{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Courageous Coach Podcast","title":"Turning the Tables: Melissa Hague on Courage, Career Pivots & the Human Behind the Podcast — with Kate Chastey","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/b8f368dc\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3089,"description":"About The Episode Host:Kate Chastey is a business mentor and marketing strategist known for helping solo business owners (especially women) build financially stable, emotionally sustainable businesses rooted in clarity, courage, and joy.After 15 years building her own freelance business into a respected franchise, The Passionate PA, Kate made the bold decision to close that chapter in 2024. That transformation was supported by Melissa Hague through the Dare to Lead™ programme—a pivotal experience that helped Kate realign her future with greater authenticity and purpose.Now, through her consultancy, Kate offers mentoring and strategy for service-based solo business owners who want more than just income—they want impact, intention, and a business they don't need a holiday from. Her specialisms include marketing strategy, outsourcing advice, and business growth mentorship, particularly supporting freelancers and consultants to move past the £5k/month barrier with smart strategy and mindset support.Kate lives on a small farm on Dartmoor and runs her business from her \"office with a view,\" often accompanied by her Barketing AssistantThis podcast episode represents a full-circle moment for Kate—from being coached by Melissa to now interviewing her, bringing insight, warmth, and curiosity to a conversation about courage, leadership, and personal evolution.Connect with Kate:Website: www.katechastey.co.ukLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/katechastey/About The Episode:Welcome to episode 24 of the Courageous Coach podcast—something a little different this time! Host Melissa Hague has handed over the mic to the brilliant Kate Chastey, business mentor, marketing specialist, and someone who has walked her own incredibly courageous path.In 2024, Kate made the bold decision to close The Passionate PA, a franchise business she had built from the ground up over 15 years, to step into more aligned and meaningful work. This transformation was supported by Melissa through the Dare to Lead™...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/-sBbW561ziLa679qwuxDeurChUGnZtd7fIbz5c3WVCg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kNTVj/YjY4MWVlMGFmYjA4/MjBkN2Q4MTkyYmUz/NDEwNi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}