This episode is brought to you by my Bold Darling Mastermind.  This is everything you need to build a successful business… without sacrificing yourself in the process.   Doors only open twice a year and they’re open right now… until Thursday 26th September.  Find out more and join at bolddarling.com. We have a monthly theme each month, which kicks off with a pre-recorded Masterclass with me.  These sessions are the very best bits of what I have learned on the monthly theme, and the tips...

This episode is brought to you by my Bold Darling Mastermind.  This is everything you need to build a successful business… without sacrificing yourself in the process.  Doors only open twice a year and they’re open right now… until Thursday 26th September.  Find out more and join at bolddarling.com. We have a monthly theme each month, and alongside a Masterclass and Tutorial with me - we host a consummate expert in that space.  In this week’s episode, I’m sharing the most potent nuggets from...

Making his return to the show is…. my husband! Wade hasn’t been on the show for quite a while so I’m excited to bring him back for a big chat post our move back to Australia from Spain.  He also answers questions from my listeners. We talk about:  What's exciting him about life right now How his business went from a multi-million dollar valuation in February 2020… to being wiped out by COVID lockdowns  What he actually does for work (I get this question a lot!) The one topic that men...

I’ve got a reflective and very honest episode for you this week! To celebrate my upcoming Bold Breakthrough training, I’m sharing my five greatest breakthroughs in my 12 years of business. Listen in to find out: The step I wish I’d taken from day 1 in my business journey How I came dangerously close to not having a business anymore in 2013 Why I always see coaching as an investment, not an expense The money blocks I’ve needed to work through The freakishly counterintuitive rule that’s...

This week I’m talking about one of my FAVOURITE things to do - namely, go on and host retreats!   I get a lot of questions from my community on how I approach my own time away from the busy-ness of everyday life and business, so I’m addressing them in this episode. I cover: The greatest benefits to having a retreat How to know if you’re in need of one How to choose the ideal location for your retreat The importance of setting intentions  How I ensure I actually rest on retreat (this is...

This week’s episode will resonate with most of you business owners listening!  Ness Hartge is a VIP member of my Bold Darling Mastermind.   She has run her book-keeping business, The Bush Bookkeeper, from rural NSW for the last three years.   Just a year ago, she was in the thick of overwhelm / start-up stress / wearing all the hats… and not exactly LOVING entrepreneur life!   In her words, she was a “slave to the business”.  In October last year, she attended my Bali retreat and had some...

A very important Dear Lorraine episode this week - I’m responding to listener Elke, who says: “I’m thinking about returning to work post baby and I’m struggling with Mum Guilt.” I’ve taken a wider lens in my response to her, and talked about Mum Guilt more broadly.   I cover:  The importance of separating out societal-induced Mum Guilt, and our own motherly instincts My two experiences of Mum Guilt  Celebrating yourself as a mum  Women as the “emotional thermometer” of the household  How...

I just returned from a girls’ weekend in Tasmania… which was all kinds of magical!  I wanted to do an experience like this for so long, and I’m thrilled that this year was the year it happened.   Putting together a weekend like this can feel intimidating on multiple levels: emotionally (what if no-one comes?), mentally - it’s so much to do!, etc. This girls’ weekend I just organised could not have been more stress-free or seamless, and in this week’s episode I’m sharing the...

Longevity has become a mainstream focus in recent years, however the space has felt a bit… blokey to me.  This week on the show, I’m chatting to health expert Amelia Phillips on how we can live longer, but also better, as women. Amelia has been in the health and wellness industry for over 25 years: as a trainer, exercise scientist, researcher, nutritionist, podcaster, TV presenter and corporate speaker.  She was a cofounder of the Michelle Bridges 12 Week Body Transformation, and is a...

Oooh this is a juicy one this week!!   In 2022, I met Anthony Hopson at the week-long Hoffman Process retreat.  We instantly connected and have gone on to have a really treasured friendship since.  Anthony has a background in finance, and still runs his business in that space.  In recent years, he has expanded his horizons by becoming a certified counsellor, and breathwork practitioner.  He runs mens’ circles and is also planning a retreat for men later on this year. Anthony is very open...

This week, I’m answering Carley’s question.  She said: “I’m running two businesses and I’m so stretched. Please help!” Listen in to my response to hear my advice to Carley, including: Compartmentalisation  Weekly planning The importance of solid support Why I need an “energetic moat” in my business Energy management  My random Texas ranch anecdote (I promise it’s relevant!) Why endstate and purpose is so key   I hope this episode helps you if you’re currently struggling to get everything...

