Beyond The Bio

This week, I am joined by email marketing extraordinaire, public speaker, podcaster and business owner Jay Schwedelson.

We explore how you can make sure your emails get the clicks they deserve through using subject lines and scheduling to boost engagement.

We also dive into the impact of Jay's podcast on his personal brand, and how he successfully landed Hollywood superstar speakers at his GURU Conferences.

Let’s get stuck in…    

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Connect with Jay:    

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/schwedelson/

Website: jayschwedelson.com/

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@schwedelson

Listen to his EPIC podcast ‘Do This, NOT That’: open.spotify.com/show/7eiOfHmVakmy01eySdCBH1

Connect with Sophie:           

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-milliken           

Instagram: www.instagram.com/moja_sophie/           

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Want to be a guest on Beyond the Bio?     

Do you have interesting ideas to share about how to raise your profile? We want to hear from you!      

Fill out the submission form here: https://www.sophiemilliken.co.uk/btb     

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This podcast is brought to you by Moja.      

Moja is an award-winning modern PR agency working with entrepreneurs and senior executives to get you known in your industry.          

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This week, I am joined by the Founder and Director of the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards, Sarah Austin.

We explore her journey of establishing the awards, highlighting the important role played by the business community, the unique judging process and the opportunities available to anyone who enters.

We also dive into Sarah’s passion for supporting female founders and touch on some very exciting plans for this year’s ceremony.

Let’s get stuck in…   

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Connect with Sarah:   

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-austin-358a851a/

Check out the British Business Excellence Awards: https://britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk/

Connect with Sophie:          

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-milliken          

Instagram: www.instagram.com/moja_sophie/          

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Want to be a guest on Beyond the Bio?    

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Fill out the submission form here: https://www.sophiemilliken.co.uk/btb    

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This podcast is brought to you by Moja.     

Moja is an award-winning modern PR agency working with entrepreneurs and senior executives to get you known in your industry.         

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This week, I am joined by speaker, coach and founder of ‘IS THIS YOU?’ John Forth.

We explore how John began taking his personal brand seriously in the last 18 months and the successes this has brought for him personally and professionally.

We also dive into how John juggles wearing multiple ‘hats’ as co-founder of his own business, mentor and coach at the North East BIC Growth Lab and a mental health charity ambassador.

Let’s get stuck in…   

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Connect with John:   

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnforth

Visit IS THIS YOU?: www.linkedin.com/company/isthis-you

Connect with Sophie:          

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-milliken          

Instagram: www.instagram.com/moja_sophie/          

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Want to be a guest on Beyond the Bio?    

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This podcast is brought to you by Moja.     

Moja is an award-winning modern PR agency working with entrepreneurs and senior executives to get you known in your industry.         

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This week, I am joined by public speaker, entrepreneur and neurodiversity expert Helen Davies.

We explore the unique challenges Helen has faced while building her personal brand as a neurodivergent individual and why she’s so passionate about helping others unlock their full potential.

We also dive into the power of self-promotion through social media and share practical tips on handling criticism and focusing your energy on the audiences that truly matter.

Let’s get stuck in… 

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Connect with Helen: 

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/helendaviesuk/

Visit Practical Wisdom: practicalwisdom.uk/

Get the FREE Neuro Inclusive Leaders Toolkit today: leader.ndaccreditation.com/

Helen’s Team at Practical Wisdom have also generously sponsored two annual memberships to Joyfully Different – which is a community and learning hub for neurodivergent founders. To apply for these spots, simply fill in their form here before 22nd October 2025: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd36HAVoJyRwRlrKCke17C_EyNY753SdXcVlS61lexgjsFWzQ/viewform

Connect with Sophie:        

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-milliken        

Instagram: www.instagram.com/moja_sophie/        

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Want to be a guest on Beyond the Bio?  

Do you have interesting ideas to share about how to raise your profile? We want to hear from you!   

Fill out the submission form here: https://www.sophiemilliken.co.uk/btb  

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This podcast is brought to you by Moja.   

Moja is an award-winning modern PR agency working with entrepreneurs and senior executives to get you known in your industry.       

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This week, I am joined by business mentor, author and visibility strategist Helen Tudor.

Helen and I dive into how she built a multi-million-pound brand teaching entrepreneurs how to attract clients who align with them energetically and spiritually.

We also discuss why she decided to scrap her old business model and start again (despite being highly profitable) because she felt in her soul that it was time for something new.

Let’s get stuck in… 

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Connect with Helen: 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/helenctudor

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/helentudor

Instagram: www.instagram.com/helentudoronline

Make sure to check out Helen's book 'Ideal Client Attraction – A Spiritual Practice' too.

Connect with Sophie:        

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-milliken        

Instagram: www.instagram.com/moja_sophie/        

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Want to be a guest on Beyond the Bio?  

Do you have interesting ideas to share about how to raise your profile? We want to hear from you!   

Fill out the submission form here: https://www.sophiemilliken.co.uk/btb  

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This podcast is brought to you by Moja.   

Moja is an award-winning modern PR agency working with entrepreneurs and senior executives to get you known in your industry.       

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In this episode, I'm joined by sisters Sharon and Lauretta Gavin, who transitioned from a successful comedy career to wellness entrepreneurs after Sharon's diagnosis with a rare autoimmune disease.

They discuss their journey into plant-based living, the creation of The Detox Barn retreat, and the importance of humour and realness within the wellness space.

