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In this episode, with Lila Turner, London-based entrepreneur and founder of Relationship Ready, a business that helps high-performing leaders find meaningful love, without turning dating into a KPI checklist.

Lila shares her unconventional journey from fashion design to emotional well-being and relationship coaching. Through personal stories of emotional overwhelm, burnout, and the drive to achieve happiness, she explains how reconnecting with her “deeper mind” changed everything—first for herself, then for the high-achieving clients she now supports.

From soft skills to self-awareness, Lila breaks down the invisible thinking patterns that hold people back in both their personal and professional lives. Whether you're a leader who can manage a boardroom but struggles with vulnerability, or an entrepreneur who feels like dating is just another to-do list item, this episode offers a fresh and powerful lens.

What You'll Learn:

• How emotional intensity doesn’t always equal emotional intelligence
  
  
• Why soft skills often develop after the pressure-filled 20s
  
  
• How to stop over-assessing and start showing up with presence

"Intensity doesn’t mean it has a good point. Your thoughts aren’t always telling you the truth, they're often just keeping you disconnected from your deeper self." – Lila Turner

Connect with Lila Turner:

Lila Turner, MA, Founder and CEO of Relationship Ready, is a visionary leader in love. A former fashion designer turned executive mentor, she discovered that true change begins with the relationship we have with ourselves. As a Partner at One Thought, she saw many high-achievers struggle with love. This inspired her to found Relationship Ready, helping people who can make anything in their life work- except love, break old patterns and find deep fulfilling connections. A sought-after speaker, published author and mentor, Lila shares her insights worldwide.

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Thinking about exiting your business can feel like the end of an era but what if it could be a new beginning instead? In this episode we sit down with Megan Kearney from Exit Factor to unpack what it really means to prepare your business for exit. Whether you're selling, stepping back, or shifting into a strategic role, this episode will open your eyes to exit strategies that honor both your hard work and your long-term goals.

Megan shares key insights on increasing your business valuation, creating systems that make your company attractive to buyers, and emotionally preparing yourself for this next chapter. The conversation dives deep into legacy planning, business optimization, and the importance of building an owner-independent operation. If you've ever felt torn between your identity as a founder and the idea of letting go, this is the episode you didn't know you needed.

Key takeaways to listen for:

You don’t have to sell to exit. There are many ways to transition out of day-to-day operations like placing an operator in charge while still maintaining involvement and earning potential.

Strong fundamentals boost valuation. Clean financials, recurring revenue, diversified clients, and documented systems are crucial to making your business attractive and ready for transition.

Exiting is emotional but manageable. Letting go doesn’t mean abandoning your legacy. It’s about shifting your mindset and preparing for growth in a new, exciting way.

Listen now to gain a new perspective on creating a business that continues to grow and thrive whether you're leading it hands-on or stepping into a new role.

Introducing Megan Kearney

As a women owner and Partner at Exit Factor of Lexington, Megan specializes in empowering business owners with tailored growth strategies and expert exit planning. With a robust background in business management and strategic consulting, she helps clients navigate the complexities of business growth, valuation, and transitions. Her role involves developing customized plans that align with client goals and drive sustainable success. Leveraging Exit Factor's innovative approach and industry-leading tools, she’s dedicated to delivering personalized, results-driven solutions that maximize business value and ensure smooth transitions.

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What happens when you list a service you don’t even know how to deliver... and it takes off? In this episode, Chris M. Walker shares how an experiment turned into a career-defining moment that not only got him out of his 9-to-5 but led to launching Legiit, a growing digital services platform helping entrepreneurs and agencies scale. From facing self-doubt to navigating tech mishaps and creating a sustainable daily routine, Chris walks us through the mindset and systems that helped him build a business that continues to grow, month after month.

Chris reveals how a single resold service turned into a booming business, why hitting a breaking point at his job pushed him toward entrepreneurship, and how creating his “ideal day” has become the secret to sustaining his success. Whether you’re side hustling your way out of a 9-to-5 or struggling with discipline as a full-time entrepreneur, this conversation is filled with real talk, inspiration, and actionable wisdom.

Key Takeaways To Listen For:

Start Before You’re “Ready”: Chris’s journey began by listing a service he didn’t even know how to do — not recommended, but proof that taking action can open doors you didn’t expect.

Your Routine is Your Foundation: Creating and repeating an “ideal day” has helped Chris maintain discipline without burnout. It’s not about hustle culture — it’s about sustainability.

Your Job Isn’t the Enemy — But Staying Stuck Might Be: Chris left his job not out of resentment, but because he realized the future he wanted wasn’t possible where he was. Sometimes the pain of staying is greater than the risk of leaving.

Ready to build your own version of success? Tune into this episode.

Introducing Chris Walker:

Chris M. Walker is a results-driven entrepreneur, digital marketer, and business strategist. He is the founder and CEO of Legiit.com, the world’s only B2B Growth Engine that connects businesses with top-tier talent. He also runs Superstar SEO, a highly successful digital marketing agency specializing in search engine optimization (SEO) and online business growth.

With years of experience in helping businesses scale, Chris is known for his innovative approach to marketing, automation, and business development. His expertise in SEO, freelancing, and entrepreneurship has made him a sought-after speaker, educator, and mentor to thousands of professionals worldwide. Through his personal brand and content, he empowers business owners to think bigger, take control of their success, and achieve long-term growth.

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