The Self Employed Mum Podcast
54 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago -Motherhood & Entrepreneurship unleased: The raw, honest truths of what it takes to be a mum and an entrepreneur. Told by the women juggling ALL the plates- and living to tell the tale.
Running a business while raising small humans is whole different ballgame. If you, like me, and I’m in the thick of it right now- this podcast is for you. About you. By you.
Hosted by me: Rhiannon Louden, mum of two small humans (and two rescue pets), CEO of two small businesses, and a Canadian expat living in Scotland. Professionally I'm a photographer, branding expert and writer and at this point in my life, conversations on feminism, motherhood, the female experience and "having it all" are so important to me.
My guests? Women who are entrepreneurs and also mums. That's the criteria!
"The Self Employed Mum Podcast"shares stories, tips and perspective from female entrepreneurs who are also mums- and the topics we cover will be related specifically to the challenges of running a business while raising children.
Episodes air Wednesdays at 9 am, bi-weekly.
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Episodes
EP: 44 The postnatal period, motherhood and why new mums need more support
June 19, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBThere is SO much pressure on new mums to be perfect- to love every minute of that newborn stage, to do everything “right”, for all of it to feel natural and beautiful. So when it doesn’t, and the tough stuff crops up, we feel like we are doing something wrong. Like we weren’t meant to be mums. Like we are failing. On next week’s episode of The Self Employed Mum 🎙️ I chat with Susie Dale of @matrescence_club and it’s easily the most honest, real, raw chat about motherhood I’ve ever shared. ...
Episode 43: How to Keep Your Business Running When Life Gets Hard
May 29, 2024 12:03 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBMini episode: How to keep your business afloat when sh*t gets tough How do you keep your business going when you're dealing with big things in your personal life? Whether it's grief, stress, change or all of the above, it's incredibly challenging to stay on top of everything as a business owner when the sh*t has hit the fan. This is probably the most personal episode I've ever recorded- as the past eight months have been really tough for me and I've learned a lot about what to do (and what...
EP42: How to make your small business stand out with Brand Designer & Illustrator Emmelie Coulson
March 13, 2024 09:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBIf you want to succeed as a small business, you need to find a way to stand out. So how do you actually do that? How do you figure out what it is that makes you unique, and find the confidence to show it? 🎙️This week’s episode of The Self Employed Mum Podcast is a special one as it’s with one of the most creative and talented people I know- and also one of my best friends! I’m joined by Brand Designer and Illustrator Emmelie Coulson, who specialises in bold and colourful branding for fem...
EP41: How to take charge of your health, prioritise yourself and adapt the way you work with Dr. April Blake
February 28, 2024 07:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBLet's talk about hormones. Whether you deal with an imblanace or disorder, are in the throes of peri-menopause or menopause, are pregnant/breastfeeding/in the early stages of motherhood or just feel really affected by hormonal changes at different points in the month- dealing with hormones is no easy feat. 🎙️This week’s episode of The Self Employed Mum Podcast is a very educational conversation with Dr. April Blake, Naturopathic Doctor and Women's Health Specialist and it is FULL of inform...
Episode 40: Why celebrating your wins and finding your community matters (especially as an entrepreneur)
February 14, 2024 09:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBMini episode: Let's talk about why we need to celebrate Galentine's Day and celebrate YOU! I'm flying solo this Valentine's Day episode to talk about two different kinds of love: self love (I'm talking pride and self care here, not the racy stuff!) and friendship- the real, there for you through the toughest stuff kind of pals. This episode is all about the importance of: finding your people (ie. a community of likeminded female entrepreneurs), celebrating YOU and your progress, and making...
EP: 39 How to manage your time and find more hours for the things you love with Sarah Stewart
January 31, 2024 14:31 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBThere are never enough hours in a day. ⌛️ Managing your time is one of the biggest challenges of self employment- especially when you’re also a mum. The good news is, there ARE ways you can make better use of the time you do have- and maybe even find a little for yourself. 🎙️This week’s episode of The Self Employed Mum Podcast is a very honest conversation with Sarah Stewart, Time Management Coach and it is FULL of tips and advice on reducing overwhelm, increasing productivity and finding...
