It's Not Luck

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Jun 2025

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Success isn’t luck, it’s built. It's Not Luck is for women who want more - more success, more growth, more joy, more wealth - and are committed to make it happen. Through solo episodes and guest interviews, we break down the mindset shifts, habits, and bold decisions that create success. You’ll hear from women who’ve redefined success on their terms - pivoting, taking risks, and going against the grain. Nicola is a Mindset Expert, Business Strategist & Online Founder [@nicolacharlottecoaching]

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June 10, 202523 min

Hot Girl Summer, But Make It Lucrative: 5 Rules I’m Following for Freedom + Flow

In this episode, I’m sharing the 5 intentional rules I’m following to create a summer filled with more *freedom, flow, and financial ease*. Whether you’re a solopreneur, side hustler, or ambitious woman ready to stop chasing and start magnetizing, these mindset shifts and practical takeaways will help you protect your energy, stay focused, and show up like the version of you who already has it...because this is the true hack to speeding up results.We’re talking boundaries, strategy, content ease, and identity shifts — all in a way that feels *good*. Tune in to claim your most aligned, expansive season yet.Big love, Nicola p.s. let me know in the comments, what rule are you taking on?TIMESTAMPS01:00 Setting the scene for the episode04:27 Rule 108:27 Rule 211:25 Rule 3 14:13 Rule 4 18:44 Rule 5 ________❤️ If you enjoyed this episode, leaving a rating & review would be so kind - it helps more people like you join the conversation :)🌟 Or if you have a friend who'd benefit from this conversation, why not send them the link?🎉 CONNECT on Instagram: @nicolacharlottecoaching💌 SUBSCRIBE to my newsletter: https://nicolacharlotte.kit.com/0599168f5b📷 WATCH on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nicolacharlotte/videos

June 3, 202526 min

What If It Were Easier? + June Reset, Social Media Trends & Leading With Intention

In this solo episode, we’re diving into 3 mindset-shifting ideas to kick off your June with clarity, intention, and originality. We’ll explore:👉🏼 how to stop overcomplicating your business and life👉🏼 why following trends might be keeping you invisible👉🏼 how to use one powerful word to anchor your month ahead. Whether you're a solopreneur or simply someone who wants more ease, visibility, and intention in your life - this one’s for you.TIME STAMPS: 01:50 - Swallowing the frog 02:44 - What if it were easier?10:25 - Why I don’t follow social media trends12:30 - Shying away from sharing opinions 17:45 - Your June reset & anchoring word21:35 - How to “win” every day Enjoy, Nicola ❤️ If you enjoyed this episode, leaving a rating & review would be so kind - it helps more people like you join the conversation :)🌟 Or if you have a friend who'd benefit from this conversation, why not send them the link?🎉 CONNECT on Instagram: @nicolacharlottecoaching 💌 SUBSCRIBE to my newsletter: https://nicolacharlotte.kit.com/0599168f5b📷 WATCH on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nicolacharlotte/videos

May 27, 202523 min

Permission to PAUSE: Finding the Line Between Rest and Avoidance

Ever find yourself unsure whether you’re genuinely tired — or just avoiding the work? In this solo episode, I unpack what it really means to rest with intention, how to tell the difference between restorative stillness and sneaky self-sabotage, and why showing up for yourself sometimes means knowing when not to.We’ll explore the balance between compassion and discipline, how to check in with your energy honestly, and how to know when it’s time to pause… or gently push forward.This is your permission slip to rest — without guilt, without hustle.TIME STAMPS 00:00 Honest real talk02:32 Pause as a practise & my burnout experience08:41 Navigating guilt when taking time off / resting12:44 Check-in prompts for you14:30 Balance between rest and AVOIDANCE19:37 The return & re-entry_______❤️ If you enjoyed this episode, leaving a rating & review would be so kind - it helps more people like you join the conversation :) 🌟 Or if you have a friend who'd benefit from this conversation, why not send them the link? Big love, Nicola[ @nicolacharlottecoaching ]📷 Also available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nicolacharlotte/videos

