The Kind Business podcast

Perfectionism can feel like care, integrity, and pride in our work. And in many ways, it is. But when you’re running a small, human business, the pressure to get everything “just right” can quietly hold you back from being visible, sharing your work, and earning a sustainable income.In this episode, I explore the tenderness behind perfectionism and the real costs it can have. I talk about how wearing many hats can blur our sense of balance, why people often crave connection over polish, and how to make grounded decisions about where your time and energy actually matter.I also share two simple questions I use to stay anchored in sustainability and value, plus real examples from my own podcasting practice where imperfection has been part of what made things work.If you’ve ever delayed sharing something because it didn’t feel ready, this one is for you.You are welcome to book a feeler call with me here: https://yarrowmagdalena.17hats.com/p#/scheduling/xckkzgxdszxhcpbppxnfhczfdkghrwfb and you are welcome to join my newsletter over here: https://pinkwellstudio.com/free/Thanks for listening!Love,Yarrow

Summer can be a spacious, liminal season in many small businesses. For some, it’s quieter. For others, it’s full and abundant. Either way, it’s an invitation to think intentionally about how you want to move through the coming months.In this episode, I share how I’m preparing my own business for a slower, more spacious summer, including taking extended time off client work, setting boundaries, and working behind the scenes on creative projects.We’ll explore how to recognise your seasonal patterns, support your income if needed, and make room for rest, experimentation, and long-term thinking.If you are curious about working together, you can book a call here: https://yarrowmagdalena.17hats.com/p#/scheduling/xckkzgxdszxhcpbppxnfhczfdkghrwfbSign up for my newsletter over here: https://pinkwellstudio.com/free/Thanks for listening!Love,Yarrow

In this episode, I’m exploring boundary-setting as an act of care not restriction. What if tending to your limits felt like taking your business to the spa?I want to invite you to move away from rigid, fear-based ideas of boundaries and instead approach them as something nourishing, supportive, and even pleasurable.I talk about:Why saying “no” can feel so hard, especially if you’re a kind, creative personThe deeper fears behind people-pleasing, including wanting to be liked and worries about moneyThe hidden costs of unclear boundaries (burnout, resentment, creative blocks, and client confusion)How setting boundaries supports not just me, but also my clients and my communityThe connection between resentment and feeling less creativeWhat self-abandonment can look like in business (and how I’ve noticed it in myself)You are welcome to join the waitlist for Kind Marketing here: https://pinkwellstudio.com/kindmarketingwaitlist/and you can get on my newsletter over here: https://pinkwellstudio.com/free/Thanks for listening!Love,Yarrow

In this episode, I explore a question I’m hearing more and more from creative entrepreneurs: is social media still working for us?I share a bit about my own evolving relationship with platforms like Instagram, and offer a simple framework to help you reflect on whether social media is supporting your work, both as a marketing tool and as a space for genuine connection and creativity.I also talk about the wider cultural shift away from constant visibility and toward slower, more intentional forms of sharing, as well as the impact of algorithm changes, increased advertising, and the growing pressure to produce content consistently.Finally, I share a new social reading platform that I am curious about and have started a tiny grief reading club on, which you can find over here: https://fable.co/club/soft-grief-club-with-yarrow-magdalena-988793425951?referralID=4Hs7QKGEDkThis episode isn’t about leaving social media altogether. It’s about reclaiming choice, attention, and creative energy.If you like, you can join the waitlist for Kind Marketing over here: https://pinkwellstudio.com/kindmarketingwaitlist/Thanks for listening!Love,Yarrow

Search is changing rapidly in the age of AI, but that doesn’t mean SEO is disappearing. In many ways, it’s actually becoming more important.In this episode I explore how search behaviour is evolving as more people ask detailed questions through tools like ChatGPT and AI-enhanced search engines.We talk about why long-form content such as blog posts and podcast episodes continues to be one of the most powerful ways for people to discover your work, especially compared with short-lived social media posts. I also discuss accessibility, metadata, and how thoughtful website structure helps both humans and search engines understand your work.If you want your work to be discoverable for years rather than hours, investing in a good website and meaningful content is one of the most sustainable strategies available.You are welcome to get on the waitlist for Kind Marketing here: https://pinkwellstudio.com/kindmarketingwaitlist/And you can book a free feeler call with me here: https://yarrowmagdalena.17hats.com/p#/scheduling/xckkzgxdszxhcpbppxnfhczfdkghrwfbThanks for listening,Yarrow

