Messy Business - with Libby Langley

Ever wondered if your business would crumble if you stopped showing up daily on Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn? In this episode of Unstuck, I’m sharing the honest truth about what’s happened since I made the decision to step back from social media — and why it’s been one of the most refreshing, grounding shifts I’ve made in years.

After more than a decade of daily posting, I quietly stopped. No dramatic flounce. Just… stopped. And spoiler alert: my business didn’t collapse. Instead, I’ve felt calmer, clearer, and more connected than I have in ages. I’ll take you behind the scenes of how I reassessed my time, what visibility now looks like for me, and the surprising impact it’s had on my mindset, energy, and income. We’ll also talk about why social media isn’t evil (I still love it), how to use it more intentionally, and what genuinely works better for me — like this podcast, email marketing, and meaningful conversations.

✨ You don’t have to be everywhere to be visible. Choose presence over pressure and let your strategy support your sanity.

Helpful Links
🌀 Download the free guide: Feeling Stuck
📖 Read my book
💬 Work with me

If this episode made you think differently about how (or where) you show up, I’d love to hear from you. Send me a DM or email — let’s have a proper chat. Remember, you get to run your business your way.

Libby x

Welcome to Unstuck formerly Life In Business!

We’ve all heard it: make a 90-day plan, set quarterly targets, forecast your growth. But for many solo business owners — especially those who are neurodivergent or juggling midlife chaos — rigid long-term planning can do more harm than good. It can feel overwhelming, demotivating, and like you’re setting yourself up to fail before you’ve even started.

In this episode of Unstuck, I’m flipping the script. I’ll walk you through why traditional planning doesn’t always serve us and what to focus on instead — clarity, consistency, and momentum. You’ll learn why setting goals based on how you want to feel might move the needle more than any spreadsheet ever could, and why small wins and aligned energy are the real secret sauce in business growth.

✨ Progress isn’t always about being productive — it’s about rolling forward in a way that actually works for you.

Helpful Links
🌀 Download the free guide: Feeling Stuck
📖 Read my book
💬 Work with me

If this episode sparked something for you — whether you’re ditching your 90-day plan or redefining what “winning” looks like — I’d love to hear about it. Send me a DM on Instagram @libbylangley or drop me an email and let’s keep the conversation going.

Here’s to building your business in a way that actually feels good.

Libby x

Showing up in your business can feel like a monumental task. Not because you’re lazy or unmotivated, but because it can feel deeply vulnerable to put yourself out there. Whether it’s hitting ‘publish’ on that post, sending an email, or recording a video, it’s normal to feel that tightness in your chest and wonder, “Who even cares?”

In this episode, I’m breaking down what it really means to show up — beyond just dancing on reels or shouting the loudest. I’ll share why visibility doesn’t have to be overwhelming, how to find the right platform that suits your energy, and how to build a sustainable presence that actually feels good. We’ll also dive into why avoiding visibility often comes from fear (not laziness) and how to work with that fear rather than fight it.

✨ Showing up isn’t about being everywhere — it’s about being somewhere with purpose.

Helpful Links
🌀 Download the free guide: Feeling Stuck
📖 Read my book
💬 Work with me

If this episode resonated with you — if you’ve ever found yourself tidying the house instead of hitting ‘post’ — I’d love to hear from you. Drop me a message on Instagram @libbylangley and let me know how you’re redefining visibility for yourself.

Here’s to showing up in your way, on your terms.

Libby x

Welcome to Unstuck formerly Life In Business!

You’ve been told to map it all out. Set the goals. Forecast the income. Create your 90-day plan. But what if all that planning is actually making you feel more stuck, more overwhelmed, and more likely to give up before you’ve even started?

In this episode, I’m flipping the script on rigid business planning and sharing a gentler, more effective approach — especially if you're neurodivergent, managing life alongside business, or simply craving more ease. We’ll talk about why momentum matters more than productivity, what to focus on instead of goals plucked from Instagram, and how to create a flexible plan that meets you exactly where you are.

✨ Real growth happens when you stop pushing and start rolling.

Helpful Links
🌀 Download the free guide: Feeling Stuck
📖 Read my book
💬 Work with me

If today’s episode resonated with you — if you’ve ever ditched a planner halfway through the month — I’d love to hear about it. Tag me on Instagram @libbylangley or drop me a message and tell me what one small step you're taking this week.

Here’s to momentum over madness, and plans that feel good to follow.

Libby x

Welcome to Unstuck formerly Life In Business!

If our offers are confusing us, they are definitely confusing my audience. And confused people do not buy. Today, we’re talking about how to simplify your offers so they actually sell. Because, let’s be honest, this is the whole point of being in business, right? It’s not just for the sake of it; we're here because we want to support people, but we also want to make money. There’s nothing wrong with that.

I think the real reason we complicate offers comes down to fear. A lot of it is fear. A lot of it is imposter syndrome. A lot of it is trying to please everyone. And when we try to please everyone, we end up pleasing no one, because how can 10 different problems be solved by one product or service? Sure, there are nuances to every problem we solve, but if they’re completely different things, it gets messy.

Simplifying our offers means more clarity, more focus, and better sales

Helpful Links:
🌀 Download the free guide: Feeling Stuck
📖 Read my book
💬 Work with me

If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear about it. Tag me on Instagram @libbylangley and show me where you're listening from — bath, desk, or canoe on a Tuesday. 😄

Here’s to less pressure, more presence, and a gentler way of doing business.

Libby x

Feeling flat, foggy, or like your business should be further along by now? You’re not broken — you’re just stuck. And that’s okay.

