Her Handmade Hustle Unplugged: A Podcast Helping Independent Businesses Get Seen, Remembered and Chosen.

Are you haunted by past mistakes, self-doubt or the fear of failure? In this episode of Her Handmade Hustle Unplugged, I’m sharing ghost stories (yes, real ones!) alongside the invisible “ghosts” that creep into our businesses - the doubts, failures and bad experiences that hold us back.

We’ll talk about how to confront those fears, exorcise old failures and finally step forward with confidence in your handmade business.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, scared to try again, or haunted by the past - this one’s for you.

Get in touch:

Follow me on Instagram: @herhandmadehustle

Email: [email protected]

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Marketing doesn’t have to feel salesy, scary or limited to social media. In this episode, I’m joined by Anna Short from Boo Marketing (Small Business Britain’s Top 100 Female Entrepreneurs 2025) to share simple, confidence-boosting strategies for small business owners.

Discover:

Why you don’t need to be a marketing expert to succeed

The confidence shift that makes marketing feel simple and human

How to stop panicking about social media and use other ways to get your business seen

Budget-friendly marketing tips that actually work (without burning you out)

Grab Anna’s freebie here: https://helloboo.podia.com/simple-marketing-strategy-starter

Check out her Simple Strategy Workshop here: https://helloboo.podia.com/5-step-simple-marketing-strategy-workshop

Visit her website here: https://helloboo.podia.com/

And if you're a creative and in search of some small business support and mentoring for your creative business, visit the Her Handmade Hustle website and get in touch!

Talking about tax and accounting might not sound exciting… but if you’re running a creative business, it’s one of the most important conversations you can have.

In this episode of Her Handmade Hustle Unplugged, I sit down with Alison Boucher, founder of Boucher Accountants, to chat about the money questions most of us are too embarrassed to ask. Alison is not your typical accountant - she’s friendly, approachable and completely understands the worries that come with starting and growing a small business.

We cover:

The most common myths around tax and bookkeeping

The mistakes new business owners often make (and how to avoid them)

A quick-fire round of “Can I claim for that?” covering Canva, coffee and more...

Why you don’t need to be ‘good with numbers’ to feel confident with money

Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been in business for a while but still panic every time the word tax comes up, this episode will leave you feeling calmer, clearer and much more confident.

Connect with Alison Boucher:Website: https://www.bouchers-accountants.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bouchersaccountants/

Work with me through Her Handmade Hustle:If you’re ready to grow your creative business and want to feel more confident doing it, you’ll find all the support I can offer you on the Her Handmade Hustle website!

In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Rachel, the founder of LoveLossDiscoballs - a heartfelt business born from unimaginable grief. After losing her husband to suicide, Rachel found herself navigating the raw realities of loss, motherhood and healing. But instead of hiding her pain, she channelled it into something creative, joyful and honest.

This is a story about love, loss, starting again - and yes, a little sparkle too.

If you’ve ever been through something hard (or loved someone who has), this conversation will definitely resonate.

Links to things mentioned in the episode:

Check out the beautiful range of unique cards on their website LoveLossDiscoballs

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) - suicide prevention charity

Dealing with criticism as a small business owner in your forties can feel especially tough - especially when you're rediscovering who you are and finally putting yourself out there.

In this episode, I’m talking about how unsolicited opinions and unwanted feedback can shake your confidence, stall your ideas and make you question everything. You’ll hear personal stories, why criticism hits harder in midlife and practical tips to protect your confidence, build resilience, and keep going - even when you’re feeling wobbly.

Perfect for women in their 40s (and beyond) building heart-led businesses.

Need some down to earth help with your small business? Visit my website to see how I'm different to other creative business coaches and how I can help you grow your business!

https://herhandmadehustle.co.uk/

In this emotional episode of the HHH Unplugged podcast, I’m joined by the extraordinary Lucy Thompson - a medical tattoo artist and founder of the Nipple Innovation Project (NIP), the UK’s first mastectomy tattoo charity. Lucy is a true pioneer in the art of hyper-realistic 3D nipple tattoos, offering fully-funded tattoos to breast cancer patients who have undergone mastectomy or breast reconstruction.

