This is a live podcast recording brought to you in partnership with our sponsors Pinterest. The show is in two halves, firstly Kat is joined by Pat McNulty, freelance Editor and Content Consultant and the woman behind Made.com's winning Pinterest content. She has a knack for creating social media content which strikes a cord with her audience. Their interview is followed by a panel with supreme bloggers, Medina Grillo of Grillo Designs, Samira Kazan of AlphaFoodie and Jenny Kakoudakis of Seasons...
Sep 26, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 8
It's the 50th EPISODE! To celebrate in style I have an extra long chat with the one and only Mini Moderns aka Keith Stephenson & Mark Hampshire. Their iconic wallpaper patterns grace walls the world over. We chat about their careers, inspirational teachers, making mischief at work, how to design a scent like a pattern and much much more. Our Pinterest recording has happened! Listen out for it in a future episode. Show notes at https://blogtacular.com/podcast...
Jul 18, 2019•1 hr 39 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Some say the best time to start is now and figure out the details later but for Tabara nailing her branding and business plan has laid the foundations for a successful company launch. In this episode I talk to Tabara N'Diaye about her company, La Basketry, and debut book: Baskets out now. Full Show Notes & Links: http://blogtacular.com/podcast/
May 23, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Tiffany Han is a life coach who teaches smart, driven women how to raise their hands and say yes to all the things they want to do, be, and say without compromising their standards—or their sanity. Full Show Notes & Links: http://blogtacular.com/podcast/
Apr 03, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Keith Brymer Jones is a born and bred Londoner and a potter by trade. You may know him from The Great Pottery Throw Down or from his hilarious YouTube spoofs. Keith's career spans four decades and in this interview we discuss his roots and how he has adapted to a changing retail climate to maintain a successful business. Full Show Notes & Links: http://blogtacular.com/podcast/
Mar 13, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Stephanie Yeboah is a freelance writer, public speaker, fat acceptance advocate and a multi-award nominated plus size fashion blogger. In this episode we discuss how Stephanie's blog and career developed as well as online activism. Full Show Notes & Links: http://blogtacular.com/podcast/
Feb 05, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Nik is a passionate voice speaking against the practice of influencer fraud and in favour of high standards in the industry. In this podcast we discuss what to get in writing when you're working on a campaign, advertising and fraud and why brands need to allow creators to create. Full Show Notes & Links: http://blogtacular.com/podcast/
Jan 16, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Starting out as a freelance illustrator, Emma Block found herself in more than one situation where she wasn't being paid. We discuss Emma's creative career, what to look out for as a creative business owner as well as Emma's first book The Joy of Watercolour. Full Show Notes & Links: http://blogtacular.com/podcast/
Jan 09, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 1
This Blog Means Business Tickets: https://blogtacular.com/workshop-this-blog-means-business/ Twitter Moment: https://twitter.com/i/moments/1040169897358254080 please tweet us your suggestions to add to the moment Tweet us or send us an Insta DM to let us know who you'd like to see at a live show @blogtacular Past series here: http://blogtacular.com/podcast/...
Sep 17, 2018•5 min
Getting featured in the press can transform your business in many ways and good PR should be part of your marketing plan. Janet Murray of Soulful PR takes us through the easy ways to get featured, how to pitch to journalists and what it can do for your blog and business. Full Show Notes & Links: http://blogtacular.com/podcast/ Tickets on sale NOW: http://blogtacular.com/tickets/...
May 24, 2018•1 hr 6 min
Standing out online can seem like an impossible task. Is there a single original idea left? Kat takes you through seven ways to hone your content and to stand out online in this chatty Kat solo episode. Full Show Notes & Links: http://blogtacular.com/podcast/ Tickets on sale NOW: http://blogtacular.com/tickets/
May 11, 2018•34 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Jess Sims and Kate Baxter have worked both sides of the brand / blogger relationship over the years. As freelance PRs they decided to create something to address the public airing of relationships gone wrong. Hear how to create valuable, authentic campaigns and how they're aiming to change the industry. Full Show Notes & Links: http://blogtacular.com/podcast/ Tickets on sale NOW: http://blogtacular.com/tickets/...
May 08, 2018•56 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Meera Shah is the Social Media Manager for IKEA UK and IE, handling social strategy, content and execution. We discuss how the IKEA philosophy guides their work and ensures that influencer partnerships are meaningful and well thought-out. Full Show Notes & Links: http://blogtacular.com/podcast/ Tickets on sale NOW: http://blogtacular.com/tickets/
May 01, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Catherine Price is a science journalist whose curiosity takes her on some interesting journeys. When she decided to use her phone less it sparked an interest in the relationship we all have with our addictive and ever-present smart phones. Rather than go cold turkey Catherine's new book helps you regain control and build a more healthy relationship with your phone. Full Show Notes & Links: http://blogtacular.com/podcast/ Tickets on sale NOW: http://blogtacular.com/tickets/...
Apr 19, 2018•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Jo is a food photographer and Creating for Good founder known as Candids by Jo online. We discuss the tension between audience demands and creativity, cinemagraphs, new motherhood and using creativity to benefit charity. Full Show Notes & Links: http://blogtacular.com/podcast/ Tickets on sale NOW: http://blogtacular.com/tickets/
Apr 12, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Lauren Mahon didn't expect to get breast cancer, she was young, had no family history and didn't have more than a nod to boobs. Since being diagnosed in 2016, she has fought and beaten breast cancer, written her way through the darkest hours and set up a brand GIRLvsCANCER, which supports small cancer charities working with people like Lauren. In her words, it was probably a blessing in a really ugly disguise. In this episode we discuss the highs and lows of going through treatment, how Lauren's...
