pepp talks with sue richards
Welcome to PEPP talks, the podcast that helps ambitious women like you balance peace, ease, passion, and purpose.
I’m Sue, a coach and mentor dedicated to helping you reclaim your energy, joy, and clarity so that you can thrive in both life and business - without the constant hustle or overwhelm.
In each episode, we’ll explore simple yet powerful tools, inspiring stories, and actionable strategies to help you slow down, reconnect, and create a life you love - one that’s balanced, intentional, and feels F’in fabulous.
If you’re ready to trade chaos for calm and live with greater ease and fulfillment, you’re in the right place. Let’s dive in!
Email me at sue@suerichardscoaching.co.uk
Find me on Instagram: https://instagram.com@suerichards.coaching
Episodes
80 episodes
73 - Why You Don't Need More Ideas, You Need One (And How to Simplify It)
Got fifteen ideas on the go and none of them finished? I'm calling out something I see constantly with the women I work with - the belief that more equals better. This week I'm sharing the one question I ask every ...
72 - Why You're Not Ready (And Never Will Be): The Truth About Waiting to Start Your Business
Still waiting for your website to be finished, your branding to be sorted, or that "one more course" before you really put yourself out there? I'm calling it out on that today - because it was never really about the logo. ...
71 - The Day I Did Nothing (And Got More Done Than Ever)
Ever had one of those days where you just can't be bothered - and felt guilty for it? In this episode I share what happened when I gave myself full permission to switch off mid-launch, and the surprising thing that happened next.&nb...
70 - Neurodivergent & Self-Employed: Why Doing Business Your Own Way Works Better
Ever felt like you "should" be running your business a certain way - and it's exhausting you? This week I sit down with neurodivergent business and family coach Talia Zamora to unpack what happens when you stop forcing yourself into...
69 - Ditching Social Media Without Ditching Your Business, with Polly Pollock
"If not Instagram, then where?" It's the question Polly Pollock hears from coaches and practitioners more than any other - and she's got the answer.Polly is a marketing mentor for ADHD and neurodivergent business owners, hel...
68 - Fuel Your Brain and Body: Nutrition Tips for Busy Business Owners with Becki Beard
What you eat - and when - could be the business strategy you've been overlooking.In this episode of Pepp Talks I'm joined by Becki Beard, qualified nutritional therapist and founder of Rebecca Beard Nutrition, for a conversation that goe...
67 - From Stuck to Unstoppable: Mindset, Self-Belief and Creating the Change You Deserve with Maria Newman
Ever feel like something's not quite right, but you can't put your finger on what? This week I'm joined by mindset coach Maria Newman - 2nd dan black belt, audiobook addict, and the woman who went from 15 years in corporate to building a busine...
66 - Time Management That Actually Works: Mental Load, Energy & Building a Business Around You with Abigail Langridge
This week I'm joined by Abigail Langridge, founder of It's Your Time, who spent over 20 years as a PA before building a time management business that actually fits real life.We talk about:Why clearing your mental load comes b...
65 - Stop Deciding What Your Clients Can Afford: The Hidden Pricing Habit Keeping Self-Employed Women Undercharging
Still undercharging - but no one's actually asked you to? You might be making pricing decisions that aren't yours to make.In this episode, I talk about one of the most quietly damaging habits she sees in self-employed women: deciding wha...
64 - The Expert Blind Spot: Why Self-Employed Women Undervalue Their Knowledge (And How to Stop)
The thing you nearly didn't say because it felt too obvious? That might be the most valuable thing you know.In this episode, I explore the expert blind spot - what happens when you've been living inside your knowledge so long you can no ...
63 - The Reactive Business Trap: Why Busy Self-Employed Women Feel Stuck, Stressed & Always Behind
Busy but not moving forward? Always responding, never quite directing? That's the reactive business trap - and it's not just a productivity problem. It's a nervous system problem.In this episode, I unpack why constantly operating in reac...
62 - Why Your Instincts Are Your Most Underused Business Tool
Do you know the answer - but keep talking yourself out of it?In this episode, I explore three things that are really one thing: what happens when a driven, capable woman stops trusting herself, and what it looks and feels like when she s...
61 - From People-Pleasing to Purposeful: How Claire Callaghan Built a Boundaries-First Business
From Stretched Thin to Strategically Focused (with Claire Callaghan)What happens when a highly skilled professional stops squeezing clients into every gap in her diary - and starts protecting her time instead?In this episod...
60 - Why Your First Cold DM Took Years (And Why That's Normal): The Reality of Running a Small Business
Have you ever wondered why cold leads aren't flooding your DMs the way business coaches promise? In this honest, unscripted (and pretty vulnerable) episode, Sue shares the story of receiving her very first cold Instagram DM inquiry - after year...
59 - Simplify Your Marketing: Do Less, Do It Better with Marketing Meg
Feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to be everywhere online? In this episode of Pep Talks, I'm joined by Meg Hudson - aka Marketing Meg - a marketing mentor who helps business owners cut through the noise and build a focused marketing strategy ...
58 - Why Exercise Is a Business Strategy (Not Just a Health One)
If you've been feeling flat, foggy, or like you're constantly running on empty, this episode is for you. I’m getting honest about letting my own workout routine drift - and the unexpected impact it had on my energy, my focus, and my business.
57 - Burnout, Boundaries & Building a Business on Your Own Terms - with Tara Punter
What does it actually take to build a thriving business without burning out?In this episode I'm joined by Tara Punter, founder of The Thriving Business Woman, coach, mentor and host of the Thrive in Life and Business podcast. Tara shares...
56 - Why you feel too busy to grow your business (and what to do instead)
Do you ever feel like you want to grow your business but simply don’t have the capacity?Many ambitious women get stuck in a cycle of overthinking and analysing because they worry that taking action will leave them even more overwhelmed.<...
55 - Why I’m Now Calling Myself a Business Mentor (And What That Means for You)
In this episode I’m sharing a personal update about the evolution of my work and why I’m now stepping into the role of business mentor for ambitious women in business.After some recent market research conversations with clients an...
54 - Give to Gain: why giving your time and energy can be a smart business strategy
The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is Give to Gain and it's sparked a lot of debate.Many women already give huge amounts of their time, energy and care, often putting their own goals and wellbeing last. So what ...
53 - How to grow a purpose driven business without burning yourself out
If you are a self-employed mum trying to grow your business while managing family life, this conversation will land. Sue chats with Sarah, founder of Breathwork for Children CIC, about the realities of building a purpose-driven business without...
52 - Visibility and building a business that fits you
Have you ever felt like you don’t quite belong?In this episode, I explore the “outsider” identity and how it shapes the way we show up in friendships, social spaces and business. As a natural introvert, I’ve often questioned my visibilit...
51 - Consistency (when it feels like things aren't working): and staying visible without burnout
What do you do when you’re showing up consistently in your business, but it doesn’t feel like it’s working yet?In this episode of pepp talks, I’m sharing an honest reflection on consistency, comparison, and staying visible when ...
50 - What Your Children Absorb From Your Overwhelm (and why self-care isn’t selfish)
Overwhelm doesn’t stay contained - it ripples outward.In this episode of Pepp Talks, Sue shares a powerful real-life story that reveals how stress, pressure, and emotional load are unconsciously mirrored by the people closest to...
49 - From Overwhelmed to Business Owner: how SIMPLIFY helped Jemma launch Life Admin Hive
In this episode, Sue Richards speaks with Jemma Pimlott, founder of Life Admin Hive, about building a business as an overwhelmed mum while carrying the mental load of family life, home education, and work.Jemma shares her journey from so...