The Remote CEO Life Podcast
I’m Sophie Biggerstaff, an online business mentor, 2x podcast host, e-commerce founder, mental health advocate, and full-time digital nomad. 🙋♀️
After spending 13 years in the corporate world working with major fashion brands like Ralph Lauren, Burberry, and Kate Spade, I broke free from the conventional 9-to-5 to chase my dream of living and working anywhere in the world. 🌍
Now, I’m on a mission to help aspiring entrepreneurs build businesses that provide the freedom to live life on their own terms.
Through actionable advice, personal experiences, and expert insights, my podcast is dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs (and aspiring entrepreneurs) as they step into their role as CEO of their own online businesses.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow your online business, here you’ll find the inspiration and guidance you need to build a life that’s authentically aligned with your goals.
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The Remote CEO Life Podcast
Running a Social Impact Brand While Navigating Mental Health With Tony O'Neil
What happens when your business is rooted in purpose - but your own wellbeing starts to suffer?
In this episode, I’m joined by Tony O’Neil, founder of Animalia Apparel - a Glasgow-based fightwear brand with a powerful social heartbeat. Tony started Animalia after working in youth sports development and seeing first-hand how much his local community needed more support and connection.
Now, he partners with world-class fighters, reinvests profits into youth-led community activities, and even invites locals to help design products. But behind the impact is a raw, honest story of what it really takes to build a business while managing poor mental health.
In this episode, we talk about:
- The origin story of Animalia and its community-driven mission
- What it’s like to fall into entrepreneurship without a clear roadmap
- How Tony navigated burnout and mental health challenges while leading a brand
- Why your wellbeing must come first — even when others are relying on you
- The power of going back to basics and building stronger business foundations
Whether you're running a mission-led brand or just need a reminder that it's okay to slow down - this episode is honest, human, and full of heart.
🥋 Check out Animalia Apparel:
- Website: animaliaapparel.co.uk
- Instagram: @animalia_apparel
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About The Remote CEO Podcast:
This podcast is for freedom-seeking online entrepreneurs, offering practical, actionable advice to help you step up into your new role as CEO by building an online business that works for you - not one you work for.
Hosted by Sophie Biggerstaff, an online business mentor, e-commerce founder, mental health advocate, and full-time digital nomad. 🙋♀️
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