And this one’s personal - because Lucy tattooed me.

After my own preventative breast surgery, Lucy helped me reclaim a part of myself I didn’t even realise I was grieving. This episode is about so much more than aesthetics. It’s about healing. Confidence. Closure. And giving women back what breast cancer took away.

We talk about:

Why 3D nipple tattoos are an essential part of breast cancer recovery

How Lucy’s charity is giving women access to high-quality, permanent tattoos - free of charge

The emotional and psychological impact of looking in the mirror and finally feeling whole again

What doctors and surgeons don’t always tell you about the final stage of reconstruction

How YOU can help spread the word to someone who needs this, right now

Whether you’ve experienced breast cancer, supported someone through it or simply want to know more about how art and empathy can heal, this is a must-listen.

Find out more about the Nipple Innovation Project:Website: www.nippleinnovationproject.orgInstagram: @nipcharity

Connect with Lucy Thompson (Tattoo Artist & Founder):Instagram: @lucy_nipple

Special thanks to my incredible plastic surgeon Benjamin Baker:Instagram: @plasticsurguk

Feel like you’re “too quiet” to build a memorable brand? Think again. In this episode of Her Handmade Hustle: Unplugged, we’re busting the myth that you have to be loud, bold or always online to be seen.

If you're a creative female entrepreneur who prefers to stay behind the scenes, this episode will show you a gentler, more authentic way to build your brand. We’ll explore what branding really means, how to create connection through your story and tone of voice and why quiet clarity is more powerful than curated perfection.

Whether you're just starting your small business or trying to figure out how to show up online without exhausting yourself, I'm helping you to build a brand that feels right - not forced.

Links to resources mentioned in the episode:

Building Your Brand - 1:1 Session

Sometimes we forget that behind every handmade product is a story -  not just of craft, but of courage, healing and personal transformation.

In this episode of Her Handmade Hustle: Unplugged, I share the moments from a weekend spent surrounded by women whose creativity has helped them move through illness, trauma and self-doubt. From fairy houses, to meaningful tattoos and market stalls full of soul -  this episode is a reminder that what we make often holds more than we ever say out loud.

I’m talking about:

Why handmade work is often deeply connected to healingThe emotional strength behind the “small” creative businessWhat it really means to turn pain into purposeHow to reconnect with the heart of your business

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or wondering if your work is “enough,” this is the episode to remind you that your creativity is powerful - and so are you.

Links to things mentioned in the episode:

Pick N Mix 1:1 Business Support Sessions

Freyja’s Fairy Art

Yorkshire Mastectomy Clinic

NIP (Nipple Innovation Project)

Are you a creative entrepreneur who feels pressured to follow every Instagram trend just to stay visible? In this refreshingly honest episode, I share the 5 Instagram habits I refuse to follow - and exactly why I believe they can harm your brand as a creative business owner. From overdone rants and forced language like "slide into my DMs" to copying trends that don't align with your values, this episode is a reminder that your originality is your power.

If you're ready to build a business rooted in authenticity, creativity, and sustainable success- this one’s for you.

In this powerful episode, Joanne shares the three most common fears that hold creative entrepreneurs back: fear of the unknown, fear of failure, and fear of success. Through the lens of a personal story from a recent family camping trip to the Yorkshire coast - where each member faced and conquered a fear - she explores how fear quietly sabotages your business dreams.

If you've ever said "I'm scared" when it comes to launching, growing or showing up in your business, this episode is for you. You'll learn how these fears show up in your day-to-day as a small business owner and discover simple, practical strategies to move through fear with courage and clarity.

Whether you’re just starting out or hitting a plateau, this episode will help you stop letting fear make your decisions - and start growing your business with more confidence.