Simply Digital Marketing

Simply Digital Marketing

By Amy Atkinson @ The FemtrepreneurBusinessEntrepreneurshipMarketing
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Simply Digital Marketing episodes

  • Broke at 23, a Millionaire at 33 feat Faye Mac

    In this episode, Amy is joined by global business mentor and multi-seven-figure entrepreneur Faye Mac, to talk about the gap between the story everyone wants to hear and the unglamorous engine that actually built it.

    Faye's rise is the stuff of legend: broke at 23 with bailiffs at the door, she covered her mum's cleaning shift one week, had about £20 left to her name, bought a second-hand Henry Hoover off Facebook Marketplace and set up a page. Within two years she'd turned that into a million pounds, went on to become one of the first female biohazard specialists in the country, scaled a team of over 150, and now mentors thousands of business owners worldwide. But the part that actually made her success repeatable rather than lucky is the bit most people skip, the follow-up, the data, and knowing exactly where the money is leaking out of the business.

    Faye shares:

    • How she built a million-pound business from £20 and a second-hand hoover, and the one thing that made it repeatable rather than a fluke

    • Why hunger beats capital every single time, and the £80 startup she helped that's now projected to make £860,000

    • The data most business owners never look at, and why you can't fix or celebrate what you refuse to track

    • The follow-up rule that plugs the biggest money leak in almost every business (here's a clue, it's seven times, not once)

    • How she led with personal branding in an industry that had never seen it, and why putting her face to the work changed everything

    • The early signs of burnout she missed the first time, and how she teaches her clients to catch them now

      If you're brilliant at what you do but your income doesn't reflect the effort, and you've honestly never sat down and looked at your numbers, this is the episode for you.

      Connect with Faye Mac:
      Facebook:  Faye Mac McCann
      Instagram: @‌fayemacmentor
      LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/faye-mac-87a00a361
      Website:  Faye Mac | Business Coaching

      Free resource:

      Money Leak | FayeMac

      36 min
    • The 30-Second Trick That Gets You Out of Fight-or-Flight: Confidence, Nerves & Speaking Up feat. Savanna Madden

      In this episode, Amy is joined by Savanna Madden, confidence and speaking coach for female founders, founder of the award-winning Madden Theatre Arts, and host of the Reclaim Your Voice podcast, for a conversation about the thing that's slowing down so many brilliant women: the confidence to be seen and heard at the next level.

      Savanna spent years as a professional performer; acting, presenting, singing. Then, ten years ago, she lost her voice. Completely.

      Vocal nodules meant her vocal folds physically couldn't work, and she spent months unable to speak at all. But the real twist came in the therapy room, when a medical professional told her the damage wasn't just physical. It was a trauma response, the result of a marriage where she'd been silenced, dismissed, and made to feel her voice didn't matter.

      What she rebuilt from that rock bottom experience was a performing arts business with a team of 10, a coaching practice, and a mission to make sure no woman with expertise to share ever feels she can't.

      Together, they get into why confidence isn't something you find; it's something you build, and what to do when nerves are slowing you down on the stages, podcasts and collaborations you know your business needs next.

      Savanna shares:

      • What losing her voice taught her about who had been taking it from her all along

      • The question to ask when fear shows up: is this the negative voice, or is it actually true? (You need four pieces of evidence before you get to call it real)

      • The breathing technique she uses before every stage: in for 4, hold for 2, out for 6

      • The 30-second peripheral vision trick that takes you out of fight-or-flight, and nobody in the room will know you're doing it

      • Why "picture the audience naked" is nonsense, and what actually works instead

      • Why nerves never fully go away, even for the pros, and why that's proof you care, not proof you're not ready

        If you're already showing up but you know podcasts, stages and scarier rooms are the next step, and something keeps slowing you down, this episode hands you the exact tools to do it anyway.

        Connect with Savanna:

        Instagram: @‌iamsavannamadden

        Free resource:

        Grab Savanna's free audio and video series, she walks you through the breathing and peripheral vision exercises in real time, plus more tools for managing your nerves before, during and after you speak: 

        Reclaim Your Voice

         

        34 min
      • Permission to Change Your Mind: Identity, Reinvention and Your Next Era feat. Helen Tudor

        In this episode, Amy is joined by entrepreneur, business mentor and strategist Helen Tudor, creator of the Expert Identity Blueprint, to talk about the thing most business owners avoid until it forces their hand: outgrowing the very business that made them successful.

        Helen has generated over £3 million in sales through programmes, masterminds and live experiences. But her story starts somewhere very different…

        At 30 years old, she was £90k in debt, crying outside the co-op with £20 in her hand, wondering how she was going to feed her two kids.

        What she built from that moment – and what she chose to burn to the ground a decade later – is a masterclass in reinvention.

        Together, they get into why plateau is usually boredom in disguise, why successful business owners already know what they want to do (and how they probably knew two years ago), and why the real work is all about identity, not strategy.

