Finding My Voice Podcast

I was alerted to Alina Addison by a client's post that brought the phrase AUDACITY to my attention. She'd had a 'mad moment' when she audaciously said "yes' to a random opportunity and landed a new job!

The word and concept played on my mind, so I reached out and meet the dynamic person behind the fabulous book THE AUDACITY SPECTRUM Leading with Care, Courage and Non-Conformity. I love how it features stories & case studies including her own experiences, by making audacious choices she developed this transformational guide with practical steps to standing out as caring authentic audacious leaders from unlikely places.

Alina emigrated from Romania to attend a British University, became a Managing Director at Rothschild & Co, now she is a top 4% Emotional Intelligence coach and hotel owner!

Here are the Highlights:

[00:21:18] Care as Advocacy

[00:26:28] Courage to say NO the Audacity to say YES

[00:32:12] Staying Present when we don't have a plan

[00:37:14] The Unknowable is an Opportunity

[00:44:20] Magic is the Journey

[00:47:25] Establishing Adaptaa Coaching Business after career with Rothschilds

[00:54:23] Hotel in Transylvania Adventure

[00:58:10] Non-Conformity Reveals Unlikely Leaders

[01:00:40] Claiming back your Creativity

[01:00:03] Audacity Quiz

[01:00:05 Biggest Adaptation Alina has made

[01:00:06] Myth busting Disruption

About Alina:

Alina is the Founder of ADAPTAA, a trailblazing Executive Coaching and Leadership Development company. She is a sprinter, leader, coach, mum and an avid book reader. Advocate of difference and unicorns. Spreading audacity every day. Her first book, "The Audacity Spectrum", combines personal experience with extensive research to present eight fundamental principles of audacious leadership. It is a transformational guide to stepping up and standing out. It helps leaders in all fields tap into what makes them unique, and how to use these gifts to lift them up, in work and at home – and to help others do the same.

Alina is an accredited Emotional Intelligence coach with over 25 years' management and leadership experience. She graduated with two first class degrees in Romania and UK (one year done in parallel in both countries) and qualified as a Chartered Accountant with PwC in London. She is an ex-investment banker with Rothschild&Co and the first female to be promoted to Managing Director and Head of Trading, whilst working 4 days/week. She is a keen advocate and supporter of several children charities and is the proud co-owner of a family-built-and-run hotel in Transylvania, where she organises Audacious Leaders Retreats every year. She lives in London with her family and her two dogs.

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Clare came to my attention with the launch of her Branding Studio, YEAHNICE, their Bold Bright and BIG campaign #YouveGotWhatItTakes highlighting Female Founders Rise Entrepreneurs.

Clare is the Managing Director of YeahNice a creative studio for the tech, lifestyle and entertainment sectors driven by purpose, YeahNice is passionate about advocating for female founders and crafting campaigns that make a real-world impact.! They have crafted an exquisite manifesto with values like: Creativity Leads the Way, Adapt or Die, Never Settle, Don't F*ck About, and Be Nice!

Welcome to Finding Your Voice with your host, Stacia! In this powerful episode, we're joined by Leila Green — a publishing entrepreneur, author, triplet mama, and fierce advocate for mothers everywhere. From running marathons and a successful publishing company to navigating the unexpected endurance test of motherhood, Leila's journey is one of resilience and self-discovery.

In this candid conversation, Leila shares how she turned her personal struggles into a movement, calling out the toxic narratives surrounding motherhood — especially the suffocating weight of "mom guilt." Through her own experience of raising triplets and standing up for herself, Leila has become a voice for mothers worldwide, empowering them to release the impossible standards that have haunted us for generations.

Tune in to episode 3 of the Disruption season, where Leila introduces her groundbreaking campaign, "FUCK MUM GUILT," and challenges us to rewrite the rules of motherhood. This is an unfiltered, inspiring discussion you won't want to miss!

