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Working Hard with Grace Beverley

by Grace Beverley · English · Learning

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 29 min
Latest: 5 Oct 2026
Language: English

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5 Oct 2026 · 26 minNew

Give me 20 minutes to make you dangerously mentally strong (so you can achieve your goals) with Maya Raichoora | Future Self Series Ep.5

So episode 5 of the Future Self Series is all about mental fitness. We’re all very used to the idea of keeping our bodies physically fit, but realistically, when was the last time you actively trained your brain in the same way? (I had a Nintendo brain training game as a child, but I fear that may have been the beginning and end of my efforts). I’ve always loved Maya’s approach to mental fitness as something we can actually work on and train, rather than just talking about our mental health as something we all have. So this episode is basically a free session with a renowned brain coach on…

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E224 · 28 Sep 2026 · 34 min

What your 50-year-old self wishes you’d done for your health in your 20s & 30s with Dr Faye Bate | Future Self Series Ep.4

We've reached Episode 4 of the Future Self Series and Dr Faye Bate is taking over the mic!! I wanted this episode to be specifically designed for ambitious women, and Faye has absolutely delivered. She gets into eating enough to fuel everything you’re doing, understanding your hormones, why you can be exhausted all day and then wide awake in bed, and how to deregulate your nervous system on your busiest days. All with the research to back it up, because you know we like our sources over here. + SIGN UP TO THE WORKING HARD NEWSLETTER FOR FAYE'S RECOMMENDATIONS:…
E223 · 21 Sep 2026 · 24 min

5 year plans don't work. Here's how to build a routine that actually helps you achieve your goals with Dr Rangan Chatterjee | Future Self Series Ep.3

Welcome back to Working Hard! We're nearing the end of part one, where today we're moving from mindset into mechanics, how to actually build a routine and a plan that sticks, with a specific long-term horizon. Today's cover teacher Dr Rangan Chatterjee, one of the UK's most influential doctors, a practising GP for over 20 years, host of Feel Better Live More, and a four-time Sunday Times bestselling author. He walks us through why most five-year plans don't work, the traps people fall into, and how to reverse engineer your vision all the way back to what you do this week, in a way that's…
E222 · 14 Sep 2026 · 24 min

How to make big, life changing decisions that will decide your future with Jemma Sbeg | Future Self Series Ep.2

Welcome back to episode 2 of the Future Self series! Missed episode 1? Go back and start there (that's where we break down what this whole series is about) Today we're zooming in on the decades that, looking at our data, most of you are in right now: your twenties and thirties. I think your twenties are the most formative decade of your life, and the choices you make now compound harder than they ever will again. So this episode is all about how to learn to take risks without sabotaging your future. I'm handing the mic to Jemma Sbeg, creator of The Psychology of Your 20s, one of the biggest…
E221 · 7 Sep 2026 · 29 min

Reverse engineering 101: the mindset shift that will change your entire future with Roxie Nafousi | Future Self Series Ep.1

If you've been here a while, you might have noticed something’s a little different about this episode, and that’s because this is the first episode of our brand new series, the Future Self Series!! So this episode is the first of a twelve-part series - one that’s completely free, and designed to help you reverse engineer the life you want whilst I'm on my mat leave. While I’m gone, I’ll be passing the mic to some incredible experts who’ll take you through episodes we’ve worked really hard to build together. These are people I love, who've genuinely shaped how I think about mindset, identity,…
E220 · 31 Aug 2026 · 18 min

Why our frictionless lives are making us miserable and how to stop it

We've spent the last decade optimising everything: next-day delivery, one-tap payments, infinite scroll, food at the door in 20 minutes. And yet somehow, most of us feel more scattered, less satisfied, and less capable than ever. I read an article about 'friction-maxxing' in The Cut, and wanted to explore why? Katherine's article in The Cut: https://www.thecut.com/article/brooding-friction-maxxing-new-years-2026-resolution.html The catch-up friends bonus episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2t3hom9tw1TYmCalzFO2Si + SIGN UP TO THE WORKING HARD NEWSLETTER:…
E119 · 24 Aug 2026 · 48 min

The lies we all tell ourselves about our careers with Jemma Sbeg (LIVE)

Our first ever live podcast happened this summer, so I thought I'd share it with you! Thanks so much to Jemma Sbeg for joining me and 22 Bishopsgate for hosting us. If you haven't heard of Jemma Sbeg, she is the host of The Psychology of Your 20s, one of the most listened-to podcasts in the world. It recently ranked in the global top 20, and was launched on Netflix last year. But what makes Jemma even more interesting is the story of how she got there: she started the podcast as a side project whilst working an 80-plus hour week in a corporate job. She built it episode by episode, using her…
E218 · 17 Aug 2026 · 14 min

