A break is not a reward (and you don't have to earn it)! Season 5, Episode 56: Show Up and Be Heard I can’t quite believe we’ve reached the end of another season – which means we are also about to head into another school holiday! This podcast has always been about showing up in a way that feels right for me, and helping you show up in a way that feels right for you, which is exactly why I design each season to fit around real life - because running a business isn’t about pushing through exhaust...
Jul 15, 2025•21 min•Season 5Ep. 56
7 questions your social media should answer in 7 seconds Season 5, Episode 55: Show Up and Be Heard Today’s episode is a solo one, and we’re chatting about what people actually want to know when they land on your business social media page - and how to make sure your profile is doing the hard work for you. This episode is all about getting the basics right, so your content has the best chance of doing its job. It will help you make sure your profile is clear, helpful, and working behind the scen...
Jul 08, 2025•21 min•Season 5Ep. 55
How to stay visible in the summer, without being glued to your phone Season 5, Episode 54: Show Up and Be Heard Today’s episode of the podcast is a solo episode all about creating content during the summer months – even when engagement tends to dip. I'm talking about how to approach content creation in a way that feels good for you, why it’s still worth posting (even just a little), and how to make it work without gluing yourself to your phone all August. This isn’t about hustle or pressure – it...
Jul 01, 2025•19 min•Season 5Ep. 54
Why assertiveness is hard for women and how to make it work for you, with Kate Rainford-Foakes Season 5, Episode 53: Show Up and Be Heard Today’s episode is a brilliant chat with Kate Rainford-Foakes, all about assertiveness, negotiation, and showing up with confidence - without losing your kindness or compassion along the way. Whether you’re in the corporate world, running your own business, or figuring out your next steps, this one’s packed with insight and practical tips to take away. We talk...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 53
Season 5, Episode 52: Show Up and Be Heard Navigating your way through marketing your small business on social media can seem overwhelming. Especially when it’s filled with “experts” telling you that to be successful you need to post 3 reels, 9 stories, 11 posts and have 9.75 hashtags on every other post, whilst standing on your head! But the truth? Most of that advice is designed more for clickbait and engagement than it is to actually help you. Which is why in this episode, I’m calling out som...
Jun 17, 2025•21 min•Season 5Ep. 52
Season 5, Episode 51: Show Up and Be Heard Ever wondered why some of your posts don’t quite grab attention? You spend time planning, creating, and sharing, but somehow they just don’t get the response you’re hoping for. It’s frustrating, isn’t it? And it can quickly make you fall out of love with social media! In today’s episode, I’m going to be talking all about a key part of your social media post that might be causing the problem - your hook. BOSS THINGS YOU'LL LEARN IF YOU TUNE IN: What a ho...
Jun 10, 2025•22 min•Season 5Ep. 51
Season 5, Episode 50: Show Up and Be Heard Today’s episode is a special one - not only is it the podcast’s first birthday (yay!), but it’s also a massive shout out to YOU. The emotional energy it takes to keep showing up - through fear, doubt, and imposter syndrome is huge. And still, you’re here - listening, learning, trying. And that's worth celebrating! In this episode, I’m opening up about what’s been going on in my own head lately and reminding you that even if it doesn’t feel like it. you’...
Jun 03, 2025•16 min•Season 5Ep. 50
Season 5, Episode 49: Show Up and Be Heard Today’s episode of the podcast is an interview with the lovely Leyla Alexander, a freelance graphic designer and founder of the sustainable clothing brand You Are The Sea. In this conversation, we chat about the juggle between client work and creative passion projects, and why it’s totally okay, and actually really powerful, to do something just because it brings you joy. We explore the pressures so many of us feel to monetise everything we enjoy, the v...
May 27, 2025•47 min•Season 5Ep. 49
Season 5, Episode 48: Show Up and Be Heard Today’s episode of the podcast is a solo episode all about why changing your mind is a sign of strength and success, not failure. I share my own experience of evolving my business and offers and tips to help you navigate changes you want to make with confidence and clarity. BOSS THINGS YOU’LL LEARN IF YOU TUNE IN: Why changing your mind doesn’t mean you’ve failed Clear signs it might be time to pivot in your business How to confidently communicate a cha...
May 20, 2025•34 min•Season 5Ep. 48
Season 5, Episode 47: Show Up and Be Heard Today’s episode of the podcast is an interview with the lovely Lizzy Parsons, all about time management, business ownership, and the importance of understanding what really matters, both in your business and your life. We talk about everything from coping with chaotic mornings and finding your focus again, to what it actually looks like to build a business that fits your life (instead of trying to fit your life around your business). If you’ve ever felt...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 5Ep. 47
Season 5, Episode 46: Show Up and Be Heard Today’s episode of the podcast is a solo episode all about the growing shame around using AI in content creation, and why I’m just not here for it. In this episode, I’m sharing how I use AI myself, why I believe it can be a powerful and supportive tool, and how to make sure your content still sounds like you, and builds trust with your audience. If you enjoyed this episode or found it useful, then I would really appreciate if you could take just a few m...