Mar 29, 2018•57 min•Season 3Ep. 13
The ASA and CAP provide advice to advertisers and publishers in the UK. As influencers and business owners we have a responsibility to ensure that all of our posts are transparent where a commercial relationship exists. In this episode with Emma Smith, CAP Copy Advice Manager we cover what you need to do to stay compliant and answer your questions. Full Show Notes & Links: http://blogtacular.com/podcast/ Tickets on sale NOW: http://blogtacular.com/tickets/...
Mar 22, 2018•47 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Tilly Walnes grew her blog from her exploits learning to sew her own clothes into an award winning pattern house. In this episode we discuss growth strategies, book deals, being on the telly and the steps Tilly took to scale her operations from sofa to staff! Tilly's second book, Stretch, is out now! Full Show Notes & Links: http://blogtacular.com/podcast/ Tickets on sale NOW: http://blogtacular.com/tickets/...
Mar 15, 2018•59 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Not many people would see the creativity in police work but Clare Mackintosh saw the link between factually gathering and reporting information on crimes as a form of storytelling. In this episode we discuss Clare's route from a successful police career through blogging, freelance journalism and eventually to Sunday Times Bestselling author. She is the author of I Let You Go, I See You and her latest novel, Let Me Lie, is released today. Full Show Notes & Links: http://blogtacular.com/podcas...
Mar 08, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Marketing can seem like a daunting activity cooked up by people in sleek suits but it doesn't have to be that way. In this episode Kayte Ferris shares simple ways to reframe marketing and do it in a way which doesn't make you feel icky. Full Show Notes & Links: http://blogtacular.com/podcast/ Tickets: http://blogtacular.com/tickets/
Feb 28, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Everyone loves to say people weren't making money online in the early days, yet Natalie has been making a full time living online for a decade. We discuss business models, expectations and more in part two of our chatty podcast. Full Show Notes & Links: http://blogtacular.com/podcast/ Tickets: http://blogtacular.com/tickets/
Feb 20, 2018•52 min•Season 3Ep. 31
We discuss online courses, facebook groups and more in this first part of our chatty catch up. Pulling no punches we dive into the murky world of e-courses and the six figure income evangelists with Natalie's characteristic frankness. Full Show Notes & Links: http://blogtacular.com/podcast/ Tickets: http://blogtacular.com/tickets/
Feb 20, 2018•50 min•Season 3Ep. 6
In this podcast we cover the basics of getting your blog or business ready for General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This podcast and information in it is not legal advice. Please seek legal counsel on matters relating to your compliance. Full Show Notes & Links: http://blogtacular.com/podcast/ Tickets: http://blogtacular.com/tickets/
Feb 06, 2018•44 min•Season 3Ep. 6
You might not link a career in diplomacy with luxury fashion and travel blogging but Supal Desai's unique path has given her a perspective which makes her stand out in a crowded market. In this episode Supal shares how she went from exploring Syria, to intelligence in Washington DC and then blogging in London. We discuss micro-influence, what bloggers can learn diplomacy and shooting outfits without a photographer. Full Show Notes & Links: http://blogtacular.com/podcast/ Tickets: http://blog...
Jan 30, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Controversies & Spats blow up on social media with influencers coming under fire frequently. In this episode Kat discusses recent examples and what they mean for the wider industry. Full Show Notes & Links: http://blogtacular.com/podcast/ Tickets: http://blogtacular.com/tickets/
Jan 18, 2018•21 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Working a social media manager for Boden and having formerly worked at ASOS, Lucy Nicholls has seen the brand-blogger relationship evolve over time. In this episode she shares her insight as both a blogger and a brand rep. We discuss how to approach brands, what brands might be looking for and how to make yourself appealing to them. Full Show Notes & Links: http://blogtacular.com/podcast/ Tickets: http://blogtacular.com/tickets/...
Jan 10, 2018•57 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Are you born with creativity in you? Anthony Burrill certainly thinks so. From early connections with visual communication to his work as an artist Anthony's life is filled with creativity and avoiding the real world. In this episode we discuss Anthony's career path, leaving the house to go online (it really was like that) and how family and home are at the heart of his working life. Full show notes and links at: http://blogtacular.com/podcast
Dec 29, 2017•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 3
When we unite we're stronger than when we stand alone. In this episode Otegha Uwagba, founder of Women Who and author of The Little Black Book joins Kat. We discuss freelance work, creating inclusive working environments, why your network matters. Full show notes and links at: http://blogtacular.com/podcast
Dec 15, 2017•57 min•Season 3Ep. 2
When a twist of fate led to Dominique leaving work she had no idea that her business would soon flourish thanks to Instagram. I this episode we discuss being featured by Instagram, riding out dips in likes and follows, finding inspiration for sponsored content and demanding the like with your images. Full show notes and links at: http://blogtacular.com/podcast
Dec 05, 2017•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Yes yes YES! We are back with a fresh season of interviews and advice. Looking forward to sharing our biggest season yet...
Dec 01, 2017•1 min
