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

In this episode, Joanne talks to Jo Warwick, a psychotherapist, author, energy healer and fellow podcaster, diving deep into the struggles of perfectionism and self-doubt that so many creative entrepreneurs face. Jo shares invaluable insights on managing our energy, overcoming creative blocks and shifting away from self-critical thinking patterns that hold us back. 

We explore practical strategies for building confidence and staying productive so that we can really feel empowered and capable as female entrepreneurs running a business. 

This episode provides a professional’s insight into why we often feel the need to be ‘perfect’ and how we can conquer this fear of failure which can hold us back from progressing and taking the next step in our business, 

Tune in for a heartfelt conversation filled with guidance and encouragement for your journey as a creative entrepreneur.

Visit Jo’s website to find out more about her work 

Listen to Jo's podcast ‘Rich, Sexy and Free'

Follow Jo on Instagram and Youtube - @richsexyandfree

Don’t forget, if you’re a creative entrepreneur looking for friendly, affordable and down to earth small business support, visit the Her Handmade Hustle website and see how Joanne can help you.

Joanne is joined by Dr Tonya Lawson - a multi-passionate entrepreneur and SEO expert from Nashville, Tennessee, who is here to talk about how to get your creative business seen online.  

In this interview, Joanne and Tonya discuss all the things a creative small business owner can do to increase their website on search engines such as Google and drive it up in the rankings. We’re talking about the use of keywords and how to write effective product descriptions for your handmade items as well as the importance of the images you use on your website. Tonya also explains how to optimise your social media posts to make sure they are getting in front of the right people and the SEO benefits of having a blog for your business. 

Tonya breaks down a topic that can be quite intimidating for small business owners and explains SEO in a simple way for beginners, with some easy to implement actions that will make a massive difference to your online visibility. 

This episode is full of practical tips and advice for beginners on how to get your business found on Google and is a must-listen for all small creative business owners wanting to learn about SEO.

Details of how you can contact Tonya are below:

Website: https://tonyalawson.com/

5 Days to Ranking Challenge (free!)

https://adept-builder-7677.ck.page/27809ab47e

Membership: https://tonyalawson.com/creative-seo/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.tonyalawson/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtdgbnSwTRmwdUXm90aGbIQ

If you’re in need of some help finding the best keywords to use for your product or service, you can check out Joanne’s friendly 1:1 Keyword Research session for small creative business owners.

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This episode is jam packed full of advice for the creative small business owner wanting to prepare for the Christmas period. Joanne shares her experience of how to maximise your chances of making sales at the busiest time of year and the importance of preparation. 

She talks honestly about ways to cope and manage workload if you find yourself too busy but also what to do if you aren’t making any sales and how to manage your expectations during the Christmas season. 

Joanne discusses strategies for boosting your Christmas sales, including adapting your existing products to create a new festive range and also gives advice on where you can sell your handmade items, who to sell them to and how to do it successfully without looking desperate.

She uses examples from her own stationery business, Vintage Twee, to illustrate how she ensures her products stand out above the rest and the importance of going the extra mile for your customers to ensure they return, bringing you guaranteed income year after year.

This episode is full of practical advice and solutions to help creative small business owners make the most of the biggest time of year for selling their items. 

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If you’re feeling stuck and need some help with your creative business, visit the Her Handmade Hustle website HERE to find out the different ways Joanne can support you.

In this episode, Joanne chats with the fabulous Coral Turner, a talented fashion designer who turned her lifelong love of sewing into a thriving couture business to help women feel good about their bodies. Coral shares her inspiring journey from growing up in Manchester to moving to London to chase her dream of becoming a fashion designer at the age of just 19 years old.

Joanne and Coral discuss the realities of starting your own business, something that all entrepreneurs should prepare for as the whole experience can be very different to what we expect. They talk about navigating the challenges and triumphs of building a business and the importance of valuing yourself and respecting your work when it comes to pricing. 

They also chat about the revival of handmade and that old fashioned skills, such as sewing, are making a comeback which is great news for small, craft based businesses.  

This episode is lighthearted, inspiring and motivational so if you are an entrepreneur, or even an aspiring one thinking of taking the leap to work for yourself, tune in to listen for some brilliant advice. It will be sure to leave you with a spring in your step and a smile on your face!

Follow Coral Tuner Couture on Instagram or connect on LinkedIn

Visit Coral’s website HERE

And don’t forget! You can get help for your small creative business from Joanne herself! Visit the website HERE to view all of her services - from one off support sessions to help via Whatsapp - there’s a level of support for everyone.

In this episode, Joanne meets Chantal Shears, a busy mum of 4 running 2 businesses - The Clothes Horse, a social enterprise helping families access clothes for their children who may be struggling, whilst also promoting the sustainable aspect of recycling of second hand clothes. And Grounded Parenting where Chantel helps fellow busy mums prioritise self care so they can raise emotionally grounded children.

