Ever hit 'post' and immediately wanted to delete it because it felt a bit too much... too honest... too vulnerable... too outspoken... too opinionated
Yes? This episode is for you.

This week, we’re talking about the courage it takes to tell the truth in your marketing - to bring all of who you are to your business, even when it feels risky, messy, or a little too raw.

Because here’s the thing:
Every time you water yourself down to sound more 'credible,' you lose the very thing that would make your message land.

Every time you trim the edges of your truth to seem more professional, you edit out the magic that would actually connect.

In this episode, I talk about:
💥 Why being “too polished” is killing your connection
💥 The myth that credibility comes from having it all figured out
💥 The moment right before you post something real, and how to move through it
💥 How to know what’s yours to share (and what’s not)
💥 The difference between authentic vulnerability and performative oversharing
💥 Why your truth is the most magnetic thing you have

If you’ve ever caught yourself second-guessing a post, toning down your story, or worrying that honesty might make you look less 'together', this one’s for you.

Because credibility doesn’t come from perfection.

It comes from resonance. From being real, open, and honest enough that your people can actually feel you.

And that? That’s what makes you unforgettable.

✍️ Your Reflection Prompt:

What truth are you avoiding because you’re scared it might make you look less credible?

Sit with that one. Write. Don’t rush it. You might just find the next brave thing your business needs to say.

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This week on Rewild Your Business I’m joined by the incredible Claire Schwartz – grief and trauma coach and healer.

Claire brings not only decades of professional expertise, but also the lived wisdom of her own journey through loss and trauma survival. Together, we dive into a conversation most business owners avoid until life forces it upon them:

👉 What happens when grief or trauma collides with running your business?
👉 Why the “just soldier on” approach can actually do more harm than good.
👉 Practical ways to support yourself (and your business) when life knocks you sideways.
👉 The importance of honesty, boundaries, and community when navigating hard seasons.

We talk about the messy, surreal early days of loss, why connection is the true antidote, and how business owners can prepare themselves now for the unexpected.

This conversation isn’t just for those walking through bereavement, it’s for anyone who knows that life can change in an instant, and wants to build a business that can hold them, not just one they hold up.

Claire’s approach is direct, compassionate, and rooted in deep truth. Honestly? I wish I’d had her in my corner during my own season of grief.

If you’ve ever wondered how on earth you’d keep your business going when life falls apart, or you simply want to hear two women cut through the noise and talk about what really matters, this episode is for you.

Connect with Claire:

🌐 youcanhealyourgrief.com

📖 Her book Putting Out the Fire is available via her website (buy direct from authors whenever you can 🙌)

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

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/fearlessgrieving/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claire.m.schwartz.5

More About Claire

Claire M. Schwartz has been walking her path of Grief & Trauma survival for over 35 years. She comes from a place she calls The Dark Ugly™ and has crafted and honed her healing journey with determination, wit and tenacity. She holds a BA from the University of Michigan in Psychology, and she is a Certified Professional Coach, Reiki Master Teacher, Spiritual Counselor and a Member of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. She has been in private practice for over 18 years, as the Owner of Miriam’s Well Healing LLC, working intensively with clients and organisations alike. Claire’s authenticity, directness and compassion make her a sought-after Speaker and Consultant, having taught multiple Grief and Trauma workshops, hosted Grief Retreats, taught twice at The Global Grief Conference and have been a podcast guest across the country.

Yep, you read that right. I closed a profitable membership. And no, I haven’t lost my mind.

This week on ReWild Your Business, I’m pulling back the curtain on why I shut down The Collective, even though it was making money, and what that decision taught me about alignment, sovereignty, and refusing to run my business on “shoulds.”

Because here’s the truth: profitable doesn’t always mean sustainable. And if something doesn’t feel good, I’m not dragging it along out of fear of what people might think. (Spoiler: most of the time, no one’s thinking about you as much as you imagine anyway.)

In this episode, I share:

The real reason The Collective never worked for me (even though it looked shiny on the outside).

Why ignoring your own values in favour of business “rules” will always bite you in the arse.

