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Serena talks to Caitlin Rozario co-founder of a brand new business Interlude.In this episode, we discuss how during the pandemic Caitlin and her partner Will cooked up a genius new online platform to help workers and businesses supercharge their productivity through the power of quality breaks.Can you remember the last time you took a proper break at work?  Many of us power through a 40 hr work week not taking sufficient time to recharge.Interlude is designed to help you rest and make you feel good at work and in life.After numerous gentle nudges in life to slow down, Caitlin was forced to relook and review how hard she was pushing herself to be a high achiever which lead to a serious health scare and burnout. Caitlin's journey is messy, honest, and inspiring.Connect with Interlude@interlude.digitalwww.interlude.digitalTRY INTERLUDE TODAY: Messy listeners can receive 20% off their first month from any of the subscription packages  by entering code SERENA20Connect with SerenaFounder of Melitarose Londonhttps://www.melitarose.com@melitarose_candles@messyroundtheedgesEmail me: messyroundtheedges@gmail.com

***SPECIAL EPISODE***Serena talks to Shanna Bent, fashion designer and founder of Maison Bent, and jewellery designer Anchanna about all things Love IslandIn this episode,  we ask the question, has Love Island highlighted racism within dating?Serena's brother, Aaron Francis is one of the original cast members from this year's Love Island and it's back with a bang! Everyone is watching & everyone has something to say, unfortunately not always positiveSerena, Shanna & Anchanna dig deep into the conversation's people are having on social media surrounding Aaron, his choices of women in the villa, and the other contestants in this seasons' show This episode is messy, real, funny, and honest, a must listen!Connect with Anchanna@alwaysanchannaConnect with Shanna@maisonbentwww.maisonbent.comConnect with SerenaFounder of Melitarose Londonhttps://www.melitarose.com@melitarose_candles@messyroundtheedgesEmail: messyroundtheedges@gmail.com

Serena talks to marketing guru Pamela and founder of Content Clarity.In this episode,  Pamela the content fairy godmother and business coach shares her experiences in the world of digital marketing.Have you ever wondered how to grow your followers, stand out from the crowd and create engaging content, Pamela has all the answers and makes it look easy.After being made redundant living in Scotland with 2 kids, she decided to take the leap of faith and start a business providing clear & simple solutions for small company owners to take control of their own content marketing. Pamela's journey is messy, fearless, and inspiring.Connect with Pamela@contentclaritywww.contentclarity.comBook Mentioned:The Life-Changing Art of Not Giving a F**kby Sarah Knight Connect with SerenaFounder of Melitarose Londonhttps://www.melitarose.com@melitarose_candles@messyroundtheedgesEmail: messyroundtheedges@gmail.com

Serena talks to international DJ and entrepreneur Emily RawsonIn this episode, Emily discusses childhood dreams, motherhood, creating roadblock events  & what it was like to start her career in the DJing industry where very few women took up space.Emily was awarded Marie Claire’s ‘Women At The Top’ award, an accolade celebrating ten of the most inspirational and innovative game-changers, she is also Co-Founder of Supa Dupa Fly, one of the UK’s most influential club nights.  Emily's journey is messy, fearless, and inspiring.Connect with Emily @supadafly@supdaflysantorini@flykidparties@rnbrunchpartyConnect with SerenaFounder of Melitarose Londonhttps://www.melitarose.com@melitarose_candles@messyroundtheedgesEmail: messyroundtheedges@gmail.com

Serena talks to business psychologist Clare Knox founder of See Her ThriveIn this episode, Clare discusses why she ditched a comfortable job as a secondary school teacher to start to See Her Thrive a company whose mission is to educate businesses to create an environment where women can thrive. Clare's vision is to empower employers with knowledge, tools, and confidence to support women's reproductive health at work.We discuss the difference between PMS & PMDD , how to support your work colleagues who might suffering in silence with their mensual health , anti depressants  , natural remedies and how do we break the stigma towards women's health care in today's modern society.Clare's journey is bold, honest, and inspiring.Connect with Clare Insta: see_her_thriveTwitter: @seeherthrivewww.seeherthrive.comBooks mentionedDerren Brown : Happy - Why More of Less of Everything is Absolutely Fine.Womb Wisdom : Anaiya Aon Prakasha & Padma Aon PrakashaConnect with SerenaFounder of Melitarose Londonhttps://www.melitarose.comInsta: @melitarose_candlesEmail: Serena@melitarose.com

