Business in Bloom

Eeek! It’s the podcasts’ two year anniversary and where did that time go? I’m excited to share this episode with you - it’s a reflection on the lessons learnt over the past two years of not only running a business, but hosting a podcast, too. The things I talked about: Taking that first step Everyone has a story to share - and yours is worth sharing too Having clear boundaries will save you in the...

This weeks’ guest is Laura aka The Pocket VA - I chat to Laura about her journey to starting a business, pivoting and knowing when to niche, as well as Laura’s thoughts on the algorithm, and why selling on Instagram DOES work. Find Laura here: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thepocketva/ The Pocket Pro-gram - https://the-pocket-program.thinkific.com/courses/the-pocket-pro-gram Website - http...

Welcome back to Episode 68! This week, I'm talking about shiny object syndrome - aka shiny new ideas that can distract us from the real work, as well as knowing when it’s the right time to pivot. This is something that comes up with my coaching clients and the multi-passionate women I speak to. A LOT. For full show notes, head here: www.annadunleavy.com/podcast

In today’s episode, I chat to Fiona Thomas, also known as Fiona Likes to Blog, a freelance writer and author of two books. Fiona’s latest book, Out of Office, is out now as a digital version, with the paperback version out in October 2020. I chatted to Fiona about her journey with mental health, her decision to go freelance full time, blogging, and how our story is an important part of our busines...

Welcome back to Episode 66! This week, I'm talking about dealing with your inner critic. What is it, how to stop it in its tracks, and ways to overcome those negative thoughts we can often have, especially when we're stepping outside of our comfort zone. If you're ready to work on your mindset, and that pesky inner critic, head on over here to find out how I can help you: https://www.annadunleavy....

Today’s guest is the lovely Jane of The Crystalised. I first met Jane when she came to one of my monthly meet ups for creative women in business, and we’ve kept in touch ever since. Jane is a reiki practitioner and sound healer, and I’ve been joining in with Jane’s Urban Magik events every New Moon. It’s a beautiful mixture of meditation and sound healing, and I couldn’t recommend it highly enough...

Welcome to Episode 64! Today's topic is creating a powerful morning routine - why you might want to have one, the science behind grounding ourselves before we start work, and how you can create your very own powerful routine that works for you! For full podcast show notes, head on over here: www.annadunleavy.com/podcast To read more about powerful morning routines, head on over here: https://www.a...

Today’s guest is the lovely Caroline Rowland - the founding editor of 91 Magazine, which is a gorgeous interior and lifestyle print magazine. We chat about Caroline’s journey to becoming an editor, how 91 Magazine was born, and Caroline shares her tips on pitching to online and print publications, too - which is something that I know a lot of small business owners often struggle with. For full sho...

In this week's mini episode, I talk about my lessons from lockdown - both life and business lessons, and the things I want to take forward as we begin to return to some form of normality. - Making time for play - Routines and practices to help us cultivate an abundant mindset - What's really important in life and how we can centre our work around these things For full show notes, head on over to:...

Today’s guest is Claire Baker - Claire is a period coach, working with women to help them understand their cycles better and use that knowledge to their advantage. This is a topic I’ve been exploring personally for some time, and I’m excited to bring this knowledge into my coaching practice, too. Claire talks us through the four seasons of your cycle, and explains what it really means to live in s...

Season Six is all about finding opportunity in adversity, recorded between week 5 and 6 of UK lockdown during the global pandemic, I chat to female business owners about how they have adapted their businesses, and how they have found opportunities during these changing times. It’s my hope that you’ll find little pieces of inspiration within each conversation - from how we approach our working live...

Season Six is all about finding opportunity in adversity, recorded between week 5 and 6 of UK lockdown during the global pandemic, I chat to female business owners about how they have adapted their businesses, and how they have found opportunities during these changing times. It’s my hope that you’ll find little pieces of inspiration within each conversation - from how we approach our working live...

Season Six is all about finding opportunity in adversity, recorded between week 5 and 6 of UK lockdown during the global pandemic, I chat to female business owners about how they have adapted their businesses, and how they have found opportunities during these changing times. It’s my hope that you’ll find little pieces of inspiration within each conversation - from how we approach our working live...

Season Six is all about finding opportunity in adversity, recorded between week 5 and 6 of UK lockdown during the global pandemic, I chat to female business owners about how they have adapted their businesses, and how they have found opportunities during these changing times. It’s my hope that you’ll find little pieces of inspiration within each conversation - from how we approach our working live...

Season Six is all about finding opportunity in adversity, recorded between week 5 and 6 of UK lockdown during the global pandemic, I chat to female business owners about how they have adapted their businesses, and how they have found opportunities during these changing times. It’s my hope that you’ll find little pieces of inspiration within each conversation - from how we approach our working live...

Season Six is all about finding opportunity in adversity, recorded between week 5 and 6 of UK lockdown during the global pandemic, I chat to female business owners about how they have adapted their businesses, and how they have found opportunities during these changing times. It’s my hope that you’ll find little pieces of inspiration within each conversation - from how we approach our working live...

Season Six is all about finding opportunity in adversity, recorded between week 5 and 6 of UK lockdown during the global pandemic, I chat to female business owners about how they have adapted their businesses, and how they have found opportunities during these changing times. It’s my hope that you’ll find little pieces of inspiration within each conversation - from how we approach our working live...

Season Six is all about finding opportunity in adversity, recorded between week 5 and 6 of UK lockdown during the global pandemic, I chat to female business owners about how they have adapted their businesses, and how they have found opportunities during these changing times. It’s my hope that you’ll find little pieces of inspiration within each conversation - from how we approach our working live...

Season Six is all about finding opportunity in adversity, recorded between week 5 and 6 of UK lockdown during the global pandemic, I chat to female business owners about how they have adapted their businesses, and how they have found opportunities during these changing times. It’s my hope that you’ll find little pieces of inspiration within each conversation - from how we approach our working live...

Season Six is all about finding opportunity in adversity, recorded between week 5 and 6 of UK lockdown during the global pandemic, I chat to female business owners about how they have adapted their businesses, and how they have found opportunities during these changing times. It’s my hope that you’ll find little pieces of inspiration within each conversation - from how we approach our working live...

Episode 50, the last in this season, is all about ways in which we are showing up right now, whether that’s in our personal life or in business. “Serve the world by being you. When you trust and follow the simple path of things that light you up, and then lose yourself in the doing, you’ll light up the world without even trying”. How can you be showing up right now for yourself, before you show up...

Episode 49 is all about exploring ways in which we can tap into our support system and what that might look like for us! Cultivating a support network has so many benefits as a small business and I share some of my tips of how you can do that. Full show notes here: www.annadunleavy.com/podcast

This week's podcast explores the fear we hold of what others might think about us and our creative business, and how this impacts how we show up in our business. Full shownotes here: www.annadunleavy.com/podcast

This week's topic is all about money mindset, and our attitude towards money. Do you tend to talk about money in negative terms? What is your attitude to spending money? A money mindset is your unique and individual set of core beliefs about money and how money works in the world. It drives how you make financial decisions, and it can have a big impact on your ability to achieve your goals. We exp...

This week we’re chatting all things self-limiting beliefs - what they are, how to spot them, and how to find ways to move past them It’s a taste of the kinds of things we’d be working on together through coaching - and it’s not always easy. You have to be ready to do some deeper work if you want to shift those negative, self-limiting beliefs that you know are holding you back. This is not surface...