In this episode of the Powerful Stories Podcast, the tables are turned as our good friend Jacinta Tynan interviews Tory and daughter Bella Archbold in this Mother’s Day special edition. Jacinta is a journalist, presenter and author and has also been a guest on the Powerful Stories podcast. As a mum of two young boys so she also knows a thing or two about the juggle.

Bella, from 9 months old, has been a part of the team as Tory was a single mother who ran her global business Torstar, so the juggle was real! ‘It was tough, it was unexpected but we made it work and I often look back and wonder how I did it’ says Tory. So, what was this experience like for Bella? ‘Having a strong female advocate in my life definitely helped shape me into the person I am today because Mum showed me the value of strong will power – she inspires me to be a strong as she is. Without that, I wouldn’t be the woman I am today.’ 

After years of trauma and wearing two masks both Bella and Tory shared their powerful story in Marie Claire Magazine a few years ago. Bella has been strengthened through the tough times they have experienced together. Tory says, ‘I told her to trust me, trust the process and trust herself. But we did the hard work to get there. And, it makes me happy to know that she did and is better for it.’ It all came back to communication. Tory explains ‘I sat Bella down and asked her – what do you want and what can I create for you that is going to give you a foundation, not only as you move into your teens but as you move into adulthood, and as you form your own relationships.’ Tory discovered that during the process no one was listening to Bella ‘but I made a promise that I would always listen to her.’ Bella shares that ‘I’m so glad that I was part of the process otherwise I would have been oblivious and I wouldn’t be who I am today.’

Bella and Tory have a unique bond and mutual respect for each other. They sat down and discussed what they wanted family life would look like, for them both and into the future. ‘the number one thing that came out for us was that we wanted unconditional love. We had the opportunity to create a platform for the next generation to feel empowered to find their place in the world.’ says Tory. 

So, what is it that Bella admires most about her mum? ‘Her passion for everything she does. The communication she has with me and our bond, and her love for everyone and everything she does. Because without those three things she wouldn’t be who she is today.’ 

‘Bella grew up with a working mum and from a very young age she was very switched on and would tell me who I needed to connect with’ says Tory ‘and I’ve always said to her it is so good to make mistakes – because you only make them once - and when you learn from those lessons you level-up.’ So, does Bella have regrets about how her childhood played out? ‘I’m very grateful for the experiences I had as a child’ says Bella, ‘without experience you can’t be who you are – you can’t be your true self. Everything you go through is one step forward into becoming a better version of yourself.’

And finally, we get a snapshot of Jacinta’s new book coming out in July 2021 – ‘A Single Mothers Social Club’ where she interviews over 40 single mums to share their story. 

So, sit back and enjoy an insight into this powerful mother Daughter duo – Tory and Bella Archbold. 

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Catchup on Jacinta’s episode of the Powerful Stories Podcast here

