IN COACHING & WELLNESS SURVEY: https://sarah-taylor.typeform.com/to/ET29bHCWSAY HI & GET IN TOUCH WITH ME:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoachClubhouse: @sarah.taylorVisit my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/Email me:  sarahtaylorcoaching@gmail.com

Welcome to the first Queerpreneur Podcast episode of 2021!In September 2020 LGBT+ inclusive education became compulsory by law for schools in England.I’m talking to Emma Fay, the Director of Education at Just Like Us, a brilliant charity empowering LGBTQ+ young people from the classroom to their careers.This episode is a history lesson as well as the complete low down on everything you need to know about what your child will be taught/should be being taught, in the different school years and how you, as a parent can support your child’s school in rolling out the curriculum.This is an exciting landmark moment that is going to change the future for LGBTQ+ young people.Don&apost hesitate to get in touch with Emma or I if you have any questions or want more information on anything we talk about.RESOURCES & LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE:Emma on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-gt-fay/?originalSubdomain=ukEmma on Twitter: https://twitter.com/egtfayJust Like Us Website: https://www.justlikeus.org/aboutJust Like Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justlikeusuk/Just Like Us Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzCbqFycJsTfUTiyOiMmVlwSarah Hewett-Clarkson: https://twitter.com/MrsSHCStonewall: https://www.stonewall.org.uk/Schools out: http://www.schools-out.org.uk/Time for inclusive education (Scotland): https://www.tiecampaign.co.uk/our-workCara-Friend (Northern Ireland): https://cara-friend.org.uk/Facebook group for educators LGBT+ in UK schools: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lgbtinschoolsSAY HI & GET IN TOUCH WITH ME:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoachClubhouse: @sarah.taylorVisit my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/Email me:  sarahtaylorcoaching@gmail.com

The Queer Wellbeing Sessions have been one of my highlights during 2020. It’s been such an honour to dedicate Friday nights to our collective wellbeing and hold space for the queer community and our wonderful allies. Each week I’ve had a different wellness or coaching professional join me to share their insights, wisdom and powerful tips and guidance for how we can support ourselves on our individual healing journey.Last week my guest was Amanda Ashy a holistic nutritionist and mindfulness expert. Amanda shares how she went from working in television as a media producer and director where she was leading a very unhealthy lifestyle working 70-hour weeks and living off coffee and fast food to deciding to follow her passion for nutrition. She trained to become a clinical nutritionist and mindfulness expert and now specialises in supporting families and children with their wellbeing. Hear all about what Amanda calls the Pillars Of Wellness and learn how to reduce stress and increase your wellbeing with some simple daily lifestyle changes.This is such a valuable and important episode, I know you will take so much from it.Links from the show:Contact Amanda: https://www.amandaashyboyd.com/Amanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanda_ashy/Watch the live video recording on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CIq4KGVFoqy/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkSay hi to me on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoach/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/Visit my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/Email me: sarahtaylorcoaching@gmail.com

As you will know if you&aposre a regular listener of this podcast, I am incredibly passionate about creating greater inclusion and access to all wellbeing services for LGBTQ+ people.So, I decided to dedicate the months of November and December to what I&aposm calling the Queer Wellbeing Sessions where every week, on a Friday in Instagram I chat with a queer wellness or coaching professional about how we can support our own personal mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing. This week my guest was the brilliant Katie Neeves a trans ambassador, educator and trainer. We cover a lot in this conversation including the recent court ruling against giving consent to young people under 18 for puberty blockers, the time Katie received over 1,000 messages of hate after her open letter to JK Rowling and Katie&aposs own experience of getting the support she needed from a spiritual healer and clairvoyant.This session is thought provoking, educational and  inspiring with a powerful account of Katie&aposs own healing journey and transgender transition. Links from the show:Dara Hoffman-Fox LPC and Gender Therapist: http://darahoffmanfox.com/Katie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-neeves-trans-ambassadorKatie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cool2btransCool2BTrans: https://cool2btrans.co.uk/Katie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cool2btrans/Say hi to me on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoach/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/Visit my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/Email me: sarahtaylorcoaching@gmail.com

In this episode of the Queerpreneur podcast I&aposm talking to the brilliant Jo Westwood, the codependency coach. Jo is a life coach and author.  She helps women escape from codependency and reclaim their lives with confidence.Listen in to hear us talking about the impact of a heteronormative world on LGBTQ+ relationships and how it impacts our self-worth. And how low confidence, self-belief and shame can affect queer people when it comes to the most important relationships in our lives. We also talk about the lack of inclusion for LGBTQ+ people and how you can create more inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ people with small shifts that will have a big impact. I think you’re going to find this one really interesting and thought provoking!If you enjoyed this episode please make sure to give the podcast a review on itunes, stitcher or wherever you listen.Links from the show: Complete the survey: LGBTQ+ inclusion survey Contact Jo Westwood: Jo Westwood, the codependency coachJo on Instagram:Jo WestwoodSay hi to me on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoach/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/Youtube: Sarah Taylor Coaching YoutubeVisit my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/Email me: sarahtaylorcoaching@gmail.com 

