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Starting the Conversation — 391 episodes
How to take a month off without your business falling apart (387)
How I fully switch off and keep evenings, weekends and holidays work-free (386)
How I survive during a busy period (without burning out) (385)
4 steps to maximise your financial growth in your business (384)
Set mid-year goals you'll actually achieve in 5 proven steps (383)
4 habits my successful clients never skip (382)
Why you're overwhelmed - and the 5 steps to fix it (381)
50% into 2026 - how to keep up growth and momentum (380)
How to turn your year around … 3 steps to kickstart growth (379)
3 actions to drive revenue and sales this week (378)
I'm closing my business... failure or strategic decision? (377)
Why most business strategies fail - and how to avoid these mistakes (376)
How I overhauled my business strategy and treated myself like a client (375)
If I started over in business, these are the 6 things I'd do ... (374)
How I'm growing my audience - 4 practical steps to follow (373)
Business breakdown: why everything went wrong and my plan to fix it! (372)
How I find motivation and take consistent action - how to get out of a funk (ep 371)
Birthday episode - 7 strategies I've used to scale in the last year (ep 370)
Reflecting on my month away - challenges, lessons & would I do it again? (ep 369)
Running my business in an 8 hour time difference - pros, cons & how I've made it work (ep 368)
Working from Australia & Bali - highs, lows & lessons so far (2 weeks in!) (ep 367)
7 business investments that fuelled my growth ... (ep 366)
How I'm working from Bali for a month, with my business still running (ep 365)
My 2026 vision (ep 364)
Should you start a podcast in 2026? (ep 363)
Building confidence and self belief as a business owner - how I've done it (ep 362)
My 6 favourite boundaries as a business owner (ep 361)
How I stay patient & consistent when I'm not seeing results
How to SCALE your impact, income & fulfilment in 2026 - 4 steps to follow
Feeling like a business owner, not a freelancer - how Eva did it
Double the revenue from dream projects - how Susie did it
Don't set 2026 goals, do THIS instead (ep 356)
My 2025 wins, challenges and lessons (ep 355)
Less 1:1 clients, more fulfilment and flexibility - how Laura did it
Idea to fully booked in 12 months - how Sophie did it
13 new clients in 4 weeks, despite inconsistency - how Liam did it
Taking the full time leap with confidence - how Caitlin did it
Travelling Australia with a successful business - how Chris did it
From burnt out to sustainably scaling - how Kate did it
Diverse offers, 20 person team & a strategic brand - how Mary did it
6 unusual strategies behind my biggest launch EVER (ep 347)
The unexpected challenges of a huge launch - 6 unseen moments (ep 346)
How Forbes featured me, without pitching (ep 345)
How I got my first client, and got my business off the ground (ep 344)
How I doubled my profit, without increasing revenue (Ep 343)
How I've created work-life balance, financial reward and true fulfilment in my business (ep 342)
How I got a book deal without pitching for it - lucky, or strategic? (ep 341)
340 | 3 actions to enter 2026 with solid foundations & clear vision
339 | The most uncomfortable retreat I've been on (and why it was pivotal for me)
Panicking about Instagram reach? These 4 reminders are what you need to hear
338 | Stop ghosting your goals with my proven method - 3 steps
337 | Why the shiny stuff isn't fulfilling and how to feel CONTENT in business
336 | I realised I was a hypocrite and the 2 years since have been game changing
335 | How I triple my revenue in Q4, every year (4 steps to follow)
334 | Audit your offers in 4 steps and set yourself up for Q4 growth
333 | Rebrand regrets? Hiring a PA? My Q4 goals? (Q&A Episode)
332 | My morning routine as a 27 year old entrepreneur
331 | 3 ways I've detached my identity from my business
330 | The WORST thing has happened to me - here's how I'm responding
329 | How I take a MONTH off from my business every year
328 | 5 unexpected lessons from my rebrand
The science behind WHY growing a business is so hard
Your business is teaching you... but are you listening? - The Daily Principle
Stop listening to advice, start trusting yourself - The Daily Principle
I'll never stop talking about messy action - The Daily Principle
Your ambition is slowing your business growth - The Daily Principle
Stop aiming for consistency, do this instead - The Daily Principle
321 | How I'm making public speaking my full time job
319 | Your midyear checklist - 3 steps to reflect, learn & set intention
318 | What actually is a business strategy? My expert definition...
