Listen "Lessons in Leadership, Loss and Legacy (with Billie Sharp)"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of I'm in Control, I sit down with powerhouse business coach and entrepreneur Billie Sharp to uncover her remarkable journey of resilience, reinvention, and impact. Raised by a single mum, surviving childhood abuse, and living on her own from the age of 16, Billie transformed adversity into strength—working multiple jobs as a teenager before rising into upper management and eventually building five thriving businesses.
Billie shares how hitting financial rock bottom after the birth of her daughter forced her to rethink everything, leading her to embrace entrepreneurship with courage and vision. We dive into her philosophy on delegation, leadership, and the real meaning of wealth—choosing freedom, family, and fulfilment over burnout.
She also opens up about her trauma recovery journey, giving up drinking, and how healing herself has amplified her impact in business and in life. With a passion for helping others, Billie proves that generosity, strategy, and hard work can change lives far beyond your own.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction: Billie’s story of resilience and adaptability
05:00 – Growing up fast: working three jobs at 16 and moving out on her own
12:00 – From corporate success to financial struggle and rebuilding
18:00 – Starting her first business and scaling to five companies
25:00 – Delegation, leadership, and redefining freedom in business
35:00 – Rejecting victim mentality and embracing accountability
45:00 – Trauma recovery, giving up drinking, and taking control of healing
This episode is a powerful conversation about grit, growth, and giving back. Billie’s honesty and boldness will inspire you to back yourself, break through limitations, and create the life and business you truly want.
Billie shares how hitting financial rock bottom after the birth of her daughter forced her to rethink everything, leading her to embrace entrepreneurship with courage and vision. We dive into her philosophy on delegation, leadership, and the real meaning of wealth—choosing freedom, family, and fulfilment over burnout.
She also opens up about her trauma recovery journey, giving up drinking, and how healing herself has amplified her impact in business and in life. With a passion for helping others, Billie proves that generosity, strategy, and hard work can change lives far beyond your own.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction: Billie’s story of resilience and adaptability
05:00 – Growing up fast: working three jobs at 16 and moving out on her own
12:00 – From corporate success to financial struggle and rebuilding
18:00 – Starting her first business and scaling to five companies
25:00 – Delegation, leadership, and redefining freedom in business
35:00 – Rejecting victim mentality and embracing accountability
45:00 – Trauma recovery, giving up drinking, and taking control of healing
This episode is a powerful conversation about grit, growth, and giving back. Billie’s honesty and boldness will inspire you to back yourself, break through limitations, and create the life and business you truly want.
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