        Helen shares:

        • The £20 moment that started everything, and the LinkedIn profile that changed her life

        • Why nothing happens when you hit seven figures (no marching band, no confetti – you’re still just a normal person loading the dishwasher)

        • Why all strategies work, except when they don't, and the real reason 20% of people never get results

        • Ideal client attraction as a spiritual practice (bear with her, it's three minutes a day)

        • Whirlpools vs rocket ships: how to tell if your network is keeping you comfortable or moving you forward

        • The energetics of selling: why you'll block your own sales when you don't actually want the work

          If you look successful on paper but something's stopped feeling right - and you've known it for a while – this conversation is the permission slip you've been waiting for.

          Connect with Helen:
          Facebook: facebook.com/helenctudor or facebook.com/helentudoronline
          Instagram: @‌helentudoronline
          LinkedIn: Helen Tudor

           Free resource: Free Book - Ideal Client Attraction - A Spiritual Practice

          1 hr 8 min
        • From Seen to Chosen: How to Build Visibility That Actually Converts feat. Kim Antrobus

          In this episode, Amy is joined by award-winning marketing and visibility strategist Kim Antrobus, founder of Next Level Woman, to talk about the thing that's keeping ambitious women invisible, even when they're showing up, posting consistently and doing everything they've been told to do.

          Kim helps scaling entrepreneurs turn visibility into real demand online, on stages and in the rooms that matter.

          Through bold positioning, identity-led strategy and magnetic presence, she works with women who are ready to stop being overlooked and start being chosen.

          Together, they get into why authenticity is no longer a differentiator, it's the entry fee, and what it actually takes to stand out in a market that's noisier, more AI-generated and drowning in a sea of sameness.

          Kim shares:

          • Why being good at what you do means nothing if the right people can't find or remember you

          • How the rise of AI has made human perspective, personality and lived experience more valuable, not less

          • The difference between visibility and authority, and why posting more is not the answer

          • Why recognition and resonance are not the same thing, and which one actually drives people to buy

          • How to find your real competitive edge when everyone is showing up and saying the same things

          • Why speaking from the scar, not the wound, is what builds the trust that converts

            If you've been showing up consistently and still feel like you're shouting into the void, this conversation will shift how you think about what visibility is actually for, and what it needs to do for your business.

            Connect with Kim:
            Instagram: @‌kim_nextlevelwoman
            Facebook: Next Level Woman
            LinkedIn: Next Level Woman
            Website: nextlevelwoman.co.uk

            Free resource:
            Brand Personality Quiz: nextlevelwoman.co.uk/quiz

            34 min
          • The Cost of Coming Last: Women's Health, Habits and Doing Less Better feat. Kat Williams

            In this episode, Amy is joined by leading women's fitness and health expert, certified menopause coach and founder of Zestfit, Kathryn Williams, to talk about the one thing high-achieving women keep pushing to the bottom of the list, their health.

            Kat has spent over 30 years working with women who are brilliant at running their businesses, their households and everyone else's lives, but have stopped showing up for themselves. She specialises in helping women over 40 become the strongest, healthiest version of themselves without the overwhelm, the extreme regimes or the hours in the gym they don't have.

            Together, they get into what actually works for the woman who is time-poor, decision-fatigued and knows it matters but can't seem to make it stick.

            Kathryn shares:

            • Why 10 minutes of strength training three times a week is not a compromise, it's the strategy

            • The real reason you keep starting and stopping (and why it's not willpower)

            • What your 3pm slump is actually telling you

            • Why fasting might be working against you if you're running a business at pace

            • The truth about bone density, falling and why strength training now matters more than you think

            • How to take decision fatigue out of your health entirely

              If you've been meaning to sort your health out for months and keep finding reasons why now isn't the right time, this conversation will change how you think about what's actually possible, and how little it takes to start.

              Connect with Kathryn:
              Instagram: @‌coachkathrynwilliams
              Facebook: Fit Female Framework
              LinkedIn: Kathryn Williams

              Free resources:

              7 Days Access to Zestfit Virtual: zestfitvirtual.uscreen.io

              5 Low Effort Habits for Weight Loss: Free Guide

              35 min
            • From Invisible to In-Demand: Using Stages, Storytelling and Strategy to Accelerate Authority feat. Laura Beddoe

              In this episode, Amy is joined by TEDx trainer, brand positioning strategist and founder of Soul Speaks, Laura Beddoe, to talk about one of the fastest ways service providers move from being overlooked to becoming recognised as authorities in their industry.

              Laura works with ambitious entrepreneurs who are ready to stop relying on slow visibility alone and start positioning themselves as the go-to voice in their space through signature talks, stronger messaging and strategic stage presence.

              Together, they break down what actually happens when you step into the right rooms, speak to the right audiences and back your expertise properly.