In this episode I’m joined by coach, writer and community builder Anne-Marie Zanzal.Anne-Marie supports women who are questioning their sexuality or coming out later in life. After coming out herself in midlife, she began building a business that helps others to explore identity, grief and transformation with support and community.We talk about the courage it takes to question the life you’re living, and how major identity shifts often come with grief, fear and growth. Anne-Marie shares how finding an online community changed her own journey and eventually led her to create courses, coaching programs and a podcast that now support others navigating similar transitions.We also explore the realities of building a values-aligned business, for example learning through trial and error, creating offerings that genuinely serve people, and finding sustainable ways to do meaningful work without following conventional business models.Anne-Marie Zanzal is a coach, writer, and community builder who supports people—especially queer women coming out or re-orienting their lives later in life—as they navigate identity, change, and belonging with courage and compassion. An ordained minister and longtime meditation teacher, Anne-Marie brings a deeply human, non-hustle approach to personal growth rooted in self-kindness, shared common humanity, and mindful awareness. Through her courses, workshops, podcast, and online communities, she creates spaces where people can slow down, tell the truth, and reconnect with what actually matters. Her work gently challenges conditioning and “shoulds,” helping people build lives and relationships that feel authentic, sustainable, and alive. Anne-Marie lives with her wife and family and believes that meaningful change—personal or professional—begins when we allow ourselves to be honest, tender, and fully present. https://annemariezanzal.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemariezanzal/ https://www.facebook.com/amzanzal https://www.instagram.com/annemariezanzalcoaching/ https://www.tiktok.com/@annemariezanzal?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc https://www.youtube.com/@annemariezanzalYou are welcome to get on the waitlist for Kind Marketing here: https://pinkwellstudio.com/kindmarketingwaitlist/And you can book a free feeler call with me here: https://yarrowmagdalena.17hats.com/p#/scheduling/xckkzgxdszxhcpbppxnfhczfdkghrwfbThank you for listening!Love,Yarrow

Many small businesses struggle not because their work isn’t valuable, but because the pathways for people to buy are unclear.In this episode I explore the systems that help money flow more easily through your business.We’ll talk about the idea of “no dead ends” in your marketing - this is making sure that wherever someone encounters your work, they understand the next step.I also share practical ways to simplify how people pay you, from transparent pricing and booking systems to clearer communication around timelines and processes.Finally, we look at the internal systems that support your financial wellbeing: bookkeeping, separating business and personal finances, and developing a calm understanding of your numbers.Good systems don’t just help your business grow, they reduce anxiety and create space for more meaningful work.You are welcome to get on the waitlist for Kind Marketing here: https://pinkwellstudio.com/kindmarketingwaitlist/And you can book a free feeler call with me here: https://yarrowmagdalena.17hats.com/p#/scheduling/xckkzgxdszxhcpbppxnfhczfdkghrwfbThanks for listening,Yarrow

In this episode of the Kind Business Show, I explore how simplifying our lives can help us build calmer, more sustainable businesses.Inspired by the book Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin and Joe Domínguez, I talk about the idea of calculating our true hourly income across different income streams and how this can completely change how we think about work.I also reflect on the lifestyle choices that shape our financial needs, including my own journey from living in large European cities to settling in a small town in Scotland in search of more rest, time, and simplicity.Finally, I share practical ways to simplify different areas of life from finances and time management to social commitments and digital habits.When we align our businesses with our actual capacity and the lives we truly want to live, something beautiful becomes possible: work that supports our wellbeing rather than overwhelming it.You are welcome to get on the waitlist for Kind Marketing here: https://pinkwellstudio.com/kindmarketingwaitlist/And you can book a free feeler call with me here: https://yarrowmagdalena.17hats.com/p#/scheduling/xckkzgxdszxhcpbppxnfhczfdkghrwfbThanks for listening,Yarrow

What makes a website feel instantly welcoming while others feel overwhelming?In this episode of the Kind Business Show, I explore the psychology behind calm web design and why clarity is one of the most powerful tools for converting visitors into clients.We talk about cognitive load, visual hierarchy, white space, and the idea that “a confused mind says no.” When a website makes it easy for visitors to understand what you offer and what their next step is, trust naturally grows.I also share practical insights from my experience as a web designer about the small design choices that can transform a website from stressful to soothing.You are welcome to get on the waitlist for Kind Marketing here: https://pinkwellstudio.com/kindmarketingwaitlist/And you can book a free feeler call with me here: https://yarrowmagdalena.17hats.com/p#/scheduling/xckkzgxdszxhcpbppxnfhczfdkghrwfbThanks for listening,Yarrow

In this episode, I’m sharing why I’m leaving Substack after two and a half years.We explore the role of newsletters as a stable home in a marketing ecosystem and why they remain one of the most powerful ways to connect with your audience.I talk about:Why newsletters are still relevantWhat drew me to SubstackEthical and technical considerationsLessons from past subscription modelsThe importance of audience segmentationWhy I’m moving to FlodeskI also share a practical overview of what it looks like to switch newsletter platforms so you don’t feel stuck where you are.This episode is for anyone thinking about sustainability, ownership, and long-term trust in their marketing.If you’d like to work together, you can book a free call here: https://yarrowmagdalena.17hats.com/p#/scheduling/xckkzgxdszxhcpbppxnfhczfdkghrwfbLove,Yarrow

