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What She Said

Lucy Lucraftlucylucraft.co.uk
What She Said is a podcast for creative business owners hosted by me, Lucy Lucraft, a podcast producer based in Brighton. Episodes are a mix of advice and rambles from me, and unfiltered interviews with people I find interesting.
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Episodes

Five Things I've Learned About Podcasting

For full show notes, head to lucylucraft.com/s4e5 In this solo episode I chat about the five things I've learned about starting a podcast! It's a rambly, non-exhaustive list of the things I think matter and what I've learned really, really doesn't. It's 100% my own experience and please know I HATE RULES so....yep, don't do anything you disagree with just because it worked/didn't work for me. L x PS - my podcast course is OPEN! Early bird rates expire in a couple of days so head to https://lucyl...

Jun 03, 201912 min

Kristabel Plummer | Blogging ethics

For full show notes head to lucylucraft.com/s4e4 I chat with Kristabel Plummer who writes the travel and lifestyle blog I Want You to Know. She’s an OG blogger who isn’t afraid to be herself and stick her head above the parapet. She’s honest, approachable and self deprecating and we chatted all about her blogging journey, why ethics are so important and how blogging success comes in different forms. Thanks to this weeks sponsor: WriteNOW cards. WSS listeners get a special discount (quote WHATSHE...

May 27, 201946 min

Why You Should Be Using Pinterest!

Read the full show notes at lucylucraft.com/s4e3 This week I chat ALL ABOUT PINTEREST and why you should be as obsessed with it as me. Sign up for the https://lucylucraft.com/free-pinterest-challenge-landing-page/ (free email challenge) Buy the https://lucy-lucraft.teachable.com/p/pinterest-for-bloggers (Pinterest For Bloggers Course)! Sign up for Tailwind now. But remember my number one rule? Don't do anything anyone tells you so if you hate it then move on :) Like, subscribe and review the pod...

May 20, 201920 min

Kirsty Leanne | Plus-sized travel blogging

FULL EPISODE NOTES ARE HERE > lucylucraft.com/s4e2 Hey you, Hope you had an EXCELLENT weekend. I did, thanks for asking (I'll go ahead and presume you did...) Welcome to episode two, where I chat with plus sized travel blogger Kirsty Leanne, who is L-to the OVELY. She talked to me about her journey, from starting out as a beauty blogging before transitioning into travel. In particular, we talked all about the inequality and fattism in travel blogging and how Kirsty calls out brands and aims t...

May 13, 201931 min

On new stuff and what's to come

Hey hey! Welcome back to the podcast! It's season four and over two years since I started it, can you believe it? I can't. Here's a little update and preview of what's to come. You can find me on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest @lucylucraft or on my blog: http://lucylucraft.com/ (lucylucraft.com) Support me via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lucylucraft (https://www.patreon.com/lucylucraft) Buy my Pinterest course here: https://lucylucraft.com/courses/pinterest-for-bloggers-course/ (https://l...

May 06, 20197 min

S3 finale & what's next for What She Said!

A little update on season three of the podcast and what's to look forward to in season four, launching May 1st. Support the podcast FOR FREE by leaving me a lovely rating and a review, as well as telling every person you have ever met how great the show is ;) MUCH LOVE! L xxx Support my work via Patreon right here >> https://www.patreon.com/lucylucraft Your First Byline closes for enrolment on the 28th Feb; secure your spot right here >> https://lucylucraft.com/courses/yourfirstbylin...

Feb 21, 201917 min

Flora Baker | On Grief

In this week’s episode, I chat with http://floratheexplorer.com/ (Flora Baker) (aka Flora the Explorer) about our individual experiences of grief, the surprising benefits it offered, and how to support someone who is grieving. Instagram Pinterest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 11, 201942 min

Vicky Flip Flop | On Press Trips

In this week’s episode, I chat with https://vickyflipfloptravels.com/ (Vicky Flip Flop) about the nitty gritty of going on press trips - what it’s really like, how to get invited on them, and how to provide value to brands. Instagram Pinterest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 04, 201933 min

Emily Sharp | On Creating Video Content

In this week’s episode, I chat with http://instagram.com/emilyfredasharp (Emily Sharp)who is a video content producer for Whalar - in addition to having her own amazing Instagram account. We had a great conversation about the evolution of influencer marketing and how to create great video content for social media. Listen here or on https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/what-she-said/id1252794301?mt=2 (Apple Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/2vtQcR1ODSu017moN3xGQR?si=cwZZSfQKRBKzyf7SWgv80w (...

