Show Up and Be Heard

How to write emails people actually want to read, with Liz Painter Season 7, Episode 67: Show Up and Be Heard Today’s episode of the podcast is an interview with the brilliant Liz Painter and we are diving into all things email marketing. From why it's really important for small businesses to have an email list, to how you can grow an engaged one full of people who genuinely want to hear from you....

The steps I take to actually take proper time off my business Season 7, Episode 66: Show Up and Be Heard Today’s episode of the podcast is a solo episode all about taking proper time off during the school holidays - and yes, I mean really off, not just half off where your brain is still in work mode. BOSS THINGS YOU'LL LEARN IF YOU TUNE IN: How to plan and communicate your time off so you can swit...

How to create a healthy money mindset, with Debbie Hancock Season 7, Episode 65: Show Up and Be Heard Today’s episode of the podcast is an interview with Debbie Hancock, and we’re diving into all things money and mindset for women in business. We get real about the highs and lows of understanding your finances - the myths, the emotions, and the honest money talks that most people shy away from.&nb...

Practical tips for networking when you have anxiety, with Erin Buck Season 7, Episode 64: Show Up and Be Heard Today’s episode of the podcast is an interview with Erin Buck, where we explore the challenges of running a business while managing anxiety - particularly when it comes to networking. We chat about how networking has evolved and share practical strategies for managing anxiety before, duri...

The power of pausing Season 6, Episode 63: Show Up and Be Heard I can’t quite believe we’ve reached the end of another season – which means we are also about to head into another school holiday! This podcast has always been about showing up in a way that feels right for me, and helping you show up in a way that feels right for you, which is exactly why I design each season to fit around real life...

The realities of freelancing as a parent, with Frankie Tortora Season 6, Episode 62: Show Up and Be Heard Today’s episode is a conversation with Frankie all about the realities of freelancing as a parent. We dig into the messy middle of self employment, the myths people don’t talk about, and how success looks very different when you’re balancing business with family life. Frankie shares her own jo...

How to stay safe online as a personal brand and small business owner Season 6, Episode 61: Show Up and Be Heard Today’s episode of the podcast is a solo episode all about navigating the tricky balance of sharing personal content online as a personal brand and business owner, while protecting your safety, privacy and peace. I dive into the emotional and practical sides of showing up authentically o...

Why my new social media goal is to spend as little time on it as possible Season 6, Episode 60: Show Up and Be Heard Today’s episode of the podcast is a solo episode all about my experience of taking a digital detox from Instagram over the summer - and the surprising lessons I learned along the way. I’m sharing the impact of stepping back from social media, how it shifted the way I work and show u...

Finding joy (and balance) in content creation and social media trends, with Liz Mosley Season 6, Episode 59: Show Up and Be Heard Today’s episode of the podcast is an interview with Liz Mosley, a designer and business owner who knows firsthand what it feels like to juggle creativity, trends, and the reality of running your own business. We chat about the pressure to keep up with every new social m...

How to batch create social media content, without the overwhelm Season 6, Episode 58: Show Up and Be Heard Today’s episode is all about how to actually batch create content in a way that feels doable, not overwhelming. If you've ever set aside time to create posts only to get one or two done, or if you're dreaming of planning your content a month or two, or even just a week in advance, but it just...

What small businesses can learn from big brands (even without the budget) Season 6, Episode 57: Show Up and Be Heard Today’s episode of the podcast is an interview with Jo Higgs, a brilliant Freelance Logo & Brand Designer, all about how to build a brand that feels like you and actually attracts the right clients. We’re talking about how to stand out as a small business, what we can learn from...

A break is not a reward (and you don't have to earn it)! Season 5, Episode 56: Show Up and Be Heard I can’t quite believe we’ve reached the end of another season – which means we are also about to head into another school holiday! This podcast has always been about showing up in a way that feels right for me, and helping you show up in a way that feels right for you, which is exactly why I design...

7 questions your social media should answer in 7 seconds Season 5, Episode 55: Show Up and Be Heard Today’s episode is a solo one, and we’re chatting about what people actually want to know when they land on your business social media page - and how to make sure your profile is doing the hard work for you. This episode is all about getting the basics right, so your content has the best chance of d...

