Working Hard, Hardly Working

This week’s episode might be the one i’ve spent the most time thinking & planning ever. When i asked after our last compilation episode which ones you guys wanted, so many asked for a compilation of the best business advice from the over 120 episodes of this podcast.Now let me tell you that was a huge task, because when you’ve spent the last 5 years finding your favourite founders to speak to, choosing is like choosing between your dogs (or at least for me it is).So, if you have ever thought about running a business, you’ve just started one, you’ve been running one for a decade, or you’re just nosy about how to make loads of money working for yourself, you might enjoy the next hour, i really hope you do!+This episode is Sponsored by XTBDownload XTB today to start making your money work for you: https://link-pso.xtb.com/pso/tWvLH+EPISODES INCLUDEDRokeya Khanum: https://youtu.be/st_BtAbmRZo?si=z-IF9EP5FL6UgCctCass DiMicco: https://youtu.be/YYxru2JkIGc?si=vA6g-7KvmRtdcrZ1Nicola Kilner: https://youtu.be/0nrLsN6ktzU?si=c65rdkxmFNGFnXQ0Candace Nelson: https://youtu.be/IpneF5M49rc?si=Es7TViWYRhU9y31XAimee Smale: https://youtu.be/rtwMU63Q-kI?si=B-PNsdn-Sp7nAc7qJess Hunt: https://youtu.be/bBwNrQdCy-w?si=vNHJUyVOjWr3H-CMJenna Meek: https://youtu.be/fAwsQ7UqOCc?si=VNwNCNG1AbihOCD7Jordan Brompton: https://youtu.be/wL3XvRIj3ks?si=s-Xf4KjCpTpn-LtGWill Stirrup: https://youtu.be/1xg7vVGJNNI?si=ieFf69WrY-IntgLMWill Ahmed: https://youtu.be/5QCjjcUXmls?si=HiNlrOQ6pPQsaleDJen Atkin: https://youtu.be/SoUbuEwLFy8?si=0QNW9jblEqKQ6SrkDebbie Wosskow: https://youtu.be/FwZQA7GJZTY?si=QmThVYCe8noWSQmf+You can find out more about The Business Method, and use the code WORKINGHARD for you discount, here: https://productivitymethod.com/pages/the-business-method?srsltid=AfmBOorgBoplJiD4rXU6h0HYTcr9W922KXyqa3WbpvPajMVn2VJ9oYcQ+CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction & Sponsor1:10 Rokeya & Cass: starting with a Google search7:34 Nicola Kilner: constantly iterating12:39 Candace Nelson: product as marketing15:26 Aimee Smale: business models20:39 Refy's Jenna & Jess: Viral Marketing25:31 Jordan Brompton: Scaling30:40 Will Stirrup: Hiring & Glamorisation37:10 Will Ahmed: Making Key Decisions42:25 Jen Atkin: Re-strategizing46:20 Debbie Wosskow: Selling+MY LINKS: https://gracebeverley.komi.io/+RETROGRADE, SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own businesses, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear 😊

After our New Year compilation episode about improving your life went crazy, I asked what other theme led episodes you’d like, and SO many of you said finances, money moola.So the aim for this episode, is everything you need to know about money, and I took this as a wide definition, we’re going from literally why money exists & why they can’t print more - to saving, investing, raising funds and even some deep stuff on attitudes to money & wealth.This kind of stuff is something we were never every taught in school - it’s crazy to me that I know more about algebra than I do how to save & spend my own money wisely. I hope you find it useful!Disclaimer: This podcast is information, not financial advice or reccomendation!+This episode is Sponsored by XTBDownload XTB today to start making your money work for you: https://link-pso.xtb.com/pso/tWvLH+EPISODES INCLUDEDRupal Patel: https://youtu.be/N8IrE0vW1zY?si=XKVSJ1dOOFp5Ht9AAnna Hartvigsen: https://youtu.be/2Bpqz5TLdSA?si=f1RlxmGMhozNZX3zSimran Kaur: https://youtu.be/N9db5YdH7rA?si=zszTgQQmV_8E5-YJJason Mahendran: https://youtu.be/bK7Ak3TZfXs?si=eXwgTUgFaYCE2GACVivian Tu: https://youtu.be/dLG1LI_7eSA?si=AcsyDievAofLYwS6Robin Sharma: https://youtu.be/TjqPBMidZAI?si=YDs8HGBU8JV6Oo_s+CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction & Sponsor1:39 What even is money?3:34 Why can't we print more money?5:49 Is it better to save or make money?8:18 The 50:30:20 payday routine9:22 How can I tackle my debt?13:28 How to learn about markets17:52 Getting investment for a company21:15 Tradwife movement & finances22:22 Why you should get a prenup27:50 The 8 forms of wealth+MY LINKS: https://gracebeverley.komi.io/+RETROGRADE, SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own businesses, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear 😊

