Messy Business

Kirsty Kianifard and Sarah Taylor

Welcome to Messy Business with your hosts Sarah Taylor (she/her) and Kirsty Kianifard (she/her). The show where we lift the lid on what it's really like to run a business, which we all know isn't anywhere near as glamorous as Instagram makes out! So to help make navigating the emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship that little bit easier, each week we'll be unpacking the highs and lows of our own business journeys. And we'll also be hearing from you with your misadventures, magic moments, and of course, your own messy business stories. Because after all, a problem shared is a problem halved. And let’s face it, this business malarkey is a whole lot easier when we do it together. read less
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Business Shake-Ups & Kylie Dance Breaks
Nov 16 2023
Business Shake-Ups & Kylie Dance Breaks
Get ready for high-energy vibes! In this week's Messy Business podcast, we're bringing the party from the start. Join us for a lively chat filled with surprises, from the joy of unexpected gifts to dissecting disappointing customer experiences.Kylie Dance Break Alert! Fresh from our dance-off, we dive into serious business talk. Explore with us the impact of changing client services and offers while keeping a laser focus on business integrity.Listen in to find out:The unexpected greatest gifts we're excited about!Kirsty's eye-opening experience with a cafe's psychological contract break.How to maintain top-notch quality during business shake-ups.Dive into the decision-making process: re-branding vs. revising existing offerings.And, of course, find out why Sarah was dancing with teaspoons before we hit record!Get ready for our usual blend of fun and valuable business insights. Grab Your Coffee and Tune In! Get in touch with us at  messybiz@outlook.com - we always love to hear from you.______________________________________________________________Say hi to Kirsty Kianifard on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirstykianifard/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KirstyKianifardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstykianifard/Say hi to Sarah Taylor on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorqueercoach/https://www.instagram.com/proudwellness/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/
Existential Crisis & Coaching Controversy
Nov 9 2023
Existential Crisis & Coaching Controversy
Join us in this week's episode where we explore our changing work dynamics since the closure of Kirsty's day spa and the opening of our new co-working space! Plus we share our biggest fears in life, the power of rituals, why life purpose matters (yes it’s always on the table!), and disruptive, polarising marketing.Listen in to find out:All about our new co-working set-up, and how dance breaks and accountability fuel our productivity!Our answers to the question “What is your biggest fear?”Why we love a good ritual and how these often seemingly simple practices can significantly contribute to our productivity and enjoyment. How even if it were possible, we believe humans will never be content just living in luxury and ‘doing nothing’.How Sarah got tangled up in the controversy surrounding a recent social media post about life coaching and therapy.The importance of disruptive and polarising marketing in content creation and its role in engaging people.And Sarah vs. Kirsty is back! Are you a give it to me any way you like kind of coffee lover… or someone who takes their coffee way more seriously and can't live without the latest coffee gadgets and gizmos?!Get in touch with us at  messybiz@outlook.com - we always love to hear from you.____________________________________________________________________________Say hi to Kirsty Kianifard on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirstykianifard/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KirstyKianifardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstykianifard/Say hi to Sarah Taylor on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorqueercoach/https://www.instagram.com/proudwellness/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/
The Midnight Epiphany: Reclaiming Responsibility & Rethinking Habits
Oct 26 2023
The Midnight Epiphany: Reclaiming Responsibility & Rethinking Habits
In this week's Messy Business podcast episode Sarah’s still on her hot and sweaty travels, Kirsty’s reveling in 2am bed-times and we reveal the exciting results of our Kirsty vs Sarah poll on pants-pulling during massage. (We know…you’re on the edge of your seats!)Transitions in life can be challenging, but they also lead to personal transformations that can change old outdated habits, shift unhelpful beliefs, and uncover new found freedom - bring on late nights of rock and roll and a possible end to a diet coke addiction!Listen in to find out:Why Kirsty no longer feels irresponsible when she stays out past midnight!How changing our environment can help us get rid of bad habits and even shift outdated beliefs. What addiction and secondary gain have in common.Why sometimes others showing us they see us helps us to see and understand ourselves!How to avoid overwhelming our communities with too much communication!An honest and candid look at self-doubt and how it’s shown up recently in our businesses.The delicate balance in massage etiquette and the result of the Kirsty vs Sarah challenge!We cover a lot of ground in this one folks, so grab your favourite beverage (as long as it’s not diet coke haha!) and we’ll see you there!Get in touch with us at  messybiz@outlook.com - we always love to hear from you.