Digital (Gold) Dust

It’s productivity Jim, but not as we know it. Now jokes aside, this may be one of the most important conversations we’ve had on the podcast to date. The word productivity or being ‘productive’ has some pretty negative connotations attached to it, but we’re shedding a new light on it, and for good reason. In this episode, we’re joined by productivity expert and the genie for your genius, Louise Mil...

What do growing vegetables have in common with legally protecting your business? Well you’ll have to listen to the end of the episode to find out. Today we’re going to be talking about something that gives most business owners the heebiejeebies. Small print, big impact: this is how to use the legal stuff as a foundation. This is not an afterthought, although this area of business is often treated...

In this episode, we’re joined by Elizabeta, founder of Piece of Cake Accounting and a passionate Profit First certified strategist. We delve into the association of money and shame, and dive into why being profitable isn’t just okay, it’s absolutely essential - even if you are just starting out. We break down the financial foundations every soulful business owner needs to build a sustainable busin...

"Focus on how you want people to feel first, then use that feeling to guide every creative decision you make." In this episode, we’re joined by food photographer (and newly appointed dog mumma) Samantha Couzens, who has helped her clients to launch apps, land cookbook deals, and get stocked on supermarket shelves. Who better to discuss the value of brand imagery than Samantha? We knew sh...

As we continue the theme of building solid business foundations, you’d probably like to see how that comes to life. That’s why this is a practical and soulful chat around what that actually looks like, the process around it, and what it can mean for your business.  For this heart-warming kindred conversation, we are joined by the very lovely Anne Jackson, an anxiety therapist who also happens to b...

We’re coming back from an unintentionally long mid-season break, but just in time for us to join you on slow summery walks, garden pottering or [insert fave pastime whilst listening to our podcast here]. Join us for this come-back episode where we’re catching up on what we’ve both been creating, discussing what has been keeping us from our usual podcast schedule (spoiler alert it involves one hous...

There’s no beer on a dead planet. This was the slogan that our podcast guest, Ciaran Armstrong - the co-founder of Sustainable Pathways, had printed on his t-shirt when he ran the Edinburgh marathon. Ciaran’s superpower is getting people engaged about climate change and making it fun. In this episode we discuss the importance of taking small steps towards sustainability, accepting the imperfection...

How could we have a season focusing on building strong business foundations without talking about money? Putting a value on your work and actually charging money is a common hurdle we see, especially amongst sensitive business owners who love being of service to others. Joining us for our discussion on money mindset, marrying ethics with abundance, and how to scale with true balance is business gr...

If you’re struggling with being consistent on how your business shows up in the world - we’re talking a different Canva template or theme for each post, using colours and fonts that catch your eye on the day or slipping back into that droll, but ‘professional’, corporate tone - then we have the solution! The brand word + design playbook, otherwise known as a style guide, is here to save you from t...

We continue our theme of setting solid business foundations, this time focusing on SEO (optimising your website for search). To prove it doesn't have to be boring, we’re joined by the queen of calm and creativity, Laura Edralin, Calligraphy Teacher and Artist, for a discussion around what it’s like being a small business owner, what working on her SEO has done for her business growth and how t...

As a soulful business owner we’ve got a hunch that you might be on a mission to help and serve other lovely humans. But have you actually got that mission and vision written down on paper? In this episode we explore why having a ‘mission statement’, otherwise known as your manifesto, north star or guiding light is one of the business foundations that every business owner needs. Here’s a lowdown of...

Ready to turn heads and capture hearts? Sometimes you are not the star of the show - there is another hero in your business story who is fundamental to its growth and success. Your soulmate, dreamboat, ideal client. We don’t like to call them avatars or profiles around here as that’s a bit soulless, but that is essentially what they are - representations of your most valuable and inspiring clients...

Do you feel like you’ve lost the va-va-voom? Nope, we’re not talking about your love life (although who knows, some of the topics covered could be relevant to that too) but the other love of your life… your business. We’re here to breathe new life into it and help you make it full fizzle again. In this episode, we’re chatting about how to bring back that va-va-voom, captivate your audience, and th...