In this episode, I’m talking about how marketing can bring us face to face with our deepest beliefs about money.Building a marketing ecosystem isn’t just about strategy. It often raises questions about worth, trust, safety and what we believe we deserve.We explore:Why marketing can feel emotionally chargedHow working with numbers like conversion rates can feel uncomfortableWhat happens when marketing is actually successfulHow early money messages from caregivers shape our business decisionsThe link between inherited money beliefs and marketing visibilityI share a simple reflective exercise to help you map your own money memories and understand how they continue to influence the way you relate to income, pricing and growth.Because when we understand where our money stories come from, we can begin to relate to marketing in a way that feels kinder and more aligned.You are welcome to join the waitlist for my Kind Marketing program over here: https://pinkwellstudio.com/kindmarketingwaitlist/Thanks for listening!Love,Yarrow

In this episode of the Kind Business Show, I’m exploring pricing through the lens of economic justice and abundance.Talking about money can feel uncomfortable, especially in times like these. But avoiding the conversation doesn’t make the system fairer. Instead, it can leave us isolated, under-resourced, and unsure how to advocate for ourselves and each other.This episode is an invitation to rehumanise pricing. We’ll look at what actually goes into our work, why transparency matters, and how past experiences with money can shape how it feels to be paid. I also share practical ways small business owners can move toward more inclusive pricing models, without sacrificing their own safety or sustainability.Finally, I talk about reverse engineering pricing from your real needs, both now and in the long term, and holding the tension between enoughness and abundance with gentleness.This is not about having perfect answers. It’s about grounding pricing in lived experience, care, and community.You can learn more about working with me over here: https://pinkwellstudio.com/And you can get on the waitlist for Kind Marketing over here: https://pinkwellstudio.com/kindmarketingwaitlist/Thanks for listening!Love,Yarrow

In this episode, I’m sharing my business story and why I’ve chosen to do things differently.This is not a story of overnight success or constant growth, it’s more of a story about embracing weirdness and creating a slow, soft life on my own terms. I talk about starting work very young, burning out in my early twenties, studying while working full-time, and the long, winding path that eventually led me to start my web design business. I share how underpricing, imposter syndrome, teaching, community-building, and eventually a life-altering accident reshaped how I think about work, money, and success.I also speak about grief, maintenance years, simplifying my life, and why I believe it’s okay for businesses to pause, refine, and deepen rather than always expand.This episode is an invitation to rethink what success can look like, and to trust that building a business around your real life is not a weakness, but a strength.You can learn more about working together here: https://pinkwellstudio.com/And get on the Kind Marketing waitlist over here: https://pinkwellstudio.com/kindmarketingwaitlist/Thanks for listening!Love,Yarrow

In this episode of the Kind Business podcast, I’m joined by Sarah Cook, a creative mentor supporting tender-hearted writers and neurodivergent humans to build lives and livelihoods rooted in creativity, self-trust, and care.We talk about what creativity really is, why it matters so much right now, and how many people have been taught to believe it is something they lack rather than something they live. Sarah shares more about their own business journey, what excites them about supporting others, and how their work has evolved over time.We also explore collaboration in the age of AI, what kinds of connections feel nourishing and meaningful right now, and the deep magic Sarah sees in neurodivergence. This is a conversation about creativity as a life force, not a productivity tool, and about building work that honours sensitivity, difference, and slowness.Sarah Teresa Cook (she/they) is an autistic poet and essayist whose work explores perception, creative practice, and identity. As a creative mentor & coach, she works intimately with other writers and neurodivergent folx across genre. Her words have appeared in Rattle, Write or Die, Porterhouse Review, Oregon Humanities Magazine, and in Someone Like Me: An Anthology of Nonfiction by Autistic Writers. Based in the Columbia River Gorge, she publishes For the Birds, a Substack newsletter, and dreams of writing the “Before & After” puzzles for Wheel of Fortune.Learn more at sarahteresacook.com and sarahcook.substack.comAnd get a three months free trial to Sarah's Substack over here: https://sarahcook.substack.com/subscribe?coupon=0b08890dThank you for listening!Love,Yarrow

In this episode, I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes look at my newly updated web design offerings and reflecting on when it might be time to work with a web designer.I talk about why having a solid online home can make such a difference, from reducing reliance on social media to saving time, increasing confidence, and creating more ease in your work. I also walk you through what it’s like to work with me, from the initial intake and branding process to building a website that’s designed to support you for years to come.You’ll hear why I work with WordPress and Divi, how I think about sustainability and ownership online, and how my two web design packages are structured so that people can choose what fits their current stage and capacity.This episode is for you if you’re feeling curious about getting support with your website, even if you’re not quite ready yet.You can find full details about my web design packages, including pricing and the link to book a call over here: https://pinkwellstudio.com/webdesign/Thanks for listening!Love,Yarrow