EP: 38 Reframing Imposter Syndrome and finding growth outside your comfort zone with Kate Flory
January 17, 2024 09:06 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBIs imposter syndrome always a bad thing? 🙇♀️ What if we were to reframe that feeling, and focus on the growth that happens when we step outside our comfort zone instead? 🎙️This week’s episode of The Self Employed Mum Podcast is a very honest conversation with Kate Flory of Kapow Coaching focused on exactly that. Kate has been a coach for over twenty years and as someone who specialises in Confidence Coaching and Mental Fitness and Wellbeing she has seen people from all walks of life strugg...
EP 37: Small Fish Big Pod becomes The Self Employed Mum
January 09, 2024 14:09 - 8 minutes - 7.72 MBSmall Fish Big Pod is now The Self Employed Mum Podcast! The podcast is shifting focus- from a female entrepreneurship podcast to a podcast specifically for entrepreneurs who are also mums. I thought about this a lot, as I don’t want to leave anyone out- I really don’t want to separate women into different categories as we are all figuring this out together. But running a business while raising small humans is an entirely different ballgame and for those of us who are in the thick of it r...
EP36: Decluttering your space- and your business mind- with Elaine McKinlay
August 23, 2023 09:22 - 1 hour - 180 MBClutter- it's hard to avoid it when you're busy and juggling ALL the plates. For some of us, it's physical clutter in our space. For others, it might be mental clutte. Or disorganization in our business or schedule. For manby of us (me!) it can feel like all of the above. the good news is- if you acknowledge it, and start working on the causes we CAN start decluttering our lives... and that's what this episode is all about. This week I chat with Home & Lifestyle Coach and Professional Or...
EP35- Self limiting beliefs, how they hold us back and creating better ways to speak to ourselves with Karen Leigh
July 05, 2023 11:19 - 54 minutes - 124 MBSelf limiting beliefs: we all have them. And they can hold us back in so many ways, especially when it comes to building and growing our businesses. In this episode I chat with Mindset and Time Line Therapy Coach Karen Leigh, who shares her personal journey to finding her passion and working through her own self limiting beliefs to get to the positive and balanced place she is in today. Karen chats us through where self limiting beliefs come from, how to start addressing them and how to s...
EP 34: The truth about Brand Photography- and how to make it work for your business with Rebecca Holmes
June 19, 2023 22:57 - 1 hour - 164 MBBrand photography- the good, the bad and the NEED to know: if you're a small business owner! I've teamed up with another fabulous brand photographer, Rebecca Holmes, for an honest, open, real heart to heart about all things brand photography. We talk about our clients' concerns and challenges, choosing the right brand photographer for your business, the difference between those of us who specialize in brand photography and those who have just started doing it on a whilm and we share our top ...
Ep 34: The truth about Brand Photography- and how to make it work for your business with Rebecca Holmes
June 19, 2023 22:57 - 1 hour - 164 MBBrand photography- the good, the bad and the NEED to know: if you're a small business owner! I've teamed up with another fabulous brand photographer, Rebecca Holmes, for an honest, open, real heart to heart about all things brand photography. We talk about our clients' concerns and challenges, choosing the right brand photographer for your business, the difference between those of us who specialize in brand photography and those who have just started doing it on a whilm and we share our top ...
EP 33: Why money isn't the root of all evil (and it's ok to make some) with Ray Dodd
June 01, 2023 21:50 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBUncomfortable with the 'money' aspect of running a small business? You're in good company. Most small business owners and freelancers find things like pricing and selling difficult to navigate and uncomfortable to talk about. But they're kind of an important part of running a business- we do need to make a living after all! This episode I interview Money Coach Ray Dodd, who talks us through why many of us have negative perceptions about money, self limiting beliefs surrounding money and our...
Episode 32: Surviving the return from maternity leave (barely)
May 16, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBEpisode 32- the podcast is back for season three, and I'm back from materntiy leave! I've actually been back to work from mat leave for a while, but it's been quite the adjustment around here. This is a solo episode and it's all about my experience with maternity leave as an entrepreneur, and the struggle to find a new normal as I return to work. I talk about hiring a virtual assistant to keep things ticking over, trying to take a "proper" leave from your business and how I staggered my re...
EP 31 SFBP Self Employed Mum Pt 3
November 03, 2021 12:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBEpisode 31 is part three of a new mini series all about Motherhood & Entrepreneurship. This week I’m joined by Marion Elkin-Greener, psychologist, small business owner and mum to three kids (and three dogs too!) We talk through the expectations put on us as women, "having it all" and how to combat the pressure we put on ourselves and better take care of our happiness and wellbeing . Marion shares her personal experience of starting a business while managing a full time career and a busy ho...