In this episode, I’m gently calling out the myth that something has to be wrong with you to want change. Spoiler alert: nothing’s wrong with you. You’ve just reached a point where the way you’re doing things doesn’t feel good anymore — and that’s your sign to pause, reflect, and gently shift direction.

We’ll talk about how to spot the (surprisingly sneaky) signs that you’re stuck, why throwing more “solutions” at the problem won’t help, and how a series of 1% tweaks can get you back into momentum — no burnout required. Plus, I’m sharing what’s behind my own rebrand and how I’m navigating change in real-time.

If you’re craving more clarity, calm, and connection in your business — this one’s for you.

✨ You don’t need fixing. You just need a new way forward (on your own terms).

Helpful Links:
🌀 Download the free guide: Feeling Stuck
📖 Read my book
💬 Work with me

If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear about it. Tag me on Instagram @libbylangley and show me where you're listening from — bath, desk, or canoe on a Tuesday. 😄

Here’s to less pressure, more presence, and a gentler way of doing business.

Libby x

Feeling stuck in your business, but not sure how to get out of the fog? You’re not broken, you’re just tired of trying to do everything alone. 

In this episode, I’m talking about what being stuck really looks and feels like as a solo business owner, and how you can gently start untangling your way back to clarity.

This is actually the final episode of Life in Business… but don’t worry - it’s just a name change. From next week, this podcast becomes Unstuck, and this conversation is the perfect bridge between the two. I’m reflecting on my own journey of feeling overwhelmed, second-guessing myself, and questioning what success even means. Just because you’re capable doesn’t mean you should do it all alone, and I know from experience how easy it is to keep pushing forward but still feel like you’re getting nowhere.

If you’ve been feeling drained, indecisive, or like you should be further ahead by now -  this one’s for you. I want to meet you where you are and offer the truth, permission, and practical support you actually need.

You don’t have to hustle your way out of stuckness. You just need space, support, and the right kind of nudge.

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Helpful Links:

🌀 Free guide to getting unstuck
📖 Read my book
💬 Work with me

If anything I said today resonated, please do share it with a friend or drop me a message - my DMs are always open. And don’t forget to follow the podcast so you don’t miss the very first episode of Unstuck, landing next week.

You don’t have to do this alone. You were never meant to.

You’ve taken the courses, bought the planners, followed the strategies — so why are you still stuck? If you’re feeling mentally fried and like nothing’s really working, this episode will help you understand why more tactics aren’t the answer, and what to do instead.

In this honest and gently rebellious episode, I share what’s actually going on when you feel like you’ve tried everything in your business and you're still not where you want to be. Spoiler: it’s not a motivation problem, and you’re definitely not lazy. You’re just carrying too much — and no Canva template is going to fix that.

We talk about the toll of overthinking, the pressure to keep reinventing, and why clarity slips away when you’re overwhelmed and unsupported. I explain why consuming more content isn’t helping (even if your brain loves it) and how creating space to think — rather than stuffing in more strategies — is the missing piece for most solo business owners.

If you’re exhausted from trying so hard, questioning every decision, and wondering if it’s you… this is your reminder that you’re not broken. You’re just ready for a different kind of support.

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Helpful Links:
🌀 Download the free guide: Feeling Stuck
📖 Read my book
💬 Work with me

If anything in this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear from you — my DMs are always open. And if you know someone else who’s quietly struggling, please share this with them. Let’s remind each other we don’t have to do this alone.

We solo business owners are a fiercely independent bunch — we figure stuff out, wear all the hats, and keep the wheels turning. But what if trying to do everything yourself is actually slowing you down? In this episode, I’m sharing the hidden costs of DIY-ing your business growth — from wasted time and money to missed opportunities and total overwhelm — and why investing in the right kind of support could be the smartest (and kindest) thing you ever do for yourself.

I’ll walk you through how to spot the warning signs that you’re stuck in the DIY trap, the difference between staying “busy” vs. actually growing, and how simple shifts like listening to podcasts or getting expert support can make a massive difference to your profitability, peace of mind, and long-term success.

This isn’t about scaling to a 10K month or hustling 24/7 — it’s about building a business that actually works for you. Because you deserve more than just survival mode.

💡 The sooner you stop doing it all alone, the faster you move forward.

🛠️ Helpful Links:
🌀 Download the free guide: Feeling Stuck
📖 Read my book
💬 Work with me

Been ironing or cleaning while listening? (I see you!) Send me a photo or DM on Instagram @libbylangley or find me on LinkedIn. Tell me what came up for you today — I’d love to hear it.

Here’s to letting go of the pressure and doing business with more ease, more support, and more joy.

Libby x

As a business coach with over 13 years' experience (and a fair few hard lessons along the way), I’ve seen it all — the “proven formulas,” the overpriced programs, and the subtle ways some coaches make you feel like you’re the problem. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and having an honest conversation about what coaching should actually be, how to spot the red flags, and why not everyone needs a coach (really!).

We’ll talk about the real difference between coaching, mentoring, consulting, and teaching — and how so many so-called coaches are actually just selling cookie-cutter solutions. I’ll share the signs that you might benefit from coaching, the questions to ask before investing in anyone, and how to choose someone whose values truly align with yours.

This isn’t a pitch — it’s a permission slip to make informed, empowered decisions about the kind of support you really need in business… or whether you need it at all.

💡 A good coach won’t fix you — they’ll help you see that you were never broken to begin with.

🛠️ Helpful Links:
🌀 Download the free guide: Feeling Stuck
📖 Read my book
💬 Work with me

Have you ever had a brilliant (or downright terrible) coaching experience? I’d love to hear about it. DM me on Instagram @libbylangley, message me on LinkedIn, or drop me an email — no fluff, just real talk.

Here’s to asking better questions and building a business that’s truly yours.

Libby x