____________________________________________________________________________Say hi to Kirsty Kianifard on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirstykianifard/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KirstyKianifardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstykianifard/Say hi to Sarah Taylor on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorqueercoach/https://www.instagram.com/proudwellness/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/
Exposed Buttocks & Bali Banter
Oct 19 2023
Exposed Buttocks & Bali Banter
In this week's episode Sarah's beaming in from her holiday in Bali, and Kirsty's getting all fired up about pulling down people's pants and breast massages. They also discuss reciprocity, wellness as an inside job, and why we still outsource business decisions to other people when we know the answer already!Listen in to find out:How we harness those high-frequency sparks of inspiration and magical downloads.Sarah's tough limiting belief about reciprocity in relationships.Why Kirsty has never been interested in solo travel.Why Sarah keeps going solo even though it's not all love and light!How patterns and past experiences get in the way of achieving our deepest desires and what you can do about it.How wellness empowers us to connect back to our internal guidance systems.Why we still ignore our intuitive knowing, it's not always because we don't trust ourselves.Why Kirsty loves pulling people's pants down.Breast Massages yay or nay?!Are you a pro-pant puller or not? Let us know by sending us a DM over on IG or you can email us at  messybiz@outlook.com - we always love to get your messages.____________________________________________________________________________Say hi to Kirsty Kianifard on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirstykianifard/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KirstyKianifardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstykianifard/Say hi to Sarah Taylor on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorqueercoach/https://www.instagram.com/proudwellness/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/
No Alcohol, No Drugs...Just Conscious Connection
Oct 5 2023
No Alcohol, No Drugs...Just Conscious Connection
In this week's episode we’re keeping it real with conversations about the hypocrisy of the wellness world, how to support loved ones with addictions, and navigating feelings of shame.We also share our thoughts on why people think we’re shy or aloof, and the different types of connection and how they fulfill us, turn us on, or turn us off!Listen in to find out:What Kirsty did in Ibiza and how it expanded her whole being in more ways than one, and it wasn’t because she took shrooms or LSD.Our thoughts on the idea of having a ‘best’ version of ourselves. Why the wellness world is so hypocritical and how it makes us feel like we’re doing it wrong!How shame is a barrier to connection and authenticity.Sarah’s shame about being a non-drinker for 5 years.The 12 types of shame as categorised by Brene Brown.How to support our friends and loved ones when they stop drinking and we still drink.If you’ve experienced shame around your non-drinking or anything else, then we’d love to hear from you. Or if you’ve learned ways to support a loved one with their sobriety, please get in touch - and we’ll share on the pod next week. Sharing stories can be one of the most helpful ways to support others with their struggles.You can contact us at messybiz@outlook.com or on our socials:Say hi to Kirsty Kianifard on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirstykianifard/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KirstyKianifardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstykianifard/Say hi to Sarah Taylor on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorqueercoach/https://www.instagram.com/proudwellness/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/
Time Travel, Grief's Magnetism & Madonna at The Office
Sep 22 2023
Time Travel, Grief's Magnetism & Madonna at The Office
