Welcome back to the WILD & WILD Podcast with your host April Wild.
In this powerful and inspiring episode, April is joined by one of the most influential entrepreneurs in the online education space, Sara Lou Jones, founder of Centre of Excellence.

Sara shares the incredible journey behind building a global online education company with over 2 million customers worldwide and more than 1,000 online courses across personal development, wellness, spirituality, mindset, business and holistic health.

Starting as a single mother with no money and a newborn baby, Sara transformed her life by turning her knowledge of NLP and hypnotherapy into digital courses that could be sold online. By leveraging partnerships with platforms like Groupon, Amazon and affiliate networks, she built multiple revenue streams and scaled her business globally from her living room.

Today, Centre of Excellence has trained millions of students worldwide and Sara has been recognised by Goldman Sachs as Most Likely to Become a Unicorn, a company valued at over one billion.

In this episode we dive into the mindset, strategy and resilience required to build a successful online business, including how digital products, AI and affiliate marketing are transforming modern entrepreneurship.
In this episode we discuss:

• How Sara Lou Jones scaled a business to 2 million customers worldwide
• Building a global online education platform from home as a single mother
• The power of mindset, manifestation and goal setting in entrepreneurship
• Creating multiple income streams through digital products
• How online courses, ebooks and audio products can generate passive income
• Leveraging affiliate marketing and partnerships to grow a global brand
• How AI is transforming business, productivity and customer service
• Building a powerful community and loyal customer base
• Balancing entrepreneurship, motherhood and personal growth
• Why women in business should think bigger and scale globally

Sara also shares the strategies behind creating scalable digital products and explains how anyone can build an online course or knowledge-based business in today’s digital economy.

If you are interested in entrepreneurship, online business, passive income, women in business, personal development, AI or building a scalable digital brand, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration.

Websites mentioned in this episode
Centre of Excellence
https://www.centreofexcellence.com
Freelancer platforms discussed:
https://www.upwork.com
https://www.peopleperhour.com
https://www.fiverr.com

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In this powerful and deeply personal episode, April Wild joins the Graft Podcast to share her journey from corporate life to building Wild & Wild, a thriving wellness and women’s empowerment community.

April opens up about experiencing anxiety from a young age, navigating burnout in the corporate world, and the life-changing trip to India that transformed her mindset and set her on a new path. She shares how she built and scaled an award-winning wellness café, led a hospitality business through lockdown, and eventually pivoted into creating a purpose-driven brand centred around community, networking and women supporting women.

This episode explores entrepreneurship, women in business, wellness leadership, resilience, mindset, nervous system regulation, breathwork, cold water therapy and redefining success on your own terms. April also speaks candidly about motherhood, ambition, grief and the lasting impact of her mum, Dawn Gibbons, on her drive and vision.

If you are a woman in business, an aspiring entrepreneur, a wellness enthusiast or someone seeking empowerment, balance and growth, this conversation will inspire you to trust your intuition, build community and create success without sacrificing your wellbeing.

Key themes include women’s empowerment, wellness entrepreneurship, female leadership, networking, mindset growth, overcoming burnout, building a purpose-led business and creating meaningful impact through community.

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Welcome back to the WILD & WILD Podcast, where community is everything.

In this powerful and insight-packed episode, April is joined by high-performance life and leadership coach Liz Finneron, a coach, speaker and podcast host with over twenty five years of experience supporting ambitious professionals to grow in confidence, overcome self-doubt and lead with clarity.

Liz shares her deeply personal journey, from struggling with confidence, imposter syndrome and burnout in the corporate world, to discovering high-performance coaching and building a purpose-led business that helps leaders thrive without losing themselves in the process.