In this solo episode, I’m reflecting on something that feels absolutely foundational to me. The idea that our businesses need to meet our needs, not just financially, but emotionally, physically, creatively, and relationally too.Whether you’re self employed, freelancing, running a small business, or dreaming of a different way of working, this episode is an invitation to pause and listen more closely to what you actually need right now.I talk about why financial stability matters, but also why it’s not the whole picture. We explore capacity, values, and the importance of creating enough space in our lives for clarity and creativity to emerge. I share some of the places where I see people, including myself, commonly getting stuck, especially around comparison, visibility, and not fully accounting for privilege or safety needs.You can send me a question over here: https://speakpipe.com/yarrowmand explore working together at PinkWellStudio.comThanks for listening!Love,Yarrow

Enrolment for Rooted 2026 closes this Sunday, January 25th, and I would love for you to join us. In this short episode, I’m sharing what to expect inside the program and a few new updates that make it an even more beautiful experience.You’ll hear about:🌿 The six themes we’ll explore together in Rooted✨ The new series of short pep talks you can download and listen to anytime🕯️ Two new Sunday co-working sessions for peaceful focus and accountability💛 The new six-month payment plan and sliding-scale options (starting at £50/month)If you’ve been thinking about joining but haven’t said yes yet, this is your moment. Rooted begins on Saturday, February 1st, and I can’t wait to get started.👉 Learn more and enroll here: https://pinkwellstudio.com/rooted

Hi friends,In this episode I’m talking about one of my favorite topics: the quiet magic of serving the smallest possible audience in the deepest way possible. If you’re a sensitive or introverted business owner who feels overwhelmed by marketing and the constant pressure to grow, this one’s for you.We’ll talk about what it means to let your nervous system relax around the idea of “enough.” I’ll share how you can build intimacy and depth with the people who already care about your work, instead of chasing endless visibility. We’ll look at how conversion can actually be about resonance, how slowness makes your work stronger, and why smaller communities often create the biggest impact over time.This is a gentle, permission-giving episode that I hope will help you breathe a little easier and remind you that small can be beautiful - and that in 2026 and beyond, depth really is the new growth.This concludes my 2026 series, which is an invitation to join Rooted, my three months group program starting February 1st: https://pinkwellstudio.com/rooted/Enrolment closes on January 25th, payment plans and sliding scale options are available!Thanks for listening,Yarrow

In this solo episode, I talk about how to bring more peace, groundedness, and gentle structure into your business in 2026.We live in a time of rapid change, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by constant comparison, digital noise, and the pressure to grow. I share five practical and soulful ways to reconnect with your body, your intuition, and your values so your work can feel more sustainable and fulfilling whatever happens next.We’ll explore how to define what enough really means to you, how to care for your inner child, how to listen to your body as a mentor, and how to bring play and community back into the center of your business. If you’ve been craving a slower, kinder way of working, this episode will help you feel more anchored in what truly matters. It is also an invitation into my group program called Rooted, which begins on February 1st and will guide you much deeper into all the above: https://pinkwellstudio.com/rooted/Thank you for listening,Yarrow

In this solo episode, I explore how to create a marketing ecosystem that feels steady, nourishing, and sustainable in 2026.Marketing has changed so much in the past decade, and yet the most meaningful things like relationships, trust, and creativity, remain the same. I talk about how to center collaboration, rediscover the joy of your newsletter, and reconnect with your natural style of expression.I also share gentle reflections on how to reuse what already works, build regenerative rhythms that honor your energy, and create genuine connection in an era of digital overwhelm.This episode is also an invitation to join Rooted, my three months group experience starting February 1st, in which we'll go much deeper into all these topics: https://pinkwellstudio.com/rooted/Thanks for listening,Yarrow

In this solo episode I explore what it means to build a small, heart-led business in a time of enormous technological change. As AI reshapes the landscape of work, creativity, and communication, I want to invite you into a slower, more hopeful conversation about what makes our work deeply human and irreplaceable.I’ll share my thoughts on how to navigate this changing world as a creative business owner, how to protect the essence of your work, and how to thrive by focusing on what makes your work relatable, trustworthy and alive. We’ll talk about depth instead of speed, connection instead of competition, and intuition as one of the most valuable skills you can cultivate.If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed by what’s ahead, I hope this episode will set you up for a peaceful and grounded start to the year. It’s also part of my 2026 series and an invitation to join my group program Rooted, which begins on February 1st. If you’d like a transformative yet gentle space to tend to the foundations of your livelihood, please join us: https://pinkwellstudio.com/rooted/Love,Yarrow

