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Tough Girl - Daily Podcast - SEASON 2

After working in finance for 8 years, I quit my city job and spent 18 months travelling the world, climbing Kilimanjaro, backpacking around South America and doing a ski season. I used this time to help me decide on what I wanted to do with my life. ​ I set up Tough Girl Challenges as a way of motivating and inspiring women and girls. I'm the host the Tough Girl Podcast where I interview inspirational female explorers, adventurers, athletes and everyday women who have overcome great challenges. I completed the Marathon des Sables in April 2016 and in 2017 I thru hiked the Appalachian Trail (2,190 miles) in 100 days! In 2018 I will be cycling the Pacific Coast Highway and the Baja Divide! This is my daily update of what I get up to! I want to share the journey, the high points the low points and what it takes to build a business while having fun and going on adventures! ******************************************* SEASON 2 I’ve been wanting to go back to the Tough Girl Daily Podcast for a while. But I’ve just had so much on, I needed to let it go while I focused on my Masters getting back to full strength after the Appalachian Trail and working on building up Tough Girl Challenges into a viable business which can support me. At the moment I do work part time jobs to enable to me to do what I do and I do live with my parents (who are beyond amazing and supportive) but I do need to make this work, I need to be able to earn a living. I feel there is an illusion about how easy it is to build a business, build a brand and being able to earn a living from it. It’s not - it’s hard work and I hope through this daily podcast you will be able to see what is going on behind the scenes. I will share the good bits and the bad bits, the high points, the low points.
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Tuesday 19th December - New episode, a scam? Instagram! 0
Dec 20, 2017
  • New episode of the tough girl podcast goes live
  • Laura Kennington her journey in Russia
  • Getting my life in order
  • Essay writing going well
  • Getting the family back together
  • Final interview for 7 women - 7 challenges!
  • Working at Royal Ascot next year!
  • Scam??
  • I’m not excited about it….
  • Needing a challenge in 2018..
  • Family holiday to Vancouver…
  • Plans for tomorrow
  • Taking time off
  • Follow @toughgirlchallenges
  • Thank you for listening
  • new patrons - 153
  • Spending more time in the tribe!! 
  • xx
Monday 18th December - One more sleep!!!!! #Family #Christmas 0
Dec 18, 2017

Monday 18th December - One more sleep!!!!! #Family #Christmas

Show notes

  • Feeling so lucky
  • Santa’s grotto!
  • Being alone at Christmas…
  • Making Christmas special for you
  • There is no right or wrong way to do Christmas
  • FB Posts… So many!!!
  • So much happening in the Tribe
  • Taking time off social media - 26th December to 15th January
  • Feeling so in control of what I need to do 
  • Final push towards the end of the year
  • Self assessment tax forms..
  • Figuring out expenses…
  • How to reinvest funds into the podcast and the blog
  • New speaking gig! (Potentially)
  • Camp America Fairs in 2018
  • Bibliography….essays…research!
  • PT session- feeling strong!! 60kg Deadlifts… pull ups
  • Essay writing for hours…
  • Plans for tomorrow
  • New Patrons… 153!!
  • Excited and in a good place!
  • Final push to the end of the year!
  • I’m so going to cry tomorrow!
Sunday 17th December - Getting very exciting!!! Not long to go now!!! #Tribees 0
Dec 17, 2017

Show notes

  • I didn’t get dressed and didn’t leave my bed!
  • So close to finished the final edit for 7 women - 7 challenges - COMING 31st Dec
  • Reflections for 2017 recorded and uploaded ready for the 30th Dec
  • You’ll be in the loop!
  • Have I discussed my plans for 2018!!
  • Buddies…… Tribees!!! (So excited by this!!)
  • Wanting the tribe to be ready for Jan 1st
  • So much information!!
  • 150 patrons reached!!
  • Christmas Eve draw - to win a Passion Planner!
  • New Prizes for 2018
  • Winning a prize from Love Her Wild
  • Clutter stresses me out!
  • Almost done with my to do list
  • New leaflets! 
  • Creating info graphs for Pinterest…
  • Guidelines for the Tribees
  • T-shirts & leaflets so the tribe can go and represent!
  • Country Ambassadors? The role… the responsibilities
  • The Tough Girl Foundation
  • Kiko Matthews and her record attempt
  • 2 essays to write
  • Plans for Monday… PT - Camp America Interview & essay writing
  • Can’t wait for Monday!
  • Speak to you tomorrow xx
Friday 15th December - Uni, friends and not buying any more chocolate oranges! 0
Dec 15, 2017
  • 5.45am alarm…
  • Horrendous driving
  • Saved £3!
  • Presentation time!
  • Essay questions
  • Chocolate oranges!!
  • Socks!!
  • Final week of the first term!
  • Planning for 2018
  • Out for dinner!
  • 2 years since I saw people
  • You can’t do everything you want to do
  • Friendships being sacrificed
  • The end of the Tough Girl Podcast
Thursday 14th December - Doing the best I can… 0
Dec 14, 2017
  • Gym time.. so weak…
  • Gender Essay… Gender - RW Connell
  • Phone calls… 7 women - 7 challenges
  • Presentation tomorrow…
  • Losing a friend..
  • Being focused when you go after your goals
  • I’m doing the best I can do
  • I can’t give anymore
  • I’m off from the 25th December…
  • Getting things ticked off
  • Presentation tomorrow
  • Patreon  - no changes!!!
  • 8 women - 8 challenges
  • The year of….
  • Check out www.toughgirlchallenges.com
  • Become a patron - www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast
Tuesday 12th December - What a DAY!!!!! Editing - Podcasts & Vlogs… Also destroyed 2 chocolate oranges… 0
Dec 12, 2017
  • Eating christmas presents!! (Not good!)
  • Not getting dressed
  • BIG DAY - new episode of the tough girl podcast
  • Happy Birthday Flynn!
  • New vlog - Day 100 - Summit Day!!
  • Lovely comments…
  • Ideas…. ideas…. ideas…
  • Update the website with new patrons.. 145… to 144!!
  • New cards being sent out
  • Expectations for the Tribe
  • 8 women - 8 challenges - 2018????
  • A newsletter….
  • Caroline Wellingham back on the daily podcast
  • Meet ups and event in London
  • New blog post from Cathy O’Dowd
  • #PaveTheWay - update from Stacey Copeland
  • If you can see it - you can be it
  • I’m sick of being busy
  • I need paid people to work for me…
  • Help with show notes & editing
  • Plans for the rest of the week
  • Trying to get everything done by the 19th
Monday 11th - Finish the year STRONG!! NEW WEEK - NEW OPPORTUNITIES 0
Dec 11, 2017