How I handled closing it down with integrity, and turned it into an opportunity.

The surprisingly liberating power of changing your mind in public.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in an offer that drains you, scared of being judged for pivoting, or secretly relieved at the idea of burning something down… this episode is your permission slip.

✨ Journaling Prompts to Take This Deeper:

- Where in my business am I holding onto something just because it “works,” even if it doesn’t feel good?

- What old story about myself (e.g. being flaky, inconsistent, or not seeing things through) do I need to rewrite into a strength?

- If I gave myself full permission to change my mind publicly, what would I stop, start, or reshape right now?

If this episode gives you the nudge you need to cut loose the thing that isn’t working, I’d love it if you’d leave me a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. It means the world and helps more wild-hearted women find this show.

💡 Links & Mentions:

Workshops
– including All of You, my unapologetic deep dive happening this week: gillmoakes.com/workshops

The Coaching Business Academy

If you're beyond ready to grow your coaching business, The Academy could be your perfect next step: https://gillmoakes.com/academy

We’ve all been there. You’re scrolling Instagram, checking out someone else’s shiny new program, their sold-out launch, or their glossy website, and suddenly, what you’ve built feels… small. Messy. Not enough.

That’s comparisonitis. And here’s the truth: it’s a game you’ll never let yourself win. Because every time you get close to what once felt “enough,” your brain moves the goalposts.

In this episode of ReWild Your Business, I’m breaking down why comparisonitis is such a creativity killer, how it's the theif of courage. Mimicking someone else’s highlight reel will always water down your own brilliance. More importantly, I’ll share how to flip the script, shifting from comparison into connection, so you can reclaim your energy, originality, and confidence.

If you’ve been caught in the trap of measuring your work against someone else’s yardstick, this one’s for you.

✨ Here are the three journaling prompts I share in this episode to help you step out of the comparison trap:

1. Where in my business am I measuring myself against someone else’s definition of success?

2. If I stopped comparing myself to others, what would I create differently today?

3. What would my business look and feel like if I only played by my own rules?

And don’t forget, my upcoming workshop All of You: The Unapologetic Art of Showing Up Unedited is happening on September 30th. If this episode resonated, you’ll love diving deeper with me there. Register here

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If only marketing were as simple as the shiny promises we see all over the internet, right? Post more, and the clients will come. Nail your branding, and sales will magically happen. Go viral once, and you’re set for life.

I wish those things were true. But they’re not. And believing them? That’s what keeps too many brilliant women stuck, burned out, or chasing shortcuts that don’t actually build sustainable businesses.

In this episode of ReWild Your Business, I’m mythbusting the biggest lies we’ve all been sold about marketing and showing you what actually works instead. We’ll dig into:

- Why posting more is not a strategy (and what to do instead).

- The truth about branding and why it doesn’t sell for you.

- Why chasing virality is fool’s gold.

- How clarity and repetition really work in your marketing.

- The difference between “aligned” and “effortless” marketing.

- And why there is no single magic blueprint that works for everyone.

Here’s the truth: marketing isn’t a magic trick, and it isn’t effortless. It’s about building real relationships, creating resonant messaging, and choosing strategies that fit you, your values, and your people. That’s the long game.

If you’re ready to stop buying into the myths and start building a marketing ecosystem that actually sustains you, this episode will set you straight.

1. Where am I secretly hoping marketing will be easier than it really is?

2. Which of these myths have I been buying into, and what has it cost me?

3. What’s one bold, uncomfortable marketing move I’m willing to try this week to actually connect with my people?

'All Of You' - The Unapologetic Art Of Showing Up Unedited

If you want to finally grow your business doing the work you love by attracting clients you adore... THIS is the workshop for you. It's the secret to building deeper relationships built on a level of trust that nothing but your true, unedited self can develop...

📅 30th September 2025, 5pm UK / 12pm EST / 9am PST

Book Now - places are strictly limited as I open a 7 day pop up WhatsApp group for each workshop to support you in implementing what you learn...

