<p>Join your host, Ashleigh King, as she welcomes <strong>Liza Knight</strong>, founder of Mint Business Club, tea enthusiast, and &quot;semi-feral entrepreneur&quot;, for a conversation that is as refreshing as a well-brewed cup of Lapsang Souchong.</p><p><br></p><p>With 22 years of experience as a tea merchant and a deep expertise in business coaching, Liza brings a uniquely grounded perspective on what it really takes to run a sustainable business without losing your soul. From her personal journey with late-diagnosed autism and ADHD to the radical act of &quot;dating yourself&quot; and setting unapologetic boundaries, Liza shares why the most profitable thing you can be is yourself. </p><p><br></p><p>Together, Ashleigh and Liza explore the &quot;shame spiral,&quot; the power of hormones in business, and why sometimes, the most revolutionary thing you can do is be &quot;inconvenient.&quot;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Themes of this conversation:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>🌵 <strong>The &quot;Semi-Feral&quot; Philosophy</strong> </p><p>Why being fully yourself, without apology or sacrifice for others&#39; comfort, is the key to both happiness and business success.</p><p><br></p><p>🌵 <strong>Beans, Spoons, and Sparkles</strong> </p><p>Liza’s signature mixing-desk framework for checking in with your physical, mental, and emotional energy before tackling your to-do list.</p><p><br></p><p>🌵 <strong>Eradicating the &quot;Shame Spiral&quot;</strong> </p><p>How curiosity and iteration can help business owners move past failure without getting stuck under a duvet.</p><p><br></p><p>🌵 <strong>Neurodivergence &amp; The Menopause</strong> </p><p>The reality of late diagnosis for women and why &quot;resource management&quot; becomes critical when the brain you showed up with is struggling to cope.</p><p><br></p><p>🌵 <strong>Clear is Kind</strong> </p><p>The importance of boundaries, clear communication, and why saying &quot;no&quot; actually makes the people around you feel safer.</p><p><br></p><p>🌵 <strong>Authentic Branding vs. Over-Sharing</strong> </p><p>Finding the &quot;forks&quot; - the tiny, relatable moments that connect you to your audience without having to trauma-dump or sacrifice your privacy.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This episode is for anyone navigating:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>The challenges of late-diagnosed neurodivergence</p><p><br></p><p>Burnout and the transition from startup to sustainability</p><p><br></p><p>The complexities of running a business while managing perimenopause</p><p><br></p><p>The desire to build a business that is truly aligned with their values</p><p><br></p><p>Anyone ready to stop &quot;masking&quot; and start thriving</p><p><br></p><p>Liza reminds us that you can only work with the brain you showed up with on the day, and that the ultimate mission is to &quot;<strong>coalesce</strong>&quot; all the threads of your life into one beautiful, cohesive weaving.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>00:00</strong> The Skill of Sustainable Business vs. The Startup Sprint</p><p><strong>02:11</strong> Introducing Mint Business Club and 22 Years of Tea</p><p><strong>05:03</strong> Tea as Self-Medication: L-Theanine, Focus, and Mood</p><p><strong>10:24</strong> Addressing &quot;Misaligned Behaviors&quot; and the Secondary Benefits of Scrolling</p><p><strong>14:46</strong> Selling What They Want, Giving What They Need: The Ethics of Coaching</p><p><strong>17:15</strong> The Vital Role of Supervision and Being Well-Resourced</p><p><strong>20:22</strong> Coaching from the Scar, Not the Wound</p><p><strong>22:33</strong> Personal Brand vs. Privacy: Finding Your &quot;Fork&quot;</p><p><strong>28:13</strong> Menopause, Neurodivergence, and the &quot;Brain You Showed Up With&quot;</p><p><strong>31:57</strong> Why &quot;Feral&quot; is a Boundary: Learn More and Do Better</p><p><strong>39:20</strong> Escaping the Shame Spiral Through Iteration</p><p><strong>42:30</strong> Beans, Spoons, and Sparkles: The Energy Mixing Desk</p><p><strong>46:14</strong> One Word to Nurture Your Zest: Coalesce</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Visit Mint Business Club:</strong><a href="https://mintbusinessclub.co.uk/"> </a></p><p><a href="http://mintbusinessclub.co.uk">mintbusinessclub.co.uk</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Shop Tea Enthusiasts:</strong></p><p><a href="https://tea-enthusiasts.com/"> </a><a href="http://tea-enthusiasts.com">tea-enthusiasts.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Liza on LinkedIn:</strong><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/liza-knight-mint/"> </a></p><p><a href="https://uk.linkedin.com/in/lizaknight">https://uk.linkedin.com/in/lizaknight</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Read &quot;The Good Girl Deprogramming&quot; by Michelle Minnikin</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Good-Girl-Deprogramming-Unleash-Within-ebook/dp/B0CN41ND8M"><strong>https://www.amazon.co.uk/Good-Girl-Deprogramming-Unleash-Within-ebook/dp/B0CN41ND8M</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Your Host, Ashleigh King:</strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-elizabeth-king/"> </a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-elizabeth-king/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-elizabeth-king/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>This podcast was filmed at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio. </strong>🦩</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]"><strong>[email protected]</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>www.flamingoheights.co.uk</strong></p>