Siff Haider was fed up with the lack of problem-specific supplements on the market, had an idea that would solve the problem, spent her wedding savings on making it happen, made $1 million dollars in her first year, and has now seen the business grow 10 fold. But I’ll be honest, this isn’t just an episode about Siff’s business journey. A few months ago I became obsessed with her tiktoks on the high maintenance rules she lives by to stay low maintenance, the routines she swears by, the hot girl habits she sticks to - and so this is genuinely a case of me inviting Siff on to have a chat all about exactly that. I joked the other day in my vlog that my 2025 aim is to get hot, in all senses of the word, and if that’s something you want to do this year too - this episode is genuinely a great starting point. Disclaimer: Grace mentions Skin & Me in this episode, although Grace has worked with Skin & Me in a paid capacity, this is not a paid for advertisement! + CHAPTERS0:00 Intro2:57 Working hard or hardly working?5:03 Siff's non negotiables 11:26 How to overcome resistance 14:35 Her journaling practice 16:56 Her business 21:50 Wedding money as investment?24:34 Anger towards women's healthcare28:02 Grace's crazy pcos story33:00 A day in Siff's life 41:37 high maintenance to be low maintenance 47:16 Internalised misogyny & beauty 52:00 How to find a hobby57:16 How to glow up on a budget59:40 How to keep it maintainable1:02:30 Is mouth tape worth it?1:05:38 What glow up tips aren't worth it?1:09:54 Best advice she's recieved +SIFF HAIDERInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/siffhaider/?hl=enArrae: https://www.arrae.com/ +MY LINKS: https://gracebeverley.komi.io/+RETROGRADE, SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own businesses, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear 😊+

Most of these solo episodes so far have been around mindset but today we’re venturing into the world of relationships, and more specifically attachment theory & i've enlisted world famous couple's therapist Julie Mennano to help me give you an overview. Let me know if you enjoy this topic & I'll do longer episodes on it as I find it fascinating!The original book I read on attachment theory is Attached - Amir Levine & Rachel Heller The School of Life Talk I watch on repeat from Alain Botton is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EvvPZFdjyk+JULIE MENNANOInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesecurerelationship/?hl=enBook: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Secure-Love-Create-Relationship-Lifetime-ebook/dp/B0C27HVKTL+READING LISTSecure Love - Julie MennanoAttached - Amir Levine & Rachel HellerHow To Do The Work - Dr Nicole LePeraRelationships - The School of Life+MY LINKS: https://gracebeverley.komi.io/+RETROGRADE, SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own businesses, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear 😊+CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction1:58 The Context2:58 The Theory5:59 The Data8:19 The Expert12:52 The End & next episode

Sahil Bloom has spent years researching how to live a properly balanced & successful life, and let me promise you this episode isn’t just waffle - it’s full of frameworks he’s actually tried and tested to improve every single day. +Download Revolut today, spend and get £20: https://get.revolut.com/E528/gracebeverleypod+SAHIL5 TYPES OF WEALTH: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-5-types-of-wealth/sahil-bloom/9780008623203IG: https://www.instagram.com/sahilbloom/?hl=enX: https://x.com/SahilBloom?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor+MY LINKS: https://gracebeverley.komi.io/+RETROGRADE, SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own businesses, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear 😊+ 0:00 Introduction & Sponsor2:27 Working Hard or Hardly Working 4:11 The key work that balance requires 7:50 The decision in his childhood that changed it all10:15 Putting himself on a path for success16:40 The moment that changed everything 20:10 The truth about being on a good path that's not yours 22:49 Starting from the end when you're planning your life25:45 His time blocking framework30:10 How to bucket your time properly33:06 His morning routine for success34:46 How to apply it to a corporate routine 37:12 How to get ahead in any workplace 40:06 How to make money consistently in your life41:56 How to identify what you actually want43:26 What he wish he knew in his 20s 45:23 Would you trade lives with this guy?46:18 Why personal development requires loneliness48:08 The best advice he's been given

Irene Agbontaen is a someone whose career is defined by being the change she wanted to see. Back in 2018, she was becoming increasingly frustrated at the lack of clothes on the market for taller women, so she took matters into her own hands and founded TTYA, which stands for Taller Than Your Average. The brand saw monumental success, however, since then, she's curated a multifaceted career for herself just by saying yes.Download Revolut using this link, spend, and get £20: https://get.revolut.com/E528/gracebeverleypod+IRENEIG: https://www.instagram.com/irenettya/?hl=en+CHAPTERS0:00 introduction1:39 Her childhood & aspirations10:15 Having a picture of what you want to do12:14 How she got her first big break19:49 Hustling to get her brand off the ground27:12 Getting her first order from selfridges29:19 True hustle & running club nights34:34 The biggest challenges she faced42:17 How to turn everything into an opportunity50:00 Not changing yourself to fit a career56:20 Buying 2 properties & how she did it+MY LINKS: https://gracebeverley.komi.io/+RETROGRADE, SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own businesses, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear 😊