In this episode, I talk about how to build and refine a business model that truly supports your nervous system, mental health, and well-being in 2026.We often hear that our business should “scale” or “grow,” but what if the real goal is to build something sustainable that fits your energy, values, and life? I offer five practical reflections to help you create or reshape your business model so that it feels calm, creative, and deeply aligned with who you are.We’ll explore how to balance what you want to offer with what people need, how to look honestly at your personal limitations, how to meet clients where they are at and how to stay attuned to wider global shifts like AI and the desire for human connection.This episode is the first of my 2026 series celebrating sustainable, gentle and creative business practices as well as the launch of my new group program ROOTED. You can learn more and join us here: https://pinkwellstudio.com/rooted/Love,Yarrow

In this solo episode, I share what redefining wealth and success looks like for me as we move into 2026. It feels like a time when many of us are questioning what we truly want our businesses and lives to feel like, not just what they look like from the outside.I talk about aligning with the seasons and letting winter be a time for rest, reflection, and dreaming before we move toward the light of spring. I share what I’m orienting to in my own work this year: nervous system regulation, pleasure, community resilience, and a deeper sense of abundance in everyday life.For me, wealth now means spaciousness, connection, learning, and honesty. It’s the freedom to run a business without manipulation or hustle, and to feel safe and creative no matter what changes come.I also reflect on how success grows from knowing our long-term calling and tending to the foundations of our work. I hope this episode helps you think about what success feels like in your body and what kind of wealth you want to nurture this year.✨ Enrollment for Rooted, a three-month program to help you build a business that feels grounded, intuitive, and sustainable is open: https://pinkwellstudio.com/rooted/Love,Yarrow

ROOTED is here. My three-month group program begins February 1st, and early bird enrollment is now open until December 15th. In today’s episode, I’m sharing why I’m so excited to return to group work after taking a longer pause, what you can expect from this round of ROOTED, and how to join us at the early bird rate.If you sign up before December 15th, you’ll receive an audio-recorded tarot reading from me as a blessing for your journey, along with a beautiful welcome workbook filled with rituals and journaling prompts to carry into your winter break.This program is really about tending the foundations of your livelihood with gentleness, clarity, and creativity. We’ll weave together practical strategy, intuitive guidance, and ritual practices to help you build a business that feels rooted, regenerative, and true to who you are.Enrollment is now open at pinkwellstudio.com/rooted.Love,Yarrow

In today’s solo episode, I’m sharing what I’ve learned after nine years of podcasting, hundreds of conversations, and the decision I made back in 2020 to leave Instagram and focus almost entirely on podcasting and newsletters.If you’ve been curious about becoming a podcast guest or if you’re already pitching yourself but not getting many yeses, then this episode is for you. I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes of what hosts actually look for, why so many cold pitches fall flat, and how to approach podcast outreach in a way that feels ethical, relational, and grounded in shared values.You can get on the waitlist for ROOTED here: https://pinkwellstudio.com/rooted/and you're welcome to book a free call with me here: https://yarrowmagdalena.17hats.com/p#/scheduling/xckkzgxdszxhcpbppxnfhczfdkghrwfbThank you for listening!Love,Yarrow

It's a two episode week! I am excited to bring another interview with my good friend Sophy Dale to you. She is magical with words, but also incredible at finding introvert-friendly, sustainable ways to do business. Here is some of what we talked about:How to build a network of kind, honest relationships that support your workWhy there are no black and white answers about social mediaThe power of story telling as a way to inspire and build trust Sophy Dale is a relationship marketing mentor, copywriter and an expert in storytelling, community-building and brand messaging. She works with small business owners around the world to help them to find a steady stream of referrals, recommendations and repeat business. She qualified as a Relational Dynamics Coach back in 2009 and has been working with service-based business owners - especially coaches, consultants, therapists and designers - since 2017.Find out more about Sophy's program Expand Your Ecosystem: https://sophydale.com/expandand here is my previous episode with Sophy: https://pinkwellstudio.com/2019/04/15/podcast-12-my-interview-with-sophy-dale-about-story-telling-as-a-powerful-tool-in-business/Thank you for listening!Love,Yarrow

Once a year I love to share a little check in on how I support my work flows, how I manage book keeping and client contracts, how I produce content and plan my year. I break it down into three simple steps and also share in detail exactly what software subscriptions I have right now. This is where you can get on the waitlist for ROOTED: https://pinkwellstudio.com/rooted/and here is more info about the tech support I offer: https://pinkwellstudio.com/magic/Thanks so much for listening!Love,Yarrow

I really want to normalise conversations about business mistakes because un-shaming is hot and wonderful! In this solo episode, I share three stories about where I fumbled in my own business journey — and what it took to forgive myself and grow through it.I explore:the times I didn’t protect my boundaries (and didn’t get paid enough)how Instagram drained me more than it helped — until I shifted awaythe cost of undervaluing my time I’m not sharing these as cautionary tales, but as invitations to reflect and be kinder to the version of you who was just trying their best.You're invited to join the ROOTED waitlist here: https://pinkwellstudio.com/rooted/and my free monthly Spark sessions over here: https://yarrow.substack.com/Thank you for listening!Love,Yarrow

