pepp talks with sue richards
Episodes
59 - Simplify Your Marketing: Do Less, Do It Better with Marketing Meg
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to be everywhere online? In this episode of Pep Talks, I'm joined by Meg Hudson - aka Marketing Meg - a marke...
58 - Why Exercise Is a Business Strategy (Not Just a Health One)
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been feeling flat, foggy, or like you're constantly running on empty, this episode is for you. I’m getting honest about letting ...
57 - Burnout, Boundaries & Building a Business on Your Own Terms - with Tara Punter
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it actually take to build a thriving business without burning out?In this episode I'm joined by Tara Punter, founder of The Thriving Bu...
56 - Why you feel too busy to grow your business (and what to do instead)
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like you want to grow your business but simply don’t have the capacity?Many ambitious women get stuck in a cycle of overthinking an...
55 - Why I’m Now Calling Myself a Business Mentor (And What That Means for You)
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I’m sharing a personal update about the evolution of my work and why I’m now stepping into the role of business mentor for ambitio...
54 - Give to Gain: why giving your time and energy can be a smart business strategy
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is Give to Gain and it's sparked a lot of debate.Many women already give huge amounts of ...
53 - How to grow a purpose driven business without burning yourself out
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you are a self-employed mum trying to grow your business while managing family life, this conversation will land. Sue chats with Sarah, founder of ...
52 - Visibility and building a business that fits you
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt like you don’t quite belong?In this episode, I explore the “outsider” identity and how it shapes the way we show up in friend...
51 - Consistency (when it feels like things aren't working): and staying visible without burnout
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when you’re showing up consistently in your business, but it doesn’t feel like it’s working yet?In this episode of pepp talks, I’...
50 - What Your Children Absorb From Your Overwhelm (and why self-care isn’t selfish)
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Overwhelm doesn’t stay contained - it ripples outward.In this episode of Pepp Talks, Sue shares a powerful real-life story that reveals how stress, ...
49 - From Overwhelmed to Business Owner: how SIMPLIFY helped Jemma launch Life Admin Hive
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sue Richards speaks with Jemma Pimlott, founder of Life Admin Hive, about building a business as an overwhelmed mum while carrying th...
48 - Are You Putting Everyone Else First? Why Self-Employed Mums Must Rebuild Their Relationship With Themselves
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are you putting everyone else first and leaving yourself until last?In this episode, Sue speaks directly to self-employed mums who feel stretched thin...
47 - You Don’t Have to Do Anything: Choice vs Obligation for Mums in Business
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As a mum building a business, it’s easy to feel ruled by obligation - family needs, school events, and the expectations you place on yourself.In thi...
46 - Boundaries, Structure & Flexibility: The Winning Formula for Sustainable Success as a Self-Employed Mum
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if success wasn’t about doing more - but about supporting yourself better?In this episode of pepp talks, Sue shares the winning formula for sus...
45 - Choosing alignment over obligation: a holiday boundary reset
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sue shares a candid reflection from a weekend away with friends - and the powerful lessons it revealed about boundaries, energy, peop...
44 - How to Avoid Christmas Overwhelm: boundaries, energy + what to stop doing this year
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas overwhelm is real - but it’s not inevitable. In this episode, I’m sharing why so many ambitious women reach December already exhausted,...
43 - Masculine & Feminine Energy in Business: find your balance and create more clarity & calm
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Pepp Talks, I'm exploring the interplay of masculine and feminine energy in business. Discover what each energy brings (and wh...
42 - Work with your energy, not against it: the real secret to sustainable productivity
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you’re fighting your own energy? In this episode, I share how to stop forcing yourself into a schedule that doesn’t fit - and star...
41 - Why one-to-one coaching creates faster transformation
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, I pull back the curtain on what really happens inside the one-to-one coaching sessions within the SIMPLIFY programme.I share...
40 - The Most Underrated Marketing Strategy: how networking changed my business
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling stretched thin doing all the marketing things - yet still not seeing results?In this episode, I share how networking (yes, even as an introver...
