Episode 1: Intuition, setting boundaries and saying yes to opportunities with Laura Hopes, Founder @ HopesConsult

When Work Isn't Work: Episode 1

When Work Isn't Work, Episode 1 is finally out!

Our first guest is 
Laura Hopes of HopesConsult, a serial entrepreneur with multiple businesses under her belt. She is Sinead's Lotus People co-founder, a yoga teacher, a consultant, a strategist, a thought leader within the recruitment industry in Australia, and best friend!


Our pilot episode features Sinead and Laura discussing intuition, following your gut feeling, learning your values, setting boundaries, and saying yes, then saying no.


In the post-pandemic world, it's important to keep your passions front and centre - whether it's for work or personal interests.

We're so excited to share this with you all. Click on the links below to listen - hope you enjoy it!


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