Made to Fly
If your life looks great on the outside but feels off on the inside, Made to Fly is for you. It’s time to stop settling—and start soaring.
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Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
In this calming solo episode of Made to Fly, Serena Dodd brings mindfulness down to earth - no meditation cushions or forest retreats required. Using vivid real-life examples (like finding peace at a chaotic train station), she shares simple, accessible ways to quiet your mind and come back to the present moment. From noticing your breath to savouring a sip of coffee, Serena shows how small, intentional pauses can shift stress into calm and help you reconnect with yourself. If life feels too fast or too noisy, this episode is a gentle invitation to find peace in the now.
Made to Fly is for those who’ve built a life that looks great on the outside—but quietly feels off on the inside. If you're feeling restless, stuck, or like you’re sleepwalking through a life that technically works but no longer feels like your own, you're not alone—and you're not ungrateful. You're ready for something more.
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About Serena Dodd
Serena Dodd isn’t here to sell you a dream life. She’s here to help you reclaim the one you already have; the one that quietly stopped feeling like yours somewhere along the way. After years in high-level corporate leadership, Serena hit the wall many driven women know too well: the life that looked perfect on paper but left her numb inside. She walked away, asked better questions, and built something truer.
Now she helps others do the same, not with hustle or hype, but with clarity, compassion, and real talk. Through coaching, workshops, and her Made to Fly podcast, Serena guides thoughtful, high-achieving women out of autopilot and back into alignment with who they really are. No glitter. Just grounded, brave change.
Learn more at serenadodd.com.
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Weaknesses don't always need to be worked on, focus on the strengths.
In this uplifting solo episode of Made to Fly, Serena Dodd invites you to flip the script on self-improvement. Instead of obsessing over weaknesses, she shows you how to amplify your strengths—those natural sparks that energize you and make you feel alive. Through vivid imagery, personal stories, and practical tools from strength psychology, Serena reveals how leaning into what’s already working can boost confidence, resilience, and joy. If you’ve ever felt weighed down by what you’re “not good at,” this episode is your reminder that your aliveness lives in what lights you up
🔗 Links to resources:
VIA Character Strengths (Free Survey): https://www.viacharacter.org/
Gallup CliftonStrengths (Paid Assessment): https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/home.aspx
Made to Fly is for those who’ve built a life that looks great on the outside—but quietly feels off on the inside. If you're feeling restless, stuck, or like you’re sleepwalking through a life that technically works but no longer feels like your own, you're not alone—and you're not ungrateful. You're ready for something more.
Coaches: Join us at Fly: The Coaches Network: https://wearefly.com/
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About Serena Dodd
Serena Dodd isn’t here to sell you a dream life. She’s here to help you reclaim the one you already have; the one that quietly stopped feeling like yours somewhere along the way. After years in high-level corporate leadership, Serena hit the wall many driven women know too well: the life that looked perfect on paper but left her numb inside. She walked away, asked better questions, and built something truer.
Now she helps others do the same, not with hustle or hype, but with clarity, compassion, and real talk. Through coaching, workshops, and her Made to Fly podcast, Serena guides thoughtful, high-achieving women out of autopilot and back into alignment with who they really are. No glitter. Just grounded, brave change.
Learn more at serenadodd.com.
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Gayle is the heart and founder of Gayle Cole Mind, Body, Soul — a holistic wellness brand created to help others rise from life’s challenges and step into their true potential.
Her story is one of resilience. From facing adversity at a young age, Gayle transformed her struggles into strength, becoming a passionate advocate for healing, growth, and empowerment. Guided by her own lived experience, she trained in mindset coaching, fitness, and energy healing, bringing together science and soul to create a truly holistic path to wellbeing.
Today, Gayle is passionate about empowering others to find balance, reconnect with themselves, and unlock the inner magic they didn’t even realise was waiting within. Through her workshops, sound baths, coaching, and healing practices, she reminds us that it’s possible to rise, to thrive, and to live a life fuelled by purpose and joy.
🔗Links:
🌿 Gayle's Website: www.GayleColeMindBodySoul.com
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About Serena DoddSerena Dodd isn’t here to sell you a dream life. She’s here to help you reclaim the one you already have; the one that quietly stopped feeling like yours somewhere along the way. After years in high-level corporate leadership, Serena hit the wall many driven women know too well: the life that looked perfect on paper but left her numb inside. She walked away, asked better questions, and built something truer.