317 | Hosting retreats... 7 things I wish I'd known
316 | Why a selfish business model is a strategic one - how to make it work for you
315 | Swap overwhelm for intention with THIS exercise
314 | How I monetise my email list & SELL via email, with ease
313 | Craft a clear & compelling MISSION with 3 questions
312 | My profit grew 80% in one year - here's how I did it
311 | Take control of your financial growth in 5 steps
310 | 9 invaluable lessons from 9 years in business - reflecting on my journey
309 | Answering YOUR business dilemmas - comparison, pricing & diversification
308 | 3 questions to set your Q2 up for success in business
307 | The 3 pillars of working ON your business & how to prioritise it
306 | Why you're not growing in 2025 (and what to do about it)
305 | Teenage entrepreneur - what helped & hindered me starting young
304 | Productivity tips that WORK - 5 tools that save me time
303 | 7 YEAR(!) podcast birthday - juicy Q&A about the journey, mistakes & lessons
332 | My morning routine as a 27 year old entrepreneur
302 | Build a more simple & effective business model - 2 exercises to complete
301 | My biggest launch ever - numbers, reflections & learnings
EPISODE 300!! How this podcast has changed my life & business
299 | My 2025 Intentions & Growth Goals
Small Changes Big Results - Processes
Small Changes Big Results - Nurturing Community
Small Changes Big Results - Environment
Small Changes Big Results - Boundaries
Small Changes Big Results - Daily Habits
293 | Clarify your vision for 2025 with these exercises
292 | My 2024 reflections & 5 questions to review the year with
291 | YOUR 2024 wins & challenges
290 I Scaling smarter - how operations are the key to your success
289 | The 3 pillars to working ON your business - are you doing it right?
288 | 5 minute pep talk for ACTION taking today
287 | Growing a team, having hard conversations & learning to lead, with Heather Elkington
286 | 4 tasks I do to end the year strong
285 | Trademarks, contracts and legal essentials you should know, with Lucy Legal
284 | The health journey that changed my life (and my business)
283 | Buying a house as a business owner - Q&A with my mortgage advisor Dan Knott
282 | End the year with intention by answering these 3 questions
281 | Create graphics that reach millions of people, without being an artist (with Hannah of Quoted Visually)
280 | Taking a month off - how I feel & what I learned
Publishing a book Q&A - money, challenges & would I do it again? (with RSM!!)
5 reflections on publishing my book - wins, challenges & lessons | BehindTheBook
How my book hit bestseller in 3 categories | BehindTheBook
Publication Day Diary (chaotic!)
Listen to a sneak peak of my book which comes out THIS WEEK | BehindTheBook 5
How I wrote 50,000 words in 5 days - productivity hacks | BehindTheBook 3
4 unexpected parts of publishing a book + what they taught me | BehindTheBook Ep 2
How I got a book deal & how I feel about publication in 23 days | BehindTheBook Ep 1
271 | 4 unexpected ways my podcast has changed my life & business
What passive income is REALLY like - my first experience
Launch Review! How much did I made? What were the wins, challenges & lessons?
Disorganised bank account? This one's for you (FINAL day of the sale!)
Tracking THIS number will grow your finances - 2.8%
How to set financial goals and actually hit them - 2.8%
Why reflecting on the past will grow your future success - 2.8%
This exercise will free up time in your business (NEW series - 2.8%)
263 | From idea to profitable business - my CLIENT shares her honest journey (Sophie Harris of Looking After Mum)
262 | 3 mistakes you're making with your business model
261 | #Ads, monetising your social media and brand partnerships with Verity Park of tbh talent
260 | 6 marketing lessons I learned the hard way (6 year podcast anniversary!)
