About Suzi
I'm a lawyer turned entrepreneur, therapist, coach, psychology and mental health expert who focuses on the inner struggles of the entrepreneurs in their life, business and leadership journey.
I tell it like it really is, 'warts and all' because I walked the walk before I talked the talk (ie I ran a highly successful multi 7 figure business before I started helping others with their businesses and lives).
As a highly successful female entrepreneur, a mum of 3 (with two neurodiverse kids) and one of the 2% who break the $1million barrier (in my case within 2 years before going on to make multi $millions whilst working from home around my young children), I am often asked what I think creates entrepreneurial success or precipitates self-sabotage. And I have found, both from my own personal journey and from supporting other entrepreneurs, that...
THE SINGLE BIGGEST FACTOR THAT REALLY MAKES A DIFFERENCE IS....
your relationship with yourself and your inner world
True success comes from understanding the true you (who has likely been hidden away for a looooonnng time!) and your own emotional GPS system. Not just your inner thinking and mindset work - that alone won't get you there...
True success comes from aligning your ENTIRE inner CORE so that it underpins and fully aligns with your outer success.
Without this work, even if you somehow have some success, freedom or make some money, there is a good chance you will either lose it, self sabotage or feel intense pressure to maintain it which keeps you running around an invisible hamster wheel trying to force yourself to get to the next level of external 'success' whilst slowing suffocating under your own deterioriating mental health and 'pretending' to be you.
Business and life end up feeling heavy and almost the opposite of the "freedom" and fun you intended it to be.
Whereas... if you know how you really work on the inside (and why that might be blocking your external success), everything becomes easier, lighter and more in flow.
Not only will you make money, create better relationships and feel more freedom, but you'll keep it, grow and truly FEEL successful and happy because your business, life, finances and relationships are no longer in a fierce competition with your inner world.
"The outer work can never be small if the inner work is great.
And the outer work can never be great if the inner work is small"
Meister Eckhart, (14th century)
Why do I focus on modern entrepreneurs and leaders?
Most entrepreneurs and leaders, whether in their lives or in their businesses aren't struggling because of a lack of information about external strategies. You've probably taken lots of courses / listened to the podcasts / read all the books yet you're feeling overwhelmed and confused about all the conflicting advice...
The truth is that almost ALL external strategies to create a better life or make money work. There is nothing wrong with them (mostly!)...
But, external strategies alone aren't enough.
If:
- your relationship with yourself resembles quick sand slowly pulling you down into a place of emotional suffocation;
- your outer strategic advice is to turn right, but your inner GPS system is shouting "Go left!";
- you don't have the inner strength to travel your chosen path and maintain your energy and leadership when your public, personal and/or family life resembles an emotional rollercoaster...
The small number of entrepreneurs and leaders who really do make it have something more and sometimes they don't even know it. They might tell you about their outer strategies but their success is coming from somewhere else... Something that isn't taught in school, isn't usually taught by parents or society and yet it is this information that is the real key to unlocking what is truly blocking you.
It's the 'something more' that I teach you
as well as giving you the tools to know how to understand and manage things like....
And more!
No matter what your unique combination is, I can help you.
This is my Zone Of Genius
During my own journey to multiple 7 figures, I experienced every one of the items on the list above. I lived the experience in my own business (a different one to this one) before I started sharing my methods.
Using my own unique, tried and tested Inside Out® Framework (contained in my programs), I show you how you can create the success, wealth and freedom you desire in YOUR business by deeply understanding how YOU truly work from the inside out®.
Some nice things clients have said about me...
"Suzi creates seismic shifts in leaders and entrepreneurs"
"Suzi's work is next level. I've never heard of anything having such an impact (apart from psychedelics)!"
"Everyone who saw me after my session with you is astounded (including me). This is INSANE!"
"Suzi's processes for mindset, psychology and entrepreneurial personal development work are on another level"
"I don't have words to express how grateful I am to you - my life has been totally transformed"
"I took a literal quantum leap in my abilities"
"This experience is utterly brilliant"
"My confidence is totally transformed"
"What you teach is next level and I will never see the world in the same way again. Thank you so so much!"
