The Woman UP! Podcast

The Woman UP! Podcast

The Woman UP! Podcast is where female entrepreneurs and creators find success, sisterhood, and the real conversations we need. Hosted by Martha Lucia, this podcast goes beyond the business talk. Touching on healing, grief, growth, mindset, and so much more. We explore what it means to be a woman building a brand and a business in real life. Expect powerful guest stories, honest episodes, and business chats that go deeper than just strategy. Come for the stories, stay for the sisterhood. New episodes every week. Raw, relatable, and real.

Episodes

July 23, 2025 54 mins

"We were left. It was the community who showed up."


This episode is a powerful, heart-opening conversation with Zoe, founder of All For One Community Hub, mental health advocate, and survivor of the Grenfell Tower fire.

From losing her home in one of the UK’s most devastating tragedies to finding purpose through community healing, motherhood, and activism, Zoe shares her deeply personal story with raw honesty and courage.

We talk abo...

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"I just feel like what needs to be shared in an authentic conversation is always the most potent and powerful."


In this week's episode, I sit down with my dear friend Hannah Apperley, a hypnotherapist, coach, energy worker and all-round healer.

We talk about the power of trusting your voice, creating freedom in your life and learning to let go of perfection.

This conversation is a beautiful example of surrender and r...

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"I just feel like what needs to be shared in an authentic conversation is always the most potent and powerful."

In this week's episode, I sit down with my dear friend Hannah Apperley, a hypnotherapist, coach, energy worker and all-round healer.

We talk about the power of trusting your voice, creating freedom in your life and learning to let go of perfection.

This conversation is a beautiful example of surrender and real growth. Hanna...

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"Live your life well. If it’s not making you happy, just stop doing it." - Georgia Rose


In this deeply honest and beautifully vulnerable episode, I sit down with Georgia Rose,  a clinical sexologist, sex coach, and cancer survivor. We talk about what it really means to reconnect with your body, your sensuality, and yourself after a life-altering experience.

Georgia shares her powerful story of discovering a tumour the size of a footb...

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"We all come to this Earth as seeds, our job is to grow, open up, and bear fruit."

In this deeply moving and expansive episode, I sit down with Uzochukwu Chima, founder of Lindenhaus, to explore big questions about purpose, healing and the power of reconnecting to who we really are.

Chima shares the profound story of how his son's mental health crisis led him to question the true root causes of illness and disconnection, inspiring hi...

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“I don’t care if your mic is from Amazon and your lights are from a car boot sale, just start.”


This raw, unfiltered solo episode marks a powerful turning point for The Woman UP! Podcast. For the first time ever, I’m sharing my story. No guests, no script, just me, the mic, and some very real talk

From the emotional rollercoaster of turning 40 to launching a podcasting business from my living room, I’m opening up about self-doubt, vi...

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“I didn’t want this to feel like business. I wanted it to feel like a love offering.”

In this episode of The Woman UP! Podcast, Penny Jarrett gets real about the fears, healing, and heart that go into creating transformational spaces for women.

From growing up in dysfunction to building a life in the US and leading women’s retreats around the world, Penny opens up about the behind-the-scenes struggles many don’t see.

From imposter syn...

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“I had two beautiful kids, a career, a home… but inside, I was crying.”

In this week’s episode of The Woman UP! Podcast, Cindy Smiley gets honest about what it’s really like to lose yourself after motherhood and the messy, beautiful process of finding your purpose again.

From being a high-achieving teacher to stepping into motherhood and suddenly questioning who she even was, Cindy shares how turning 40 sparked a wave of reflection, ...

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"I walked away from a six-figure business because I knew God was calling me elsewhere."

In this episode of The Woman UP! Podcast, Victoria Azubuike, Founder of She Who, opens up about what it really looks like to trust your calling, pivot your path, and rebuild everything from the ground up.

From growing up on a London council estate selling cupcakes at the bus stop, to building a six-figure recruitment business during a pa...

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You can’t heal what you won’t face. This week, we’re doing something different—spotlighting a man who’s doing the deep inner work and showing up with radical honesty.