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In this episode of Rewild Your Business, I’m joined by the incredible Feng Shui and Space Healing Master, Danijela Saponjic. From decluttering her own home in her twenties to becoming a visionary leader and founder of the School of Spiritual Design, Danijela has spent more than 20 years helping people align their environments with the lives and businesses they truly want to create.

We dive into:

Why Feng Shui isn’t something you do, it’s something you embody.

How your home or office can either anchor you to the past or open space for the future you’re stepping into.

The surprising ways subtle environmental shifts can support your business vision and client results.

How coaches can integrate space and energy alignment into their work to set themselves apart in our saturated market.

The power of trusting your intuition and going all-in when opportunity calls.

Whether you’re curious about Feng Shui or looking for fresh ways to support your own business growth, this conversation will open your eyes to the hidden potential all around you.

Resources & Links:

Connect with Danijela on Instagram: @unfolding_space

Explore her work and free resources: unfolding-space.com

Come hang out with me on Instagram: @gillmoakes

✨ And don’t forget — if this episode resonates, please leave a 5* review on Apple Podcasts. It makes such a difference in helping more women rewild their businesses.

Autumn doesn’t mess about. The trees don’t cling onto leaves that are past their time, they drop them. And that’s exactly the lesson most of us need in business right now.

Because let’s be honest: some of the things you’re still carrying? They’re dead weight...

Offers that make your stomach sink.

Clients you secretly hope will cancel.

Marketing that feels like punishment.

Processes and tools you hate but keep because someone told you they were 'smart.'

In this episode, I’m walking you through a 'perfect for this time of year' energy audit. We're going to look at what feeds you vs. what drains you.

Here are your three journaling prompts to get brutally honest about what stays, what goes, and what you’re ready to release this autumn...

1.  What in my business genuinely lights me up?

2.  What's draining me, and why have I been holding onto it?

3.  What is one thing that I'm ready to release this autumn to create more space and energy?

SEPTEMBER WORKSHOP

Registration is now open for ALL OF YOU... the unapologetic art of showing up unedited

In this interactive, 90 min workshop, we'll look at where you're self-editing and how that's impacting your business. We'll explore what it could mean for you to bring the whole of who you are to your work. You'll leave with a rock-solid commitment to evolving the way you show up (your future clients can thank me later!)

Date: 30th September 2025

Time: 5pm UK / 12pm EST / 9am PST

Place: Zoom (followed by 7 day pop-up WhatsApp group for questions & discussion)

Find out more & secure your place: https://www.gillmoakes.com/workshops

What if the offer your clients are waiting for isn’t the one you think you’re supposed to create?

This week on ReWild Your Business, I’m calling out the way we’ve all been conditioned to package up what we do in neat, acceptable formats - six months, twelve weeks, weekly calls, a Voxer thread on the side. All fine. All normal. But normal isn’t necessarily powerful.

The truth? Your best offer isn’t normal. It’s not templated. It’s not something you cobbled together because that’s what everyone else seems to be selling.

Your best offer is born from knowing your people so deeply that you can see through the noise and get to the heart of what they truly want and need. It’s the offer that makes them feel seen, supported, and transformed - not just the offer that makes you look like you’ve got your sh*t together.

And here’s the kicker: it doesn’t need to be more complicated, it needs to be more true.

In this episode, we dive into:

Why “standard” offers can actually limit your clients’ results

How to strip back the noise and design an offer that’s fit for your energy and their transformation

What it takes to build something that feels bold, fresh, and undeniable, without burning yourself out

The permission slip you’ve been waiting for to create the offer only you could bring into the world

This is about nuance, energy, and fit, not about adding more bells and whistles.

Because the most powerful offer you’ll ever create won’t be normal. It’ll be yours.

THIS WEEK'S JOURNALING PROMPTS

1. If I stripped away what's normal in my industry, what would my clients actually want and need from me?

2. What makes me feel most energized and most able to show up at my best, and how can I design an offer around that?

3. What is one nuance that I could add or shift in my offer that would make the client experience more powerful than they ever imagined?

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