In this solo episode, I’m guiding you through how to create your own Ethical Marketing Manifesto — a personal compass for showing up in your work with more clarity, gentleness, and integrity.This isn’t about following a blue print or doing what I am doing, it’s about reconnecting with what’s true for you, noticing what feels off, and crafting your own language, pace, and way of inviting others into your world.I share the questions I ask myself, what values underpin my work, and how to write a manifesto that you’ll actually return to when things get overwhelming.You can sign up for the the ROOTED waitlist over here: https://pinkwellstudio.com/rooted/and join my newsletter & free monthly Spark sessions over here: https://yarrow.substack.com/Thanks for listening,Yarrow

It's time for an update (thanks to a wonderful listener question!) on the beautiful journey that is podcasting. In this episode I am sharing what you will need to get started, what my set up is, how I edit, how to create a great space for yourself and your guests and most importantly what I learned from nine years of hosting two podcasts. You can ask me a question over here: https://speakpipe.com/yarrowmthis is the wonderful show about podcasting by Amelia that I mentioned: https://www.softersounds.studio/here is the sign up for the next fundraiser workshop: https://pinkwellstudio.com/fundraiser-workshops/and you can learn more about working with me over here: https://pinkwellstudio.com/Much love,Yarrow

This is a wonderful interview episode with Amanda of Slow & Stead - we talked about rebuilding in ways that feel true and doable, finding sustainable marketing strategies in times of huge upheaval and letting things be enough for once.Amanda Laird is a growth marketing and communications strategist, and founder of Slow & Steady where she works with solo, creative small business owners doing their own thing. She is the author of Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation and was the host of the Heavy Flow Podcast from 2017-2020. Amanda lives in Toronto with her small family and her garden. http://slowandsteady.studioSign up for the next fundraiser workshop over here: https://pinkwellstudio.com/fundraiser-workshops/and feel free to send me a voice note over here: https://www.speakpipe.com/yarrowmThank you for listening!Love,Yarrow

Feeling confused about branding, how it can help and where to get started? Then I would love to share some skills at my next fundraiser workshop with you! We'll gather money for the Middle Eastern Children's Alliance in Gaza and I'll demystify the process of refining your message, gathering inspiration, making a simple brand guide and creating graphics in Canva. You can sign up over here: https://pinkwellstudio.com/fundraiser-workshops/and here is the sign up for the next round of weekly Fall Blessings: https://glimmerportal.com/blessings/Hopefully see you soon!Love,Yarrow

In this episode I am talking about an easily avoidable topic that can make a huge difference to your work and how you made decisions. I'll break down which numbers you ideally always want to be clear about and why and also share some ideas about creating a more creative and loving relationships with cash & numbers, even if this may never be perfect. Enjoy and feel free to book a call to discuss working together here: https://yarrowmagdalena.17hats.com/p#/scheduling/xckkzgxdszxhcpbppxnfhczfdkghrwfbIf you have a question, you can send me a voice note here: https://speakpipe.com/yarrowmThanks for listening,Yarrow

I'm so happy to send you an interview full of joy, playfulness and meaningful perspectives. Talking to Zoë of Runa made me feel alive & hopeful and honestly that is the most precious thing right now! Here is some of what we talked about: How we might make starting a new business fun and why going slow is so wise The magic of participatory design in small businessesBeing in reciprocity every step of the way Zoë says: I’m a ritual artist and cultural organizer with over a decade of experience in popular education, participatory design, and collective care. Since 2020, I’ve been immersed in the study and practice of ritual, ancestral inquiry, and trauma-informed grief work. Through RUNA, I offer ritual mentorship by co-creating personalized ritual games and am actively building a health and care network that connects communities in the U.S. and Brazil. I live in Curitiba, Brazil, on the ancestral lands of the Guarani, Kaingang, and Xetá peoples.Learn more here: runa.schoolIf you have a question or a workshop wish, you can send me a voice note here: https://www.speakpipe.com/yarrowmand if you'd like to explore working together, you can book a call here: https://yarrowmagdalena.17hats.com/p#/scheduling/xckkzgxdszxhcpbppxnfhczfdkghrwfbThanks for listening!Love,Yarrow

In this episode I am talking about a book I recently read that really inspired me - Everything for Everyone by M. E. O'Brien and Eman Abdelhadi. It made me think about the ways in which I imagined grown up life as a young person, about the things that have come to be and the importance of nurturing radical imagination in these painful and uncertain times. I am also sharing what I found in an eight year old wish jar! If you have a question for me, you can send me a voice note here: https://speakpipe.com/yarrowmYou can sign up for my next fundraiser workshop here: https://pinkwellstudio.com/money-workshop/and you can book a call to chat about working together here: https://yarrowmagdalena.17hats.com/p#/scheduling/xckkzgxdszxhcpbppxnfhczfdkghrwfbThank you for listening!Love,Yarrow