259 | Building a million pound business with your husband and breaking the mould, with Rachel & James Harris (StriveX)
258 | 2 accountants share the mistakes and strategies we should all know about
257 | I'm close to burnout - an honest insight into my business (ft. a secret guest!!)
256 | Steal my PROVEN goal setting method (for a successful 2024!)
255 | My wins, fails and lessons of 2023
254 | An EASY end of year review to set you up for 2024 success
253 | Stefanie from F*ck Being Humble on slow growth, critics and decision fatigue
252 | £0 in the bank to growing a CHEESE business - burnout, cash flow & quitting corporate (with Mako Ndoro of Berry & Brie)
251 | I scaled my revenue by 10x last month, here's how... (VERY honest episode)
250 | The 'secret' behind Steven Bartlett's growth, with Grace Andrews - Marketing Director @ Diary of a CEO
249 | Crowdfunding £20,000+ - the highs, lows & lessons, with Danielle from Flock Here
How to improve your email strategy long term | Inbox Insights #3
How to increase sales via email | Inbox Insights #2
How to send emails people want to open | Inbox Insights #1
245 | Living with a business owner - my boyfriends experience (VERY honest!)
244 | Q&A - how I plan in advance, beat overwhelm and encourage referrals
243 | Facing rejection head on and putting yourself out there, with Liz Mosley
242 | Launch Review - the ££ numbers, challenges and lessons
Why 'lack of time' isn't your problem | Marketing Mini Series
How to be visible and build brand awareness | Marketing Mini Series
Why email will transform your marketing | Marketing Mini Series
The key to clear & compelling messaging | Marketing Mini Series
How to make more sales TODAY | Marketing Mini Series
236 | Launch V Evergreen Selling with Rachel Waring
235 | Why your marketing strategy isn't working...
Update: we're going on a (short) break... and what you can learn from it!
233 | ADHD and business... late diagnosis, challenges and learnings with Amanda Perry
232 | 25 actions to grow your business today
231 | How to get into Forbes and pitch to the press, with Bianca Barratt
230 | Business pep talk (listen for motivation!)
229 | Growing three creative businesses and the reality of a book deal, with Nerrisa Pratt
228 | 5 big marketing mistakes we all make (and how to avoid them!)
227 | A decade of entrepreneurship - legal battles, adapting to change and navigating motherhood, with Rosie Davies-Smith of PR Dispatch
226 | My VAT story - why I went de-registered and what I wish I'd known
WE'RE GOING ON TOUR !!!!!!
225 | Building a community of 200,000+ and mastering LinkedIn with Sophie Miller, Pretty Little Marketer
224 | 3 challenges of running a service based business (what it's REALLY like!)
223 | Growing an impact-lead £1+ million business, with Lauren Currie of UPFRONT
222 | What is a business strategy? The 5 components
221 | Taking the ick out of selling and nailing discovery calls with Hannah Morris
220 | How to achieve your goals (top 5 tips!)
219 | How to set strategic goals
218 | How to cast vision with yearly intentions
2023 business predictions & rogue Christmas gifts (with Vix Meldrew)
Christmas special with RSM!! (dating an entrepreneur and a festive quiz)
215 | End of year review in 5 steps (guided audio)
214 | Pricing yourself, the myth of affordability and making a lot of money with Ray Dodd
213 | My weaknesses as an entrepreneur (a very honest episode!)
Christmas in November and housemate pet peeves
211 | Working with your period and menstrual cycle, not against it, with Lou Perham
210 | How to end the year with intention
Halloween boycotts and marathon regret
208 | From hobby to business, raising $40 million and juggling parenthood with Alexandra Rico-Lloyd, Bike Club
207 | Stop comparing and competing in your business with Lucy Sheridan
A trilogy of roast dinners and Alice the introvert
205 | 3 habits to become a happier business owner
204 | Entering into a recession with a business
Office cats and sponsored sky dives (pilot episode!!)