In this week's Messy Business, we’re discussing everything from mind-reading, the vastness of grief, and big bold goal setting to whether a Madonna T-Shirt is appropriate workwear.Listen in to find out:Why we believe that humans will soon have the potential to teleport across time and space!The different ways we experience grief and Kirsty’s wave analogy!How grief gathers grief like an energetic magnet.What happened when Angels appeared in the middle of the podcast recording!What being ‘professional’ means and doesn’t mean to us.Why what we wear DOES matter!Kirsty’s big goal setting and why it’s on the agenda before we see the year out!Sarah’s first tentative steps towards anti-aging treatments and our question for you!We’d love to know if you’re interested in Sarah’s Fu-Fu journey (should it continue haha!) and of course, please share any ‘Why on Earth’ questions with us so we can shout you out on the Pod!As always, get in touch with your magic moments, messy business stories, challenges or weird experiences - it’s all welcome here!!!__________________________________________________________________________Say hi to Kirsty Kianifard on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirstykianifard/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KirstyKianifardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstykianifard/Say hi to Sarah Taylor on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorqueercoach/https://www.instagram.com/proudwellness/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/
Existential Crisis & The Dark Energy Of Competition
Sep 14 2023
Existential Crisis & The Dark Energy Of Competition
In this week's Messy Business we introduce a new feature ‘Why On Earth?!’, Kirsty has a rant about people being overly discerning about their coffee, and we deep dive into whether we’re all here to fulfill a life Mission or Purpose - and what even does that mean?Listen in to find out:The ‘wacky’ things that stress us out, including dogs in costumes and other people's OTT drink requests.Can the 80/20 rule, time-blocking and the extra one percent improve your business success?How Kirsty’s client TV appearance got us pondering the existential question of life purpose.Our Whoop fitness competition and why it pisses us off and brings us joy all at once.Why competition can be a powerful force for positive change or a dark melting pot of sabotage and bad karma.We want to hear from you!Share your Why On Earth?! question with us and we’ll discuss on the pod or get in touch with your magic moments, messy business stories, challenges or weird experiences - it’s all welcome here!!!_______________________________________________________________________________Say hi to Kirsty Kianifard on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirstykianifard/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KirstyKianifardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstykianifard/Say hi to Sarah Taylor on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorqueercoach/https://www.instagram.com/proudwellness/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/
Transcending Space, Time & Taxi Terrors
Sep 7 2023
Transcending Space, Time & Taxi Terrors
In this week's episode Kirsty and Sarah share the inside story on their last-minute decision to fly to Jersey for a music festival, yep literally the day before they got on the plane, their thoughts on transcending time and space, as well as disturbing taxi rides and self-scan sandwiches.Listen in to find out:How we expanded time and space by taking a last-minute flight to Jersey.Why neggy vibes from taxi drivers and plane passengers did nothing to spoil our joy.What we learned from the long-term car parking bus driver.What it is that Sarah really loves about ex-Spice girl Mel C.How switching up your environment creates greater creativity, presence and surrender.The hand baggage debacle, criminal? or was it just a bit of innocent confusion?Please email us with your own magic moments, questions, conversation topics or messy business experiences, as we love to share them on the podcast.Random questions, anecdotes, business challenges or weird experiences all welcome!!!Contact us at messybiz@outlook.com or on Instagram @sarahtaylorqueercoach or @kirstykianifard we always love to hear from you!_______________________________________________________________________________Say hi to Kirsty Kianifard on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirstykianifard/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KirstyKianifardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstykianifard/Say hi to Sarah Taylor on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorqueercoach/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/
Belly-Buttons & Hotel Room Horrors
Aug 31 2023
Belly-Buttons & Hotel Room Horrors
In this weeks Messy Business we're discussing why the saying "woke up on the wrong side of the bed" is so damaging, and Kirsty shares a mic drop quote about "settling" that has us reflecting on why we sometimes believe that it's us that must be wrong as opposed to the situation, the person, the job, the life etc.We also dive into listener Grace's question about our Phobia's and Sarah's experiences of living with OCD and pull 3 Spirit Animal oracle cards that are giving us all the feels, including one for you, our Messy Business community!!!Listen in to find out:Why "Are you REALLY ok?" is such a nuanced question.The mic drop quote that is easier said than done!Why Sarah is using baby analogies to describe her business evolution and growth.Why it's important to accept the transient nature of our day to day experiences.The difference between OCD and Phobias and what Kirsty and Sarah's are.Our thoughts on belly-buttons, inny, outies and fetishes.Why Kirsty is afraid to sleep in a hotel room alone.Our thoughts on our irrational fears and the negative impact of hypervigilance.We loved receiving Grace's question so if you have anything you'd like us to talk about, email us at messybiz@outlook.com and we'll talk about it on the show!Random questions, anecdotes, business challenges or weird experiences all welcome!!!Contact us at messybiz@outlook.com or on Instagram @sarahtaylorqueercoach or @kirstykianifard we always love to hear from you!