I’ve been a longtime fan of Baxter Blue blue-light glasses, so I loved this week’s conversation with its founder, Aaron Telford.  He founded the business 7 years ago, using his background in product development and advertising to create one of the earliest blue-light filtering glasses.     In our conversation, we cover: Why blue light is so harmful for us, but also for our kids How prevalent blue light is (hint: it’s not just your screens!) What your circadian rhythm is What he wished...

Yay, a Dear Lorraine episode!   This week, I’m responding to listener Carmen’s challenge - she’s starting a business and needs to start showing up on social media… which terrifies her. Listen in for my response to her, including: My greatest lessons from being in the social media space for 12 years Some powerful reframes to give yourself permission to show up  The 3 things I would do if I was starting over tomorrow   I also mention three exciting events coming up: My Bold Brilliance...

Given that we’re now (almost) halfway through 2024, I recently did a review of my goals.  In this week’s episode, I’m sharing what’s going well, what’s going so-so… and what needs a kick up the ass to make it happen by the end of the year!  This is also a life update six months on from our transition back to Sydney from Spain.  I hope this episode helps you review and celebrate your own goals, and reminds you that it’s not too late to get started on some if they haven’t become a reality just...

I’m so excited to introduce you to my guest this week!   Lisa Burling is an award-winning businesswoman, Fellow of the Public Relations Institute of Australia, degree-qualified journalist, and a published author. She has over 20 years’ PR experience working on some of the world’s biggest brands and companies in Australia, the United Kingdom and Europe. She founded her agency, Grass Is Greener Group (formerly known as LBPR) over 11 years ago, and she’s the founder of her recent startup,...

I just landed back from my Bali retreat this week… and my first task was to sit down and record a juicy debrief for you, while it’s all still fresh!   In this episode I share: The kind of women who came - and how they differed to my last retreat  The program for the retreat Three new elements I added this time  The pretty sizeable curveball we navigated My top favourite elements of this particular retreat Some guests passing on their greatest insights My brilliant fashion hack for retreat...

Imposter syndrome is something that most of us are faced with multiple times throughout our careers and lives.  This week, I’m answering Nicole’s question: “How do I actively overcome imposter syndrome?” I’m so excited to answer this one, as it starts first and foremost with a couple of powerful reframes… then I get into what we can actually DO about it. I hope this episode helps you if you’re currently faced with this debilitating mindset gremlin, and that you can come back to this episode...

A bit of a different episode this week… I’m getting my beauty editor on! Several times a week, I get asked the same question on Instagram: “What are you doing with your skin? It’s glowing!” As someone who has battled my skin for years (and had a 6-year career in beauty PR), this question entertains me - but I also need to answer it properly.  Hence this week’s solo episode. I share the skin concerns that I struggle with, and the ten steps I’ve taken to get my glow on in recent years.  My...

Alcohol seems to walk hand in hand for the modern experience as a woman - I’ve experienced this myself, with my friends, and with my mentees.  Alcohol in our society is seen as the cure-all: it helps relieve stress, is a way to celebrate, and helps us connect with others.  But what about the downsides? Sarah Rusbatch is an accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach, Menopause Coach, Author, Motivational Speaker and host of a community of over 20,000 women. She has been featured in publications such...

Every time I do a shout-out for Dear Lorraine requests, I get this question several times: “How do I blend work and family thing?” This week on the show, I answer it! You might be expecting a step-by-step guide… which this episode isn’t. I start by sharing some raw moments from my own recent experiences, then I identify the specific areas that I find most challenging when it comes to blending my business and family…. And THEN I get into the things that help me in this area.  If you’d...

I’ve gotten to walk alongside several mentees as they started their first business, and I’ve never seen someone’s first year be so stupendously successful and textbook as the one Kat Wellum-Kent just had.   Kat had been in my world for several years when we embarked on mentoring as she was deciding whether or not to leave her corporate accountancy career to start her own business.     Spoiler alert: she did, and it was awesome!  And she did this with pretty challenging personal...

It surprises me how many questions I get about the tech I use - so in this week’s episode I’m sharing the full round-up: what devices change my world in my business, at home… and those that help in both spheres.   Listen in to hear about the gadgets that save me time, make me more efficient, and even boost my energy! For ease I’ve shared links to each device at this link: lorrainemurphy.com.au/tech   As I mention in this episode… There are just TWO spots left for my Bali retreat in May...

I’ve got a whole raft of new listener challenges to respond to in Dear Lorraine episodes, hooray!   Today I’m addressing this problem: “I really want to take the next step and grow my business, but I’m already overwhelmed.  How can I possibly take this next step?!” I LOVE this question, as I’ve experienced this myself many times… and mentoring many a  mentee through it too.   Listen in to hear my response, including: The simple reason we get scared about growth The reframe on risk that...