Show Up and Be Heard

The episode that nearly didn't happen...

Season 12, Episode 98: Show Up and Be Heard

Today’s episode of the podcast is a solo episode about what happens when life gets in the way and you simply don’t have the capacity to make everything happen.

I’m sharing why I nearly didn’t have an episode this week, what happened when I unexpectedly had to take a week off, and why I decided that the simplest thing to do was just be honest.

I also talk about batching, what happens when the things that normally make your business easier become too much, and why not having your shit together doesn’t make you any less professional or good at what you do.

Because sometimes life happens, things don’t go to plan, and you just have to work with what you’ve got.

If you enjoyed this episode or found it useful, then I would really appreciate if you could take just a few minutes to give it a review on whatever platform you are listening on - because every one I get really does make me do a little squeal and a happy dance!

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IF YOU LOVED THIS, YOU'LL ALSO LOVE:

• Balancing life, business and boundaries, with Jo Watson
• Reframing selfishness and letting go of ‘Good Woman’ guilt, with Suzy Reading
• Real Ways I Switch Off, When My Brain Won’t Stop
• The steps I take to actually take proper time off my business
• A break is not a reward (and you don't have to earn it)!

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How to set boundaries in business that actually work, without the guilt

Season 12, Episode 97: Show Up and Be Heard

Today’s episode of the podcast is all about setting boundaries in your business without turning them into another set of rigid rules you feel like you’re failing at.

I’m talking about why boundaries need to work around your actual life, why it’s okay for them to change as your capacity changes, and how to deal with the guilt that can come with saying no, switching off or putting yourself first.

BOSS THINGS YOU'LL LEARN IF YOU TUNE IN:

• Why boundaries don’t have to look a certain way
• Why feeling guilty doesn’t mean you’ve done something wrong
• How to recognise when your boundaries need to change

If you enjoyed this episode or found it useful, then I would really appreciate if you could take just a few minutes to give it a review on whatever platform you are listening on - because every one I get really does make me do a little squeal and a happy dance!

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IF YOU LOVED THIS, YOU'LL ALSO LOVE:

• Balancing life, business and boundaries, with Jo Watson
• Reframing selfishness and letting go of ‘Good Woman’ guilt, with Suzy Reading
• Real Ways I Switch Off, When My Brain Won’t Stop
• The steps I take to actually take proper time off my business
• A break is not a reward (and you don't have to earn it)!

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The numbers that actually matter in business (and the ones that really don't)

Season 12, Episode 96: Show Up and Be Heard

Today’s episode of the podcast is a solo episode all about the numbers we attach meaning to in business, from 10k months and six figure turnovers to Instagram followers and email subscribers.

I’m talking about why bigger doesn’t automatically mean better, how to tell whether a goal is actually useful to you, and why we need to stop measuring things simply because they’re easy to count.

I also share some honest examples from my own business, including why I’m deliberately making my email list smaller after years of wanting to reach a particular number, and what actually happened when I more than doubled my income.

BOSS THINGS YOU'LL LEARN IF YOU TUNE IN:

• What might be hiding underneath the number you think you want
• Why your numbers should be information, not a judgement
• How to measure what actually matters to you

If you enjoyed this episode or found it useful, then I would really appreciate if you could take just a few minutes to give it a review on whatever platform you are listening on - because every one I get really does make me do a little squeal and a happy dance!

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• How to create your own definition of success and stop caring what other people think, with Emmelie Coulson

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How to create your own definition of success and stop caring what other people think, with Emmelie Coulson

Season 12, Episode 95: Show Up and Be Heard

In this episode, I chat to Emmelie Coulson about redefining success on your own terms, balancing ambition with the things that matter most, and questioning the pressure to constantly grow.

We talk about family, flexibility, money, sacrifice, social media, the “you can have it all” narrative, and why sometimes you need to try things for yourself before you know whether they’re actually right for you.

Most importantly, we talk about giving yourself permission to decide what a successful life looks like for you, even if it doesn’t look particularly impressive to anyone else.

