Episodes
When I start working with my private mentoring clients, content ideas is something that tends to come up pretty early on. They say… Help! I don’t know what to talk about in my content, I’ve run out of ideas. I don’t have anything to say that’s new or interesting. I beg to differ! Here’s how to come up with a ton of content ideas for your marketing. Full show notes
Published 02/21/22
In this episode I chat to Ruth - owner of sustainable yarn company, Raincloud & Sage, about turning your hobby into a business. We chat mindset, the ups and downs of turning your hobby into a business and what her journey from hobby to business, to CEO looked like. Full show notes You can follow us both on instagram @raincloudandsage @josephinepbrooks Find out more about private mentoring with me
Published 02/07/22
We're on to the 3rd and final phase of my Side-Hustle to Full-Time Roadmap - business fruit - stick with me here on the stretched metaphor! This part of the roadmap is all about reaping what you sow - the fruits of your labour. I'm talking about increasing your income and making it consistent - before you take the leap!  Sign up for my free training workshop ESCAPE YOUR 9-5 (Using my Side-Hustle to Full-Time roadmap) Find out more about private mentoring with me Full show notes
Published 01/28/22
We're on to phase 2 of my Side-Hustle to Full-Time Roadmap - your business branches. This part of the roadmap is all about reaching and nurturing your audience, and getting visible - AKA getting your marketing working for you, in a way that feels good. Sign up for my free training workshop ESCAPE YOUR 9-5 (Using my Side-Hustle to Full-Time roadmap) Find out more about private mentoring with me Full show notes
Published 01/26/22
Introducing... my Side-Hustle to Full-Time roadmap - A 3-phase structure I've created to simplify, and take the frustration out of building your side-hustle to full-time, profitable business.  In this episode we're diving into phase 1 - BUSINESS ROOTS. The foundations of your business that nurtures and feeds your business, and keeps it anchored.  Sign up for my free training workshop ESCAPE YOUR 9-5 (Using my Side-Hustle to Full-Time roadmap) Find out more about private mentoring with me...
Published 01/24/22
I'm so excited to share this with you! I've been crafting and finessing this behind the scenes for over 6-months now and it's finally ready! This week I'm sharing 3 episodes that take you through my NEW Side-Hustle to Full-Time roadmap - a structure that simplifies, and takes the frustration out of taking your side-hustle, to full-time profitable business. Stay tuned for 3 new episodes this week!  PS. Curious about private mentoring with me? Find out more here.
Published 01/24/22
Understanding and sharing your WHY will help you connect with your audience on an emotional level. And that’s important because when they are deciding whether to buy from you, or work with you - they’re making an emotional decision. But why is it so damn difficult to put into words - I hear you cry!! Don’t worry, I’ve got you. - Full show notes - Find out more about private mentoring with me - You can follow us both @raisingmywoman and @josephinepbrooks on Instagram
Published 01/10/22
We love to talk about 'success' in business - but what does that actually mean? What success looks and feels like is different for all of us. In this episode I'm sharing some tools to help you create your own definition of what success means to you. - Join my free workshop REFLECT ON YOUR YEAR here > - Follow me on Instagram - Find out about private business mentoring with me here >
Published 12/27/21
This week's episode will get you reflecting on your year, and looking ahead to 2022.  I'm also going to be holding the space and quiet time you need to get journaling, and reflect on your year in my free workshop (30th December at 1pm, on Zoom). In the session you will... Gently reflect on your 2021 Uncover learnings & changes for 2022 Make a loose plan for the year ahead Sign up to my free workshop (you'll also get my end of year reflections email when you sign up)
Published 11/22/21
I hear so often from mums who are struggling to navigate the curveballs that being a parent throws at them alongside growing a side-hustle into a full-time business. So, who better than Nicola Rae Wickham to come in and talk to us about all things being a mum and growing a business? - Full show notes  - You can follow us both on Instagram @nicolaraewickham and @josephinepbrooks - Find out more about mentoring with me
Published 11/15/21
You dream of walking out of your office for the last time. The last time you switch off your work computer, the last commute home. In this episode I’m sharing 5 final steps to take before escaping your 9-5 & taking your side-hustle full-time, AND to make it even easier for you to take action I’ve created a free workbook too. - Full show notes (and download the free workbook here too) - Find out more about private mentoring with me
Published 11/08/21
Your website is your businesses’ home on the internet, and if we give our websites a little more attention, they can become the place where we drive sales on auto pilot. In this episode we cover: Why you need your own website What the best website platform is Where to start with building your website What a good homepage needs to have When to set live on your website Full show notes You can follow us both on Instagram @AliceWritesCopy  @JosephinePBrooks
Published 11/01/21
Nurturing a fully-fledged business mindset will help you take the steps you need to take to make your business your full-time thing, and wave buh-bye to your 9-5. In this episode I cover What does mindset really mean? What does side-hustle and fully-fledged business thinking look like 5 ways to get into fully-fledged business mindset  Full show notes Join my Monday pep-talk mailing list
Published 10/25/21
We’re sold the passive income dream online - earn £100k in your sleep in 6-weeks. It sounds wonderful doesn’t it? But how realistic is this passive income thing?  And when it comes to creating your first digital product, where do you start and what do you need to think about?  I invited Molly Ho onto the podcast to talk about the 6 things you need to consider when you’re creating your first digital product. Full show notes Find us on Instagram @MollyHoStudio and @JosephinePBrooks
Published 10/18/21
Something my clients are bored of hearing me say is - what are your wins for this week? I’m a huge advocate of celebrating our successes, no matter whether they’re small victories, or big milestones. In this episode I cover: Why celebrating our own successes can feel so uncomfortable The benefits of celebrating our wins 10 ways to celebrate your own success For a deeper dive, links & resources, see the full show notes Find me on Instagram Subscribe to my mailing list!