May 06, 2025•28 min•Season 5Ep. 46
Season 5, Episode 45: Show Up and Be Heard Today’s episode of the podcast is an interview with graphic designer Bhavini Lakhani, all about finding balance, building self-awareness, and letting go of guilt when it comes to rest. We dive into the unexpected reality of freelance life, the power of recognising your personal patterns, and how rest, boundaries, and doing absolutely nothing can actually help you be more productive. It’s a real, honest, and inspiring chat that so many women in business ...
Apr 29, 2025•51 min•Season 5Ep. 45
Season 5, Episode 44: Show Up and Be Heard Today’s episode of the podcast is a solo episode all about how to create content when you’re stretched thin. In this episode, I’m sharing practical, real life ways to create content when you’re short on time, energy, or motivation – and I'm sharing tips that are designed to take the pressure off while still helping you connect with your audience in a way that feels true to you. So if you’ve ever found yourself thinking, ‘I know I should post… but I’ve g...
Apr 22, 2025•23 min•Season 5Ep. 44
Season 4, Episode 43: Show Up and Be Heard I can’t quite believe we’ve reached the end of another season – which means we are also about to head into another school holiday! This podcast has always been about showing up in a way that feels right for me, and helping you show up in a way that feels right for you, which is exactly why I design each season to fit around real life - because running a business isn’t about pushing through exhaustion just to tick a box. In today’s episode, I want to lea...
Apr 01, 2025•21 min•Season 4Ep. 43
Season 4, Episode 42: Show Up and Be Heard Today’s episode of the podcast is a solo episode all about the simple mistakes I see small businesses making on Instagram and how to avoid them. Tune in now to find out what they are and the practical actions you can take to avoid them. BOSS THINGS YOU'LL LEARN IF YOU TUNE IN: How to create a clear and impactful Instagram bio that speaks to your audience Why engaging with your followers is non negotiable and how to do it effectively The importance of us...
Mar 25, 2025•27 min•Season 4Ep. 42
Season 4, Episode 41: Show Up and Be Heard In today’s episode, I am talking to Kasi Reid all about understanding our menstrual cycle, and how to live a life in alignment with it. We dive into the importance of self-advocacy in the medical system, the impact of hormones on daily life, and breaking the taboo around menstruation. We also explore how the menstrual cycle mirrors nature’s seasons, the concept of cyclical living, and how understanding our bodies can help us navigate perimenopause and m...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 41
Season 4, Episode 40: Show Up and Be Heard Today we’re diving into a topic that fires me up every single time I hear it: the word ‘lucky’. I hear it a lot - when people see my business, my work, my wins, and they say, “You’re so lucky!” - and I know they don’t mean harm, but honestly? It triggers me. In fact, it actually makes me a little bit furious, and today I am opening up about why. If you’ve ever been told the same thing, or if you’ve ever felt like people were dismissing your hard work by...
Mar 11, 2025•35 min•Season 4Ep. 40
Season 4, Episode 39: Show Up and Be Heard Today’s episode of the podcast is a bonus solo episode all about supporting women beyond International Women’s Day. I’m chatting about how true support means taking consistent action all year round, not just on one day. I share some practical ways you can uplift other women, challenge sexism, and tackle the bigger issues like male violence against women. If you enjoyed this episode or found it useful, then I would really appreciate if you could take jus...
Mar 08, 2025•34 min•Season 4Ep. 39
Season 4, Episode 38: Show Up and Be Heard I love helping small business owners navigate social media in a way that actually works for them. But what I don’t love? The absolute nonsense that gets thrown around as if it’s the only way to succeed. In this episode, I’m breaking down some of the most frustrating myths I hear all the time - the ones that could be holding you back rather than helping you grow. BOSS THINGS YOU'LL LEARN IF YOU TUNE IN: Why there is no one size fits all approach to socia...
Mar 04, 2025•23 min•Season 4Ep. 38
Season 4, Episode 37: Show Up and Be Heard In this episode, I’m chatting with the brilliant Jo Watson about all things boundaries, business, and personal growth. Jo shares her experiences of juggling life as a mum and business owner, and we get into why setting boundaries is so important - not just for our mental health but for running a business that actually works for us. If you’ve ever struggled with setting boundaries, pricing your services, or just figuring out how to balance it all, this o...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Season 4Ep. 37
Season 3, Episode 36: Show Up and Be Heard I can’t quite believe we’ve reached the end of another season – which means we are also about to head into another school holiday! This podcast has always been about showing up in a way that feels right for me, and helping you show up in a way that feels right for you, which is exactly why I design each season to fit around real life - because running a business isn’t about pushing through exhaustion just to tick a box. In today’s wrap up episode, I wan...
