Kat Williams has been working in women's fitness for 30 years; she's a certified menopause coach, advanced personal trainer, and the founder of Zestfit — a fitness business she started by teaching Zumba classes for young mums all the way to an 80-woman studio. Now she works online, helping women in midlife actually feel good with easy, approachable training and knowledge.

In this conversation, Sophie and Kat talk about why everything you used to do to stay in shape stops working in your 40s and what to do differently. They get into protein (most women are eating nowhere near enough), strength training as a non-negotiable, why rest days are where results actually happen, and how to stop letting diet culture make you feel like a failure.

Learn everything about what Kat can do for you on her website: https://www.zestfit.co.uk/

00:26 Kat's background & how Zestfit began 06:25 Where to start if you're out of shape 08:00 Why strength training is non-negotiable 10:02 Protein — why most women aren't eating enough 13:17 The only supplements worth spending money on 14:50 Intermittent fasting — does it work? 19:55 How menopause changes how you should train 20:37 Why rest days are where results happen

Get your tickets for Business by the Beach in Bournemouth – 31st July HERE: https://thehappyinvestor.co.uk/sophies-investing-club

Want to learn directly from Sophie and scale your business THIS YEAR? The waitlist is now open with limited spaces for the low-price cohort 👉🏼 https://thehappyinvestor.co.uk/fm-waitlist

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Sophie sits down with Dr Tania King-Mohammad, high ticket sales strategist, former NHS radiologist, and founder of The High Ticket Method.

Tania recently spoke at an event in Leeds where she wasn't allowed to sell from the stage — and walked away with £28,000 in sales within four days. She explains exactly how.

They also get into the stuff nobody talks about: why only 10% of female-owned businesses ever hit six figures, what's really behind the undercharging epidemic, and the simple mindset shift that turns sales from something you dread into providing a service that has proper value.

Sophie shares how working with Tania led to a £24k week — by doubling her prices overnight — and Tania unpacks the 'Larry the Loft Conversion Expert' principle that will make you rethink your niche immediately!

If you're running a business that runs on you, this conversation will push you to think bigger about what you charge, who you serve, and what speaking on stage could actually be worth.

Get your tickets for Business by the Beach in Bournemouth – 31st July HERE: https://thehappyinvestor.co.uk/sophies-investing-club

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07:12 Why only 10% of female businesses hit six figures

09:46 Undercharging is a self-worth problem

14:16 Sales is a service — believe in what you sell

18:26 The Larry the Loft Conversion niche principle

25:36 How Tania made £28k from a stage she couldn't sell from

26:10 The signature talk structure that converts

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Amy Atkinson built a successful agency, lost the whole thing in 48 hours when COVID hit THEN rebuilt it AND THEN watched £100k worth of clients walk out of the door during the cost of living crisis.

In this episode, Sophie sits down with Amy (business coach, multi-business owner, and property investor) to talk about what actually happens when one income stream isn't enough, and what she did about it.

Describing clawing back spending, building her investments alongside a business, and the moment Amy's mum told her exactly what she needed to hear she shares her amazing tales of resilience and bloody hard work!

They also get into the practical side of growing a service-based business — how to create content that actually converts, why ads can backfire if your audience isn't ready, and where to find your ideal clients for free before you spend a penny on marketing.

Plus: why Amy's best-ever business month happened when she did less, not more.

If you've been putting your health last, spending every penny you earn, or wondering how to grow an audience without throwing money at Meta — this one's for you!

00:00:25 – Welcome & introducing Amy Atkinson

00:01:35 – Amy's background: 13 years in business and why she left corporate

00:02:21 – The job offer that started it all ("high salary for your age")

00:05:53 – What Amy does: helping online coaches scale to six figures

00:06:00 – What it actually takes to scale: pricing, content strategy & DMs

00:07:18 – The superpower of mums in business

00:08:23 – Building a business that gives you choice, not just presence

00:10:33 – Failures & pivots: losing everything in 48 hours during COVID

00:13:36 – Why one income stream isn't enough

00:14:54 – How they clawed back spending to start investing from scratch

00:16:36 – Amy's current income streams: property, stocks & shares, trading

00:17:39 – Forex trading: is it a scam? Sophie's 8–10% a month

00:19:28 – Why right now is the best time to start investing

00:22:04 – Social media that actually converts: what to post and why

00:23:21 – Amy's four-step content flow (+ grab it for £1)

00:25:19 – How to grow your audience without spending a penny on ads

00:27:16 – Finding your ideal clients in the right places

00:28:46 – The power of being in the room (and Ibiza)

00:29:14 – Investing in yourself: why it's the hardest spend to justify

00:30:15 – Amy's health wake-up call: colitis, A&E, and what changed

00:31:47 – The advice from her mum that stopped her in her tracks

00:32:51 – Best ever business month — by doing less

00:34:47 – Plans for this year: health first, one event a month

00:36:08 – Building a team: why you don't have to do it all

00:37:42 – Delegate the boring stuff first (hello, tax season)

00:38:49 – Where to find Amy + her free Facebook group

Find Amy on Instagram: @TheFemtrepreneur

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This episode focuses on Sophie’s second business: a property management company built around rent-to-rent house shares. Sophie explains how she went from feeling undervalued and underpaid in employment to building a business with 40 properties, a team, strong systems and a successful sale.

