Wish I Knew

WISH I KNEW × Izzy Utterson 🎙️

“I didn’t look in the mirror for 2 years.”

Before building a global audience around confidence, habits and “glow ups”, Izzy Utterson was struggling with something very different — a complete lack of self-confidence.

Despite being confident on the outside, internally she felt disconnected, insecure and stuck in an all-or-nothing cycle that wasn’t sustainable.

This episode breaks down what actually changed.

Not the aesthetic version of a glow up — the real one.

The one that starts in your mind, your habits, and the way you speak to yourself every single day.

We talk about:

✨ Why confidence isn’t something you’re born with — it’s something you build
🧠 The difference between confidence and self-confidence
💭 How your self-talk is shaping your reality (and holding you back)
🔁 Why most people fail to stick to habits — and what actually works instead
📈 The “no zero days” mindset and why consistency beats perfection
⚡ Why quick fixes don’t work — and what to focus on instead
🎯 How to build confidence through small, repeatable daily actions

Izzy shares simple, practical tools you can start using immediately — from affirmations and habit stacking to reframing your mindset and building a self-concept that actually supports the life you want.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, inconsistent, or like you’re “doing everything right” but still don’t feel confident — this episode will change how you think about it.

Because confidence isn’t something you wait for. It’s something you build.
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If you’ve been feeling stuck in your career, unsure what to do next, or questioning whether it’s time for a change — this episode is for you.

In this solo episode of Wish I Knew, I’m sharing a life update — from my first ever live podcast at Advertising Week Europe, to working with a coach, to why I’m making April my reset month.

Then we get into a big career Q&A — answering the questions you’ve been sending in.

From redundancy and going freelance, to negotiating your salary, getting visibility at work, navigating difficult managers, and knowing when it’s time to move on — this is a practical, honest breakdown of what to actually do next.

If you’re heading into Q2 feeling stuck, this is your reset.

We cover:

✨ What to do if you’ve been made redundant and want to go freelance
📈 How to get visible at work (even when your boss isn’t backing you)
💡 Why you’re not “behind” — and how to reframe where you are
🎯 How to negotiate your salary (and what to do if they say no)
🤝 How to build a network when you don’t know where to start
⚖️ When it’s time to stay, push… or leave
💻 How to move into tech (even without experience)

If this episode helped, comment below — what’s the ONE thing that stuck with you?

And if there’s a dilemma you want me to answer in a future episode, drop it in the comments 💛
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WISH I KNEW × Nicola Gunby 🎙️

Nicola Gunby built and sold her first company in her 20s - with no funding, no corporate background, and no clear roadmap.

Now, she’s building her second business, Cliq - a social networking app tackling one of the biggest challenges of our generation: loneliness, and recently raised a 7 figure investment to scale her mission.

In this episode, we go deeper than the highlight reel - into what it actually takes to start, build, and sell a company when you’re figuring it out as you go.

We also talk about building a business with your partner, the pressure of always being “on,” and why personal brand can completely change your trajectory.

We cover:
✨ Why “delusion” can be more powerful than ambition
✨ The moment you realise no one is coming to save you
✨ Starting a business with no experience
✨ Why most people never act on their ideas
✨ The reality of raising investment (and hearing no)
✨ How personal brand creates unexpected opportunities
✨ Why we’re more connected than ever… but feel more alone

If you’ve been sitting on an idea, questioning your next move, or waiting until you feel “ready” — this is your sign.

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Get 20% off your first month using code WISHIKNEW20 at heights.com/wishiknew

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Check out Cliq: https://www.thecliq.app/

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WISH I KNEW × Naomi Walkland 
From starting her career in PR to becoming Chief Marketing Officer at Motorway, Naomi Walkland has built one of the most intentional and impressive careers in marketing today.
Before joining Motorway, Naomi was Vice President of International Marketing at Bumble, helping scale the brand across more than 15 markets and leading up to the company’s IPO in 2021.
But her journey hasn’t been linear.
At one point in her career, Naomi quit a job without a real plan — a decision that felt terrifying at the time but ultimately led her to launch her own consultancy and eventually join Bumble, where her career accelerated rapidly.
In this episode, Naomi shares the lessons she’s learned along the way — from ambition and leadership to mentorship, visibility and owning your career.
We talk about:
 - Going from PR intern to CMO
 - Taking risks and quitting without a clear plan

- Why “being so good your talent can’t be dismissed” became a career philosophy
 - The realities of leadership — and why it can sometimes feel lonely
 - Why hard work alone isn’t enough without visibility
 - How Naomi now defines success through impact, not titles
Naomi also shares practical advice for anyone building their career — including how to find mentors, negotiate your salary, and create a personal board of advisors.
If you’re early in your career, stepping into leadership, or thinking about your next big move, this conversation is full of lessons that might just be the things you wish you knew sooner. 

Podcast Partner: Heights
I’ve been taking Heights Vitals to support focus, clarity and long-term brain health — especially when juggling work, life and everything in between.
Get 20% off your first month using code WISHIKNEW20 at:
www.heights.com/wishiknew 

This episode was recorded at The Qube.
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WISH I KNEW × Julia Baldet 🎙️From private equity to founder of one of London’s fastest-growing wellness brands.Julia Baldet began her career in investment banking and private equity - analysing consumer companies in beauty, luxury and wellness.But while working in the City, she realised something was missing: healthy, functional food that actually supported energy and performance.So she left finance… trained as a barista in secret… and launched Elevate Wellness.Today, Elevate’s first site at The Royal Exchange is quickly becoming one of the most exciting new wellness brands in London.In this episode we talk about:✨ Leaving private equity to start a consumer brand📱 The TikTok video her old colleagues were discussing at lunch🥤 Why functional nutrition is the future of wellness💭 Why clarity comes from action - not overthinking📉 The reality of building a business when only 2% of funding goes to female founders⚡ What wellbeing actually looks like when you’re running a companyJulia shares the mindset shift that helped her move from analysing businesses… to building one.If you’ve ever felt the pull to leave a “safe” career and build something of your own, this conversation will resonate.💙 Podcast Partner: HeightsI’ve been taking Heights Vitals to support focus, clarity and long-term brain health — especially when juggling work, life and everything in between.Get 20% off your first month using code WISHIKNEW20 at www.heights.com/wishiknew.🎙️This episode was recorded at The Qube. Check out membership options at www.theqube.com. #Entrepreneurship #FemaleFounders #WellnessBusiness #StartupStory #FounderJourney