Secrets For An Inspirational Life With Mimi Novic

In today’s episode I talk to Lord Chalkwell, also known as Nick Payne.Nick is a filmmaker and business visionary, and the driving force behind Beau Brummell Productions. Through his company, he creates exceptional video content for high-end events, distinguished Michelin star restaurants, company podcasts, and interior design brands.Alongside this, he produces specialist food and lifestyle photography, capturing elegance and atmosphere with remarkable attention to detail.Over the years, Nick has worked with celebrity figures including Sir Brian May of Queen, Joanna Lumley, Sir Tim Rice, and Michael Ball.His portfolio also includes work for London Fashion Week, the TRIC Awards, and the Icon Awards.One of the most important aspects of our conversation is the ability to move beyond what is happening to us and even what has happened to us and to recognise the strength that already exists within. We explore how progress is not the absence of difficulty, but the decision to rise above it, to remain engaged, and to continue living with intention regardless of circumstance.Nick is raw, honest, and deeply inspiring in this conversation. He speaks openly about the realities behind achievement about pressure, perseverance, and the private determination required to keep going. What emerges is a powerful reminder that we can carry complexity, navigate challenges, and still choose forward movement with clarity, courage, and composureFor more information on Lord Chalkwell aka Nick Payne please visit:https://www.beaubrummellproductions.co.ukFor more information on Mimi Novic please visit:https://www.miminovic.co.uk

In today’s episode I talk to Stephanie HartwellStephanie is trauma-informed Closure Coach, co-host of the podcast Rise Like A Phoenix, and founder of the Heart EQ Academy, where she offers courses and one-to-one sessions designed to equip people with essential Emotional Life Skills. Through her work, Stephanie guides others in discovering how to calm the nervous system, walk the path toward lasting closure, and release old patterns that keep them trapped in cycles of pain, anxiety, and unacknowledged loss. Her approach helps people move beyond survival and create lives grounded in authenticity, deeper connection, and a renewed sense of purpose.The conversation dives deeply  into the often-silent struggle of trauma survival anxiety, the exhausting state of living with a nervous system that feels constantly on high alert. Stephanie explains how this survival mode infiltrates daily life, shaping our choices, our relationships, and even our sense of identity. We touch on the ways unhealed wounds can disguise themselves as grief, regret, or fear, and how closure is less about erasing the past and more about loosening its hold so that new meaning and possibility can take shape. We discuss how true strength is not about being unshakable, but about learning how to return to ourselves after life has tested us. Offering practical steps on how we can begin to soothe the body, calm the mind, and step out of old stories that no longer serve us, this episode is an invitation to see healing as a lived experience, a chance to understand how we can move beyond survival and begin to live, feel whole, connected, and realise that we hold the power to change our life.For more information on Stephanie Hartwell visit:https://stephaniehartwell.comFor more information on Mimi Novic visit:https://www.miminovic.co.uk

In today’s episode I talk to Shaun Grant. Born and raised in the heart of New Orleans, Shaun’s early life was shaped by adversity, from street violence to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. But instead of breaking him, it awakened a deep resilience.Shaun is a psychic, life mastery coach, fitness expert, Law of Attraction practitioner, and actor, blending creativity with consciousness in all he does. His entertainment career has seen him appear in major films and shows, earn a Best Actor nomination, and launch his own production company, Uplifter Entertainment. He is also the creator of “The Vibrational Actor,” a unique method bridging performance and energy work.Beyond the screen, Shaun’s fitness career has taken him to national television, including appearances on National Geographic and Inside Edition, as well as training high-profile clients and producing wellness programs that have reached audiences worldwide.This episode is about more than success. It’s about resonance.We talk about how do we rise by tuning into our own frequency and how do we find power, purpose, and peace in the mess?Shaun shares the raw, unfiltered moments along with tools, stories, and insights to help you discover that rock bottom isn’t the end, it’s  the foundation to all that you have spent a lifetime building.For more information on Shaun Grant visit:https://linktr.ee/ShaunGrant?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareFor more information on Mimi Novic visit: https://miminovic.co.uk

In today’s episode I talk to Jonathan Kattenberg.Jonathan is a mountain leader, mindset specialist, and founder of Walking with My Bear Adventures. He blends outdoor challenge with deep personal growth, guiding people through powerful experiences that build resilience from the inside out.Featured in The Professional Mountaineer Magazine, Jonathan has walked over 1,000 miles unsupported, climbed 34 national peaks, run across parts of the Sahara, as well as climbing Mount Kilimanjaro several times.He is now training to break a world record at the South Pole.His adventures are not just physical, they are emotional, mental, and deeply transformational.Through Walking with My Bear, he helps others reconnect with themselves through nature, overcome limiting beliefs, and discover the strength they never knew they had. In this inspiring episode, we explore the power of mental resilience and staying positive even when life feels overwhelming. We talk about how it’s never too late to start again, no matter your past or present circumstances. Jonathan also shares insights on starting from exactly where you are, finding strength in small steps, and choosing hope even when the road ahead seems uncertain. This conversation is a gentle reminder that with the right mindset, every moment holds the possibility of a new beginning.For more information on Jonathan Kattenberg visit: https://walkingwithmybear.comFor more information on Mimi Novic visit:https://miminovic.co.uk

Living Beyond Survival With CEO of Against Domestic Abuse Ada Ibezi.In today’s episode I talk to Ada Ibezi.Ada is an award-winning international speaker, domestic abuse advocate, consultant, and trainer.She is the Founder and CEO of Against Domestic Abuse in the UK and The Ada Ibezi Foundation in Nigeria, two powerful organisations devoted to breaking the silence surrounding domestic abuse and supporting women and children to heal, reclaim their voices, and thrive.Ada works closely with the Metropolitan Police Service, where she currently serves as Chair of the Violence Against Women and Girls Independent Advisory Group. She also plays a key role in the MET’s Community Learning programme, regularly training police officers to provide survivor centred, compassionate support.Through her work, Ada is helping to shift critical conversations, challenge the silence and stigma, and build bridges of trust between survivors and frontline services.With a rich background in education and a profound commitment to holistic wellbeing, Ada offers a powerful blend of insight, empathy, and transformative leadership.In this deeply moving and vital episode, we speak candidly about the delicate yet urgent topic of domestic abuse, a subject that demands both sensitivity and strength. Together, we explore the healing process, the importance of community, and the courageous path from survival to empowerment.This conversation is one that not only raises awareness but aims to offer hope, resources, and understanding to anyone who needs it.Ada’s mission is clear: to help others not just survive, but truly gain a new life and in sharing her story, she offers a guiding light for many.For more information of Ada Ibezi visit https://www.againstdomesticabuse.org/about-adaFor more information on Mimi Novic visit https://miminovic.co.uk