11 powerful women. 11 personal stories. 1 unforgettable book about redefining success on your own terms.
SHIRLEYANN HAIG
Shirleyann brought this project to life with heart, vision, and a fierce belief in the power of women's stories. As the curator of Limitless, her mission was clear, to give space for truth, transformation, and unapologetic success.
11 Women. 11 Stories. One Limitless Mission.
11 Women. 11 Stories.
One Limitless Mission.
These are the voices behind Limitless. Entrepreneurs, mothers, visionaries, survivors, each of them has rewritten the meaning of success in their own way. Dive into their chapters and discover what happens when women stop playing small.
MEET THE AUTHOR OF:
ADELE HOLLYWOOD
In this powerful and deeply personal chapter, Adele Hollywood shares her remarkable journey from young single mum in a low-paid job to founder of the award-winning social care organisation, Unity Lives.
With warmth and honesty, Adele reflects on the defining moments that shaped her path; grieving the tragic loss of her mum, rebuilding after her divorce, battling imposter syndrome, and ultimately taking a leap of faith to create a business rooted in compassion and purpose.
Adele doesn’t sugar-coat the setbacks that came with launching Unity Lives in 2022. Instead, she invites the reader into her world: one filled with love for her daughters, humour in the darkest moments, and a fierce determination to build something better for her family, her staff, and the people they care for.
Through every challenge, Adele reminds us that you don’t need a perfect plan to build something meaningful, you just need heart, hustle, and the courage to believe you’re enough.
INSTAGRAM: @UNITYLIVESLTD
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AMMY BINING
It'll never happen to me! A true story of a woman who thought she had it all under control, until one ordinary day turned into a life-changing event. After collapsing with chest pain, she was told she’d had a heart attack. Eventually being diagnosed with Myocarditis, she realised that this was just the beginning. As a mother to two young children, she faced her deepest fear...not being there for them. Through hospital stays, emotional turmoil and unanswered medical questions, she found a new kind of strength.
The experience became her wake-up call. A chance to redefine her life, to step away from her employed job and launch her own business. Reflecting on motherhood, financial independence, and personal growth, It’ll Never Happen to Me! is a moving story of resilience, motherhood, financial freedom, and the extraordinary strength we discover in our darkest moments.
INSTAGRAM: @AMMYBINING
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ANDREA MAPPOURIDIS
Andrea Mappouridis shares her inspiring journey from growing up in a close-knit Greek Cypriot community in Liverpool to building Revitalaser, an award-winning medical skin spa and clinic with international recognition. With over 30 years in the industry, Andrea’s chapter reflects her deep-rooted values of resilience, humility, and care, instilled in her by her hardworking mother.
Her story weaves together the dedication it took to grow a successful business, the importance of family, and the joy she finds in life’s simple moments, especially as a proud wife, mother, and now grandmother to her beloved Phoebe.
Andrea reflects on the power of helping others feel confident in their own skin and her hopes for a future filled with balance, travel, and legacy. Her chapter is a heartfelt tribute to building a life of purpose and a business that uplifts others, one client, and one kind moment, at a time.
INSTAGRAM: @REVITALASER
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DEBS PATERSON
In this empowering chapter, the author shares her journey from being told she wasn’t “clever enough” to be a physiotherapist to becoming a successful business owner in the health and wellness sector. Fuelled by passion rather than a perfect plan, she embraced every opportunity life threw her way, proving that determination can take you far beyond other people’s expectations.
Describing herself as an “accidental entrepreneur,” she reflects on how a deep desire to help others sparked a mission to empower people to take control of their bodies, health, and lives. With raw honesty, she explores the highs and lows of building a purpose-driven business, the lessons learned, and the resilience it took to keep going when things got tough.
Her story is a testament to following your passion, silencing the doubters, and showing up fully, even when the road ahead isn’t clear.
INSTAGRAM: @PILATESBYPHYSIO
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FELICITY DEAN
Felicity, known to many as Fliss, grew up on the Wirral facing the challenges of a learning disability that left her feeling uninspired and unsupported in school. Determined not to be defined by early struggles, she discovered the thrill of financial independence and made a vow to carve her own path to success.
Gaining valuable experience and knowledge in the corporate world, Fliss later took time to travel and reconnect with herself before returning with renewed purpose. Her entrepreneurial journey began with the launch of Flissy's Coffee Shop in Thurstaston – a quirky, welcoming space that quickly found local success.
Building on that momentum, she opened Flissy's @ The Station and two charming holiday cottages in the scenic village of Park Gate. Passionate about business and driven by a desire to support others, Fliss has become an inspiring figure, proof that with grit, resilience and vision, it’s possible to thrive even when the odds are stacked against you.
INSTAGRAM: FLISSYSCOFFEESHOP BUSINESSCONSULTINGBYFLISSY
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HARRIET WIGNALL-PARRY
In this empowering chapter, Harriet, a seasoned chartered accountant and devoted mother shares her transformative journey through the often rigid world of finance into a life filled with purpose, passion, and impact.
With over 14 years of experience and qualifications from AAT and ACCA, Harriet has climbed the ranks to senior positions in both traditional and online accountancy practices. Yet, her story is not just one of career success, but of courage guided by a deeper mission to support others in achieving their dreams.
