#44 - Steph Elswood: Dancing, Helping Others, and Choosing No Alcohol


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Dec 07 2023 55 mins  

Sarah, with special guest Steph Elswood, an inspirational businesswoman who has significantly influenced the lives of many women through her journey and ventures.

Episode Highlights:

  1. Dancing Beginnings:
    • Steph discusses her early initiation into dancing at age four, a journey that helped her build friendships and confidence, shaping her personality and dreams​.
  2. Challenges and Triumphs:
    • The episode delves into the struggles Steph faced, including her battle with an eating disorder and how it intertwined with her dance career.
  3. Stay Sassy Initiative:
    • Steph shares the touching story behind 'Stay Sassy,' inspired by her late grandmother. The project focuses on empowering women through dance and has successfully raised nearly £100,000 for charities​.
  4. The Power of Expression:
    • Emphasizing the importance of self-expression and body movement, Steph explains how Stay Sassy is more about personal expression than mastering choreography​.
  5. Social Media and Recovery:
    • Steph reflects on her turbulent relationship with social media, initially starting as a food page to aid in her recovery journey​.
  6. Shift to a Plant-Based Diet:
    • An emotional documentary prompted Steph to shift to a plant-based diet, focusing not just on aesthetics but on broader ethical reasons like environmental and animal welfare​.
  7. Sobriety and Mental Health:
    • Steph talks about her decision to become sober, highlighting how this choice was influenced by her mental health and the desire for a healthier lifestyle​.
  8. Developing a Non-Alcoholic Cocktail:
    • Driven by a lack of appealing non-alcoholic options, Steph discusses the development of her non-alcoholic cocktail, aiming to create a luxurious, celebratory drink that aligns with her sober lifestyle​.
  9. Carews Brand Launch:
    • The launch of her non-alcoholic cocktail brand, Carews, signifies a movement towards inclusive social experiences, breaking the stigma around non-alcoholic choices​.
  10. Navigating the Holiday Season Sober:
  • Steph provides insights on managing sobriety during festive seasons, emphasizing the importance of setting personal boundaries and understanding individual needs​.

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