EP 30: Part Two- The Self Employed Mum Mini Series
October 13, 2021 14:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBEpisode 30 is part two of a new mini series all about Motherhood & Entrepreneurship. This week I’m joined by Susan Ferguson, long time entrepreneur and mum of three, to chat about finding the elusive work life balance- and the boundaries that we need to create to effectively juggle self employment and motherhood. We share our lessons learned after years in business, why being open and honest on social media is so important, and talk a little bit about the shift we’re seeing in more REAL (an...
EP 29: The Self Employed Mum Mini Series (Part One of Four)
September 29, 2021 19:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBThe Self Employed Mum: Mini Series Part One Episode 29 is part of a new mini series all about Motherhood & Entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship is hard. Motherhood is hard. Pregnancy is hard. What happens when the three collide? This episode is all about planning for maternity leave as a self employed mother or mum to be. I'll share my challenges and experience of going through this twice, from planning for mat leave to maternity pay to outsourcing and everything in between- with lots of hone...
EP28: How to deal with imposter syndrome as an entrepreneur
May 21, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB(BITESIZE EPISODE) Episode 28 deals with a major obstacle for most (if not all) female entrepreneurs: imposter syndrome. 90% of women in the UK have felt held back by imposter syndrome and it is especially prevalent amongst women small business owners. In this episode we'll look at why imposter syndrome affects female entrepreneurs more than men/those in professional careers and how to identify imposter syndrome in yourself before I share a five step strategy to dealing with imposter syndrom...
EP27: How to take a break as an entrepreneur (and why you should)
May 13, 2021 08:30 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB(BITESIZE EPISODE) Episode 27 is all about taking a break as an entrepreneur: why it's important, why it's challenging, and how to make it happen. I share my top tips for planning ahead to allow yourself to take a proper (guilt-free) break, including what I did to prepare for my REAL week off and what happened to my business while I was gone. Spoiler alert- I survived and so did my business, totally unscathed. This episode is for anyone who runs a business, from those just starting out t...
EP26: How to Find and Communicate your Brand Values
April 21, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBPart two in a new series of mini episodes titled "Branding Small Business"- these short, actionable episodes are chock full of small business tips, advice and ideas- each one focused on a topic specific to creating a strong brand as a small business. This episode is all about finding your own unique brand values- and the best way to communicate them with your audience. We'll talk through what brand values are and why they're important before we delve into a step by step process for determin...
EP 25: The Power of Brand Values with Laura Sheriffs of Fernweh UK
April 14, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBBrand values are a powerful part of your brand identity: they give meaning to what you do, they make your audience feel more invested in your work and they communicate what’s important to you, as a business owner and as a person. Laura has made her brand values front and centre for her business, Fernweh UK, and she feels it’s one of the most important things she’s done to get to where she is today. In Episode 25, Laura shares her business story, from studying design to being inspired by n...
EP24: Finding your USP and sharing it with your audience
March 12, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBEpisode 24: Branding Small Business Series- Finding Your USP & Sharing it with your Audience The first in a new series of mini episodes titled "Branding Small Business"- these short, actionable episodes are chock full of small business tips, advice and ideas- each one focused on a topic specific to creating a strong brand as a small business. This episode is all about finding your own unique selling points- and the best way to communicate them with your audience. We'll talk about four main...
Ep23 Part Two: Pandemic Perspectives
January 28, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBPandemic Perspectives (Part Two of Two): lessons learned keeping small businesses afloat in 2020 This episode is a collaborative exploration of the silver linings Scotland’s small business community found during a year that challenged our resilience, our ability to adapt and our will to survive as entrepreneurs in the midst of a global pandemic. Bringing 26 small business owners together, across Scotland, England and all the way over in Canada, sharing the unique silver linings of what the...
Ep23 Part One: Pandemic Perspectives
January 27, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBPandemic Perspectives (Part One of Two): lessons learned keeping small businesses afloat in 2020 This episode is a collaborative exploration of the silver linings Scotland’s small business community found during a year that challenged our resilience, our ability to adapt and our will to survive as entrepreneurs in the midst of a global pandemic. Bringing 26 small business owners together, across Scotland, England and all the way over in Canada, sharing the unique silver linings of what the...