202 | Writing a book - the benefits, process and challenges with Lucy Werner
201 | 4 tips to energise and refine your marketing strategy
200 | Unpacking 10k months, financial privilege & money mindset in business
199 | A chatty catch up after my month off!
The simple secrets to productivity | SummerSchool #5
3 money lessons you need to learn | SummerSchool #4
Be more confident in 5 steps | SummerSchool #3
How to create a memorable brand | SummerSchool #2
Defining a clear and compelling mission | SummerSchool #1
193 | Q+A - how to pitch, why I'd quit my business and whether it ever gets easy
192 | How to save time and get sh*t done
191 | Ending a business... the challenges, regrets and lessons with Liam Cavanagh
190 | How to get your first client (and continue to get booked!)
189 | TikTok viral and juggling two businesses with Lucy Hitchcock
188 | Taking a month off - why, how and when?
187 | How to be more confident and speak to inspire with Kirsty Hulse
186 | 3 ways I'm improving my marketing right now
185 | Seeking discomfort, learning from challenges and the reality of growing a start-up with Xavier Craine from Mixtons
184 | Q&A - how to stay motivated, get your first clients and streamline your business
183 | Why consistency is the only 'secret' to success w/Abi Connick
182 | My story - school dropout to accidental entrepreneur at 17
181 | Creative marketing and viral campaigns at Thursday dating w/George Rawlings & Jess Wreford
180 | What to when you feel stuck and need direction
179 | A little encouragement from me to you
178 | 24 lessons from 6 years in business
177 | Launch reflections... I tried a new approach and loved it!
176 | How to build a community, not just an audience
175 | 3 steps to creating your marketing strategy
174 | 4 reasons you're not consistent on social media
173 | The secret to content that constantly sells
172 | 4 marketing lessons from 4 years in podcasting
171 | Emily's FINAL episode... a look back on working together
170 | Celebrating YOUR 2021 wins #SmallBizmas
#5 What do you want to carry in 2022? And what do you want to leave in 2021? | 5 Days of Reflection
#4 What has 2021 taught you? | 5 Days of Reflection
#3 What has felt challenging? | 5 Days of Reflection
#2 What has made the most impact? | 5 Days of Reflection
#1 What are your wins? | 5 Days of Reflection
164 | I started a new business in 6 weeks, here's what it taught me
163 | A conversation with my MUM(!) about leadership, boundaries and 'balance;
162 | Turning your hobby into a business, overcoming challenges and finding joy
You are cordially invited to The Small Bizmas Party 2021!
161 | 4 challenges I'm facing in my business right now
160 | 3 mistakes I see people make in their marketing strategy and how you can avoid them
159 | Let's throw it back, and revisit old episodes
158 | What is sustainable marketing? 4 steps to market your business sustainably
156 | My experience of being bullied online | Part 1
157 | 5 things that have helped me | Part 2
155 | My last launch sold the least... but it felt the best | BTS
154 | Post-month off catch up anyone?? (ft V exciting announcement!
153 | Are you truly productive or are you just busy?
152 | BTS - leaving lockdown with a business in tow
151 | Stepping into your confidence with Kira Matthews
150 | 3 biggest challenges I'm facing in my business
149 | The 'scrunch cult' - 9 years of hard work, challenges and sacrifices in the making
148 | 4 tips for generating features, collaborations and press in your business
147 | Running a business with chronic health conditions
146 | How I take a month off from my business and you can do the same
145 | Why business is cyclical not linear, self awareness is key and there's no 'one size fits all' of work/life balance
144 | 5 tips for pivoting or scaling your business
143 | 5 tips for starting and growing your business
142 | What to do when you're struggling to show up online
141 | 3 steps to making Q2 productive and impactful for your business
140 | Are you using Instagram as a tool or a measure of success?
139 | Is a lack of culture destroying your strategy?
The future of Starting The Conversation
137 | A Christmas debrief and what intentions we've set for 2021
136 | Reviewing 2020 with Emily - did we meet our intentions?