May 20, 202534 min

How to Overcome Self-Doubt and Build a Portfolio Career You Love

In this episode of It’s Not Luck, I’m joined by Alyssa Jaffer - content, writing and communications expert, Forbes contributor & Executive Communications Lead at Google. Alyssa shares how she navigated bold career pivots, creative blocks, and the reality behind juggling multiple roles.We dive into:👉🏼 What to do when self-doubt blocks your creativity👉🏼 How to build a portfolio career that lights you up👉🏼 The shift from playing it safe to trusting your gut👉🏼 Why your next big move doesn’t have to be perfect, just alignedWhether you’re stuck in a comfort zone or quietly craving more, this episode is a reminder that building a fulfilling career doesn’t come from luck - it comes from listening to yourself, trusting the discomfort, and choosing courage over certainty.Big love, Nicola ⏱️ Timestamps01:03 – The move that changed everything04:30 – When staying becomes the bigger risk08:00 – Creating your own opportunities14:00 – A self-doubt story every creative will relate to23:12 – The unglamorous truth about portfolio careers__________🔔 SUBSCRIBE for weekly episodes🎧 WATCH on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nicolacharlotte/videos📸 Let's CONNECT on Instagram: @nicolacharlottecoaching💌 Join my email community: https://nicolacharlotte.kit.com/0599168f5b

May 13, 2025Episode 929 min

Grace Beverley & The Ambition Trap: Burnout, Strategy & Rethinking Success

Grace Beverley built two multi-million pound brands in her 20s — TALA and Shreddy — while redefining what ambition and success can look like. But behind the highlight reel lies a deeper story about burnout, identity, and the cost of constant hustle.In this solo episode of It’s Not Luck, I unpack The Ambition Trap➡️ why so many ambitious women feel burnt out even while achieving big things, and ➡️ what we can learn from Grace Beverley’s journey that goes far beyond strategy.We dive into what’s driving the burnout behind modern ambition and why Grace Beverley’s story offers powerful lessons on building success with intention. From redefining productivity to challenging hustle culture, this episode will shift the way you think about strategy, self-worth, and sustainable growth.📌 Don’t forget to like, review and subscribe if this resonated — and share it with someone who you think would enjoy!🎧 Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nicolacharlotte/videos📸 Follow me on Instagram: @nicolacharlottecoaching💌 Join my email community: https://nicolacharlotte.kit.com/0599168f5b____________⏱️ Timestamps:00:20 – Intro to today’s conversation05:50 – The Ambition Trap10:04 – LESSON 112:51 – Reflection prompt13:30 – LESSON 216:25 – Reflection question18:18 – A reminder on speed vs success18:44 – LESSON 3: She challenges hustle culture – but she’s still deeply driven22:21 – Productivity redefined22:44 – Redefining success24:50 – Wrap up & key takeaways

May 6, 2025Episode 836 min

🩸 Period Recovery, Performance & Redefining Health with nutritionist Hannah Whiteley

This episode of It's Not Luck is a powerful invitation to rethink many things you’ve been told about health, hustle, and periods / hormones.I’m joined by Hannah Whiteley - Registered Nutritionist, GB & Scotland lacrosse athlete, and period recovery expert - who shares her personal and professional insight on what it really takes to restore your period, rebuild trust with your body, and thrive in life and business.We explore:🩸 Why losing your period isn’t something to celebrate - and why its return is a sign of true health🩸 How under-fuelling, over-exercising, and ignoring your body’s signals can catch up with you🩸 The emotional (and physical) journey of gaining weight as part of recovery—and everything you gain in return: energy, libido, strength, and joy🩸 Navigating your cycle while running a business (yes, you can work with your hormones, not against them)🩸 Why slowing down, resting, and listening to your body often lead to more success - not lessIt was great to chat to Han about redefining what “healthy” looks like beyond societal expectations and fitness stereotypes & cut out all the jargon!Whether you’ve lost your period, feel disconnected from your body, or are simply craving a more sustainable approach to health - this episode will meet you exactly where you are.Big love, Nicola ___________🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes❤️ Leave a rating & review if you took value from the conversation🌞 Share with a friend who might need this tooLINKS: Hannah: @nutrition.by.hanNicola: @nicolacharlottecoachingWatch on YouTube: @nicolacharlotte