The 5 systems that changed my productivity & my life forever

Today I thought we could go through the five systems that have had the biggest impact on both my productivity and my happiness. And I want to say both of those things deliberately, because I think we talk about productivity like it's separate from how we feel. In my experience, it really isn't. When the systems are right, you feel better. And the whole reason I like productivity is that it leaves more space for not working, and the fun bits!! The other episodes I mentioned: - The calendar bonus episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3YUDprqI5UKB2KHn379C8U - The goal setting episode:…
E217 · 10 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 16 min

A Doctor’s guide to eating for your health (a full food reset with Dr Rupy)

If you’re feeling mystified by what to eat, this episode is for you. I wanted to sit down and pick Dr Rupy's brain properly on nutrition, because he's one of the only people I've come across who actually cuts through the diet culture and wellness noise with the science, without making you feel more anxious than when you started. I hope you love it! Disclaimer: Dr Rupy and I met working at Hide Foods, a company I co-own and he is scientific ambassador to! + WHERE TO FIND DR RUPY The Doctor's Kitchen: https://www.thedoctorskitchen.com/ Instagram:…
E216 · 6 Aug 2026 · 16 min

The one thing I do every year on 8th August that's changed my life

Right so this week is August 8th, and I'd love for you to try this exercise because it's truly changed my life Here's the link to the John Amaechi episode I clipped during this ep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yp5omd2s6Yo + SIGN UP TO THE WORKING HARD NEWSLETTER: https://graceb.myflodesk.com/k0sfhlac34 + FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workinghardpod/?hl=en-gb TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@workinghardpodcast?lang=en + DILEMMA SUBMISSION If you'd like to submit any dilemmas to the podcast to be answered in the bonus episodes, please send them to…
E215 · 2 Aug 2026 · 17 min

How to engineer your own luck (and the exercise I do every single year to do it)

Today we're unpacking the idea of getting out of your own way and noticing when we're the ones doing the waiting, and figuring out how to stand somewhere that luck can actually find us. + SIGN UP TO THE WORKING HARD NEWSLETTER: https://graceb.myflodesk.com/k0sfhlac34 + FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workinghardpod/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@workinghardpodcast + DILEMMA SUBMISSION If you'd like to submit any dilemmas to the podcast to be answered in the bonus episodes, please send them to podcast@grace-beverley.com with the subject beginning DILEMMAS or DM…
E215 · 26 Jul 2026 · 20 min

How to "marry well" in 2026 (and stop dating the wrong people)

I want to be clear about something before you listen to this episode. When I say "marry well," I don't mean marry rich or marry impressive or marry a man who looks good on paper. I mean build a relationship that genuinely makes your life better. One built on real compatibility, mutual respect, and matched effort. That goes in the direction of how you want your life to go. And that was the brief for this episode. + SIGN UP TO THE WORKING HARD NEWSLETTER: https://graceb.myflodesk.com/k0sfhlac34 + FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workinghard... TikTok: /…
E213 · 20 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

How to actually build better habits (and stop getting in your own way) with Nir Eyal

A while back I did a video on habit theory and it kind of took on a life of its own, loads of you messaged me about it and it's still one of the most popular videos I’ve ever done. So when I heard that the expert I spoke to in that video was finally coming to the UK, I knew I needed to make a recording happen. Nir Eyal is an author and lecturer who has spent years studying what makes humans tick, how habits actually form in the brain, why we're all so distracted and what people who achieve extraordinary things actually do differently with their days. Essentially, he’s an expert in a lot of…
E212 · 13 Jul 2026 · 23 min

How to have better conversations (that add true value to your life)

Today we’re getting into the actual science of great conversation and ultimately why curiosity is a more powerful social skill than charisma, and how to make yourself a better conversationalist in any scenario, whether that’s a first date, a job interview, or a catch up with a friend. Thank you so much to the brilliant Susie Ashfield for being my expert for this episode, you can find her links below: Website: https://susieashfield.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/susieashfieldspeechcoach/ Book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/just-f-king-say-it/susie-ashfield/9781783968725? + SIGN UP TO…
E211 · 9 Jul 2026 · 26 min

What actually happened to the girlboss?

I came across this article in Vogue a few months ago now about whether the girlboss is making a comeback, and it really got me thinking, because it feels like we all lived through this era, watched it rise, watched it fall, and not taken the time or space to examine what's behind it So in this episode, I want to use that article to break it down and have a big old chat all about it! You can read the article here: https://www.vogue.com/article/is-the-girlboss-making-a-comeback + SIGN UP TO THE WORKING HARD NEWSLETTER: https://graceb.myflodesk.com/k0sfhlac34 + FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram:…
E210 · 6 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

So you want to start a fashion brand? Here’s how (with Elizabeth Stiles)

