Upsiders

About Upsiders

With Vic is the podcast for ambitious, heart-led women building businesses that make an impact. Hosted by business coach, former journalist, and founder of The Insiders, Vic Jones - each episode dives deep into the real stories behind female founders, creative entrepreneurs, and thought leaders doing business differently. Through honest conversations, practical insights, and powerful storytelling, With Vic helps you grow your visibility, scale sustainably, and create a business - and life - you love. Whether you’re ready to step into your next level or craving the courage to take your first big leap, this is your space to learn, connect, and be inspired. Connect: withvicjones.com | @withvicjones | vic@withvicjones.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Victoria Jones

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Jan 2019

Latest episode

15 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

32 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Jan 2026

   Creating Space, Energetic Alignment, and The Power of Listening with Leah Sizeland

   What if the key to business success isn't doing more - but creating space? Leah Sizeland, Overe practitioner, postpartum doula, and yoga teacher, shares why listening to your body matters more than hustle, how energetic blocks keep better clients away, and why shaking might be the nervous system reset you need. IN THIS EPISODE: Why learning to listen (without fixing) is one of the most powerful skills for women in circles, and in business The importance of setting intentions based on how you want to feel, not just what you want to achieve How Leah's journey evolved from beauty therapist to postpartum doula to Overe practitioner What Overe is and how it works with your energetic anatomy to clear blocks Why busyness can become an addiction that keeps us from seeing what's really going on The magic that happens when you let go of control and create space for wisdom to drop in TIMESTAMPS: 02:45 - Soul Mama Circles: The power of listening without fixing 05:13 - Setting intentions based on feeling, not just goals 08:20 - Leah's journey from beauty therapist to postpartum doula 12:00 - Why birth is a massive rite of passage that deserves more attention 15:10 - The evolution from postpartum doula to Overe practitioner 22:16 - Quick energy shifts: Ocean swims, shaking, and creating space 24:37 - The "fizzy head" feeling and what to do about it 27:01 - Why saying yes to everything leads to burnout (and how to break the cycle) 29:24 - The addiction to busyness and what happens when you finally stop 32:05 - Systems create freedom: Delegating to free up creative energy 36:29 - The gift of space: Letting your own wisdom drop in 39:04 - Why letting go of control allows better outcomes to flow 42:16 - Control creates walls, surrender creates flow LOVED THIS EPISODE? Subscribe and share with a fellow female entrepreneur who needs to hear this message. Your support helps more women build businesses that truly work for them. FREE: CREATE YOUR CUSTOM AI CHATGPT Learn to create a custom ChatGPT in YOUR brand voice. Build an AI assistant (like Vic's bots, Daisy and Claudia) that brainstorms, writes content, and automates tasks 24/7. 👉 (https://www.vicjones.co.uk/ai-training)Access the free training (https://www.withvicjones.com/ai-training-landing-page) ABOUT WOMEN OF IMPACT™ Women of Impact™ is an exclusive mentorship program for established female service providers ready to scale beyond survival mode. If you've been trading time for money, feeling stuck in the messy middle, or craving strategic guidance without the fluff - this is for you. Inside the program, you'll get proven frameworks for sustainable revenue growth, business optimization strategies, strategic positioning to attract premium clients, a supportive community of like-minded women, and personalized mentorship from Vic Jones - former journalist, agency founder, and coach who's helped female entrepreneurs scale to 6-7 figures. 👉 Learn more (https://www.withvicjones.com/landing-page-women-of-impact) CONNECT: www.withvicjones.com (https://www.withvicjones.com/) @withvicjones (https://www.instagram.com/withvicjones/) Vic Jones (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonesvic/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   8 Jan 2026