You’ll hear practical lessons on market research, business planning, forecasting, cash flow, hiring, outsourcing, SOPs, preparing a business for sale and negotiating a deal that works for both sides.

If you’re building a business and want it to work without you one day, this episode will help you think differently about scale, systems and creating a sellable asset.

Ready to start building wealth alongside your business? Join Sophie’s Investing Club: https://thehappyinvestor.co.uk/sophies-investing-club

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From becoming a scuba diving instructor to buying land, building an off-grid eco resort, raising investment, hiring a team, improving systems and eventually selling the business, this episode is full of transferable lessons for anyone who wants to build a business that can scale and sell.

Sophie shares what worked, what was difficult, and what she would do differently now — including the importance of market research, financial planning, systems, leadership and preparing your business for sale early and what to do with the proceeds!!

If you’re building a business and want to understand how to create a sellable asset, this episode is for you.

Ready to start building wealth alongside your business? Join Sophie’s Investing Club, find the link in the channel.

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Hold my champers and caviar while I remove my coat!! In this episode, Sophie is joined by Athena Dobson to talk about REAL women-led events, scaling a mission-driven business, building Girls in Property, and why belief has to come before evidence.

They also unpack when and why to pivot, self-trust, investing in yourself before the business can afford it, and why sustainable growth matters more than chasing someone else’s version of success.

If you’re a hard-working woman building a business and wanting more financial growth, strategic confidence and clarity, this conversation is full of nuggets you will love!

Ready to start building wealth alongside your business? Join Sophie’s Investing Club:

https://thehappyinvestor.co.uk/sophies-investing-club

Conect with Athena and the Girls in Property here: https://www.instagram.com/athenadobson_official/

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What do you do when the business you built looks successful from the outside… but no longer feels right on the inside?

In this episode of the Happy Investor podcast, Sophie is joined by Vicky Harrison to talk about identity, alignment, closing a business, creating freedom, and what it really means to build a life-first business. Vicky shares her journey from corporate HR into self-employment, building a successful personal branding business, then making the brave decision to close it when it no longer felt aligned. She also opens up about her wellness journey, losing 40 kilos, and why community, leverage and personal growth have shaped this next chapter of business for her.

If your business is taking all your time and energy, this conversation will help you step back and ask a better question: is the business you’re building actually creating the life you want? They also explore the difference between self-employment and true leverage, how to think about life goals before business goals, and why celebrating progress matters just as much as chasing milestones.

If you want more support building wealth, clarity and strategic freedom in a way that feels grounded and sustainable, come and join the Investing Club. It’s the best place to keep learning, expand your options, and make stronger long-term decisions for your business and future.

In this episode:

• What to do when your business no longer feels aligned
• Why external success does not always equal internal alignment
• Self-employment versus business ownership and leverage
• How wellness and business goals can work together
• Why community matters in business and health
• How to build around life goals first
• The mindset shifts needed when you pivot

Connect with Vicky:

Instagram: thevickyharrison

Website: withvickyharrison.com

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What actually works in marketing right now if you’re a small business owner trying to grow without burning out?

In this episode of the Happy Investor podcast, Sophie is joined by the fabulous Naomi Rose to talk about content marketing, visibility, PR, events, and why deeper audience connection matters more than chasing numbers.

They explore how business owners can create content that feels authentic, how to think about audience behaviour before posting, why quality beats quantity, and how events can create long-term value beyond immediate profit. Naomi also shares lessons from her background in music, theatre, festivals, charities, and hospitality — and how that shaped the strategic, story-led marketing approach she uses today.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by content, unsure where to focus, or tired of comparing yourself to what everyone else is doing online, this conversation will help you come back to what really matters: connection, clarity, and consistency.

Inside this episode:

• Why events can still be worth it for business growth
• How storytelling helps people trust and remember you
• What PR can look like for normal small business owners
• Why follower count is not the metric that matters most
• How to choose the right platform for your audience
• Why repetition and consistency build reputation
• How to market without losing your personality in the AI era

Connect with Naomi:

Instagram: @iamnaomicrose

LinkedIn & FB: Naomi Rose

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In this episode of The Happy Investor Podcast, Sophie is joined by high-performance business and health coaches Nat & Cat from 'Hustle n Health' to explore how ambitious women can achieve exceptional business results without sacrificing their wellbeing.

