The Profitable Online Business

We don't always call it by its real name. We call it being thoughtful, being considerate, not wanting to upset anyone. But very often, underneath all of that, is a deep need to be liked. In this episode of Be Bold in Business, Samantha Hearne looks at the hidden cost of approval for women in business. She explains the difference between enjoying approval and needing it, and how the question "what...

What should I be doing? What do I do next? Where do I even start? If you keep coming back to these questions, you're not alone. It's one of the most common things Samantha hears from clients, from women who want to work with her, and from audiences when she speaks. But it's a question that keeps you busy without necessarily moving your business forward. In this episode of Be Bold in Business, Sama...

Your business isn't confused. You are. And sometimes, the reason your business feels stuck isn't because you need a new strategy, a different offer, or another piece of business advice. It's because you've stopped trusting your own judgement. In a world where everyone has an opinion on how you should run your business, it can be easy to lose sight of what you actually believe, what you want to be...

There's a side of business growth we don't talk about enough. We talk about the strategy, the marketing, the sales, the offers, the funnels. But what about you? The business you say you want may require you to become a different kind of leader. Not a completely different person, but a version of yourself who is more decisive, more boundaried, more comfortable with visibility, more willing to deleg...

There are days when you need more than another podcast episode telling you what to do. You need someone in your corner reminding you who you are. That's exactly what this episode is. This is an activation you can come back to whenever you need it. On your morning walk. In the car. During the school run. At lunchtime. Before bed. Whenever doubt starts getting louder than your own voice. Because you...

Have you ever told yourself you're stuck when, deep down, you already know exactly what you need to do? Maybe you know you need to raise your prices. Let go of an offer. Have a hard conversation. Become more visible. Invest in your business. Admit that the business you built isn't actually the business you want anymore. And yet, you keep researching. Thinking. Journaling. Asking for opinions. Rewo...

There's a promotion so many women receive without ever applying for it, negotiating the salary, or even realising they've accepted it. Becoming the CEO of the home and family. Suddenly, you're the one remembering the school forms, the appointments, the birthday parties, the groceries, the dog, the laundry, what everyone is eating for dinner, and approximately 27 other things that never make it ont...

You're working, answering emails, on a coaching call, recording a podcast, or finally getting into a really good flow, and then a school notification pops up. Suddenly, part of your brain is somewhere else.   You're thinking about swimming lessons. Dinner. Nursery. That email you need to send. The thing you forgot to put on the calendar.   Even when you're exactly where you're supposed to be, ther...

There's a kind of exhaustion that doesn't show up on a to-do list. It's not about being disorganized or bad at time management. It's about never having a single spare minute for life to actually happen in. In this episode, I open up about growing up without a "village". My dad passed away when I was 14, my mum moved to Jamaica, my brother relocated to Scotland, and how becoming a mother without th...

There's a version of success that looks impressive from the outside, and then there's the version that actually feels good to live. In this episode, I'm continuing our series on The Rules We're No Longer Following by asking a bigger question: what if the goal isn't simply to build a successful business, but to build a life you genuinely want to be living? Because success isn't only found in the la...

There's a difference between staying committed to what matters and staying committed to a version of your life or business that no longer fits. In this episode, I'm continuing our series on the rules we're no longer following with one that keeps so many ambitious women stuck: the belief that once you've chosen a path, you have to stay on it. Even when you've changed. Even when your priorities have...

What if the version of success you're chasing was never actually built with you in mind? Most of us inherited a blueprint for success that rewards constant availability, endless hours, and a straight line from goal to goal, never stopping, never stepping back. But life isn't linear. Energy isn't linear. Kids, hormones, sleep, and everything else that makes up a real life? Definitely not linear. So...

What if the goals you're chasing have never really been about money? Behind every ambitious dream is usually something much bigger: more time with your family, greater security, the freedom to make choices, or the chance to show the next generation what's possible. In this episode, we're exploring why success is about so much more than personal achievement. Because when one woman builds a life on...

How much of your life have you spent waiting for the "right time"? The right time to raise your prices. Launch your idea. Change careers. Invest in yourself. Say no. Think bigger. So many of us believe we're waiting for more confidence, more experience, or someone else's approval. But underneath it all is a much deeper question: Am I allowed? In this episode, we're breaking the habit of waiting fo...

Why do so many women feel the need to apologise for wanting more? More income. More freedom. More security. More opportunities for their families. Somewhere along the way, we've been taught that once our bills are paid, wanting more money is selfish or greedy. But what if money isn't about status at all? What if it's about choice? In this episode, we're breaking the belief that ambitious women sho...

When someone asks how you're doing, is your first instinct to say, "Busy"? For so many of us, being busy has become something we wear like a badge of honour. We equate full calendars with success, constant motion with progress, and exhaustion with ambition. But what if all that busyness is actually keeping you from building the life you want? In this episode, we're challenging the idea that being...

What if the life you're working so hard to build is the very thing you're missing while you're building it? Somewhere along the way, we've been taught that success requires exhaustion. That long hours, constant hustle, saying yes to everything, and sacrificing ourselves is simply the price of getting where we want to go. In this episode, we're questioning that belief. Whether you're building a bus...

There's something that no one tells you when you start a business: it's not always about who's the smartest, who has the best graphics, or who shouts the loudest online. The ones who make it, the ones who actually last, have something else.   They have an edge.   In this episode, I sat down with Megan Yelaney, one of the most grounded, no-BS business coaches I know. Megan's been in the game since...

You know those moments when you're doing all the things in your business like sending the newsletter, posting on socials, launching different offers—but your email list still feels like it's just… there? Not converting. Not doing much of anything. I've been there too. That's exactly why I brought on today's guest: Kennedy from Email Marketing Heroes.   Kennedy has helped over 8,000 paying clients...

Picture this: you're sitting at your desk, maybe with a coffee in hand, thinking about all the content you should be creating to grow your brand. Instagram posts. Reels. Email newsletters. Maybe a blog or two. It feels like a never-ending hamster wheel, right?   Now imagine if one piece of content could do all of that for you. One episode. Multiple platforms. Endless visibility. That's the power o...

Let's get real—this is one of the most honest and freeing conversations I've had, not just with myself, but with someone who truly gets it. In this episode, I'm joined by Pete Cohen, keynote speaker, author, and internationally renowned coach with over 30 years of experience helping people and organizations move from simply surviving to fully thriving.   Pete has coached Olympic champions, corpora...

I want you to imagine this—your business is growing, you've got sales, you're doing "the thing"… but there's still that little voice that says, "How do I get to that level? How do I go from being in the game to being the one people can't stop watching?" That's exactly what we're diving into today. To do things your way. To get visible without the cringe. To finally feel like your business looks, s...

Imagine this: It's a Tuesday, your brain feels like a browser with 38 tabs open, and somehow you're expected to be everything to everyone—business owner, partner, friend, maybe a parent too—while still making time to drink enough water and act like you've got it all together. Sound familiar?   In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain and getting real with you about something that's been comin...

It's officially April, which means I am just weeks away from tackling one of the biggest challenges on my bucket list: the London Marathon. And let me tell you, this journey has been everything—grueling, exhilarating, humbling, and absolutely packed with lessons that apply far beyond running.   So, here's the deal. I used to be a PE teacher, which means I love a good sports metaphor (get ready for...

Today, I'm celebrating a decade of love, partnership, and growth with my amazing husband, Luke, as we mark our 10th wedding anniversary. But this episode isn't just about us—it's about the incredible, messy, and beautiful journey that relationships take us on, both in life and in business.    In this episode, I'm talking about how we've navigated love, challenges, mental health, and the twists and...