Straight From the Drafts

We are joined by AuDHD therapist & coach Fran Massey, sharing her experience of travelling abroad for the first time in 19 years (!) on a coworking holiday to Marrakech. A gorgeous convo with lots of nuggets that we can all learn from. Follow Fran on Substack: https://substack.com/@postcardsfrommybrain Work with Fran: https://www.therapywithfran.co.uk/ Connect with Nao on Instagram: @socialbyn...

Mumpreneurs & parents-to-be, this one is for you! In today's episode Squarespace designer Ruth joins me to share the story of how her business has evolved and changed in motherhood - and has some very wise words I think so many of us need to hear in those early years of building a business. You can connect with Ruthie here 👇 Instagram: @ruth_gaunt Website: https://www.ruthgaunt.co.uk/ - 💖 Sa...

Harriet Tuite, former Head of Paid Social & proud founder of the Her Movement Run Club, joins us today to share why she went self-employed, how she's healing her inner 'gold-star girl' and why she's totally OK with her job not being her passion. Connect with Harriet: 📲 via Linkedin 🏃🏻‍♀️ Run Club Instagram - If you loved this episode, come and join The Overachievers Club on Instagram ⭐️

Today's episode is all about SUCCESS. What does it mean to be successful? Is there a difference between looking vs. feeling successful? I'd love your input on this one ... so have a listen then drop me a message with your thoughts. - 💖 Connect on Instagram: @socialbynao 💌 Join the mailing list

Amy Kohl, fellow podcast host and founder of The Female Founder, joins us today to share the journey from her dream-turned-nightmare role in fashion to supporting early-stage female founders. Website: www.thefemalefounder.co.uk Instagram: @the.femalefounder Connect with Amy on LinkedIn Also mentioned in the podcast: Book recommendation: The E-Myth by Michael E. Gerber

Are we in a self-trust recession? I'm looking at the reasons we're all doubting ourselves so much right now & reflecting on times I backed myself - BEFORE the online noise got in my head. - 💖 Connect on Instagram: @socialbynao 💌 Join the mailing list

Abby, founder of Paper + Word, joins us today to share the story of building her bookshop and bringing her dream to life. From "wouldn't it be cool if" to a thriving, magical space, this is a real story of resilience, graft and community. Spoiler: Abby is a great pal and I get a little emotional. What an inspiration! Instagram: @paperandword Shop online: https://paperandword.com/ Visit: 20 Church...

Sharing BTS of the last year, facing the reality of being out of love with business - and finding the clarity to rebuild it again. - 💖 Connect on Instagram: @socialbynao 💌 Join the mailing list

Kira Matthews - self-trust queen, confidence coach and all-round icon - joins us in today's episode to share her story and the challenges she overcame to do work she loves (even when people around her 'didn't get it.') A gorgeous chat - here's the handy links you need to connect with Kira: https://www.kiramatthews.com/ Instagram: @kirathebold Learn about Pitch School - 💖 Say hi on Instagram: @soc...

Our gorgeous guest for today is the proudly northern Jess - brand artist & icon specialist for personality-packed brands. Jess shares her latest projects Out of Office & Anti-Agency, how running a business has changed her & a refreshingly conversation about the realities of running a business. Find Jess on Instagram: @jessicadigitalstudio @theanti_agency - 💖 Connect on Instagram: @soc...

You're brilliant at what you do irl, but how the heck do you get that across in your socials? This is Part 3: Talking about how to communicate everything we talked about in Part 2 in a way that keeps your audience engaged (and is more fun for you!) - 💖 Connect on Instagram: @socialbynao 💌 Join the mailing list

Slow Marketer Laura joins us to talk through her journey from Senior Cruise Ship Officer to building The Writer's Harbour, focusing on LinkedIn, email marketing & Pinterest. 📲 Where to find Laura: Instagram: @thewritersharbour LinkedIn: Laura England - 💖 Connect on Instagram: @socialbynao 💌 Join the mailing list

You're brilliant at what you do irl, but how the heck do you get that across in your socials? This is Part 2: Covering the 3 core steps for showing up online as the expert you are. Choosing your platform Knowing the goal What to talk about PS. full disclaimer, I've got a cold this week so if I sound a little different, you know why ✌️ - 💖 Connect on Instagram: @socialbynao 💌 Join the mailing lis...

