Thrive Solo
Let’s be real — being single and child-free? It’s pretty damn awesome. Don’t believe me? Stick around. I promise you, by listening to this podcast, you’re going to start seeing your solo life in a whole new light — one that feels empowering, exciting, and full of possibility.
I’m Lucy Meggeson, and I’m here to help you stop seeing singlehood as a consolation prize and start embracing it as the incredible opportunity that it is. Because the truth? Being single isn’t second best. It’s not a waiting room. And it sure as hell isn’t a life of lack. In fact, when you lean into it, it can be just as fulfilling—if not more so—than being coupled up with kids.
And besides, no matter what our relationship status, what we all really want is to feel good in the here and now. So instead of focusing on what’s ‘missing,’ let’s focus on what’s possible. The freedom. The adventure. The extra time and headspace to create a life that’s truly our own.
Because here’s the thing: you are so much more powerful than you realise. Your thoughts shape your reality. And when you shift your mindset, you shift your life. My mission isn’t just to help you feel better about being single—it’s to help you recognise your own agency. To help you see that you are the creator of your own experience. And that you, and you alone, get to decide what your life looks like.
So join me here every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, and let’s build lives that feel joyful, meaningful, and wildly fulfilling — on our own terms.
Let’s Thrive Solo…together.
E-mail me at lucy@lucymeggeson.com
Thrive Solo
The One Where I Talk To Solopreneur & Creator of 'Beau Tie', Emma Phipps
My guest on the podcast this week is the gorgeous Emma Phipps.
Emma is the maker and creator of feel-good brand Beau Tie which began in 2012 when she started turning thrifted fabrics from charity shops, into bow ties. This soon branched out into a focus on the wedding industry with a full range of bow ties, ties and pocket squares. In 2020, Emma pivoted into the world of scrunchies and the term “Scrunchie Cult’ began. This was followed by sleep masks and headbands. She works from her home studio, where she makes and packs everything herself, alongside her house cat Snowy. Emma sources her fabrics from all over the world, whilst going on solo trips. Her brand is all about making women feel empowered and enhancing their style, as well as prioritising comfort.
She is single and childfree.
Topics that we cover are:
- how Emma’s single life feels carefree and stress-free;
- why she’s come off the dating apps and how she’d prefer a ‘meet cute’;
- how Emma was destined to have her own business, and how it all started;
- how she loves to romanticise her life, and how she cultivates joy;
- how she always loved styling herself and dressing up;
- learning to take action despite the fear of what other people think;
- why mindset work has to go hand in hand with running a business;
- Emma’s morning routine, what it looks like, and why it’s so important to Emma;
- her advice for any women who want to start a business, but they’re afraid;
- why childlike wonder is so important;
- solo traveling, why Emma finds it empowering, and why it makes her braver;
- Emma’s accessories and how she makes them;
- how she came up with the ‘Power Bow’ and the ‘VersaTie’;
- how she also does bespoke orders;
- what thriving solo means to Emma.
Check out Emma's website: https://beautieuk.com/
Follow Emma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautieuk_/?hl=en-gb
7th April 2025 — first dynamic content about the book release (25% Discount with Bloomsbury — Code: SHS25).
- Pre-Order my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book
- Download my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Answers To The Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/questions
- Join the waitlist for my membership, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo
- Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson
- Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme
- Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share
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And thank you so much for listening!