I have two invitations for you:1. Please join me for a fundraiser workshop on money, shame & pricing: https://pinkwellstudio.com/money-workshop/2. Come make weird & beautiful art with me in weekly creative sessions every Monday in July & August. Come as you are, work on your own project and enjoy gentle togetherness. GBP 40, no one turned away for lack of funds: https://glimmerportal.com/summer-blessings/Hopefully see you soon!Love,Yarrow

This was a wonderful listener question and I am so happy to share with you the exact process I have taken myself through when I launched my new magic called Glimmer Portal this spring (check it out over here: https://glimmerportal.com/) The first part of this episode is all about radical dreaming, articulating desires and making smart lists and the second part is structured guidance around the practical next steps you can take from there.I hope this helps!If you have a question for me too you can send it over here: https://speakpipe.com/yarrowmand if you'd like to chat about working together you can book a call here: https://yarrowmagdalena.17hats.com/p#/scheduling/xckkzgxdszxhcpbppxnfhczfdkghrwfbLove,Yarrow

In this episode I am sharing about how I got started as a mentor - the questions I asked myself, how I gained experience, my thinking about coaching vs. mentoring as well as formal training. If you're curious about offering something new, perhaps starting as a mentor, I hope my thought process will support you! You can send me a questions for the podcast via my Speakpipe account here: https://speakpipe.com/yarrowmThis is my Substack, which also gets you access to the monthly Spark sessions: https://yarrow.substack.com/and you can book a free call to chat about working together here: https://yarrowmagdalena.17hats.com/p#/scheduling/xckkzgxdszxhcpbppxnfhczfdkghrwfbThanks for listening!Love,Yarrow

Sorry for the unexpected pause! I am back and coming to you with the wonderful Eli Trier, my guest for the third (!) time. Eli is such a source of joy and inspiration and I am so excited for you to meet her, if you haven't already. Here is what we talked about: Building a business based on connection and joyMaking exactly the art we want to makePivoting like no one is watchingFinding new ways to build confidence Elinor Trier is a neuroqueer AuDHD artist, writer, podcaster, YouTuber, dopamine dealer, and founder of Elinor Trier Studio and Zuzu’s Haus of Cats, where she creates artwork that celebrates ‘otherness’, reminding you that you're not the 'odd one out', you're 'one of a kind’. Her artwork is in private collections worldwide, and her ideas have been featured in multiple media outlets, including the Nautilus Silver Award-winning book Creatrix: She Who Makes. She reads ten books a week (the only hint of savant-ism her autism has given her), snorts when she laughs (it’s adorable!), and might actually be a pile of cats in a sparkly trench coat.Website: https://www.elinortrierstudio.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ZuzusHausofCatsStudio Letters: https://www.elinortrierstudio.com/keepintouch/More info about mentoring with me: https://pinkwellstudio.com/voxer-mentoring/and my tech days: https://pinkwellstudio.com/magic/My Substack: https://yarrow.substack.com/Thanks so much for listening!Love,Yarrow

In this episode I wanted to share some practical approaches to help us lean into the goodness and safety that is already there, especially in moments that feel chaotic and overwhelming. Here is the link to Marissa, the somatic practioner I mentioned: https://marissacorreia.com/here is the sign up for my donation based workshop on business resilience: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/F-qnXvYLSM-gfIq2lzjzbQmore info about mentoring with me: https://pinkwellstudio.com/voxer-mentoring/Thank you for listening!Love,Yarrow

I hope the three questions I am offering today will help you think about ways in which you want to prioritise mental wellbeing in your livelihood this year <3Here is the sign up to my Substack newsletter & montly Spark sessions: https://yarrow.substack.com/Learn more about mentoring with me here: https://pinkwellstudio.com/voxer-mentoring/Here is the sign up for the business resilience workshop in March: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/F-qnXvYLSM-gfIq2lzjzbQand you can send me a voice note with a question over here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YarrowMThanks for listening!Love,Yarrow

In my last Substack newsletter I shared a bit about changes in web design practice and how I reflect these in my work - this is a deeper dive into the idea that uncertainty and maybe even anxieties can provide fertile ground for us to reconnect with our values and our intuition as we map our next steps. I am also sharing about a new, more affordable way to receive mentoring from me.  More info about mentoring: https://pinkwellstudio.com/voxer-mentoring/ My speakpipe account which you can send me questions through: https://www.speakpipe.com/YarrowM The Unlocking Us episode I talk about in this episode: https://brenebrown.com/podcast/whats-coming-and-whats-here/ My Substack newsletter and my free Spark sessions: https://yarrow.substack.com/ Thanks for listening! Love, Yarrow

