Success Born From The Most Unlikely Circumstances: The Story of Katie Godfrey

The Sensitivity Doctor

[DISCLAIMER: This may not be for sensitive listeners and there may be trigger points for certain listeners dealing. Please listen responsibly.]

Katie Godfrey, left school at the age of 13 without any qualifications due to being severely bullied. So much so, she tried to end her life. Today she is the owner of multiple successful business, a franchise and the recipient of over 18 awards in her business category. She is here to tell us her story and how she found strength in the most unlikeliest of ways.

Episode Key Moments:

00:00 Introduction

03:30 Why Katie left school at 13 and the background to her history with severe bullying.

06:24 Katie's relationship with education.

09:12 Katie's attempts on her life and how she rose from the ashes.

11:41 How did modelling serve to build up Katie's confidence and put her on the path to building her career?

14:35 How did Katie get started with her first business at the age of 15?

16:56 Anxieties Katie had to deal with in opening her first business and navigating the business team environment.

18:00 How did Katie teach herself to be more comfortable amongst a group of women despite her bullying history?

19:39 The smartest business decision Katie ever made.

20:41 How did Katie finance her businesses? What financial start-up advice does she have for other prospective business owners?

26:03 Where to find Katie.

27:00 Conclusion

Episode Links

Jeanne Retief: Blog | Podcast | Instagram | FIGGI Beauty Shop
Katie Godfrey: Instagram | Podcast | Website | Katie Goal Planner

EPISODE LINKS

Dr. Amelia Kelley: About | Dr. Kelley's Books | Instagram