Guest: Flick Hamnett-Day - Social media marketing expert, keynote speaker, scout leader, and real ale campaigner

Episode Highlights

From Stage to Social Media Flick shares her unexpected journey from a 5-year performing arts career to becoming a social media expert. After leaving the stage for financial reasons, she found herself in corporate roles that nearly cost her sense of self.

The Mirror Moment A powerful turning point came when Flick burst into tears looking in a mirror - not from sadness, but from finally seeing herself again after losing her identity in a conforming corporate role. Her husband's sarcastic "you've worked out how a mirror works" became a pivotal moment of self-recognition.

Reframing Fear as Excitement Drawing on her stage experience, Flick explains how fear and excitement are the same adrenaline - it's all about reframing "I have to do this" into "I get to do this."

The Expert Journey Flick discusses her struggle with calling herself an "expert," battling comparison and imposter syndrome before finally owning her expertise in social media marketing.

Mental Health & Confidence She candidly shares how poor mental health once silenced even her inner critic, making her grateful now to hear that voice - even when it's negative - because it means she's present and alive.

Sister Act 2 Wisdom Flick references the profound message: if you wake up every morning saying "I am a writer" (or whatever you aspire to be), then you ARE that thing - regardless of what critics say.

Finding Your Tribe The importance of surrounding yourself with "radiators not drains" - people who lift you up rather than bring you down.

New Venture Flick announces her new podcast "Wildly Intentional" with co-host Verity, discussing business, ADHD, and authentic entrepreneurship.

Key Takeaways

• Don't listen to people you wouldn't take advice from
• Confidence comes AFTER doing the thing, not before
• Your story matters - don't hide parts of yourself
• Trust yourself before external validation arrives
• Show up 110% as yourself to avoid losing who you are

Connect with Flick: The Social Dragonfly (all platforms) New Podcast: Wildly Intentional

Connect with the hosts: Nicola - www.nicolaaucklandphotography.co.uk

Michelle - www.mrsstylewright.com