Your Dream or Mine with Laura Cruise

My guest on this episode is Natasha Page, a psychotherapist who I met at an event last year. It's so nice to interview somebody that I have actually met in real life! I loved our conversation, Natasha and I have some similarities in our life journeys, and it is fantastic to hear how she retrained and created the life that she had always wanted. Check out Natasha here, read about her therapy boxes here, and sign up to her newsletter here. She's got a book coming out in July 2025 so you definitely need to connect with her! Here's all the info you need on my sponsor for this month: Red Peacock Photography is an established branding, wedding and newborn photography business based in Bedfordshire. The owner, founder and all round boss, Nicola is the woman you need, to help you confidently and beautifully approach getting your photos taken! Whether you're looking to level up your business with authentic and professional images or you're tying the knot and want romantic, light and airy images - Red Peacock Photography is who you need to speak to. Nicola has a gorgeous studio for cuddly newborn sessions, cake smashes and all types of shoots too. When working with clients, Nicola's main focus is always helping clients to relax and enjoy themselves and therefore creates natural, and timeless images that you will love. For anyone wanting any shoots with Red Peacock Photography in the near future - you can quote "dream life" and you will receive 15% off all shoot prices throughout May. Check out her website or find her on Instagram. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review, and check out how I can help you to start and then grow your own dream life and business.

My guest today is Susannah Cole, the founder of The Good Property Company and a highly successful property investor and educator. Susannah's story of how she started her business through necessity, how she grew an incredible property portfolio and how her kettle is her most important business tool is truly inspirational. Do check out what Susannah does on Instagram and YouTube. Here's all the info you need on my sponsor for this month: Red Peacock Photography is an established branding, wedding and newborn photography business based in Bedfordshire. The owner, founder and all round boss, Nicola is the woman you need, to help you confidently and beautifully approach getting your photos taken! Whether you're looking to level up your business with authentic and professional images or you're tying the knot and want romantic, light and airy images - Red Peacock Photography is who you need to speak to. Nicola has a gorgeous studio for cuddly newborn sessions, cake smashes and all types of shoots too. When working with clients, Nicola's main focus is always helping clients to relax and enjoy themselves and therefore creates natural, and timeless images that you will love. For anyone wanting any shoots with Red Peacock Photography in the near future - you can quote "dream life" and you will receive 15% off all shoot prices throughout May. Check out her website or find her on Instagram. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review, and check out how I can help you to start and then grow your own dream life and business.

My guest today is Claire Hill, a self belief coach and the founder of The Vivid Business Club. Claire's enthusiasm for life, for business and for being confident in who you are is infectious and you will finish this episode feeling happy, excited and eager to create more in your life and business. Check out what Claire does here. Here's all the info you need on my sponsor for this month: Red Peacock Photography is an established branding, wedding and newborn photography business based in Bedfordshire. The owner, founder and all round boss, Nicola is the woman you need, to help you confidently and beautifully approach getting your photos taken! Whether you're looking to level up your business with authentic and professional images or you're tying the knot and want romantic, light and airy images - Red Peacock Photography is who you need to speak to. Nicola has a gorgeous studio for cuddly newborn sessions, cake smashes and all types of shoots too. When working with clients, Nicola's main focus is always helping clients to relax and enjoy themselves and therefore creates natural, and timeless images that you will love. For anyone wanting any shoots with Red Peacock Photography in the near future - you can quote "dream life" and you will receive 15% off all shoot prices throughout May. Check out her website or find her on Instagram. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review, and check out how I can help you to start and then grow your own dream life and business.

Is the thought of people not liking you holding you back in your business? Don't let it! In this episode I talk about getting comfortable with people not liking you because you don't like everyone too. If this is something that is really bothering you then book a sixty minute Confidence Blast session and I'll get you feeling all fired up about being visible! Click here to book one. Here's all the info you need on my sponsor for this month: Red Peacock Photography is an established branding, wedding and newborn photography business based in Bedfordshire. The owner, founder and all round boss, Nicola is the woman you need, to help you confidently and beautifully approach getting your photos taken! Whether you're looking to level up your business with authentic and professional images or you're tying the knot and want romantic, light and airy images - Red Peacock Photography is who you need to speak to. Nicola has a gorgeous studio for cuddly newborn sessions, cake smashes and all types of shoots too. When working with clients, Nicola's main focus is always helping clients to relax and enjoy themselves and therefore creates natural, and timeless images that you will love. For anyone wanting any shoots with Red Peacock Photography in the near future - you can quote "dream life" and you will receive 15% off all shoot prices throughout May. Check out her website or find her on Instagram. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review, and check out how I can help you to start and then grow your own dream life and business.