_______________________________________________________________________________Say hi to Kirsty Kianifard on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirstykianifard/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KirstyKianifardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstykianifard/Say hi to Sarah Taylor on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorqueercoach/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/
Embracing Banter, Owning Mistakes, & the Olive Branch
Aug 24 2023
Embracing Banter, Owning Mistakes, & the Olive Branch
In this weeks Messy Business podcast episode we discuss the art of banter, why we hesitate to talk about our work in social situations and why it's so hard to make the first move and hold out an olive branch to someone else when relationships get sticky. We also discuss our love of the humble olive and the joy of meeting other business owners who just 'get it'...Listen in to find out:The advice Kirsty would give to her 10-year-old self that she wouldn't give to her 20-year-old self!Why Dame Kelly Holmes's public apology was so necessary and what we can learn from it.How holding our hands up for our f*ck-ups can transform our relationships.The power of accepting that not everything is fixable.Why talking about work in social and family situations gives us bad vibes.What happened when our Mums wanted to know "What is it you actually do?!"Kirsty announces her new programme 'The House of Energy Mastery', check it out HERE and if you want to join the Proud Wellness Partner Directory you can do that HERE.You can contact us at messybiz@outlook.com or on Instagram @sarahtaylorqueercoach or @kirstykianifard we always love to hear from you!__________________________________________________________________________________FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE WELLNESS EVOLUTION FESTIVAL 2023:Festival website:  https://wellnessevolutionfestival.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnessevolutionfest/Say hi to Kirsty Kianifard on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirstykianifard/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KirstyKianifardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstykianifard/Say hi to Sarah Taylor on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorqueercoach/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/
Black Eyed Peas, Spiritual Interventions & Goosebumps
Aug 10 2023
Black Eyed Peas, Spiritual Interventions & Goosebumps
"A miracle is not a miracle unless it's recognised." - Deepak ChopraIn this week's Messy Business Kirsty and Sarah discuss the controversy surrounding the Black Eyed Peas, how to handle criticism and rejection, spiritual interventions, synchrodestiny, and how to access more of your innate gifts - no woo to see here folks!Listen in to find out:Love them or hate them the Black Eyed Peas were the wrong choice.How to find peace with criticism even when it feels deeply personal.Why we need to untangle the relationship between ourselves and our business.Kirsty's experiences of synchrodestiny and how it gives her back the magic in life.The gift of spiritual awareness and how it changes your experience of life and business if you choose to tune into the frequency!Sarah's experience of being in conversation with her eternal soul.Your Higher Council and what Lady Gaga's got to do with it.We're also sharing our new workshops coming up, Sarah and Kirsty are running a Proud Wellness Business Training on 22.08.23 and Kirsty's running a Free masterclass on her Energy Mastery Method on 23.08.23, get all the info below:Maximise Your Business Impact with Sarah & Kirsty, 22.08.23 at 12 noonThe Five-Step Energy Mastery Method with Kirsty, 23.08.23 at 11am Please do share your spiritual magic moments with us, send us a message over on IG  and as always if there’s anything you’d like us to talk about send us an email at  messybiz@outlook.com or get in touch with us on Instagram @sarahtaylorqueercoach or @kirstykianifard.FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE WELLNESS EVOLUTION FESTIVAL 2023:Festival website:  https://wellnessevolutionfestival.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnessevolutionfest/_______________Say hi to Kirsty Kianifard on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirstykianifard/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KirstyKianifardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstykianifard/Say hi to Sarah Taylor on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorqueercoach/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/