In this week&aposs Queer Wellbeing Session I am joined by Sexuality and Healing Mentor, Isla McLachlan.  We talk openly about our personal experiences and some of the challenges we have faced to love and accept all of who we are, especially our sexuality.  Isla then gives us a beautiful healing breathwork session which you can experience for yourself when you listen to the podcast (24:50 mins).If you&aposre struggling with your sexuality or still get triggered or feel uncomfortable expressing all of who you are at home, work or in social situations please know you are not alone. Also know that it does get easier and there are lots of wonderful LGBTQ+ people here to support you on your personal healing journey so you can feel free, confident, proud and even excited about being all of your amazing self! You are as worthy and deserving of love and happiness as everyone else on this planet of ours right!If you enjoyed this episode please make sure to give the podcast a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify). And I want to give another nod to the LGBTQ+ inclusion survey I&aposve created to understand the barriers to inclusion for LGBTQ+ people and to understand what we can do to improve representation, visibility and equality for queer wellness and coaching professionals. Please complete the survey to add your voice to this movement:  https://sarah-taylor.typeform.com/to/ET29bHCW  And when it comes to equal access and feeling safe to reach out to wellbeing service providers  LGBTQ+ clients don’t always feel safe because they fear discrimination or lack of understanding of their specific challenges and struggles. Surely the wellbeing and coaching industries should be THE SAFEST PLACES for LGBTQ+ people?Complete the LGBTQ+ Inclusion & Equality Survey:   https://sarah-taylor.typeform.com/to/ET29bHCWLinks from the show:Contact Isla McLachlan: https://www.islamclachlan.com/Isla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isla.mclachlan/Say hi to me on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoach/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/ Youtube: Sarah Taylor Coaching YoutubeVisit my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/ Email me: sarahtaylorcoaching@gmail.com 

The Queer Wellbeing Sessions Week 2. As you will know if you&aposre a regular listener of this podcast, I am incredibly passionate about creating greater inclusion and access to all wellbeing services for LGBTQ+ people.So, I decided to dedicate the month of November to what I&aposm calling the Queer Wellbeing Sessions where every week, on a Friday in Instagram I chat with a queer wellness or coaching professional about a wellbeing practice that will support us with our own personal mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing. And we get to experience the modality or technique in the session too with a short live practice or exercise. This week my guest was George Goldsmith-Cotterell an online fitness coach and personal trainer and we talk about the important relationship between mental health,  exercise and food.  George shares her personal wellbeing story and how she has transformed her mental health by changing her diet and looking after herself with exercise and lifestyle changes.My new online course for gay, bi and queer women, Dare To Be You starts on Monday 23rd November, you can find out all about it HERE. Links from the show:Contact George: https://perchgym.com/the-team/george-goldsmith-cottrell/George on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ggc.pt3/Say hi to me on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoach/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/ Youtube: Youtube channel Visit my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/ Email me: sarahtaylorcoaching@gmail.com 

The Queer Wellbeing Sessions have begun! As you will know if you&aposre a regular listener of this podcast, I am incredibly passionate about creating greater inclusion and access to all wellbeing services for LGBTQ+ people.So, I decided to dedicate the month of November to what I&aposm calling the Queer Wellbeing Sessions where every week, on a Friday in Instagram I chat with a queer wellness or coaching professional about a wellbeing practice that will support us with our own personal mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing. And we get to experience the modality or technique in the session too with a short live practice or exercise. This week it was a Meditation 101 teaching and a live Find Your Inner Sanctuary meditation with Rachel Bednarski. It was so calming, reassuring and grounding. I know you will love it!And I want to give another nod to the LGBTQ+ inclusion survey I&aposve created to understand the barriers to inclusion for LGBTQ+ people and to understand what we can do to improve representation, visibility and equality for queer wellness and coaching professionals. Please complete the survey to add your voice to this movement:  https://sarah-taylor.typeform.com/to/ET29bHCW  And when it comes to equal access and feeling safe to reach out to wellbeing service providers  LGBTQ+ clients don’t always feel safe because they fear discrimination or lack of understanding of their specific challenges and struggles. Surely the wellbeing and coaching industries should be THE SAFEST PLACES for LGBTQ+ people?If you enjoyed this episode please make sure to give the podcast a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify). Complete the LGBTQ+ Inclusion & Equality Survey:   https://sarah-taylor.typeform.com/to/ET29bHCWLinks from the show:Contact Rachel Bednarski: https://www.rachelbednarski.com/ Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelbednarski_/  Say hi to me on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoach/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/ Youtube: Youtube channel Visit my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/ Email me: sarahtaylorcoaching@gmail.com 

"I never use the term falling in love. I really don&apost like that, it&aposs like falling where? Falling on your face? Falling on your arse? No. I&aposm really here for people to walk steadily into love with their eyes wide open, with clarity and a strong foundation."I&aposm talking with Love Coach Michelle Zaylar about the world of love and relationships (and if you&aposre anything like me help in that department is always welcomed!) We get real about the the challenges of navigating dating and finding love as a later in life lesbian or queer person – btw it’s not our fault we find it all a bit of a minefield! And Michelle explains exactly what a conscious relationship is, how to create one and why we’d want them (and believe me you do!). She also busts some myths that you might have about what makes a healthy, loving relationship. So if you’re wondering how to show up in the best way for yourself and those really important people in your life you&aposre going to want to give this episode a listen.I personally got so much out of my conversation with Michelle and I really hope you do too.Do let me know what you thought of this episode by messaging me over on instagram, facebook or linked in - or you can email me, I&aposd love to hear from you! If you enjoy the episode, please be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag me @sarahtaylorcoaching and I’ll be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on my Instagram Stories as well. Also, please make sure to give the podcast a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify). Complete the LGBTQ+ Inclusion & Equality Survey:   https://sarah-taylor.typeform.com/to/ET29bHCWLinks from the show:Contact Michelle Zaylar: https://www.michellezaylar.com/Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellezaylar/Nisha Moodley: https://nishamoodley.com/Sunny Lenarduzzi: https://sunnylenarduzzi.com/Ava Duvernay: https://www.instagram.com/ava/India Moore: https://www.instagram.com/indyamoore/Alok Vaid-Menon: https://www.instagram.com/alokvmenon/Ester Perel: https://www.estherperel.com/Say hi to me on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoach/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/Youtube: Youtube channelVisit my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/Email me: sarahtaylorcoaching@gmail.com

