The Small & Supercharged Podcast

I don't know about you, but I feel like 2021 has been a long learning experience, do you feel like that? It's taught me a lot- and I'm very grateful for it- and I wanted to share these points in the first podcast of 2022. From what three months of homeschooling taught me (more than what a vertices is!) to simple pleasures, the things that really matter to asking for what you want. I've been school...

Ohhh- this is a bit different, but I am excited to share this with you! Today, I'm talking you through how to create an Instagram promotion in five easy steps- and the training is provided by me (obviously!) but using one of the amazing #SheMeansBusiness trainings that are provided by Facebook themselves. As a #SheMeansBusiness accredited trainer, I provide lots of training through my groups, work...

It's our final Podmas of 2021, and we're ending with the fabulous Jacks Watts from Perrinpit Farm. Jacks shares how she started providing beef boxes from the farm's own cattle during lockdown, and how her business has grown from there. This year, not only has Perrinpit Farm been able to provide British meat to a growing number of people in the local area and beyond, but the farm's meat also won TW...

Podmas is back- and today, we're joined by Dr Diane Fisher aka All The King's Horses. Dr Di is a trauma consultant, Chief Medical Officer of the British Equestrian Trade Association, and a dressage rider who's recently graded as a para rider. In this episode, Di chats about the aims of her accounts and the amazing Rider Clinic, reporting accidents through BETA's new form, dressage goals and dreams...

Podmas is back- and today, we're joined by Eleanor Lelliott from SpiceMule. SpiceMule is a brilliant business that creates delicious mug cakes, spice rubs, stove top brownies, and spice blends to help all of us create yummy food with minimal effort- perfect for busy people! Ellie is a real joy to listen to, and also shares details on a fab colour-changing collaboration this year... listen to find...

Podmas is back- and today, we're joined by Thea and Heidi from HorseTribe and HorseFest. HorseFest's first in person event was due to happen in 2021, but due to covid, got moved to 2022. However, that hasn't stopped founders Heidi and Thea from making an impact. In fact, the pandemic led them to start HorseTribe, an online learning platform that helps to promotes HorseFest's key values of educatio...

Podmas is back- and today, we're joined by Rebecca Ellis from Digital Horse and Equi-Light Digital Horse is the social media platform for equestrians that promotes community and connection in a truly hate free way. In addition to this business, Rebecca and her mum also run Equi-Light, which is a new brand dedicated to providing equestrians (and beyond) with beautiful hats and headbands with USB ch...

Podmas is back- and today, we're joined by Jade Stock from Out And About Poultry and Mortimer Rose Wealth Management. Jade is known as 'The Turkey Lady' on most social media platforms, thanks to her award winning birds, and the hilarious tales she shares about how they enjoy their life (and cause havoc in the process!). On this episode of Podmas, we chat about turkeys, shortages, avian flu, what t...

Podmas is back- and today, we're joined by Louise Towl from Ready To Ride Physio. Louise has moved a lot of her business online over recent months, and now teaches pilates via an online membership to riders all over the UK. In addition to chatting to us all about this, Louise also shares her TWO new courses- one's designed for pregnant riders, and the other is aimed at riders looking to get their...

Podmas is back- and today, we're joined by Amanda Marshall from 3 Donkeys Clothing. Amanda created the 3 Donkeys 2-into-1 coverall design to make life for outdoor ladies a whole lot easier. With the well placed zip around the middle, 3 Donkeys' coveralls can be unzipped to answer calls of nature. The Classics and Dartmoors can also function as jackets and over trousers on their own too! Brilliant...

Podmas is back- and today, we're joined by Poppy Webber from Peewee Saddlery and Hippo Horse Showers Poppy has brought saddle fitting and saddle fitting info to the masses with her incredible Lives and YouTube channel, both of which were started during lockdown to help prevent boredom! As a qualified saddle fitter, she fits saddles and even has her own range, but also wanted to educate people arou...

Podmas is back- and today, we're joined by Becky Kew from Q Dressage. Becky chats all about why she started Q Dressage and her desire to bring pattern, colour and sparkle to the world of dressage while still maintaining the quality and performance that riders need. It's great to see how well she's done this and grown the business over the years to include more and more lines. Many make great Chris...

