The Small & Supercharged Podcast

This was not the podcast I had planned for today, but Coronavirus and the impact it's having on small businesses is already pretty extensive, so I switched podcasts and today we're focusing on this. On how to help support small businesses during Coronavirus. Because we really need to. Lots of the ideas in this podcast will cost you nothing to do but could well make the world of difference to a sma...

Have you heard of 'the Kate Effect'? The one when the Duchess of Cambridge wears a garment or accessory from a brand and, overnight, their business explodes? Well, today we're chatting all about the Kate Effect with founders of Hicks & Brown, Alice & Rosie, who have experienced this first hand. The Duchess of Cambridge wore one of Hicks & Brown's fedoras just after New Year and Alice and Rosie hav...

If you've ever looked around at other people's social media and felt a little 'meh' about your own, this is for you. I think we can all, if we're honest, say that in our scrolling we've found posts that are doing really well, and seen accounts that have grown really fast, and wonder why it's not happening for us. Have you? When this happens, we have a choice. We can nod, smile, be pleased for them...

To most of us, trolls and their trolling ways are incredibly hard to understand - but for some people, like Sam Callahan, it's something he has to deal with every day. And it's not just about him, it's about his family too. Since being an X Factor finalist, Sam's profile has increased along with his social media following... and the trolling he receives. Here, he shares his experiences with trolls...

There's no doubt that with a blog, maybe a vlog and ALL the social media channels that we all have today, everyone needs to be generating more content than ever before. But what happens when those ideas run dry? And you're completely lacking inspiration? Don't panic, this podcast is packed full of ways to get your creative juices flowing again, to help you create amazing content. From free website...

Annabel Brocks is a lovely, luxury lifestyle brand best known for its reversible headwarmers, but what do you know about the lady behind it? Let me introduce you to Annabel Brocks also known as Belle. In this episode, Belle chats about her two businesses: Hawkins Organic and Annabel Brocks. We chat lifestyle, reversible headwarmers, copycats, and huge highs like working with Charlotte Dujardin for...

User Generated Content (also known as UGC to its friends) has never been more popular on social media. For brands, using pictures their customers have created, showing their products in action, can be HUGELY beneficial. And for influencers and customers, seeing your pics shared on a big brand's account can be lovely too... when it's done correctly. In this episode, I chat all things UGC, from how...

Megan Elphick, also known as Elphick Event Ponies, is a producer, an event rider, and also an influencer. With sizeable followings on YouTube and Instagram, Megan talks about how her account started as a way to get her horsey fix at University, how falling off at Badminton Grassroots made her relatable and grew her following, and how her commitment to showing the good and bad has been hard but imp...

Have you ever had a troll? Not the kind that lives under a bridge, the other internet kind? I'm lucky that I've only had a couple of minor brushes with trolls and based on some other people's troll experiences, mine is nothing. But I wanted to share my experience with you in case you're worried about this happening to you, or you've had it happen to you and you've felt bad about it. I want to say...

Have you ever considered starting a magazine? On today's Small & Supercharged Podcast I chat to Hollie-Ella, founder and editor of In The Country Magazine, who launched a magazine after seeing a gap in the market just a few years ago. Hollie-Ella talks about the journey launch (via a trip to New Zealand!), launching a printed publication in the digital age, learning everything from scratch, the hi...

I know this is a controversial one, but please know it comes to you from the right place. I'm looking out for you here. And sometimes, unfollowing or muting someone - even if it's just temporarily - on social media, is absolutely the right thing to do. The thing is, it often has less to do with them and more to do with you, and that's fine too. For your mental health, for your anxiety, for your sa...

HAPPY NEW YEAR- actually, Happy new decade... and what a podcast I have for you today- it's with Sophie Callahan! Sophie is an equine portrait and equestrian and country brand photographer in addition to being a lifestyle blogger. And she's also all about the goals. Although you can set goals at any time of the year, the start of a new one seems like the perfect time - it's usually a time when peo...

I can't believe this is the last Podmas! And what a 24 days it's been! In this episode of the Small & Supercharged Podmas I chat about highs and lows of 2019, a very exciting development for 2020, living Christmas through the children, the power of the right jumper, psychedelic vegetables and how one reindeer in particular shows the power of an enduring brand! Music used -"Jingle bells" by  scotth...