How inclusive is the wellness and coaching industry for LGBTQ+ people? How does being LGBTQ+ and working in wellness or coaching impact us?Do we feel included and equal in our professional industries and in our wellness and coaching networks and communities?Approximately 6% of the UK population is LGBTQ+*. There are circa 1 million people working in the wellness and coaching industries in the UK and yet when you look around there is very little visibility of LGBTQ+ wellness and coaching professionals.With LGBTQ+ people suffering with higher levels of mental health struggles, suicidal distress and poor access to mainstream healthcare, wellness and coaching services are needed now more than ever.And yet often LGBTQ+ people don’t feel safe to reach out for the support they so desperately need. They fear discrimination, prejudice and lack of understanding. And so my friends, I’ve decided to dig into this issue and find out more about if and how it&aposs impacting both wellness and coaching professionals and those LGBTQ+ people who desperately need support with their wellbeing, happiness and fulfilment in their lives.I want to hear from you, if you’re a lesbian, gay, bi or queer wellness or coaching professional. If you’re up for getting involved I&aposve created a short survey. It should take you about 10 mins to complete and for everyone who submits a survey response I’m offering you a free laser coaching session with me or a discounted place on my Flagship online personal development programme, Living Her Truth starting again in Jan 2021. And of course the biggest prize of all, the opportunity to be part of a movement to create greater LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion in the wellness and coaching professions.Here&aposs the link to the survey: https://sarah-taylor.typeform.com/to/ET29bHCW*With many LGBTQ+ people feeling unsafe to be out these figures are likely to be higher than reported.Get in touch with me:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoach/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/Youtube: Youtube channelVisit my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/Email me: sarahtaylorcoaching@gmail.com

This episode is on a topic that isn&apost talked about enough. The fact that mental health issues and suicidal distress is almost twice as high for LGBTQ+ people than for everyone else.I’m talking to Kate Webb, deputy CEO of MindOut, an incredible LGBTQ+ mental health charity for which I&aposm a board trustee. Kate and I talk about some of the reasons why people in the LGBTQ+ community struggle more with their mental health. We discuss the lack of safe social spaces, minority stress, discrimination and the damage caused by ignorance and lack of understanding within the wellbeing and healthcare professions.Please listen to this episode to hear about the support available to you if you&aposre struggling with your mental health and how each of us can personally do our bit to stand up for  greater equality, understanding and the creation of a safer world for LGBTQ+ people.And I know you&aposre here for that or you wouldn’t be listening to this podcast!N.B. There are a few places in our conversation where we mention suicidal distress and suicide.Links from the show:Contact MindOut: https://www.mindout.org.uk/MindOut on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindoutlgbtq/MindOut on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindoutlgbtq/Say hi to me on socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoach/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/Youtube: Youtube channelVisit my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/Email me: sarahtaylorcoaching@gmail.com

Today&aposs episode is especially for you if you&aposre at that exciting yet often daunting place of thinking about starting a business, or in the first few months of your new business. I&aposm in conversation with Nicola Doherty, a life coach for women who want to break free from the 9-5 and find more freedom in their life. We share our collective lessons and the big things that we wish we&aposd known when we were first getting our businesses off the ground. I&aposm absolutely sure that everything we discuss in this episode will resonate with you if you&aposre an entrepreneur, whatever stage you&aposre at in your business - because we&aposve all been there right!Here&aposs a quick snap-shot of the seven lessons we share with you in this episode:Why you need to start with getting crystal clear on your purpose.How to define the transformation you are helping your clients achieve.Why you can&apost wait until you&aposre &aposready&apos and have everything in place before you start.How to sort out your pricing, packages and money stories.Why you&aposve got to be visible (and ensure your dreamboat clients can find you!)Why it matters that you invest in your own self-care.How investing in your business is key to success.Do let me know what you thought of this episode by messaging me over on instagram, facebook or linked in - or you can email me, I&aposd love to hear from you!Links from the show:Say hi to Nicola on InstagramGrab My Queerpreneur Communication Styles QuizGo to the How To Find Your Purpose episode: How To Find Your PurposeSay hi to me on socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoach/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/Youtube: Youtube channelVisit my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/Email me: sarahtaylorcoaching@gmail.com

I&aposm sharing research highlights, insights and personal experiences of being LGBTQ+ in the workplace, plus first-hand experiences of some of my wonderful clients and business buddies and why being out at work is never an easy decision to make. Let me make it very clear, this episode is not a "why I think you should be out at work" message. Even though there are many benefits of feeling comfortable and safe to be out at work (which I talk about in other Queerpreneur podcast episodes and interviews) it&aposs always a choice and very personal to each of us. If you&aposre wondering whether to come out at work my hope is that listening to the experiences of myself and other LGBTQ+ people will help you explore this and get clear on the approach you want to take. I also give you a few ideas that will help you decide what&aposs right for you when it comes to coming out at work.Here&aposs a little preview:You get to choose, don&apost feel pressured by other people.Keep working on your self-acceptance and self-love (if you&aposve not listened to my previous podcast episode 20: Healing the Shame Of Being Gay you may want to give it a listen)Reach out for support from someone who understands and who you feel safe with. This can be a member of your staff network group or an external LGBTQ+ organisation.Remember and know that you are as natural and worthy and valid and equal as everyone else.I’d love to hear about your coming out at work experiences or why you’ve decided not to be out at work – or if you want to chat your thoughts and feelings through with someone who gets it, don’t hesitate to get in touch with me @sarahtaylorcoaching on Instagram or facebook or email me at sarahtaylorcoaching@gmail.com. I&aposm here for you.If you&aposve enjoyed this episode, please make sure to give the podcast a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify). Thank you!Links from the show:Stonewall: https://www.stonewall.org.uk/Mindout: https://www.mindout.org.uk/My G-Work: https://www.mygwork.com/en/FREEBIE Embrace Your Sexuality & Empower Your Life: https://thequeerpreneur.lpages.co/3stepsystem/Resource page on my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/resourcesSay hi to me on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoach/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyg_uY9vxRjlvsANw-iUjvQ?view_as=subscriber

