The Kind Business podcast

Hi friends, In this episode I’m talking about one of my favorite topics: the quiet magic of serving the smallest possible audience in the deepest way possible. If you’re a sensitive or introverted business owner who feels overwhelmed by marketing and the constant pressure to grow, this one’s for you. We’ll talk about what it means to let your nervous system relax around the idea of “enough.” I’ll...

In this solo episode, I talk about how to bring more peace, groundedness, and gentle structure into your business in 2026.We live in a time of rapid change, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by constant comparison, digital noise, and the pressure to grow. I share five practical and soulful ways to reconnect with your body, your intuition, and your values so your work can feel more sustainable and...

In this solo episode, I explore how to create a marketing ecosystem that feels steady, nourishing, and sustainable in 2026.Marketing has changed so much in the past decade, and yet the most meaningful things like relationships, trust, and creativity, remain the same. I talk about how to center collaboration, rediscover the joy of your newsletter, and reconnect with your natural style of expression...

In this solo episode I explore what it means to build a small, heart-led business in a time of enormous technological change. As AI reshapes the landscape of work, creativity, and communication, I want to invite you into a slower, more hopeful conversation about what makes our work deeply human and irreplaceable. I’ll share my thoughts on how to navigate this changing world as a creative business...

In this episode, I talk about how to build and refine a business model that truly supports your nervous system, mental health, and well-being in 2026. We often hear that our business should “scale” or “grow,” but what if the real goal is to build something sustainable that fits your energy, values, and life? I offer five practical reflections to help you create or reshape your business model so th...

In this solo episode, I share what redefining wealth and success looks like for me as we move into 2026. It feels like a time when many of us are questioning what we truly want our businesses and lives to feel like, not just what they look like from the outside. I talk about aligning with the seasons and letting winter be a time for rest, reflection, and dreaming before we move toward the light of...

ROOTED is here. My three-month group program begins February 1st, and early bird enrollment is now open until December 15th. In today’s episode, I’m sharing why I’m so excited to return to group work after taking a longer pause, what you can expect from this round of ROOTED, and how to join us at the early bird rate. If you sign up before December 15th, you’ll receive an audio-recorded tarot readi...

In today’s solo episode, I’m sharing what I’ve learned after nine years of podcasting , hundreds of conversations, and the decision I made back in 2020 to leave Instagram and focus almost entirely on podcasting and newsletters. If you’ve been curious about becoming a podcast guest or if you’re already pitching yourself but not getting many yeses, then this episode is for you. I’m sharing the behin...

It's a two episode week! I am excited to bring another interview with my good friend Sophy Dale to you. She is magical with words, but also incredible at finding introvert-friendly, sustainable ways to do business. Here is some of what we talked about: How to build a network of kind, honest relationships that support your work Why there are no black and white answers about social media The pow...

Once a year I love to share a little check in on how I support my work flows, how I manage book keeping and client contracts, how I produce content and plan my year. I break it down into three simple steps and also share in detail exactly what software subscriptions I have right now.  This is where you can get on the waitlist for ROOTED: https://pinkwellstudio.com/rooted/ and here is more info abo...

I really want to normalise conversations about business mistakes because un-shaming is hot and wonderful!  In this solo episode, I share three stories about where I fumbled in my own business journey — and what it took to forgive myself and grow through it. I explore: the times I didn’t protect my boundaries (and didn’t get paid enough) how Instagram drained me more than it helped — until I shifte...

In this solo episode, I’m guiding you through how to create your own Ethical Marketing Manifesto — a personal compass for showing up in your work with more clarity, gentleness, and integrity. This isn’t about following a blue print or doing what I am doing, it’s about reconnecting with what’s true for you, noticing what feels off, and crafting your own language, pace, and way of inviting others in...

It's time for an update (thanks to a wonderful listener question!) on the beautiful journey that is podcasting. In this episode I am sharing what you will need to get started, what my set up is, how I edit, how to create a great space for yourself and your guests and most importantly what I learned from nine years of hosting two podcasts.  You can ask me a question over here: https://speakpipe...

