Small and Mighty Conversations

Closing season three, we have fellow Small and Mighty 'Co', Elizabeth Stiles, Fashion Brand Consultant. In today's episode Elizabeth shares how she got in to working in fashion and starting her own consultancy, her top tips for emerging and established fashion brands and her thoughts around sustainability in the industry and whether it is a fad, or the future.

 

Show Notes

Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samburgessuk/ (https://www.instagram.com/samburgessuk/)

Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/33e2ed10f10c/smallandmightyco (https://mailchi.mp/33e2ed10f10c/smallandmightyco)

Workshop tickets: https://smallandmighty.co/workshops (https://smallandmighty.co/workshops)

Connect with Elizabeth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethstilesuk/ (https://www.instagram.com/elizabethstilesuk/)

Website: https://www.elizabethstiles.co.uk/ (https://www.elizabethstiles.co.uk/)

Links to blog posts on "In-The-Co": https://smallandmighty.co/author/elizabeth-stiles/ (https://smallandmighty.co/author/elizabeth-stiles/)

In this weeks episode, I chat with London based Amiee Carlton, Master NLP Practitioner, Development Coach and Energy Worker and founder of Liferocks.

We chat about Amiees transition from fashion designer to self-employed crystal healer and energy worker, how you can use crystals, manifestation and 'speaking with your soul' to further yourself both personally and professionally and much more. An episode that may sound 'woo-woo' but really isn't.

 

Show Notes

Connect with me: https://www.instagram.com/samburgessuk/ (https://www.instagram.com/samburgessuk/)

Small and Mighty Co: https://smallandmighty.co (https://smallandmighty.co/)

Connect with Amiee: https://www.instagram.com/liferocks.store/ (https://www.instagram.com/liferocks.store/)

Liferocks Website: https://liferocks.store/ (https://liferocks.store/)

Insta post mentioned: https://www.instagram.com/p/BvuWXiVFOHg/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/BvuWXiVFOHg/ )

Water bottles: https://liferocks.store/collections/all/products/copper-bottle (https://liferocks.store/collections/all/products/copper-bottle)

Pyrtie: https://liferocks.store/search?q=pyrite (https://liferocks.store/search?q=pyrite)

Stryyk: https://www.instagram.com/stryyk/ (https://www.instagram.com/stryyk/)

Funkin: https://www.instagram.com/funkincocktails/ (https://www.instagram.com/funkincocktails/)

In this episode, I chat with fellow Small and Mighty 'Co', Catherine Erdly, founder of Future Retail Consulting. Catherine is a highly experienced retail expert, with almost two decades of experience working for many well-known retailers who now works with independent brands to help them get more organised and make more money. In this episode, we chat about the biggest issues we see collectively with indie brands, why we buy "emotional must-haves" as well as pricing for profit and the future of the retail industry - as well as the impact of Brexit on the high street. A must listen to any indie retailers or brands - or anyone passionate about retail.

Show Notes

Connect with me: https://smallandmighty.co (https://smallandmighty.co)

Workshop Tickets: https://smallandmighty.co/workshops (https://smallandmighty.co/workshops)

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samburgessuk (https://www.instagram.com/samburgessuk)

My FB Group (Catherine has also guested talking more about Pricing for Profit): https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallandmightybusiness/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/smallandmightybusiness/)

Connect with Catherine https://www.futureretail.world/ (https://www.futureretail.world/)

Catherine's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futureretailuk/ (https://www.instagram.com/futureretailuk/)

Catherine's FB Group (Have a look for my guest live talking about building an Instagram Community that Buys): https://www.facebook.com/groups/femalefoundersinretail (https://www.facebook.com/groups/femalefoundersinretail)

Molly Gunn / Selfish Mother: https://www.instagram.com/selfishmother/ (https://www.instagram.com/selfishmother/)

In episode seven of Small and Mighty Conversations, I chat with the lovely Libby Ballard, maker and designer behind Libby Ballard Ceramics, lovingly producing hand-thrown ceramic tableware from her studio in Bristol.

