Are you ridiculously busy and overwhelmed? Are you always thinking about what you haven't done? Do you over commit and find it hard to say no? Yes to all of those?  Then Zena Everett's book is for you! The Crazy Busy Cure is all about cutting time-wasting things out of your day so you can get the important things done. Listen to Zena's no-nonsense advice so that you can focus on the big stuff without getting overwhelmed by busyness. Buy the book here: www.amazon.co.uk/Crazy-Busy-Cure Follow Zena on Linked In Zena's website: zenaeverett.com

Kitty Tait makes amazing bread. However this wasn't always the case... Kitty dropped out of school due to severe depression, her parents tried lots of different things to help her but it was watching her Dad make a loaf of bread that sparked her interest in baking and gave her a reason to get up in the morning. Kitty, who was just 15 when we recorded this episode, talks about the therapeutic effects of baking and how she set up The Orange Bakery. She's the youngest guest on the podcast so far but I'm sure you'll agree her story is pretty inspiring! Follow Kitty on Instagram @therealorangebakery Subscribe, write a review and share with your friends! Say hello, I love a chat! facebook.com/howshedoesitpodcast instagram.com/how_she_does_it twitter.com/HowShe_Doesit Become a supporter: www.patreon.com/howshedoesitpodcast

Shailina Parti has worked in the fashion industry for more than 30 years, working at top British brands such as Jaeger and Jigsaw.  She's also a mum of twins. Here she talks about balancing her career with bringing up her children, what life is like now they've left home for university and how she has been (successfully!) dealing with the menopause. She also describes her love of dressing people in clothes that give them confidence. This episode was recorded before the Coronavirus pandemic, but since then Shailina's life has changed.  Sadly her father died from Covid-19 and due to the lock-down restrictions her family, like so many others, were unable to mark his death in the usual way. Shailina has recorded her thoughts about her father’s death and her hopes for the future which you can hear at the end of the episode. Stay in touch... facebook.com/howshedoesitpodcast instagram.com/how_she_does_it twitter.com/HowShe_Doesit

The Eve Appeal needs your help this May to spread awareness about gynae health and raise much needed cash to support its brilliant nurse service Ask Eve. Athena and Karen explain the difficulties of running a charity during the coronavirus outbreak. They would love you to join their Get Lippy campaign by buying a product from one of their commercial partners or simply sharing information about gynae health on social media. Donate: eveappeal.org.uk Join in... on Instagram: @eveappeal on Twitter:  @eveappeal on Facebook facebook.com/eveappeal

Esther Stanhope is The Impact Guru, an expert in public speaking who helps top business leaders and organisations to become more confident, more visible and generally have more oomph!  She gets leading CEOs who hate talking in public to get behind the podium and speak with ease to huge audiences. Esther reckons public speaking is key to boosting your career and is something women need to do much more of.  And guess what? She used to be terrible at it herself! Esther’s written a book all about how to conquer your fear. It’s called Goodbye Glossophobia: Banish your fear of public speaking and is full of advice and tips to make it easier. Esther’s book is available from her website: estherstanhope.com You can find her on LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/in/estherstanhope Twitter: twitter.com/EstherStanhope1 And Instagram: instagram.com/estherstanhope If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and follow below on the social channels...  facebook.com/howshedoesitpodcast instagram.com/how_she_does_it twitter.com/HowShe_Doesit

Verity Geere was so sick of the dating scene she gave it up for a month and took stock of her life.  She was 39 and while the majority of her friends had settled down and started their families, she was still on the look out for Mr Right.   In an attempt to make sense of it all she started blogging about her dating life, from first boyfriends to navigating the world of Tinder.   Her blog was spotted by a literary agent and has been turned into a book. But what's it like laying your love-life bare like that?  And what did her Mum and Dad say when they read it? Here Verity explains the therapeutic process of writing it all down and has some top tips for those new to digital dating. Buy the book: Man Detox twitter.com/veritygeere Stay in touch... facebook.com/howshedoesitpodcast instagram.com/how_she_does_it twitter.com/HowShe_Doesit Why not leave a review and tell your friends about How She Does It?

How long is your to do list?  Have you done that thing you’ve been meaning to do all day, or maybe you haven’t got round to it for weeks?  Whether it’s finding a plumber, booking the dentist or getting your car fixed. All these never-ending tasks can suck the joy out of life.  Academic and Mum, Elizabeth Emens became so fascinated with the subject she has studied how different people deal with “Life Admin” and has written a book about it.   “The Art of Life Admin: How to do less, do it better, live more” is a fascinating look at how this unseen form of work creeps into our lives and takes up our precious free time.  And unsurprisingly the burden of it often falls on women.   The good news is, Elizabeth has lots of tips and tricks to help you get organised and get it done in less time, so you can get on with things you actually enjoy! elizabethemens.com twitter.com/ElizFEmens instagram.com/lizemens Stay in touch... facebook.com/howshedoesitpodcast instagram.com/how_she_does_it twitter.com/HowShe_Doesit

