<div><br>In this episode, Shandra is joined by multi-passionate entrepreneur, MC, speaker and PR specialist Jules Brooke to talk about something many women in business struggle with - visibility.<br><br></div><div><br>Many women over 50, have a huge amount of knowledge, experience and capability built over decades. But despite that depth of expertise, many still hesitate to step forward and be seen.<br><br></div><div><br>Jules shares the story behind founding She’s The Boss, a network she created after seeing research that made her mad and sad at the same time, so she wanted to change the stats!&nbsp;<br><br></div><div><br>Throughout the conversation, she and Shandra explore the mindset shifts that help women move past the discomfort of self-promotion and start seeing visibility as something that is not only doable, but also meaningful.<br><br></div><div><br>They also talk about practical ways women can start raising their profile, building credibility, and opening doors to opportunities -&nbsp; without needing a huge marketing budget.<br><br></div><div><strong><br>Key Takeaways<br></strong><br></div><div><br>• Being excellent at your work isn’t always enough; opportunities often go to people who are visible and known.<br><br></div><div><br>• Influence isn’t about follower numbers - it’s about opening doors, building trust and creating opportunities.<br><br></div><div><br>• Many fears about criticism or backlash are bigger in our minds than they are in reality.<br><br></div><div><br>• You don’t need to do everything at once - focusing on a few simple visibility strategies can create real momentum.<br><br></div><div>You’ll come away with a few simple mindset shifts and practical ideas to help you become more visible, build credibility, and open doors to new opportunities for your business - without needing a huge marketing budget or becoming someone you’re not.</div><div><br></div><div><strong><br>Connect with Jules Brooke<br></strong><br></div><div><br>Get all the <a href="https://shesthebossgroup.com/linkedin-workshop-april-2026/?kuid=49a3e58a-837c-47a7-b7e5-0f3835863187-1773449185&amp;kref=https%3A%2F%2Fshesthebossgroup.com%2F">details about the LinkedIn Event here</a></div><div><br></div><div>LinkedIn profile: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/julesbrooke/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/julesbrooke/</a></div><div><br></div><div>Link to Australian Women Speakers (LinkedIn): <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12917934/">https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12917934/</a></div><div><br><br></div><div><strong><em>Do you enjoy this kind of food for thought?</em></strong><br><br>Shandra truly loves creating these episodes for you and appreciates every rating and review.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>Your review helps more people find this podcast so they can also get tips, tools, and resources to help grow their side business to be a thriving business in part-time hours.<br>Leave your Review here:<br><br></div><div><br></div><div><br>How to rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts:<br><br></div><ol><li>Open the <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/the-transit-lounge/id1354759984">Apple Podcasts app</a>.</li><li>Search for <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/the-transit-lounge/id1354759984"><strong>The Transit Lounge</strong></a>.</li><li>Tap the podcast page.</li><li>Scroll down to Ratings &amp; Reviews.</li><li>Tap the stars to leave your rating.<br><br></li></ol>

<description>If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable promoting yourself or thought “If my work is good enough, people will find me,” this episode is for you.</description>

If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable promoting yourself or thought “If my work is good enough, people will find me,” this episode is for you.

Visibility and Influence for Women in Business with Jules Brook

<div><br>If you’re working in a job <em>and</em> growing a service-based side business, your life is probably already very full. Work, family, ageing parents, life admin, hormones!… and somewhere in there, your business dreams.<br><br></div><div><br>It’s completely understandable that “I just need more time for my business” is such a familiar thought.<br><br></div><div><br>In this episode of The Transit Lounge podcast, host Shandra Moran shares a practical, honest conversation about what it looks like to grow your side business when you don’t have endless hours.<br><br></div><div><br>She talks about her own experience of travelling for work, ending the day exhausted, and still telling herself she “should be doing more” - and the real shift that happened when she stopped waiting for life to quieten down and started working with the time and energy she actually had.<br><br></div><div><br>Rather than giving you a rigid schedule or a long to-do list, Shandra walks you through three simple shifts to help you:<br><br></div><ul><li>Stop relying on “when things settle down” as your business plan</li><li>Decide what “enough” looks like for your business <em>right now</em></li><li>Protect both your business time and genuine rest, so you’re not running on crumbs<br><br></li></ul><div><br></div><div>You’ll get some simple reflection questions and a few practical ideas you can start using straight away to reclaim pockets of time for your side business - without sacrificing your wellbeing.<br><br></div><div><br>&nbsp;If you’d like more support to turn these ideas into a simple weekly rhythm to grow your business, check out <a href="https://thetransitlounge.com/sbsprint/">Side Business Sprint </a><br><a href="https://thetransitlounge.com/sbsprint/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExVU9rbjY2YWJuWEZDMzM5NnNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzUxNDc3MTU2OTIyODA2MQABHufzMR2L41DPDru2NUMj1jdfncqwfLcyp1bA3WKG3zyTXWuHEo_XLMB2Q3Oi_aem_8bNpglnLqP3KBQctX6uCVA"><strong><br></strong></a><br></div><div><br></div><div><strong><em>Do you enjoy this kind of food for thought?</em></strong><br><br>Shandra truly loves creating these episodes for you and appreciates every rating and review.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>Your review helps more people find this podcast so they can also get tips, tools, and resources to help grow their side business to be a thriving business in part-time hours.<br>Leave your Review here:<br><br></div><div><br></div><div><br>How to rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts:<br><br></div><ol><li>Open the <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/the-transit-lounge/id1354759984">Apple Podcasts </a>app.</li><li>Search for <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/the-transit-lounge/id1354759984"><strong>The Transit Lounge</strong></a>.</li><li>Tap the podcast page.</li><li>Scroll down to Ratings &amp; Reviews.</li><li>Tap the stars to leave your rating.<br><br><br><br></li></ol><div><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/the-transit-lounge/id1354759984"><span style="background-color: highlight;"><br></span></a><br></div><div><br><br></div>

