This episode is a reminder that you don’t have to have it all figured out to start, you just have to be willing to show up as yourself.

Anna and Sarah talk honestly about being unapologetically who you are, the funny, slightly chaotic first business ideas we all start with, and how purpose isn’t something you find once, it’s something that evolves the moment you put yourself out there.

It’s a conversation about confidence that grows through action, not perfection. About how saying yes, trying things publicly, and backing yourself, even when it feels messy changes you in ways you don’t expect.There are laughs throughout, because this isn’t about taking yourself too seriously. It’s about enjoying the process while you’re building something that actually means something to you.

I’m joined by Nicola Jayne Little, coach, business leader, and unapologetic cheerleader for people learning to embrace who they really are.

We talk about the courage it takes to start again, the power in owning your differences, and what happens when you finally stop hiding the parts of yourself that don’t “fit.” Nicola gets real about her journey — the messy bits, the breakthroughs, and the beauty in being totally, brutally honest.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re not quite built for the boxes you’ve been put in, this one’s for you.

✨ B. real. B. brave. B. with Anna Brand.

I’ve never had ADHD coaching and I’ve been skeptical. In this episode, coach and author Owen Ryan joins me for an honest, no-BS conversation about living (and working) with ADHD when labels, routines and tidy tips don’t cut it. We get into time blindness, fixation (hello, Downton Abbey), emotional “crashes,” partner dynamics, and why laughter gives a needed dopamine lift. Owen talks through his person-first approach (not condition-first), how he moved from media into coaching and veterans’ support, and a simple idea that landed for me: find a weekly rhythm, not a rigid routine. If you’ve ever wondered what ADHD support could look like without the hype, or you just want practical ways to turn down the noise, this one’s for you.

Try the mini-experiment we set: track your week for two weeks, notice your natural energy “rhythm,” then design to it.

Note: This is a personal conversation, not medical advice.