In this episode of The Courage to Continue, Ella Geaney shares a powerful conversation about leadership, resilience, and the life-changing lessons that can emerge from adversity.

Ella shares her journey as a female business owner in a traditionally male-dominated industry, the challenges of building and leading a team of more than sixty people, and the importance of creating a workplace culture built on trust, flexibility, and genuine care for people. The conversation explores burnout, the pressures of business ownership, the value of self-care, and why success should never come at the expense of family and wellbeing.

Ella also opens up about her melanoma diagnosis, the major surgery that followed, and the profound perspective shift that came from stepping away from her business to focus on her health. Together, Nina and Ella discuss the importance of listening to your body, asking for help, being present for life's important moments, and creating a business that can thrive without sacrificing yourself in the process.

Please note this week's episode contains discussions around cancer, melanoma, surgery, mental health, depression, burnout, and serious health challenges. Please listen with care.

Connect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ninapmp/

or email nina@pm.partners

In this episode of The Courage to Continue, Ella Geaney shares a powerful conversation about leadership, resilience, and the life-changing lessons that can emerge from adversity.
Ella shares her journey as a female business owner in a traditionally male-dominated industry, the challenges of building and leading a team of more than sixty people, and the importance of creating a workplace culture built on trust, flexibility, and genuine care for people. The conversation explores burnout, the pressures of business ownership, the value of self-care, and why success should never come at the expense of family and wellbeing.
Ella also opens up about her melanoma diagnosis, the major surgery that followed, and the profound perspective shift that came from stepping away from her business to focus on her health. Together, Nina and Ella discuss the importance of listening to your body, asking for help, being present for life's important moments, and creating a business that can thrive without sacrificing yourself in the process.
Please note this week's episode contains discussions around cancer, melanoma, surgery, mental health, depression, burnout, and serious health challenges. Please listen with care.
Connect with me on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninapmp/">www.linkedin.com/in/ninapmp/</a>
or email nina@pm.partners

The Courage to Continue is a podcast exploring the human stories behind resilience, perspective, and purposeful leadership.

Hosted by Nina Sutton, the show features honest conversations with people who have been shaped by adversity — not defined by it. These are leaders, founders, creatives, and change-makers who open up about the moments behind the titles: the uncertainty, the pressure, the missteps, and the quiet decisions that changed how they lead.

This podcast isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about navigating life and leadership in real time — leading through change, staying grounded under pressure, and continuing forward when confidence wobbles or clarity feels just out of reach.

This podcast is for you if…


You’re a leader who doesn’t relate to “perfect” leadership narratives


You want real conversations, not rehearsed advice


You’re carrying responsibility and want perspective, not platitudes


You’re curious about what actually builds resilience and trust


You value growth, self-awareness, and leading with integrity

Follow & subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & YouTube.

Contact: nina@pm.partners

The Courage to Continue&nbsp;is a podcast exploring the human stories behind resilience, perspective, and purposeful leadership.
Hosted by Nina Sutton, the show features honest conversations with people who have been shaped by adversity &mdash; not defined by it. These are leaders, founders, creatives, and change-makers who open up about the moments behind the titles: the uncertainty, the pressure, the missteps, and the quiet decisions that changed how they lead.
This podcast isn&rsquo;t about having all the answers. It&rsquo;s about navigating life and leadership in real time &mdash; leading through change, staying grounded under pressure, and continuing forward when confidence wobbles or clarity feels just out of reach.
This podcast is for you if&hellip;
<ul>
<li>
You&rsquo;re a leader who doesn&rsquo;t relate to &ldquo;perfect&rdquo; leadership narratives
</li>
<li>
You want real conversations, not rehearsed advice
</li>
<li>
You&rsquo;re carrying responsibility and want perspective, not platitudes
</li>
<li>
You&rsquo;re curious about what actually builds resilience and trust
</li>
<li>
You value growth, self-awareness, and leading with integrity
</li>
</ul>
Follow &amp; subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify &amp; YouTube.
Contact:&nbsp;nina@pm.partners