The Karen's Diner Chronicles
Aug 2 2023
The Karen's Diner Chronicles
Messy Business just went deep folks! This week’s podcast episode is definitely a conversation of two halves. From big, life-changing vulnerable stories including challenging relationships, regrets and failures, to our hilarious, shocking and humiliating experience at Karen’s Diner.This one took us to places we had no idea we were gonna go!Listen to the full episode to find out:What happened when Kirsty met her birth mother and how the relationship unfolded in the years that followed.The power in embracing the ugly, hard, painful life experiences and how they shape and benefit our businesses.Why Sarah struggles to forgive herself for hiding her true self for decades of her life.Why we travelled all the way to London to get insulted, verbally abused and publicly humiliated - and paid for the privilege!Reflections on the weird, funny and surprising ways humans respond when they’re told off, sworn at and put in massively uncomfortable situations!And we’re celebrating this week because Messy Business is doing really well in the podcast charts, yay! Thanks everyone for listening, keep giving us your feedback and if there’s anything you’d like us to talk about send us an email at  messybiz@outlook.com or get in touch with us on Instagram @sarahtaylorqueercoach or @kirstykianifard.FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE WELLNESS EVOLUTION FESTIVAL 2023:Festival website:  https://wellnessevolutionfestival.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnessevolutionfest/_______________Say hi to Kirsty Kianifard on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirstykianifard/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KirstyKianifardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstykianifard/Say hi to Sarah Taylor on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorqueercoach/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/
Adult Only Hotels & Public Humiliation
Jul 26 2023
Adult Only Hotels & Public Humiliation
OOOOF in this weeks Messy Business Podcast we’re sharing the kind of things that when you’ve hear them you can’t unhear them! The ones that reflect back your biggest fears and aha moments!And we’re back with the Kim Krans Wild Unknown card pull - this week it’s Nightingale, Elephant and TARANTULA!!!!Listen in to find out:What we do when we realise our Inner Boss is on the rampage.How Sarah found herself feeling humiliated, alone (and transported back to her 5-year old self).The lessons from being nose to nose with one of every business owners most terrifying moment!Why diversity is exactly what we ALL need to live enriched, fulfilling, expansive lives.Why it takes rocket fuel to get change off the launch pad regardless of how much it matters.We’d love to hear your feedback on this one folks. We’re discussing some big topics that affect us all.  You can email us at messybiz@outlook.com or get in touch with us on Instagram @sarahtaylorqueercoach or @kirstykianifard.FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE WELLNESS EVOLUTION FESTIVAL 2023:Festival website:  https://wellnessevolutionfestival.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnessevolutionfest/_______________Say hi to Kirsty Kianifard on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirstykianifard/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KirstyKianifardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstykianifard/Say hi to Sarah Taylor on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorqueercoach/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorcoach
Embracing the Power of Choice: From Stress to Self-Actualisation
Jul 20 2023
Embracing the Power of Choice: From Stress to Self-Actualisation
Kirsty’s back from holiday and the Messy Business Podcast is back too! We’re discussing the power of choice, and self-actualisation, sharing our go-to strategies for dealing with stress, and exploring why the void of nothingness is nothing to be feared!Listen in to find out:The similarities of Kirsty and Sarah’s stress-busting strategies even tho they seem very different.How to choose who we want to be and how we show up in any given moment.How to use your inner coach to support you when your mind wants to fall into old, unhelpful thinking patterns.The wonder of using oracle cards as a family with insights and ah-ha moments that everyone can share.Why there was no introversion and extroversion in cave-person times!How to harness the moments in our lives when we have the opportunity to lean into pure potentiality.Why there's no such thing as nothing...We’d love to hear about your go-to strategies for managing stress. Send us a DM on IG and look out for our stories where you can respond too and we'll share on next weeks pod.And don't forget you can email us at messybiz@outlook.com with your business dilemmas or Messy/Magic business stories!___________________________FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE WELLNESS EVOLUTION FESTIVAL 2023:Festival website:  https://wellnessevolutionfestival.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnessevolutionfest/_______________Say hi to Kirsty Kianifard on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirstykianifard/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KirstyKianifardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstykianifard/Say hi to Sarah Taylor on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorqueercoach/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorcoach
Handling Haters & Reaching Max Capacity
Jul 6 2023
Handling Haters & Reaching Max Capacity
This week's messy biz podcast is a jam-packed episode full of big-ass spirit animals, navigating full work schedules alongside end-of-term crescendos, and uncomfortable privilege, and being in the minority conversations. Kirsty and Sarah's convo includes… how imagining and pre-empting that things are going to be hard actually makes them harder the fabulous Proud Wellness launch party shenanigans and what we actually mean when we talk about ‘Community’!Listen in to find out:Why we end up sick on holiday!The words of wisdom from the Wolf, the Lion, and the Tiger this week.Why following the breadcrumbs in business is a bit like a video game.What happened when someone said Kirsty and Sarah didn't have a single brain cell between themWhat is a true community and what do you need to think about when creating one?Kirsty’s reflections on being an LGBTQ+ ally showing up in a queer space and why she hesitated to share it with Sarah…let alone the Messy Biz audience.So grab a cuppa and dive in messy friends!!! Email us at messybiz@outlook.com with your business dilemmas or Messy/Magic business stories!______________________FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE WELLNESS EVOLUTION FESTIVAL 2023:Festival website:  https://wellnessevolutionfestival.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnessevolutionfest/______________________Say hi to Kirsty Kianifard on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirstykianifard/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KirstyKianifardInstagram: http://instagram.com/kirstykianifardSay hi to Sarah Taylor on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorqueercoach/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorcoach
Nuisance Neighbours, Launch Parties & Misplaced Guilt
Jun 29 2023
Nuisance Neighbours, Launch Parties & Misplaced Guilt
In this week's Messy Business podcast episode, Kirsty and Sarah expand the shame, guilt, boundaries, and values conversation that results in them agreeing that societal norms need to do one and we must all stop chasing unobtainable standards!With the Scorpion and Owl cards being pulled for each of them this week there’s a deep dive into Kirsty’s reignited spirituality and exciting path of the ever-unfolding and Sarah’s fun and firey side getting some action in readiness for the Proud Wellness launch party.Listen in to find out:Why Kirsty has big party hair at 9am and it’s not that unusual.Why it’s entirely our fault when we’re experiencing festering resentment!How to know if it’s really guilt you’re feeling or the pressure of societal norms.How communicating boundaries can leave you feeling like you’ve been taken by the bodysnatchers.How to think differently as an entrepreneur struggling to uphold your values.Why all social norms are complete b.s. and that there is no “normal”.That being different isn't nearly as different as we fear it to be!We’d love to hear your thoughts on guilt, shame, boundaries, and upholding your values, and let us know if you’ve had the ‘bodysnatcher’ experience too! Let us know over on Send us a message on IG and we’ll share your stories on next week's pod.And don't forget you can email us at messybiz@outlook.com with your business dilemmas or Messy/Magic business stories!___________________________FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE WELLNESS EVOLUTION FESTIVAL 2023:Festival website:  https://wellnessevolutionfestival.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnessevolutionfest/_______________Say hi to Kirsty Kianifard on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirstykianifard/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KirstyKianifardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstykianifard/Say hi to Sarah Taylor on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorqueercoach/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorcoach
Food Hazards, Hidden Messages & Shame Stories
Jun 22 2023
Food Hazards, Hidden Messages & Shame Stories