135 | Why success doesn't always equal happiness
134 | Financial fails we've made in our businesses
133 | The role of personal development when you run a business
132 | Fear of success and why as women we struggle to own our accomplishments
131 | Can FB Ads work for a value driven business? My experience and results
130 | What nobody tells you about working for yourself
129 | Can you make millions and be value driven?
128 | Dating with an online presence
127 | The reality of scaling a service based business
126 | Diversity and Inclusion: fear, judgement and not taking action
125 | BTS - we're back!! Fancy a catch up?
124 | BTS - taking a MONTH off - why and how
123 | Why we're all making it up as we go along
122 | BTS - reflecting on Q2 & setting goals for Q3
121 | Are you getting in your own way? The truth about self sabotage
120 | How do you build a digital strategy?
119 | How well do you know the podcast? The Quiz!
118 | BTS - should Emily move from freelance to employee?
117 | Dear white business owners
116 | How do you build good culture? How do you treat your team well?
115 | Aren't you afraid of giving it all away for free?
114 | How do you build out the packages you offer?
113 | Do you have a 5 year plan?
112 | How did you get your first clients?
110 | Being a Sole Trader vs LTD
111 | Putting profit first into action
109 | An uncut call with my business mentor and what this season is teaching me
108 | Behind the scenes of a launch - planning, marketing, emotions...
107 | Ready to level up your digital marketing? Here's 5 things to do right now
106 | The story of me and Emily - recruitment, training and dynamic
105 | What the Flipping Nora is going on?
104 | Starting a business young and what that looks like for your relationships
103 | Talking ALL THINGS money in business
102 | The next evolution of my business - an inside look
101 | £10k months - my experience, why they're glamorised and what nobody tells you
100 | What's grown my business? The 5 things that have played a role
099 | Moving forward when you're getting in your own way
098 | The best way to set yourself up for the week ahead
097 | Why rhythm is the answer to work induced burnout
096 | Building your business relationship first - the how, what and why
095 | What the behind the scenes of this podcast ACTUALLY looks like
094 | The reality of investing in your business
093 | Knowing the right step to take when you have ALL the ideas
092 | My story so far - accidental entrepreneur at 17 to digital marketing coach at 21
091 | Is burnout a rite of passage? And does busy equal success?
090 | Why winging it is a viable business plan
089 | Why failure is never the end of the story
088 | Intentions - looking back at 2019's and setting them for 2020
087 | How I review my year - a prompt to reflect on 2019
086 | How boundaries interact with us as business owners
085 | Women's only networking - part of the problem, or part of the solution
084 | Behind the scenes of launching the six week thing
083 | How to not let your competitors get in your head
082 | The power of self awareness // a LIVE session with my life coach
081 | Why there's no right way to market your business
080 | Fully booked with little promotion - how I market myself as a service based business
079 | Why burnout isn't a measure of success // the glamorisation of working hard
078 | What people don't tell you about success
077 | Auditing your content to know what's working, what's not and what needs to change
076 | Straight out of school VS 17 years in corporate - the impact of age when starting a business
075 | Making pals with fellow business owners - the highs, lows and awkward DM slides
074 | What nobody tells you about growing a team and becoming a manager
073 | Stop using the algorithm as an excuse and start using Instagram strategically
072 | Why having a personal brand is not the be-all & end-all
071 | Small Talk | Avoiding the trap of valuing popularity over profitability in your online presence
070 l Giving yourself permission to enjoy your business
BONUS EP | @hot4thespot - a viral account dedicated to THE Zara dress
068 | Can you be your true self and still be successful?
067 l Small Talk | 4 questions to ask yourself before starting a podcast
066 | My business is my everything, but is that OK?
065 l Small Talk l Setting intentions for the rest of 2019
064 | Dealing with internal and external noise when starting something new
063 | What nobody tells you about selling your expertise and being a coach
062 | Running a business when your personal life goes to shit
A little update on what's next for Starting the Conversation...
