<p><br></p><p>Join your host, Ashleigh King, as she welcomes <strong>Charlotte Nichols</strong> — founder of the award-winning PR agency <em>Harvey &amp; Hugo</em> and host of the <em>PRsonal</em> podcast — for an incredibly raw, honest, and empowering conversation about business, motherhood, and the courage to &quot;rise&quot; after life shatters your plans.</p><p><br></p><p>In this 17th year of her entrepreneurial journey, Charlotte pulls back the curtain on the &quot;accidental&quot; start of her agency during a recession and the identity shifts that come with becoming a mother and navigating a devastating divorce. Together, Ashleigh and Charlotte explore why &quot;character matters more than credentials,&quot; the power of sitting with your own pain, and how to maintain your &quot;spark&quot; when the world feels heavy.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Themes of this conversation:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>🌵 <strong>The &quot;Accidental&quot; Entrepreneur</strong> How Charlotte turned a &quot;burning desire&quot; and a love for sports marketing into a thriving 17-year PR agency.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>🌵 <strong>PRsonal Branding &amp; Eradicating Shame</strong> The story behind the <em>PRsonal</em> podcast and why opening up about miscarriages and &quot;human&quot; struggles is vital in a business setting.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>🌵 <strong>Matressence &amp; The Identity Shift</strong> The honest reality of how motherhood and divorce impact creative foresight, and the &quot;sleep when the baby sleeps&quot; vs. &quot;work when the baby sleeps&quot; struggle.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>🌵 <strong>Building a &quot;Cushion of Protection&quot;</strong> Why modern PR is shifting toward brand stewardship and protecting your identity in an age of AI and &quot;fake news&quot;.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>🌵 <strong>The Power of the Glow Up</strong> Rediscovering self-worth, the radical act of cutting your hair to &quot;shed a layer,&quot; and the importance of dating yourself.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>🌵 <strong>Glimmers in the Mundane</strong> Using swimming, nature, and gratitude journaling to find peace when your mind is &quot;constantly near full&quot;.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>This episode is for anyone navigating:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>The challenges of being a female founder in a corporate world</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Scaling a business through lean and fertile years</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>The emotional landscape of divorce and single parenting</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Brand building and crisis communications in a digital age</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Reclaiming your value after feelings of &quot;worthlessness&quot;</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><ul><li><strong>00:00</strong> The Reality of Devastation and Feeling Like a Failure</li><li><strong>04:03</strong> 17 Years of Entrepreneurship: Taking Stock</li><li><strong>08:50</strong> Starting a Business in a Recession with &quot;Nothing to Lose&quot;</li><li><strong>12:13</strong> Being a Young Female Leader on Corporate Boards</li><li><strong>17:40</strong> &quot;Challenge Normal&quot;: The Value of Creativity</li><li><strong>21:08</strong> Motherhood, Anxiety, and the Shift in Business Energy</li><li><strong>23:26</strong> Dealing with a Full Mind: Swimming, Nature, and Silence</li><li><strong>29:27</strong> 2024: Devastation, Worthlessness, and Crying Every Day</li><li><strong>33:30</strong> Reframing Pain: Option B and Reimagining Your Future</li><li><strong>38:17</strong> <em>PRsonal</em> Podcast: Eradicating Shame in Business</li><li><strong>42:40</strong> AI, Brand Custodians, and Crisis Communications</li><li><strong>50:32</strong> The Glow Up: Cutting Hair and Shedding Layers</li><li><strong>54:25</strong> Learning to Love Yourself and &quot;Dating Yourself&quot;</li><li><strong>56:40</strong> One Word to Nurture Your Zest: Rise</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Visit Harvey &amp; Hugo:</strong><a href="http://harveyandhugo.com/"> </a><a href="http://harveyandhugo.com">harveyandhugo.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Tune in to The PRsonal Podcast:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@HarveyandhugoPR"> </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com@HarveyandhugoPR">https://www.youtube.com@HarveyandhugoPR</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Charlotte Nichols on LinkedIn:</strong></p><p> <a href="https://uk.linkedin.com/in/charlottenicholsharveyandhugo">https://uk.linkedin.com/in/charlottenicholsharveyandhugo</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Your Host, Ashleigh King:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-elizabeth-king/"> </a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-elizabeth-king">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-elizabeth-king</a></p><p><br></p><p>This podcast was filmed at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio. 🦩 </p><p><br></p><p>If you would like to record a podcast or have any questions about starting a podcast please write to: 💌 <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://www.flamingoheights.co.uk/"> www.flamingoheights.co.uk</a></p>