Beautiful Mess

By Isabel Pollen

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Episodes: 34

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Welcome to ”Beautiful Mess,” a unique podcast that serves as a junction where entrepreneurship, personal development, and mental health and well-being conversations converge. This show is a celebration of the transformative power of life’s beautiful chaos, hosted by the astute Isabel Pollen. With a rich background in Theatre/Film and as a seasoned coach, Isabel brings a wealth of insights to the table. ”Beautiful Mess” is more than just a podcast; it’s a journey through the complex tapestry of personal and professional growth. Isabel masterfully intertwines her myriad talents into the show, guiding you through awe-inspiring tales with entrepreneurs, personal development coaches, mental health and wellness advocates, and parents who’ve spun their chaotic moments into beautiful narratives of resilience. The focus here isn’t merely on success stories but on the principles of kindness, integrity, gratitude, and curiosity. It’s about honoring the pursuit of purpose and meaning in every facet of life, from business to parenting. Whether you’re an entrepreneur carving your path, a parent navigating family life, or a solopreneur seeking balance, ”Beautiful Mess” is your steadfast companion. This show invites you to engage in profound conversations that honor the journey of creating, leading, thriving, and evolving as individuals and professionals. By subscribing to ”Beautiful Mess,” you gain access to inspiring narratives, expert insights, and practical tips that embody the values of kindness, boundaries, integrity, gratitude, and curiosity. Dive into this beautiful mess with us, and discover the profound beauty that unfolds when we navigate life’s challenges with intention and authenticity.

Episode Date
EP34 Kelly Swingler "...it was the death of my replacement after my second burnout that really began to include burnout as part of my work..."
Apr 21, 2026
EP33: Ruth Tuthill "...I think it's probably the permission to be human...the permission that we're not all polished, that we're not all perfect...that yes I am dyslexic..."
Apr 06, 2026
EP32 Peter Markey ”...so I think the story is about new models of marketing, with the right technology...but all built on the same foundations”.
Apr 03, 2026
EP31 James Gamble ”...and I love story, and I love narrative...and those types of things have always captivated me...”
Mar 29, 2026
EP30 Robert Paylor "...and I can't breathe and I can't eat and it's 3am and a doctor is asking to come and slam me on my chest ..."
Dec 24, 2025
EP28 Michelle Hartley "...essentially I feel like 'beautiful mess' is just my life..."
Dec 22, 2025
EP27 Emily Craig OLY MBE "...trying to find my new normal ...and trying to find out how much I can tolerate ...and find out how much I want to tolerate".
Oct 20, 2025
EP26 Phil Wilkinson ..."Sport has the power to change the world..."
Sep 03, 2025
EP25 Aoife O'Brien..."hard as it was at the time to accept what was going on...it is what has spurred me on to do what I'm doing now..."
Aug 12, 2025
EP24 Bill Carmody..."I would love to offer the world "www.askbill.us" as a technology platfrom that feels real..."
Aug 01, 2025
EP23 Natasha Miller ..."I was experiencing some really deep...sometimes dark feelings ...and there was also a sweetness..."
Jul 16, 2025
EP 22 Fleur Iannazzo ..."I wish I'd have had someone with me that could have helped..."
Jun 13, 2025
EP21 Alison Sayers "...there's always unknowns...the current is always going to take you in directions that maybe you didn't quite predict..."
Jun 12, 2025
EP20 Loren Greiff ..."their confidence and dignity...their self respect...transformed!!
Jun 06, 2025
EP19: Scott MacGregor..."you know...'people over everything' has been a mantra I've had ...for ever..."
Apr 09, 2025
EP18: Mark Holden..."...but guess what, it's always round the corner...!"
Apr 06, 2025
EP17: Abbie Carter and Clare Mroz...(in amongst all the fun!!) two very special ladies from Patch...
Apr 04, 2025
EP16: Amber Williams..."I will never say that there are four stages, seven stages...whatever stages of grief..."
Mar 21, 2025
EP15: Lyndsay Dowd: "...What am I really good at? What do I love to do? And how can I help people the most?"
Mar 13, 2025
EP14: Nadia Nagamootoo..."Beyond Discomfort: Why inclusive leadership is so hard (and what you can do about it)
Mar 12, 2025
Joe Jacobi: Gold Medal Winner Shares Golden Insights about life as an Olympian
Feb 07, 2025
Jen Laffin: Converting Inner Doubt to Perseverance and Passion.
Oct 15, 2024
Jiten Patel: Stigma of Exclusion to Maximizing Diversity Through Inclusion
Oct 07, 2024
Tom Doherty: Teen parents, Pivot or Perish, and D-Suite @ Facebook.
Oct 06, 2024
Zora Lazarov: Exploring psychological unsafety
Jul 17, 2024
E08: Steve Arntz....‘Universal access to meaningfully connected experiences that inspire people to live better lives together
Jun 19, 2024
E07: Keri-Lynne Shaw …”you are allowed to love what you do and get the pay to match…I love helping people learn how to advocate for themselves and I do think it’s what I was meant to do”
May 28, 2024
E06: Minola Jac “...a journalist by trade and a change practitioner by choice…”
May 21, 2024
E05: Freddie Fforde: “...at Patch, we see ourselves as guests in somebody else’s community…”
May 14, 2024
E04: Kathy Love "...."there's a lot of messiness in my life...and there's also a lot of beauty."
May 07, 2024
E03: Botagoz Shantemirova ..."the things that I had to go through became a trigger for my self discovery”
May 02, 2024
E02: Untangling the Beautiful Mess: Breathwork, Neurodiversity, and Inclusive Leadership
Apr 30, 2024
E01: Beautiful Mess Beginnings
Apr 23, 2024
Beautiful Mess Trailer
Mar 08, 2024