When journalist Hero Brown left London for life in the countryside as a new Mum she found herself missing all the fun stuff she used to enjoy. So she made it her mission to find out what was going on around her and started blogging about it.   Now her website Muddy Stilettos: The Urban Guide to the Countryside covers 21 counties and has reviews of all the best places to eat, drink, shop, get a haircut or see a show. In 2018 she was listed in the Daily Mail’s 50 most Fabulous Females.  And she’s done all this with three kids in tow! Check out the website for happenings in your area: muddystilettos.co.uk Say hello, we love a chat! facebook.com/howshedoesitpodcast instagram.com/how_she_does_it twitter.com/HowShe_Doesit Become a supporter: www.patreon.com/howshedoesitpodcast

We all have the same number of hours in the day.  So how come some people seem to get so much more done without rushing? Author Catherine Blyth has been examining this for her book "Enjoy Time:  How to stop rushing and get more done.  It seems the constant interruption from texts and email isn't helping with everybody's new addiction to busyness.  We weren't always like this so what's gone wrong and how can we put it right? Catherine’s book: Enjoy Time: Stop rushing. Get more done. Catherine’s website: catherineblyth.wordpress.com/about Stay in touch... facebook.com/howshedoesitpodcast instagram.com/how_she_does_it twitter.com/HowShe_Doesit  ***Don’t forget to hit the subscribe button so you never miss an episode!***

When Sarah Brown moved into 10 Downing Street when her husband Gordon became Prime Minister she didn’t think her life would change that much.  Afterall, she’d already been living next door at number 11 for the previous ten years. But her life did change in ways she didn’t expect. Sarah talks about what living behind the big black door, was like both in the role of Prime Minister’s wife and as the Mum of two small children. Since that time Sarah has been busy campaigning for the children’s charity she founded.  Theirworld aims to give children from all over the world the best possible start in life, whatever their circumstances. Sarah also talks about the importance of finding her own voice and how she overcame her fear of public speaking. We also talk about grief and loss.  Sarah and Gordon’s baby girl Jennifer died at just 10 days old.  Sarah has some heartfelt advice for anyone going through a similar situation.   More about Theirworld: theirworld.org Sarah’s Podcast “Better Angels” itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/better-angels-with-sarah-brown Social links: twitter.com/SarahBrownUK twitter.com/theirworld instagram.com/theirworldorg Stay in touch... facebook.com/howshedoesitpodcast instagram.com/how_she_does_it twitter.com/HowShe_Doesit   **Please subscribe so you never miss an episode**

When Nancy Zeffman and Eileen Willett hit their fifties they weren’t prepared to put up with the hot flushes and sweats that accompany the menopause.  So they set to work creating Cucumber Clothing, a range of stylish womenswear which cleverly wicks the sweat away, to leave you feeling comfortable and cool. (It’s also ideal if you’ve just had a baby, are undergoing cancer treatment or anything else when your body temperature is at the mercy of your hormones!) We talk about new beginnings after your kids have left home, starting a business with your best friend and why the menopause is not a dirty word. Look at their website: cucumberclothing.com Cucumber on Instagram: instagram.com/cucumberclothing Follow us on social and say hello... facebook.com/howshedoesitpodcast instagram.com/how_she_does_it twitter.com/HowShe_Doesit

When Sarah Brown was in her twenties she began suffering from chronic outbreaks of hives, or to give it its proper name 'urticaria'.  When she couldn’t find any skin creams to soothe her inflamed and irritated skin she decided to have a go at making one herself and her success led to the launch of Pai: an organic skincare range aimed at people with extremely sensitive skin.  That was eleven years ago and Pai has gone from lowly beginnings in a garage belonging to Sarah’s parents to an international brand with fans all over the world as well as celebrity endorsements from Emma Watson and Natalie Portman. Sarah has two small boys and talks about the challenges of being a working mum. She doesn’t have a nanny and has learnt to put her smartphone away and focus on family time. Sarah has some great advice for people with sensitive skin.  If you’re a parent of a child with eczema you might want to listen! More about Pai: paiskincare.com Stay in touch... facebook.com/howshedoesitpodcast instagram.com/how_she_does_it twitter.com/HowShe_Doesit

30% of women who are diagnosed with breast cancer go on to develop secondary breast cancer.  Fiona Leslie is one of them. Sadly there is no cure, but with a positive outlook and by taking the life-extending drug Kadcyla, Fiona is living her life to the full.   Since her diagnosis, the former journalist and now PR professional used her skills to successfully campaign for Kadcyla to be routinely available on the NHS. She’s also a trustee for the charity Second Hope.  I’m sure you’ll agree she’s a true inspiration... For more about Fiona here's her blog: fidancingintherain.wordpress.com If you need more information on Secondary Breast Cancer here are some useful links: secondhope.co.uk breastcancernow.org breastcancercare.org.uk Stay in touch... facebook.com/howshedoesitpodcast instagram.com/how_she_does_it twitter.com/HowShe_Doesit