Harriet opens up about the challenges of juggling motherhood with ambition, especially as a woman in a male-dominated industry. She reflects on the moments that tested her resilience and the mindset shifts that helped her turn obstacles into opportunities. Her commitment to financial education and giving back shines through her work with Inspiring Minds Group CIC, where she champions essential life skills for young people, empowering the next generation to take control of their financial futures.
INSTAGRAM: HPCACCOUNTANCY
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JOANNE WORMALD
In Untethered: The Weight of What We’ve Invested, Joanne shares a raw and honest account of walking away from a life that no longer fit—through postnatal depression, divorce, and ultimately leaving her career to start a business from her kitchen table.
This chapter explores identity, loss, and the courage it takes to change direction, especially when we’ve already given so much.
Her journey led to the founding of Select Training Community Interest Company, an award-winning organisation delivering accredited Mental Health First Aid training (Levels 1–3) across workplaces and communities. The company also provides tailored support for children and families, promoting emotional wellbeing and resilience at every level of society.
At its heart, her story is a powerful reminder that we don’t owe our future to our past. What matters most is not what we’ve spent—but the freedom to choose ourselves and move forward.
INSTAGRAM: @SELECTTRAININGCIC
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KATIE BOWATER
Katie Bowater transitioned from athlete to entrepreneur after injuries led her to rethink her future. Raised in a supportive, hard-working family, Katie learned the value of persistence, trying new things and starting over without fear.
Today, she runs multiple businesses, invests in property, teaches young people financial education and most recently founded Young Entrepreneurs Club – a growing community supporting young people in business.
Katie is on a mission to make business a less lonely, more accessible venture by hosting networking, wellbeing and social events for 18–35 year old entrepreneurs to connect, collaborate and support one another. Her story is proof that you make your own luck in life. It’s not something you wait around for, it’s something you build with action, mindset and consistency.
INSTAGRAM: YOUNGENTREPRENEURSCLUBLTD
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SARAH MEADOWCROFT
Sarah is a 45-year-old entrepreneur, experiential travel columnist, and passionate explorer with a deep love for the polar regions. Antarctica holds a special place in her heart.
As a neurodivergent woman and mother to two neurodivergent adult children, Sarah understands the power of resilience and difference.
Sarah contributed her chapter to this book to inspire women who have suffered—especially those overcoming domestic violence—to show that no matter how deep the struggle, it’s possible to rise again, stronger than before.
Her journey is a testament to the truth that from the ashes, we can become something extraordinary.
INSTAGRAM: SARAHCHILLSEEKER
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SHIRLEYANN HAIG
In this powerful chapter, Shirleyann Haig shares the raw, unfiltered truth of what it means to rebuild your life from the ashes.
Once a high-flying career woman with a six-figure salary, Shirleyann had ticked all the boxes society defines as “success.” But in the space of just six months, everything crumbled – her marriage, her job, her income, and her sense of identity, all while raising two neurodivergent sons who were being repeatedly excluded from school.
With her world in chaos and her confidence shattered, she turned inward, and then upward. Drawing strength from her love for her children and her deep belief in possibility, Shirleyann used property investment, a skill she’d quietly been building on the side, as her life raft.
She clawed her way back, not just to survive, but to thrive. She became a multiple business owner, coach, mentor, and advocate for women and families like hers. Her story is a lesson in resilience, reinvention, and the quiet power of choosing to rise when everything around you tells you to fall. A reminder that sometimes, losing everything is the very thing that sets you free.
INSTAGRAM: @SHIRLEYANNHAIG @INSPIRING_WOMEN_WIRRAL @INSPIRING_MINDS_GROUP_CIC @HOMEPROPERTY.SOLUTIONS
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SOPHIE KERR
Raised in an entrepreneurial household there was no space to be lazy. What began as her parents’ idea to build a better life when one business started to dwindle (aka converting an actual swimming pool into a nursery) set the stage for a life soaked in childcare, chaos, and getting to work in the most female dominated industry.
We see her fall for the nursery world early, take a detour through smoky Tenerife bars and timeshare complexes, and somehow come out the other side with a determination to work hard and build an amazing life.
Throwing a husband and two beautiful kids into the mix only added to the desire to become a better leader and seek the guidance of the best coaches like Tony Robbins. This is a wild, warm, and wonderfully real journey from nursery floor to leadership force. Buckle up – the glitter’s just starting to settle.
INSTAGRAM: SOPHIEKERRREOS
What does success really mean?
In a world that tells women to climb the corporate ladder, be perfect parents, and “do it all,” Limitless offers a powerful truth: you get to define success for yourself Each chapter is a reminder that you don’t have to follow someone else's script to live a fulfilled, meaningful, and successful life.
“You don’t need a perfect plan, just heart, hustle, and the courage to believe you’re enough.”
“It’ll never happen to me. Until it did, and I found a new kind of strength.”
“Every client, every moment, every touch, it’s about building confidence, one kind act at a time.”
“They said I wasn’t clever enough. I turned that doubt into determination.”
“I discovered the thrill of financial freedom and made a vow to carve my own path.”
“You don’t have to choose between your dreams and your responsibilities—you can thrive with both.”
“What matters most is not what we’ve spent—but the freedom to choose ourselves.”
“You make your own luck in life. It’s something you build with action, mindset, and consistency.”
“From the ashes, we can become something extraordinary.”
“Losing everything might be the very thing that sets you free.”
“Buckle up—the glitter’s just starting to settle.”
Do you have a story of strength, reinvention, or success on your own terms?
Have you overcome challenges, broken the mould, or built something you’re proud of?
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