Bright Lips, Brave Heart

In this episode, I’m calling out three big myths that might be holding you back in your product-based business — just like they held me back in mine. Whether you're early in your journey or scaling to consistent sales, these myths can sneak in and make us feel stuck, confused, or even question our worth. I’m sharing real experiences from growing QueenMee Accessories into a six-figure business...

💖 Join the priority list for my new course: Styled to Sell 💖 Be the first to know when the opportunity goes live! What if your imagination could become your business strategy? In this empowering episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on one of the most powerful tools I use daily to grow my fashion business, QueenMee Accessories : visualisation . Whether you’re dreaming of your first sale, your ne...

Episode Summary: Feeling invisible in your small business? You’re not alone. In this honest and practical episode I share my personal journey of growing my fashion accessories brand, QueenMee , from marketplace anonymity to being featured on This Morning , Elle , OK! , and more — all by harnessing the power of PR, press, and influencer collaborations. Whether you're just starting out or ready...

In this no-holds-barred episode, I’m sharing the truth behind the sparkle — because no matter how glossy your business looks on the outside, we all have days where we feel like quitting. I open up about the reality of running pop-up shops (spoiler, it can be extremely tiring), moments of burnout, and the behind-the-scenes of QueenMee Accessories — and most importantly, how I’ve built resilience to...

✨ Episode Summary: In this revealing episode, I share the behind-the-scenes journey of growing QueenMee Accessories through the power of customer reviews. From hand-written notes and £50 startup funds to over 1,900 glowing 5-star reviews, I dive deep into the emotional and strategic value of reviews in building trust, driving sales, and creating genuine connection with your audience. Whether you&...

Welcome to the podcast for creative entrepreneurs! I'm Amanda Waterstone, of QueenMee Accessories , let me take you on a journey of self- belief.  How would you approach the highs and lows in your journey, if you knew - for certain - that your dream business was just waiting to be connected to you? That it already existed? This idea has been on my mind a lot recently, as I keep my goals for Q...

Are your sales feeling slow — or worse, stuck? In this episode of Bright Lips, Brave Heart , I’m sharing five of my go-to promotional strategies that you can use to drive sales in your product-based business right now . These are tried-and-tested tactics I’ve used in my own six-figure fashion accessories brand to generate fast cash injections, shift stock, and engage loyal customers.  Whether you&...

Feeling isolated as a creative entrepreneur is more common than we admit. In this heartfelt episode, Amanda Waterstone shares a vulnerable chapter from her journey building a product business — from working alone in a cramped spare room to finding joy, motivation, and momentum in her small business through the support of accountability partners. You’ll hear how her fashion business, QueenMee Acces...

Are you thinking of trying Pop Up Shops in your product business, or do you already do them, and would like some tips to maximise your sales? I've done 45 John Lewis Pop Up Shops in my business QueenMee Accessories , and I've had consistently high sales. I'd love to share my tips with you for maximising your Pop Up Shops and Craft Fairs!   This is the strategy that has helped me sma...

Do you get really excited about your plans for your small business, and put all of your energy into something, only to feel anxious about the outcome, and worried whether anyone will actually buy or engage? This is something that I've struggled with time and again in growing QueenMee Accessories , and I'm still working on this area, to help me move forwards.  In this episode for female e...

Are you on the path to building your dream business, yet not all elements of your business feel aligned with where you eventually want to go? You could be due a plot twist! In my path to building my 6 figure accessories business, QueenMee , I've had some major pivots along the way. I dive into them in this episode written for female entrepreneurs, including how starting my entrepreneurial jou...

In this episode I dive into getting your retail pricing right to make sure you are profitable, as well as what might be holding you back from earning the best income you can. Let's get your small business to 6 Figures! In growing my product-based business, QueenMee Accessories , I have had to work through some major money blocks and anxiety over pricing.  I delve into my story, and also give...

Hello! Do you worry about failure? It's a natural fear that I still grapple with, but I think we all need to celebrate failure! I'm so excited to get stuck into this episode, as this is a topic very close to my heart, having had some major failures on my path to building my dream fashion business, QueenMee Accessories .  In this episode I reveal some of the big failures I've been th...

If you'd like to build deep relationships with your customers, this episode is for you! Get over your shyness and get in front of the camera. You'd be amazed at what a difference it makes in terms of the connections you build, and the loyalty that grows in your audience. In this episode I dive behind the scenes of my 6 figure small business, QueenMee Accessories , and take you through my...

In this episode I share with you the power of taking small steps - and how it can lead to big momentum in your creative business. I started my business, QueenMee Accessories with a big dream, and just £50. In this episode I take you through the steps that have taken me all the way to 6 figures in my product based business. I'm excited to share my journey with you, to show you that you can do...

In this episode I share my entrepreneurial journey with you to building my business QueenMee - warts and all! I've struggled with self belief ever since I knew I wanted to become an entrepreneur. I encourage you to work on your self-belief every day (as I do now), so that you can build your dream business without letting your self doubt get in the way.  This episode contains the tips that I w...