061 | Taking the leap from side-hustle to full time and the power of community w/Anna Dunleavy
060 | Managing mental health when you're running a business or growing a side-hustle w/Josephine Brookes
059 | Visual storytelling, finding your style & viral content w/Linda Blacker
058 | Friends with an entrepreneur – an honest conversation with my best friend about how my work impacts our relationship
057 | Teenage business owners and what starting out young REALLY looked like
056 | 5 of my biggest weaknesses as an entrepreneur | #Take5
055 | 5 things to do if you have no clients | #Take5
054 | 5 tips for attending events when you feel anxious / nervous / daunted | #Take5
053 | 5 tips for showing your face (and keeping it engaging) on insta stories | #Take5
052 | 5 apps which will streamline your business, up your efficiency and save you time | #Take5
051 | An honest account of building a soulful business out of unexpected tragedy
050 | 50th episode Q&A and 1 year of the podcast!
049 | So you want to start a podcast? Let's talk all things podcasting...
048 | Behind the scenes of a launch, from planning to promotion and everything in-between
047 | The challenge of building a sustainable business w/Cath Jones
046 | Would your business survive without Instagram? 3 ways to diversify and secure your marketing…
044 | The aftermath of taking a break and facing your tax return w/Julia Day
045 | Prioritising your mindset, transitioning back into work and productive goal setting w/Sophie French
043 | INTENTIONS... looking back at 2018 and setting (and sticking to) them for 2019
042 | 5 truths my business taught me in 2018
BONUS #2 | Stepping back from your phone & creating boundaries with it
BONUS #1 | How I'm taking a break from work over Christmas & 5 tips to do the same
039 | The 5 best investments I've made in my business this year
038 | Why / how to lead an Instagram challenge and what I learnt from the Insta Story Thing
037 | A mother, a business owner and everything in-between w/Megan Collins
036 | 5 encouragements for the way you show up online
035 | A male's perspective on the insecurity, fear and guilt involved in running a business w/ Will Stedman
034 | Working with depression, lean in or opt out
033 | Re-defining self care, setting boundaries & prioritising yourself w/Amy Hunt
032 l Why I'm grateful my online course 'failed' & the myth of a 6 figure launch
031 | My boyfriend's experience of dating an entrepreneur, how what I do impacts out relationship & what we've learnt along the way
030 | Habits for productivity, making the most of my time & beating the mid-week 'bleugh'
029 | Charging your worth, paying tax late, not giving it all for free & getting invoices paid
028 | Becoming conscious of how I make / spend / save money in my business
027 | Having no clients & things not feeling 'successful'
026 | A sit down with Sarah Fisher | Branding yourself, sourcing new clients & finding your niche
025 | 25 episodes in & what it's taught me...
024 | Personal branding 101
023 | Community over competition w/Sapphire, founder of The Coven
022 | Lying to my instagram followers - instagram V reality
021 | Tracking alternative instagram metrics | #take5
020 | Behind the scenes of She can. She did. celebrating and empowering female entrepreneurs
019 | Fundamentals of an effective website with Charlotte from MediaLuxe
018 | What I wish I knew when I started my business | #take5
017 | Defining a niche as a multi-passionate entrepreneur, with Nataly
016 | Step up your email marketing in 5 steps | #take5
015 | Mental health & entrepreneurship, an open conversation with Lola Hoad
014 | Navigating PR in a small business, with Claudia from CLOPR
013 | 5 ways your content can work harder | #take5
012 | Pursuing efficiency in your business with Paige Griffith
011 | No idea what to post? Creating a content plan which sells
010 | Adapting to change in your business with Mary from The Simplifiers
009 | Lu Li, Press for Progress | #IWD
008 | 5 point checklist for an SEO ready blog | #take5
007 | Emma Borquaye, founder of Girl Got Faith
006 | Is your social media popular or profitable?
005 | Vero | What's it really about?
004 | What I wish I knew before becoming self employed | #take5
003 | Turning a passion for travel into a dream career w/Hayley Vincent
002 | 5 tips for working with the Instagram algorithm | #take5
001| Cat Byrne, website designer & branding specialist