What’s it like to find out you have a very high risk of cancer?  This is Lindsay King’s honest account of what happened seven years ago when she found out she had the faulty BRCA 2 gene and the decisions she has made about her body since then.  Lindsay is married to Tom, has three children and runs her own business as a beautician. Here she speaks openly about the process leading up to her double mastectomy (including how she chose her new breasts) how she feels about it all and how she’s explained it to her kids. Useful links: maggiescentres.org ouh.nhs.uk/services/departments/specialist-surgery/plastics/bra.aspx   Stay in touch... facebook.com/howshedoesitpodcast instagram.com/how_she_does_it twitter.com/HowShe_Doesit

Join me and The Eve Appeal trekkers as we walk across the beautiful Derbyshire Hills raising funds and promoting awareness of the five gynaecological cancers: cervical, ovarian, vaginal, vulval and womb. Tackling taboos, whilst straddling stiles and dodging cowpats! Donate: eveappeal.org.uk Follow Team Eve: instagram.com/eveappeal twitter.com/eveappeal facebook.com/eveappeal   Stay in touch... facebook.com/howshedoesitpodcast instagram.com/how_she_does_it twitter.com/HowShe_Doesit

This one’s about work.   Whether you’re a working mum or dad looking for the right work-life balance, a mum returning to the workplace after maternity leave or you’re someone who wants to move up the career ladder but isn’t quite sure how.  Zena Everett has the answers. Zena used to be a recruiter so she knows how companies think. She also knows how they SHOULD be thinking in order to recruit the best people - particularly parents. As a mum of two, Zena gets why parents need work that’s flexible. Here she explains the traps some working mums fall into like squeezing a five days of work into four and being too grateful for simply having a job in the first place.  Oh and don’t be the one who takes the tea-towels home for a wash! zenaeverett.com Zena's Books Stay in touch... facebook.com/howshedoesitpodcast instagram.com/how_she_does_it twitter.com/HowShe_Doesit

Jane Milton loves food.  So much so she’s made a career out of it.  She is a renowned food industry expert who works with Deborah Meaden behind the scenes on Dragons Den.  Jane is equally passionate about feeding those who can’t afford to eat properly by encouraging the food industry to support food banks….she even ate from one for a week to see what it was like.  She told me how her love of connecting (and feeding) people has brought her neighbourhood together and how important it is to find your purpose. Jane is a certified tea sommelier and talked to me over a glass of blue iced tea which was delicious! Jane’s website: janemilton.com Food Charities: cityharvest.org.uk sufra-nwlondon.org.uk   Stay in touch... facebook.com/howshedoesitpodcast instagram.com/how_she_does_it twitter.com/HowShe_Doesit

Vasiliki Petrou has got it sussed.  She’s 50 but she feels like a millennial, and all without invasive beauty treatments. She reckons we should all stop worrying about our age.  Vasiliki is responsible for some beauty brands you may have heard of...Dermalogica, REN and Kate Somerville, plus some others that you may have not…Living Proof, Hourglass and Murad. She is also the Chairwoman of Cosmetic Executive Women, an organisation to promote and support women in the beauty industry.  She’s a mum of two with a very youthful perspective on life. Vasiliki also believes the beauty industry has a huge responsibility to support young people who are worried about body image. The Unilever Prestige brands: dermalogica.co.uk hourglasscosmetics.com katesomerville.co.uk livingproof.co.uk murad.co.uk renskincare.com Cosmetic Executive Women:  cewuk.co.uk Stay in touch... facebook.com/howshedoesitpodcast instagram.com/how_she_does_it twitter.com/HowShe_Doesit

From Formula One to the fashion pages, Rae Feather’s career has been anything but traditional!  She began by cooking for racing drivers, this lead to working with F1 brands and on to one of the most famous hotels in the world. Now her creativity has led her to produce a hit in the fashion world: the Rae Feather basket. The distinctive monogrammed design has been spotted on the arms of celebrities and all over Instagram. Now she’s turned her attention to beachwear and this is proving to be just as popular.  Rae began this foray into fashion in her late forties and reckons it’s never too late to start something new.  So how has she managed all this as well as having three boys? Rae explains how she took her babies to work, gives her top tips for bringing up boys and tells us how she created a stable family life after divorce. raefeather.com instagram.com/raefeather   Stay in touch... facebook.com/howshedoesitpodcast instagram.com/how_she_does_it twitter.com/HowShe_Doesit

Chanelle McCoy is well known as the wife of the now retired champion jockey Sir AP McCoy but until recently many people were unaware of her own success in the business world. It was only when she appeared on Dragon's Den on Irish television that people realised she actually had a job! Chanelle talks about her career, what it was like watching her husband regularly break his bones through horse racing and why she feels she has at times "failed as a mum". She also has some top advice about what to wear to the races! Stay in touch... facebook.com/howshedoesitpodcast instagram.com/how_she_does_it twitter.com/HowShe_Doesit Like what you hear?  Why not leave a review? Thanks for listening x