In this warm and insightful episode, I sit down with Nicky Elliott, founder of The Wilder Collective and host of the Women's Business podcast. Nicky shares her inspiring journey, starting with her career in events, the launch of her unisex kids’ clothing brand, and ultimately the creation of a thriving community for female founders and freelancers.  

Nicky opens up about why failure is a stepping stone, sharing her experience of investing in her clothing brand and the hard lessons she learned from walking away. She talks about the importance of trusting your gut, starting before things are “perfect,” and embracing the discomfort of transition to create a life and business aligned with your values.  

This episode also delves into real conversations about mental load, balancing motherhood and business, and the unique struggles women face around internalized competition. Nicky passionately advocates for community over comparison, lifting each other up rather than tearing each other down. 

 Find Nicky Here: Join The Wilder Collective: https://thewildercollective.co.uk/

Follow Nicky on Instagram:   / wilder.ones  

Women’s Business Podcast: https://thewildercollective.co.uk/pod... 

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Chapters: 

00:00 Introduction to Nicky Elliott and the Wilder Collective 

03:00 Nicky's Journey into Events and Entrepreneurship 

06:07 Transitioning to a Clothing Brand During Lockdown 

09:00 The Birth of the Wilder Collective 

11:59 Community Over Competition: Building Supportive Networks 

14:56 Navigating Internalized Misogyny and Comparison 

18:04 Gratitude and Perspective in Business and Life 

21:09 Celebrating Love and Relationships in Midlife 

26:51 Manifesting Love and Relationships