 

In this episode, Libby and I chat about starting a business and the process Libby went through (sharing some super useful tips), why exhibiting at trade shows should be first on your list - not something to build up to. How she found my Instagram for Business e-course benefited her 'gram and much much more.

 

Show Notes

Connect with Me - https://www.instagram.com/samburgessuk/ (https://www.instagram.com/samburgessuk/)

Instagram for Business e-course - https://smallandmighty.thinkific.com/collections (https://smallandmighty.thinkific.com/collections)

My Mailing List 'The Co-Down' - https://mailchi.mp/33e2ed10f10c/smallandmightyco (https://mailchi.mp/33e2ed10f10c/smallandmightyco)

Connect with Libby - https://www.instagram.com/libbyballardceramics/ (https://www.instagram.com/libbyballardceramics/)

Shop with Libby - https://www.libbyballard.co.uk/ (https://www.libbyballard.co.uk/)

Lauren Aston Designs - https://www.instagram.com/laurenastondesigns/ (https://www.instagram.com/laurenastondesigns/)

In episode six, I chat with the lovely Emma Giacalone, free-motion embroidery artist and founder of Emma Giacalone Textiles. Emma and I chat about starting a business off the back of her passion product, her top two successes of 2018, her love of Instagram and how she uses it to guide her when it comes to making new products and the impact my workshop "How to Build Your Brand on Instagram" had on her marketing.

Shownotes:

Find me on Instagram @samburgessuk (https://www.instagram.com/samburgessuk/)

My website: https://smallandmighty.co (https://smallandmighty.co)

My newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/33e2ed10f10c/smallandmightyco (https://mailchi.mp/33e2ed10f10c/smallandmightyco)

My Online Instagram Stories Course: https://smallandmighty.thinkific.com/courses/instagram-stories (https://smallandmighty.thinkific.com/courses/instagram-stories)

Find Emma on Instagram @emma_giacalone_textiles (https://www.instagram.com/emma_giacalone_textiles/)

Emma's website: https://emmagiacalone.com/ (https://emmagiacalone.com/)

Links mentioned:

https://www.instagram.com/woodpaperscissors/ (https://www.instagram.com/woodpaperscissors/)

In episode 5 of season three, I chat with Gayle Mansfield, founder of Gayle Mansfield Designs about Instagram, business, influencer marketing, it's probably one of my favourite interviews to date, we had such a laugh.

Gayle has always had a huge passion for design, interiors and styling her own home, and Steve, her husband, is an experienced graphic designer, it made perfect sense to develop something that could use both Steve and Gayle's skills and so Gayle Mansfield Designs was born.

 

Show Notes

https://smallandmighty.thinkific.com/bundles/instagram-bundle (https://instagram.com/janefosterdesigns https://instagram.com/davidshrigley)

https://instagram.com/samburgessuk (https://instagram.com/samburgessuk)

https://www.instagram.com/gaylemansfielddesigns/ (https://www.instagram.com/gaylemansfielddesigns/)

https://www.gaylemansfield.co.uk/ (https://www.gaylemansfield.co.uk/)

https://instagram.com/janefosterdesigns (https://instagram.com/janefosterdesigns)

https://instagram.com/davidshrigley (https://instagram.com/davidshrigley)

In this weeks episode, I had the chance to chat with Martha Keith, founder of Martha Brook,  the home of delightfully individual stationery that inspires, uplifts and enchants.

For the past two years, I have followed Martha on Instagram and have watched her business boom and couldn't wait to get her on the show. Martha and I chat about what she believes her success has been down to, and she kindly shares nuggets of wisdom around how she uses Instagram to market her business - including how she built her 18,000 strong community. A must listen for any creative or product business on Instagram.