Jan 28, 201942 min

Kate McKibbin | Creating Online Courses

In this week’s episode, I chat with https://katemckibbin.com/ (Kate McKibbin)about the ups and downs and ins and outs of creating and selling online courses. Instagram Pinterest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 21, 201938 min

Lola Hoad | On Finding Your Why

In this week’s episode, I chat with Lola Hoad, a creative business coach and founder of One Girl Band. We focus on the importance of finding your way when it comes to creating a business and creative work that you love. Please think about leaving the show a rating and review. For each one I receive, I give £2 to my chosen charity, which changes monthly. Instagram Pinterest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 14, 201938 min

Barbora Kurcova | On Breaking the Instagram Rules

In this week’s episode, I chat with Barbora about her journey to massive Instagram success, the struggles that came along with that massive growth, and how it led her to break the rules in order to regain her creativity. We talked about: How the creativity of Instagram and blogging helped Barbora come back from a really dark time. The struggle that came with her Instagram account growing so quickly and how it led her to break the “rules" The privilege of being able to take a break and take creat...

Jan 07, 201930 min

#PODMAS DAY TWELVE

A rambly chat about how I'm merging new and old traditions to form one MEGA Christmas this year. See you next year for #PODMAS 2019! xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 12, 201813 min

#PODMAS DAY ELEVEN

Today is a bit chunkier because the topic required it. I'm chatting about how I encourage diversity in my messy, imperfect way! Thanks SO much to everyone listening, taking part and encouraging #PODMAS this year. It has been SO much fun! L x Buy my SEO course for £65 before it closes forever: https://lucylucraft.com/courses/simple-seo-success-2/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 11, 201818 min

#PODMAS DAY TEN

I chat about some things I've been scared to share with you and reveal some exciting news. Also, Anaïs is present at all times so....yep, sorry about that. Buy my SEO course for £65 before it closes forever: https://lucylucraft.com/courses/simple-seo-success-2/ See you tomorrow! L x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 10, 201812 min

#PODMAS DAY NINE

Three things you DON'T know about me! The episode is short because.....you know pretty much everything! ps My SEO course is £65 for December. You can buy it here > https://lucy-lucraft.teachable.com/p/simple-seo-success Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 09, 20186 min

#PODMAS DAY EIGHT

I chat about why I left London and moved to Brighton. Read more here >https://lucylucraft.com/why-leave-london-move-brighton/ ps My SEO course is £65 for December. You can buy it here > https://lucy-lucraft.teachable.com/p/simple-seo-success Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 08, 201812 min

#PODMAS DAY SEVEN

Coming to you crazy late but technically still on time, it's DAY SEVEN! I chat all about my values, and how I endeavour to live them with some real life examples of where I've been conflicted and fudged up too. L x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 07, 201813 min

#PODMAS DAY SIX

Today I'm chatting about why I podcast. Why I started my podcast and what I'm doing with series four. ------ Make sure you share your #PODMAS2018 podcasts/Instagram lives/stories etc etc using the aforementioned hashtag or #PODMAS and tag me @lucylucraft too. Catch up with previous episodes here and please feel free to join in on Instagram too. If you navigate to my bio, you’ll see the #PODMAS2018 highlights where I’ve saved anyone who’s tagged me in their stories and I’ll be saving little IGTV’...

Dec 06, 201812 min

#PODMAS DAY FIVE

Happy day FIVE, y'all! Today I chat (in two parts) about the prompt: I'm [...] because [...] and annoy myself with my own sound effects. Catch up with previous episodes at lucylucraft.com and be sure to tag me in your social posts @lucylucraft and #podmas. See you tomorrow! L x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 05, 20189 min

#PODMAS DAY FOUR

Hola! And welcome to #PODMAS Day FOUR where I chat about the worst piece of advice I've been given. It's shorter than the others, which is irritating because messy, but hopefully it's a nice little snippet of a cold-filled moi in your earholes. Catch up with previous episodes here and please feel free to join in on Instagram too. If you navigate to my bio, you'll see the #PODMAS2018 highlights where I've saved anyone who's tagged me in their stories and I'll be saving little IGTV's if you'd like...