Together, April and Liz explore what authentic leadership really looks like in today’s world, especially for women navigating business, motherhood, visibility and self-worth.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How confidence is built through small, consistent actions rather than overnight transformation
• Why imposter syndrome is so common among high achievers and how to overcome it
• The difference between being promoted into leadership and actually being trained to lead
• Why leadership can feel lonely and how community changes everything
• Practical strategies for decision-making, productivity and managing overwhelm
• How to lead authentically without micromanaging or burning out
• Why vulnerability, listening and values-based leadership create stronger teams
• How women often undervalue themselves and why learning to charge, delegate and receive is essential
• The importance of feedback, celebrating wins and redefining what strengths really are

Liz also shares:

• Her journey into high-performance coaching and studying with world-renowned coaches
• Why investing in yourself always delivers a return
• How tools like LinkedIn, AI and delegation can support modern leaders
• Why intuition is a leader’s internal compass and when to trust it
• This episode is a must-listen for:
• Women in leadership or business
• Entrepreneurs navigating growth and self-doubt
• Anyone experiencing burnout, imposter syndrome or decision fatigue
• Women craving confidence, clarity and community
• Plus, Liz talks about her own podcast, The Leading Role, where she continues these conversations around mindset, leadership and high performance.

This is an empowering, honest and practical conversation that will leave you feeling supported, capable and ready to lead your business, your career and your life in a way that truly aligns with who you are.
Life’s too short to play small. Let’s grow together 💫

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In loving memory of Beck. If you need support, you can always chat online with Hopeline247 / text SHOUT to 85258 or phone the Samaritans on 116 123. If you can't think of what to type or say next... simply say "hi", or however you might greet a friend.

Welcome back to another episode of the WILD & WILD Podcast with your host, April Wild.

In this deeply moving and vitally important episode, April is joined by Frances Bromley, who courageously shares her story following the devastating loss of her beloved son, Beck, to suicide. With honesty, compassion and strength, Frances speaks about grief, love and the urgent need for more open conversations around mental health.

Frances highlights the life-saving importance of talking and being truly heard. She shares her insights on active listening, why presence matters more than solutions, and introduces a practical safety guide designed to support people during their darkest moments. This guide forms part of a book she has written to help individuals and families navigate mental health crises with greater awareness, care and compassion.

This episode is a must-listen. Whether you are personally struggling, supporting someone you love, or simply want to better understand how to show up for others, this conversation has the power to inform, comfort and potentially save lives.

If you or someone you know is going through a difficult time, this episode may be the reminder that you are not alone and that help, connection and understanding are always within reach.

With sharing in mind, and if reading is your thing, then Frances offers this small selection of books and references that might help you now or at some time in the future as they have her…

Visit https://www.zerosuicidealliance.com to find free training that might give you the skills to help save a life.Visit https://www.mind.org.uk or Text SHOUT to 85258 (or YM if you're under 19) to help save your own.Support your local community with First Aid Training from St John Ambulance.

The Grieving Brain. Mary Frances O'Connor.This is the book we were gifted by my brother in law... he said this was the only book that made any sense to him in his journey through grief and he's the partner in a law firm so is well read in general. It was my bible in the very early days after Beck died.
Healing your grieving Heart for Teens.Alan D Wolffelt PhD.Explains really simply lots of tools for grief recovery. Out of print. I was given mine by a friend and bought more on line to give away.

This Book could Save Your Life.Ben West“In 2018, Ben West’s world collapsed around him when he unexpectedly lost his younger brother to suicide. In the raw aftermath of this tragedy, Ben found the strength to learn, educate and campaign about mental health. He also wrote this book as a reminder that in despair you can always find hope. It’s packed with advice and practical takeaways.”

You're not Listening.Kate MurphyKate is a journalist... nothing about grief here. I think this sums up the beauty of learning to listen and what a difference it can make in anyone's life. The important thing I have realised is that when I am in mental distress, I need to find people who will listen and help me to find my own solutions, and when my mind is settled I can actively listen to, support and learn from others.

Flip It.Michael HeppelA general guide to the skill of turning -ve to +ve.Read this with caution though, remembering the K in B.E.C.K. : to keep Kindness at the core of every positive solution you look for.
Let’s all become better listeners when it matters, and weave those silver threads of joy together to create warm blankets for the world!

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Elesha Arnfield is the founder of Awaken Crystal Shop, a women-led crystal healing and jewellery business rooted in wellness, spirituality and empowerment.

Originally on a traditional career path studying law, Elesha experienced a profound spiritual awakening that completely redirected her life. Choosing purpose over expectation, she retrained as a certified crystal healer and built a heart-centred wellness business grounded in intuition, connection and conscious living.