39 - The Power of a Plan B (why having another income stream doesn’t mean you’re not all in)
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re constantly told to go all in, to focus on just one thing, and to ditch our “Plan B.”But what if having another income stream is actually t...
38 - The power of gratitude and receiving abundance
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the opportunities you’ve been waiting for are already around you - and the only thing stopping you from receiving them is your mindset?In th...
37 - Why joy isn’t optional (and how it fuels your business)
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of pepp talks, I’m sharing why joy isn’t just a nice-to-have - it’s the fuel that powers your energy, focus, and success. I talk...
The tool I use to create calm, clarity, and better sleep
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Overwhelmed, stuck, or running on autopilot? This one practice could be the reset button you’ve been looking for. Join me as I share how journaling...
Why outsourcing isn’t the answer to your overwhelm
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can outsource your tasks… but you cannot outsource your overwhelm.In this episode, I’m breaking down why so many ambitious women invest in sup...
Reflections, realisations & resetting intentions for the rest of 2025
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As September begins and the kids head back to school, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and reset. In this episode of pepp talks, I’m getti...
Comfort vs. freedom - which door are you choosing?
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This bonus episode is a direct add-on to episode titled “Waking up to the life you’re meant to live” so if you've not yet tuned into tha...
Waking up to the life you’re meant to live
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you really in control of your life - or are you just running on autopilot (without even realising it)?After re-watching The Truman Show, I was str...
How two clients dropped their limiting beliefs and made big changes in under an hour
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We all have “reasons” for not going after the thing we really want - more time off, a new business idea, a big life change. But here’s the truth...
Manifest your vision: reflect, align & take action during the Lionsgate Portal
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lionsgate Portal is here - a powerful moment to pause, dream big, and realign with the life and business you truly want. In this interactive epis...
The real cost of pushing through: a personal story I’ve never shared like this before
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is deeply personal. I’m sharing the story of my dad - and how the pressure to provide, prove, and push through ultimately cost him his ...
The real and RAW behind-the-scenes of running a business
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m pulling back the curtain on what it really looks like to run a business when you’re juggling multiple roles, paid work, summer holid...
How to stop the summer holidays from swallowing you whole (without letting everything slide)
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The summer holidays can feel like a pressure cooker - juggling the kids, running a business, and trying to stay sane in the process.In this episode, I...
Shift from frazzled to fired-up in 5 minutes
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest speaking days of my career nearly got derailed by tiredness, forgotten toiletries… and a very loud generator.In this episode, I’...
The habits that power my business
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I’m sharing the real things I do behind the scenes that keep my business (and sanity) on track - and spoiler alert, they have nothing to ...
Feeling tired or just misaligned?
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this soulful woodland pepp talk, I explore a powerful idea: What if you're not actually tired… just tired of the life you're living?So ...
Why you keep dropping the habits you want to keep
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re often told that success comes from sticking to good habits - but what if you’ve been focusing on the wrong thing entirely?In this episode, I...
The hidden cost of doing it all: when strength turns into burnout
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re often praised for our strength - our ability to keep going, figure it out, do it all. But what happens when that very strength becomes the thi...
Honouring capacity, rather chasing consistency
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I’m sharing why I didn’t publish an episode last week - and what that decision revealed about consistency, capacity, and sel...
What does success really mean to you?
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of pepp talks, we're redefining success - beyond the milestones and shiny goals. If you’re ticking all the boxes but feeling d...
Mood swings, brain fog, poor focus, low energy? This could be why…
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Pepp Talks, we delve into the powerful (and important) connection between your dietary choices and your mental and physical well-be...
What happens when you stop doing what LOOKS right and start doing what FEELS right
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Pepp Talks, we explore the power of choice in our daily lives and major decisions. Discover how to align your choices with your va...
It's not success if you're on your knees!
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, I’m exploring why hitting your goals at the expense of your wellbeing isn’t real success - and what’s keeping so many ...
You can’t always control the situation, but you can choose your response
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a gentle but powerful reminder that your mindset matters most when life feels messy.We’ll explore how to:Shift from frustration to c...
