Ignite with Jess Soto-Ramirez

This is a super inspiring episode! I know I am biased but this deeply raw, honest and real conversation with Cat Dunn is exactly why this podcast was created - to share a story that we don't often hear with such depth, to share hope for what is possible and to share the real insiders, BTS take on how to find a light in the dark tunnel.

You can expect to hear:

• A real transcript of what it means to be living in relationships ri...

In this episode, I’m diving into what it really takes to break through self-doubt, build confidence, and take bold action in both life and business.

Entrepreneurship can feel like an awkward first kiss—uncertain, awkward, and full of overthinking. But here’s the truth: success isn’t just about strategy; it’s about self-belief, mindset shifts, and having a strong community that lifts you up. Inspired by Alicia Keys - Girl on Fire, I’...

Queen, get ready for a fire-filled, no BS episode that’s going to light up your soul and kick your dreams into high gear! I'm diving into the big, beautiful vision you have for your life and business—and why you’re not making it happen....YET!

But guess what! By not making it happen, it's like stealing from the people needing what your business offers!

If you’ve got that FIRE IN YOR BELLY about a project, an idea, or a desir...

If you've ever faced rejection in your life [which is almost inevitable] you know that it can become debilitating and all consuming - throwing us into feelings on unworthiness, self doubt and we often question who we are - our identity!

Lalitha is no different.

But what is inspiring about Lalitha; is her transformative approach to facing rejection and learning to reclaim her power in the midst of challenges.

Lalitha has a vulnerab...

It's story time Queen! Today I'm sharing a pivotal moment in my life - a conversation with my therapist that changed everything, and a day that got the wheels in motion.

Seven years ago, I realised that "fine" wasn’t good enough anymore, and it sparked a desire for change.

If you've ever felt like you're just coasting through life, this episode will challenge you to ask: Is "fine" really serving...

Remember this Queen, business is an expression of you, not a rulebook.

As you head into 2025 I've got 3 questions for you. These powerful questions will help you to realign, grow and make sure you're creating a business you're in love with!

These Q's will help you to reconnect with your intuitive spark, create more of what you already love and explore your growth edge - the friction point!

Grab a pen, let's get curious and scribbl...

I'm not picking a word for the year.

I know you'll hear many telling you you "should".

Perhaps you'll feel some pressure for THE word to land.

Even personal expectations, coz you've always done it.

But as the leader of your life and business, you get to CHOOSE.

You don't have to have a word for the year, you can explore other options.

I'll tell you why I'm not choosing a word for the year, how they've served and not served me in th...

Have you felt pressure to make the "right" decision?

Tis the season of decision making right now - both personally and in business. For female business owners, the end of the year generates a feeling of reflection and inspires some future goal setting.

What will I focus on next year? What do I need to change? Will I work with a coach? What is my focus?

Which is why I feel this episode will be so helpful to many women making decisi...

Jules Brooke is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Handle Your Own PR and She’s The Boss Group. Established in 2008, Handle Your Own PR is a DIY PR service for business owners and is now run by someone else. She's The Boss is focused on making female founders and women doing extraordinary things in business more visible and connected to each other.

In this this episode Jules shares her passion for gender equality, connectin...

In this heartfelt episode of the Ignite Podcast, I share my reflections on the transformative power of storytelling through my personal growth and business road trip. I'm taking you behind to the intimate and very personal words written in my journal and my life experiences. I explore how embracing our unique stories can shape who we are and inspire others.

Here’s what I dive into:
- How I’ve aligned my life with my purpose and valu...

The questions right now is; how do I condense this conversation into a few paragraphs!?

Let's just list some of the topics we dabbled in:

• Business
• Motherhood
• Raising kids with special needs
• Confidence
• Boundaries
• Expectations
• Hitting rock bottom - *Trigger warning, there are references to suicide *
• Self care
• Speech Disorder
• Trauma
• Mental Health
• Her approach to business after learning man lessons in her first...

Ok Queen, in today’s episode, we’re diving into the delicate tightrope between self-care and self-sabotage.

Trigger question: Do you truly need rest, or are you using self-care as an excuse to avoid action?

Learn how to tune into your body, build self-awareness, and make intentional decisions that align with your goals and well-being.

From this episode, you'll walk away understanding:

• The difference between self-care and se...

Today I have Desiree Taylor with me. We are diving into her story from being an elite athlete to bed ridden for months.

Des takes us through her days and how she came out of it with unshakeable resilience and connecting with her inner knowing. As a motivational speaker and coach, Des is dedicated to inspiring, educating, and motivating individuals to achieve their full potential. Through engaging workshops and powerful speaking eng...

We hear a lot about discipline in business, but what happens before discipline? Intention - which is barely spoken about! In today's episode, I'm diving into the critical roles of intention and discipline in business and personal growth. Here’s what you can expect:

• The difference between intention and discipline
• The santa sack of ideas that may be weighing you down.
• Practical steps for taking an idea out of your mental "sa...

Do you love a perfect looking feed? Are you posting on your socials based ONLY on the aesthetics? Maybe you only really show your product?

I'm gonna own this - it's one of my pet peeves.

In this episode, I’m talking about the importance of human connection in business. Whether you’re in a product-based or service-based business, it’s easy to get lost in just selling your product or service. But people buy from people!

I share my ...

Aaaahhh amiga!!! Ever felt like you want to do so many things in your business, you have great ideas firing and they excite you but... for some reason you aren't really acting on any?

Maybe you're dabbling here and dabbling there, but not fully executing on any, the way you'd like?

Maybe you have so many ideas it feels overwhelming, I mean where do you start?

Maybe you're lacking direction and clarity?

Or maybe you know where to st...

Come behind the scenes with me today at our IGNITE & SHINE event, celebrating 100 episodes of the podcast!

Wow what a day!

What an experience to reach 100!

So much fun!

Annelise McCarthy is a Women’s Speaking Coach who empowers women to master the skills of confidence, communication and public speaking. Having grown up with a lisp and genuine fear of public speaking, she understands why over 75% of the world’s population doesn...

What does it really take to produce 99 weekly podcast episodes?

What gets in the way? What really happens? How do you navigate it all?

If you've been tuning in from the start, you know very well how much I struggled to launch my podcast - so how have I remained consistent on the eve of 100 episodes.

I'm sharing with you the raw and the real.

What I've worked through, my honest reflections, my biggest joys in podcasting and my chall...

Tell me queen, what price are you paying for perfection?

Does perfection actually exist or are you pursuing the impossible?

And what's perfection even about?

As a female entrepreneur I know you're not unfamiliar with this topic and I want to call it for what it is!

If you're a perfectionist, this episode is calling your name, tune in!

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