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At Wayfinders Summit ’25, finance expert Rebecca Troch shared how redefining success means more than numbers. Through her journey from corporate leadership to founding Counting the Apples, she showed that personal profitability is about clarity, structure, and conscious choice. Her message was simple yet powerful: women don’t need permission to thrive — they’re allowed to be rich on their own terms.

Today I want to share this super quick and extremely simple two-ingredient sugar-free cookie recipe. As you may have noticed by now, I love a quick and simple recipe! These little beauties are good for breakfast, they go very nicely with a matcha latte or to give to the kids as an after school snack. Literally TWO ingredients and completely SUGAR FREE: Bananas and Gluten Free Rolled Oats. You can get fancy shmancy and add other things like raisins, coconut chips or cacao nibs

At Wayfinders Summit 2025, Kate Gondouin revealed how neuroscience can rewire our relationship with money. Discover the SCARF and AIR models that reshape wealth from within.

Cauliflower rice has to be the best invention ever! You can steam it or bake it, make it as fine or coarse as you like, it always tastes delicious! And when paired up with this creamy coconut lentil curry it’s just divine! Cauliflower belongs to the cruciferous group of vegetables, renowned for their health benefits. Cauliflower is rich in sulphoraphane, indoles and isothiocyanates which research shows to have anti-cancer properties, be beneficial for heart health as well as

Here are my Top 10 Natural Cold & Flu Remedies if you’re feeling a little under the weather. It certainly is the time of year for colds and flus and it’s normal that we should catch the odd thing, but what’s really important is that we recover quickly and naturally. Below are a few things from my ‘medicine’ cupboard. TURMERIC Turmeric’s incredible healing powers have been utilised by Eastern cultures for millenia. The medicinal properties of turmeric come from it’s bright ora

At this year’s Wayfinders Summit, we explored one of the most urgent conversations at the intersection of finance, technology, and inclusion. Krista Edmunds, a seasoned finance professional turned Bitcoin advocate, whose conviction and clarity left us both energised and deeply reflective.

One focus. One direction. One simple tool to help you progress through the next stage of the journey you’re actually in.

Autumn is definitely here and so are warm breakfasts in my house. This cacao quinoa porridge is a really simple quick and easy and very nutritious breakfast that will set you up for the day. Make sure to save I cup of cooked quinoa from the night before and then your hot breakfast will be ready in no time if you have a busy day ahead of you. Eating protein with every meal is super important because amino acids are the building block to our entire body, from tissues and muscle

Mayfly Maven Toolkit: Create Your Headline What would your life look like if your purpose made the front page? That’s the power of the Create Your Headline  exercise, my favourite coaching tool to guide you in visualising and defining your mission in life. It’s a simple but powerful way to create clarity, connection, and momentum for the vision you want to live. Whether you're launching a new business, reimagining your career, or ready to finally put yourself first, this tool

In a world where "networking" often feels more transactional than transformational, it’s time we shift the narrative. The notion of networking as a means to get ahead has diminished the quality and authenticity of our relationships. The good news? There’s a more energising way forward—one rooted in authenticity, alignment, and intention. At Mayfly Maven, we believe your network should be a source of inspiration, not obligation. The Network Matrix is a practical, human-first t

This was more than a conference. It was a movement. A safe space. A launchpad. A rallying cry. We gathered not just to talk, but to build, and to build forward, together.

This is not just a memorial, it’s a window into the way that Ashley Riehl lived, thought, and led.

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Mayfly Maven Toolkit: The OK Corral In the fast-paced world of leadership, communication, and personal growth, one truth continues to hold: how we perceive ourselves and others directly influences the quality of our relationships. Whether you're leading a team, navigating conflict, or simply trying to communicate more effectively, self-awareness is the starting point, and it’s here that The OK Corral  becomes a powerful ally. Originally developed from Eric Berne’s foundationa

Disclaimer: Nothing in the content materials shall be considered legal, financial, or actuarial advice. Photo credit: Mannaïg Fouillen,...

Taken from the Mayfly Maven Powerful Negotiations Toolkit When we think of negotiation, we often picture high-stakes boardroom battles or complex contract talks. But the truth is, we negotiate every day—whether we’re discussing a budget, bedtime with a toddler, or setting boundaries with colleagues.  Life is  negotiation. In the words of Chris Voss, author of Never Split the Difference , “Negotiation is the heart of collaboration.” And I couldn’t agree more. When approached w

Taken from the Mayfly Maven Failure Sharing Toolkit For over a decade, I’ve witnessed firsthand how Mastermind Groups transform lives. Whether you’re launching a new venture, navigating a career pivot, or simply craving meaningful connection in your personal development journey, there’s nothing quite like the energy of a well-run mastermind. At its core, a mastermind is about differing perspectives coming together to create something far greater than the sum of its parts—a co

Taken from the Mayfly Maven Reset & Reflection Toolkit In the fast-moving pace of our modern world, it’s easy to move from one project to the next without pausing. But if we truly want to create meaningful progress in our personal and professional lives, we need to make space for something many of us skip: reflection. That’s why I created Reset & Reflection —a tool and mindset that allows us to pause, process, and then plan with intention. Whether you’ve just wrapped up a wor

Taken from the Mayfly Maven Failure Sharing Toolkit When we think about innovation, we often imagine bursts of genius, game-changing ideas, and big wins. However the real goldmine for innovation lies not just in what goes right, but in what goes wrong. That’s the magic of failure sharing . Most workplaces have a "success culture". We reward wins, celebrate milestones, and give shout-outs for achievements. And while that’s vital for morale, it also creates a subtle, unspoken r

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