Lessons I've learned whilst bouldering that can be applied to life and business
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode might sound a little random, but trust me, it’s packed with powerful lessons.I’m sharing 16 things bouldering has taught me that appl...
Is this stopping you from hitting your goals too?
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share the story of a client whose hidden perfectionist patterns were keeping her stuck - in business, in life, and in overwhelm.You...
Why strengthening your boundaries is the key to feeling like you have more time
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last week I shared the ONE thing I did to eliminate overwhelm from my life (go back and listen to that episode if you haven't already).In this we...
The SIMPLE approach to ditching overwhelm for good - step 6
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This short podcast episode is part of my FREE resource, The SIMPLE Approach to Ditching Overwhelm for Good. If you're listening to this episode, ...
The SIMPLE approach to ditching overwhelm for good - step 5
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This short podcast episode is part of my FREE resource, The SIMPLE Approach to Ditching Overwhelm for Good. If you're listening to this episode, ...
The SIMPLE approach to ditching overwhelm for good - step 4
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This short podcast episode is part of my FREE resource, The SIMPLE Approach to Ditching Overwhelm for Good. If you're listening to this episode, ...
The SIMPLE approach to ditching overwhelm for good - step 3
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This short podcast episode is part of my FREE resource, The SIMPLE Approach to Ditching Overwhelm for Good. If you're listening to this episode, ...
The SIMPLE approach to ditching overwhelm for good - step 2
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This short podcast episode is part of my FREE resource, The SIMPLE Approach to Ditching Overwhelm for Good. If you're listening to this episode, ...
The SIMPLE approach to ditching overwhelm for good - step 1
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This short podcast episode is part of my FREE resource, The SIMPLE Approach to Ditching Overwhelm for Good. If you're listening to this episode b...
ONE thing you can do right now to reduce your overwhelm
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we dive into one of the most common struggles I hear from women in business - overwhelm. Whether you're juggling family, wo...
The ONE habit that has the biggest impact on you achieving your goals (and you're already doing it!)
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share with you the ONE habit that has the biggest impact on your health and wellbeing AND the biggest impact on you achieving your g...
The power that lies in the 1st hour of your day
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another "walking in the woods" episode for you. The river was high, it was muddy underfoot and the dog decided to join in a couple of times ...
How I finally found the courage to use my voice and take imperfect action (as a recovering people pleaser and perfectionist)
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another vulnerable one from me this week.If you (like me) are a recovering people pleaser and/or perfectionist then this is for you!You might spot a c...
The biggest thing stopping you from doing the stuff you know you need - and want - to do to look after YOU
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share the impact that your mental load is having on your ability to take the action you know you need (and want) to take to create h...
What I realised when I addressed my relationship with alcohol (and some top tips on habit change)
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2 and a half years ago I realised it was time to change my relationship with alcohol. In this episode I share why I wanted to readdress that relations...
Why sitting at your desk every day isn't cutting it (and how to shift your energy)
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In my first ever "woodland walk" episode I cover why it's so important as an ambitious business owner that you step away from your desk...
You need to listen to this BEFORE you dive headlong into your business goals
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An important reminder as you start diving into your business goals.Please excuse the dog barking a few minutes into this episode - I decided not to re...
The ONE question you need to ask yourself to start creating the life you truly desire
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You know things need to change (you WANT things to change). This episode will give you clarity on HOW to start making those changes so that you can li...
You have the power to change the narrative (and why willpower and motivation alone never works)
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded a few days after Blue Monday - supposedly the most depressing day of the year - and a day that always reminds me that we all...
51 things I've learned during my 51 years on this planet
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As it's my birthday today, and it's launch day for PEPP talks, I thought it might be fun to share this list of 51 things I've learned d...
Why I stopped setting resolutions and I think you should too
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whilst the natural point of the year to set resolutions might have been 1st January, this episode is relevant at any point of the year - at any point ...
A little introduction from me
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A little introduction from me so that you can get to know me a little before we get stuck into the main content of the podcast (because - I don't...