No Rest For The Vivid Business Podcast

Annie Chung is the CEO of some wonderfully creative businesses; The Bees Wreath and Mumford and Mum.  Her passion for colour, clothes and pom-poms shines out of both.  After years as a dental nurse, she finally took the plunge and started creating for herself, her friends and beyond!  Annie wishes she had known to get out of her comfort zone sooner, as she hasn't looked back. We discuss being...

My husband, Dan, is a pretty interesting and clever fellow!  Of course I believe him to be clever and wonderful because he's my husband and after listening to this episode, I think you'll agree! We are both passionate about being trauma aware; aware of what trauma is and how it's potential to impact an individual's entire life, no matter what ages the trauma occurs.   We do discuss...

Josie May is a Business Coach and Strategist working with 'Sassy and Soulful ambitious female entrepreneurs'.  Josie used to be a Social Worker and in her 'old life' experienced severe levels of stress.  There was another plan for her though and she became a coach, helping women turn their lives and businesses into their dreams.  Josie's approach is mindset and strategy based;...

In this episode, I speak with Sally Anne Howard on why a marketing strategy is a small business' best friend.  We discuss: what marketing is; what's important to know about marketing; and that great SEO (search engine optimisation) is not something scary and impossible!  Sally began her journey into running her own marketing agency, while living in Canada and now is the CEO of 49 North Dig...

Jennie Clegg is an Advanced Mizan therapist, sound healer, Doula & all round amazing human being.  Her pull to work with women to help them to heal, get to know their bodies and connect with others has taken Jennie from midwife to Mizan therapy.  She is one very interesting lady!  We talk about community, women learning how to receive without guilt, healing after trauma and how to care for our...

In this week's episode, I talk to Lauren Malone, CEO of Lemon Tree Coaching & Development.  Lauren is a mindset expert and specialises in helping her clients remove limiting beliefs which may be preventing them from achieving success in their business.   She also is a guest expert for BBC Radio and runs the Facebook group Lemonade: Mindset Mastery for Female Entrepreneurs.   We discuss aff...

Episode 10 and I can't believe I have double digits of episodes!  So to celebrate, I have recorded a solo episode this week.  I talk about how inspired I was when I discovered the Confidence Coach, Susie Moore and her words 'If it's possible for me, it's possible for you'. I discuss the different personalities that everyone has in their job or when they run a small business, I...

Karen is the mastermind and visionary behind GoGoosey, a unisex, quick drying onesie for children.  After years of trying to have a baby naturally, Karen decided to become a single parent and adopt her daughter.  She dreamed of the fun activities that she would do with her daughter but the reality of swimming with a toddler created the idea of the GoGoosey onesie.   Six years later, Karen launched...

Heena runs the successful brand 'Mummy's Bubble', creating award winning felt ball home accessories and has been featured in Stylist Magazine.  We discuss what it's really like to run a small business but also our mental health challenges and Heena's amazing work at raising mental health awareness.  Through her work, she believes that if she only reaches one or two people who n...

In this episode, Melissa aka Mel aka Little Terraced House, and I discuss her passion for DIY, restoration and original features.  Mel is the face behind the successful and popular DIY influencer brand 'Little Terraced House', where she shares DIY tips and tricks, inspirational DIY Power Hour ideas and cost friendly restoration and renovation tips, on her blog and Instagram page.  Mel has...

In this episode I chat to the very lovely Shell Cox.  Shell is the very talented maker and boss behind Mermaid & Dinosaurs, handcrafting stunning personalised jewellery.  Named after her children's passions, we discuss her independent business love story; how she faced the fear when giving her notice, leaving behind a successful career at L'Oreal; and her HUGE love of boy bands!  We ta...

*TRIGGER WARNING* In this episode, there are descriptions of childbirth which some of you may find upsetting, if you have had similar experiences. In this episode I chat to my wonderful, real life friend Megan Vickers.  Megan is a physiotherapist specialising in Women's Health and recently became an author with her book 'Stronger: The Honest Guide to Healing and Rebuilding After Pregnancy...

In this episode I talk to Katie Knott, hand embroidery designer, artist and mastermind behind Knitty Knotts.  Katie is taking over the world, one embroidered trainer at a time with her mesmerising videos and creations.  Katie began to stitch at an early age, but really came into her own shortly after the birth of her eldest child.  We discuss postnatal depression, the therapeutic and mindful eleme...

In this episode I talk to Naomi Clarke, the creative business boss behind Little Peanut Online.  Naomi creates and designs art and homeware made from concrete and Jesmonite; her work is stunning! Naomi's story begins with a concreate gift and now she works full time on her small, independent business.  We discuss some of the lows of running your own business, but also the incredible highs. To...

In this episode I talk to Emma Isaacs, host of the popular podcast 'Creative Ways'.  Emma has twenty years of experience in the design industry and now shares her wisdom through her podcast, online training and coaching; she has such a lush spirit.  Her encouragement is one of the reason's I have launched my own podcast. To find out about Emma, visit her website https://www.emmaisaacs....

If you enjoy listening to inspirational stories from people just like us, facing the fear and doing it anyway, then you're in the right place!   This episode is all about me, the host, Claire Hill.  I thought it would be a good idea for you to know who I am, if you're decided to invest your time in listening to my podcast. If you loved this episode, please subscribe and share - it helps me...