The Hustle and Glow Podcast with Francesca Alexander

As we are all becoming more aware of identity politics, uncovering systems that do not suit us or get us near equality any time soon, I could not help but wonder. Is the Tall Poppy a syndrome or a manipulation? I recently caught myself in a tall poppy moment, and I am not proud of it. I was in a networking room. Someone asked if anyone could help with a particular piece of software. I knew exactly...

Emma Grede is a British entrepreneur, philanthropist, and one of the most polarising business voices of 2026. She is the co-founder and CEO of Good American, the founding partner of SKIMS, and the author of the instant New York Times bestseller Start With Yourself. The internet had very loud opinions about her this April. Most of those opinions came from people who had not read a single page. This...

Carrie Bradshaw had a column, a cigarette, and time to think. Ciara Miller has 986,000 Instagram followers and absolutely no intention of slowing down. In three weeks, Ciara attended the Met Gala, landed a Love Island USA hosting announcement, corrected TMZ herself on Threads without a publicist in sight, and kept posting her breakfast and her cat Jasper in between. Not because she is reckless. Be...

The Devil Wears Prada 2 is here and Miranda Priestly is back. And the moment I watched it I could not stop thinking about one question. What if she were your client? Not a fictional one. Your actual client. The one who sends emails at midnight with no subject line. The one who changes the brief after you have delivered the work. The one who never says thank you but notices immediately when somethi...

Today I am handing the mic to someone who has earned every bit of what she has built. Maria Abercrombie of My Vibes Co is one of those rare people who combine genuine warmth with a seriously sharp business mind. She moved to New Zealand from Brazil in her twenties with a vision, built a career from the ground up, created a life that is genuinely beautiful, and is now helping small business owners...

There is a cost to going quiet. Not a dramatic, scandal-level cost. Just a slow, steady erosion of relevance that happens when a brand stops showing up, and the world moves on without it. This episode is about the Gap, but it is really about every business that has ever convinced itself that staying off social media is a neutral decision. It is not neutral. It has a number, and that number is 8.2...

Brand Reputation: Amanda Batula of Summer House What happens to your brand when you stay silent while the story keeps moving? In this episode, I unpack what the recent narrative surrounding Amanda Batula on Summer House reveals about reputation, visibility, and the real cost of saying nothing when attention turns toward you. This is not a celebrity story. It is a visibility lesson. When founders g...

Here's your episode description optimised for both podcast platforms and YouTube SEO: HUSTLE AND GLOW PODCAST Episode One: State of Play - Catching Up on Digital Marketing in 2026 Most small businesses in New Zealand are still running a 2015 marketing strategy in a 2026 world. And it's costing them, in visibility, in revenue, and in relevance. This is the episode I wish someone had made three year...

What happened at the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards wasn't just a headline. It was a masterclass in how institutions fail when it matters most, and why the way organisations respond to harm says everything about who they actually are. In this episode of Hustle and Glow, we're breaking down the BAFTA incident as a digital PR case study, not to have opinions about something that isn't ours to centre, but to...

In this episode, I open with my take on the Bad Bunny performance and why cultural ownership, visibility, and unapologetic presence matter more than ever. From there, we move into something deeper. The rooms we sit in shape the conversations we have. And the conversations we have shape the businesses we build. I share why I launched Hustle and Glow Network in Ponsonby at The Longroom, what makes i...

In this Podcast, Lola shares her adventures in the United states of America as well as the beautiful beaches of the Bahamas. We discuss how different it was to be outside of New Zealand, feeling at home in the Bahamas and some of the bittersweet experiences. From saying she would never step foot in America, to now planning her next trip back to Los Angeles, we dive into the culture shocks and much...

In this podcast, we discuss what's going on with Nene Leakes. ... ... ... DOES THIS EPISODE NEED MORE EXPLANATION? Awesome I am here to help!  Click here and book your free social media audit or consultation.  FIND ME US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Francesca on Instagram Social Global Grind on Instagram Social Global Grind on TikTok Francesca on LinkedIn Social Global Grind on Pinterest  HUSTLE AND GLOW COMM...

In this podcast, we discuss the shortcomings of a particular comedian, Matt Rife. Not only did we get a couple of blind reactions, but we discussed on the blog cancel culture, misogyny on social media and how to combat social injustice.  ... ... ... DOES THIS EPISODE NEED MORE EXPLANATION? Awesome I am here to help!  Click here and book your free social media audit or consultation.  FIND ME US ON...