Now she helps others do the same, not with hustle or hype, but with clarity, compassion, and real talk. Through coaching, workshops, and her Made to Fly podcast, Serena guides thoughtful, high-achieving women out of autopilot and back into alignment with who they really are. No glitter. Just grounded, brave change.
Learn more at serenadodd.com.
Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
In this heartfelt episode, Serena reconnects with long time friend Zoë Willis - mum of five, home-schooler, and founder of Real Life Real Kitchen.
Together they explore the messy, beautiful realities of motherhood: from the myth of the “perfect parent” to the invisible skills required to run a home, and the freedom that comes with embracing imperfection. Zoë shares how she turned chaos into rhythm, why “team effort” is essential, and how mothers can reclaim both confidence and joy. This conversation is an empowering reminder that family life doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful - and that sometimes, saying "no" is the most loving choice of all.
🔗Links:
Zoe's Website: https://realliferealkitchen.com/
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About Serena DoddSerena Dodd isn’t here to sell you a dream life. She’s here to help you reclaim the one you already have; the one that quietly stopped feeling like yours somewhere along the way. After years in high-level corporate leadership, Serena hit the wall many driven women know too well: the life that looked perfect on paper but left her numb inside. She walked away, asked better questions, and built something truer.
Now she helps others do the same, not with hustle or hype, but with clarity, compassion, and real talk. Through coaching, workshops, and her Made to Fly podcast, Serena guides thoughtful, high-achieving women out of autopilot and back into alignment with who they really are. No glitter. Just grounded, brave change.
Learn more at serenadodd.com.
Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
Alex Merry is the Founder of MicDrop, a public speaking community that helps founders, solopreneurs, and thought leaders get clear on their message, build their personal brand, and get paid to speak.
A former start-up COO and Founder of TEDxClapham, Alex is the go-to public speaking coach for the leaders of some of fastest-growing startups and scale-ups in the world. He’s helped founders raise over £300M in funding, worked on talks that have changed government legislation, and helped craft messages that have gone viral online.
What makes him different? His expertise lies in messaging strategy, not just stage presence - helping leaders articulate their ideas in a way that cuts through the noise, builds authority, and drives action.
🔗Links:
Website: https://alexmerry.com/
The Benjamin Zander TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9LCwI5iErE&feature=youtu.be
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About Serena DoddSerena Dodd isn’t here to sell you a dream life. She’s here to help you reclaim the one you already have; the one that quietly stopped feeling like yours somewhere along the way. After years in high-level corporate leadership, Serena hit the wall many driven women know too well: the life that looked perfect on paper but left her numb inside. She walked away, asked better questions, and built something truer.
Now she helps others do the same, not with hustle or hype, but with clarity, compassion, and real talk. Through coaching, workshops, and her Made to Fly podcast, Serena guides thoughtful, high-achieving women out of autopilot and back into alignment with who they really are. No glitter. Just grounded, brave change.
Learn more at serenadodd.com.
Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
Made to Fly is for those who’ve built a life that looks great on the outside—but quietly feels off on the inside. If you're feeling restless, stuck, or like you’re sleepwalking through a life that technically works but no longer feels like your own, you're not alone—and you're not ungrateful. You're ready for something more.
In this solo episode of Made to Fly, Serena dives deep into the heart of why so many of us feel flat, restless, or stuck - uncovering the difference between meaning and purpose.
With relatable stories and practical reflection prompts, she explores how meaningful moments shape our sense of value while purpose gives us direction and momentum.
From reframing past struggles to spotting the clues already hidden in your own life, this conversation is an empowering reminder that you’re not broken - you may just be missing your “why.” If you’ve ever asked yourself “Is this it?”, this episode will help you find the first spark back to feeling alive.
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About Serena Dodd
Serena Dodd isn’t here to sell you a dream life. She’s here to help you reclaim the one you already have; the one that quietly stopped feeling like yours somewhere along the way. After years in high-level corporate leadership, Serena hit the wall many driven women know too well: the life that looked perfect on paper but left her numb inside. She walked away, asked better questions, and built something truer.
Now she helps others do the same, not with hustle or hype, but with clarity, compassion, and real talk. Through coaching, workshops, and her Made to Fly podcast, Serena guides thoughtful, high-achieving women out of autopilot and back into alignment with who they really are. No glitter. Just grounded, brave change.