"It feels like you're a fairy godmother that appeared ... "
"I know this is your job and I am paying you but still, it's mind-blowing how brilliant you are at this"
"OMG! You have made my life better in ways I couldn't have imagined - it is one of the most extraordinary experiences I've ever had"
"Contacting Suzi was one of the best decisions I have EVER made"
THE SHORT STORY
After 15 years experience:
My Shiny Credentials (click to expand)
I am an Energetic Leadership Master Practitioner certified by the Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching.
I hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Hypnotherapy studying under multiple different tutors.
I have studied Ancient Egyptian wisdom and Oriental Studies obtaining a 1st class honours from Oxford University (and the highest mark in 31 years in my speciality). One of my lesser known skills is I can read and translate hieropglyphs!
I have completed my MSc in Psychology, Mental Health and Wellbeing and I received a distinction in almost every module. My dissertation focused on women's lived experienced of belonging, loneliness and community within entrepreneurship.
I am fully certified as both a Practitioner and a Master Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programing.
I am a trauma informed coach and currently completing two trauma practitioner certifications and accreditations (including practical exams). I also have extensive experience of trauma and PTSD through my own personal journey.
I belong to multiple certifying and accediting bodies for therapy, coaching and psychology including the GHSC, GHR, ACCPH, IICT, IHA and FHT and I am a member of the British Psychological Association.
In my previous business (which I sold in 2020), I was offered a multiple 5 figure book advance from a well known publisher. My book hit the Amazon No. 1 Best Seller lists and was translated into 4 languages (oh, and don't tell anyone, but I have a book planned for this business too!)
Back in 2010, I began work on an online platform to take training direct to the living rooms of my students. At that time, I ran face to face in person classes. Within 2 years I had students flying in from 35+ different countries. Rather than have them fly in, I built one of the first ever online education platforms to sell courses (long before the tech really existed so we had to build it from the ground up. It is sooo much easier now!). My membership grew to have members in 150+ countries, an online shop, a full digital magazine, my own range of products and more. I sold my former educational business in 2020.
THE LONG STORY
The longer backstory of my own journey into entrepreneurship, mental and somatic health
1990
As a young girl, I was painfully shy and didn't want to be noticed by anyone. Life felt overwhelming and I struggled with social and general anxiety. I didn't know then that I was dealing (or failing to deal with) with a lot of developmental trauma. By 14, in an effort to cope I was anorexic weighing just 75lbs (at 5'3).
1999
By 24, I was a City lawyer, aka: an overachieving, anxious, perfectionist people pleaser working 90 hour weeks because I was afraid to say No to anyone. At the same time, I was regularly told off at work for "being too entrepreneurial". I was told to "stand out less" if I wanted to succeed. I was deeply unhappy as an employee (and survived by surpressing my emotions, people pleasing and hiding my inner entrepreneur).
2004
At 4am on 19th February 2004, I received a call to say my younger brother (then 27) had killed himself. Like me, he had been struggling for over a decade before that. My world and my perspectives on life and mental health turned upside down...
2007
I got married to my best friend and our first child followed a year later. We didn't know then but our son was later going to take us on a new journey into the complex layers of mental wellbeing as he is autistic. Two of my 3 children are neurodiverse.
2010
FINALLY, in 2010 I quit law and the toxic lifestyle that went with it. Pregnant with child #2, I trusted my intuition and determination to work from home around my kids. I baked 12 (pretty awful!) cupcakes in March that year...little did i know that those 12 cupcakes would lead me to make $1 million within the next 2 years...
2012
By 2012, I had my first $100,000 month and had made my first $1,000,000 as an entrepreneur. I worked from home from 10 to 4pm (typically 4 days a week) teaching people how to decorate cakes. People were flying in from 35+ countries. The next obvious step was to take the cake school online to scale further.