I&aposm in conversation with George Goldsmith-Cottrell (she/her) a personal trainer and online fitness coach where we talk about why we’ve chosen to work specifically with LGBTQ+ people and how that’s enabled us to support more of our dreamboat clients. We talk about the increasing mental health struggles in the LGBTQ+ community including the impact of COVID-19. George shares her own journey from struggling with anxiety and depression and crying at her desk in her soul-destroying 9-5 to discovering her passion for fitness, transforming her own mental health and creating a successful personal training and coaching business she absolutely loves. We explore the benefits of niching and the powerful impact on your clients and community when you’re authentic and open about your own personal story. And we also give you our perspective on why you’ve got to invest in the business side of your business – from having biz buddies who get what it’s like to be an entrepreneur (because let’s face it not everyone gets it!) to continually learning about marketing, strategy, pricing, scaling and all the powerful mindset stuff. We cover a lot in this episode! I really hope you enjoy it and do let me know what you thought of this episode by messaging me over on instagram, facebook or linked in - or you can email me, I&aposd love to hear from you! If you enjoy the episode, please be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag me @sarahtaylorcoaching and I’ll be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on my Instagram Stories as well. Also, please make sure to give the podcast a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify). Links from the show:Say hi to George on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ggc.pt3/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/george.g.cottrellWebsite: http://www.ggc-pt.com/ Say hi to me on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoach/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/

Simply put straight privilege is a bunch of unearned benefits that heterosexual people get that people with other sexualities don’t get. Straight Privilege is a topic I’ve wanted to talk about for a while. The inequality that exists for LGBTQ+ people that often people don’t see or fully appreciate. And I’m not talking solely about straight, heterosexual people here either. I think that sometimes as gay, bi, trans and queer people we may not fully see the inequality and discrimination that exists against us it’s so ingrained in our societal, cultural and religious structures.If you’re LGBTQ+ and listening to this I urge you to look at what you are accepting because of your sexuality or because of your gender identity. Are you accepting less than? Are you accepting being thought of as not having an equally meaningful and important relationship with your same sex partner for example, or that you’re not accurately represented in tv, films, media, marketing and advertising? When you start to become fully aware of these things that maybe you accepted for a long time (consciously or subconsciously) you can start to connect with the real impact and potential correlation with your feelings of less than, unworthiness and ‘not as valued or seen as straight people….I’d love to know if this resonates with you so as always drop me a DM @sarahtaylorcoaching on Instagram or facebook or email me at sarahtaylorcoaching@gmail.com with any thoughts.Straight privilege reinforces the differences between heterosexual and other sexualities and the fact that straight is seen as superior in some way. And just as so many of us learned from the recent amplification of the black lives matter movement, when you are straight it’s so easy not to see your privilege. You don’t think about it because well, why would you. You are benefiting from it. I want to make it clear that my intention here is to give you some food for thought, to give you an idea of the unearned benefits you have that LGBTQ+ people don’t. So that you can consider them. So that you can deepen your understanding and build closer connections and community between LGBTQ+ people and our straight allies. Together we can really make a difference, in our daily interactions, being curious about why things are the way they are if they disadvantage people from minority groups and standing for equality by the choices we make and the conversations we have. Links from the show:Resource page on my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/resourcesSay hi to me on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoach/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/

Something I speak to a lot of women about is questioning or exploring their sexuality. That time when you&aposre working out whether you are are gay or bi or pan or something else that isn’t straight. In this podcast episode I talk about what it feels like to be questioning and how you can get comfortable and clear about where you&aposre at with your sexuality at any given time. And this is so important because I talk to women who are stuck in this questioning phase and trying to work it out and feeling anxious and uncertain and it’s really holding them back and taking up a lot of their precious headspace and energy. I share my own experience of when I was questioning my sexuality and I give you 4 actions you can take to help you navigate these thoughts and feelings in a way that feels empowered instead of stress and anxiety provoking. What I don&apost do in this podcast episode is tell you what your sexuality is or tell you that you must come out, or tell someone, or experiment with your sexuality. These are all things you might decide for yourself but I’m not the one to tell you what you should do. What I will do is give you some powerful food for thought as to how you can support yourself to understand the truth about what your sexuality is and to feel good about who you are and who you love. And do let me know what you thought of this episode by messaging me over on instagram, facebook or linked in - or you can email me, I&aposd love to hear from you! If you enjoy the episode, please be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag me @sarahtaylorcoaching and I’ll be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on my Instagram Stories as well.Also, please make sure to give the podcast a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify).Links from the show:FREEBIE Embrace Your Sexuality & Empower Your Life: https://thequeerpreneur.lpages.co/3stepsystem/Resource page on my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/resourcesSay hi to me on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoach/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyg_uY9vxRjlvsANw-iUjvQ?view_as=subscriber