   Overcoming Self-Doubt, Slow Living, and Finding Fun Again with Dr. Erin Bowe

   What if the key to breaking through imposter syndrome isn't pushing harder - but going deeper? Dr. Erin Bowe, clinical psychologist and EMDR specialist, shares why traditional "just do it" advice often fails, how to feel safe in your own body, and why hula hooping might be the answer to burnout. IN THIS EPISODE: Why imposter syndrome might never fully disappear (and why that's actually okay) How EMDR works to clear emotional blocks that talk therapy can't touch The difference between visualization techniques and what to do if your brain doesn't work that way Why women overthink more than men (hint: it's not just in your head, it's cultural and biological) Moving from hustle culture to slow living without guilt The surprising power of prioritizing fun and rediscovering what you loved as a child TIMESTAMPS: 02:45 - Understanding imposter syndrome and why it might never fully go away 05:13 - When surface-level techniques don't work: Recognizing deeper blocks 08:20 - What is EMDR and how does it work? 12:00 - The lemon test: Are you a visual learner or not? 15:10 - Tailoring coaching to different learning styles 17:35 - Why women overthink more than men 19:58 - Positioning yourself as a thought leader when you don't feel safe 24:37 - Overcoming the fear of showing up on camera 27:01 - When passion isn't enough: Getting to the root of visibility blocks 32:05 - Maternal preoccupation: Why mums are wired to constantly check on everything 34:05 - Hustle culture vs. slow living 36:29 - Getting out of fight-or-flight mode: Simple practices to calm your nervous system 38:19 - The legacy of your work and writing books in the chaos of motherhood 39:04 - What to do when you don't know what you want in life (start with fun!) LOVED THIS EPISODE? Subscribe and share with a fellow female entrepreneur who needs to hear this message. Your support helps more women build businesses that truly work for them. FREE: CREATE YOUR CUSTOM AI CHATGPT Learn to create a custom ChatGPT in YOUR brand voice. Build an AI assistant (like Vic's bots, Daisy and Claudia) that brainstorms, writes content, and automates tasks 24/7. 👉 (https://www.vicjones.co.uk/ai-training)Access the free training (https://www.withvicjones.com/ai-training-landing-page) ABOUT WOMEN OF IMPACT™ Women of Impact™ is an exclusive mentorship program for established female service providers ready to scale beyond survival mode. If you've been trading time for money, feeling stuck in the messy middle, or craving strategic guidance without the fluff - this is for you. Inside the program, you'll get proven frameworks for sustainable revenue growth, business optimization strategies, strategic positioning to attract premium clients, a supportive community of like-minded women, and personalized mentorship from Vic Jones - former journalist, agency founder, and coach who's helped female entrepreneurs scale to 6-7 figures. 👉 Learn more (https://www.withvicjones.com/landing-page-women-of-impact) CONNECT: www.withvicjones.com (https://www.withvicjones.com/) @withvicjones (https://www.instagram.com/withvicjones/) Vic Jones (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonesvic/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   18 Dec 2025

   Goal Setting That Actually Works with Ange Ritchie

   Why do most New Year's resolutions fail by February? Ange Ritchie, founder of My Goal Squad and former Lululemon community manager, shares the exact goal-setting framework that helped her place top 25 at World Champs - and why writing down "I want to be healthier" won't cut it. Get ready to set goals you'll actually achieve in 2026. IN THIS EPISODE: How Lululemon's goal-setting culture transformed Ange's approach to life and business Why most goal-setting methods fail (and what to do instead) The power of accountability: Putting your goals on the wall for everyone to see How to set goals based on feeling, not just numbers The "why behind the why" technique that creates unstoppable motivation Breaking down big goals into monthly actions so you don't feel overwhelmed Why we overestimate what we can do in a year but underestimate what we can do in five years The importance of celebrating wins along the way (not just at the finish line) TIMESTAMPS: 02:45 - How Lululemon's goal-setting culture changed everything 08:20 - Leading yourself before you can lead others 12:00 - Designing your life instead of just falling into it 15:10 - Where to start if you've never set goals before 19:58 - Why specificity matters 22:16 - The "why behind the why" technique for unstoppable motivation 24:37 - Breaking big goals into monthly stepping stones 29:24 - What happens when you achieve the goal but still feel empty 32:05 - When ego goals teach you unexpected lessons 39:04 - Building trust with yourself through small commitments 41:45 - The power of visualization and vision boards 46:15 - We overestimate one year, underestimate five years 50:16 - How Ange grew My Goal Squad through in-person relationships 52:30 - Consistency is everything: Keep showing up, even in torrential rain LOVED THIS EPISODE? Subscribe and share with a fellow female entrepreneur who needs to hear this message. Your support helps more women build businesses that truly work for them. FREE: CREATE YOUR CUSTOM AI CHATGPT Learn to create a custom ChatGPT in YOUR brand voice. Build an AI assistant (like Vic's bots, Daisy and Claudia) that brainstorms, writes content, and automates tasks 24/7. 👉 (https://www.vicjones.co.uk/ai-training)Access the free training (https://www.withvicjones.com/ai-training-landing-page) ABOUT WOMEN OF IMPACT™ Women of Impact™ is an exclusive mentorship program for established female service providers ready to scale beyond survival mode. If you've been trading time for money, feeling stuck in the messy middle, or craving strategic guidance without the fluff - this is for you. Inside the program, you'll get proven frameworks for sustainable revenue growth, business optimization strategies, strategic positioning to attract premium clients, a supportive community of like-minded women, and personalized mentorship from Vic Jones - former journalist, agency founder, and coach who's helped female entrepreneurs scale to 6-7 figures. 👉 Learn more (https://www.withvicjones.com/landing-page-women-of-impact) CONNECT: www.withvicjones.com (https://www.withvicjones.com/) @withvicjones (https://www.instagram.com/withvicjones/) Vic Jones (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonesvic/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.