<description>If you’ve ever thought “I just need more time for my business”, this episode is for you. Shandra shares a real-world look at growing a side business in the middle of an already full life, and offers three simple mindset and decision shifts to help you make genuine progress without burning out.</description>

If you’ve ever thought “I just need more time for my business”, this episode is for you. Shandra shares a real-world look at growing a side business in the middle of an already full life, and offers three simple mindset and decision shifts to help you make genuine progress without burning out.

Growing Your Side Business With Limited Time

<div><br>In this episode, Shandra acknowledges the mixed emotions many listeners feel as they enter a new year. She reassures listeners that this is a normal starting point and invites them to pause and reset before moving into new goals.<br><br></div><div>Shandra introduces a simple reset process to help listeners move from vague intentions toward a clearer vision for their business and income.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>She shares a brief story about a client, Sarah, and how clarifying her desired work and life balance helped bring more direction to her business.<br><br></div><div>The episode also introduces the <em>Solo Business Blueprint</em>, a framework designed to support clearer planning and decision-making. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on the past year, look ahead, and create a simple vision to guide the year forward.<br><br></div><div><strong>Key Points:<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>&nbsp;<strong>Why reset before you plan:</strong> How creating space and clarity first leads to smarter goals and less overwhelm.</li><li>&nbsp;<strong>From vague intentions to clear direction:</strong> Turning “I know I want” into a focused, aligned business vision.</li><li><strong>Simple structure that actually works:</strong> An introduction to the <em>Solo Business Blueprint</em> - a clear, flexible framework for planning without burnout.</li><li><strong>Progress over pressure:</strong> How doing less, more intentionally, helps you build a business that fits your life (not the other way around).<br><br></li></ul><div><br>If you’re ready to make this year the year your business really pays you <a href="https://thetransitlounge.thrivecart.com/sba-2025/">book your private one-to-one Business Coaching Accelerator session with Shandra here&nbsp;<br></a><br></div><div><strong><em>Do you enjoy this kind of food for thought?</em></strong><br><br>Shandra truly loves creating these episodes for you and appreciates every rating and review.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>Your review helps more people find this podcast so they can also get tips, tools, and resources to help grow their side business to be a thriving business in part-time hours.<br>Leave your Review here:<br><br></div><div><br>How to rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts:<br><br></div><ol><li>Open the Apple Podcasts app.</li><li>Search for <strong>The Transit Lounge</strong>.</li><li>Tap the podcast page.</li><li>Scroll down to Ratings &amp; Reviews.</li><li>Tap the stars to leave your rating.<br><br></li></ol>

<description>If you’re into the year feeling uncertain, conflicted, or pressured to have everything figured out, this episode is for you. Shandra invites you to pause, reset, and clarify your direction, offering a simple way to approach your business and income with more focus and intention as the year begins.</description>

If you’re into the year feeling uncertain, conflicted, or pressured to have everything figured out, this episode is for you. Shandra invites you to pause, reset, and clarify your direction, offering a simple way to approach your business and income with more focus and intention as the year begins.