Today's guest Dani shares how she's feeling and what her plans are live from the middle of her pivot in business. Dani is a Psychotherapist & Coach with a passion for inspiring women to be themselves & confidently show up in their life as biz as them. In today's episode, she openly shares about the next phase in business while reflecting on the pivots that brought her to this point. 📲 Fol...

You're brilliant at what you do irl, but how the heck do you get that across in your socials? This is Part 1: Talking about your attitude towards showing up - because if you want to sit on your cactus and complain it's sharp, this mini series won't be for you 🤷🏻‍♀️ - 💖 Connect on Instagram: @socialbynao 💌 Join the mailing list

An absolute TREAT of a guest episode for you today with Gina Buckle 📣 Gina is the founder of Hoot Copy, a copywriting and brand voice consultancy specialising in fun, humour, and personality. She works with businesses of all sizes to help them figure out what their authentic definition of fun is, and shows them how they can reflect this consistently across their buyer journey. She believes that t...

We're just over a month into 2026... so let's talk holding ourselves accountable 🫡 💖 Connect on Instagram: @socialbynao 💌 Join the mailing list

In today's ever guest episode, Zoë shares her Self Trust Story, talking about hitting a low in business last year and how she moved through it, trusting the network around her and the timing that things could only get better. Zoë Dew is a strategist specialising in helping small businesses scale sustainably, and without sacrificing themselves in the process. She wants to help people finally detach...

In this episode I’ll be talking through 5 of the big lessons I’ve learned in 2025 that I’ll be reminding myself of throughout 2026. Find me on Instagram: @socialbynao Or head to my website: https://www.socialbynao.co.uk/ - Shoutouts in this episode: Alice Benham @alice_benham Rachel Waring @rachelemmawaring

In our first ever guest episode, Ellie Kime shares her Self Trust Story, talking all about her existential crisis in business and how talking about it out loud changed everything. Huge thank you to our gorgeous guest, here's where to find more from Ellie: Instagram & Threads: @eleanor_mollie Website: www.eleanormollie.co.uk Sign up to Ellie’s newsletter: https://www.eleanormollie.co.uk/newslet...

Straight from the Drafts is BACK for 2026 with a new format 🤭 Find me on Instagram: @socialbynao

In today's episode I'm talking through the 4 things that have helped me get 'unstuck' in a season of indecision while making some big changes to my business. Let's talk about trusting yourself, tuning out the external noise & coming back to what YOU want from your life and business. - Come and say hi over on Instagram: @socialbynao Or have a nosey at the Social By Nao website: www.socialbynao....

I’m 3 months into this podcast – and things are shifting. Today’s episode is part behind-the-scenes, part therapy session, and a full reflection on what happens when the path ahead isn’t as clear as it used to be. I’m sharing the full story behind a recent Instagram post, the conversations that helped me start making decisions again, and the quiet realisation that it might be time for Social By Na...

There's a real pressure to share-all online in the name of being 'authentic' - but when does that go too far? Are we expecting ourselves (and others) to share before we've even had time to process what's going on? Let's talk about it. (Plus an update on the podcast's spontaneous week off - spoiler alert: I was in a car accident.) PS. Go send some love to my roadside rescue team: 👑 Ellie Kime - @e...

The reminder I needed this week - so I'm sharing it with you & checking in. If being online is making you feel crappy, hit play on this 10 minute pep talk (and know you're not in it alone as I share my screen-time stats). - Come and say hi over on Instagram: @socialbynao Or have a nosey at the Social By Nao website: www.socialbynao.co.uk