April 29, 2025Episode 729 min

Thinking Differently vs Doing More: The Tiny Habits That Create Big Results

We’re ditching the hustle and getting honest about what actually creates success — and spoiler: it’s not the constant doing. In this episode, I’m sharing the tiny (and often unsexy) habits that have created the biggest results in my business, mindset, and life.We’ll talk about:Why doing more doesn’t always equal more successThe tiny mindset habits that build resilience, confidence, and momentumHow to stop letting comparison steal your energyA client story that proves how powerful simplicity really isThis one’s for the high achievers, solopreneurs, and ambitious women who want to do things differently — with more intention, clarity, and ease.✨ Timestamps:04:20 – The myth of “doing more” = success07:30 – Why rituals and routines are so powerful09:15 – Mindset work, boundaries and reframing12:48 – 3 Tiny Habits That Changed Everything20:50 – Comparison & the impact it has on us24:39 – Client success story26:22 – Wrap up & final thoughtsIf this resonated, let me know in the comments or share it with someone who needs it 🤍🎧 Also available on YouTube: @nicolacharlotte📲 Follow me on Instagram: @nicolacharlottecoaching💌 Join my email list: https://nicolacharlotte.kit.com/0599168f5b

April 22, 2025Episode 630 min

Boundaries, Going Against The Grain & Running Multiple Businesses ft. Laura Deetman

This week I'm joined by coach, founder, property portfolio owner and friend - Laura Deetman. Laura is a woman of many talents, so it was so great to get her on to the podcast to hear about her journey: from working in Law in London and following a "traditionally successful" career, to quitting her job, testing out digital nomad life, before settling in Alicante and developing her property portfolio. We dive into: the things that have been essential to her successhow she cultivated the courage to go against the grain and follow a totally different career paththe mindset shifts she needed to make & what helped her what success means to Laura and how it shows up in her life 🔔 If you enjoy this episode, leaving a RATING, REVIEW & SUBSCRIBING helps the podcast a lot :) Connect with Laura: @lauradeetman @_lvng_

April 15, 2025Episode 528 min

FIVE: Productivity Burnout? Try This Mindset Shift For Easier Success

If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of doing more but still not seeing the results you want, this episode is going to shift something big.In this solo episode, I’m unpacking a powerful mindset shift that’s changed the ease in which myself & clients of mine have hit 💸 +6 figures 💸— moving from toxic productivity and burnout into identity-led growth, confidence, and ease.We’ll explore:🔹 What toxic productivity actually looks like (and how I’ve moved through it)🔹 The hidden cost of doing all the “right things” from the wrong self-concept🔹 Why strategy without belief always stalls🔹 How to shift from hustling to embodying your next-level identity🔹 Real-life examples of what success actually looks like for ambitious women (including members of The Expander Club)🔹 The ONE question to start asking instead of “What should I do next?”Whether you’re growing a business, stepping into leadership, or just ready to feel less overwhelmed and more empowered — this one’s for you.———————💬 CONNECT:Instagram → @nicolacharlottecoaching→ @nicolacharlotte→ https://www.nicolacharlotte.com/expanderclub-waitlist

April 8, 2025Episode 424 min

The 5AM Club Lie: Why Discipline, Not Motivation, Creates the Life You Want

We’ve been sold this idea that success comes from "perfect" routines, early wake-ups, or feeling inspired all the time. That’s not the truth I’ve lived. The biggest shifts I’ve seen in my life and business haven’t come from motivation - they’ve come from doing the work when it felt quiet, boring, or uncomfortable.🎙️ In this episode, we dive into why discipline is what actually moves the needle in business, life, and everything in between. If you’ve ever felt stuck, unmotivated, or like you’re doing all the right things but not seeing results yet… this one’s for you.In this episode, we discuss:Why motivation is unreliable (and what to focus on instead)How to keep showing up when no one’s clapping yetThe mindset shift that helped me stay consistent without evidenceReal-life examples from business, running, and personal growthSmall, practical ways to build self-discipline and momentumThis episode will give you the mindset, tools, and reassurance to keep going, and showcase how you can create incredible success on YOUR terms. ______📷 Watch the full episode over on YouTube, just search "Nicola Charlotte" 🔔 Hit "subscribe" for weekly boosts of self-growth & building your dream life🌟 Leave a review if you enjoyed this episode