In this episode of The Woman UP! Podcast, Fraser Walker, a former teacher turned personal development mento, shares how childhood trauma, emotional suppression, and toxic masculinity shaped his early life.

He opens up about being raised by a single mum, his complicated...

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“My body was screaming for help—so I had to become my own healer.” 

A powerful, eye-opening conversation about chronic pain, trauma, fertility, and the healing power of nutrition and gut health.

In this episode of The Woman UP! Podcast, Martha sits down with naturopathic nutritional therapist Richelle Isaacs to explore what happens when your body is in survival mode.

After years of working as a nurse in the NHS, Richelle became the pa...

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Everyone needs therapy at least once.A real, honest conversation about trauma, healing, and what therapy actually looks like beyond the surface.

In this episode of The Woman UP! Podcast, Martha sits down with psychotherapist Nabila to unpack what CBT and EMDR really are, how trauma is stored in the body, and why therapy isn’t just for crisis moments.

They talk about emotional resilience, motherhood, NHS waitlists, burnout, and the em...

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“You can’t manifest from a place of burnout.” - A real, no-fluff conversation about manifestation, feminine energy, and healing your relationship with success.

In this episode of The Woman UP! Podcast, Martha sits down with manifestation expert and feminine energy coach Esther McCann to explore what it really means to let go of control, trust yourself, and attract the life (and business) you want, without the hustle.

They talk about ...

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“I don’t want another baby, I want that baby.”

A powerful story of miscarriage, grief, healing, and purpose.


In this emotional Season 2 opener of The Woman UP! Podcast, Martha sits down with Emily Pompei, a lettings manager, mental health advocate, and founder of Anchor of Life — for a raw, heartfelt conversation.


They discuss miscarriage, mental health, workplace trauma, Samaritans volunteering, and navigating life as a sensitive, s...

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🎙️ Welcome to Season 2 of The Woman UP! Podcast!!A space where female founders come for success, sisterhood, and the real conversations we actually want to have.In this season trailer, I’m giving you a glimpse into what’s coming your way—think deeper stories, unfiltered truths, and bold chats about life and business from the women actually living it.This isn’t just another strategy podcast.It’s about the women behind the brands.Th...

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This week on The Woman UP! Podcast, [Your Name] sits down with Cherelle Jay—business coach, dancer, and founder of Heels & Feels—for a heartfelt reflection on 2024.


Cherelle shares her journey of transitioning from a dance teacher to a thriving business coach, running the Heels & Feels Festival, and balancing personal and professional life.


Together, they explore the ups, the downs, and the pivotal lessons from the year,...

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This week on The Woman UP! Podcast, Martha chats with Rebecca Ajayi—software engineer, founder of Come Parley, and a trailblazer in the FinTech industry.


Rebecca’s journey from secondary school teaching to software engineering is inspiring, and her latest project—an audio-only dating app—is a testament to her commitment to fostering meaningful relationships in a tech-driven world.


Together, they discuss dating apps, creating real...

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This week on The Woman UP! Podcast, Martha sits down with Nana Crawford—Founder of Jigglefit, samba and twerk instructor, and the inspiring voice behind This Black Woman Can. 


Nana is a body positivity advocate who empowers women to reconnect with themselves, celebrate their bodies, and move with confidence.


Together, they dive into the transformative power of movement, the challenges of navigating online negativity, and how Nana...

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This week on The Woman UP! Podcast, Martha sits down with the inspiring Miranda Littlewood—yoga instructor, adaptive clothing designer, single mum, and true trailblazer. 


Born with a limb difference, Miranda has spent her life redefining what’s possible. She shares her incredible journey: from battling drug addiction to discovering meditation, finding love in India, and embracing motherhood in a foreign land.


Now back in the UK,...

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This week on The Woman UP! Podcast, Martha sits down with Karen, an experienced matchmaker and the Founder of Intentional Love Club. 


In this episode, Karen shares her personal journey into matchmaking and discusses what inspired her to create her own dating service.


She breaks down what it means to date with intention, how to identify what you truly want in a partner, and the importance of knowing yourself first. 


Karen also e...

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