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Real Women

Tracy Cartland-Ward & Dawn Willock

The business of being a real women juggling life, love and work for many of us is pure sweat, grit & hustle. This podcast is for those of you who are tired of the “noise” and just want real down to earth gossip with no filters or fluff. Dawn and Tracy bring heart felt humour, raw honesty, spandex, stilettos and intelligent conversion on being a real women in todays world.

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40:36

Has Feminism Worked or Has it Gone Insane?

Real Women ·

2023/08/22

This week on the show Dawn and Tracy are getting stuck into Feminism. The ladies try to define it and also look at how that definition has changed, and perhaps not for the better, over the years. Looking back at the suffragette movement to feminism of modern day, Dawn and Tracy discuss the possibility that the idea of feminism might have got lost along the way. KEY TAKEAWAYS Dawn and Tracy discuss the differences between feminism and equal rights and how equality and diversity might have gone a

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57:53

103: Tales of a Playboy Bunny - How Travelling the...

Real Women ·

2023/08/15

This week Dawn and Tracy are joined by the incredible Natalie Deegan. Natalie shares some incredible stories about her time working for Playboy and working up the corporate ladder to becoming head bunny. In this great interview Natalie sheds a new light on the Playboy experience and how it really isn’t what everyone presumes it to be. KEY TAKEAWAYS Guest Natalie talks about her journey from aspiring model and working in IT sales to head bunny at Playboy London. Natalie talks about some of the

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11:07

Time for a Quick One: Marriage, Divorce, Love and Loss

Real Women ·

2023/08/09

Have you got time for a quick one with Dawn and Tracy? Is this short episode the ladies discuss the breakdown of Tracy’s marriage once her husband accepted that he was gay. Tracy looks back on this time and, with hindsight, analyses what went wrong, the signs she missed along the way and, ultimately, how she has come to accept the positives that came from the situation. KEY TAKEAWAYS Tracy talks about the breakup of her previous relationship and how the betrayal of her partner made her grieve the

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28:27

Dieting, Healthy Eating And Living a Vital...

Real Women ·

2023/08/01

Tracy has lost weight, over a stone in 5 weeks. But she's not on a fad diet, she’s taking steps to understand her health, healthy eating and her mindset around food. The results are speaking for themselves and so Dawn and Tracy have a discussion about the diet industry, what works and what doesn’t and share invaluable knowledge so that you can follow in Tracy’s footsteps and not just look better, but more importantly, feel better. KEY TAKEAWAYS Dawn has beef with the diet industry. She and Tracy

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79:47

Nick Feeney | Writing a Better Middle Life Story;...

Real Women ·

2023/07/25

Dawn and Tracy have made it to 100 episodes and it’s fair to say they’re chuffed about it. To celebrate this landmark they are joined by guest Nick Feeney. Nick has led an incredible life and, after going through self inflicted trauma, he has managed to turn his life around and now coaches men on how to be the best versions of themselves. So sit back and celebrate with the ladies as they toast to episode 100! KEY TAKEAWAYS Nick talks about his shift in attitude from a self centred man to one who

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12:13

Time For a Quick One - Working in Man’s World With...

Real Women ·

2023/07/18

It’s time for another quick one with Dawn and Tracy. In this short show they are joined by fitness trainer Katie Rishover and talk about male dominated environments, how they affect women and what women can do to shift the balance back to them. Put the kettle on, sit back for 10 and enjoy a quick one with Dawn and Tracy. KEY TAKEAWAYS The ladies discuss whether or not a woman can lack confidence in a male dominated environment as they already expect prejudice. Is there a trade off with your

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40:53

Tips For Managing Anxiety For You, Your Life And...

Real Women ·

2023/07/11

On this week's show Dawn and Tracy are talking all about anxiety. Whilst Tracy has had a difficult time with anxiety over the years, Dawn has rarely experienced it. Both of these viewpoints are taken into account as the ladies discuss tools you can use to help lower your anxiety and calm your mind. And on top of all of that...the ladies get their first complaint. KEY TAKEAWAYS Tracy talks about her relationship with anxiety and how, over the last 5 years, she has developed skills to help her manage

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41:36

Dreaming Big. What Would You Do If You Won the...

Real Women ·

2023/07/04

This week Dawn and Tracy discuss the ultimate fantasy…What would you do if you won big on the lottery? Would you splash the cash on your dream home, boat and holiday? Or would you be sensible and invest for the future, or maybe help your friends and family and donate to charity? Put the kettle on, make a cuppa and sit back and dare to dream with the ladies as they fantasise about being stinking rich. KEY TAKEAWAYS Dawn talks about the idea of manifesting a lottery win. 7 years ago she wrote herself

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12:19

Time for a Quick One, What does Financial Freedom Mean?

Real Women ·

2023/06/27

It’s time for another quick one with Dawn and Tracy. In a short clip taken from episode 68 with guest Michelle Herbert, the ladies get stuck into the question of what financial freedom actually means. Is it more money than you can spend or is it just the freedom to do what you want when you want? And how do you achieve financial freedom? Pop the kettle on, sit back for 10 mins and enjoy a quick one with Dawn and Tracy. KEY TAKEAWAYS What does financial freedom really mean and does it mean the same

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14:23

Darling, what's for dinner?

Real Women ·

2023/06/21

Time for a ‘caffeine cast’ with the ladies. In this short episode Dawn and Tracy have a good old moan about cooking…every single night. What do they hate so much about it and what are the solutions that could make cooking fun again? Make a cuppa, sit back and take a 15-minute break with the ladies… KEY TAKEAWAYS The ladies discuss who has time to cook a different meal every single night in the modern world, especially if you add recipe books and hundreds of ingredients to the equation. One solution

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51:15

Dating in a Businessman's World. Is There a...

