Beautiful Mess
Welcome to ”Beautiful Mess,” a unique podcast that serves as a junction where entrepreneurship, personal development, and mental health and well-being conversations converge. This show is a celebration of the transformative power of life’s beautiful chaos, hosted by the astute Isabel Pollen. With a rich background in Theatre/Film and as a seasoned coach, Isabel brings a wealth of insights to the table. ”Beautiful Mess” is more than just a podcast; it’s a journey through the complex tapestry of personal and professional growth. Isabel masterfully intertwines her myriad talents into the show, guiding you through awe-inspiring tales with entrepreneurs, personal development coaches, mental health and wellness advocates, and parents who’ve spun their chaotic moments into beautiful narratives of resilience. The focus here isn’t merely on success stories but on the principles of kindness, integrity, gratitude, and curiosity. It’s about honoring the pursuit of purpose and meaning in every facet of life, from business to parenting. Whether you’re an entrepreneur carving your path, a parent navigating family life, or a solopreneur seeking balance, ”Beautiful Mess” is your steadfast companion. This show invites you to engage in profound conversations that honor the journey of creating, leading, thriving, and evolving as individuals and professionals. By subscribing to ”Beautiful Mess,” you gain access to inspiring narratives, expert insights, and practical tips that embody the values of kindness, boundaries, integrity, gratitude, and curiosity. Dive into this beautiful mess with us, and discover the profound beauty that unfolds when we navigate life’s challenges with intention and authenticity.
Episodes
Phil Wilkinson and I only met for the first time two months ago.
Phil is a highly talented and dedicated global PR and communications professional and mental fitness coach.
As Head of PR and Communications at World Rugby for the past seven years, Phil was responsible for implementing and driving World Rugby’s communications strategy, as the sport seeks to continue its successful growth and inspire a new generation of fans.
He has ...
Aiofe O'Brien is the founder and host of the award winning "Happier at Work" podcast.
I have so much to learn from Aiofe and tuning into her podcast is one of my treats when travelling or needing to plug into something that
This conversation offers so much about what inspired her to do the work she's continuing to create. This story is an amazing example of a "beautiful mess" and Aiofe loves the analogy! I loved our conversatio...
This conversation was such an inspiration and so joyful in so many ways!!!
Bill Carmody is the founder of www.askbill.us
Bill has had and is having the most incredible career. He is also the most amazing human being and father.
I met him through the pheneomal work and community that is Shirzad Chamine's Posititive Intelligence
Bill was Chief Coaching Officer at Positive Intelligence for six years.
He is also currently doing the ...
Natasha Miller is the award winning founder and host of the podcast "Bitter/Sweet".
Natasha is also the founder of Miller Libertine.
Miller Libertine design sensory food experiences that create deep connections between people, brands and communities. When food tells a story it stirs emotions, starts conversations, creates memories.
Using the power of these connections as a force for change.
Natasha's incredible insights and incredi...
When could there possibly be a more real and urgent need for a money and wellbeing coach than now??
Fleur Iannazzo is not only an amazing friend whom I've known for almost 7 years...she is also an exceptionally talented Money Wellbeing Expert and Coach. AND!! an award winning author...having just been awarded the "Money Inclusion and Awareness Award 2025 for her book "The Money Pizza" .
I will have Fleur back again...and it was...
In this conversation, the main theme is exploration and I had so much fun exploring Alison Sayers' beautiful mess.
We cover a lot in a very short space of time, including how it is to be an older parent, what it means to guide others, emotional regulation, neurodiversity and so many other topics.
I hope you find as much value in this conversation as I did.
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Loren has such a wealth of experience, insights and gems in this conversation... As Loren says on Linkedin about her creation..."Portfolio Rocket" ...
What Sets Us Apart? No cookie-cutter approaches Strategies tailored to your unique journey A focus on what truly matters to you.
I particularly loved the focus switching between all generations in this Beautiful Mess conversation...listneing back...there's nothing uncovered here! ...
Scott Macgregor is, amongst so many other extraordinary accolades, founder of the one and the only "The Outlier Project".
I have met and continue to meet the most exceptional people through the TOP community...and my life has been fundamentally changed and enriched by being a part of it.
Here is more information about Scott.
http://linkedin.com/in/macgregorscott
...connect with this man...you will always be grateful!!
Enj...
Mark Holden is a certified financial planner ...and so much more!!
I absolutely loved this conversation with Mark.
