The Social Brain Podcast

Episode 41: 6 Videos Your Business Needs to Convert Sales with Julian Knopf   You've heard it a million times: "You need to be on video!".   And whilst showing up regularly on your socials with behind the scenes content, chatting with your community on stories and sharing helpful "how to" reels may increase your brand awareness and build trust with your audience, there are 6 videos your business n...

Episode 40: Mastering the Mindset Shift from Employee to CEO of Your Own Business with Stacey Keen   How often do you reflect on your career journey?   Have you ever thought about transitioning from being an employee to running your own business?   In this episode of The Social Brain Podcast, Head Brain Frances Barrett chats with Stacey Keen, founder and CEO of Keen to Assist Ltd, about her inspir...

Episode 39: P.E. Lessons for Your Mental Health with Claire Rushton-Plant   Be honest, how often do you check in with your mental health?   Are you giving yourself the breaks you need, or are you constantly hustling without pause?   Have you been prioritising everything else over your mental well-being?   In this episode of The Social Brain Podcast, Head Brain Frances Barrett chats with mindfulnes...

Episode 38: Harnessing Your Perimenopause Powers as a Business Owner with Lisa Gimenez-Codd   What's the difference between perimenopause and the menopause?   How long does the menopause last?   As a business owner, how can you support yourself during perimenopause?   These are just a few of the questions we answer in this episode of The Social Brain Podcast.   Join Head Brain Frances Barrett as s...

Episode 37: Learning to Manage Your Lifestyle as a Busy Business Owner with Ben Herbert   The pressures and demands of running a business can often lead to neglecting personal health, resulting in decreased productivity and increased stress.   But when you're already overworked and overwhelmed, how do you find the time to focus on your health?     In this episode of The Social Brain Podcast, Head...

Episode 36: Building A Website: The Important Steps With Deb Harrison   How often do you think about your website?   Are you unsure where to start when it comes to building your own site?   Have you been relying on social media alone to build your business?   In this episode of The Social Brain Podcast, Head Brain Frances Barrett chats with web design expert Deb Harrison, founder of DVH Design. Wi...

Episode 35: How To Protect Your Number One Business Asset with Louise Westra   Be honest, how often do you check in with your health?   Are you relying on energy drinks, too much caffeine or sugary snacks to get you through the day?   Have you been prioritising your business over your body?   In this episode of The Social Brain Podcast, Head Brain Frances Barrett chats with Health Mentor Louise We...

Episode 34: How to Boost Your Business with Pinterest with Lianne Harris   Have you heard of the power of Pinterest but have no idea where to start with it?   Would you love your marketing efforts to last longer than the couple of hours a social media post stays relevant for?   Wish you could continually drive traffic to your website, lead magnets and paid offers without having to spend hours and...

Episode 33: How To Make Time For Your Health As A Busy Business Owner with Ashley Bishop   Do you struggle to make time for your health as a busy business owner?   Do you regularly have 'go to the gym' on your to do list but fail to actually get there because work takes priority?   Are you looking for healthy habits to add to your daily life that don't require hours of your time?   In this episode...

Episode 32: Social Media Addiction: The Boundaries I Set For Myself   Have you ever checked your phone usage and realised you spend more time on social media than you do anything else?   Have you fallen into the trap of oversharing on Facebook, posting multiple times a day and feeling anxious when you haven't posted?   Is your social media obsession becoming an addiction that's getting way too out...

Episode 31: 5 Steps to Changing Your Life When You're Feeling Stuck with Lara Doherty Have you ever felt stuck, lost, floundering at sea, or on the hamster wheel of life and don't know how to get off? What if you could change your life? What would you alter? What would you do differently? And where would you start?! In this episode of The Social Brain Podcast, Head Brain Frances Barrett is joined...

Episode 30: Give Yourself Permission to Run the Business of Your Dreams with Sarah-Jane Adams   When we start our own businesses, there are lots of "shoulds". But how do we navigate the shoulds from what actually brings us joy?   In this episode of The Social Brain Podcast, Head Brain Frances Barrett is joined by Sarah-Jane Adams and together, they lift the lid on how to give yourself permission t...