From Side Business Vision to Money in the Bank

<div><br>In this episode, Shandra is joined by functional health coach and nutritionist Julie Ingleton for a grounded, refreshing conversation about self-care during one of the busiest (and most social) times of the year.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>Julie shares her deeply personal journey into health coaching and why midlife women often feel exhausted, confused, and overwhelmed by conflicting wellness advice.<br><br></div><div>Together, they unpack why self-care isn’t about quick fixes or perfection, but about coming back to simple, supportive habits that actually work with your body.&nbsp;</div><div><br>From light exposure and nourishment to navigating social events without guilt, this episode is full of practical insights that feel doable - especially when life and business already feel full.<br><br></div><div><strong><br>Key Takeaways:<br></strong><br></div><ul><li><strong>Why “simple” works: </strong>The small, often-overlooked habits that can dramatically improve energy, sleep, and focus.</li><li><strong>The power of daily rhythms: </strong>How light, food timing, and gentle movement support your nervous system and hormones.</li><li><strong>Social seasons without guilt: </strong>Smart ways to enjoy events without overdoing food, alcohol, or self-judgment.</li><li><strong>All or something: </strong>How lowering the bar helps you care for yourself consistently - even in busy seasons.<br><br></li></ul><div>You’ll also hear about a free one-page <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ifrmb9mv0LcpEjIPHePCtWPTCpCknGBw/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=111066143283247000241&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true">Self-Care Traffic Light Review</a> you can download to map out your own simple self care steps.&nbsp;<br><br><br></div><div><strong>Connect with Julie Ingleton </strong>&nbsp;</div><div>Facebook- <a href="https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564014687315&amp;_rdc=1&amp;_rdr#">Health Horizons</a></div><div>Instagram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/health_horizons_">https://www.instagram.com/health_horizons_</a>&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><strong><em>Do you enjoy this kind of food for thought?</em></strong><br><br>For more tips, tools, and resources to help you grow your side business to be a thriving business in part-time hours, come and join our free Facebook group:&nbsp;<br><br>Side Business Australia Private Facebook group link:<br><br></div><div>​​<a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/sidebusinessaustralia/">www.facebook.com/groups/sidebusinessaustralia/<br></a><br></div><div><br></div>

<description>If you’re a midlife woman feeling tired, overwhelmed, or confused about what “self-care” should actually look like, this episode is for you. Shandra and functional health coach Julie Ingleton break self-care down into simple, supportive habits that help you feel better without striving for perfection.</description>

If you’re a midlife woman feeling tired, overwhelmed, or confused about what “self-care” should actually look like, this episode is for you. Shandra and functional health coach Julie Ingleton break self-care down into simple, supportive habits that help you feel better without striving for perfection.

Simple Self Care tips from a Nutritionist and Health Coach Julie Ingleton

<div><br>If you’re a midlife woman in a job <em>and</em> growing a service-based side business, you’re effectively working two jobs. Add end-of-year deadlines, school events and social commitments, and it’s no wonder you feel stretched and exhausted.<br><br></div><div>In this episode, Shandra shares a very real burnout moment from her own career – and how that experience shaped the way she now supports women to grow sustainable side businesses. You’ll explore self-care as the everyday decisions that make your life and business sustainable, not just bubble baths and spa days.<br><br></div><div><strong>Key Takeaways:<br></strong><br></div><ul><li><strong>Do an “energy traffic light” review: </strong>Learn how a simple traffic light review can highlight what drains or restores your energy.</li><li><strong>Lower the bar (on purpose!): </strong>Why “bare minimums” can be the smartest form of self-care in a busy season</li><li><strong>Protect your non-negotiable pockets of time: </strong>How to create tiny protected pockets of time for you and your business<br><br></li></ul><div>You’ll also hear about a free one-page <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ifrmb9mv0LcpEjIPHePCtWPTCpCknGBw/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=111066143283247000241&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true">Self-Care Traffic Light Review</a> you can download to map out your own next steps – plus how to get 1:1 support if you want next year to be less running on empty and more clients.<br><br></div><div><br></div><div><strong><em>Do you enjoy this kind of food for thought?</em></strong><br><br>For more tips, tools, and resources to help you grow your side business to be a thriving business in part-time hours, come and join our free Facebook group:&nbsp;<br><br>Side Business Australia Private Facebook group link:<br><br></div><div>​​<a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/sidebusinessaustralia/">www.facebook.com/groups/sidebusinessaustralia/<br></a><br></div><div><br></div>

<description>If you’re a midlife woman juggling a job and a service-based side business, it can quickly feel exhausting. In this episode, Shandra shares a real burnout moment and reframes self-care as the everyday choices that make your life and business sustainable.</description>

If you’re a midlife woman juggling a job and a service-based side business, it can quickly feel exhausting. In this episode, Shandra shares a real burnout moment and reframes self-care as the everyday choices that make your life and business sustainable.

Before You Burn Out - Self Care Tips for Women With A Side Business

The Transit Lounge hosted by Shandra shares ideas and inspiration for career women wanting to grow a Side Business to be a thriving business that can support them in the future. 
Shandra will share tips, resources, stories, and interviews with women at various stages of starting and growing a successful and scaleable Side Business. 
As a Business Coach, Shandra is passionate about supporting as many women as possible to escape an unfulfilling corporate life to create a profitable business earning them great money, doing what they love, without burning out... 
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