Most of us never learnt how to have a healthy relationship with money — especially women who built their business alongside raising families. For many bookkeepers, the partner became the “financial safety net,” and without realising it, the business was built on the idea of supporting, not leading.

This episode explores the identity shift required to step into financial independence, confidence, and self-trust.

In this episode we cover:

• How the “supported partner” mindset keeps women under-earning without noticing
• Stability transfer — moving from relying on someone else’s income to trusting your own
• Why money isn’t about greed, it’s about autonomy, respect, and options
• How chronic underpayment becomes self-deprivation and impacts pricing confidence
• The identity work of stepping into leadership — not just being the helper

Key shift:

Financial empowerment isn’t about wanting more — it’s about becoming the one who can provide stability for yourself.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Identity upgrades: helper → business owner → leader
• Paying yourself first and tracking your own finances like you do for clients
• Building boundaries that reinforce self-worth
• Regulating your nervous system to hold more wealth
• Surrounding yourself with women who normalise success

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We all hit seasons where things feel heavy — the business feels hard, energy is low, decisions stall, and everything starts to blur. Most people respond by blaming themselves or going into avoidance. But you’re not broken — you’re just at a point where something needs to shift. In this episode, we explore how to move from self-judgement to curiosity, so you can find your next step instead of staying stuck.

In this episode we cover:

• The mindset shift: from “What’s wrong with me?” to “What’s my plan?”
• Why no one is the first person to face what they’re facing — and how to use that as your way out.
• Six areas where “stuckness” commonly shows up — business, health, relationships, finances, growth, and lifestyle.
• How self-avoidance shows up (ghosting your own goals) — and how to interrupt it.
• Why curiosity leads to momentum, while shame leads to paralysis.
• Small, doable shifts that create forward movement again.

Key insights:

• You’re not the problem — the system you’re operating in is.
• Stuck doesn’t mean stop — it means there’s a lesson or a new skill required.
• Once you stop taking your stuckness personally, solutions appear.

Mentioned in this episode:

• “Energy audits” and why they matter more than to-do lists
• Reverse-engineering people who are living the life you want
• The 10-minute Truth Talk for relationships
• Money dates + emotional spending awareness
• Curiosity as a strategy, not a mood

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Ever wondered why some clients want every detail and others just want the quick version? Or why some team members thrive under pressure while others quietly shut down? In this episode, we break down the DISC framework as a practical way to understand behaviour, communicate with more ease, and reduce friction in your bookkeeping business and life.

In this episode we cover:

• The four DISC styles — Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness
• How each style shows up in business, decision-making, and stress
• Why many bookkeepers sit in S/C — steady, supportive, detail-focused — and how that affects boundaries and leadership
• How to tailor your communication to meet clients where they are
• Why conflict is often just mismatched pace and priorities — not personality

Key insights:

• D’s want outcomes.
• I’s want connection.
• S’s want stability.
• C’s want accuracy.

There’s no right or wrong style — just awareness. When you can recognise differences, communication becomes easier, pricing conversations become calmer, and relationships become simpler to lead.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Spotting DISC styles quickly in meetings
• How to avoid over-explaining to a D and under-explaining to a C
• A simple shift from reacting to adapting
• "Once you understand people, you stop taking things personally."

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If you’re tired, foggy, overwhelmed and feel like “something’s off” — but every GP visit says you’re fine — this episode will feel like a breath out. Dr Adrian Clegg joins us to unpack why so many women in midlife aren’t getting the answers they need, and what’s actually going on underneath the fatigue, dizziness and brain fog.

In this episode we cover:

• The real reasons midlife women feel exhausted and foggy
• Why so many symptoms get labelled as “stress” or “anxiety”
• How the upper neck (the atlas) can affect dizziness, migraines and energy
• The simple tests that finally give clarity:
• Hormone testing to see what’s really happening with energy and sleep
• Gut testing to uncover what might be draining your system
• A nutritional profile to check for common deficiencies causing fogginess

Key insights:

• Feeling awful isn’t something you have to tolerate — it’s a sign your body needs support.
• Brain fog, overwhelm and fatigue come from real, fixable causes.
• You’re not stuck — you just need a deeper look than standard bloods provide.

Mentioned in this episode:

• My Meniere’s journey and why upper cervical care changed everything
• The connection between hormones, gut health and energy
• Why women in their 40s–60s need a personalised approach, not a prescription pad

Also: The Entrepreneurial Bookkeeper — grow your business without sacrificing your health: sharonfrancisco.com/program

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Some business problems just keep showing up — tricky clients, cashflow issues, team turnover.