Now a mother of three children under four, Elesha is navigating motherhood, entrepreneurship and spirituality simultaneously. Her journey reflects the evolving landscape of women in business, showing that success can be aligned, values-led and deeply supportive of wellbeing. Through her work, she creates spaces for women to connect, heal and feel empowered through community and shared experience.

Her story speaks to:
• Women’s wellness and holistic healing through crystal therapy and conscious living
• Empowerment for women in business, choosing soul-aligned success over traditional expectations
• Networking and community for women, creating meaningful connection and support
• Trusting intuition and personal growth, even when the path feels uncertain
• Motherhood as a catalyst for empowerment, not a limitation to success
• Building a values-led, women-focused brand while raising a young family

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Welcome back to the WILD & WILD Podcast with your host, April Wild.

In this empowering episode, April is joined by Kate Harrison, TEDx speaker, author, chromotherapist and founder of ChroME, a women-led wellbeing brand dedicated to unlocking the power of colour and its impact on mood, mindset and emotional wellbeing.

Kate shares how, during the Covid period, seeing rainbows in windows became a powerful symbol of hope and connection. This moment inspired her to explore the science behind colour psychology and holistic wellness. Through her research, she discovered that different wavelengths of light are processed uniquely by the brain, influencing our emotions, energy levels and subconscious responses. Colour plays a vital role in women’s wellness, self-expression and personal growth.

Together, April and Kate explore how identifying your personal “soul colour” can support confidence, clarity and empowerment in both life and business. Kate explains how colour is scientifically proven to influence energy and emotional wellbeing, and how many women, especially mothers and female entrepreneurs, often “lose their pink” as they pour their energy into others. This can also happen to women in business, leaders and caregivers who prioritise everyone else before themselves.

This episode highlights the importance of self-care, balance and reconnecting with your identity as a woman. Colour carries frequency, and those frequencies affect how we think, feel and show up in the world. Reclaiming your colour can be a powerful step towards holistic wellness, feminine leadership and living a more aligned, purpose-driven life.

This conversation is perfect for women interested in wellness, empowerment, mindset, energy healing, women in business and personal development.

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In this episode of the WILD & WILD Podcast, host April Wild is joined by Susannah Ashcroft Batty, an interactive and functional medical practitioner specialising in health, wellness and whole-body healing. Susannah’s work focuses on rebalancing the entire person, mind, body and lifestyle, rather than treating isolated symptoms.

Susannah shares how personal loss became the catalyst for her journey into the wellness space and ultimately led her to build a purpose-driven practice rooted in preventative health. Together, April and Susannah explore how to increase life expectancy, reduce the risk of chronic disease and create long-term vitality through intentional daily choices.

The conversation dives into the importance of whole foods, nourishing the body and caring for mental wellbeing as equally essential pillars of health. Susannah also discusses the benefits of breastfeeding and myth-busts common assumptions around intermittent fasting, highlighting that much of the existing research has been conducted on men and does not always translate to women’s bodies.

They also explore birth as a powerful, physiological experience rather than something to fear. Susannah explains the principles of hypnobirthing, why birth does not have to be traumatic and the deep connection between the mind and body during labour. She shares insights into the importance of vaginal birth and how informed, supported choices can transform the birthing experience.

This episode is an empowering listen for anyone interested in functional medicine, women’s health, longevity, conscious birthing and holistic wellbeing.

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Welcome back to the WILD & WILD Podcast with your host, April Wild.

In this week’s episode, April is joined by the incredible Katy Sloane, a crystal healer, meditation teacher, light worker and author of the beautiful book Celestial Goddess Rising. From her early days on Project Catwalk to her spiritual awakening and healing work, Katy shares her powerful and unexpected journey into the world of crystals, manifestation and angelic connection.

Katy opens up about growing up in a Catholic household and how discovering spirituality helped her release the fear-based beliefs she had inherited. She explains how working with crystals, meditation and the angelic realm supported her in reconnecting with her true self and stepping into her spiritual purpose.

She also talks about creating her inspiring meditation and manifestation app, designed to make spiritual practices accessible, simple and deeply nourishing for everyday life.

This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of crystals, meditation and spirituality, and learn how to feel more aligned, intuitive and connected to their higher self and angels.

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