My guest on the podcast today is Anna Parker-Naples, a Breathwork coach trainer and the founder of Influential Breathwork. I've been following Anna for years, way back when I was in my corporate role and would listen to her podcast and dream of working for myself. I loved our conversation because she talks so openly about shifting her business, her mindset and her goals in order to run a business which aligns to where she is in her life right now. Check out what Anna does on Instagram and on her website. Here's all the info you need on my sponsor for this month: Red Peacock Photography is an established branding, wedding and newborn photography business based in Bedfordshire. The owner, founder and all round boss, Nicola is the woman you need, to help you confidently and beautifully approach getting your photos taken! Whether you're looking to level up your business with authentic and professional images or you're tying the knot and want romantic, light and airy images - Red Peacock Photography is who you need to speak to. Nicola has a gorgeous studio for cuddly newborn sessions, cake smashes and all types of shoots too. When working with clients, Nicola's main focus is always helping clients to relax and enjoy themselves and therefore creates natural, and timeless images that you will love. For anyone wanting any shoots with Red Peacock Photography in the near future - you can quote "dream life" and you will receive 15% off all shoot prices throughout May. Check out her website or find her on Instagram. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review, and check out how I can help you to start and then grow your own dream life and business.

Are you ready to live your dream life? Do you dream of doing something different with your life but you don’t know where to start? Would you like to work for yourself but fear is holding you back? Do you need a big old dose of confidence to get yourself taking action? Is now the perfect time to put yourself first? If the answer to any of those questions is yes then you need to join The Dream Life Academy™! Throughout a six week training and coaching programme I will take you through The Dream Transition Method™ – my unique and bespoke mindset method which will help you to: Join now for £497 by clicking here! Don't forget, The Dream Life Academy is perfect for you regardless of where you are on your business journey, because the mindset piece is always SO important! If you enjoy the episode please do subscribe and leave a five star review, this helps listeners to find the podcast more easily. Here's all the info on my April podcast sponsor, Beansprout Consultancy Ltd: Are you feeling uncertain, fearful, or overwhelmed about starting your own business? Don't worry; you're not alone. Many aspiring entrepreneurs face similar challenges at the beginning of their journey. But guess what? We're here to help you overcome those obstacles and transform your dreams into a successful reality! Our Business Start Up Programme is designed with you in mind. Three months of personalised support and targeted advice, as well as practical training and tips will ensure you gain: Don't let fear or uncertainty hold you back from pursuing your entrepreneurial dreams. Take the first step towards success by joining our Start-Up Support Programme. Together, we'll turn your vision into reality. Learn more about how we can help here and get in touch with us now to embark on your exciting journey to entrepreneurship! For an investment of just £495 you could soon be up and running! See you next time my fellow dreamer....

Are you going to join me tomorrow for the Your Dream Life Bootcamp? You really should! I'll take you on a four day journey where you will explore what your dream life looks like, and then you are going to make it a reality! Good or what?! Register now because we start tomorrow night, 22nd April, at 8pm GMT. See you then!

Trigger warning: I talk about loss in this episode Do you often find yourself stressing and worrying about problems that don't even exist yet? Do you worry about what 'might' happen in the future which keeps you stuck in the status quo? Life shouldn't be like that! Listen to me talk about how we should deal with issues as they arise, rather than stressing or limiting ourselves in advance. If this is something that is holding you back then when we need to talk! Book a clarity call with me so we can discuss how I can best support you to get past that block. Drop me a line at laura@lauracruise.com. Don't forget to register for the Your Dream Life Bootcamp which kicks off on Monday! Click here to join in. Here's all the info on my April podcast sponsor, Beansprout Consultancy Ltd: Are you feeling uncertain, fearful, or overwhelmed about starting your own business? Don't worry; you're not alone. Many aspiring entrepreneurs face similar challenges at the beginning of their journey. But guess what? We're here to help you overcome those obstacles and transform your dreams into a successful reality! Our Business Start Up Programme is designed with you in mind. Three months of personalised support and targeted advice, as well as practical training and tips will ensure you gain: Don't let fear or uncertainty hold you back from pursuing your entrepreneurial dreams. Take the first step towards success by joining our Start-Up Support Programme. Together, we'll turn your vision into reality. Learn more about how we can help here and get in touch with us now to embark on your exciting journey to entrepreneurship! For an investment of just £495 you could soon be up and running! See you next time my fellow dreamer....