Published 10/11/21
Despite all of the free advice on starting a business that’s out there, starting a business and growing it in those early stages can feel scary, confusing, frustrating and very lonely! In this episode Jo McCarthy and I discuss investing in yourself and your business during the early stages.  You can find us both on instagram @jo_at_firain & @JosephinePBrooks
Published 10/04/21
As the podcast is nearly at 100 episodes, and 100,000 downloads 🤩 (thank you SO much for listening) - I want to hear from YOU!   Head over to my instagram stories @JosephinePBrooks to let me know what you want to hear more of on the podcast - topics, conversations, guests, all of your suggestions welcome! Looking forward to hearing from you. :) 
Published 09/29/21
Business finances are one of those areas that feels scary, confusing and frustrating. So I invited chartered accountant, Anita on to the podcast to answer all of the questions that come up around business finances for side-hustlers and sole-traders. Here's everything you need to know!  ~ Show notes  ~ You can follow us both on Instagram @GoSelfEmployed & @JosephinePBrooks
Published 09/27/21
Your mindset has everything to do with making your business goals a reality and keeping you motivated along the way. The process of building a business is an emotional rollercoaster and the way you feel, your thought patterns and what you believe is possible, is a huge part of making things happen in your business.   In this episode I'm sharing my favourite mindset boosting tools, and my morning mindset routine.  Show notes Follow me on Instagram @JosephinePBrooks
Published 09/20/21
Listening to the quiet whisper of your intuition isn’t always easy when it feels like your inner critic has a megaphone. Abby Monroe is always so in touch with her intuition, so I invited her onto the podcast to talk about connecting with your intuition, and trusting your gut. ~ Full show notes ~ Abby's free workbook - 5 Journaling prompts to guide you to your inner whisper ~ You can follow us both on Instagram @abbymonroe and @josephinepbrooks
Published 09/13/21
Fear and self-doubt are the biggest obstacles standing between you, and making your big business dreams a reality. In this episode I'm exploring HOW fear shows up, WHY it shows up and what you can do to overcome it!  - Join my FREE workshop on Monday 6th September. Sign up > - Make a Plan > Make it Happen - My supportive group programme & practical planning framework for purpose-driven business owners, looking to make big things happen in their businesses and lives, without the...
Published 09/06/21
Who better than Vix Meldrew to come in and talk to us about WTF is going on with Instagram. She also shares her story of going from primary school teacher with a side-hustle to full-time business owner. I know you’re going to find this episode super inspiring and motivating. Sign up to my 1-thing challenge & FREE workshop HERE > Follow us both on instagram @growwithvix & @josephinepbrooks
Published 08/30/21
I've been taking a break over the last three weeks, and now I’m starting to ease gently back into work - after learning last year that coming back to work after a month break is a process! In this episode I’m sharing a few things that will help you ease gently back into work after a break, and take away the expectation of reaching peak productivity on day one. Sign up for my 1-thing challenge here  My group programme - Make a Plan > Make it Happen Full show notes
Published 08/23/21
Journaling is something I’ve always turned to in my business when I’ve been struggling to make a decision or trying to figure out my next steps. Recently, I’ve been introduced to a whole new world of journaling thanks to Sasha Glasgow of Frank & Feel. I invited her onto the podcast to share more of her wisdom on her specialist subject - Journaling. Full show notes: Read here >> Follow us on Instagram here: @frankandfeel & @josephinepbrooks
Published 08/16/21
When you start a business that's truly you, the process of building that side-hustle into a full-time business is so much easier and more joyful. If you’re trying to pick a business idea to get started with or start a side-hustle but not sure how, this episode will help you uncover your best business idea. Get your hands on the accompanying workbook here Follow me on Instagram here @JosephinePBrooks.
Published 08/09/21