Dec 04, 20189 min

#PODMAS DAY THREE

Hey YOU! Happy day three of #PODMAS. I'm still full of cold and record to you while making a bizarre and healing concoction of coffee, turmeric and cinnamon. Spoiler alert: I didn't enjoy it ;) Today's prompt is: 'I have learned [...] about myself this year.', so I get all reflective on a year that saw me return to work, move to Brighton and add a few strings to my bow. I mention my SEO course, which is on sale until December 31st (£65 vs £147) when it will CLOSE FOREVERMORE. Buy the course here...

Dec 03, 201812 min

Man vs. Globe | On Taking Great Photographs

PSSSSSST! My SEO course is on sale until December 31st (£65 vs £147) when it will CLOSE FOREVERMORE. https://lucy-lucraft.teachable.com/p/simple-seo-success (Buy the course here.) In this week’s episode, I chat with Dave McClane aka Man vs. Globe about taking great photographs for your blog or social media. We talked about: How Dave started blogging two years ago, even though he doesn’t particularly like writing Growing your reputation as a blogger so that you get invited to things in the indust...

Dec 03, 201832 min

#PODMAS DAY TWO

THANKS SO MUCH to everyone joining in with #PODMAS via podcasts, Instagram lives and stories. You have blown me away with your incredible pieces of advice (yesterday's prompt) and I can't wait to hear Day TWO. Today I'm recording while cooking, and pausing to sneeze. I sound like death, because I am STILL full of cold so apologies for that. Today's prompt is 'Being vulnerable online means [...]' and I dig into what that means to me. Find me @lucylucraft everywhere and please do tag me in your #P...

Dec 01, 201812 min

#PODMAS DAY ONE

In today's episode I chat all about the BEST advice I've ever been given as I run some errands and ramble :) Find me @lucylucraft err'ywhere online and on my blog lucylucraft.com. Make sure you share your #PODMAS2018 podcasts/Instagram lives/stories etc etc using the aforementioned hashtag or #PODMAS and tag me @lucylucraft too. L x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 30, 201812 min

Sas Petherick | On the Ethics of Coaching

In this week’s episode, I chat with self-doubt coach Sas Petherick all about the ins and outs of coaching - including the complicated ethics surrounding this profession and how to find the right person if you’re looking to be coached. Instagram Pinterest Please think about leaving the show a rating and review. For each one I receive, I give £2 to my chosen charity, which changes monthly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 26, 201852 min

The Travel Hack | On Finding Your Niche

In this week’s episode, I chat with Monica Stott who runs the https://thetravelhack.com (blog The Travel Hack) and amazing course The Blogger Course (who sponsor What She Said!) We chat about how hard it feels to find your niche as a blogger and Monica shares her simple, practical steps to hone in on your why and purpose. You can find me on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest @lucylucraft or on my blog: http://lucylucraft.com/ (lucylucraft.com). Please think about leaving the show a rating and revi...

Nov 19, 201837 min

Adventurous Kate | On Taking a Stance

In this week’s episode, I chat with one of the first bloggers I ever followed, Kate McCulley aka https://www.adventurouskate.com/ (Adventurous Kate). Kate has always been super honest and political online, so we chat about her experience being shipwrecked, being political online, and how Kate tries to be an ally as much as possible. We talked about: Kate’s experience being the first blogger to focus on solo female travel Getting more comfortable with speaking out and being political online The t...

Nov 12, 201830 min

Anna Guggenberger | Using Instagram bots and starting again

In this week’s episode, I chat with long time Insta-pal Anna Guggenberger also known as https://www.ardentwanderess.co/ (Ardent Wanderess). We talked all about her experience of using bots to achieve a big following on Instagram as a travel blogger, and why she decided to close her account and start again. Read full show notes at http://bit.ly/wsspodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 05, 201837 min

Cat Rose | On Being an Introvert Online

In this week’s episode, I chat with the lovely Cat of https://www.thecreativeintrovert.com/ (The Creative Introvert) all about being an introvert, including the difference between introverts and extroverts and Cat offers some great tips for any introverts out there who want to start a creative career. Listen here or on https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/what-she-said/id1252794301?mt=2 (Apple Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/2vtQcR1ODSu017moN3xGQR?si=cwZZSfQKRBKzyf7SWgv80w (Spotify )or a...

Oct 29, 201833 min
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