I get asked all the time how to actually build a fashion brand, from roles to pricing to manufacturers, and honestly it’s something I’ve always been a bit hesitant to cover on my own because I only have my perspective from building TALA. The reality is, fashion looks quite glamorous from the outside, but behind the scenes it’s a completely different story. So I wanted to bring in someone who’s seen it across loads of brands. I’m joined by Elizabeth Stiles, a fashion consultant who’s worked across some of the biggest brands in the UK and now advises businesses on how to grow and scale.…
E209 · 29 Jun 2026 · 13 min

How to get out of your mid-year slump (& set yourself up for the next 6 months)

Today’s episode is for anyone who started the year feeling very organised and possibly even slightly insufferable about their goals, you might have even listened to our full new year series and is now mid-year and in a big fat slump. We're going to get you out of it here & now! In the episode I mentioned my calendar management bonus episode, it's here if you want to listen: https://shows.acast.com/working-hard-hardly-working/episodes/how-to-build-your-2026-hot-girl-calendar + SIGN UP TO THE WORKING HARD NEWSLETTER: https://graceb.myflodesk.com/k0sfhlac34 + FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram:…
E208 · 22 Jun 2026 · 49 min

How to Build Wealth in Your 20s & 30s Without Giving Up the Life You Want

This episode is a guide to building financial freedom and being radically transparent about how to do it. Today I'm joined by Mia McGrath, who you’ll probably know from her super transparent money journey online, she went from earning a starting salary in her junior fashion job to being on the road to her first million, and she's documented every step of the way, super transparently. She has a fascinating story and was so open as to how that's impacted her life and her attitude to her finances. MIA'S LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miarose_mcgrath/?hl=en Website:…
E207 · 15 Jun 2026 · 19 min

Why your life hasn't changed (no matter how hard you've tried)

Now I LOVE personal growth, I’m very aware that I have built my career on talking about systems and habits and discipline. But I also know firsthand how frustrating it is when you follow all the steps and nothing really changes at the level you hoped it would. So today I want to go past the ten step lists, not because they are useless, but because they are incomplete on their own, and I want to talk about why your life might not have changed even though you have genuinely been trying really hard. Thank you so much to the brilliant John Amaechi for being my expert for this episode, if you…
E206 · 8 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

A step-by-step guide to finding your dream life and actually making it happen with Simon Squibb

I wanted to talk to Simon, because his whole thing isn’t really “quit your job and become a millionaire”, it’s much more about building a life that actually feels like yours and being honest about the fact that most people already know what they want, they’ve just convinced themselves they can’t have it. We had some really interesting debates around work, money, privilege, purpose and what actually makes a “good” life, which made the whole conversation feel much more honest and nuanced and hopefully makes you question whether the thing you keep putting off is maybe the exact thing you should…
E205 · 1 Jun 2026 · 21 min

Your 3 step guide to stopping fear from holding you back in life

This week, we are talking about something that I genuinely think is shaping our careers, our creativity, our relationships, and our confidence more than we realise, which is the fear of being cringe. I did a bonus episode on this over a year ago now and it got such a huge response, and since then I’ve come to genuinely think the main thing that holds most people back is not lack of talent, not lack of ideas, not even lack of discipline. It’s fear of what other people think. So this episode is basically me unpacking all of that, the psychology behind why we care so much about what people…
E204 · 25 May 2026 · 52 min

A guide to surviving your 20s and thriving in your 30s with Ashley James

I was so excited to record with Ashley James, I've loved her videos for ages, and I knew we'd get on like a house on fire. We talk about shame, body image, speaking up, and how your relationship with yourself evolves over time. And I think if you’re in a phase where you’re questioning things a bit, you’re going through a big life change like me, or you’re trying to feel more confident, or just trying to understand yourself a bit better, there will be something in this episode for you. So think of it as a bit of a guide to surviving your 20s, thriving in your 30s, and just generally learning…
E203 · 18 May 2026 · 19 min

Having an alter ego is the key to confidence, here's how to create yours in 3 steps (the science)

An episode like old times: I found a theory, and became obsessed with it! So let's break down the science behind alter egos, why they actually work, and how to create one in a way that doesn’t feel weird and won’t mean you lose yourself. I hope you find it useful! + SIGN UP TO THE WORKING HARD NEWSLETTER: https://graceb.myflodesk.com/k0sfhlac34 + HEATHER ELKINGTON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipheather/?hl=en Fresh Leadership World: https://www.freshleadershipworld.com/ Her book, Your Boss Era:…
E202 · 11 May 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

How to build a future you actually want (with your best friend by your side) with Sophia & Cinzia

