'It costs that much cause it takes me f***ing hours…' If you sang this lyric in your head then you’ve probably heard of Laura Jane Barnes, who joins us in today’s episode!   Of course, Laura Jane is more than just a viral song maker (which we’ll get into in the pod). She is a business strategist who helps artists and handmade business owners turn their social media efforts into an engaged and loyal online following.   Tune in as Laura and I talk through why visibility as a small business...

If you’re running an independent business, it is almost impossible to avoid thinking about the current economy and how it’s effecting sales. I’ve seen so many people preparing for the worst, closing down their small businesses, or simply adjusting to the change in the market while looking back at the ‘e-commerce pandemic boom’ as a thing of the past.   It’s a lot to take in. And the good news is, you do have control over a lot of how you move forward. That’s why today, I’m breaking down the...

I’m returning after a little hiatus, and with me is the brilliant Lauren Currie! Lauren is the Founder of UPFRONT, and is on a mission to change confidence for 1 million women. An all-around powerhouse, Lauren has been awarded an OBE for her services to design and diversity. Together we look at visibility from all angles, especially the ones that are trickier to navigate. From the positives of learning to own your work and show up as yourself, to the less explored complexity of privacy,...

Today I’m taking a look back at the journey from the start of my business to where I am today. I’m currently revamping my own messaging and funnels, which has turned out to be a great chance to reflect on all of the experiences, inspirations, and even pitfalls that that are at the heart of my offers.   Listen in to hear about how and why I started my business, the circumstances that led me to the self-trust I needed to jump in with both feet, and how you can do the same no matter where you’re...

I’ve had a breakthrough around how I manage my days, and ultimately how I manage my business... so of course I wanted to share it with you! There is so much focus on starting out in your business, but what happens once the excitement, the adrenaline, and even a little bit of fear has worn off?  In a counterproductive way, I realised that I started replicating the very corporate structures that I started a business to get away from - things like equating being at my desk to productivity. These...

Today, we’re chatting about safety, familiarity, trust, and how all of these things come together to build the foundation of your business.   Running your own business means that you are likely reinventing typical structures, whether it’s in your sales, your offers, or even your day to day. You are at the centre of it all, and while that is super freeing in theory, it can be a challenge in times of doubt.   When we have to make big decisions or take risks, our brain’s instinct is to search...

Today we’re talking about how the people around you impact the kind of money you can make. From the influences you absorbed growing up, to clients’ opinions on affordability, to the type of businesses you aspire toward, it seems like you can’t turn a corner without someone else’s money beliefs jumping out to inform or challenge your own.   So how do we surround ourselves with money beliefs that will build us up and help us make the money we desire? Tune in for insight on the importance of a...

In this episode, I’m breaking down why your money mindset is directly linked to your sales. You may not realise it when you’re writing that sales email or editing that reel, but how you show up and sell in your business is directly related to how you feel about money, your potential to make it, and the role it plays in your life… not to mention in the world.   Tune in for insights on how improving your money mindset can help you meet your sales goals, plus lots more on taking up space and...

In this episode, I’m jumping into some sticky money territory… even for this podcast!   I work with so many clients that are incredibly conscious of the ethics of their money making. If you’re a listener, it’s likely that you fall into this category of beautifully big-hearted business owners!   While there’s obviously so many good things about striving for an ethical business, there are moments where your conditioning around money can masquerade as kindness and keep you from entering that big...

The idea of selling is one of the most common points of anxiety for coaches and independent business owners – who do we approach? How do we share our offers? How hard do we push? How do we deal with rejection? With a maybe?   Sales consultant Leah Gregory joins me to hash out these questions and more. We talk through those moments where sales get sticky, and the steps we can take to make selling less pressured and more about connection.   Leah works with 6 & 7 figure coaches to sell high...

I need to rant. Right before I recorded this podcast, I watched my husband experience an awful sales call with an online coach in his industry. The thing that made this call especially bad was that it was a freebie consultation that ended in a HUGE amount of pressure to buy… which is exactly what I’m here to talk about today.   When we offer free value – whether it’s a 1:1 call or our everyday content – we need to be very aware of what the intention is behind it. Our own conditioning around...

Welcome back to Real You Real Money, and happy new year!   A new year means a new phase for so many of us, so I wanted to talk about the reality of working towards our idea of success, and why navigating the ins and outs of this is trickier than it seems.   A lot of us set goals expecting that when we achieve them everything will fall into place. When we think this way, we can end up waiting for the ‘right time’ when really the right time is now. The the reality of achieveing a goal can also...