If you enjoyed this episode or found it useful, then I would really appreciate if you could take just a few minutes to give it a review on whatever platform you are listening on - because every one I get really does make me do a little squeal and a happy dance!

ABOUT EMMELIE:

Emmelie Coulson is a brand designer and illustrator based in Lanark, Scotland, and the founder of Emmelie Coulson Design. After having her second child, she left employment to start her own business as a VA and a couple of years later pivoted to brand design and illustrations, the work she's truly passionate about. She's been running her business for almost five years, working predominantly with female founders, and co-hosts Small Biz Big Chat, a monthly networking event for women in business. Emmelie has built her business intentionally around the life she wants (not the other way around) and that's exactly what she's here to talk about.

FINE EMMELIE:

Website: www.emmeliecoulson.co.uk

Instagram: @emmeliecoulson.design

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• How to have a more intentional and lower pressure September
• The word lucky and why it triggers me

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How to have a more intentional and lower pressure September

Season 12, Episode 94: Show Up and Be Heard

In this episode, I’m talking about why I’m taking a very different approach to September this year, including the changes I’ve made in my own business, why I’m deliberately not rushing into the next thing, and what I’ve learned from closing something that had been a huge part of my business for the last three years.

We’ll also talk about why changing direction doesn’t mean you’ve failed, why consistency doesn’t mean doing the same thing forever, and how taking a pause can sometimes be the most sensible and sustainable business decision you can make.

BOSS THINGS YOU'LL LEARN IF YOU TUNE IN:

• Why you don’t need to treat September like a second January or use it as an excuse to overhaul your entire business and life.
• How to recognise when something is no longer right for you without seeing changing direction as giving up or failing.
• Why taking the next right step, rather than the biggest or most impressive step, can help you build a business that actually works for your life.

If you enjoyed this episode or found it useful, then I would really appreciate if you could take just a few minutes to give it a review on whatever platform you are listening on - because every one I get really does make me do a little squeal and a happy dance!

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• Why consistency has been sold to us all wrong

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Your permission slip for summer

Season 11, Episode 93: Show Up and Be Heard

As this season of the podcast comes to an end, I wanted to leave you with one final reminder.

There isn't a "right" way to do summer.

Whether you're slowing down, working through, changing your plans, or simply making it up as you go along, your summer doesn't need to look like anyone else's.

If you enjoyed this episode or found it useful, then I would really appreciate if you could take just a few minutes to give it a review on whatever platform you are listening on - because every one I get really does make me do a little squeal and a happy dance!

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Why consistency has been sold to us all wrong

Season 11, Episode 92: Show Up and Be Heard

For years, we've been told that consistency is the key to growing a business.

But somewhere along the way, consistency stopped meaning showing up in a similar way over time and started meaning posting every day, always being visible, and never taking a step back.

In this episode, I'm unpacking why I think consistency has been badly sold to us, why it feels so hard for so many business owners, and how we can start thinking about it in a way that actually reflects real life.

I'll share three simple mindset shifts to help you create a version of consistency that feels sustainable, works with your capacity, and supports your business without taking over your life.

If consistency has ever felt like another thing you're failing at, I hope this episode helps you let go of some of that pressure and reminds you that your business should fit around your life, not the other way round.

If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love it if you'd share it with another business owner who could do with hearing it too. And if you haven't already, don't forget to follow the podcast so you never miss a future episode.

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3 reminders every overwhelmed business owner needs to hear

Season 11, Episode 91: Show Up and Be Heard

Today's episode of the podcast is a solo episode all about navigating the pressure that so many women in business feel as summer holidays approach.

If you've found yourself thinking, "I just need to get through the next few weeks," or feeling like you have to finish everything before the school holidays begin, this episode is your reminder that there is another way.

I'm sharing 3 simple but powerful reminders that I've been coming back to myself recently after a particularly overwhelming week.