Here are the Highlights:

[00:02:27] Journey to Motherhood

[00:03:53] Fatigue and Emotional Strain

[00:10:11] Differences Between Fathers and Mom Guilt

[00:15:31] Childhood Experiences and Advocacy

[00:22:48] Standing Up Against Bullies

[00:29:23] Hospital Birth Experiences and Pushing Back Against Medical Systems

[00:35:05] Fuck Mom Guilt Movement

[00:48:40] The Importance of Managing Expectations and Accepting One's Limits

[00:53:06] The Importance of Setting Priorities Over Perfectionism and Recognizing That Mothers Cannot Do It All

[01:02:35] Compassion, Not Comparison

[01:06:40] Intuition, Not Instruction

About Leila:

Leila Green is a Mum Guilt Speaker, Triplet Mama, Book Writing Coach, and Writer. After 12 years of entrepreneurship running successful publishing companies, life threw her a major curveball—three, to be precise. In 2021, after two soul-breaking miscarriages, she became pregnant with triplets naturally, changing everything.

• She had to advocate for herself and her boys, pushing back against the fear of doctors during a high-risk pregnancy.

• She had to dig deep to endure the trauma of having her boys in the hospital for weeks as they learned how to survive, some days better than others.

• She had to confront and eliminate the mum guilt that constantly told her she wasn't good enough, that she couldn't meet all her boys' needs, and that she was letting them down. It didn't serve her, didn't make her a better mum, and certainly didn't provide her with a third arm. She had to defeat it before it defeated her.

Leila made it her mission to free as many mums as possible from their toxic relationship with mum guilt. She knows a toxic relationship when she sees one.

In early 2024, Leila held an event to find out if others were ready to break up with the guilt. The overwhelming response led her to start a movement: F*** Mum Guilt. This is a community of mothers who are saying no to being the self-sacrificing martyrs society expects them to be, no to guilt, and yes to unapologetically looking after themselves—mind, body, and soul.

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In this episode, we dive deep into the world of voice acting with none other than Racheal Naylor, a pioneering voice actor and entrepreneur who transformed the voiceover industry. When Racheal started, there were no networks or resources for aspiring voice actors—so she built her own! As the founder and CEO of The VoiceOver Network, she's created a thriving global community that unites, educates, and elevates voice actors.

We'll explore how Racheal's vision faced resistance from industry insiders and how she turned that pushback into a movement that reshaped the field. Discover the power of collaboration and knowledge-sharing and how Racheal's bold steps create new opportunities for voice actors everywhere. If you're a creative looking to break through, this episode is a must-listen!

Here are the Highlights:

03:11 Rachel's Early Career - Rachel discusses her entry into the voiceover industry, challenges, and the lack of support and community.

06:17 Founding the VoiceOver Network - the inception of the VoiceOver Network in 2013, starting as a small meetup group and evolving into a global community.

10:02 Growth and Challenges - Rachel talks about the network's growth, the resistance from industry professionals, and the importance of sharing and community.

14:22 Building a Supportive Community - Discussion on how the VoiceOver Network provides resources, events, and support for voiceover artists, as well as the impact of technology on the industry.

31:32 Personal Struggles and Triumphs - Rachel shares her struggles, including a health scare and being diagnosed with MS, and how she overcame these challenges.

38:23 The Importance of Positivity and Self-Care - Emphasis on the importance of a positive mindset, self-care, and community support in overcoming personal and professional challenges.

47:30 Industry Innovations and AI - Discussion on the impact of AI on the voiceover industry and the importance of staying informed and adapting to changes.

50:18 Upcoming Events and Future Plans - Rachel outlines upcoming events for the VoiceOver Network, including webinars and conferences, and shares her vision for the future.

52:36 Advice for Pursuing Dreams - Rachel offers advice on pursuing dreams, including setting goals, creating vision boards, and surrounding oneself with supportive people.

54:45 - Lessons Learned and Myths About Change - Rachel shares valuable lessons learned from her experiences and busts myths about change and disruption in the industry.

About Racheal:

Rachael Naylor is a well-known voice actor, multi-award-winning entrepreneur, international speaker, Editor of The Buzz Magazine, director and producer at Elements Demos, and founder and CEO of The VoiceOver Network, the first international community of voiceover professionals helping to raise standards and unite VOs around the world. She is also known for sharing her marketing insights to help others grow their businesses.

She is a voice actor and entrepreneur who got into voice-overs through acting. When she started, there was no network for voice actors. Nor was there any place to find credible information, specific training, or even kindred practitioners.

Racheal's vision is to create a safe space to provide resources, events, and support to voiceover artists of all levels, aiming to enhance their skills and strengthen the industry. It is thriving and recognized globally as the standard for It offers networking opportunities, workshops, webinars, and a quarterly magazine.

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