In today’s solo episode, I’m sharing what I’ve learned after nine years of podcasting, hundreds of conversations, and the decision I made back in 2020 to leave Instagram and focus almost entirely on podcasting and newsletters.

If you’ve been curious about becoming a podcast guest or if you’re already pitching yourself but not getting many yeses, then this episode is for you. I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes of what hosts actually look for, why so many cold pitches fall flat, and how to approach podcast outreach in a way that feels ethical, relational, and grounded in shared values.

You can get on the waitlist for ROOTED here: https://pinkwellstudio.com/rooted/

and you're welcome to book a free call with me here: https://yarrowmagdalena.17hats.com/p#/scheduling/xckkzgxdszxhcpbppxnfhczfdkghrwfb

Thank you for listening!

Love,

Yarrow

It's a two episode week! I am excited to bring another interview with my good friend Sophy Dale to you. She is magical with words, but also incredible at finding introvert-friendly, sustainable ways to do business. Here is some of what we talked about:

• How to build a network of kind, honest relationships that support your work
• Why there are no black and white answers about social media
• The power of story telling as a way to inspire and build trust 

Sophy Dale is a relationship marketing mentor, copywriter and an expert in storytelling, community-building and brand messaging. She works with small business owners around the world to help them to find a steady stream of referrals, recommendations and repeat business. She qualified as a Relational Dynamics Coach back in 2009 and has been working with service-based business owners - especially coaches, consultants, therapists and designers - since 2017.

Find out more about Sophy's program Expand Your Ecosystem: https://sophydale.com/expand

and here is my previous episode with Sophy: https://pinkwellstudio.com/2019/04/15/podcast-12-my-interview-with-sophy-dale-about-story-telling-as-a-powerful-tool-in-business/

Thank you for listening!

Love,

Yarrow

Once a year I love to share a little check in on how I support my work flows, how I manage book keeping and client contracts, how I produce content and plan my year. I break it down into three simple steps and also share in detail exactly what software subscriptions I have right now. 

This is where you can get on the waitlist for ROOTED: https://pinkwellstudio.com/rooted/

and here is more info about the tech support I offer: https://pinkwellstudio.com/magic/

Thanks so much for listening!

Love,

Yarrow

I really want to normalise conversations about business mistakes because un-shaming is hot and wonderful! 

In this solo episode, I share three stories about where I fumbled in my own business journey — and what it took to forgive myself and grow through it.

I explore:

• the times I didn’t protect my boundaries (and didn’t get paid enough)

• how Instagram drained me more than it helped — until I shifted away

• the cost of undervaluing my time
  

I’m not sharing these as cautionary tales, but as invitations to reflect and be kinder to the version of you who was just trying their best.

You're invited to join the ROOTED waitlist here: https://pinkwellstudio.com/rooted/

and my free monthly Spark sessions over here: https://yarrow.substack.com/

Thank you for listening!

Love,

Yarrow

In this solo episode, I’m guiding you through how to create your own Ethical Marketing Manifesto — a personal compass for showing up in your work with more clarity, gentleness, and integrity.

This isn’t about following a blue print or doing what I am doing, it’s about reconnecting with what’s true for you, noticing what feels off, and crafting your own language, pace, and way of inviting others into your world.

I share the questions I ask myself, what values underpin my work, and how to write a manifesto that you’ll actually return to when things get overwhelming.

You can sign up for the the ROOTED waitlist over here: https://pinkwellstudio.com/rooted/

and join my newsletter & free monthly Spark sessions over here: https://yarrow.substack.com/

Thanks for listening,

Yarrow

It's time for an update (thanks to a wonderful listener question!) on the beautiful journey that is podcasting. In this episode I am sharing what you will need to get started, what my set up is, how I edit, how to create a great space for yourself and your guests and most importantly what I learned from nine years of hosting two podcasts. 

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

this is the wonderful show about podcasting by Amelia that I mentioned: https://www.softersounds.studio/

here is the sign up for the next fundraiser workshop: https://pinkwellstudio.com/fundraiser-workshops/

and you can learn more about working with me over here: https://pinkwellstudio.com/

Much love,

Yarrow

This is a wonderful interview episode with Amanda of Slow & Stead - we talked about rebuilding in ways that feel true and doable, finding sustainable marketing strategies in times of huge upheaval and letting things be enough for once.

Amanda Laird is a growth marketing and communications strategist, and founder of Slow & Steady where she works with solo, creative small business owners doing their own thing. She is the author of Heavy Flow: Breaking the Curse of Menstruation and was the host of the Heavy Flow Podcast from 2017-2020. Amanda lives in Toronto with her small family and her garden. http://slowandsteady.studio

Sign up for the next fundraiser workshop over here: https://pinkwellstudio.com/fundraiser-workshops/

and feel free to send me a voice note over here: https://www.speakpipe.com/yarrowm

Thank you for listening!

Love,

Yarrow

Feeling confused about branding, how it can help and where to get started? Then I would love to share some skills at my next fundraiser workshop with you! We'll gather money for the Middle Eastern Children's Alliance in Gaza and I'll demystify the process of refining your message, gathering inspiration, making a simple brand guide and creating graphics in Canva.

You can sign up over here: https://pinkwellstudio.com/fundraiser-workshops/

and here is the sign up for the next round of weekly Fall Blessings: https://glimmerportal.com/blessings/

Hopefully see you soon!

Love,

Yarrow

In this episode I am talking about an easily avoidable topic that can make a huge difference to your work and how you made decisions. I'll break down which numbers you ideally always want to be clear about and why and also share some ideas about creating a more creative and loving relationships with cash & numbers, even if this may never be perfect. 

Enjoy and feel free to book a call to discuss working together here: https://yarrowmagdalena.17hats.com/p#/scheduling/xckkzgxdszxhcpbppxnfhczfdkghrwfb

If you have a question, you can send me a voice note here: https://speakpipe.com/yarrowm

Thanks for listening,

Yarrow

I'm so happy to send you an interview full of joy, playfulness and meaningful perspectives. Talking to Zoë of Runa made me feel alive & hopeful and honestly that is the most precious thing right now! Here is some of what we talked about: 

• How we might make starting a new business fun and why going slow is so wise 
• The magic of participatory design in small businesses
• Being in reciprocity every step of the way 

Zoë says: I’m a ritual artist and cultural organizer with over a decade of experience in popular education, participatory design, and collective care. Since 2020, I’ve been immersed in the study and practice of ritual, ancestral inquiry, and trauma-informed grief work. Through RUNA, I offer ritual mentorship by co-creating personalized ritual games and am actively building a health and care network that connects communities in the U.S. and Brazil. I live in Curitiba, Brazil, on the ancestral lands of the Guarani, Kaingang, and Xetá peoples.

Learn more here: runa.school

If you have a question or a workshop wish, you can send me a voice note here: https://www.speakpipe.com/yarrowm

and if you'd like to explore working together, you can book a call here: https://yarrowmagdalena.17hats.com/p#/scheduling/xckkzgxdszxhcpbppxnfhczfdkghrwfb

Thanks for listening!

Love,

Yarrow