It is fuelled with such energy, such generosity and such razor sharp insight.
As Mark himself says on his LinkedIn profile:
"Who are my clients? High performers...people who aren't sitting around...people who enjoy building relationships ..."
Enjoy this brilliant conversation and come back form more as I'll unquestiona...
- These two ladies were an absolute JOY!! to speak with...Abbie Carter and Clare Mroz from the incredible Patch... We covered... Canada. Community. Live recording! Dealing with uncertainty. Dealing with the unexpected. Inclusivity. The crucial importance of teamwork. The joy of the beautiful mess. And a lot of laughter!! Abbie Carter: linkedin.com/in/abbie-carter-35b486121
Clare Mroz: https://www.linkedin.com...
This conversation with Amber Williams was a genuine light bulb learning process for me...
Amber has an exceptional story related to her work as a nurse, arriving at oncology a little later in her nursing career...and then following where life unexpectedly took her next with such courage and commitment.
Amber has also experienced grief in many different ways and the story we focus on here is the loss of her husband Carl in October 2...
Introducing the iiiincredible Lyndsay!! Lyndsay Dowd is a Speaker, Founder, Author, Coach, Podcast Host, and Disruptor. She is an accomplished leader, decorated seller and has successfully managed large, diverse, high-performing sales teams over the last 25 years. 23 of those years were spent climbing the ranks at IBM. Lyndsay was also a Featured Guest Lecturer at Harvard University.
In creating her company, Heartbeat for Hire,...
Introducing the amazing "Nadia Nagamootoo"...
Nadia Nagamootoo (she/her) is a prolific diversity, equity & inclusion thought leader, a global keynote speaker, award-winning businesswoman, and best-selling author.
Nadia’s work is driven by her purpose to create ripples of change in every organisation and person she touches; striving for a world where everyone feels like it wa...
An incredible conversation with Olympian Joe Jacobi.
Joe is an American former slalom canoeist who competed from the mid-1980s to the mid-2000s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he won a gold medal in the C2 event at Barcelona in 1992.
This episode is recorded from his home in La Seu d'Urgell, Catalonia, Spain. Joe shares fantastic life evolutions by virtue of being there. As well as sharing beautiful stories about his family, st...
Jen Laffin is a former teacher turned mindset coach. She joins Isabel to discuss overcoming self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and procrastination.
Her teaching career, filled with the challenges of educating the whole child, has given her the tools to help individuals achieve their goals. From being a social worker and a psychologist for her students to now coaching adults to get past their self-doubt, Jen’s journey is a testament to ...
How we frame things can change the outcomes.
Jiten didn't speak English when he first went to school in the UK. None. He felt isolated, confused, and alone. .
When new students, who also didn't speak much English, were assigned seats next to Jiten, offered a perspective to truly feel the stigma of exclusion.
Isabel, our host, dives a little deeper with Jiten to reflect on these childhood experiences and how that shaped Jiten'...
We were all born to matter and have gifts to share with the world. That's Tom Doherty's life mission.
Listen to Isabel navigate through Tom's Beautiful Mess called life. Tom's incredible story stems from challenges and chaos of childhood as he was raised by two teenage parents, challenges and chaos from childhood. As well, how he found himself as "the fixer" and National Director for Facebook is Silicon Valley.
Power Takeaways...
Zora speaks with us about her ‘jump’ from working for a number of high end organisations…Including Apple, Deloitte, Ericsson, Ikea and Syngenta to name a few…as a psychologist, senior people partner numerous leadership teams…to becoming a ‘mumpreneur’ who works with mindset and behaviour disruption.
Through this work Zora crafts really concrete and tangible journeys for leaders to evolve not only their career, but also the evolutio...
Steve Arntz is the co-founder of ‘Campfire’...and a father and a husband.
Steve speaks about realising what ‘family first’ really means to him…what it really feels like to commit to that statement.
We hear about Steve’s spouse and children.
We hear how Steve has managed to get back to his family being the centre of his world and how challenging that has been throughout his entrepreneurial journey.
Steve speaks very openly about w...
Keri-Lynne Shaw describes herself as a …..
KL describes how much power the phrase has for her when it comes to life and when it comes to career.
We explore the frequent ‘mucky/messy’ situations that KL has come across as a Chief People Officer. How important it is to talk about these messy situations, and how by talking about it allows us to explore the difficult situations we discover in our work.
Most people do not like to have ...
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