Topic: Tall Poppies

Jen Neil recounts her professional history starting as an interior designer in Australia before returning to Scotland at age 40. She describes founding a business called Tall Poppies that focused on money coaching for the tourism sector. Personal challenges, including unsuccessful IVF and adoption journeys, led to a total burnout where she walked away from her house and business.

After a period of healing and managing self-catering properties in Edinburgh, Jen Neil pursued a coaching qualification. She explains how the "Business of Stories" framework helped her unlock the value of her past experiences. This process led to her first vulnerable LinkedIn post and the eventual founding of her new company, StoryStrands.