Liz Somerville is the Practice Manager and Managing Director at Loch Leven Equine Practice, a business she owns with her husband, vet Hugh Somerville. With a very exciting ahead and some great things that have happened in 2019, it's a great episode. 2019 has seen the launch of Loch Leven's own podcast, The Podcasting Equine Vets, and this is one of Liz's highs for 2019. Having this podcast, I can...

Lindsay Robertson aka Lindsay Robertson Photography is an incredibly talented photographer who's well known for her equine and canine photography, but also her work with rural brands too. In this episode, she chats about her highs for 2019 including working with Hiho Silver at Blair Castle Horse Trials and tormenting riders(!), moving to the Outer Hebrides, lots of lovely present picks, being weat...

Lindsey McDean is the lady behind The Ladies Countryside Community and is also one half of The Animal Therapy Hub. And she's on today's Podmas. In this episode, Lindsey shares how a fall from her horse on the road made her take a step back from riding, but also how that allowed her to explore her other countryside passions more... and set up a community around them! And as you can guess by now, we...

Sharon Howe is co-founder of The Mulberry Tree At Home, an equestrian and country lifestyle brand that grew from a desire to have beautifully designed wooden products in the home with country and horsey touches. In this episode of Podmas we talk about how the business came to be, highs and low, being Dasher, and making your own rugs... or not! This is part of the Small & Supercharged Podcast's Pod...

Becky Wren, also known as Country Bumpkin Chic, won this year's Countryside Blogger of the Year Award. And she's on today's Small & Supercharged Podmas! On this episode we chat about what winning her award meant to her, why an unplanned public swim is her low for this year, why anything with Heston's name on it is a Christmas food must... and Becky throws in an unusual favourite Christmas film too...

Amanda Marshall launched the 3 Donkeys brand in 2019 and, in less than a year, has really changed the ladies coverall scene for good! In this Small & Supercharged Podmas Podcast, Amanda tells us about the highs and lows of business in 2019, the best Christmas gift she's ever received, the most random... and which reindeer she'd be too! We also chat about breakfast with the Chairman, doubters, Dart...

Jane Pike from Confident Rider is a legend. Simple. But in case you haven't met her yet you are in for one heck of a treat! In this episode we chat about Jane's JoyRide programme, feeling like Oprah, reindeer research, avocados, summer Christmases and SO much else. This was such a fun and funny one to record. I hope you love it.  This is part of the Small & Supercharged Podcast's Podmas where each...

Emma Batcheler is the lady behind equestrian gift brand Hooves & Love. This company not only provides a great collection of gift boxes filled with treats that any equestrian would love, it also provides the option to create your own box, and supports a number of small businesses... it also has a product that gives a donation to charity for each one sold. And we talk doughnut holders too. Because w...

Amy Pridige from Muddy Mare talks about the new #horsemates collection designed to raise money for the Riding for the Disabled Association, bad Christmas jumpers, thoughtful personalised plates and so much more on today's Small & Supercharged Podmas. This is part of the Small & Supercharged Podcast's Podmas where each day, between 1-24th December I'll be sharing some Christmas cheer with a little...

Melanie Clarihew is the co-founder of lovely British brand Mackenzie & George. Mackenzie & George is well known for being a British belt maker, but in addition, the company also sells a range of fedoras, feather brooches, clutches and an array of gorgeous accessories. In this podcast you'll hear all about new additions, duplicate Christmas gifts, and a must see Christmas film. This is part of the...

Zoe Kiff from Honest Riders is on today's Podmas, chatting about her brand, the amazing eco challenge her company ran this year, festive gift boxes, being Blitzen... and how she can relate to the Grinch at this time of year. And so much more too! This is part of the Small & Supercharged Podcast's Podmas where each day, between 1-24th December I'll be sharing some Christmas cheer with a little help...

Equestrian portrait and commercial photographer Sophie Callahan is on today's Small & Supercharged Podmas. In it we chat about her year of change and adapting to mum/work life, what this means for 2020, some exciting things to come, a very sweet present, AND a very random one a few years ago! This is part of the Small & Supercharged Podcast's Podmas where each day, between 1-24th December I'll be...