Ep22: Crossover Episode with Abby of Mind Yer Business Podcast
December 18, 2020 17:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBReflections on 2020: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (but mostly the good). Doing something a wee bit different this week and joining forces with the host of my favourite podcast, Abby of Mind Yer Business Podcast. We take turns asking the questions, and have a real, honest chat about what 2020 has taught us about entrepreneurship- from our perspective as female founders and as part of the small business community in Scotland. Abby & I share our biggest lessons learned in 2020, the inspir...
Ep21: How to inject fun and personality into your content with Marti J-S
December 09, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBBeing relatable is key to building an engaged audience, and creating a strong brand. And the key to being relatable- injecting a little personality into your content. In episode 21, Marti of Wee Bit Social talks us through the importance of having fun with your content- why it works, where to start and how to do it well. We talk about instagram reels and stories, social media content and how to take the plunge into creating video content. We also chat about the power of collaboration, and a...
Ep20: Lockdown Burn Out, Self Expectations and Pandemic Pressure
December 02, 2020 15:07 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBFor episode 20, I'm going solo to dive deep into the real honest truths about lockdown burn out: from unrealistic self expectations, to comparison and perception to pandemic pressures and everything in between. Episode 20 is raw, personal and all about normalizing how we are feeling as small business owners trying to stay afloat in the midst of a pandemic. If you're feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or like you aren't doing "enough" right now this episode is for you. My honest experience, ins...
Ep19: How strong values build strong brands with Rebecca Miller
November 25, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBHow important are brand values to you as a business owner? How about as a consumer? This week's guest built her business on strong brand values- and they are a big part of her story and of her success. In episode 19, I chat with Rebecca Miller, founder of Temple De Luna: a natural, handmade skincare company based in Scotland. Rebecca shares how her own experience with her own skin led her to start making products of her own, and how she expanded that into a thriving small business she is pa...
Ep18: Outsourcing, Imposter Syndrome & Staying in your Lane with Fiona Kirkcaldy
November 18, 2020 11:40 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBThis week’s episode is all about the challenges of getting your business seen- and the journey to get there. Digital marketing specialist Fiona Kirkcaldy talks us through the basics of digital advertising and google ads and she shares the story of how she moved from digital agency to entrepreneurship- plus how she managed to deal with a global pandemic in her first year of business. Fiona and I also chat about the power of outsourcing, why it’s important to stay in your lane and how to dea...
Ep17: Starting a Business (in a Pandemic) with Kreuzberg Chocolates
November 04, 2020 10:57 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBIf you like chocolate, run a business or are dreaming of starting one this is the episode for you! This week I'm joined by the lovely Jen & Jennifer of Kreuzberg Chocolates, who are just about to launch their handcrafted chocolate business here in Glasgow, Scotland. We chat all about starting a product based business, from sourcing suppliers to making ethical choices to sharing stories and how those all come together to build a strong brand. There's also a lot of chat about chocolate- obviou...
Ep16: Career 180- from Corporate to Creating with Stephanie Gallen
October 28, 2020 13:39 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBThis week I'm joined by a guest with a very unique job title: milliner Stephanie Gallen. As far as career changes go, this as close to a 180 turn as you can get: Stephanie when from a corporate job in technology to starting her own small business making hats by hand in a home studio. This episode is all about adaptation: finding a way to survive (and thrive) while adjusting to home working and entrepreneurship. Stephanie shares the story of how she fell in love with millinery after taking an...
S2Ep4: Trial & Error: Building a Creative Business with Niki Munro
October 21, 2020 09:10 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBNiki Munro always loved burning candles at home, and decided to experiment a little and try making her own. Three short years later, she is running a thriving candle and home fragrance businesses and has just won herself a space in the Small Business Saturday 100 for 2020. This week's episode is all about trial and error- how to build a business from scratch, being open to learning and the power of networking as a solopreneur. Tune in to hear Niki's story, and the steps she took to grow wh...
Ep15: Trial & Error: Building a Creative Business with Niki Munro
October 21, 2020 09:10 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBNiki Munro always loved burning candles at home, and decided to experiment a little and try making her own. Three short years later, she is running a thriving candle and home fragrance businesses and has just won herself a space in the Small Business Saturday 100 for 2020. This week's episode is all about trial and error- how to build a business from scratch, being open to learning and the power of networking as a solopreneur. Tune in to hear Niki's story, and the steps she took to grow wh...