In this week's Messy Business Podcast we’re shaking up the conversation starters with a card pull from The Wild Unknown Animal Spirit card deck by Kim Krans. Sarah pulls the Fish and Kirsty pulls the Fire Ant! And we’re loving how deep we go with the convo based on just a simple Oracle card!We share our recent experiences of the hidden messages in both the mundane and unexpected situations of life and how we cope with hurtful opinions and judgments and why shame is so horribly debilitating.Listen in to find out:The hidden message behind Sarah constantly finding human hair in her food!How seemingly random situations and scary moments connect us with life's preciousness.Why we’re not the only ones wondering where all the cheerleaders got to?The detrimental effects of shame on personal growth and success.The power of forgiveness and acceptance in releasing shame's grip.Thank you for joining us on this episode of Messy Business and don’t forget to share your thoughts and shame stories with us!Until next time embrace the messy folks!Email us at messybiz@outlook.com with your business dilemmas or Messy/Magic business stories!______________________FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE WELLNESS EVOLUTION FESTIVAL 2023:Festival website:  https://wellnessevolutionfestival.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnessevolutionfest/______________________Say hi to Kirsty Kianifard on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirstykianifard/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KirstyKianifardInstagram: http://instagram.com/kirstykianifardSay hi to Sarah Taylor on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorqueercoach/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorcoach
Homeschooling, Loner Vibes & Life Balance BS
Jun 15 2023
Homeschooling, Loner Vibes & Life Balance BS
This week's episode of the Messy Business Podcast is a bit controversial! We challenge the notion of work-life balance, and how life balance is attached to the idea that our work is stressful, unfulfilling, and something that we hate! We also explore the sometimes confusing dynamics of relationships in the business world and the reasons why Kirsty's made a return to yoga and meditation and Sarah thinks she might become a poet!Listen in to find out:Why Kirsty hates the word 'container' and why Sarah loves it!Words of wisdom from podcast special guest Ajna (Kirsty's oldest) How Kirsty manages intense and busy work periods with the ever-present feelings of mum guilt and ensuring she spends time with her kids and family.Why chaos and disruption are powerful and exciting catalysts for change, not something to be feared.Why the wellness industry has a lot to answer for when perpetuating often unhelpful narratives around concepts like life balance!What Kirsty and Sarah said when they asked each other “What’s the next chapter for you?” We'd love to hear what you think about life balance. Do you agree with us that it's a false notion and everyone's life balance is unique to them?And if you're a Welsh-speaking listener please help us out with the pronunciation of araf!Email us at messybiz@outlook.com with your business dilemmas or Messy/Magic business stories!______________________FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE WELLNESS EVOLUTION FESTIVAL 2023:Festival website:  https://wellnessevolutionfestival.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnessevolutionfest/______________________Say hi to Kirsty Kianifard on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirstykianifard/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KirstyKianifardInstagram: http://instagram.com/kirstykianifardSay hi to Sarah Taylor on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorqueercoach/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorcoach
The Power of Being Seen
Jun 8 2023
The Power of Being Seen
Welcome back to another exciting episode of Messy Business! This week, we have a jam-packed show where we delve into animal communication and the burning question we would love to ask our furry friends, and get honest about the discomfort, and challenges of being open, vulnerable, and real in relationships, business, romantic or otherwise!But first, we want to say sorry to anyone who noticed our less-than-vibey vibe last week, along with an explanation of why Sarah sounded a bit frosty!Tune into this weeks episode to hear:Which animal Kirsty and Sarah would like to talk to and the question they would ask them.How relationship attachment styles show up everywhere, even in the business world, because let’s face it relationships are hard!The power of feeling seen and how it can deeply connect business owners with their dreamboat clients.Our audience sharing their desired superpowers! So, grab a cuppa, or plug in wherever you are, and join us for another enlightening episode of Messy Business.Email us at messybiz@outlook.com with your business dilemmas or Messy/Magic business stories!______________________FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE WELLNESS EVOLUTION FESTIVAL 2023:Festival website:  https://wellnessevolutionfestival.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnessevolutionfest/______________________Say hi to Kirsty Kianifard on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirstykianifard/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KirstyKianifardInstagram: http://instagram.com/kirstykianifardSay hi to Sarah Taylor on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtaylorqueercoach/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-taylor-coaching/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahtaylorcoach