Successful AF Pod
Successful AF is the podcast for high-achieving women who've checked all the boxes but still feel empty inside, exploring how to redefine success without sacrificing your sanity. Join host Jess West as she interviews women who've cracked the code on setting boundaries, ditching perfectionism, and building a life that's truly successful AF.
Episodes
12 episodes
Overcoming Burnout: From Teacher Burnout to Psychology Career - Lyndsey Gormley
What happens when you realise success isn't about climbing the ladder, but about aligning your life with your values? In this Season 2 premiere, host Jess West sits down with Lyndsey Gormley, a therapist whose career transformati...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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Courtrooms, Courage and Chasing Dreams - Charlotte de Wouters is Successful AF
What does it really mean to walk away from everything you've worked for to chase a dream that others don't understand?In this episode, Jess is joined by Charlotte de Wouters, who made the courageous career transition from a high-s...
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55:47
Finding Calm in Chaos - from Rock Bottom to Radical Self-Responsibility - Katrina Burke is Successful AF
Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of suicidal ideation, chronic illness, and sexual assault. Please take care of yourself while listening.What happens when you've climbed all the ladders, ticked all the boxes, and...
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55:58
Non-Linear Career Path: From Self-Doubt to Change Management Success - Lauren Brighton
In this episode of Successful AF, host Jess West interviews Lauren Brighton, a London-based change manager whose non-linear career journey embraces being a generalist over a specialist. From creating legacy films to navigating the...
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41:32
Holistic Health Approach: A GP's Guide to Wellness Without the Hype - Dr. Sonia Tsukagoshi
In this episode of Successful AF, host Jess West sits down with Dr. Sonia Tsukagoshi, a London GP and holistic health coach practising sustainable wellness. Born in the UK to Japanese parents, Sonia has lived an incredibly ...
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47:44
Career Resilience and Starting Over: From Romanian Architect to London Success - Lidia Teasca
In this episode of Successful AF, host Jess West reconnects with Lidia Teasca, an architect whose story of career resilience and starting over will leave you speechless. When corruption in Romania left Lidia working seven days a w...
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54:31
From Police Officer to Wellness Entrepreneur - Clare Muncey
In this episode of Successful AF, host Jess West interviews Clare Muncey, a former Metropolitan Police officer who made a dramatic career transition from the Riot Squad to becoming a yoga teacher and social entrepreneur.
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1:01:10
Female Fitness Entrepreneur: Building a Strength Training Empire - Santina Philips
Episode SummaryWhat if everything you've been told about business success is wrong?This week, host Jess West sits down with her longtime friend Santina Philips, female entrepreneur and founder of URSUS Fitness in H...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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51:14
Shedding Armour, Sabbaticals and Letting Faith Lead - Toto Lambert is Successful AF
Episode SummaryWhat if the promotion you didn't get was actually the universe's way of setting you free?In this deeply moving episode, Jess sits down with her dear friend Toto Lambert, who went from Team Secretary to one of the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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49:49
Creative Freelancer Success: From Dyslexia to Times Square - Photographer Lily West
Episode SummaryThis week, Jess sits down with someone truly special - her sister Lily West, a creative entrepreneur and freelance photographer who's built her dream creative business through determination and cr...
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Episode 2
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50:37
Career Change Confidence: Trusting Your Gut in Creative Industries - Chloe Hodge
What if everything you've been told about career success is completely wrong?In this inaugural episode of Successful AF, host Jess West sits down with arts professional Chloe Hodge for a raw conversation about career change confid...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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