Feb 18, 2025•21 min•Season 3Ep. 36
Season 3, Episode 35: Show Up and Be Heard In today’s episode, I am talking to Nicky Elliott all about gender equality, internalised misogyny, and the realities of being a woman in business. We dive into the emotional challenges women face, the importance of setting boundaries, and how societal expectations shape our experiences. We also explore the role of men in feminism, challenging traditional gender roles in parenting, and the power of authenticity in both life and business. It’s a conversa...
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 35
Season 3, Episode 34: Show Up and Be Heard Authenticity has been a buzzword for a long time now - so much so that it’s almost lost its meaning. It's been taken over by brands, turned into a sales trick, and used as a marketing tactic rather than a genuine way to connect. Which is why today, I'm claiming back the true meaning of authenticity and diving into how you can be yourself on social media, without feeling exposed, overwhelmed, or unsure of what to share. BOSS THINGS YOU'LL LEARN IF YOU TU...
Feb 04, 2025•50 min•Season 3Ep. 34
Season 3, Episode 33: Show Up and Be Heard Today, I'm sharing five easy tips to help you do a social media cleanup that will leave you feeling refreshed and more confident about your online presence. Trust me, a little bit of tidying up can work wonders, not only for how you look online, but also for how you feel about the process. These tips will help you to reduce your overwhelm, help you attract the right audience, and make it so much easier to show up consistently. If you enjoyed this episod...
Jan 28, 2025•21 min•Season 3Ep. 33
Season 3, Episode 32: Show Up and Be Heard Today I am talking about understanding what might be holding your post's reach back, based on tips and advice that has come from Instagram themselves. So if your content isn't reaching as many people as it should, or if it feels like your engagement is stuck in first gear, then this episode is just what you need. BOSS THINGS YOU'LL LEARN IF YOU TUNE IN: The key insights that Instagram shared about content best practices. What Instagram's algorithm prior...
Jan 21, 2025•22 min•Season 3Ep. 32
Season 3, Episode 31: Show Up and Be Heard Today’s episode of the podcast is a solo episode all about setting strong boundaries on social media as a small business owner. Boundaries aren’t just a self care trend; they’re a strategic necessity that can boost your professionalism and productivity. I’m breaking it all down into three key areas: time, energy, and mindset, with plenty of actionable tips to help you create boundaries that work for you. BOSS THINGS YOU'LL LEARN IF YOU TUNE IN: The boun...
Jan 14, 2025•33 min•Season 3Ep. 31
Season 3, Episode 30: Show Up and Be Heard Today’s episode of the podcast is a solo episode all about creating a social media strategy that works for your business - tune in to hear me guide you through the essentials, from setting clear goals that align with your business to understanding your audience and choosing the right platforms. I’ll also share ten key components of a successful strategy, including benchmarking your performance, crafting engaging content, measuring success with KPIs, and...
Jan 07, 2025•32 min•Season 3Ep. 30
Season 2, Episode 29: Show Up and Be Heard In this reflective episode, I’m taking you through my journey in 2024 - the highs, the lows, and everything in between. I’ll be sharing why self-care, setting boundaries, and focusing on what truly matters have been at the heart of my journey this year and how these lessons are shaping my plans for 2025. Let’s dive in together and reflect on the year that’s been! LINKS YOU DEFINITELY WANT TO CHECK OUT: Check out Atomicon (affiliate link) Check out Being...
Dec 17, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Season 2, Episode 28: Show Up and Be Heard In today's episode, I give my thoughts on a question I've heard asked a lot recently... 'do you really need to be on social media for your business?' Spoiler alert: I’m here to tell you - no, you don’t need to be on social media. Surprised? Let’s dive into why that is and the benefits it can still offer if you decide to use it. If you enjoyed this episode or found it useful, then I would really appreciate if you could take just a few minutes to give it ...
Dec 10, 2024•21 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Season 2, Episode 27: Show Up and Be Heard In this episode, I share 12 lesser known features of Instagram that can help you save time, enhance engagement, and maximise your content's reach. If you enjoyed this episode or found it useful, then I would really appreciate if you could take just a few minutes to give it a review on whatever platform you are listening on - because every one I get really does make me do a little squeal and a happy dance! CONNECT WITH BECCI: Connect with Becci on Instag...
Dec 03, 2024•29 min•Season 2Ep. 27