They're not groundbreaking strategies or productivity hacks, but mindset shifts that can help you move through this season feeling calmer, steadier and more in control.

BOSS THINGS YOU'LL LEARN IF YOU TUNE IN:

1. Why you don't need to finish your entire to-do list before taking time off, and how to decide what genuinely needs your attention.
2. How to recognise when your capacity has changed and make decisions that work with your current season instead of against it.
3. Why slowing down before you reach burnout isn't giving up, it's one of the most sustainable ways to build a successful business.

If you enjoyed this episode or found it useful, then I would really appreciate if you could take just a few minutes to give it a review on whatever platform you are listening on - because every one I get really does make me do a little squeal and a happy dance!

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Embracing Creativity, Non-Linear Thinking and Doing Business Your Way, with Heather Ebanks

Season 11, Episode 90: Show Up and Be Heard

Today's episode of the podcast is an interview with Heather Ebanks, graphic designer and host of the Creatively Eccentric podcast.

In this conversation, Heather and I chat about what it really means to embrace creativity, challenge traditional definitions of success, and stop trying to force ourselves into business models that don't fit.

We explore how creativity isn't just about being artistic, why some of our biggest strengths can come from thinking differently, and how stepping away from the noise can often be the key to finding clarity. We also dive into imposter syndrome, failure, community, and the importance of trusting yourself instead of constantly looking outside of yourself for answers.

BOSS THINGS YOU'LL LEARN IF YOU TUNE IN:

1. Practical ways to quiet the noise, overcome overwhelm, and reconnect with your ideas
2. Why failure isn't something to fear and how to reframe it as part of the process
3. Why creativity is so much bigger than art, design, or being "naturally creative"

If you enjoyed this episode or found it useful, then I would really appreciate if you could take just a few minutes to give it a review on whatever platform you are listening on - because every one I get really does make me do a little squeal and a happy dance!

ABOUT HEATHER:

Heather Ebanks is a Graphic Designer and the host of the Creatively Eccentric Podcast—a platform for bold voices, messy journeys, and zero apologies. She explores what happens when creatives stop trying to fit into systems that were never designed for them and start defining success on their own terms.

Through raw, reflective conversations, Heather amplifies unconventional and underrepresented creators—diving into the realities of rejection, reinvention, and building a creative life that doesn’t follow the rules. Her work supports women who feel overwhelmed, scattered, or “too much,” helping them realise those very traits are their advantage.

At its core, Creatively Eccentric is about embracing uniqueness, challenging expectations, and proving that there is no single way to be a creative—or to succeed.

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1. The truth about imposter syndrome and self doubt, with Laura Bremner

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How to handle client expectations during the summer and still protect your time off

Season 11, Episode 89: Show Up and Be Heard

In this episode, I continue our conversation about taking the summer off in your business and go deeper into one of the biggest worries that comes up… how to manage client expectations without guilt, overwhelm, or feeling like you’re letting people down.

I talk through why this is usually more about unclear communication than the boundaries themselves, how I personally set expectations in my own business, and the simple ways you can communicate your availability, response times, and delivery timelines so everything feels clear and calm for both you and your clients.

This is really about helping you step back properly this summer, without the constant worry of what’s happening while you’re away.

BOSS THINGS YOU'LL LEARN IF YOU TUNE IN:

1. How to clearly communicate your summer availability without over-explaining
2. The 3 key areas to set expectations around
3. Simple practical steps to prep your business so you can actually switch off over summer

If you enjoyed this episode or found it useful, then I would really appreciate if you could take just a few minutes to give it a review on whatever platform you are listening on - because every one I get really does make me do a little squeal and a happy dance!

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IF YOU LOVED THIS, YOU'LL ALSO LOVE:

1. How to take time off over summer and still stay visible
2. Real Ways I Switch Off, When My Brain Won’t Stop
3. How to stay visible in the summer, without being glued to your phone
4. The steps I take to actually take proper time off my business
5. A break is not a reward (and you don't have to earn it)!

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