Boy oh boy this is a big topic and one that has been a big part of my own personal development journey as well as the work I do with my clients. In this episode I highlight some of the main reasons LGBTQ+ people feel shame, discomfort or embarrassment about their sexual orientation. And especially if this is you, I&aposm sharing four practices, tools and techniques that will help you heal and recover from this shame you&aposve probably been carrying around with you for a very long time! I dig into two of the key theories that are talked about and commonly cited by researchers, therapists and academics - compulsory heterosexuality and internalised homophobia and how these have shaped my life and influenced how I feel about being gay.Here&aposs a quick snap-shot of the four healing practices I share with you in this episode:Acknowledge and accept that you feel shame, hurt or discomfort about being gay - we can&apost change what we cannot see.Connect with other LGBTQ+ people - share stories, hear about others experiences and get support from each other.Explore and enjoy LGBTQ+ arts and culture - you are part of this incredible creative and wonderful culture. Remember that gay, bi and queer love is as natural and worthy and valid and equal as all other love.And do let me know what you thought of this episode by messaging me over on instagram, facebook or linked in - or you can email me, I&aposd love to hear from you! If you enjoy the episode, please be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag me @sarahtaylorcoaching and I’ll be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on my Instagram Stories as well.Also, please make sure to give the podcast a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify).Links from the show:FREEBIE Embrace Your Sexuality & Empower Your Life: https://thequeerpreneur.lpages.co/3stepsystem/Resource page on my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/resourcesSay hi to me on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoach/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyg_uY9vxRjlvsANw-iUjvQ?view_as=subscriber

I&aposm talking to Deb Pasley, co-founder of the Midlife Hub, which brings together trusted services, therapists, events and experiences all aimed at making midlife a positive and empowering time of our lives. Like me, Deb left behind a very successful corporate career to do something more meaningful and make a bigger impact in the world. We talk about the benefits of having a corporate background (even though the desire is often to "leave it all behind" because you&aposre so glad to be free of it!) Deb shares her story of how she and Rosi (her business partner) developed their passion into a business idea and a successful enterprise to help people struggling with all that midlife brings from menopause and a renewed focus on wellbeing to career change or deciding that you want to do something entirely different with your life! The associations with midlife are often negative - The Midlife Hub is all about changing that common perception. We discuss the challenges and lessons along the way of building a robust business case strategy and plan, testing your ideas with your client market, overcoming perfectionism and how much there really is to learn when you move from a corporate career to running your own business! So many pearls of wisdom and lessons to share in this episode and if you&aposre a woman in midlife thinking about starting a business - do it, do it, do it!_________________________________________________Links from the show: Brene Brown https://brenebrown.com/ Simon Sinek https://simonsinek.com/Chris Do https://thefutur.com/team/chris-doFind out more about the Midlife Hub: Website https://themidlifehub.com/about-the-midlife-hub/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themidlifehub/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themidlifehubLinkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/themidlifehub/_________________________________________________Say hi to me on social:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoach/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyg_uY9vxRjlvsANw-iUjvQ?view_as=subscriberVisit my website https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/Email me sarahtaylorcoaching@gmail.com

"I have written 11 books, but each time I think, &aposUh oh, they&aposre going to find out now. I&aposve run a game on everybody, and they&aposre going to find me out.&apos" - Maya Angelou. Now I know that you are struggling with imposter syndrome or you have in the past because, well, we all do...including Michelle Obama, Robbie Williams and Maya Angelou! If you&aposve ever struggled with perfectionism, lack of confidence, feeling like a fraud, self-doubt or negative self-talk then you&aposve experienced imposter syndrome. The good news is that I can help you manage and overcome imposter syndrome with five powerful action steps you can start taking straight away today. A lot of people have written and spoken about imposter syndrome because it is so prevalent! The Harvard Business Review defines imposter syndrome as "a collection of feelings of inadequacy that persist despite evident success. Imposters suffer from chronic self-doubt and a sense of intellectual fraudulence that override any feelings of success or external proof of their competence."Here&aposs a quick snap-shot of the five action steps I share with you in this episode:If you&aposre feeling it you&aposre learning and growing - it&aposs not necessarily all bad!Connect with your heart-led purpose - it ALWAYS trumps self-doubt and negative self-talk!Check-in with what is really true - are these feelings true or are they old outdated beliefs that no longer serve you?Take action - move out of the stuck, paralysed, holding yourself back place.Acknowledge your success and celebrate it - recognise how brilliant you are!And do let me know what you thought of this episode by messaging me over on instagram, facebook or linked in - or you can email me, I&aposd love to hear from you!Say hi to me on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoach/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyg_uY9vxRjlvsANw-iUjvQ?view_as=subscriberVisit my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/ Email me: sarahtaylorcoaching@gmail.com

Part 2 of my interview with trans ambassador, public speaker, trainer, photographer and film-maker Katie Neeves. We dispel untrue arguments against the transgender cause, explain the problematic and political challenges surrounding the Gender Recognition Act and talk about how to be a better ally. We also hear from Katie how she found her mission of helping everyone to understand that trans people are just ordinary people who want to be safe, loved and happy, just like everyone else. This is a powerful episode that explores some difficult topics - Katie shares with us not only why trans rights, discrimination and prejudice needs to be better understood by everyone (including our politicians) but also what we can all do to make a positive difference right now and support the urgent change that needs to happen.Trigger warning: Please be aware that we talk about self-harm and attempted suicide on two occasions at approx 10 and 15 minutes into the episode.Links from the show: Katie&aposs letter to MP blog post and email template: https://cool2btrans.co.uk/i-just-wrote-a-little-letter-to-my-mp/ Mermaids: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/ Contact Katie: Cool2BTrans Website: www.cool2btrans.co.uk Facebook:www.facebook.com/cool2btrans Twitter:@cool2btrans Instagram: cool2btrans YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/Cool2BTrans LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-neeves-trans-ambassador-43626814/ Martin Neeves Photography & Film Website: www.martinneeves.com  Like my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoach/ Say hi to me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching/  Connect with me on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/ 

