Resting Biz Face

In this episode I’m chatting to neurodivergent speaker, creative, coach, and multi-passionate  trailblazer, Suzi Payton, about how she found a way of work that aligns completely with her. 

This is one to listen to if you’re stuck thinking you can’t possibly spin all the plates at once, and are thinking about how to combine what you love with making an income! The dream!

We also chat about Suzi’s new book, co-written with Kate Laine Toner, Lost and Now Found: A guide to understanding and accepting yourself for late-discovered autistic adults. Available now!  https://amzn.eu/d/37KKoF7

And, if you want to attend one of her ADHD Amigos social meetups, here’s the links you need.

South East Amigos | Meetup

https://suzipayton.com/

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In this episode of Resting Biz Face, we’re talking romcoms and relationships... not with your crush, but with your audience.

Think of your readers (if you’re a writer) or your clients (if you’re a service provider) as the love interest in your story. 

You don’t win them over with one grand gesture; you build trust through the slow burn... showing up, creating moments of recognition, taking action and keeping the spark alive.

I’ll share how I’ve built consistency through writing spaces, emails, and honest content, and why disappearing on your audience (ghosting!) is one of the fastest ways to break connection.

Book Camp is open! 

It’s the space to stop ghosting your writing practice and actually finish the book you’ve been avoiding. And if you’re a business owner, my 1:1 mentoring in the Upstart Club will help you stay consistent with your clients too.

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In this week's episode of Resting Biz Face, I'm chatting about writing and creative business all in one: how writing your ideal client like a character can help you stop shouting into the social media void and start building work that actually connects with people.

My mentoring & book coaching programme Book Camp is open now for 1:1 support and, if you're looking for support for your business, I have room on my business mentoring 1:1 programme, The Upstart Club. 

Subscribe to this channel and get in touch if you want more info or a chat.

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This week, I’m pulling back the curtain on the 500 Words a Day challenge to take a look at the BTS. 

I chat about how I used my email marketing platform to run it on autopilot (in a good way), and why marketing and laucnh systems don’t have to be overwhelming or pushy.

I talk about: 

• Email sequences, forms and sign-ups
• Moving beyond Instagram and social media as your only touchpoint
• Building trust and momentum through relationship-based marketing
• And how this kind of setup can work whether you’re a writer or a creative business owner

Plus: Book Camp is now open! 
If you’ve got a book bubbling away (half-written or still swirling around in your brain), this could be the container to help you actually finish it.

And if not? 

I’m still offering 1:1 business mentoring and intensive two-hour sales & marketing sessions - so get in touch! 

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You don’t need more discipline. 

You need the right mindset.

In this episode of Resting Biz Face, I talk about why most writers aren’t actually blocked, they’re overwhelmed, overthinking, or stuck in perfectionism. 

We explore what shifts when you lower the pressure and start showing up in small, sustainable ways.

If you’re mid-way through the 500 Words a Day Challenge, this is your moment to reset and keep going. If you haven’t started yet, no worries, you can join today and Day One will land in your inbox straight away.

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We talk a lot about accountability in business,  but too often, it’s used like a threat.
As if the only way you’ll follow through is if someone’s chasing you down or making you feel bad for not hitting a goal.

This week on this week's episode I'm flipping that idea on its head.

We get into:

• What accountability really means (and what it doesn’t)
• Why guilt and pressure never really work
• The kinds of support that actually help you stay on track
• How I use accountability tools like co-working, public commitments, and the 500 Words a Day Challenge
• Why accountability only works when it’s linked to action you want to take

If you’ve ever said “I just need someone to hold me accountable,” this one’s for you.

Listen now and tell me, what kind of accountability works for you?

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Launching something new doesn’t have to mean shouting into the void on social media or endless webinars....

In this episode, I’m sharing the thinking behind the 500 Words a Day Challenge and why I’m using it as the start of something bigger (hello, Book Camp).

We get into:
How a simple lead magnet can create energy and trust
What it’s actually like to be mid-launch
How you might use a challenge like this in your own creative business

It’s a reflective, practical, slightly nerdy on with plenty to steal.

Remember to SIGN UP for the 500 Words a Day Challenge!

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In this episode I'm chatting about where I am with my debt book, Otherlings, for my new indie imprint, Precocious Press. Plus I'll be chatting about why writing near the finish line can be really tough and how tiny, daily commitments (like 500 words a day) can change everything.

I also invite you join me in my new 500 Words a Day Challenge. A free, seven day challenge where you get email prompts each day to build your wiring commitment. No fluff, no pressure, just momentum!

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It’s June. Your project’s half-finished, your to-do list is a bit feral, and you’re not even sure what you’re doing anymore? 

I see you. 

In this episode, I’m sharing five simple but powerful ways to reset your creative work without starting from scratch or spiralling into shame. 

We’ll talk about micro-goals, renaming your project to make it feel alive again, and how to actually create space for the thing that matters (hint: it’s probably not your inbox).

And don't forget I've got my twice-weekly body-doubling sessions QUIET 

ALSO - I want to hear from you if you want to be a guest as I have a new season of honest chats with other creatives business owners and service providers coming up about how they’re crafting their businesses behind the scenes.

Let’s hit pause, take a breath, and figure out what you’re really building.

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This week on the podcast I'm talking about what to do when you feel overwhelmed. You know, that moment where you look at your to do list and think... there's literally no way I'm going to get all of this done! 

That.

I'm going to break dow things you can do in these moments whether you're neurodivergent like me... or not. 

Strangely enough, it starts by stopping. I know you know that - but this is a great reminder. 

Have a listen to the episode and don't forget that I'm running my new £4.50 sessions QUIET body-doubling every Monday at 8am and Wednesday at 10am UK time for people who just need a little bit of silent virtual company to get some things done. 

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