Feeling stuck in your business? It’s not you - it’s the way you’ve been taught to work. Unstuck is the podcast for solo business owners who want things to feel lighter, clearer, and more doable - without the pressure to scale, hustle, or pretend everything’s fine. Hosted by business coach and author Libby Langley, each weekly episode explores one of the real reasons you’re stuck - from overthinking, people-pleasing, and messy offers, to burnout and procrastination - and helps you find your w ...
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I am Polly Lavarello, an evergreen marketing expert, and welcome to Make More Money without Selling Your Soul. If you are a coach, consultant, or an online service provider, then this podcast is perfect for you. On this podcast, you can expect to learn how to make money in your business with sales AND look after your wellbeing at the same time. So sit back, get comfortable, and enjoy the show.
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Permission Over Perfection: How Artist Alice Sheridan Built a Thriving Creative Business (Without Following the Rules)
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40:37In this episode, we sat down with Alice Sheridan - abstract artist, community founder, and co-host of the much-loved Art Juice podcast. We talked about what it really takes to build a creative business with longevity, how she turned her art into a full-time career, and why it’s okay to ditch the rules and do things your own way. Alice shared how sh…
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135: #135 Balancing Supporting Others with Needing Support Yourself
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25:41This week, I’m speaking directly to the women who always seem to have it together — the ones who are calm, capable, and endlessly supportive. You're the go-to for your friends, your family, your clients. You’re the one who says, “My DMs are always open,” and people take you up on that. But when you need support… where do you go? Being the strong on…
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The Real Secret to Sales Success (That Has Nothing to Do With Your Funnel)
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32:59If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the “right” things in your business but still not getting the results you want - this episode is for you. I’m pulling back the curtain on the real secret to sustainable success (spoiler: it’s not your funnel, offer, or content strategy). Today, I’m diving into the mindset and identity shifts that quietly dr…
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134: #134 Can You Really Run a Business Without Social Media
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26:15Ever wondered if your business would crumble if you stopped showing up daily on Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn? In this episode of Unstuck, I’m sharing the honest truth about what’s happened since I made the decision to step back from social media — and why it’s been one of the most refreshing, grounding shifts I’ve made in years. After more than…
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Uncomplicated & Unapologetic: Libby Langley on Business, Burnout, and Building a Life That Fits
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38:27This episode is such a good one if you’ve ever felt boxed in by traditional ideas of success. I sit down with business coach, author and host of the “Unstuck” podcast Libby Langley to talk about the side of business that doesn’t get shared enough - what it looks like to walk away from something that’s working on paper, but no longer works for you. …
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133: #133 Why You Don't Need a 90-Day Plan to Make Progress
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26:50Welcome to Unstuck formerly Life In Business! We’ve all heard it: make a 90-day plan, set quarterly targets, forecast your growth. But for many solo business owners — especially those who are neurodivergent or juggling midlife chaos — rigid long-term planning can do more harm than good. It can feel overwhelming, demotivating, and like you’re settin…
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Cards on the Table: Why Decks Create Deeper Connection Than Books - with Leeza Robertson
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38:20In this episode, I’m joined by Leeza Robertson - international best-selling author, intuitive mentor, and deck creation expert - to explore why decks might just be the new books for soul-led entrepreneurs. Leeza shares her journey from schoolteacher to publishing powerhouse, the spiritual and strategic power of creating decks, and why she believes …
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132: #132 The Real Reason You're Not Showing Up (and What to Do About It)
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26:52Showing up in your business can feel like a monumental task. Not because you’re lazy or unmotivated, but because it can feel deeply vulnerable to put yourself out there. Whether it’s hitting ‘publish’ on that post, sending an email, or recording a video, it’s normal to feel that tightness in your chest and wonder, “Who even cares?” In this episode,…
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AI Meets Evergreen: Scaling Your Business the Cushy Way
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28:50This week, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at how we’re using AI inside my business to support our evergreen systems. I’m talking candidly about what I love, what I don’t, and where I think AI is adding real value (and where it’s just noise). This isn’t a tech-heavy episode - but I am sharing how we’re using it practically and intentionally…
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131: #131 How to Stop Talking Yourself Out of Your Own Ideas
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27:09Welcome to Unstuck formerly Life In Business! You’ve been told to map it all out. Set the goals. Forecast the income. Create your 90-day plan. But what if all that planning is actually making you feel more stuck, more overwhelmed, and more likely to give up before you’ve even started? In this episode, I’m flipping the script on rigid business plann…
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Summer-Proofing for Six-Figure CEOs: How to Step Back Without Revenue Dipping
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32:36In this juicy episode, I’m sharing exactly how six-figure CEOs can take a real summer break without revenue taking a hit. Whether you're already scaling or still on your way there, this is packed with gold on creating the systems, communication strategies, and evergreen funnels that make true time-off possible. I even spill on a past holiday fail t…