2014
By 2014, my online membership had members in 150+ countries, an online shop with 2000 products, online courses, a digital magazine, my own product range and more. It went on to make multi $7 figures. I was offered a multi 5 figure book deal. My first book went to the No. 1 Amazon Best Sellers slot and was published in 4 languages. I declined a TV show because...
2015
Our 3rd child was born following IVF. I took 6 months off work without it affecting my income or business. By now I had nearly 100 people working for my business. Most days, I was the Visionary who thought up the ideas whilst others in the team implemented them. But I was beginning to realise that this wasn't my destiny....
2018
In 2018, I launched my first podcast which went to No. 3 on the UK Business Charts. My intention with the podcast was to share a 'warts and all' journey of how I built my successful business... Yet, an event in 2018 left me battling privately and realising the compound effects of complex PTSD.
2020
I'd spent 2 years struggling with the effects of PTSD (nervous system dysregulation, chronic fatigue, vertigo, and multiple mysterious physical illnesses with no biomedical cause). My own research into mental health and entrepreneurship was accelerating and ultimately I decided to sell my business because I knew I was on the wrong path. I wanted to really dive deep into mental health, wellbeing, trauma and the inner emotional world of entrepreneurs. People started to ask me if I could help them and I started my journey working full time with entrepreneurs focusing on their inner worlds, emotions, energetics, consciousness, mental health and wellbeing.
2021 to present
I continued my studies with a MSc in Psychology, Mental Health and Wellbeing, further coaching qualifications, qualifying as a therapist and multiple other areas including trauma and energetics work. At the same time, I was continuing with business behind the scenes working 1:1 with clients and small group programs as I developed the concept that blossomed around the Inside Out Entrepreneur® and Inside Out® Mastery.
2024 also saw the launch of my new website and the relaunch of the new version of my original Inside Out Entrepreneur® podcast. The new and improved podcast is focused on entrepreneurs and leaders who are building a business and trying to make more money but are struggling with inner world challenegs which are holding them back. And yes, I did burn down the old shows! You'll have to listen to the NEW Episode 1 (HERE) to find out why.
These days, I work with entrepreneurs from almost any industry or lifestyle (including business owners, coaches, content creators, therapists, healers, authors, consultants, leaders etc) on your inner world, emotions, energetic leadership, mental health and wellbeing resulting in massive transformations in you and your business by working from the inside out®.
Ready to change your entrepreneurial life?
Suzi's programs are specifically designed for entrepreneurs and leaders in any industry who understand that they don't need more external strategies and learning about 'one more funnel', 'magic formulas', or 'secret sauce'.
The way to move the needle and create more success in your life and your business is not a secret. It is simple. It is down to what is going on in your inner world that is causing you to sabotage, block or limit your outer success.
If you are tired of not getting what you truly deserve, you want true freedom and you want a business that works for you, then get ready to walk into a whole new paradigm of success and mastery. Suzi's programs will change your life and your business from the very CORE...
Fleur Phillips "It is the BEST money I have EVER spent (and will continue to spend)".
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My values (and those I work by)
Curiousity (but not nosey)
I don't see you like other people see you. I explore your inner world but leave you in control all the time to ensure you feel empowered.
Energetic (but relaxed)
People often tell me there is something about my energy that just makes them feel relaxed and able to be themselves around me. It is true.
Real & Honest (but no pushover)
Everyone says I am super friendly and honest. But I'm not a pushover. If you are hiding behind excuses, expect some legendary Suzi 'tough love'.
Different (and proud to be)
I am all about seeing the true YOU underneath the layers of false you because once you find her, you will never see business and life the same way again.
Family (but kick ass CEO too)
I built a business with my kids around my feet. Whether baby puke or teenagers chucking hormone hand-grenades, I get the struggles modern women and female entrepreneurs face.
Wealth (and women leaders)
I want individuals (and particularly women) to have more money. It's as simple as that. Female entrepreneurs are changing the world. Money helps them do it faster. I am a feminist and here to deconstruct the patriarchy.
