In this episode of the Kind Business podcast, I’m joined by Sarah Cook, a creative mentor supporting tender-hearted writers and neurodivergent humans to build lives and livelihoods rooted in creativity, self-trust, and care.

We talk about what creativity really is, why it matters so much right now, and how many people have been taught to believe it is something they lack rather than something they live. Sarah shares more about their own business journey, what excites them about supporting others, and how their work has evolved over time.

We also explore collaboration in the age of AI, what kinds of connections feel nourishing and meaningful right now, and the deep magic Sarah sees in neurodivergence. This is a conversation about creativity as a life force, not a productivity tool, and about building work that honours sensitivity, difference, and slowness.

Sarah Teresa Cook (she/they) is an autistic poet and essayist whose work explores perception, creative practice, and identity. As a creative mentor & coach, she works intimately with other writers and neurodivergent folx across genre. Her words have appeared in Rattle, Write or Die, Porterhouse Review, Oregon Humanities Magazine, and in Someone Like Me: An Anthology of Nonfiction by Autistic Writers. Based in the Columbia River Gorge, she publishes For the Birds, a Substack newsletter, and dreams of writing the “Before & After” puzzles for Wheel of Fortune.

Learn more at sarahteresacook.com and sarahcook.substack.com

And get a three months free trial to Sarah's Substack over here: https://sarahcook.substack.com/subscribe?coupon=0b08890d

Thank you for listening!

Love,

Yarrow

In this episode, I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes look at my newly updated web design offerings and reflecting on when it might be time to work with a web designer.

I talk about why having a solid online home can make such a difference, from reducing reliance on social media to saving time, increasing confidence, and creating more ease in your work. I also walk you through what it’s like to work with me, from the initial intake and branding process to building a website that’s designed to support you for years to come.

You’ll hear why I work with WordPress and Divi, how I think about sustainability and ownership online, and how my two web design packages are structured so that people can choose what fits their current stage and capacity.

This episode is for you if you’re feeling curious about getting support with your website, even if you’re not quite ready yet.

You can find full details about my web design packages, including pricing and the link to book a call over here: https://pinkwellstudio.com/webdesign/

Thanks for listening!

Love,

Yarrow

In this solo episode, I’m reflecting on something that feels absolutely foundational to me. The idea that our businesses need to meet our needs, not just financially, but emotionally, physically, creatively, and relationally too.

Whether you’re self employed, freelancing, running a small business, or dreaming of a different way of working, this episode is an invitation to pause and listen more closely to what you actually need right now.

I talk about why financial stability matters, but also why it’s not the whole picture. We explore capacity, values, and the importance of creating enough space in our lives for clarity and creativity to emerge. I share some of the places where I see people, including myself, commonly getting stuck, especially around comparison, visibility, and not fully accounting for privilege or safety needs.

You can send me a question over here: https://speakpipe.com/yarrowm

and explore working together at PinkWellStudio.com

Thanks for listening!

Love,

Yarrow

Enrolment for Rooted 2026 closes this Sunday, January 25th, and I would love for you to join us. In this short episode, I’m sharing what to expect inside the program and a few new updates that make it an even more beautiful experience.

You’ll hear about:
🌿 The six themes we’ll explore together in Rooted
✨ The new series of short pep talks you can download and listen to anytime
🕯️ Two new Sunday co-working sessions for peaceful focus and accountability
💛 The new six-month payment plan and sliding-scale options (starting at £50/month)

If you’ve been thinking about joining but haven’t said yes yet, this is your moment. Rooted begins on Saturday, February 1st, and I can’t wait to get started.

👉 Learn more and enroll here: https://pinkwellstudio.com/rooted

Hi friends,

In this episode I’m talking about one of my favorite topics: the quiet magic of serving the smallest possible audience in the deepest way possible. If you’re a sensitive or introverted business owner who feels overwhelmed by marketing and the constant pressure to grow, this one’s for you.

We’ll talk about what it means to let your nervous system relax around the idea of “enough.” I’ll share how you can build intimacy and depth with the people who already care about your work, instead of chasing endless visibility. We’ll look at how conversion can actually be about resonance, how slowness makes your work stronger, and why smaller communities often create the biggest impact over time.