Podmas is back- and today, we're joined by Emily Cole from Emily Cole Illustrations. Emily's cartoon horses have been entertaining many (many) equestrians since she first put pen to paper a few years ago. Funny and oh-so-relatable, Emily's drawings are available as prints but also on a growing range of stationery, homewares, mugs, pyjamas and more... perfect Christmas gifts and great treats for yo...

Podmas is back- and today, we're joined by Odette Insoll from Nouvelle Habit. Odette started her business in 2020, to solve the problem of getting wet and cold when riding in the winter. After many prototypes and a whole lot of experimentation, the Riding Skirt was born! In addition to picking lining fabrics from Odette's own supply, there's also the option to pick your own and have something made...

Podmas is back- and today, we're joined by Kelly Ude-Martinez from The Knights of Middle England. Kelly is one of The Knights of Middle England and here she shares a whole heap of experience based gift inspiration in terms of jousting, horse archery, trick riding and side saddle- all of which you can have a go at, no matter your riding experience. This episode of Podmas was recorded as a Live broa...

Podmas is back- and today, we're joined by Claire Barker from Barker & Sloane. Claire specialises in luxury skincare formulated for outdoor skin, and has many award winning products in her range. She's recently launched a brand new cleanser which has a refill option, and has also opened her Christmas shop that provides a host of luxurious skincare products for men and women that are easy to use, e...

Podmas is back- and today, we're joined by Zoe Kiff from Honest Riders and Honest Horse. Zoe has recently released a new collection of stunning equestrian clothing that has strong eco and sustainability credentials, but is also lovely to wear both in the saddle and out of it. In addition, she's developed a range of horse care that continues to grow and removes waste from shampoos and, more recentl...

Podmas is back- and today, we're joined by Mike Huddart from Huddart Heavy Horses. Mike is passionate about heavy horses, since his parents bought a Shire mare in foal instead of a bike for him! Now, Mike is keen to introduce more people to heavy horses through fabulous experiences, which just so happen to be perfect for Christmas too! This episode of Podmas was recorded as a Live broadcast in the...

Podmas is back- and today, we're joined by Jane Badger from Jane Badger Books. Jane publishes horse and pony fiction- new books and classics alike- perfect for young and more seasoned horse enthusiasts. On this episode, Jane talks all about her latest releases, her own book which is a sequel to the famous Jill series... perfect Christmas gifts! This episode of Podmas was recorded as a Live broadca...

Over the last couple of years, there's been a real surge in awareness around mindset and how it can impact everything you do. In fact, I did my NLP Practitioner training a while ago, and I'm training for my Master Practitioner now because it's packed full of useful tools that I use in my business coaching. And I train with the lady that is on today's podcast- Tracey Cole. Tracey is a Master Coach...

Authenticity is a word we all hear a lot when it comes to social media- but is it just a buzzword? I don't think so. In fact, I think it's essential for social media to be truly effective, to help you connect with your people, and for you to stand out from the crowd for all the right reasons. On this episode, I chat all about authenticity and how to really step into the true, authentic you online....

3 Donkeys clothing is well known for its brilliant 2-into-1 coveralls, but did you know that founder, Amanda Marshall, had the idea many years ago? It was a chance conversation and a well connected friend who helped Amanda make the idea a reality just three short years ago. From why the brand is called 3 Donkeys to where the original idea came from, the importance of making in the UK and being sus...

Last week, Instagram announced that Links on Stories would now be available to everyone. Previously, people with 10k plus followers had access to this functionality and others didn't. But this change means that follower number is no longer a barrier. But is it necessarily a good thing? On this episode of the podcast, I talk about how the Link sticker can benefit brands, influencers and followers t...

Waring Brooke is a young British knitwear brand, founded by Samatha Brooke, that has become a firm favourite in recent years. But Waring Brooke is far from an overnight success, this is the second version of the brand that has so many important values at its heart. Samantha shares how she found knitwear from art, what the first version of Waring Brooke looked like, why being sustainable and Britis...

The thought of public speaking strikes fear into the heart of many a brave business owner... and I was the same until a few years ago. But in just two days time, I'm speaking at the Festival of Female Entrepreneurs, and I don't feel scared at all. I feel excited. But it wasn't always that way. Don't worry, this isn't a podcast all about what a great public speaker I am- that would be a rubbish lis...