"The urge to live my truth was unbelievably strong." In this weeks episode I&aposm talking with Katie Neeves a trans ambassador, trainer, public speaker, professional photographer and filmmaker. She owns two businesses, Cool2BTrans and Martin Neeves Photography & Film. She&aposs been commissioned to photograph the queen and has been a press photographer at some incredibly historic moments! In this first part of her interview she shares her story of growing up with gender dysphoria, cross-dressing, being married twice, building an extremely successful business, having a daughter and then working with a spiritual healer where she finally admitted to herself at age 47 that she was a trans woman. Katie talks openly about how telling her wife, after being married for less than a year, was one of the hardest things she&aposs ever had to do, why she decided to keep her business name Martin Neeves Photography & Film and the reaction she got when she decided to come out professionally in a very public way! Subscribe so you don&apost miss Part 2 of my interview with Katie next week. Links from todays episode: Dara Hoffman-Fox LPC and Gender Therapist: http://darahoffmanfox.com/ Contact Katie: Cool2BTrans Website: www.cool2btrans.co.uk email: katie@cool2btrans.co.uk  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-neeves-trans-ambassador-43626814/ Facebook:www.facebook.com/cool2btrans Twitter:@cool2btrans Instagram: cool2btrans YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/Cool2BTrans Martin Neeves Photography & Film Website: www.martinneeves.com  Like my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoach/ Say hi to me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching/ Connect with me on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/ 

"I believe there&aposs a calling for all of us. I know that every human being has value and purpose. The real work of our lives is to become aware. And awakened. To answer the call." Oprah Winfrey. I agree with Oprah on this one. To be fair, I usually agree with Oprah! Let&aposs start with a caveat, finding your Purpose is not something a single podcast episode is going to sort out for you! But I guess you already knew that! What I can do is to support and guide you to get clearer on your big Why or your Purpose or mission. That thing you are here to do that not only inspires you but also makes a difference in the world. It leaves a legacy. Because when we have an exciting and inspiring Purpose it means we have direction. We have meaning. We feel fulfillment not only when we get there but on the way because we know we are heading towards something that really matters and is going to make a difference. It also means that when we doubt ourselves or feel not enough, or afraid, or like we want to jack it all in, we have something bigger than us to remind us why we are here, doing what we are doing, every single day. Enrollment for Living Her Truth, my new group personal development programme for gay and bisexual women ends on 19th July. At the time of recording this podcast I have just 3 spaces left – get in quick! Here&aposs the link for info and to book: https://thequeerpreneur.lpages.co/living-her-truth/ Like my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoach/ Say hi to me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching/ Connect with me on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/ Visit my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/ or email me: sarahtaylorcoaching@gmail.com

Fear of what other people will think of us is something that comes up ALL the time in my work with my clients and with myself! In this episode I’m sharing some mindset tips to help you respond to other people’s judgement and opinion in a way that feels empowering instead of limiting and anxiety provoking. I share some approaches that will enable you to create healthy relationships with criticism and praise. In a way that doesn’t make them something to be afraid of. Because when what other people think of us influences our decisions and our actions it can really get in the way of us being all we can be, going for our dreams and getting our big ideas out into the world. If you struggle with people pleasing, imposter syndrome and holding yourself back from being truly seen and heard, then grab a notebook and pen and let&aposs dive into this one! As always I love to get your feedback so don&apost hesitate to send me a message and let me know how you get on with practicing these mindset strategies and reframing those old, unhelpful beliefs. Because your Mission and purpose in this lifetime is too important to let other people&aposs opinions get in the way right?! Living Her Truth, my new group personal development programme for gay and bisexual women starts on 22nd July. At the time of recording this podcast I have just 5 spaces left – get in quick! Here&aposs the link for info and to book: https://thequeerpreneur.lpages.co/living-her-truth/ Like my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoach/ Say hi to me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching/ Connect with me on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/ Visit my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/ or email me: sarahtaylorcoaching@gmail.com

For many people being LGBTQ+ in the 90&aposs was a very lonely and scary experience. There were few role models or out gay, bi or queer people visible in the media and the anti-homosexuality government act, Section 28 was still in force in the UK. Decades later some things are changing for the better, however sadly there is still much more work to do to end the discrimination and prejudice that exists against LGBTQ+ people all over the world. My guest in this episode is Ruth Summers, a wellbeing entrepreneur, sound therapist and tutor at the British Academy of Sound Therapy (BAST). Like me, Ruth realised she was gay in the 90&aposs. We talk about how our families responded to the news and our early experiences of being gay in a world where there really wasn&apost any representation of gay women that we could relate to (something that’s definitely changing today). We also talk about being out and gay in the workplace and how coming out never really ends with every new person we meet!*I am really honoured and excited to announce that Ruth will be delivering the Crystal Sound Meditation at the Opening ceremony for my brand-new Personal Development Programme Living Her Truth, which opens for enrolment next week. Send me a message to find out more or ask me any questions about the programme.Stonewall https://www.stonewall.org.uk/ The International lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex association https://ilga.org/ Ruth&aposs website https://www.dao-natural-health.co.uk/ Ruth on facebook https://www.facebook.com/DaoRuthS/ Ruth on instagram https://www.instagram.com/ruthsummers_daonaturalhealth/Like my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoach/ Say hi to me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching/ Connect with me on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/ Visit my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/ or email me: sarahtaylorcoaching@gmail.com