The queens are here! Sophia and Cinzia, are the hosts of The Girls Bathroom, founders of rooms, and they almost never do podcasts, so this one is a bit of a big deal. I hope you love it! And thank you to everyone who sent in their dilemmas for this episode. + SOPHIA & CINZIA rooms: https://www.fromrooms.com/ The Girls Bathroom: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlsbathroom/ Sophia: https://www.instagram.com/sophiatuxford/ Cinzia: https://www.instagram.com/cinziabayliszullo/ + SIGN UP TO THE WORKING HARD NEWSLETTER: https://graceb.myflodesk.com/k0sfhlac34 + FOLLOW THE PODCAST Instagram:…
E201 · 4 May 2026 · 56 min

Breaking free from toxic fitness culture, and building a routine that works (with Sarah’s Day)

Right everyone, it’s time for a part two. Way back in 2023, Sarah Tilse, also known as Sarah’s Day came on the podcast, we had a super honest chat about the early online fitness industry, and how she looks at it retrospectively. So when I knew I was coming back to Australia, I knew we needed a proper catch up. And once again, it’s a big chat, with a lot covered! I hope you love it! + SARAH'S DAY Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SarahsDay Website: https://sarahsday.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahs_day/ + SIGN UP TO THE WORKING HARD NEWSLETTER:…
E200 · 27 Apr 2026 · 56 min

The exact advice that’s changed 25 million lives (Ep.200!!)

We've officially made it to EPISODE 200!! So I’ve gone back through the last 100 episodes since we last celebrated and pulled out some of the best advice we’ve ever had on this podcast, the moments that actually changed how I think, or approach my life. Going back through these conversations has been a bit of a reminder to myself as well of how much I’ve learnt just from sitting down and asking people questions. So whether you’ve listened to one episode or all 200, this is a really good one to dip into. + SIGN UP TO THE WORKING HARD NEWSLETTER: https://graceb.myflodesk.com/k0sfhlac34 +…
E199 · 20 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

Your guide to fixing your finances without life becoming boring with Two Broke Chicks

I’m chatting to Sal and Al from Two Broke Chicks, and we’re talking about how to have a glow up your routine for the rest of this year. They’re experts on budgeting without scrimping, so we get into how to keep your “rich girl habits” even when you’re on a budget, payday routines, budgeting habits that actually work, the routines that actually change your life, and the small changes that make the biggest difference to your finances. + TWO BROKE CHICKS Website: https://brokechicksmedia.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twobrokechicks Podcast:…
E198 · 13 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 25 min

Kayla Itsines reveals all: selling for $400m, starting a new chapter & pregnancy after loss

I genuinely think 18 year old me would be in complete disbelief that this episode exists. So for some context for anyone who hasn't been here for 10 years, Kayla Itsines is the reason I started this Instagram account at all, I literally had “Kayla” in my username because my page was dedicated to doing her guide. In a weird way, everything that came after that was a complete snowball effect into what I do now, and what my life looks like, so getting to sit down with her felt very, very full circle. I really wanted this conversation to go deeper than just the "Bikini Body Guide" era and how…
E198 · 6 Apr 2026 · 16 min

Try this one thing every day to increase your baseline happiness

If I told you there was one daily habit that could meaningfully increase your baseline happiness, support emotional regulation, and improve how your brain copes with stress over time, it would probably sound like an oversimplification. But hear me out, because this small bit of advice has changed my life. + SIGN UP TO THE WORKING HARD NEWSLETTER: https://graceb.myflodesk.com/k0sfhlac34 + DR TARA SWART Dr Tara's full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG073Bi_iCg&t=1556s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtaraswart/?hl=en The Source: https://www.taraswart.com/the-source/ Her new…
E197 · 30 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

Shameless meets Working Hard: the BTS of building a multi million dollar podcasting phenomenon

We're kicking off our Aus series with the Shameless girls!! I'm so excited. Since starting their podcast as a side hustle back in 2018, Zara Mcdonald and Michelle Andrews have built Shameless Media into a podcast network that accounts for 10% of Australia’s podcast wealth, and was reported to be on track to make over 10 million AUD in Revenue in 2025. So if you want to turn your passion into a million dollar business, you want to hear more about exactly how they’ve done that whilst staying true to their values, or if you’re just fans of Mich & Zara like me, this episode is for you! +…

About Working Hard with Grace Beverley

In this top-charting podcast series, entrepreneur Grace Beverley breaks away from the conventional business podcast rhetoric - immersing us in the extraordinary journeys of people from all walks of life who have achieved remarkable success in unique fields. From housing campaigners to investors and sex experts, no avenue is off limits. Each conversation brings new lessons and stories that will inspire you to consider what ‘success’ really means to you and how you can achieve it. Grace and her guests open up about the life lessons they wish they had known earlier, sharing insights from their entrepreneurial endeavours, offering advice on health and wellbeing, shedding light on pressing social issues, and being frank about the things that didn’t go quite right. Think of it as a school of life. You’ll come away from each episode with actionable advice to help you achieve balance, success, and fulfilment whether you’re working hard, or hardly working. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Typical length: 29 min
Latest episode: 5 Oct 2026
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