Greater Expectations

This week’s guest is trailblazer Laura Bartlett, the founder and CEO of luxury travel and lifestyle magazine House of Coco and the director of SWURF — a platform that connects remote workers across several parts of the UK and Scotland. Laura’s also a brand consultant, presenter and speaker — and she’s also won a few awards in her time. In other words, she’s absolutely killing it. During our conversation she shares many life lessons, including how she’s learned to turn setbacks into comebacks — a theory I absolutely love. Her tenacious spirit has enabled her to make a living from travelling the world way before anyone else was doing it AND she’s refusing to allow print to die, even in a digital age. If you’re someone who loves to go against the grain, you’re going to love this episode. I know I did.    – Links:    Follow Laura on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurabartlett0 Check out House of Coco: https://www.instagram.com/house_of_coco Discover Laura’s work-surfing app SWURF: https://www.instagram.com/swurf.free

This week’s guest is breathwork expert Nevşah Karahmemet — a female founder who’s living life on her own terms, and it’s safe to say, she’s absolutely thriving. Nevşah discovered the power of breathwork in her early 20s and was so blown away by its impact, that she dedicated her life’s work to using it to empower people to follow their true path.  As an international breathwork coach, Nevşah has written 11 books, as well as building multiple global businesses from the ground up including the Nevşah Institute and Breath Hub. She’s also the founding president of the Breath Coaching Federation and vice president of the Graduate School of Behavioural Health Sciences.  Tune in to hear how she transformed her own life by simply understanding her breath, as well as her unique take on perfectionism and manifestation. I also loved Nevşah’s spin on the power of feminine energy and creativity — which I think we can all benefit in opening up to, no matter what gender you identify as. Happy listening!    -- Links: Follow Nevşah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nevsahfidankaramehmet/  Find out more about the Nevşah Institute here: https://www.Nevşah.co.uk/ Check out the Breath Hub: https://breathhub.app/

This week’s guest is Charlotte Reynolds, the ultimate inspiration for anyone who is thinking about leaving their corporate job to start their own business AND live abroad. In the last few years, she has made her ‘vision-board life’ her reality, running her own company from the White Island.  A former digital marketing professional, Charlotte is a yoga teacher, business coach and the founder of The Digital Yogi Agency and Digital Coach Academy. She also has her own podcast, interviewing some of the most influential names in the yoga sphere (so be sure to check it out).  Tune in to hear how Charlotte has got to where she is today, as well as advice on creating your own business and taking the leap to start a new life abroad. We also discuss dating, the pros and cons of social media, and making new friends in new environments. Enjoy! – Links: • Follow Charlotte on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/charlottereynolds__ • Listen to Charlotte’s podcast here • Find out more about her coaching courses here -- Follow Greater Expectations on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/greaterexpectationsofficial Follow host Charlene on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/charlenecbarton

This week's guest is the ever-inspiring Mira Manek. A former travel journalist, she's written two books — Saffron Soul and Prajna — and is currently writing her third, due for release in spring '24. But Mira's talents don't stop there: she's a chef, the founder of chai brand Chai by Mira, and she’s also a health & wellness coach, sharing all her delicious recipes and tips on Instagram. In this episode we discuss travelling, the pursuit of happiness and finding purpose — sprinkled with Mira's advice on staying grounded when times get tough. Mira also shares the influence that Ayurvedic rituals have had on her life and how, through her own healing journey, she's learned to love the person she sees in the mirror.  -- Follow Mira on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/miramanek Discover Chai by Mira: http://www.chaibymira.com Get your copy of Prajna and Saffron Soul -- Follow Greater Expectations on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/greaterexpectationsofficial Follow Charlene on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/charlenecbarton

This week, I invite you to meet master storyteller Rainier Wylde. He is a writer, teacher and mentor with two podcasts and a beautiful book brimming with healing meditations. Rainier’s mission? To get YOU to author your own story, and live out loud. In this episode, we discuss all things shadow work, the pursuit of true happiness (spoiler alert: it’s usually found in simplicity) and the impact of losing his father - and becoming one himself.  I hope Rainier’s magic with words inspires you to live out loud and become the storyteller of your own life. — Links: Follow @rainierwylde Read Rainier’s book, As You Are Discover Rainier’s monthly writing workshops Join The Rope - an 8-week training course for men  

Looking for a little spiritual healing? Tune into this week’s episode with the ever-fascinating and inspiring, Dr. Ondre Seltzer. Labelled an ‘odd child’ for his supernatural abilities, he overcame the stigmas attached to autism to become an internationally recognised energetic healer.  Dr. Ondre has three PhDs and is a doctor of Naturopathic Spiritual Medicine and a Doctor of Integrated Health Sciences. He is also the founder of Frequency Energy Medicine — an intuitive technique used to guide people to find harmony and balance in their lives.  From discovering his gift aged seven to using it in the world of Hollywood today, Dr. Ondre talks all things weird and wonderful in this episode. Enjoy!  – Links: •Follow @dr_ondre  •Check out his website here •Tune into Dr. Ondre’s live radio show, Mondays 6pm PST here

Are you procrastinating on something? That's exactly what I did for three years with this podcast. Self doubt kicked in and I got in my own way.  Getting started is the scariest thing, but once you jump that hurdle – the adrenaline kicks in. So start today, and just keep riding the momentum.

In this debut episode of Greater Expectations, LA-based yoga teacher, entrepreneur & author Leah Zaccaria talks openly about how she left the corporate world and radically transformed her life for the better. If you’re seeking motivation to make a change, this episode could be just what you need to make that first step. -- Links: - Follow @leahzaccaria - Read Leah’s book, Seen - Visit Leah’s yoga studios: shefayoga Venice, shefayoga Seattle, hauteyoga Seattle