S2Ep3: How to plan an event in a global pandemic with Lisa Lawson
October 14, 2020 08:18 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBThis week's episode is short and sweet! Lisa Lawson, founder of Dear Green Coffee Roasters and the Glasgow Coffee Festival is on the show to talk about planning (and adapting) a city wide event in the midst of a global pandemic. Lisa also shares the story of Dear Green: how she dove headfirst into an idea and bought a coffee roaster one day, and all the steps she's taken in the past 11 years to get to where she is today: running a well known, thriving business in Glasgow that supports the c...
Ep14: How to plan an event in a global pandemic with Lisa Lawson
October 14, 2020 08:18 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBThis week's episode is short and sweet! Lisa Lawson, founder of Dear Green Coffee Roasters and the Glasgow Coffee Festival is on the show to talk about planning (and adapting) a city wide event in the midst of a global pandemic. Lisa also shares the story of Dear Green: how she dove headfirst into an idea and bought a coffee roaster one day, and all the steps she's taken in the past 11 years to get to where she is today: running a well known, thriving business in Glasgow that supports the c...
Ep13: From passionate hobby to successful startup with Bélocine Musolo
October 07, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBIn this episode I'm joined by designer Bélocine Musolo, who moved to Scotland from Paris, France three years ago and she shares her story of turning a passionate hobby into a successful start up, all while holding down a full time job in a new country. Bélocine tells us all about how her desire to share her culture with the world inspired her to start a business that encourages women of all ages, shapes and sizes to be bold and colourful in how they present themselves to the world. Her one ...
S2Ep2: From passionate hobby to successful startup with Bélocine Musolo
October 07, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBIn this episode I'm joined by designer Bélocine Musolo, who moved to Scotland from Paris, France three years ago and she shares her story of turning a passionate hobby into a successful start up, all while holding down a full time job in a new country. Bélocine tells us all about how her desire to share her culture with the world inspired her to start a business that encourages women of all ages, shapes and sizes to be bold and colourful in how they present themselves to the world. Her one ...
Ep12: Turning Rejection into Opportunity with Rosalind Main
September 23, 2020 11:07 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBIn the first episode of season two I'm joined by artist/model/body image activist Rosalind Main. Rosalind walks us through her journey as an artist, and how her personal experience as a model inspired her work in body inclusivity and the I Am More Than Campaign. She also shares her story of turning rejection into opportunity, and how she's learned to just keep going, even when it would be much easier to quit, in every area of her life. This episode is all about passion and how to use your ow...
S2Ep1: Turning Rejection into Opportunity with Rosalind Main
September 23, 2020 11:07 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBIn the first episode of season two I'm joined by artist/model/body image activist Rosalind Main. Rosalind walks us through her journey as an artist, and how her personal experience as a model inspired her work in body inclusivity and the I Am More Than Campaign. She also shares her story of turning rejection into opportunity, and how she's learned to just keep going, even when it would be much easier to quit, in every area of her life. This episode is all about passion and how to use your ow...
S2 Preview: Hello again... and five important lessons I learned during lockdown
September 16, 2020 20:53 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBSeason two- woohoo! Welcome back to Small Fish, Big Pod. This super short episode features me and me alone, giving you a sneaky little preview into season two and sharing five important lessons I learned during lockdown. Season one of this podcast was recorded entirely during lockdown, and now that we have some sense of normality back I wanted to reflect on the last six months, and the silver linings I discovered during life in lockdown. Thanks for coming back- I can't wait to share loads...
S2 Ep 1: Hello again! Season two preview & the five important lessons I learned during lockdown
September 16, 2020 20:53 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBSeason two- woohoo! Welcome back to Small Fish, Big Pod. This super short episode features me and me alone, giving you a sneaky little preview into season two and sharing five important lessons I learned during lockdown. Season one of this podcast was recorded entirely during lockdown, and now that we have some sense of normality back I wanted to reflect on the last six months, and the silver linings I discovered during life in lockdown. Thanks for coming back- I can't wait to share loads...