Joanne and Chantel discuss the importance of self care as working mums and how taking time for yourself can actually result in more productivity and a better relationship with your children. Chantal explains different techniques we can use to help our children regulate their emotions so they become emotionally grounded adults, as well as explaining the benefits to our family and work when we learn to prioritise ourselves.

This episode is insightful and a must listen for all working women faced with the task of juggling motherhood alongside running a business.

Find out more about Chantel's social enterprise, The Clothes Horse, HERE

Downloaded some free resources from Grounded Parenting:

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And don't forget! Visit Joanne's website HERE for her full list of services especially for creative women with small businesses.

In this motivational episode, Joanne explores how the definition of success evolves with age and how life’s experiences shift our perspective on what it means to us.

She talks about how, for creative entrepreneurs, success often comes in the form of small wins rather than grand achievements—but these small milestones are just as valuable and are the key to long-term growth and fulfillment.

Joanne discusses what success might look like for small business owners and gives her advice on what do on those days you feel like it's never going to happen for you.

This heart warming and inspiring episode is for all women who may need some help to reframe their perspective of what success looks like as an entrepreneur.

Check out Joanne's WhatsApp Support Service HERE for fast, friendly and affordable business support service for women with small creative businesses

Visit the Her Handmade Hustle website HERE for more services to support you and your business

In this uplifting episode, Joanne interviews Italian born entrepreneur Isida Mitre, who left an established career in interior design to follow her dream of starting her own business, selling luxury Italian made scarves.

A busy, dedicated mum to 2 young children living in London, Isida shares her story of why she started Pashmisy, what it was like moving from Italy to the UK 8 years ago and how becoming a mother changed her perspective on working in a 9-5 job.

She talks openly about her lack of self confidence and how she has overcome this, revealing the elements she believes are crucial for business success.

This podcast episode is one for all the women out there working on their own small businesses who, we're sure, will find Isida's strong will and determination to succeed truly motivating.

Visit Isida's website HERE and follow her on instagram @pashmisylondon

Check out Joanne's collection of new digital prints for female workspaces on her new Etsy shop HERE

Follow her Etsy journey, and learn how to set up and run your own Etsy shop, on her YouTube channel HERE

In this inspirational episode, Joanne interviews Debbie Lees, a successful business woman and true warrior who has overcome some of the toughest things life could possibly throw at one person.

Debbie talks openly about her experience of being born with facial paralysis and how she dealt with disfigurement as a young child growing up in the 1960s. Debbie tells us about how she has used her experience to educate young people about positive self imagery through a presentation called The Girl in the Mirror which she delivers in local schools and at events.

Debbie is also a breast cancer survivor and shares how the news of her diagnosis almost stopped her from making a life saving decision.

Debbie spins a number of professional plates, including running her own travel business, working for the NHS and being a tropic skincare ambassador.

This podcast episode is truly awe-inspiring and will be sure to leave you feeling amazed, humbled and, no doubt, emotional.

If you would like to get in touch with Debbie for help booking your dream holiday or, if you are interested in her speaking at an event or school about The Girl in the Mirror, you can email her on [email protected]

If you have a small creative business and need some help getting it started (or giving it a boost of new energy!) visit Joanne's website HERE to see how Her Handmade Hustle can help you.

Are you a creative entrepreneur thinking about starting an Etsy shop? In this episode Joanne dives into the entire process to help ease some of the fears and worries you may be feeling about selling your work through this
online platform.

Joanne is an experienced Etsy seller of 15 years and it was the first platform that launched her successful handmade stationery business, Vintage Twee. However, she recognises how different it is for sellers in 2024
and the new challenges it brings and discusses these, and more, in this episode.

Joanne explains how she has recently joined Etsy again so she could share her experience with other women wanting to do the same and has opened up a second shop
for Her Handmade Hustle where she sells her inspiring and motivational digital prints for female bosses. She talks about how she has documented the whole journey on her Youtube channel – from all the practical aspects such as setting up an account and adding all the important information to making your Etsy store visually
appealing, writing effective product listings and demonstrating the features available and how to manage the day to day running of the shop.

She also gives lots of tips on how to get your shop found on this oversaturated marketplace and ensure your products are exactly what people are looking for in the Etsy search engine.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your online business, this episode is packed with insights to help all creative female entrepreneurs succeed.

Follow along with
Joanne's Etsy journey on the Her Handmade Hustle YouTube channel HERE

Check out Joanne's
Whatsapp Support Service for creative women HERE:

In this episode, Joanne dives into the fascinating intersection of nature and nurture when it comes to raising future entrepreneurs. She explores how entrepreneurial traits can be inherent, passed down through generations, and how parents can recognize these qualities in their children.

Joanne draws from her own experiences of earning money and creating ventures and shares insights on identifying the telltale signs of an entrepreneurial spirit in young ones. She also discusses practical strategies for encouraging and nurturing these traits so our young ones will always feel supported to follow their heart and do what they love.
Whether you're a parent or someone interested in the entrepreneurial journey, this episode offers valuable tips on how to foster a business mindset in the next generation.

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