This is a wonderful interview episode with Amanda of Slow & Stead - we talked about rebuilding in ways that feel true and doable, finding sustainable marketing strategies in times of huge upheaval and letting things be enough for once. Amanda Laird is a growth marketing and communications strategist, and founder of Slow & Steady where she works with solo, creative small business owners doi...

Feeling confused about branding, how it can help and where to get started? Then I would love to share some skills at my next fundraiser workshop with you! We'll gather money for the Middle Eastern Children's Alliance in Gaza and I'll demystify the process of refining your message, gathering inspiration, making a simple brand guide and creating graphics in Canva. You can sign up over he...

In this episode I am talking about an easily avoidable topic that can make a huge difference to your work and how you made decisions. I'll break down which numbers you ideally always want to be clear about and why and also share some ideas about creating a more creative and loving relationships with cash & numbers, even if this may never be perfect.  Enjoy and feel free to book a call to d...

I'm so happy to send you an interview full of joy, playfulness and meaningful perspectives. Talking to Zoë of Runa made me feel alive & hopeful and honestly that is the most precious thing right now! Here is some of what we talked about:  How we might make starting a new business fun and why going slow is so wise  The magic of participatory design in small businesses Being in reciprocity e...

In this episode I am talking about a book I recently read that really inspired me - Everything for Everyone by M. E. O'Brien and Eman Abdelhadi. It made me think about the ways in which I imagined grown up life as a young person, about the things that have come to be and the importance of nurturing radical imagination in these painful and uncertain times.  I am also sharing what I found in an...

I have two invitations for you: 1. Please join me for a fundraiser workshop on money, shame & pricing: https://pinkwellstudio.com/money-workshop/ 2. Come make weird & beautiful art with me in weekly creative sessions every Monday in July & August. Come as you are, work on your own project and enjoy gentle togetherness. GBP 40, no one turned away for lack of funds: https://glimmerportal...

This was a wonderful listener question and I am so happy to share with you the exact process I have taken myself through when I launched my new magic called Glimmer Portal this spring (check it out over here: https://glimmerportal.com/ ) The first part of this episode is all about radical dreaming, articulating desires and making smart lists and the second part is structured guidance around the pr...

In this episode I am sharing about how I got started as a mentor - the questions I asked myself, how I gained experience, my thinking about coaching vs. mentoring as well as formal training. If you're curious about offering something new, perhaps starting as a mentor, I hope my thought process will support you!  You can send me a questions for the podcast via my Speakpipe account here: https:/...

Sorry for the unexpected pause! I am back and coming to you with the wonderful Eli Trier, my guest for the third (!) time. Eli is such a source of joy and inspiration and I am so excited for you to meet her, if you haven't already. Here is what we talked about:  Building a business based on connection and joy Making exactly the art we want to make Pivoting like no one is watching Finding new w...

In this episode I wanted to share some practical approaches to help us lean into the goodness and safety that is already there, especially in moments that feel chaotic and overwhelming.  Here is the link to Marissa, the somatic practioner I mentioned: https://marissacorreia.com/ here is the sign up for my donation based workshop on business resilience: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/F-qn...

I hope the three questions I am offering today will help you think about ways in which you want to prioritise mental wellbeing in your livelihood this year <3 Here is the sign up to my Substack newsletter & montly Spark sessions: https://yarrow.substack.com/ Learn more about mentoring with me here: https://pinkwellstudio.com/voxer-mentoring/ Here is the sign up for the business resilience w...

In my last Substack newsletter I shared a bit about changes in web design practice and how I reflect these in my work - this is a deeper dive into the idea that uncertainty and maybe even anxieties can provide fertile ground for us to reconnect with our values and our intuition as we map our next steps. I am also sharing about a new, more affordable way to receive mentoring from me.  More info abo...