On todays episode guest Ashleigh Skinner, founder of Cosmic Girl, talks to host Karen Karen Cannon about her passion for astrology, spotting patterns and how it can help others on their life journey, how she balances her multi-passionate work flow, navigating mysticism and wellbeing in a patriarchal world and what's next for Cosmic Girl.

Ashleigh Skinner is a London based intuitive astrologer, writer, content creator & PR.

Predominantly self-taught, Ashleigh practices modern astrology with a speciality in intuitive readings and forecasting life events.

Connect with Ashleigh and find out more:

Instagram: @iamcosmicgirl

Website: Cosmic Girl Astrology

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On this special episode in awareness of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day host Karen Cannon speaks to Sara Bowcutt - Managing Director of Women For Women about navigating midlife with grace, pursuing her passion and purpose through her career in fundraising and communication, the empowering work of Women For Women and how we can all support women to rise in the workplace.

For more information on Sara and the work of Women For Women you can find them on instagram: @sarabowcutt @womenforwomenuk

Or at their website: https://womenforwomen.org.uk/

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This week host Karen Cannon talks to brand photographer and small business owner Emma Bidmead about her experiences of having a baby in Covid, how renovating her new garden in to a space to grow cut flowers has become part of her self care practice and all her insights on what her career has taught her and how to embrace having your photo taken.

Time stamps:

1:59 - Motherhood, having a baby in Covid, the parenting juggle and how being a mum shapes your identity.

14:10 - Growing cut flowers, family connections to gardening and photography, gardening and nature for self care and better mental health.

20:23 - Career, travel, transitioning from photography to fashion and back again,

24:47 - Making the leap into running a small business.

29:01 - Dealing with disappointment and boosting your confidence in your creative work.

33:34 - Growth and inspiration in your career and business.

36:14 - How to embrace having your photo taken and feeling comfortable in front of the camera.

43:00 - Inspiring women and family relationships.

44:47 - Advice for anyone feeling stuck.

You can connect with Emma on her Instagram - @branding_byemmajane and @botanicals_byemmajane

Or visit her website - Photography by Emma Jane

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