Serena talks to Australian ex-pat Nikki Taylor, a real estate expert and founder of La Dolce Vita a business that specializes in Italian property investing. In this episode, Nikki takes us on her messy journey from working in Australia, becoming completely burnt out by the corporate world to living the dream in Italy.  Nikki's love and passion for Italy led her to create a real estate business, fall in love and start a family. This was a life she once never thought was possible for her but dreamt one day it could be.Nikki's journey is super inspiring and will resonate with anyone who is looking to radically change their life but might need that extra confidence boost. Through Nikki's story, we learn how to "feel the fear and do it anyway", she has amassed  x3 Amazon best-selling ebooks and was recently interviewed for Forbes magazine!Books by Nikki;How to Confidently Buy Property in Italy: Get Your Own Slice of La Dolce VitaLiving The Dream: Australians in ItalyBooks available from Amazon.Connect with Nikki Insta: @ladolcevitalifestylemagazineFB: How to Confidently Buy Property in Italy & Live La Dolce VitaConnect with SerenaFounder of Melitarose Londonhttps://www.melitarose.comInsta: @melitarose_candlesEmail: Serena@melitarose.com

Serena talks to Coralie Rose, founder of Rose Casting, founded in 2013 a company that focuses on promoting underrepresented people in advertising and film. Road Casting celebrates diversity and individuality seeking fresh faces for music video's short films, features, branded content, and commercials.In this episode, Coralie takes us on her messy journey from being an actress to becoming an award-winning casting director, the challenges faced, what it was like to cast the first woman to wear a hijab in an H&M campaign & breaking down stale media ideologies.Road Casting was also part of the casting for Beyonce's  2021 Grammy award-winning music video, Brown Skin Girl!Connect with Coraliewww.roadcasting.coInsta: @roadcastingBooks mentioned:If Women Rose Rooted - Sharon Blackie Stories From My Neighborhood - Hiromi KawakamiConnect with SerenaFounder of Melitarose Londonhttps://www.melitarose.com Insta: @melitarose_candlesEmail: Serena@melitarose.com

Serena talks to Michael Pherson a pioneer in the realm of sex and intimacy. He teaches men and women from all over the world how to heal their relationship with sex, open their hearts to true love, thrive in their romantic union, and channel their sex energy towards actualizing their dreams.In this episode, Michael takes us on his messy journey to becoming a sexual healer, the challenges faced growing up thinking that there was something wrong with him. Serena & Michael go deep and share many personal stories!Connect with MichaelMichael McPherson – MICHAEL MCPHERSONBooks mentioned:Hawaii's Story by Hawaii's QueenConnect with Serena Founder of Melitarose Londonhttps://www.melitarose.comFollow on Instagram @melitarose_candlesEmail: Serena@melitarose.com

Serena talks to Rachel the founder of Accountant She.  A company that specializes in supporting entrepreneurs, influencers, and business owners. Account She provides classical accountancy and business advisory services in a modern and convenient way.Rachel Martin is also an author, a speaker, and has a passion for working with female entrepreneurs.In this episode, Rachel takes us on her messy journey to becoming a business owner that includes many personal social pressures, but due to Rachel's positive mindset and determination, she is now living her dreams.Connect with Rachel www.accountantshe.co.ukFollow on Instagram @accountant_sheBooks Mentioned:Miracle Morning Routine- Hal ElrodGood Lives Good Vibes  - Vex KingThink And Grow Rich - Napoleon HillYou Are A Badass At Making Money  - Jen SinceroConnect with SerenaFounder of Melitarose London.www.melitarose.comFollow on Instagram @melitarose_candlesEmail Serena@melitarose.com

We talk to Shanna Bent, founder of fashion brand Maison Bent.Shanna openly discusses the journey to creating her company and how she experienced disappointment, loneliness, and testing times but these life lessons were also the becoming of Shanna the fashion designer.  Through determination, taking risks, and resilience she experienced working with some of the most renowned fashion houses in the world such as Alexander McQueen, Agent Provocateur, and Roland Mouret. At one point Shanna believed there was no space for her in the high-end, luxury fashion world but she decided to follow her gut and cultivate her creativity. Taking inspiration from her heritage she founded Maison Bent the sustainable, luxury women’s brand, handmade in London, her designs have been featured in Forbes, The Guardian & Marie Claire. Shop Maison Bent: www.maisonbent.comFollow on instagram @maisonbentofficial Books mentioned:Becoming - Michelle ObamaPromised Land - Barack ObamaThe Power of Now - Eckhart TolleConnect with Serena:Founder of Melitarose London.Beautiful hand-poured candles made with natural soy wax & created with passion, care and attention.Follow on Instagram @melitarose_candlesSerena@melitarose.com

Do you have a fear of failing, fear of not being able to do things perfectly, fear of putting yourself out there? If so this episode is for you. There is nothing like a global pandemic, losing your job a breakup of a relationship mixed with home-schooling to make you question "What am I doing with my life" I talk about the messy side of life when the universe has other plans that take you on a completely different adventure and when I decided to take control and view this time in history as A Beautiful Destruction.Connect with me:Founder of Melitarose.A  collection of beautiful hand-poured candles.Instagram: melitarose_candles  Get in touch: serena@melitarose.com