When that happens, there’s one question worth asking: what’s mine to own?

In this solo episode, we explore what it means to lead above the line — with ownership, accountability, and responsibility — and why our business results are often just a mirror of how we show up.

I share the story of a high-D leader who drove outcomes but couldn’t bring people with him, and a contrasting moment from my own business that showed how simple, human leadership builds real loyalty.

Because growth doesn’t start with fixing others — it starts with taking radical responsibility for ourselves.

Mentioned in this episode:

• What “above-the-line” leadership really looks like
• How High-D personalities can inspire rather than intimidate
• Why culture can’t be systemised without genuine connection
• The mirror principle — your business reflects your energy
• One question that shifts everything: What part of this is mine to own?

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What if midlife isn’t the slowdown everyone talks about — but the decade where your power truly expands?

In this solo episode, we explore The 100-Year Life by Professor Lynda Gratton and Andrew Scott — a powerful reframe on ageing, wisdom, and work in a world where we’re living longer than ever before.

This conversation is for every woman who’s ever whispered, “Am I still relevant?” — and for anyone who’s ready to turn that question into a declaration: Absolutely YES.

I share the personal story of how, during my divorce, I reprogrammed my thinking and rebuilt my energy by telling myself a new truth — that I could “keep up,” stay curious, and design a life that keeps expanding.

Because longevity isn’t about time — it’s about depth.

It’s about evolving into the wisest, boldest version of yourself — and realising that the middle isn’t the mess, it’s the metamorphosis.

This episode is both a pep talk and a perspective shift — a reminder that menopause isn’t the end of fertility, it’s the birth of influence… and that legacy isn’t what you leave behind, it’s what you continue to create.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Why midlife is the power decade of reinvention and contribution
• The mindset shift that helps you stay relevant, vibrant, and curious
• How I “tricked” my brain to rebuild confidence and energy after divorce
• What The 100-Year Life teaches us about redefining purpose
• Why wisdom — not youth — is the new currency
• Menopause as the Mentor Era and the “CEO chapter” of life
• How to build a legacy that keeps expanding

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What if the best parts of your life are sitting quietly on the other side of fear?
In this solo episode, we dive into what it really means to stay sassy and stay curious — to challenge the predictable path, to question “is this it?”, and to rediscover the spark that makes life feel expansive again.

From 92-year-old marathon runner Mathea Allansmith and 102-year-old social media star Ivy Bean, to the women on the land who battle droughts and fires with grit and grace — this episode celebrates the spirit of those who defy the odds and choose adventure over comfort.

I share stories from my own life — leaving our small country town for a new start, and Pierre’s leap of faith moving to Australia without speaking a word of English — both reminders that the unknown is where life truly begins.

This conversation is a love letter to courage, curiosity, and the women who quietly lead by example.
Because staying curious isn’t a personality type — it’s a decision. Every. Single. Day.

Mentioned in this episode:
• The quiet strength of women who keep showing up, no matter what
• Why comfort is often harder than courage
• My story of leaving everything familiar to create a new life
• Pierre’s journey to Australia and how it shaped our shared values
• The truth about fear — and why what scares you most often reveals your purpose
• How to reignite your curiosity when life feels flat

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What keeps bookkeepers grounded when life and lodgements pile up? In this uplifting conversation with Rob Marshall— professional bookkeeper, General Manager at ICB, and a proud advocate for small business communities — we unpack the habits, boundaries, and mindset that help us build businesses we actually want to live in.

In this episode we cover:

• Lessons from the community: how genuine connection builds trust, clients, and longevity.
• The wake-up call: Rob’s 2017 “widow-maker” heart attack — and how it changed everything.
• No more martyrdom: breaking the habit of being a slave to clients.
• Confidence without arrogance: standing tall without losing your softness.
• Person before success: why protecting your health, hobbies, and family must come first.
• Values that matter: kindness, diplomacy, and authenticity as quiet forms of strength.
• Tiny rituals that anchor big weeks: simple resets that keep our heads and hearts steady.

Mentioned in this episode:

• How to build a sustainable business without becoming a slave to clients
• Lessons from community — connection, trust, and finding your tribe
• The 2017 heart attack that became a turning point
• Confidence vs arrogance — standing tall without losing your softness
• Why “being nice” is actually a quiet superpower in leadership
• Faith, health, and family — remembering the person before the business

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