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130: #130 How to Simplify Your Offers so They Actually Sell
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26:28Welcome to Unstuck formerly Life In Business! If our offers are confusing us, they are definitely confusing my audience. And confused people do not buy. Today, we’re talking about how to simplify your offers so they actually sell. Because, let’s be honest, this is the whole point of being in business, right? It’s not just for the sake of it; we're …
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Summer-Proof Your Business: What to Do When You're Earning Under 5K
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22:58If you’re bringing in under 5k a month and the thought of summer slows sends you into a spin, this episode is for you. I’m breaking down four practical ways to summer-proof your business - without panic posting, hiding in the kitchen during BBQs, or burning yourself out in the name of “momentum.” From expense audits to smarter support and what I ca…
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129: #129 Why You're Not Broken (You're Just Ready for Something to Change)
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27:04Feeling flat, foggy, or like your business should be further along by now? You’re not broken — you’re just stuck. And that’s okay. In this episode, I’m gently calling out the myth that something has to be wrong with you to want change. Spoiler alert: nothing’s wrong with you. You’ve just reached a point where the way you’re doing things doesn’t fee…
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No More Playing Small: Money Mindset with Lynsey Grace
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26:20You can have the best strategy in the world - but if your nervous system and money beliefs aren’t on board, you’ll keep hitting invisible ceilings. In this episode, I’m joined by mindset coach Lynsey Grace to talk about money blocks, self-sabotage, and the sneaky subconscious patterns that stop even the most ambitious women from growing their incom…
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128: #128 What To Do If You're Feeling Stuck As A Solo Business Owner
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28:43Feeling stuck in your business, but not sure how to get out of the fog? You’re not broken, you’re just tired of trying to do everything alone. In this episode, I’m talking about what being stuck really looks and feels like as a solo business owner, and how you can gently start untangling your way back to clarity. This is actually the final episode …
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In this episode, I’m sharing the five simplest (and most overlooked) profit levers you can pull in your business to make more money - fast. No massive launches, no reinventing your brand, and definitely no burning it all down. Just smart, strategic tweaks to what you’re already doing. Think: better conversions, higher prices, more sales from existi…
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127: #127 When You've Tried Everything and You're Still Not Where You Want To Be
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27:17You’ve taken the courses, bought the planners, followed the strategies — so why are you still stuck? If you’re feeling mentally fried and like nothing’s really working, this episode will help you understand why more tactics aren’t the answer, and what to do instead. In this honest and gently rebellious episode, I share what’s actually going on when…
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Pay The Bills with your Creative Skills with Natali Simmonds
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43:14What does it really take to turn creative passion into a sustainable, well-paid career? In this episode, I sit down with my long-time friend and multi-genre author Natali Simmonds - whose books have racked up TV deals, international publishing rights, and a serious cult following. Natali Simmonds is a multi-genre fiction author and storytelling bra…
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126: #126 The Hidden Cost of DIYing Your Business
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27:10We solo business owners are a fiercely independent bunch — we figure stuff out, wear all the hats, and keep the wheels turning. But what if trying to do everything yourself is actually slowing you down? In this episode, I’m sharing the hidden costs of DIY-ing your business growth — from wasted time and money to missed opportunities and total overwh…
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Branding Your Brain: Why Your Process is the Product
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23:11What do the most memorable entrepreneurs, bestselling authors, and sought-after podcast guests all have in common? They’ve branded their process. In this episode, I’m breaking down why your unique way of thinking, creating, and solving problems is your biggest business asset - and how turning it into a recognisable framework can skyrocket your auth…
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125: #125 The Ugly Truth About Business Coaching (and Why You Might Not Need a Coach)
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27:19As a business coach with over 13 years' experience (and a fair few hard lessons along the way), I’ve seen it all — the “proven formulas,” the overpriced programs, and the subtle ways some coaches make you feel like you’re the problem. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and having an honest conversation about what coaching should actually…
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The Hustle Hangover: Curing Productivity Culture with Sophie Cliff
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37:00Let’s be honest - most productivity advice wasn’t written with women in mind. In this episode, I’m joined by Sophie Cliff, aka The Joyful Coach, to talk about why the usual “do more, wake up earlier, hustle harder” advice just doesn’t work for everyone - and what to do instead. Sophie is a coach, author and positive psychology practitioner who has …
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124: #124 How To Be Your Own Best Boss - Staying Motivated, Focused, and Accountable as a Solo Business Owner
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26:41Being your own boss sounds like a dream — until you’re sat in your slippers wondering what on earth you actually did all day. In this episode, I’m sharing what it really takes to stay motivated, focused, and accountable when you're a solo business owner, and how to stop the faff and start making real progress. We’ll talk about separating yourself f…
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The Silent Killer in Your Messaging (It’s Not What You Think)