My guest on the podcast today is Helen Christopher, the founder of Beansprout Consultancy Ltd and the podcast sponsor for this month! I met Helen last summer at one of my events and I have loved getting to know her as well as watching her business thrive. Listen to Helen explain how she got started, why working for herself is important to her and what her end goal is. If you enjoy the episode please do subscribe and leave a five star review, this helps listeners to find the podcast more easily. Here's all the info on my April podcast sponsor, Beansprout Consultancy Ltd: Are you feeling uncertain, fearful, or overwhelmed about starting your own business? Don't worry; you're not alone. Many aspiring entrepreneurs face similar challenges at the beginning of their journey. But guess what? We're here to help you overcome those obstacles and transform your dreams into a successful reality! Our Business Start Up Programme is designed with you in mind. Three months of personalised support and targeted advice, as well as practical training and tips will ensure you gain: Don't let fear or uncertainty hold you back from pursuing your entrepreneurial dreams. Take the first step towards success by joining our Start-Up Support Programme. Together, we'll turn your vision into reality. Learn more about how we can help here and get in touch with us now to embark on your exciting journey to entrepreneurship! For an investment of just £495 you could soon be up and running! See you next time my fellow dreamer....

Do you have a business or an expensive hobby? Are you making enough money to pay your business running costs AND yourself? Do you know the answer? These are big questions, but are questions that need answering. If you do believe you have a business, is it your mindset that is holding you back from making more money? I delivered a fantastic masterclass this week, Mindset Magic to Make More Money, which discussed this very issue, and I would love you to watch it. Click here and I will send you the replay. When you've watched it, read all about The Accelerator here. In three months we can turn your mindset and your business around! Here's all the info on my April podcast sponsor, Beansprout Consultancy Ltd: Are you feeling uncertain, fearful, or overwhelmed about starting your own business? Don't worry; you're not alone. Many aspiring entrepreneurs face similar challenges at the beginning of their journey. But guess what? We're here to help you overcome those obstacles and transform your dreams into a successful reality! Our Business Start Up Programme is designed with you in mind. Three months of personalised support and targeted advice, as well as practical training and tips will ensure you gain: Don't let fear or uncertainty hold you back from pursuing your entrepreneurial dreams. Take the first step towards success by joining our Start-Up Support Programme. Together, we'll turn your vision into reality. Learn more about how we can help here and get in touch with us now to embark on your exciting journey to entrepreneurship! For an investment of just £495 you could soon be up and running! See you next time my fellow dreamer....

I can't believe I am saying this but tomorrow marks the first birthday of my bestselling book, Dream it and do it, Six steps into your own dream life and business. A whole year of sharing my vision, my mindset magic and my support with the world - and what a year it has been. My mission with the book was to share my message with readers all round the world, in a fairly low cost format which would mean that you would hear my voice telling you that you don't just have to dream it, you can do it too. I am thrilled with the feedback and the positive support I have had for the book. If you've already read it I would be so grateful if you would leave a review on Amazon. If you haven't yet ordered a copy then place an order on 29th, 30th or 31st March, send a screenshot of the order to book@lauracruise.com and I'll enter you into the draw to win a 90 minute coaching session with me worth £400. What are you waiting for? Get ordering! Click here to go directly to Amazon. See you next time my fellow dreamer....

If you were to sit in my office with me and I asked you the question, what is stopping you from pursuing your dreams, what would you say? If your answer would be around fear, lack of confidence, fear of failure, worry about what other people will think etc then I hear ya! These are common blocks but they are ones that you can absolutely get over. If you are ready to stop letting fear hold you back then get in touch and let me help you to move forward - work with me one to one through The Transformation or join The Dream Life Academy, my combined mindset coaching programme and community. Just click the links and sign up! As always, if you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a five star review, this helps others to find the podcast much more easily. See you next time my fellow dreamer...

My guest today is Emma Greenslade; a coach, healer and breathwork facilitator. The story of Emma's life and business journey is fascinating; from property owner of multiple rental properties to moving to India to coming back to the UK once her marriage ended with two small children to support to now helping women to release the blocks that are holding them back. Emma's story shows that your life doesn't have to have a linear route, and that you can find your passion at any point in your life, no matter how old you are. Have a look at her page on Facebook. If you enjoyed the episode please subscribe and leave a five star review - oh and share to your socials and tag me in! If you are ready to create the dream life and business you have always wanted then check out my website to see all the ways I can help you. See you next time my fellow dreamer...