How to stay visible in the summer, without being glued to your phone Season 5, Episode 54: Show Up and Be Heard Today’s episode of the podcast is a solo episode all about creating content during the summer months – even when engagement tends to dip. I'm talking about how to approach content creation in a way that feels good for you, why it’s still worth posting (even just a little), and how to mak...

Why assertiveness is hard for women and how to make it work for you, with Kate Rainford-Foakes Season 5, Episode 53: Show Up and Be Heard Today’s episode is a brilliant chat with Kate Rainford-Foakes, all about assertiveness, negotiation, and showing up with confidence - without losing your kindness or compassion along the way. Whether you’re in the corporate world, running your own business, or f...

Season 5, Episode 52: Show Up and Be Heard Navigating your way through marketing your small business on social media can seem overwhelming. Especially when it’s filled with “experts” telling you that to be successful you need to post 3 reels, 9 stories, 11 posts and have 9.75 hashtags on every other post, whilst standing on your head!  But the truth? Most of that advice is designed more for c...

Season 5, Episode 51: Show Up and Be Heard Ever wondered why some of your posts don’t quite grab attention? You spend time planning, creating, and sharing, but somehow they just don’t get the response you’re hoping for. It’s frustrating, isn’t it? And it can quickly make you fall out of love with social media! In today’s episode, I’m going to be talking all about a key part of your social media po...

Season 5, Episode 50: Show Up and Be Heard Today’s episode is a special one - not only is it the podcast’s first birthday (yay!), but it’s also a massive shout out to YOU. The emotional energy it takes to keep showing up - through fear, doubt, and imposter syndrome is huge. And still, you’re here - listening, learning, trying. And that's worth celebrating! In this episode, I’m opening up about wha...

Season 5, Episode 49: Show Up and Be Heard Today’s episode of the podcast is an interview with the lovely Leyla Alexander, a freelance graphic designer and founder of the sustainable clothing brand You Are The Sea. In this conversation, we chat about the juggle between client work and creative passion projects, and why it’s totally okay, and actually really powerful, to do something just because i...

Season 5, Episode 48: Show Up and Be Heard Today’s episode of the podcast is a solo episode all about why changing your mind is a sign of strength and success, not failure. I share my own experience of evolving my business and offers and tips to help you navigate changes you want to make with confidence and clarity. BOSS THINGS YOU’LL LEARN IF YOU TUNE IN: Why changing your mind doesn’t mean you’v...

Season 5, Episode 47: Show Up and Be Heard Today’s episode of the podcast is an interview with the lovely Lizzy Parsons, all about time management, business ownership, and the importance of understanding what really matters, both in your business and your life. We talk about everything from coping with chaotic mornings and finding your focus again, to what it actually looks like to build a busines...

Season 5, Episode 46: Show Up and Be Heard Today’s episode of the podcast is a solo episode all about the growing shame around using AI in content creation, and why I’m just not here for it. In this episode, I’m sharing how I use AI myself, why I believe it can be a powerful and supportive tool, and how to make sure your content still sounds like you, and builds trust with your audience. If you en...

Season 5, Episode 45: Show Up and Be Heard Today’s episode of the podcast is an interview with graphic designer Bhavini Lakhani, all about finding balance, building self-awareness, and letting go of guilt when it comes to rest. We dive into the unexpected reality of freelance life, the power of recognising your personal patterns, and how rest, boundaries, and doing absolutely nothing can actually...

Season 5, Episode 44: Show Up and Be Heard Today’s episode of the podcast is a solo episode all about how to create content when you’re stretched thin. In this episode, I’m sharing practical, real life ways to create content when you’re short on time, energy, or motivation – and I'm sharing tips that are designed to take the pressure off while still helping you connect with your audience in a way...

Season 4, Episode 43: Show Up and Be Heard I can’t quite believe we’ve reached the end of another season – which means we are also about to head into another school holiday! This podcast has always been about showing up in a way that feels right for me, and helping you show up in a way that feels right for you, which is exactly why I design each season to fit around real life - because running a b...