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22:52What if the reason your business isn’t growing has nothing to do with your offer, your audience, or even your pricing - but everything to do with how you’re showing up in your messaging? In this episode, I’m breaking down the biggest messaging mistake I see entrepreneurs make - and how it quietly kills sales, client trust, and business growth. I’ll…
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123: #123 In Conversation with Denise Duffield-Thomas
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50:59What does it look like to do business your way — even when that means breaking every rule you once believed in? In this special episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Denise Duffield-Thomas for an honest, funny, and quietly rebellious chat about navigating business, boundaries, and being your full self in public. We talk about everything from neurodi…
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Email Gold: How to Create a Profitable Email Strategy with Eman Ismail
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47:35Email isn’t dead - It’s one of the most profitable marketing tools you have. In this episode, I sit down with Eman Ismail. Eman is the person to call when you want to make money from your emails. As the founder and Head Email Strategist at Eman Copy Co. Eman and her small team help you take your email list from “has potential” to highly profitable.…
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122: #122 How to Stay Motivated in Business (Even When You Feel Stuck)
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27:12Some days you’re on fire — full of ideas, focused, excited — and other days, you wonder why you ever started your business in the first place. Sound familiar? In this episode, I’m talking about what it really takes to stay motivated in business when everything feels heavy, stuck, or like an absolute waste of time. We’ll break down the myth of alway…
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Stop Overcomplicating It! The Simple Evergreen Funnel That Actually Works
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19:27Entrepreneurs love to make things harder than they need to be—tweaking, overthinking, and adding unnecessary steps to something that could be simple. In this episode, I’m breaking down the one evergreen funnel that actually works, helping you create daily sales without stress, burnout, or constant launching. I’ll walk you through why simplicity sca…
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121: #121 The Truth About Business Freedom: What It Really Takes to Work Less and Earn More
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27:32Ever wondered if it’s really possible to work fewer hours and still hit your income goals? In this week’s episode, I’m sharing the real truth behind business freedom — and spoiler alert: it’s not what the online gurus are telling you. This isn’t about flashy £10k months or selling your soul to hustle culture. It’s about you deciding what freedom me…
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Grow Your Business The Creative Way with Annie Ridout
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48:45In this episode, I chat with the incredible Annie Ridout - author, journalist, viral poet, and creative entrepreneur. Annie shares her inspiring journey from unpaid local newspaper gigs to becoming a Sunday Times bestselling ghostwriter and building a thriving online business. She has been a freelance journalist for over 15 years and is the author …
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120: #120 How to Play to Your Strengths and Build a Business You Love
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27:37If growing your business feels exhausting, chances are you’re building it in a way that doesn’t actually suit you. In this final episode of my four-part mini series, I’m showing you how to build a business that aligns with your energy, your preferences, and your version of success — by playing to your strengths. We’ll unpack what it really means to…
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Why Am I Not Seeing Results Yet In My Coaching Business?
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23:39What do you do when your business isn’t delivering the results you expected? In this episode, I get real about those “wobble” moments every entrepreneur faces. This isn’t a strategy talk - it’s about who you need to be when things feel hard, so those doubts don’t derail your success. I share the mindset shifts that kept me going after a tough year …
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119: #119 How to Identify What Makes Your Business Uniquely Brilliant
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27:15If I asked you what makes your business truly stand out — beyond your services, beyond your logo — what would you say? In this episode, we’re diving into your unique brilliance and how to embrace what makes you different, so you can attract the clients who are truly right for you. This is the third episode in my mini series on building a business y…
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Property & Prosperity: Building Wealth for Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurs with the Honest Property Sisters
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32:39What if financial security wasn’t just about making money, but about making your money work for you? In this week’s episode, I sit down with Ruth and Becky, the Honest Property Sisters, to break down how freelancers, solopreneurs, and small business owners can build wealth through property investing—without burning out or overcomplicating the proce…
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118: #118 What Your Numbers Are Really Telling You About Your Business
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27:40Numbers don’t lie — but they don’t always tell the full story either. In this episode, I’m sharing how to actually understand your business numbers so they help you build something sustainable, joyful, and profitable — without burning out or feeling like you’re always behind. We’re continuing the mini series on the building blocks for creating a bu…
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Knowing What to Focus On: How to Map Out Clear, Actionable Quarterly Goals for Your Business in 2025
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20:35Feeling overwhelmed by all the advice out there about growing your business? In this episode, I break down the only three numbers you need to focus on to scale with clarity—your revenue goal, your sales targets, and the number of leads required to hit them. No more distractions, no more second-guessing—just a clear, simple action plan tailored to y…