My brilliant guest Sarah Clarke is on mission to help talented women unlock their potential and find more happiness at work. Her business Shine Brighter Consulting developed from nearly two decades of work in employee happiness and development, and helps women design their best work lives on their terms.   Sarah and I chat through how creating a you-shaped business is a fundamental part of finding joy in your work – especially if you work for yourself. Tune in for insight on life during and...

My guest today is the brilliant Ruthie Zerai! Ruthie a professional life and business coach who empowers people looking to become a better version of themselves everyday.    We chat about the idea of having a purpose, and the practical ways that you can find and follow yours. It’s easy to feel like you have to do it all, especially in some areas of the coaching space. Ruthie brings us examples from her own journey and experience that show us just how valuable it is to follow what you want...

In this episode, I’m bringing you a big confession. Last year, I set out to double my income in 2023… and it didn’t happen.   Not meeting a goal brings up a lot of questions for all of us – should I feel shame? Should I feel like I did something wrong? Did I do something wrong?   I can tell you from experience, the answer to all three of those questions is a big resounding no. I may not have hit the numbers I set out to, but this year has taught me exactly what I needed to know.   I’m...

If you’ve ever found yourself freezing up, not getting traction, or longing for momentum that seems just out of reach, then this episode is for you.   When recording this episode, I was feeling stuck myself… no matter when you’re listening, there’s a decent chance I may be again! The peaks and valleys of running a business (and of life in general) are something we all face.   That is why I’m sharing the 5 techniques that I use to get unstuck! Tune in for how to meet yourself with compassion,...

If you’ve ever struggled to balance your own needs alongside your business and the kids (or any caregiving), this episode is especially for you. My guest is the brilliant Doctor Jemma, an Empowerment Coach who helps mums bring to life their ambitions in a way that works in beautiful harmony with their life as a parent.   Tune in for insight on finding fulfilment for yourself while caring for others, and meeting yourself with compassion during the ebbs and flows of it all.   You can find more...

My guest today is the brilliant Lucy Sheridan!  Lucy is the one and only Comparison Coach, and helps people all over the world go from compare and despair to comparison free in their life and business.  Lucy lends us her huge range of experience and economic mind to dissect the ups and downs of running an online business, especially from a pre to post pandemic market. Tune in for juicy insight on how to handle income dips, ways to confront the vulnerability of running a business, and why...

This week, I’m sharing my workshop for online business owners who are ready to drop the drama and up their income!   Tune in to learn about the ways that your conditioning is running the show and keeping money from feeling anything but calm, joyful and plentiful. And then of course, the 4 things that you can actively start doing to free yourself from that very money drama WITHOUT emotional bypassing!   This workshop is meant to give you a little preview of Plenty, which is currently open for...

This week, I’m chatting with the brilliant Freya Powell! Freya is a Subconscious Transformation Coach specialising in helping people to make changes in their careers or businesses by harnessing the subconscious mind. Freya is also in Plenty, where we regularly find ourselves nerding out about neuroscience and the control we actually have over our brains (which is much more than we think!). In the personal development world, it’s easy to fall into a pattern of fighting against our...

I little while back, I released an episode talking about my decision to stop using the word ‘mindset’. There were a lot of (really valid) conversations happening at the time, about how ‘mindset’ implied that our thoughts are the primary factor in what we can – or can’t –achieve.   ‘Mindset’ felt like it side-lined all of the big, circumstantial things that are totally out of our control. It made things like patriarchy, racism, homophobia, and really any form of oppression a YOU problem, and...

The Thriving Artists with Ali Mapletoft   My guest today is the brilliant Ali Mapletoft, who supports gifted artists, performers and visionaries to generate elevated visibility, make bolder work, and live a prosperous life without losing their essence.   Ali takes us on a deep dive into the intricacies of making money and being visible as an artist… in a world where algorithms and marketability are unavoidable, self-expression isn’t as easy for artists as it may seem! Tune in for some amazing...

…because I think we’re doing this whole ethics thing wrong. If you’re coming into the online space with good intentions (and most of us are!), selling can quickly become a vortex of do’s and don’ts: show up every day, but don’t flood people’s inboxes. Share your offers clearly and consistently, but make sure there’s never any pressure to buy. Be visible… oh wait… not that visible… too much!    There’s a lot of pressure to be percieved as ethical, while a lot of the time these new, unspoken...

One of my absolute pet peeves is when people criticize other people’s pricing.   You may have had this happen before: someone random pops into your DMs, taking it upon themself to tell you that you are charging too much. Of course it’s easy to fall into the trap of letting this shake your confidence… embracing how you price is a vulnerable thing!   But when this happens, there’s a lot more going on under the surface. Those who criticise high prices are usually people who haven’t done the work...