This is a gentle, permission-giving episode that I hope will help you breathe a little easier and remind you that small can be beautiful - and that in 2026 and beyond, depth really is the new growth.

This concludes my 2026 series, which is an invitation to join Rooted, my three months group program starting February 1st: https://pinkwellstudio.com/rooted/

Enrolment closes on January 25th, payment plans and sliding scale options are available!

Thanks for listening,

Yarrow

In this solo episode, I talk about how to bring more peace, groundedness, and gentle structure into your business in 2026.We live in a time of rapid change, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by constant comparison, digital noise, and the pressure to grow.

I share five practical and soulful ways to reconnect with your body, your intuition, and your values so your work can feel more sustainable and fulfilling whatever happens next.We’ll explore how to define what enough really means to you, how to care for your inner child, how to listen to your body as a mentor, and how to bring play and community back into the center of your business.

If you’ve been craving a slower, kinder way of working, this episode will help you feel more anchored in what truly matters. It is also an invitation into my group program called Rooted, which begins on February 1st and will guide you much deeper into all the above: https://pinkwellstudio.com/rooted/

Thank you for listening,

Yarrow

In this solo episode, I explore how to create a marketing ecosystem that feels steady, nourishing, and sustainable in 2026.Marketing has changed so much in the past decade, and yet the most meaningful things like relationships, trust, and creativity, remain the same.

I talk about how to center collaboration, rediscover the joy of your newsletter, and reconnect with your natural style of expression.I also share gentle reflections on how to reuse what already works, build regenerative rhythms that honor your energy, and create genuine connection in an era of digital overwhelm.

This episode is also an invitation to join Rooted, my three months group experience starting February 1st, in which we'll go much deeper into all these topics: https://pinkwellstudio.com/rooted/

Thanks for listening,

Yarrow

In this solo episode I explore what it means to build a small, heart-led business in a time of enormous technological change. As AI reshapes the landscape of work, creativity, and communication, I want to invite you into a slower, more hopeful conversation about what makes our work deeply human and irreplaceable.I’ll share my thoughts on how to navigate this changing world as a creative business owner, how to protect the essence of your work, and how to thrive by focusing on what makes your work relatable, trustworthy and alive. We’ll talk about depth instead of speed, connection instead of competition, and intuition as one of the most valuable skills you can cultivate.If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed by what’s ahead, I hope this episode will set you up for a peaceful and grounded start to the year. 

It’s also part of my 2026 series and an invitation to join my group program Rooted, which begins on February 1st. If you’d like a transformative yet gentle space to tend to the foundations of your livelihood, please join us: https://pinkwellstudio.com/rooted/

Love,

Yarrow

In this episode, I talk about how to build and refine a business model that truly supports your nervous system, mental health, and well-being in 2026.

We often hear that our business should “scale” or “grow,” but what if the real goal is to build something sustainable that fits your energy, values, and life? I offer five practical reflections to help you create or reshape your business model so that it feels calm, creative, and deeply aligned with who you are.

We’ll explore how to balance what you want to offer with what people need, how to look honestly at your personal limitations, how to meet clients where they are at and how to stay attuned to wider global shifts like AI and the desire for human connection.

This episode is the first of my 2026 series celebrating sustainable, gentle and creative business practices as well as the launch of my new group program ROOTED. You can learn more and join us here: https://pinkwellstudio.com/rooted/

Love,

Yarrow

In this solo episode, I share what redefining wealth and success looks like for me as we move into 2026. It feels like a time when many of us are questioning what we truly want our businesses and lives to feel like, not just what they look like from the outside.

I talk about aligning with the seasons and letting winter be a time for rest, reflection, and dreaming before we move toward the light of spring. I share what I’m orienting to in my own work this year: nervous system regulation, pleasure, community resilience, and a deeper sense of abundance in everyday life.

For me, wealth now means spaciousness, connection, learning, and honesty. It’s the freedom to run a business without manipulation or hustle, and to feel safe and creative no matter what changes come.

I also reflect on how success grows from knowing our long-term calling and tending to the foundations of our work. I hope this episode helps you think about what success feels like in your body and what kind of wealth you want to nurture this year.

✨ Enrollment for Rooted, a three-month program to help you build a business that feels grounded, intuitive, and sustainable is open: https://pinkwellstudio.com/rooted/

Love,

Yarrow