Work with Lisa: Own your story and rewrite your future. Explore more.---Do you ever catch yourself shrinking - biting your tongue, playing small, or avoiding the spotlight?In this Real Women’s Stories coaching episode, host Lisa Quait shares a powerful, personal reflection on visibility - what it really means to be seen, and how self-belief shapes every area of our lives.Through stories, journaling prompts and practical tips, Lisa helps you recognise where you’ve been holding yourself back, and guides you towards speaking up, setting boundaries and believing that your voice belongs in every room.✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:How self-belief builds confidence and visibilityWhy silence has a real emotional costSmall steps to strengthen your “visibility muscle”How to speak up - at work, at home, and with friendsWays to set boundaries with love (not guilt)🎧 This episode complements our conversation with Christina Vidovich, founder of Women Getting Visible. Together they form a two-part journey - one story, one strategy - leading up to the Women Getting Visible event.👉 If you’re tired of hiding your light, this is your reminder to take up space.---Connect with LisaInstagram: Follow LisaFacebook: Follow LisaYouTube: The only place to watch every episode of Real Women's Stories with Lisa Quait---Series Producer: Aaron NelsonPR & Marketing: Kate Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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If You’re Feeling Invisible… Listen This
Click here, to watch this episode on YouTube.If you’ve ever felt invisible - like you’ve lost yourself in motherhood, in expectations, or in always putting others first - this episode is for you.In Real Women’s Stories, host Lisa Quait sits down with Christina Vidovich, ballroom dancer, podcaster, and founder of Women Getting Visible. Christina shares her journey of hiding behind baggy clothes and silence, before deciding to reclaim her voice, her confidence, and her visibility.✨ What you’ll hear in this episode:How women can lose their identity after motherhoodThe cultural expectations that keep women small and silentWhy confidence is more important than perfectionPractical ways to start being visible (even if you don’t want the spotlight)The role of community in helping women feel seen, heard, and valuedThis conversation is part of the build-up to the Women Getting Visible event - a space created for women who are ready to step out of the shadows and into their full selves.👉 If you’re ready to stop hiding and start shining, listen to this.---Discover mid-life coaching with Lisa---Connect with LisaInstagram: Follow LisaFacebook: Follow LisaYouTube: The only place to watch every episode of Real Women's Stories with Lisa Quait---00:33 – From ballroom dancer to “invisible mum”02:15 – Losing identity after motherhood03:59 – Reinventing yourself in your 40s05:27 – The wake-up call that sparked change06:17 – Why speaking your truth is powerful07:47 – Growing up with strict cultural expectations10:12 – The unexpected start of a ballroom career13:58 – Living large vs. being silenced15:55 – Why Women Getting Visible was born17:16 – What it feels like when women finally get visible18:53 – Lessons from American vs British culture20:36 – Confidence as her biggest accomplishment22:51 – The moment Christina stopped hiding23:55 – How to get visible without being in the spotlight25:18 – Community as the key to visibility30:13 – Closing reflections & final advice---Series Producer: Aaron NelsonPR & Marketing: Kate Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Thinking of Retraining in Midlife? Here’s How to Change Careers with Confidence
Work with Lisa: Own your story and rewrite your future. Explore more.---Midlife isn’t too late - it might be the perfect time to change careers.Thinking about retraining? In this Real Women’s Stories coaching episode, Lisa Quait breaks down what it really takes to make a career change later in life. From facing fears and finances to building confidence and momentum, this is a practical guide for anyone ready to take control of their next chapter.What you’ll learn in this episode:✅ How to overcome the fear of starting again✅ The financial and emotional realities of retraining✅ Mindset shifts to help you stay motivated✅ Small, practical steps to get momentum and clarityIf you’ve been wondering whether it’s too late to change careers this episode is for you. ---Connect with LisaInstagram: Follow LisaFacebook: Follow LisaYouTube: The only place to watch every episode of Real Women's Stories with Lisa Quait---Series Producer: Aaron NelsonPR & Marketing: Kate WilliamsWork with Lisa: Own your story and rewrite your future. Explore more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Truth About Being a Female Tradie in 2025
Click here, to watch this episode on YouTube.In this episode of Real Women’s Stories, Laura Faux shares the unfiltered truth about life as a woman in male-dominated industries. From gruelling security shifts and witnessing trauma, to starting her own decorating business, she reveals how she broke stereotypes, stood her ground, and built a career on her own terms.✨ In this episode, Laura opens up about:The challenges of being one of the few women on siteStanding up to workplace bullying and earning respectWhy spirituality and mindset were key to her successHow she turned redundancy and trauma into self-employment successWhy more women should consider trades like decorating, plumbing & carpentry👉 If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be a female tradie - this is the truth no one tells you.---Discover mid-life coaching with Lisa---Connect with LisaInstagram: Follow LisaFacebook: Follow LisaYouTube: The only place to watch every episode of Real Women's Stories with Lisa Quait---Listen: Life of a Female Tradie podcast---00:00 – Redundancy, heartbreak & trauma all at once01:00 – Growing up a tomboy & facing bullying01:44 – Life working in the security industry02:14 – Losing her job, partner & home03:09 – Learning a trade through family support03:49 – The pressure of CCTV security shifts05:29 – Why women struggled in this role06:00 – Witnessing trauma on the job07:02 – Leaving due to stress & emotional toll08:04 – Discovering spirituality & crystals for healing10:03 – Journaling, nature & mindset shifts11:18 – Finding light & accountability for change13:23 – Building a successful decorating business15:14 – Why more midlife women should try trades17:21 – How to handle working alongside younger men19:53 – Reclaiming confidence in midlife22:15 – Why female tradies make clients feel safer23:37 – Funny moments & awkward encounters26:26 – Standing her ground with male colleagues29:15 – Lessons on speaking up & breaking stereotypes---Series Producer: Aaron NelsonPR & Marketing: Kate Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How to Find Courage for Life's Tough Conversations
Work with Lisa: Own your story and rewrite your future. Explore more.---Avoiding a conversation you know you need to have? In this coaching episode, Lisa Quait shows you how to find the courage to speak your truth, face fear without guilt, and finally stop carrying the weight of silence. Practical strategies and real-life insights to handle tough talks with confidence---Click here, to watch this episode on YouTube.---Connect with LisaInstagram: Follow LisaFacebook: Follow LisaYouTube: The only place to watch every episode of Real Women's Stories with Lisa Quait---Series Producer: Aaron NelsonPR & Marketing: Kate Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to Real Women’s Stories with Lisa Quait. The podcast that dives deep into the topics women are eager to explore. From reinvention and relationships to health and happiness, we tackle the conversations that matter most with honesty, warmth, and a touch of humour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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