              Laura shares:

              • Why speaking on the right stages can dramatically speed up trust and authority

              • The difference between visibility that feels busy and visibility that creates clients

              • Why many speakers don’t get results from events – and what they’re missing

              • How storytelling keeps audiences engaged and positions you as the expert people remember

              • Why knowing exactly who is in the room changes the outcome of your talk

              • The role client results and retention play in building real reputation and referrals

                If your business currently relies on showing up online every day to stay visible, this conversation will change how you think about authority, positioning and getting known in your industry.

                Connect with Laura:

                Instagram: Laura Beddoe- Collins: Speaking Mentor & Event Host (@laura_beddoe_coach.mentor) • Instagram profile

                Facebook: Laura Beddoe

                Free resource:

                Freebie: speakers guide to getting booked and paid

                49 min
              • From Corporate Pressure to True Freedom: Rethinking Success feat. Claudine Robertson-Smith

                In this episode, Amy is joined by lifestyle transformation expert and investor Claudine Robertson-Smith to talk about the moment many entrepreneurs reach: when success on paper doesn’t actually feel like freedom.

                Claudine shares her journey from a demanding corporate career into building a property business and lifestyle that allowed her to step away from the traditional path and design life on her own terms.

                Together they explore what really happens when someone realises the version of success they’ve built isn’t giving them the life they wanted, and the mindset shifts required to build something different.

                Claudine shares:

                • Why high achievers often recreate employment inside their businesses

                • The moment she realised her corporate career wasn’t aligned with the life she wanted

                • How building new income streams changed her definition of freedom

                • Why going “all in” is often the turning point for real transformation
                  The questions entrepreneurs need to ask when success still feels hard

                  If your business is working but still relies heavily on you being “on” all the time, this conversation will make you rethink what freedom in business can actually look like.

                  Connect with Claudine:
                  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claudinerobertsonsmith
                  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claudine.robertson.96
                  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudine-robertson-smith-9298203?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_android

                  Free resource:
                  The Freedom Reset Quiz – a quick 2-minute quiz to help you identify what may be blocking you from creating the freedom you want.

                  https://lifestyletransformationexpert.co.uk/upsell-page-1302-4866

                  50 min
                • From Best-Kept Secret to In-Demand: How PR Builds Real Authority feat. Laura Perkes

                  In this episode, Amy is joined by PR strategist Laura Perkes to break down what PR really is – and why it’s one of the most underused tools for building authority and trust.

                  Laura works with growth-focused entrepreneurs who already get results but still feel like a best-kept secret. Together, they explore why visibility feels uncomfortable, how fear of judgement keeps people playing small, and why PR only works when it’s strategic.

                  Laura shares:

                  • The real reasons PR feels intimidating

                  • Why niche visibility beats big-name press

                  • How to pitch in a way journalists actually respond to

                  • Turning press features into assets that build trust and drive sales

                    If you’re ready to stop blending in and start being recognised as the authority you already are, this episode is for you.

                    Connect with Laura:
                    Facebook:  Laura Perkes
                    Instagram:  Laura Perkes, PR with Perkes (@prwithperkes) • Instagram profile
                    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/laura-perkes

                    Free resource:
                    Link coming soon.

                    31 min
                  • Boundaries, self-talk and the cost of scaling towards burnout feat. Jennifer Davy

                    In this powerful episode with Jennifer Davy (a neuroscience-based life coach), we are talking about boundaries, confidence and self-talk.  But taking it to another level.

                    We explore why bigger decisions bring bigger doubts, and why wavering at higher investments or opportunities has nothing to do with ability and everything to do with your confidence.

                    Jennifer breaks down:

                    • The most common boundary that holds business owners back

                    • What is the fastest way to hit burnout

                    • The one thing that sabotages growth as you scale

                    • What must be in place if you want sustainable, global expansion

                      If you’re serious about building a bigger business without sacrificing your energy, health or sanity, you must have this work in place, so listen to this episode to find out more.

                      Connect with Jennifer:
                      Instagram:  Jennifer Davy | Women’s Empowerment Coach | Global Speaker (@wellbeingwarrior.ie) • Instagram profile
                      Facebook:  wellbeingwarrior.ie | Waterford

                      Download Jennifer’s free guide on: Boundaries That Command Respect
                       Jennifer’s Ebook

                      29 min
                    • How to use Facebook Groups to drive sales in your business feat. Alice Walter

                      In this podcast episode I dive into using Facebook Groups as part of your strategy to drive more sales through social media in your business.

                      We go through the hideous advice out there, vs the simple stuff that works. Right from content types through to strategy.  This episode gives you everything you need to know to use Facebook groups to your advantage.  And that doesn’t mean - ohhhh this is my thing.  It’s amazing and here’s why. Come and buy it.  Because my friends.  That doesn’t work.

                      Alice’s Free Facebook Strategy Guide: https://stan.store/wonderland_socials 

                      Connect with Alice:

                      Insta: www.instagram.com/wonderlandsocials

                      FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/growwithfacebookgroups 

                      34 min

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