Do you want to make a change in your life? Do you have a dream or a goal you want to achieve? If the answer to those questions is yes, let me ask you this: are you willing to do the work? I ask that because if you want to make a change, do something different, or achieve something, you are going to have to put some work in. The work might be physical, mindset related, financial, energetic, knowledge based and more, and are you willing to do it? As ever, if you loved the episode, please subscribe and leave a five star review, this helps other listeners to find the podcast much more easily. If you need help to create the positive mindset so that you do want to do the work then I'm just the person to help! Check out my website to see the various ways you can work with me. See you next time my fellow dreamer....

My guest today is Louise Cox, a PR expert for product based businesses and a passionate advocate of doing what you want to do. During this episode Louise shares how a difficult issue with a client prompted her to walk away from her business completely, before returning to it during lockdown, and I'm so glad she did! I love seeing her client success stories on Instagram - she knows what she's talking about. Check out Louise's website here, or follow her on Instagram. As ever, if you loved the episode, please subscribe and leave a five star review, this helps other listeners to find the podcast much more easily. If you need help to create the positive mindset so that you do want to do the work then I'm just the person to help! Check out my website to see the various ways you can work with me. See you next time my fellow dreamer....

When you wake up in the morning, do you sigh at the thought of the things you 'have' to do that day or do you smile at the things you 'get' to do? How you approach something, how you feel about it and the energy you bring to it will ultimately impact whether you are gritting your teeth or enjoying the experience. The next time you feel resentful at something you have to do, try reframing it that it is a good thing that get to do, and see if it makes a difference? If you want to sign up to the Race to Recurring Revenue Challenge which kicks off on Monday 26th February then click here to register. If you would like some help with your mindset then sign up to The Dream Life Academy now for just £99 with the code FREEDOM. Click here to read more and sign up. As always, if you enjoy this episode please subscribe and leave a five star review, that helps other listeners to find the podcast much more easily. See you next time my fellow dreamer....

My guest today is Anita Wong, a Youtube expert who I met at the very start of my business journey, back in 2019. I loved my conversation with Anita, all about owning the space you are in, not comparing yourself to others and having confidence in what you do. Have a look at Anita's YouTube channel here. If you are ready to stop trading time for money then you must register for Lisa Johnson's brilliant challenge, the Race to Recurring Revenue Challenge, which kicks off on February 26th. Register here! Don't forget, in February you can join The Dream Life Academy, my brilliant mindset coaching programme and community for just £99, using the code FREEDOM. Click here to read more and sign up! See you next time my fellow dreamer...

This week is the third birthday of the Your Dream or Mine podcast and I would like to say a big thank you to each and every one of you who has listened, shared, subscribed, reviewed and given feedback over those three years. I salute you! I'm answering some Instagram questions today, thank you Kat and Suzanne for offering your questions. If you would like to sign up to the two offers I talked about in the episode, click here to join The Dream Life Academy for just £99 with the code FREEDOM, or sign up to Cake Club, my new mini accountability mastermind. See you next time my fellow dreamer....

My guest today is the fabulous Libby Langley, a no BS business strategist and coach for savvy business owners. Libby and I met online but since we recorded this episode we have met in real life and happily we got on really well and are keen to meet up again soon! Listen to Libby talk about her business journey, technology changes over the years and her fairly recent realisation that she is autistic. Have a look at the work Libby does on Instagram, LinkedIn and sign up to her mailing list here. This month I am giving the gift of freedom, sign up to The Dream Life Academy this month for just £99 with the code FREEDOM. Click here to read about the Academy and to sign up! You can also add on a sixty minute Confidence Blast coaching session. See you next time my fellow dreamer....

No matter where you are on your business journey, you will at one time have experienced the dread or the fear of competition. It is natural to worry and to feel that you have to compete with other people who work in the same industry, field or job role as you. But the reality is, there is more than enough business, more than enough clients or customers, and more than enough money around to keep you and your business afloat! The female entrepreneur world can be pretty bitchy at times, try to steer a path away from all of that ugly behaviour. If you want to join the most gorgeously supportive community then come on over to The Dream Life Academy - you'll find kindness, support and more in abundance! If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and leave a review - oh and share it on your socials and tag me in. See you next time my fellow dreamer....