The sisters also talk about their podcasting journey, how they navigate the crowded wellness space, busting wellness myths and their plans for new products.

Let’s get stuck in… 

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Connect with The Gavin Sisters: 

Website: https://gavinsisters.co.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gavinsistersuk?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== 

Connect with Sophie:        

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-milliken        

Instagram: www.instagram.com/moja_sophie/        

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Want to be a guest on Beyond the Bio?  

Do you have interesting ideas to share about how to raise your profile? We want to hear from you!   

Fill out the submission form here: https://www.sophiemilliken.co.uk/btb  

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This podcast is brought to you by Moja.   

Moja is an award-winning modern PR agency working with entrepreneurs and senior executives to get you known in your industry.       

See how your profile is currently performing: https://mym-btb.scoreapp.com/  

This week, I am joined by the UK’s leading Grey Blending expert, Rosie Baylis.

Rosie and I dive into how she has leveraged social media to build a strong personal brand and business around her niche.

We also discuss how Rosie established her successful Grey Blending Expert course, and how she provides a client experience so good that customers will travel hundreds of miles to see her!

Let’s get stuck in… 

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Connect with Rosie: 

Instagram: instagram.com/rosiebaylishair

TikTok: tiktok.com/@rosie_baylis

Facebook: facebook.com/rosie.baylis.hair

Connect with Sophie:        

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-milliken        

Instagram: www.instagram.com/moja_sophie/        

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Want to be a guest on Beyond the Bio?  

Do you have interesting ideas to share about how to raise your profile? We want to hear from you!   

Fill out the submission form here: https://www.sophiemilliken.co.uk/btb  

...  

This podcast is brought to you by Moja.   

Moja is an award-winning modern PR agency working with entrepreneurs and senior executives to get you known in your industry.       

See how your profile is currently performing: https://mym-btb.scoreapp.com/  

This week, I am joined by sales & mindset strategist, coach and creator of Irresistible Selling, Maria Bayer. Her programme and community help business owners from the wedding industry to create a million dollar mindset, stand confidently in their worth, and book high-paying clients they love.

Maria and I dive into the sales strategies she used to triple her income in less than a year, securing multi-million pound sales to global companies such as Target and Hyatt.

We also discuss networking tips, and how Maria went from the most introverted person in the room to the most highly recommended!

Let’s get stuck in…

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Connect with Maria:

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.mariabayer.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MariaBayerFan/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariabayer1/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mebayer/

You can also take part in Maria's FREE 'Book a Client in 5 Days' Challenge at this link - putting into action all of her fab tips from this episode: https://mariabayer.lpages.co/bac-challenge/.

Connect with Sophie:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-milliken

Instagram: www.instagram.com/moja_sophie/

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Want to be a guest on Beyond the Bio?

Do you have interesting ideas to share about how to raise your profile? We want to hear from you!

Fill out the submission form here: https://www.sophiemilliken.co.uk/btb

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Moja is an award-winning modern PR agency working with entrepreneurs and senior executives to get you known in your industry.

See how your profile is currently performing: https://mym-btb.scoreapp.com/

This week, I am joined by founder and managing director of Prohibition PR, Chris Norton.

Chris and I dive into the importance of measuring PR success, share some common pitfalls businesses face, and touch on striking the right balance between proactive and reactive PR.

We also discuss the impact AI is already having on our industry, and the importance of honesty in client relationships.

Let’s get stuck in…

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Connect with Chris:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisnorton2/

Visit Prohibition PR: https://prohibitionpr.co.uk/

Check out Chris' podcast, Embracing Marketing Mistakes: https://www.embracingmarketingmistakes.co.uk/

Connect with Sophie:       

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-milliken       

Instagram: www.instagram.com/moja_sophie/       

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Want to be a guest on Beyond the Bio? 

Do you have interesting ideas to share about how to raise your profile? We want to hear from you!  

Fill out the submission form here: https://www.sophiemilliken.co.uk/btb 

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This podcast is brought to you by Moja.  

Moja is an award-winning modern PR agency working with entrepreneurs and senior executives to get you known in your industry.      

See how your profile is currently performing: https://mym-btb.scoreapp.com/ 

This week, I am joined by entrepreneur, business owner and public speaker Kamal Ellis-Hyman. Kamal was named Peter Jones’ National Entrepreneur of the Year and, through his company Aim A Little Higher, has spoken to over 125,000 students to help them shape their aspirations.

Kamal and I dive into his experiences helping young individuals become high performers in any setting, and why all employers should be nurturing future talent.

We also discuss how Kamal prepares for public speaking opportunities, and how creative pitching can help you to secure gigs that you previously might have given up on!

Let’s get stuck in…

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Connect with Kamal:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamalellishyman/

Visit Aim A Little Higher: www.aimalittlehigher.com

Connect with Sophie:       

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-milliken       

Instagram: www.instagram.com/moja_sophie/       

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Want to be a guest on Beyond the Bio? 

Do you have interesting ideas to share about how to raise your profile? We want to hear from you!  

Fill out the submission form here: https://www.sophiemilliken.co.uk/btb 

... 

This podcast is brought to you by Moja.  

Moja is an award-winning modern PR agency working with entrepreneurs and senior executives to get you known in your industry.      

See how your profile is currently performing: https://mym-btb.scoreapp.com/