I bloody love values! Find out why and how connecting deeply with our core personal values is the gateway to living our truth. If you’re searching for greater fulfilment, direction or clarity then this one’s for you. Our values are the foundation for our unique purpose and light the way forward in our life and business. This is also a super practical episode where I share a simple six-step values determination process with you so you can work out your own set of values. Even if you’ve done this exercise in the past, your values evolve and change just as you do over time so now could be the ideal time for a refresh! Like my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoach/ Say hi to me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching/ Connect with me on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/ Visit my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/ or email me: sarahtaylorcoaching@gmail.com

Get ready for an honest, vulnerable and passionate conversation (f-bomb warning). I&aposm talking with fellow coach and bisexual woman, Isla McLachlan about bi-erasure, discrimination and prejudice. It&aposs time to dispel some myths, challenge the stereotypes and kick the harmful misconceptions about bisexuals, outta the park! We also talk about bisexuality and how it relates to pansexual and fluid sexualities. Our conversation takes plenty of interesting twists and turns. It&aposs very relatable to gay women and other LGBTQ+ sexualities and gender identities too. We explore what it&aposs like to feel as though you&aposre not gay enough for the queer community and not straight enough for the straight community, being a femme bisexual or lesbian, how the fear of discrimination has held us back and what it&aposs like being on the receiving end of biphobia and homophobia. I really think you&aposre going to find this one relatable, whether you&aposre bi, gay, lesbian, queer or questioning. And if you&aposre a straight ally this is going to help you to understand what it&aposs really like living as a queer woman in 2020! Bisexual Resources/Support https://bi.org/en http://biresource.org/ http://www.bisexualindex.org.uk/ Isla McLachlan https://www.islamclachlan.com/ follow Isla on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/isla.mclachlan/ like my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoach/ say hi to me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching/ connect with me on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/ visit my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/ or email me: sarahtaylorcoaching@gmail.com

This is an emotional one people! 2020 is one hell of a year and one of the biggest things it&aposs reinforcing for me is that we have to stand together in the fight against discrimination, prejudice and injustice. This episode has been created at a time when not only are we dealing with a global pandemic but we are protesting all around the world in response to the murder of George Floyd and many other black people in the USA. I stand in full support of the Black Lives Matter movement and I&aposm committed to ensuring my business is inclusive and I support and collaborate with more black owned businesses. I have anti-racism work to do...of that I am acutely aware. In this episode I talk about what Pride is and what it definitely is not and why it matters more now than ever that we continue to march and we continue to celebrate and we continue to fight for equality and freedom. I&aposd love to hear your Pride stories and anything else you want to share with me about the subjects I&aposm touching on. I&aposm learning all the time and always open to any thoughts on how I can do better, so don&apost hesitate to let me know. In the meantime take good care of each other. Big love to all my wonderful listeners and have a very happy Pride! Show links: my brand new FREEBIE 3-Step System to Embrace Your Sexuality & Empower Your Life: https://thequeerpreneur.lpages.co/3stepsystem/ Like my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoach/ Say hi to me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching/ Connect with me on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/ Visit my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/ or email me: sarahtaylorcoaching@gmail.com

Liz Goodchild is not just any coach, she&aposs one of my brilliant coaches and therefore she holds a very special place in my heart! Liz has been running her successful life coaching business for six years, firstly in the UK and now from her home in Germany where she lives with her wife and their five year old son. We talk about the challenges of moving from a corporate career to working for yourself, deciding on your niche, ideal clients, the importance of networks and focusing on what you’re good at. We also dig into why healthy boundaries matter so much, freedom as core value (how many of us have that one?!) and looking after your wellbeing whilst at the same time uplevelling your business. I know you’re going to find it all incredibly valuable and I can&apost wait for you to hear it! Links from the show: Liz Goodchild https://www.lizgoodchild.co.uk/ follow Liz on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lizgoodchild.co.uk/ follow Liz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/liz_goodchild/ Carl Rogers http://carlrrogers.org/ Brandi Carlilie  https://bytheway.brandicarlile.com/ like my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoach/ say hi to me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching/ connect with me on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/ visit my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/ or email me: sarahtaylorcoaching@gmail.com

Why do so many women come out later in life and why when they do, does it feel so right and yet so wrong, cue Katy Perry&aposs hit song, I kissed a girl (and me singing it, I kid you not!). In this episode I dig into my personal experience of struggling with my sexuality through as well as drawing on the experiences and stories of the many women I’ve worked with and spoken to over the last few years. I share some of the biggest reasons we all struggle to fully love and accept our gayness and do some serious myth busting along the way. If you’re questioning or struggling with your sexuality right now then this episode aims to help you embrace your sexuality and feel more confident and self-empowered about who you truly are.Show links: my brand new FREEBIE 3-Step System to Embrace Your Sexuality & Empower Your Life: https://thequeerpreneur.lpages.co/3stepsystem/like my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoach/ say hi to me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching/ connect with me on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/ visit my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/ or email me: sarahtaylorcoaching@gmail.com

