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October 24, 2023 46 mins

Welcome to The Luminate Collective Podcast, brought to you by AAB Consulting, hosted by Sian Parker. In this series, we capture candid conversations on life, change, leadership, and the world of business.

Beyond their titles, our guests share their life stories, discussing the personal and vulnerable experiences that have contributed to their success.

In this episode, Sian sits down with Sylvie Douglas, Founding Director of MsMissMrs, an organisation dedicated to empowering women and fostering self-sufficiency. Sylvie's remarkable journey is a testament to the power of resilience, adaptability, and growth.

Sylvie's story unfolds as a captivating narrative of personal transformation. From her challenging teenage years marked by adversity and poverty, she evolved into a determined woman, fiercely committed to creating a better life for herself and her daughter. Her early struggles instilled in her a sense of purpose and an unwavering determination to break free from the constraints of her upbringing.

Join us as we embark on Sylvie's journey of self-discovery and empowerment, a journey that led her to establish MsMissMrs and make a profound impact on the lives of women facing economic hardships and trauma. Sylvie's story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the boundless possibilities that arise when one embraces change with resilience and an open heart.

 

Chapter Markers:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:18 - Sylvie's Bookmark Moment

00:06:58 - The Teenage Years and Change

00:10:17 - Handling Becoming a Young Mother

00:13:34 - How did the Bookmark Moment Inspire Change

00:24:05 - Where do Great Ideas Come From?

00:26:41 - What Does Self-Care Mean to You?

00:32:41 - What the Future Holds for MsMissMrs

00:38:57 - The Secret to Balancing a Busy Schedule

00:42:31 - Advice to Those Experiencing Hardships

 

Want to chat with us about The Luminate Collective? E-mail sian.parker@aab.uk Join our community: LinkedIn @AABConsulting, Instagram @aab.consulting

A brief introduction to AAB Consulting:

  • We are the consulting arm of The AAB Group • Compared to AAB, we are just a young thing, we started in 2018 • We are a business consultancy focused on helping our clients think about, prepare for, and deliver change • We focus on adding real value in the areas of service design, digital strategy & transformation, business agility and growth management • We firmly believe that our clients want a great experience when they hire consultants; not simply a project or intervention • We have a healthy focus on looking after our team members so that they look after our clients.

Please contact us if you want to chat, are interested to know more or just want to know why we love llamas, you can reach us by e-mailing advisors@aabconsulting.uk

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