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117: #117 How To Build a Business You Love (Without the Hustle) Using My Sustainable Success Structure
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27:47You don’t need to burn out, push harder, or work 14-hour days to build a business you love. In this episode, I’m kicking off a brand-new mini series sharing the key elements of what I call the Sustainable Success Structure — a framework I use with my clients to create a business that’s joyful, profitable, and actually suits your life. We’re startin…
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Breaking into Corporate Coaching with Kirsty Raynor
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29:20Have you ever considered adding corporate work to your business model? In this episode, I sit down with transformational coach and meditation instructor, Kirsty Raynor to explore how service-based business owners—whether in coaching, wellness, or beyond—can break into the corporate world. From crafting the perfect pitch to leveraging LinkedIn for v…
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116: #116 Ask Me Anything: Honest Answers to Your Life and Business Questions
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27:45What do I really think about Mondays? What’s my biggest fear? And have I ever seriously wanted to quit my business altogether? In this candid Ask Me Anything episode, I’m answering your questions — the easy ones, the awkward ones, and everything in between — about life, business, neurodiversity, money, motivation, and the very human side of being a…
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Think Like a Leader: 3 Powerful Mindset Shifts for Big Results
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18:50Have you ever felt like your mindset is holding you back from reaching your goals? In this episode, I unpack three powerful mindset shifts to help you stay on track, even when things get tough. From understanding the trade-offs of saying yes to something new, to embracing success as a habit rather than a moment, these shifts are the key to breaking…
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115: #115 Choosing Your Challenges in Business (And Making the Right Choice)
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27:55Ever wondered why some habits stick easily while others feel impossible? In this episode, I’m unpacking the real reason behind that — and how understanding yourself better is the key to making lasting change. Let me tell you — quitting smoking and drinking? Surprisingly easy for me. But daily exercise? That’s a whole different story. It got me thin…
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Are You Ready to Outsource Ads? With Kwadwo Sampany-Kessie
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41:39What makes Facebook and Instagram ads work for online businesses in 2025? In this episode, I’m joined by Kwadwo Sampany-Kessie to demystify ad success for coaches and course creators. We dive into the art of ad testing, why quality leads trump low-cost ones, and how to tell if your offer is ready for ads. Kwadwo also shares his Olympic Gold Medal t…
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114: #114 How to Find Your 'Why' and Stay Motivated in Business
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27:40Your why is more than a marketing soundbite — it’s the compass that keeps you going when business feels hard, messy, or uncertain. In this episode, I’m diving deep into why your why matters more than you think. This week’s episode is a heartfelt one. I’m sharing how my own understanding of my why has shifted massively over the past 13 years in busi…
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2024 was the year of refinement—and a game changer for my business and clients. In this episode, I’m getting personal about the wins, lessons, and challenges that shaped my year. From shutting down my agency and elevating my branding to creating offers that truly resonate, I’ll share how leaning into refinement has set the stage for bigger things i…
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113: #113 Balancing Life and Business: How to Prioritise What Matters
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27:59Let’s ditch the hustle-first mentality and start building your business in a way that actually supports your life — your energy, your values, and your reality. In this episode, I’m sharing: What a life-first business actually means (hint: it’s not about doing less, it’s about doing what matters) Why acknowledging your real-life responsibilities and…
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From Stage Fright to Spotlight: Florence Andrews on Visibility for Business Owners
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30:43This episode is all about stepping into the spotlight with Florence Andrews, a Hollywood actress and visibility strategist who knows how to turn fear into power. We talk about everything from leveraging adrenaline for impactful performances to ditching the pressure to be perfect. Florence shares how her acting career taught her to embrace vulnerabi…
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112: #112 How to Set Business Goals You Can Actually Achieve
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27:03We’re not here for fluffy resolutions or overwhelming “10k months” unless they truly mean something to you. In this episode, I’m talking about how to set goals that you’ll genuinely want to stick to — because they matter to you, not Instagram. We’ll explore: Why traditional goal setting often fails (and what to do instead) How to create goals based…
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111: #111 Life In Business Looking Back, Moving Forward - 2024's Wins And Wisdom
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27:50As 2023 draws to a close, I’m inviting you into a moment of honest reflection — not the “look how much money I made” kind, but the real, grounded, human kind. In this bonus episode, I’m sharing: Why leading with heart (not just head) was the most uncomfortable — and transformative — shift I made this year How saying no to 1:1 work and fully committ…
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Inside the Pitch: Gloria Chou Demystifies PR
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23:30In this episode, I’m joined by award-winning PR strategist and host of the top-rated Small Business PR Podcast, Gloria Chou, who’s here to shake up everything you thought you knew about getting media coverage. Forget pay-to-play tactics or needing industry connections—Gloria breaks down her CPR pitching method so you can confidently land features i…
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