"The biggest success is getting out of your own way and realising that all the limits you have about yourself are illusions, that you are limitless." Amanda and Rachel are partners in life and in business. Between them they offer holistic nutrition, yoga, meditation, reiki and mindfulness for children and adults. Rachel is also a writer. Together they run Lokah Lab offering wellbeing and self-empowerment for busy modern mums. Hear their thoughts on how to follow your heart in business, what success really means (and it&aposs not how big your bank balance is or what car you drive!) and how to get out of your own way and do the amazing thing you’re here to do in the world. We also talk about addiction recovery, running a business with your girlfriend and how they&aposre teaching the two young girls in their family that there are many different kinds of love. This one&aposs seriously jam packed with thought provoking and empowering content!Links from the show: Amanda Ashy Boyd https://www.amandaashyboyd.com/  Rachel Bednarski https://www.rachelbednarski.com/ Lokah Lab https://www.lokahlab.com/ follow Amanda on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amandaashyboyd/ follow Rachel on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rachelbednarski_/ follow Lokah Lab on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lokah_lab/ like my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoach/ say hi to me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching/ connect with me on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/ visit my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/ or email me: sarahtaylorcoaching@gmail.comEpisode is LivePublished: May. 20, 2020 @ 1AM EditUnpublishAdd a TranscriptGet episode better indexed by search engines.Add Chapter MarkersListeners can tap through & see what’s coming up.Promote this EpisodeCreate a Video SoundbiteShare on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedInEmail Link to EpisodeDirect Link to MP3Embed this ONE Episode

I&aposm in conversation with social media manager, Olivia Bushnell (she/her) about what it&aposs really like to start and grow a business. We talk imposter syndrome, charging your worth, visibility, procrastination and productivity. We also discuss the benefits of deciding to come out in our businesses as well as the personal and professional risks we had to consider when making that decision. If you want to get some honest insights into life as a queerpreneur, including the highs, the lows and the unexpected joys along the way, then todays episode is for you. Links from the show: Olivia&aposs website: https://bushnellcommunitysolutions.com/ follow Olivia on  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bushnell_cs/ like my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoach/ say hi to me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching/ connect with me on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/ visit my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/ or email me: sarahtaylorcoaching@gmail.com

Join me on a whistle-stop tour through the colourful world of LGBTQ+ terminology. Do you get confused about what pronouns to use or what the latest labels and acronyms mean? You&aposre not alone! If you want to feel better equipped to have more informed conversations and to more deeply appreciate the heteronormative and binary world we live in then this episode is going to unpick some of those topics. I share my top 5 tips on the action you can take today to create relationships, communities and connections that are open, respectful, understanding and inclusive - and we all want that right? Links from the show: The Queepreneur Guide to LGBTQ+ Terminology, download link: https://thequeerpreneur.lpages.co/free-lgbtq-guide Say hi to me on social: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoach Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching Visit my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk

How do you support your children in the best possible way if they’re questioning their sexuality or gender identity, or coming out as queer? This episode is for parents and also for relatives, friends and allies too. I’m chatting with Megan (she/her) a teenage student from the UK, who identifies as pansexual. Megan is funny, clever, creative and so refreshing to talk to. I was left feeling inspired and excited about a future where we will have so many more influencial queer women changemakers, trailblazers and leaders in the world. Megan shares her personal experiences of coming out, living as a queer teenager and her views on LGBT inclusive education. She also gives us invaluable and powerful advice for parents of children questioning their sexuality or coming out as LGBTQ+. I urge you to listen to this one. I promise it will get you thinking and inspire you too! Links from the show: https://www.stonewall.org.uk https://www.theproudtrust.orgBooks: Minority Monsters by Tab Kimpton (ISBN: 9780957040380) Proud compiled by Juno Dawson (ISBN-13: 978-1788950602)  Say hi to me on social: facebook https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoach  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching  Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching  Visit my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk

This episode is all about raising awareness of the specific challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community during lockdown, quarantine and self-isolation as a result of coronavirus and COVID-19. I’m in conversation with fellow queer coach Isla McLachlan (she/her) where we share our own experiences as well as those of our communities. We talk about the importance of self-care and tuning into what we need more than ever right now and how we&aposre personally navigating through this time. We also discuss being quarantined with a partner of the opposite sex when you know you&aposre gay, going back &aposin the closet&apos because you&aposre in lockdown with people who don&apost understand or accept who you are and how to make missing your loved ones a little bit easier. So, if you’re not sure why it would be any different for an LGBTQ+ person or you’re one of us and you’re looking for a couple of people who get it, then this one&aposs for you. Links from the show: https://www.islamclachlan.com/ https://www.mindout.org.uk/ https://switchboard.lgbt/ https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/ Say hi to me on social: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorlifecoach/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorcoaching/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/ Visit my website: https://sarah-taylor.co.uk/

Listen up straight allies! This episode is for you. I explain why the role of the ally is so crucial to create true equality for the LGBTQ+ community. I give you my top ten tips on how to be a straight ally with influence and make a real difference to reducing discrimination, prejudice and harm. And I share with you the action you can take today to step more fully into your ally superpowers! Continue the conversation with me over at @sarahtaylorcoaching on instagram and @sarahtaylorlifecoach on facebook or email sarahtaylorcoaching@gmail.com  

I&aposm so excited to launch this first episode of The Queerpreneur Podcast. In this episode I tell you all about my mission to help create a world where queer, conscious women business owners, leaders and changemakers are given equal opportunity to blaze their trail in the world. I also talk about the community I want to create that includes both queer women and straight LGBTQ+ allies and what you can expect from future episodes. So listen up and let&aposs start taking action to create positive change in the world! Links from the show: www.sarah-taylor.co.uk www.mindout.org.uk www.skillsfirst.co.uk contact me at: sarahtaylorcoaching@gmail.com Don&apost forget to subscribe to the show!