In this episode I am reflecting on my big priorities for 2025 - simplification, intuition and presence. I'd like to find more ways to be in solidarity, create spaciousness for critical thinking and question what I really need in order to feel a steady, grounded sense of enoughness. I am also sharing the practical things I am planning to make this happen and I hope this episode is a wonderful sound board for you to do the same. If you like you can join Spark Sessions over here: https://yarrow.substack.com/

I'm trying to meet this moment in time with as much compassion and creativity as I can and I am sure you do the same! In this episode I wanted to talk about the agency we all have when it comes to how we use technology and how we position ourselves as small or micro businesses. I hope it helps you feel less worried, value the handmade more and come up with creative ways to use software in ways that actually serve you! Here is the article I mentioned: https://arxiv.org/html/2411.00986v1 Here is my Speakpipe account: https://www.speakpipe.com/YarrowM and here is the link to book a call with me for 2025 projects: https://yarrowmagdalena.17hats.com/p#/scheduling/xckkzgxdszxhcpbppxnfhczfdkghrwfb Love, Yarrow

Consider this episode a little audio workshop that guides you through meaningful and grounded intentions for money & pricing in 2025 (and beyond). I'm sharing about what questions I ask myself to clarify my goals, how I move through feelings of discomfort and anxiety and how important I find it to define what I consider to be good enough.  If you'd like to send me a question you can do so here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YarrowM Join my Substack over here: https://yarrow.substack.com/ and this is where you can book a free feeler call for 2025 bookings: https://yarrowmagdalena.17hats.com/p#/scheduling/xckkzgxdszxhcpbppxnfhczfdkghrwfb Thanks for listening! Love, Yarrow

I am so pleased to answer my first listener question that came in via Speakpipe! In this episode I am sharing the questions I'd ask myself before committing to a community software and talk about four different options that I tried myself. If you'd like to send me a question too, you can do so here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YarrowM and if you'd like tech support around this, you can learn more here: https://pinkwellstudio.com/magic/ Thanks for listening! Love, Yarrow

Hello beloved listener, I have finally signed up for a speakpipe account and would truly love receiving questions from you via this funny thing: https://www.speakpipe.com/YarrowM It's very simple - no need to use a name/email or to create an account, simply think of something you want me to talk about on here and press record.  I also wanted to send a little reminder for the donation based workshop on money, shame and integrity coming up on October 20th: https://pinkwellstudio.com/money-workshop/ Love, Yarrow

In this episode I am reflecting on the ways in which my relationship to money & pricing has changed across four main areas - decision making, feelings, practicalities and justice. I hope this feels like a fun soundboard for you to think about where you're at with these things in 2024. If you want to dive deeper I would love you to join my donation based workshop on October 20th: https://pinkwellstudio.com/money-workshop/ It's a fun way to meet like minded people and learn together and we'll be raising money for the Children's Alliance in Gaza and the Sudanese American Physician's Association. See you there, Yarrow

I'm so happy to bless the back to school vibe with this beautiful interview - I talked to Nadia of Everyday Writes about all kinds of joyous and real things including:  Brining all we do back to the body for integration, clarity and vision Building community with integrity and accessibility in mind Finding the right business model that is truly sustainable and joyous  Our hopes and dreams for the internet Nadia Karim, aka Everyday Writes, is a transformational coach, speaker & writer. They help curious & creative people who identify as neurodivergent or queer... to be at peace within yourself and in the world, so you can speak your needs, co-create collective magic, and live audaciously. They offer soft, courageous + playful spaces (one-to-one and in groups) for you to re-imagine your life, love your mind, feel into your body, transform your relationships, step into community, and make your wildest dreams happen. Their work is rooted in embodiment and positive collective change. It’s a practice that transforms your relationship with yourself so that we can move towards a different vision out there for our future earth, for the way we relate to each other in all our gorgeousness... a vision that diverges away from doom and competition and individualism and scarcity and mistrust and cultures of exhaustion… and towards courage, rest, optimism, and delight. https://everydaywrites.com/ https://everydaywrites.substack.com/ https://pinkwellstudio.com/ Thank you for listening! Love, Yarrow

I'm so happy to bring another interview your way - I spoke to my former client Uma Girish about her business journey. Here is some of the beautiful ground we covered: Finding clarity and beautiful flow in one's work Trusting periods of grief and growing our intution Leaving social media and finding other ways to build community Our hopes and dreams for the future Uma Girish is a Spiritual Mentor, Author, and Human Design Guide. She is deeply inspired to empower women to live their authentic lives by stripping away at what's not them. She works in the areas of grief, loss, healing the mother wound, and finding clarity on one's purpose. Uma's website: https://umagirish.com You can also find her on Substack at umagirish.substack.com You can find my shiny & updated website over here: https://pinkwellstudio.com/ Thanks for listening! Love, Yarrow