Together they unpack how elite athletic performance principles can be applied to entrepreneurship, why identity and mindset shape results, and how managing stress, recovery and nutrition can transform productivity and confidence.

This conversation is essential listening for women building businesses who feel pressure, overwhelm or burnout but want sustainable financial growth and personal fulfilment.

👉 Ready to build wealth and confidence with the right support?

Join Sophie’s Investing Club:

https://thehappyinvestor.co.uk/sophies-investing-club

Find Nat & Cat and everything Hustle n Health here:

https://linktr.ee/HUSTLENHEALTH

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From building international businesses to supporting entrepreneurs through burnout and overwhelm, Lucy shares insights on recalibrating your “human operating system” to build a richer life; richer in time, relationships, health, happiness and money.

We talk about:

• Why burnout is common for ambitious business owners

• How identity and purpose affect business satisfaction

• The five key areas of a truly “rich life”

• Habits, discipline and sustainable performance

• Why human connection and environment matter

• Building a business that supports your life — not consumes it

This conversation is for driven women who want growth, financial confidence and a calmer, more intentional way of succeeding.

🚀 Ready to Start Investing?

If you’re building a business but haven’t started investing yet, Sophie’s Investing Club is designed to make wealth-building clear, supportive and actionable.

👉 Join here:

https://thehappyinvestor.co.uk/sophies-investing-club

Connect with Sophie here: instagram.com/sophie_coachbythebeach/

Connect with Lucy here: instagram.com/iamlucyshrimpton/

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From building and selling a successful recruitment consultancy to creating a personal branding agency and supporting unemployed women into work, this conversation explores what it really takes to grow authority and create opportunities.

We talk about:

• When to start thinking about exiting your business

• How personal branding supports growth and credibility

• The role of speaking, books and awards in building profile

• Why ethics and values matter in entrepreneurship

• Creating opportunities instead of waiting for them

• Leadership, impact and supporting women in business

This episode is for ambitious women who want to grow strategically, build financial confidence and lead with clarity.

🚀 Ready to Start Investing?

If you want a simple, supportive way to begin investing and growing your financial confidence, you can join Sophie’s Investing Club.

It’s designed to make investing clear and actionable — even if you feel overwhelmed by where to start.

👉 https://thehappyinvestor.co.uk/sophie...

Connect with Sophie MIlliken here:   / moja_sophie  

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In this episode of The Happy Investor Podcast, I’m sharing what I’ve really been up to behind the scenes: launching Sophie’s Investing Club, planning my biggest Business by the Beach event yet, attending high-level networking events in London, and navigating a £20K launch — all while trying to “do it all”.

But here’s what hit me hard: I believed high performance meant high stress. I thought operating at 7–9 out of 10 stress levels meant I was achieving more. A high performance coach challenged that belief completely.

We talk about:

• Launching and scaling without burning out

• Why stress doesn’t equal productivity

• Protecting your energy as an entrepreneur

• Saying yes to everything (and the cost of that)

• Recovering from burnout

• Building wealth while building a business

If you’re ambitious, driven, and constantly pushing yourself — this episode will resonate.

If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

🚀 Ready to Start Investing?

If you’re listening but haven’t started investing yet, this is your sign.

I created Sophie’s Investing Club to make investing simple, clear and accessible — especially if you feel overwhelmed by the stock market.

You’ll learn:

• What investing actually is

• How index funds work

• How to get started confidently

• How to grow your money long-term

👉 Join here:

https://thehappyinvestor.co.uk/sophies-investing-club

Connect with me on instagram here: http://www.instagram.com/sophie_coachbythebeach

Grab my free guide to investing here: https://thehappyinvestor.co.uk/startinvesting-455928

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In this episode, awesome business founder Becky shares how she built multiple businesses by learning as she went along, backing herself before she felt completely ready.

👉 Ready to start building wealth and creating real financial independence? Download my FREE beginner’s guide to property investing here: https://thehappyinvestor.co.uk/startinvesting-455928

What does it really take to start a business before you feel ready?

In this episode of The Happy Investor Podcast, Becky shares her journey into entrepreneurship. From the uncertainty, steep learning curves, to the mindset required to build multiple successful businesses without having a perfect plan.

Too many aspiring founders wait for the “right time,” more qualifications, or complete clarity before taking action. But the reality is that confidence is built through doing, not waiting!

If you’ve been dreaming about leaving the security of employment, creating financial independence, or building a life with more flexibility and control, this conversation will challenge the way you think about readiness, risk, and backing yourself.

You’ll learn why strategy matters, how support accelerates growth, and why surrounding yourself with the right people can dramatically shorten the path to success.