Learn more at serenadodd.com.
Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
Made to Fly is for those who’ve built a life that looks great on the outside—but quietly feels off on the inside. If you're feeling restless, stuck, or like you’re sleepwalking through a life that technically works but no longer feels like your own, you're not alone—and you're not ungrateful. You're ready for something more.
In this episode of Made to Fly, Amy and Alex share their journey from the grey grind of London offices to building a bold new life and businesses in Australia. From launching their brand consultancy StartsWithA (SWA) to creating Really Good Conversations—a card game that sparks connection and active listening—they reveal the messy, courageous, and joy-filled reality of designing life on their own terms. Their story is a reminder that chaos can be beautiful, and that leaning into risk often leads to the most meaningful rewards.
🔗Links:
Really Good Conversations : https://www.reallygoodconversations.co.uk/
StartsWithA (SWA): https://www.startswitha.co/
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About Amy & AlexAmy and Alex are a husband-and-wife duo, co-founders of brand consultancy Starts With A andcreators of Really Good Conversations, the podcast and card game inspiring deeperconnections.
With international brand experience across Europe, the US and Australia, Alex and Amycombine global expertise with a passion for making branding and conversations more human,relatable and impactful.
About Serena Dodd
Serena Dodd isn’t here to sell you a dream life. She’s here to help you reclaim the one you already have; the one that quietly stopped feeling like yours somewhere along the way. After years in high-level corporate leadership, Serena hit the wall many driven women know too well: the life that looked perfect on paper but left her numb inside. She walked away, asked better questions, and built something truer.
Now she helps others do the same, not with hustle or hype, but with clarity, compassion, and real talk. Through coaching, workshops, and her Made to Fly podcast, Serena guides thoughtful, high-achieving women out of autopilot and back into alignment with who they really are. No glitter. Just grounded, brave change.
Learn more at serenadodd.com.
Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
Made to Fly is for those who’ve built a life that looks great on the outside—but quietly feels off on the inside. If you're feeling restless, stuck, or like you’re sleepwalking through a life that technically works but no longer feels like your own, you're not alone—and you're not ungrateful. You're ready for something more.
In this debut episode of Made to Fly, host Serena Dodd - the Aliveness Coach - turns the mic on herself. With honesty and humour, she shares what it feels like to look “successful” on the outside yet quietly feel trapped on the inside, and how she found the courage to reimagine her life. Together with producer Pete, they talk about mental isolation, the myth of success, and why “complete human imperfection” might just be the key to feeling fully alive again. If you’ve ever wondered “is this it?” while ticking all the boxes of success, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and ready for more.
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About Serena Dodd
Serena Dodd isn’t here to sell you a dream life. She’s here to help you reclaim the one you already have; the one that quietly stopped feeling like yours somewhere along the way. After years in high-level corporate leadership, Serena hit the wall many driven women know too well: the life that looked perfect on paper but left her numb inside. She walked away, asked better questions, and built something truer.
Now she helps others do the same, not with hustle or hype, but with clarity, compassion, and real talk. Through coaching, workshops, and her Made to Fly podcast, Serena guides thoughtful, high-achieving women out of autopilot and back into alignment with who they really are. No glitter. Just grounded, brave change.
Learn more at serenadodd.com.
Monday Jul 21, 2025
Monday Jul 21, 2025
Made to Fly is for those who’ve built a life that looks great on the outside—but quietly feels off on the inside. If you're feeling restless, stuck, or like you’re sleepwalking through a life that technically works but no longer feels like your own, you're not alone—and you're not ungrateful. You're ready for something more.
During this pre-season trailer you'll hear more about the upcoming episodes.
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About Serena Dodd
Serena Dodd isn’t here to sell you a dream life. She’s here to help you reclaim the one you already have; the one that quietly stopped feeling like yours somewhere along the way. After years in high-level corporate leadership, Serena hit the wall many driven women know too well: the life that looked perfect on paper but left her numb inside. She walked away, asked better questions, and built something truer.
Now she helps others do the same, not with hustle or hype, but with clarity, compassion, and real talk. Through coaching, workshops, and her Made to Fly podcast, Serena guides thoughtful, high-achieving women out of autopilot and back into alignment with who they really are. No glitter. Just grounded, brave change.
Learn more at serenadodd.com.