In this podcast, we see Lola's reaction to the Rubix Cube Guy/ Jack Harlow viral video. This was filmed weeks ago but the reactions are priceless. Find out how TikTok is taking popular culture by storm worldwide.  ... ... ... DOES THIS EPISODE NEED MORE EXPLANATION? Awesome I am here to help!  Click here and book your free social media audit or consultation.  FIND ME US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Francesca...

Join us in this episode of "Social Media Management Styles1" as we guide you through the essentials of creating a successful social media strategy for your small business. ... ... ... ... DOES THIS EPISODE NEED MORE EXPLANATION? Awesome I am here to help!  Click here and book your free social media audit or consultation.  FIND ME US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Francesca on Instagram Social Global Grind on In...

Join us for this episode of "How we plan your social media." as we guide you through the essentials of creating a successful social media strategy for your small business. ... ... ... ... DOES THIS EPISODE NEED MORE EXPLANATION? Awesome I am here to help!  Click here and book your free social media audit or consultation.  FIND ME US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Francesca on Instagram Social Global Grind on In...

Join us for pt 2 of "What Small Business Owners Need to Know." In this episode  we guide you through the essentials of creating a successful social media strategy for your small business. DOES THIS EPISODE NEED MORE EXPLANATION? Awesome I am here to help!  Click here and book your free social media audit or consultation.  FIND ME US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Francesca on Instagram Social Global Grind on In...

Join us for episode 74 and part 1 of our mini series, "What small business owners need to know." as we guide you through the essentials of creating a successful social media strategy for your small business. ... ... ... ... DOES THIS EPISODE NEED MORE EXPLANATION? Awesome I am here to help!  Click here and book your free social media audit or consultation.  FIND ME US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Francesca on...

Welcome to the Hustle and Glow Podcast with your host, me, Francesca Alexander. In this episode, we tackle the common challenges that social media managers and small business owners face when dealing with difficult clients who fail to recognize the importance of effective social media marketing.  I share my top 10 video ideas that address the symptoms of difficult clients and provide actionable so...

In today's episode, we chat about how your opinion of Megan Markle can ruin your trust factor. Is your opinion worth the risk? ... ... ... DOES THIS EPISODE NEED MORE EXPLANATION? Awesome I am here to help!  Click here and book your free social media audit or consultation.  US VOTING INFORMATION: American females need to vote more than ever before. Find out if you are registered to  vote here. red...

In this episode I explore how resting and letting go is not that easy. What the cause and effect is when you do not allow rest and how to set yourself up for restful success.  Books you need to read: Rest Is Resistance  A Manifesto By: Tricia Hersey Chill and Prosper The New Way to Grow Your Business, Make Millions, and Change the World By: Denise Duffield-Thomas Do Less A Revolutionary Approach t...

In this episode, we cover the Q4 goals on LinkedIn. LinkedIn is the place to get the best business perspective conversations that are impactful. We will cover how to decide on your final LinkedIn content goals, build your toolkit and how make it conversational.  If you need to talk it through, book a free strategy session with the Calendly link below.  DOES THIS EPISODE NEED MORE EXPLANATION? Awes...

In this episode, I go over my top 3 business influencers, starting with Mary Portas and her theory on The Kindness Economy.  The Kindness Economy explores the new values driving businesses and the fundamental role they must play in our lives. Mary Portas believes in best practices that inspire business leaders as they explore this exciting new value system. Think People, Planet, Profit – in that o...

With all the different social media platforms, which one should I be on? In this podcast, we cover all the basis and real talk about which platforms are worth your time. ... ... ... DOES THIS EPISODE NEED MORE EXPLANATION? Awesome I am here to help!  Click here and book your free social media audit or consultation.  FIND ME US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Francesca on Instagram Social Global Grind on Instagra...

In this podcast, I go into why I got into social media all those years ago. My journey in digital marketing with a Hollywood skincare clinic and dealing with an irate celebrity client. More on this on the Hustle and Glow podcast.  ... ... ... DOES THIS EPISODE NEED MORE EXPLANATION? Awesome I am here to help!  Click here and book your free social media audit or consultation.  FIND ME US ON SOCIAL...