Episode 29: How to Be Confident Everyday with Rebecca Hawkes Is it possible to be confident everyday? Can you feel confident all the time? What's the quickest way to feel confident in yourself? In this episode of The Social Brain Podcast, Head Brain Frances Barrett chats with Rebecca Hawkes about all things confidence including how to feel confident in just 90 seconds. Rebecca Hawkes is a Confiden...

The Power of Self Care: Nurturing Yourself Without Guilt with Steph Grainger In today's fast-paced world, where everyone seems to be constantly juggling multiple responsibilities and obligations, taking care of ourselves often takes a backseat. Society has ingrained in us the belief that focusing on our own well-being is a selfish act, something that should be done only when all other tasks are co...

"How do you come up with never-ending content ideas for Instagram?" Do you ever feel like you're running out of content? Do you struggle to come up with content ideas that pack a punch with your audience? In this solo episode of The Social Brain Podcast, Head Brain Frances Barrett shares her top tips for never-ending Instagram content that lands!   Tune in to learn: 🧠 The best place to find conte...

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* SNAP UP YOUR TICKET FOR INSTABRAINS LIVE HERE *   Essential Etiquette Tips for You & Your Business with Laura Akano   Are you showing up as your best in business? Is your business giving off the right impression to potential customers? What first impression are you giving to people as a business owner?   In this episode of The Social Brain Podcast, Head Brain Frances Barrett chats with Laura Aka...

The FlexiFamily: Balancing Work & Parental Rights in 2023 with Natalie Ellis   Flexible working is becoming "the norm" in today's world. But what are your rights as a parent when it comes to flexible working? And how are businesses supporting their employees?   In this episode of The Social Brain Podcast, Head Brain Frances Barrett chats with Natalie Ellis about the potential changes to flexible w...

Social Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Marketing Strategy - What's the Difference?!   Strategy can be SUCH a buzzword! And it can also be super intimidating for business owners. What is a strategy? Do you *really* need a social media strategy, marketing strategy AND a content strategy?! How do you create a good social media strategy that converts into sales?   These are just some of the question...

Goal Setting for Big Dreamers with Lottie Reeves   Do you have big dreams for your business?   Are you like our host Frances and LOVE to set yourself goals?   Or do you dread goal setting?   Whether you're in the love camp already or avoid it like the plague, after listening to this conversation you'll be sure to look at goal setting differently.   In this episode of The Social Brain Podcast, Head...

What is Burnout & How to Manage It with Leah Steele   Have you ever experienced burnout? You've been spinning all the plates for too long, you hit a massive wall and your body tells you enough is enough. Burnout is common for so many business owners but how do you overcome it? Can you prevent burnout?  Is it possible to manage burnout symptoms?   In this episode of The Social Brain Podcast, Head B...

Episode 20: The Easiest Way to Prioritise What Needs to Be Done Everyday with Vicky Harrison Picture this ⬇️   You're a parent who's started their own business. There's laundry to do, breakfast to be made, and they are NOT PUTTING THEIR SHOES ON.   Oh, and you've not posted on social media that day, you've got about a billion emails AND you've got to chase down your web designer because the button...

Episode 19: The Surprising Benefits of Networking with Felicity Dwyer When it comes to networking, which one are you? 1️⃣ So nervous that you can't bare the thought of a 60 second pitch (as if time slows down and it feels like half an hour) 2️⃣ Reaping the rewards of heading to a networking group and growing your business through relationships   Listen now to discover which camp Frances falls into...

Episode 18: How to Manage Your Finances without Spreadsheets with Caro Syson It is more important *than ever* to track your finances - business related or personal. But what's the best way to track your business finances? How can you easily see who still owes you money? And is there a magic tool that allows you to track more than just your finances?   In this episode of The Social Brain Podcast, H...

Episode 17: What is Self Talk & Why is it Important? With Shelley Bosworth Do you talk to yourself as you would a friend? Or do you beat yourself up and criticise your every move? In this episode of The Social Brain Podcast, Head Brain Frances Barrett chats with Shelley Bosworth about the way we talk to ourselves, why self talk awareness is important and the strategies to overcome negative self ta...