Show Notes

Connect with me @samburgessuk (http://instagram.com/samburgessuk) / smallandmighty.co (htttp://smallandmighty.co)

Connect with Martha @marthabrookldn (https://www.instagram.com/marthabrookldn/) / marthabrook.com (https://www.marthabrook.com/)

 

Links Mentioned

Ditto Creative https://www.ditto.uk.com/ (https://www.ditto.uk.com/)

The Brand Stylist https://www.thebrand-stylist.com/ (https://www.thebrand-stylist.com/)

Small Business Saturday https://smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com/ (https://smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com/)

In today's episode, I chat with Claire Richards, the 'one woman band' behind Delicious Monster Tea, a personalised embroidered t-shirt business. Claire and I chat about the power of social media, especially Instagram to grow your business and keep you sane, as well as how happy coincidences have shaped our businesses, and the impact Fearne Cotton can have your business!

Show Notes

Connect with me: http://instagram.com/samburgessuk (http://instagram.com/samburgessuk)

Apply to be on the show http://bit.ly/smallandmightyguest (http://bit.ly/smallandmightyguest)

Claire's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deliciousmonstertea/ (https://www.instagram.com/deliciousmonstertea/)

Claire's Website: https://deliciousmonstertea.com/ (https://deliciousmonstertea.com/ )

Links mentioned:

Scrummy Mummies Podcast http://www.scummymummies.com/podcast ( http://www.scummymummies.com/podcast)

Andy Poplar, Vinegar and Brown Paper podcast https://holly.co/podcast/andy-poplar-vinegar-brown-paper/ (https://holly.co/podcast/andy-poplar-vinegar-brown-paper/)

How to Break Up with Your Phone Book https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Break-Up-Your-Phone/dp/1409176266 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Break-Up-Your-Phone/dp/1409176266)

Leona Baker, Lucky Dip Club https://luckydipclub.com/ (https://luckydipclub.com/)

In today's episode, I chat with Small and Mighty 'Co' Sophie French. Sophie is an incredible life and business mentor who turned her own life and business around when she was suffering from anxiety, uncertainty, comparison, confusion, and a dwindling bank account to motivate and inspire other small business owners to believe they can and 'crush the can't' in their head.

We discuss our tops tips for showing up on Instagram, pricing yourself and generally being confident in business.

Show Notes

Instagram workshops with me, 21st February *limited tickets remaining* https://smallandmighty.co/workshops (https://smallandmighty.co/courses)

Instagram for Business online learning https://smallandmighty.co/courses (https://smallandmighty.co/courses)

Connect with Sophie: @sophiefrenchcreative (https://www.instagram.com/sophiefrenchcreative/)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sophiefrenchcoaching/

The Magic Activation Masterclass https://www.sophiefrench.co/magic-activation-mastermind (https://www.sophiefrench.co/magic-activation-mastermind)

The Crush the Can't Club https://www.sophiefrench.co/crush-the-cant-club/ (https://www.sophiefrench.co/crush-the-cant-club/)

Lucy Parker @lucy_and_lentils (https://www.instagram.com/lucy_and_lentils/)

In today's episode, I chat with Ros Heathcote, founder of 'Great Taste' award-winning broth brand 'Borough Broth Company (http://boroughbroth.co.uk)'. Founded in 2015 as a side-hustle, Ros has grown her business to a team of ten and is now stocked in Selfridges, Whole Foods, Sainsbury's and Ocado.

We chat about growing a business from a passion product, mistakes she's made that you can learn from and how Instagram resulted in Borough Broth being stocked in Selfridges Food Hall.

Show Notes

Small and Mighty Co (Smallandmighty.co)

Connect with Me - @samburgessuk (instagram.com/samburgessuk)

Connect with Ros - @boroughbrothcompany (https://www.instagram.com/boroughbrothcompany/)

Facebook Group - The Food Hub (https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefoodhubforum/)

Lawbite (https://www.lawbite.co.uk/) and Lawdepot (https://www.lawdepot.co.uk/)

Life Box Food Company (https://www.lifeboxfood.com)