We are back for Season 3! If you’re new here, welcome. This is the Digital (Gold) Dust podcast with Brand and Web Designer Sammy Phillips, and Creative Copywriter Lea Tierney. If you’re one of our loyal listeners, have you missed us? We certainly missed you - it’s been a while (far longer than we originally planned), so we’re thrilled to be back.  In this episode we introduce the theme we’ll be co...

Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Digital (Gold) Dust episode with Web Designer Sammy Phillips and Copywriter Lea Tierney. In this episode, we’re joined by LinkedIn trainer Jen Corcoran for a discussion around how sensitivity can be a conductor for connection, how to use LinkedIn as a sensitive business owner and what gets Jen on her soapbox. Here’s a lowdown of the key discussion points...

Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Digital (Gold) Dust podcast with Web Designer Sammy Phillips and Copywriter Lea Tierney which we’re bringing to you in honour of International Podcast Day on 30th September. In this episode we delve into the murky waters of starting a rebranding journey (wobbles and all) using Lea’s current repositioning journey as an example, and how to get crystal clea...

Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Digital (Gold) Dust episode with Web Designer Sammy Phillips and Copywriter Lea Tierney. In this episode we were joined by Visibility Coach Maddy Shine for a very giggly chat about what visibility could do for all of our businesses if we approached it in a very intentional way. Here’s a lowdown of the key discussion points: Getting to know Maddy. The imp...

Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Digital (Gold) Dust episode with Web Designer Sammy Phillips and Copywriter Lea Tierney. In this episode we were joined by Gemma Perkins, Founder of The Self Leadership Initiative for a deep discussion around how self-leadership could be the secret key to your visibility.  Here’s a lowdown of the key discussion points: The relationship between visibility...

Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Digital (Gold) Dust episode with Web Designer Sammy Phillips and Copywriter Lea Tierney. In this episode we were joined by Vicky Shilling, The Wellness Business Mentor for a deep discussion around how the shape of your business influences how you show up in that business.  Here’s a lowdown of the key discussion points: Our long-standing connection as kin...

Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Digital (Gold) Dust episode with Web Designer Sammy Phillips and Copywriter Lea Tierney. In this episode we were joined by Niamh Walsh IBS coach, soul sister and all-round gut health specialist at Inwellness Coaching . Here’s a lowdown of the key discussion points: Our kindred connection. How re-branding / re-niching / re-launching can drive engagement....

Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Digital (Gold) Dust episode with Web Designer Sammy Phillips and Copywriter Lea Tierney. In this episode, we are joined by award-winning photographer Emily Brown for a gorgeous chat about how great photography can help you get visible online. Here’s a lowdown of the key discussion points: How we came to work together collectively as kindred creatives. Ho...

Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Digital (Gold) Dust episode with Web Designer Sammy Phillips and Copywriter Lea Tierney. In this episode, we were joined by the truly joyful Alison Marcuse-Harris, The Feel-good Movement Coach. Here’s a lowdown of the key discussion points: How we all ended up working together. The crossroads Alison was at when she began her journey of getting visible wi...

Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Digital (Gold) Dust episode with Web Designer Sammy Phillips and Copywriter Lea Tierney. In this episode we’re using Sammy’s recent rebranding journey as a case study for how great branding makes visibility easy. Here’s a lowdown of the key discussion points: How it started - The Nutritional Palette. The impact of holding onto a brand that no longer fits...

Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Digital (Gold) Dust episode with Web Designer Sammy Phillips and Copywriter Lea Tierney. This is the first episode of Season 2, where we’re taking a good hard look at visibility and what that means for introverted and soulful business owners. Here’s a lowdown of the key discussion points: A reminder of what the Digital (Gold) Dust podcast is all about, w...

Show notes Thanks for tuning in to this BONUS episode of the Digital (Gold) Dust podcast with Brand and Web Designer Sammy Phillips and Copywriter Lea Tierney. We’re excited to bring you Season 2, but in the meantime, we hope this mini episode gets you inspired to sprinkle some digital (gold) dust over your business. Here’s a lowdown of the key discussion points: When Season 2 is coming What shimm...