Welcome to the Liife As Designed podcast! Here we dive into the journey of building meaningful futures—whether it’s growing a business, achieving personal goals, or designing the life you want. Each episode, we’ll bring insights, stories, and real conversations with inspiring people who are creating brands, careers, and legacies that make an impact. Let’s turn vision into reality, one story at a time. Thanks for tuning in!
Business, Boundaries, and Balance: What It Really Looks Like
In this episode, I’m joined by Thomas Carpentier, a Director at a multinational engineering firm whose experience spans Australia, the UK, and the UAE.
From building engineering offices from the ground up to leading global teams, Thomas shares his reflections on discipline, business, boundaries, and balance and what those concepts really look like in everyday life.
A calm, considered conversation on choosing structure, leading with intention, and designing a career on your own terms.
Guest
Thomas Carpentier
Instagram: @take_me_there_2
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-carpentier-08b96a64/
16 May 2025
The Space In-Between: The Often Overlooked Part of Growth
This episode is a gentle, honest reminder that growth isn’t just about milestones — it’s about the quiet, often overlooked moments between the doing.
Whether you're building a dream, navigating career shifts, or simply figuring it out day by day, this one's for you.
Let’s talk about the middle — the messy, meaningful space in between.
🎧 Tune in now and take a breath with me.
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26 Apr 2025
Lerato Sebothoma: Designing the Life She Wants, Savoring the Moments In Between
In this episode of the Liife As Designed podcast, Vera is joined by Lerato —A project management expert and founder of Mususti Wines. Originally from South Africa and now based in Dubai, Lerato shares her journey in the construction industry, launching her wine brand, and how she's intentionally designing the life she truly wants. Tune in for a powerful conversation about career transitions, building a brand from scratch, wellness, purpose, and creating extraordinary moments.
13 Apr 2025
Designing the Life You Want x Digital Products With Chloe Coady
In this episode of Liife As Designed, we kick off our Designing the Life You Want series with an inspiring conversation featuring Chloe Coady. Originally from a working-class area in Dublin, Chloe’s journey took her from working as a flight attendant to launching a fashion brand and ultimately building a successful digital product business in Dubai.
We dive into:
✨ The moment that sparked her move to Dubai
✨ Leaving the 9-5 behind and embracing entrepreneurship
✨ Pivoting from a product-based business to digital products
✨ Cracking the code on social media growth and community building
✨ Key insights on scaling a business with digital products Chloe’s story is all about taking risks, backing yourself, and making things happen—even when you don’t have all the answers.
Whether you're looking to build an online brand, launch digital products, or take a leap into entrepreneurship, this episode is packed with practical insights and motivation.
Tune in now and get ready to design the life you want!
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Liife As Designed
Instagram: @liifeasdesigned
Instagram: @liifeasdesignedpodcast
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Host
Vera Ugochi
Instagram: @ladyyveee
Guest
Chloe Coady
Instagram: @chloecoady
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21 Dec 2024
Life Lessons - Managing Expectations, Discipline..
Vera shares her life lessons on managing expectations, discipline, and finding gratitude, offering practical tips and inspiration for navigating change and personal growth.
2 Dec 2024
Should I Move to Dubai? Insights for Expats, Entrepreneurs, and Digital Nomads
Vera explores the pros and cons of moving to Dubai, UAE, as an expat, entrepreneur, or digital nomad, offering insights into its business-friendly environment and high quality of life.
27 Nov 2024
Welcome Episode: Backstory, Let's Begin!
Vera shares her inspiring backstory of how Liife As Designed evolved from a lockdown motivational page to a digital brand, sparking a powerful fresh realisation and mission to help others build their dream future.
26 Nov 2024
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Vera introduces the Liife As Designed podcast, exploring meaningful futures and impactful legacies with inspiring people creating brands, careers, and legacies that make a difference.
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