Monday 11th - Finish the year STRONG!! NEW WEEK - NEW OPPORTUNITIES

  • Getting stitches out
  • Camp America interview
  • Gym time with Chris Thomas
  • Pull-ups… I’m so weak!!
  • Not focusing on the gym at all…
  • Week 10 of University
  • Getting everything done for the 19th
  • New podcast tomorrow - Della Parsons
  • New podcast  - 19th with Laura Kennington
  • Getting the interviews booked in for 7 women - 7 challenges
  • £10 fine!!!
  • Vlog for summit day!! Coming out on the 12th!!!
  • New vlogs from Boston & Women of the Appalachian Trail
  • Can’t stop eating- Chocolate Oranges!!!
  • New Patron & being very worried about Patreon…
  • Going away…. A complete break from Social Media….
  • Go and check out  Gary Vee
  • Come follow me on twitter - @_TOUGH_GIRL
  • Have a strong finish to the end of the year!
Sunday 10th December - Emotional vlogs (Day 97) & changes to Patreon 0
Dec 10, 2017

Sunday 10th December - Emotional vlogs (Day 97) & changes to Patreon

 

  • Productive day…
  • Vlog Day 97 has gone live!
  • Being me
  • Getting more open as the journey went on
  • Vlog 98 on the 11th December
  • Summit vlog has been edited!
  • The end of the journey…
  • Ground
  • Editing podcasts, changes to website
  • Future guests in December
  • Della Parsons, Laura Kennington & Megan Hines
  • Beth French episodes coming in January 
  • Changes to Patreon and why I’m not happy with it
  • Prioritising….
  • Focusing on good content
  • Why I have to think bigger and bolder!!
  • Guess how much I weigh!!!
Saturday 9th December- Performance in Mind 0
Dec 9, 2017

Show notes

Read the article here 

Check out Performance in Mind Website 

Performance in Mind is a sports and performance psychology consultancy, teaching the skills you need to excel when you perform; whether in sport or in front of the media, whether as a member of Team GB or taking on your first Marathon.

The Performance in Mind approach uses a mix of humanistic and cognitive behavioural psychology to support you in developing new strategies and perspectives. These will help you feel more comfortable and in control when entering potentially stressful situations and ensure you are able to perform at your best.

Whatever your sport, whatever your distance, learning psychological skills can ensure you train effectively to maximise your potential and perform exceptionally to achieve your goals.

Monday 4th December- Trying to decide what to do for 2018… 0
Dec 5, 2017

Show notes

  • Hit the gym….
  • W9 of study
  • Editing Jen Bricker
  • What do I want to do for 2018?
  • Recording interviews for other podcasts
  • 500,000 downloads…. Masters… Limbo…
  • Plans for the week
  • Megan Hines -Survival expert - Dec 26th
  • New Patrons- 142!
  • Consistency
  • Building the foundation
  • Become a patron!!!
  • A christmas present for me!!
Sunday 3rd December - Setting SMART Goals for 2018 0
Dec 3, 2017

Sunday 3rd December - Setting SMART Goals for 2018

  • Thinking about 2017 - reflecting back on the year for you 
  • What can you learn from 2017
  • What do you want to achieve?
  • 1st January 2018…. COMING SOON!!
  • SMART GOALS
  • Goal Myths….
  • Safe Goals?
  • The only true failure is not trying in the first place
  • Writing down your goals is so important!!!
  • Goal Mapping & sub goals
  • Make your goals important to you
  • Don’t compare yourself to anyone else!!
Saturday 2nd December - Mini Tribe Meet Up!! 0
Dec 2, 2017
  • Super quick day
  • Catching up with Rae & Gemma from 7 women - 7 challenges
  • Meeting Ellie!
  • Meeting in real life
  • Power nap
  • Being naughty…
  • Eating chocolate and watching a movie
  • Setting SMART GOALS tomorrow for 2018
Friday 1st December - So much chat!!!! Patrons, Uni & working life… 0
Dec 1, 2017
  • Count down till the family are here!
  • Patreon - How I make an income…
  • Feeling despondent
  • Youtube stats
  • Patreon money…declining each month…
  • “The creator wasn't engaging like I expected”
  • Having a boost in patrons!!
  • I hate asking for money
  • Excited for new patrons! Goal $1,000 - $2,000 per month
  • Lancaster - Gender, Sex & Bodies - technology and reproduction
  • Critical Debates in Media Studies - Exam Question…
  • Aura & Celebrity…. Angelina Jolie… 29th January…
  • Plans for next week - Race & Black Feminism
  • Traffic :-(
  • Vlogging…. Vlogmas???
  • Stopping the daily podcast?
  • Summit Day Vlog - Day 100
  • Final push for goals 2017
  • 2018….
  • 1 Million Downloads?!
  • SMART GOALS
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