Ep11: Growth Mindset with Steph Caswell
July 29, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBIn episode eleven, I'm joined by coach Steph Caswell, who shares her story of what led her to leave a well-established 9-5 career to start a business of her own that helps other women to do the same. Steph talks us through growth mindset, fear planning and how to take that first leap into trying something new . She sets the record straight about the difference between coach and mentor, and shares some great advice on finding the right coach for you and your business. This episode is full of ...
Ep10: Finding Your Niche with Eman Ismail
July 22, 2020 08:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBIn episode ten I chat with Eman Ismail, email conversion strategist and copywriter and the brains behind Inkhouse Writing. In this episode Eman talks us through her business journey, from the moment she realized entrepreneurship was the way forward, to setting up her business and the way she carved her own unique niche in her industry. We'll chat all about taking that scary leap to really niche down, finding the courage to say no to the wrong kind of work and clients and how to cultivate the...
Ep9: Diversity & Inclusion in your business with Dana James-Edwards
July 01, 2020 08:00 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBIn episode nine I chat with Dana James-Edwards, AKA Dana the Trainer, who is a corporate trainer, facilitator and coach and is especially passionate about her work in diversity and inclusion. Dana will share her story about moving from a corporate role into entrepreneurship pretty much overnight, and how she got to where she is today- celebrating her fifth year in business- before we delve into a friendly chat about diversity and inclusion. Dana shares her personal experience, along with r...
Ep8: Surviving your first year in business (pandemic and all) with Morven Campbell
June 24, 2020 08:17 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBIn episode eight I chat with Morven Campbell: optometrist and co owner of Iris Blue Optical. Morven worked in her industry for 20 years before deciding to set up her own practice along with her colleague Evelyn. She talks us through her decision to move to entrepreneurship, the process up setting up a premises and how to survive your first year in business- pandemic and all. Morven also shares her insights on how to compete with larger businesses and how investing in technology can really he...
Ep7: Building an attention-worthy business with Sophia Sunwoo
June 10, 2020 09:05 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBIn episode seven I chat with Sophia Sunwoo: entrepreneur and founder of Ascent Strategy, where she helps women-led startups get their companies off the ground. Sophia sold her first business at age 22, started an international non profit organization at 24 and is a Forbes 30 under30 honouree. She has been recognized for her entrepreneurial endeavours in Elle, Forbes and on the TEDX stage and she joins us from Boulder, Colorado to share her story. Sophia will share her advice on building an a...
Ep6: Starting a Business in a New Country with Denise Strohsahl
June 03, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBIn episode six I chat with brand & marketing consultant Denise Strohsahl who specializes in working with small businesses. Denise is a fellow adventurer at heart and took a massive leap of faith when she moved from Germany over to Scotland to start a business of her own. In this episode Denise shares her business story, from idea to strategy to where she is today before we dive into a chat about starting a business in a new country and whether or not Scotland is a good place to do it in. We'l...
Ep5: Turning Creative Passion into a Business with Alice Mitchell
May 27, 2020 08:45 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBIn episode five I chat with designer and maker Alice Mitchell who found a way to turn her creative passion into a successful business. Alice will share her journey to entrepreneurship, from trying different programs with her education and jobs that weren't the right fit to starting a small business as a creative maker before we move into a chat about carving your own path in life. Episode Links: www.instagram.com/papeteriebespoke www.facebook.com/papeteriebespoke https://www.papeteriebesp...
Ep4: Planning for Self Employed Maternity Leave with Amanda Mills
May 20, 2020 08:46 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBIn episode four I chat with wedding & event florist Amanda Mills who shares her journey from leaving a 9-5 job in the financial industry to starting a creative business in floristry! Amanda has some big news to share, which will start our discussion on finding a work life balance and planning for big life events when you're self employed. Episode Links: www.instagram.com/thefloraldesignboutique www.facebook.com/thefloraldesignboutique https://www.thefloraldesignboutique.co.uk Intro/Outro...
Ep3: Adapting Your Business (during a countrywide lockdown) with Miriam Taylor
May 13, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBIn episode three I chat with personal trainer Miriam Taylor who walks us through her journey from a 9-5 office job to starting her own PT business and opening up a gym! From there we move on to talk about how Miriam has adapted her business amidst a global pandemic so that she can continue to be a constant in her client's lives during the UK-wide lockdown. Episode Links: www.instagram.com/mjs_personaltrainer www.facebook.com/mjspersonaltrainer https://www.mjspersonaltrainer.com/ Intro/Out...