In this episode I chat to the lovely Erin Hung from Berin Made, and she is incredibly candid about comparison and the role it has played in her business journey so far. We also talk about: How easy it is to compare yourself to other business owners without all the facts Whether social media really is to blame for competitive thinking What community over competition should stand for

I talk to Michelle Blanchard from Michelle Imagery about photography and visual styling for your brand or small business. Michelle is a complete dream with a camera, creating some of the most visual striking images that can make you stop in your tracks as you're doing your daily scroll. She is definitely one to soak up ALL of the advice from. We also talk about: How to take killer photographs Find a visual style for your brand Using Instagram in the right way

I talk to Jo Want from Hello Sunshine about creating a routine for yourself when you work from home. Jo creates beautiful accessories and laser cut jewellery to add a bit of sunshine to your day. We also talk about: Setting a routine for yourself, outside of the 9 to 5 you're used to Using housework as an excuse not to work on your business The fear that makes us procrastinate in the first place

The impromptu hiatus is over! In this episode I divulge exactly why I disappeared off the face of the Earth for two months. This is hopefully a lesson in how to avoid burning out in the detrimental way I did at the tail end of 2018. Thank you for sticking around, even in the quiet times.

In this mini episode I am chatting dos and don'ts of sharing online. This topic was suggested by one of my amazing Patrons, Hannah from Creative Bea (shop her here) and I think it's such an important one to cover because we share so much of ourselves that sometimes it's easy to forget where the boundaries should be. So have a listen and start figuring out how much sharing suits you, your brand and the rest of the people in your life.

Anyone else singing this title to Dolly Parton? In this episode I talk to Kate from Kate Works about managing both a full time job and trying to start your own business. Kate confesses that she's a bit of a hoarder and gives lots of advice on how to prioritise and balance your time as well as celebrating all the little achievements we so often ignore.

In this mini episode we're talking about all the little changes you can make to make sure you're working smarter. So I'm handing over my dos and don'ts guide to working hard without burning out.  I am as guilty as anyone for burning the candle at both ends and forgetting to look after myself. Especially when I'm really excited about what I'm working on or I have a bunch of deadlines coming up. So have a listen and learn from my mistakes.

I talk with Rachel Waring from Rachel Emma Studio about the myth of feeling ready and how this can impact your business decisions. Rachel is a wedding stylist and she makes dreamy wedding decor and stationery. We also talk about: How waiting for the right time might be holding you back from making progress How overnight success never really happens overnight Ways to stop yourself from overthinking something to death and just doing it

In this mini episode I'm handing over my dos and don'ts guide to networking (in real life). I have always found networking easier than a lot of the people around me. I love getting to know people and what they do. Here are my top tips to making the most of your next networking event and not letting your nerves get the better of you.

I talk with Anna Stead from Thistle Moon about balancing your creativity with the pressure of making sales for your business. Anna is a fellow local artist and she makes incredible, intricately detailed pen and ink illustrations.  We talk about: Keeping inspired and creative whilst running a business and worrying about sales Striking the balance between your creative vision and what your customer wants How to go against the grain of what's trendy and carve out a market for your style of work

In this solo episode I'm handing over my dos and don'ts guide to selling your products and services through social media. My first business was born from social media, and I spent a lot of time studying social media marketing specifically for my degree.

In this very first solo episode I'm handing over my dos and don'ts guide to craft fairs and markets. I've done so many markets at this point, and I have made literally every rookie error in the book, so I'm sharing so you don't have to make them too!

In this episode, we chat everything craft fair (the good, the bad and the ugly), how to share your truth on Instagram even when it's difficult and how to make the most of the event you're exhibiting at. Kate is the one woman band behind Hey Hey Ginger and she creates punderful, vibrant illustrations and products to make you do a silly smile.

In this episode me and Rosie swap stories about mischievous pets and how they've impacted on our business routine. We cover how pets are really just an excuse to procrastinate, managing your mental health when working from home and pets becoming brand ambassadors.  Rosie is so inspiring for start up businesses as she's transitioned to working full time on her business in the last year. This interview is funny, relatable and packed full of personality.

I am very excited to be talking to Michelle from The Fox In The Attic about balancing business and motherhood, retaining your identity and empowering the future generation. Michelle creates the most beautiful illustrated wares and has been someone I admire for a while now. Her interview is so candid and frank, and it is so refreshing and inspiring to hear her take on issues like Insta life vs Insta reality and feminism.

For episode 2, we chat about taking the plunge and setting up shop, how to stop comparing yourself to people you don't know on social media, helping yourself out by connecting with creative communities online and how to approach manufacturers in the beginning. Elle is very excitingly at the start of her business venture, and this interview is so useful if you too are just starting out, and SO relatable if you're slightly more seasoned.

In this very exciting first episode, we chat unconventional beginnings in business, how losing someone close can help you take the leap to lead to success, how to deal with and avoid being ripped off by manufacturers (and other businesses!) and how to roll with the punches when something goes wrong. Rachel is an inspiring figure in creative business, and her candid interview is jam-packed with tips every female creativepreneur needs to know.