In this episode of the Powerful Stories Podcast, the tables are turned as our good friend Jacinta Tynan interviews Tory and daughter Bella Archbold in this Mother&rsquo;s Day special edition. Jacinta is a journalist, presenter and author and has also been a guest on the Powerful Stories podcast. As a mum of two young boys so she also knows a thing or two about the juggle.
Bella, from 9 months old, has been a part of the team as Tory was a single mother who ran her global business Torstar, so the juggle was real! &lsquo;It was tough, it was unexpected but we made it work and I often look back and wonder how I did it&rsquo; says Tory. So, what was this experience like for Bella? &lsquo;Having a strong female advocate in my life definitely helped shape me into the person I am today because Mum showed me the value of strong will power &ndash; she inspires me to be a strong as she is. Without that, I wouldn&rsquo;t be the woman I am today.&rsquo;&nbsp;
After years of trauma and wearing two masks both Bella and Tory shared their powerful story in Marie Claire Magazine a few years ago. Bella has been strengthened through the tough times they have experienced together. Tory says, &lsquo;I told her to trust me, trust the process and trust herself. But we did the hard work to get there. And, it makes me happy to know that she did and is better for it.&rsquo; It all came back to communication. Tory explains &lsquo;I sat Bella down and asked her &ndash; what do you want and what can I create for you that is going to give you a foundation, not only as you move into your teens but as you move into adulthood, and as you form your own relationships.&rsquo; Tory discovered that during the process no one was listening to Bella &lsquo;but I made a promise that I would always listen to her.&rsquo; Bella shares that &lsquo;I&rsquo;m so glad that I was part of the process otherwise I would have been oblivious and I wouldn&rsquo;t be who I am today.&rsquo;
Bella and Tory have a unique bond and mutual respect for each other. They sat down and discussed what they wanted family life would look like, for them both and into the future. &lsquo;the number one thing that came out for us was that we wanted unconditional love. We had the opportunity to create a platform for the next generation to feel empowered to find their place in the world.&rsquo; says Tory.&nbsp;
So, what is it that Bella admires most about her mum? &lsquo;Her passion for everything she does. The communication she has with me and our bond, and her love for everyone and everything she does. Because without those three things she wouldn&rsquo;t be who she is today.&rsquo;&nbsp;
&lsquo;Bella grew up with a working mum and from a very young age she was very switched on and would tell me who I needed to connect with&rsquo; says Tory &lsquo;and I&rsquo;ve always said to her it is so good to make mistakes &ndash; because you only make them once - and when you learn from those lessons you level-up.&rsquo; So, does Bella have regrets about how her childhood played out? &lsquo;I&rsquo;m very grateful for the experiences I had as a child&rsquo; says Bella, &lsquo;without experience you can&rsquo;t be who you are &ndash; you can&rsquo;t be your true self. Everything you go through is one step forward into becoming a better version of yourself.&rsquo;
And finally, we get a snapshot of Jacinta&rsquo;s new book coming out in July 2021 &ndash; &lsquo;A Single Mothers Social Club&rsquo; where she interviews over 40 single mums to share their story.&nbsp;
So, sit back and enjoy an insight into this powerful mother Daughter duo &ndash; Tory and Bella Archbold.&nbsp;
Links:
Sign up to the Powerful Steps <a href="https://powerful-steps.com/coffee-challenge/&nbsp;">#coffeechallenge</a> to gain Tory&rsquo;s proven formula for building a global network, with three coffee dates a week. It&rsquo;s how she connected with the guests on this podcast. Each one is an authentic and trusted connection &nbsp;<a href="https://powerful-steps.com/&nbsp;">Powerful Steps</a>
Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/powerfulsteps/&nbsp;">@powerfulsteps</a> on Instagram&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/powerfulsteps/">Powerful Steps on LinkedIn</a>
Catchup on Jacinta&rsquo;s episode of the Powerful Stories Podcast <a href="https://powerful-steps.com/">here</a>

Powerful Stories is where leaders, founders, and cultural change-makers share the conversations that shaped who they are and the legacy they are here to build.

Hosted by global brand and leadership strategist Tory Archbold, this podcast goes beyond surface-level success to uncover the defining moments, decisions, and truths that drive real power and lasting impact.

Each episode features influential women and men across business, media, and global leadership, revealing not just what they’ve achieved, but how they think, lead, navigate complexity, and rise when it matters most.

This is not about inspiration.

It’s about transformation.

If you’re ready to own your voice, expand your leadership, and step into your next level this is the room you want to be in.

Explore more at powerful-steps.com

Powerful Stories is where leaders, founders, and cultural change-makers share the conversations that shaped who they are and the legacy they are here to build.
Hosted by global brand and leadership strategist Tory Archbold, this podcast goes beyond surface-level success to uncover the defining moments, decisions, and truths that drive real power and lasting impact.
Each episode features influential women and men across business, media, and global leadership, revealing not just what they&rsquo;ve achieved, but how they think, lead, navigate complexity, and rise when it matters most.
This is not about inspiration.
It&rsquo;s about transformation.
If you&rsquo;re ready to own your voice, expand your leadership, and step into your next level this is the room you want to be in.
Explore more at powerful-steps.com

Step into the shoes of powerful women and discover how they earned their success.

Powerful Stories with Tory Archbold

Powerful Stories with Tory Archbold. One of Australia’s top female entrepreneurs and CEOs, Tory Archbold knows that just as our stories have the power to shape us, so we have the power to shape our stories. Having attained global recognition through her businesses Torstar and Powerful Steps, now Tory is stepping back to connect with the powerful stories of extraordinary women—their highs and lows, near misses and great wins. From entrepreneurs to CEOs to influencers and beyond, women open up to Tory about the powerful steps they’ve taken, and the sacrifices they’ve made, to achieve their business goals. These compelling stories aren’t just great listening. They invite listeners to step up and take hold of their own power. Find out more at www.powerful-steps.com

Powerful Stories with Tory Archbold. One of Australia&rsquo;s top female entrepreneurs and CEOs, Tory Archbold knows that just as our stories have the power to shape us, so we have the power to shape our stories. Having attained global recognition through her businesses Torstar and Powerful Steps, now Tory is stepping back to connect with the powerful stories of extraordinary women&mdash;their highs and lows, near misses and great wins. From entrepreneurs to CEOs to influencers and beyond, women open up to Tory about the powerful steps they&rsquo;ve taken, and the sacrifices they&rsquo;ve made, to achieve their business goals. These compelling stories aren&rsquo;t just great listening. They invite listeners to step up and take hold of their own power. Find out more at <a href="http://www.powerful-steps.com">www.powerful-steps.com</a>