Whether your goal is starting a business, investing in property, or creating multiple income streams, this episode will help you realise that you don’t need everything mapped out — you just need to begin.

🎟 Want to learn with me in person?

Grab a ticket to my next live event: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FHPH

📸 Let’s connect:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/sophie_coachbythebeach

🌟 Connect with Becky Loto Here:

https://www.instagram.com/beckyloto_mentor/

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In this episode Sophie chats with event expert Lyn Cutler who reveals how powerful women-focused spaces create real connections, unlock confidence, and open unexpected opportunities!

What happens when ambitious women step into the right environment? In this episode of The Happy Investor Podcast, event queen Lyn Cutler shares how glamourously curated networking experiences help women build confidence, form meaningful relationships, and grow their businesses.

Discover why traditional networking often fails, how authentic connections lead to real opportunities, and what it takes to create unforgettable events that people actually want to attend!

If you’re a female entrepreneur, business owner, or professional looking to expand your circle and elevate your career, this conversation will inspire you to think differently about community and connection.

Find Lyn here:

www.theedge-events.com

www.instagram.com/theedge.events

www.instagram.com/womeninbusinessbrunchclub

🎟 Ticket link to my next event:- https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FHPH

📸 Connect with me on instagram here: www.instagram.com/sophie_coachbythebeach

👉 Grab my free guide to investing here: https://thehappyinvestor.co.uk/startinvesting-455928

💌 Send me your ideas and feedback here: hello@thehappyinvestor.co.uk

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If you listen to anything today, please listen to this episode!

SUCH an important conversation - we all need a will, we all need protections in place for if we get ill and can't work. Only around 30% of UK adults have a will which means families could face financial hardship if the worst happens.

In this episode, mortgage and protection expert Katie Eatonton explains the simple financial safeguards everyone should have to protect their income, property, and loved ones.

Are you financially prepared if life takes an unexpected turn? In this episode of The Happy Investor Podcast, mortgage and protection advisor Katie Eatonton breaks down the essential financial foundations every adult should have including wills, life insurance, income protection, and lasting power of attorney.

Learn what could happen to your property, children, and finances if you don’t have a plan in place Understand why relying on the government or family is risky, and how affordable protection can provide long-term security.

Whether you’re a homeowner, property investor, business owner, or building wealth for your family, this conversation will help you make more informed financial decisions and protect your future.

Katy explains so clearly and eloquently the steps that we should all be taking to help ourselves and our families, it's one of the most important things you need to do so make sure you give it a listen!

Connect with me on instagram here: www.instagram.com/sophie_coachbythebeach

Grab my free guide to investing here: https://thehappyinvestor.co.uk/startinvesting-455928

Send me your ideas and feedback here: hello@thehappyinvestor.co.uk

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It's SUCH a great chat and you will find Sandra's energy totally infectious! She is on a mission to help women in business and this episode is not to be missed!

Connect with me on instagram here: www.instagram.com/sophie_coachbythebeach

Find Sandra here:

LinkedIn:        https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandragarlick

Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/sandragarlickmbe

Awards: https://www.womanwho.co.uk/awards

Grab my free guide to investing here:

https://thehappyinvestor.co.uk/startinvesting-455928

Send me your ideas and feedback here: hello@thehappyinvestor.co.uk

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Connect with me on instagram here: www.instagram.com/sophie_coachbythebeach

Grab my free resource to get started in property:

https://thehappyinvestor.co.uk/rent-to-rent-guide-001

Join our property training programme here:

https://the-happy-investor.com/rent-to-rent-circle/

Send me your ideas and feedback here: hello@thehappyinvestor.co.uk

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Find Matt on insta here: https://www.instagram.com/matthallofficial/

Grab a ticket to his next event here: https://join.successschoolgroup.co.uk/businessmasterylive

Connect with me on instagram here: www.instagram.com/sophie_coachbythebeach

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As the conversation progresses, Sophie transitions to her current venture in property management, highlighting the lessons learned from her dive resort experience. She discusses the challenges of cash flow management, tenant relations, and the significance of scaling a business effectively. With over 40 properties under management and a million-pound revenue milestone achieved, Sophie reflects on the importance of systems and delegation in business growth. Her insights provide valuable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs, emphasizing the need for resilience, adaptability, and community engagement in building successful businesses.

Connect with me on instagram here: www.instagram.com/sophie_coachbythebeach

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Send me your ideas and feedback here: hello@thehappyinvestor.co.uk

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Find Heather here: https://www.instagram.com/builtinpink/?hl=en

Connect with me on instagram here: www.instagram.com/sophie_coachbythebeach

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https://thehappyinvestor.co.uk/startinvesting-455928

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Listen in to find out what investing even is, how we can do it really safely, how incredible compound interest can be and how to start today!

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