Real Women ·

2023/06/13

This week Dawn and Tracy are joined by Jeremey Bailey, Dawn’s ‘Freedom Friend’. Jeremy owns multiple businesses and is an eligible bachelor. He’s joining the girls this week to give a man’s perspective on dating and to give the ladies some tips on what they're doing wrong and how they can succeed in the modern world of dating. KEY TAKEAWAYS The guys discuss the difference between online dating and old school face to face meetings. What are the pros and cons of both? Can you really form a

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10:29

D&T Time For a Quick One - She Lasted Less Time Than...

Real Women ·

2023/06/06

It’s time for another quick one with the ladies. Looking through the lens of Liz Truss’ 50 days as PM the ladies discuss why women in power are held to a different standard than men. Why is this the case and do other women contribute to this behaviour? So stick the kettle on, sit back and enjoy a ten minute quick one with Dawn and tracy. KEY TAKEAWAYS The girls agree that Liz Truss ‘ballsed up’ her very brief reign as Prime Minister. But was it simply because she was a woman in a man's world? The

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34:51

What is The Current Cost of Living Crisis - Has it...

Real Women ·

2023/05/30

The MPC has just increased interest rates for the 12th time in a row putting us at a base rate of 4.5% the highest since 2008 and, with that, it seems like the current cost of living crisis may never end. But don’t fear, Dawn and Tracy are here to break it all down for you. This week the ladies take a hard look at the crisis. Is it as bad as we think? Is it really a new thing? And how can you help yourself during these times? KEY TAKEAWAYS What is causing the current cost of living crisis, is it

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51:59

Janine Evans - The Avon Lady. Building a Business...

Real Women ·

2023/05/23

OVERVIEWThis week Dawn and Tracy are joined by the incredible Janine Evans. Janine makes a six figure salary through Avon, this in itself is a remarkable achievement, but it is put into context when Janine reveals that she almost died from cancer, had a heart attack on the operating table and learned that her son was autistic, all within a 6 month period. Join us for a truly inspirational tale, from a phenomenal woman. KEY TAKEAWAYS Janine was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and whilst she was on

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9:44

Time for a Quick One - Parenting and Guilt

Real Women ·

2023/05/17

D&T | Time for a Quick One. Is guilt a common thing when it comes to parenting as a business owner? OVERVIEW It’s time for another ‘Quick One’. This week we’re heading back to episode 66 featuring the wonderful Shari Teigman as she gives her thoughts on mothers who feel guilt when trying to juggle parenting and running a business. If you loved this ‘Quick One’, why not check out the full episode, here; Shari Teigman | Building a Business as a Single Mum - Should Parents Feel Guilty? - Real

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23:09

Dawn & Tracy | Caffeine Cast: The Magic Roundabout....

Real Women ·

2023/05/09

Dawn’s not feeling great and Tracy feels like she's on ‘The Magic Roundabout’. But don’t worry, they’ve got each other. In this short ‘Caffine Cast’, a bite size episode you can enjoy whilst having a cuppa, the ladies get stuck into why we sometimes don’t feel ourselves and what we can do to change it. So put the kettle on, sit back for 10 mins and unwind with these Real Women. KEY TAKEAWAYS Is working for yourself all it’s cracked up to be. The ladies feel like the lure of working for yourself and

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53:21

Laura Applewhite | Sex and Relationships in...

Real Women ·

2023/05/02

In the first of a new monthly feature on Sex and Relationships, Dawn and Tracy are joined this week by Laura Applewhite, founder of hysterectomy healing. The ladies are going to get real and talk about Sex and Relationships during menopause. Does menopause have an effect on your sex drive or is it just a myth? KEY TAKEAWAYS The ladies discuss the three things they think are the most important factors during sex…pleasure, safety and connection to your own body and why these factors might have an

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D&T - Time For a Quick One - Juggling Life And...

Real Women ·

2023/04/25

Have you got time for a quick one? We’re launching a new feature - “D&T Time for a Quick One”. These are short episodes, especially for those times when all you have is about 10 minutes spare in your day. So take a minute, sit back and join the ladies for a quick one! KEY TAKEAWAYS The ladies discuss their views on the differences between men and women’s approach to domestic duties and muse on the idea that women have a very different perspective to men when it comes to household chores. Why do

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34:17

Dawn & Tracy | Growing Old Gracefully. Glamourous...

Real Women ·

2023/04/19

This week Dawn welcomed a new grandchild into the family which sparked the idea for this episode. Dawn and Tracy are back to discuss growing old gracefully, being glamorous grannies in business, dropping the responsibilities of parenthood as grandparents, and how we’re growing wiser, not older. Is growing old the same for everyone? And how can we make sure our sons don’t repeat the mistakes many do? KEY TAKEAWAYS For Dawn, growing old gracefully is all about not trying to salvage a youthful look

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51:34

Stephanie Taylor | Blow up your life, the antidote to...

Real Women ·

2023/04/11

Our guest today is Stephanie Taylor, a certified life coach and Founder of Blow Up Your Life which helps dynamic leaders over 40 to live their personal lives with the same intention that makes them so successful professionally. Blow Up Your Life is the antidote to living life by default and regretting the things you didn’t do while waiting for a ‘one day’ which doesn’t arrive. KEY TAKEAWAYS Stephanie's mantra of blowing up your life has two meanings, the first being to destroy it in a big way like

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