We’ve done rebranding (planning for 2025), we’ve done discipline (actually sticking to your routine), and so the third and final part of the new year mini series is all about getting yourself in the right mental state to be able to achieve those new shiny goals you set for yourself.I discovered Maya a few months ago, and loved her approach to mental fitness as something we actually work on & train, compared to just talking about our ‘mental health’ as something we all have. So this episode is essentially a free session with a renowned brain coach, we did guided visualisations (permission to lol at my meditation face), she taught me how to mentally rehearse like Venus Williams & also said the best advice quote I think we’ve ever had in 122 episodes, hope you love it! +Download Revolut with my link, spend, and get £20 (End date and T&Cs apply) https://get.revolut.com/E528/gracebeverleypod+MAYAIG: https://www.instagram.com/maya.mental.fitness/?hl=enWebsite: https://mayaraichoora.com/Visualise: Think, Feel, Perform Like the Top 1% by Maya Raichoora is published by Rider (Penguin Random House) on 27 March.+CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction3:49: Working Hard or Hardly Working?4:48: The diagnosis that changed her life aged 1510:05: How much her healing journey was her mindset13:47: The difference between mental health & mental fitness18:56: The pillars of mental fitness20:55: Why training our brain gets harder after 2522:33: How to implement it into your life24:57: The basics of visualisation27:30: Showing the power of visualisation31:25: The difference between visualisation & overthinking24:27: The second arrow parable35:56: Controlling your emotions when you're exhausted42:27: How long does it take to build confidence44:20: How to stop falling back into your old routines46:31: How to stop using your past as validation49:02: How to communicate your growth to others55:33: The best advice she's ever been given+MY LINKS: https://gracebeverley.komi.io/+RETROGRADE, SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own businesses, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear 😊

Discipline is a weird one isn't it, the discourse is so massively dominated by podcast bros telling you to dig in, and when I googled 'books on discipline', I could barely find one by a woman.But it’s something should still speak about (even if it makes us seem podcast bro), because when we learn to harness it its hugely powerful, and actually sticking to a routine is so so much more important than creating one. The fact of the matter is that discipline is what actually keeps you going towards your goals when your new year's resolutions are crumpled in the bottom of your handbag.  If you missed the first part of our new years series with Roxie Nafousi, you can listen here: https://shows.acast.com/working-hard-hardly-working/episodes/ep-120-how-to-rebrand-your-life-in-2025-with-roxie-nafousi+Download Revolut with my link, spend, and get £20 (End date and T&Cs apply) https://get.revolut.com/e9Jc/gracebeverleypod+CHAPTERS0:00 Intro3:14 The Context, what is discipline?6:35 The Data10:23 The Theories, how does it work?18:00 Putting it into practice+MY LINKS: https://gracebeverley.komi.io/+RETROGRADE, SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own businesses, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear 😊

Today, we’re doing something we have NEVER done before on the podcast - we’re making history by having a returning guest. Back in September, I sat down with Roxie Nafousi to talk all things manifesting - I had a long episode plan, I had questions upon questions, but did we get through them? No.Anyway, that was one of our most popular episodes of all time - so I asked Roxie if she would come back to give us all the new year pep talk we need, because it’s manifesting season.You can listen to my first episode with Roxie here: https://shows.acast.com/working-hard-hardly-working/episodes/ep-104-7-steps-to-create-the-future-you-want-and-change-your+Download Revolut with my link, spend, and get £20 (End date and T&Cs apply) https://get.revolut.com/e9Jc/gracebeverleypod+To hear Roxie's 7 steps first hand, Roxie's next MANIFEST: Live workshop is taking place on February 8th at London's Alexandra Palace: https://roxienafousi.com/events/manifest-live/Pre-order Roxie's new book, Confidence: 8 steps to knowing your worth, here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Confidence-steps-knowing-your-worth/dp/1399734830/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1PAADD5WOAROX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.f_IjCBcXwqxPLjdx2eNLlGNkn4UUO7pVoLw1BNC3T8FaplXlSiTYZnpIO6eKq2XxtqxBvWgaDcyhrD9pEjEX-VTl0OhaAc3U1v896dmyM9tg1gGtC-whFqYDXv6meL_Z.cOO0CxHjEI43WjaT3N_4wk9M-kWxjKemAiYipETHJtI&dib_tag=se&keywords=confidence+roxie+nafousi&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1735294097&sprefix=confidence+by+roxie+%2Caps%2C77&sr=8-1+CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction5:18: Recap - what is manifesting?6:56: Roxie's attitude to new year8:39: Roxie's resetting process for a new year10:59: Her vision boarding hack14:10: How to know what success looks like for you17:27: Her take on the rebrand trend18:57: The steps to follow for a 2025 rebrand20:46: What to do if you keep falling off your goals28:30: Changing the people you surround yourself with35:49: The biggest lesson Roxie learnt in 202438:04: How to avoid burnout this year41:06: How to manifest love & relationships44:50: Pulling our 2025 affirmations50:55: The best way to take back control of your life+MY LINKS: https://gracebeverley.komi.io/+RETROGRADE, SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own businesses, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear 😊