5 fun facts you didn't know about me
Ancient Wisdom
I can read hieroglyphs fluently and have a 1st class honours in Egyptology.
Human Design
In Human Design speak, I am a 1-4 Manifesting Generator
I am an INFJ
In Myers Briggs talk, I am the rarest type of
personality as a INFJ.
I'm an Ennegram 3
In Ennegram language I am an Achiever (kinda makes sense).
Trumpet
I used to play lead trumpet in a semi pro band.
Come hang with me on socials
Where you will see most stuff posted
Prefer video... this is where you'll find it
I am still getting my head around calling this X (it's Twitter really).
My chill and cosy corner where I share much more intimate stuff (and keep it personal).
**Call for Female Entrepreneurs to help in a MSc research study**
Are you a female entrepreneur running a business and interested in participating in a research study which explores how loneliness might affect female entrepreneurs / business owners and its potential impact on mental health and well-being?
👉 Study Information:
This research aims to explore the lived experiences of loneliness among female entrepreneurs / business owners and its potential impact on mental health and well-being.
👉 What participants will need to do?
Participants will take part in a one-to-one confidential interview conducted via Teams. The interview will last approximately 60 minutes and will focus on the prevalence and nature of loneliness in entrepreneurship, psychological challenges associated with it, and coping strategies or support systems participants have used or wished were available.
👉 Who can complete the study?
✅ Participants must self-identify as female entrepreneurs or business owners.
✅ Participants must be aged 18 or older.
✅ Participants must run a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) in any industry or niche, whether online, offline, or both.
✅ Participants must have been working on their business for at least 12 months.
✅ Participants must speak fluent English.
The study is fully ethics approved by the University of Wolverhampton.
DM me for details or email Suzi Belmont at S.E.Belmont@wlv.ac.uk for details, to ask questions or to register your interest.
Thank you for helping explore this important research topic.
Suzi x
#mscresearchproject #femaleentrepreneurs #womenentrepreneurs #femalebusinessowner
What if there is another way?
A way that taps into your very essence, your core, your True Self and your energy?
A way that lights you up and gives you guidance and knowing from a FELT sense of direction rather than a cognitive, hamster wheel of thinking and thinking about the next method or strategy to use?
What if the former method of hustling then feeling stuck and exhausted, like something is ‘off’, is because you aren’t tapping into a paradigm that is there FOR you to help you?
What if part of you and your self already knows this but another part of you has been ignoring it because it feels weird and isn’t what you were taught about in school?
What if the secret to success wasn’t doing more strategy, but instead, a better understanding of how the Universe works which, in turn, taps into changing how YOU operate to be more in line with the natural laws of the Universe?
In this week’s episode of the Inside Out Entrepreneur® Podcast, I am talking about what I consider the 12 fundamental Universal Laws and how they convert to success in entrepreneurship.
As you end 2024, allow yourself to open your mind up to the possibility that your way of thinking about success and direction might be slowing you down or limiting you?
What if learning how the Universal Laws work - even just a little bit - could start to help you level up in 2025.
You’ll find the double episode (12 and 13) on all podcast players and my website.
Happy New Year! 🎉
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The more you realise that you are the one who will build yourself and your business from the inside, the more you will see the results appear on the outside.
Keep shining brightly as you head into 2025.
Or, if you need to respark your torch, now is the time.
If you want more Inside Out Wisdom®, you can receive these as personalised daily emails on my website (link in bio)
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The opposite of being a ‘good’ girl is NOT a bad girl.
It is a girl or woman who knows how to set boundaries, who has learnt how to manage and understand her emotions, who knows that her path is the ONLY right path for her and who fully understands how she works from the inside out.
It is a woman who trusts herself and allows her authentic true self to shine through, without apology.
The ‘not good girl’ entrepreneur knows that true freedom can never exist alongside “being a good girl” and pleasing others all the time.
Anyone else in / or aiming for their ‘not good girl’ era?
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Yes YOU can.
Here’s to your amazing 2025 journey.
All of it.
It is all happening FOR you.
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