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Starting the Conversation
Tune in to hear from Alice Benham - strategist, speaker and best-selling author - as she debunks what it takes to grow, normalises the messy middle and documents her journey with transparency. Come for the actionable insights, stay for the reminder that you're not alone.
Episodes
- Starting the Conversation
BONUS #1 | How I'm taking a break from work over Christmas & 5 tips to do the same
In the first of two bonus episodes released today, I'm sharing what it's taken for me to plan my first proper Christmas break and exactly how I've made it…
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039 | The 5 best investments I've made in my business this year
Now that the year is coming to a close and 2019 feels scarily close, I've been reflecting on how my business has developed over the last twelve months…
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038 | Why / how to lead an Instagram challenge and what I learnt from the Insta Story Thing
It wasn't until I hosted the Insta Story Thing (my own Instagram challenge focused on creating better stories) that I actually considered what how they work…
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037 | A mother, a business owner and everything in-between w/Megan Collins
I've always been in total awe of mothers. The closest I come to having a baby is caring for my dog and running my business, a world away from being responsible…
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036 | 5 encouragements for the way you show up online
When we love our business, it's only natural to attach A LOT of emotion to our social platforms and this has positives and negatives. In this episode, I'll be…
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035 | A male's perspective on the insecurity, fear and guilt involved in running a business w/ Will Stedman
One of my favourite things about what I do is the people I get to work with. I value people who can be honest and are willing to show the behind the scenes of…
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034 | Working with depression, lean in or opt out
This episode is an incredibly personal one for me. You may already know I run a business, but what you might not know is I do this alongside suffering with…
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033 | Re-defining self care, setting boundaries & prioritising yourself w/Amy Hunt
What first comes to mind when I say 'self-care?' A bubble bath? Relaxing on an exotic beach with a book? Yoga? Since I made the conscious decision for this…
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032 l Why I'm grateful my online course 'failed' & the myth of a 6 figure launch
Twelve months ago, I believed the myth that a six-figure launch was as easy as some Facebook adverts, a lead magnet and a sales funnel. Oh how I was wrong. I…
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031 | My boyfriend's experience of dating an entrepreneur, how what I do impacts out relationship & what we've learnt along the way
We all know that running a business can be incredibly challenging for us as entrepreneurs, but I think we often disregard the (sometimes negative) impact what…
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030 | Habits for productivity, making the most of my time & beating the mid-week 'bleugh'
Ever have those days where you get to 6pm and it feels like you've achieved nothing but scroll through Instagram and open the fridge about 4 times an hour…
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029 | Charging your worth, paying tax late, not giving it all for free & getting invoices paid
Let's talk money. In business, it's often a taboo subject, but it really shouldn't be which is why for todays podcast episode, I had the pleasure of chatting…
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028 | Becoming conscious of how I make / spend / save money in my business
Let's be real, navigating money in a business can be and has been for me, incredibly complex. From paying tax and making investments to dealing with the…
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027 | Having no clients & things not feeling 'successful'
2 months ago I was without clients, watching my bank balance decline and questioning (pretty much every day) if my business was ever going to feel 'successful'…
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026 | A sit down with Sarah Fisher | Branding yourself, sourcing new clients & finding your niche
As a graphic designer and published illustrator, Sarah has learnt a whole lot about what it looks like to run a successful and fulfilling business. In this…
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025 | 25 episodes in & what it's taught me...
I've officially uploaded 24 (now 25) episodes! To mark the mini-milestone, I'm giving you a behind the scenes look into what creating this podcast has looked…
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024 | Personal branding 101
I have a love hate relationship with personal branding. Whilst it's a remarkable way to create an online presence which engages with an audience, it brings…
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023 | Community over competition w/Sapphire, founder of The Coven
When Sapphire (todays guest) launched The Coven a few months back, it felt like perfect timing for me. I'll let her tell you more in the episode, but The Coven…
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022 | Lying to my instagram followers - instagram V reality
If you follow me over on Instagram, you'll know that last week I carried out a little experiment. Through a series of 3 posts I lied to my followers…
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021 | Tracking alternative instagram metrics | #take5
Instagram has to be one of my favourite platforms. There's something about the way it empowers us to connect with others, share our own narrative in a creative…
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020 | Behind the scenes of She can. She did. celebrating and empowering female entrepreneurs
When anyone asks me what I wish I'd known when I started my business, my answer is always the same… I wish I'd realised how vital it is to get in community…
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019 | Fundamentals of an effective website with Charlotte from MediaLuxe
Joining me for this episode is Charlotte, from MediaLuxe. She's a brand communications and content specialist, empowering brands to say the right words, to the…
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018 | What I wish I knew when I started my business | #take5
If there's a checklist of possible problems to face when starting a business, I would've ticked the off. From having no work / life balance and pricing myself…
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017 | Defining a niche as a multi-passionate entrepreneur, with Nataly
In todays episode I sat down with Nataly Jennings, an adventurous wedding & elopement photographer, blogger & Youtuber. Nataly talked about her story into what…
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016 | Step up your email marketing in 5 steps | #take5
You're probably be bored to death of hearing four letters, GDPR… I think it's slightly ironic that a legislation intended to minimise unwanted emails has…
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015 | Mental health & entrepreneurship, an open conversation with Lola Hoad
It's #MentalHealthAwareness week and sharing about mental illness online is always something I've deliberated over. I question how I can play a part in the…
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014 | Navigating PR in a small business, with Claudia from CLOPR
The second I met Claudia, who with 10 years of industry experience is a PR goddess, I knew I needed her to join me on an episode to break down all things PR…
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013 | 5 ways your content can work harder | #take5
Regardless of what your digital strategy is, there's something which will always feature in what you do. Content. With content being such a vital part of…
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012 | Pursuing efficiency in your business with Paige Griffith
Ever had the season where you're working ourselves too hard, juggling too my plates and in need of a total efficiency injection? When talking about efficiency…
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011 | No idea what to post? Creating a content plan which sells
Sit down in front of your computer and had no idea what to post? Spend hours scrolling through your camera roll, figuring out what to put on Instagram? If…
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010 | Adapting to change in your business with Mary from The Simplifiers
In today's episode, I was joined by Mary, founder of the Simplifiers, event extraordinaire, podcast host and somebody who has experienced a whole host of…
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009 | Lu Li, Press for Progress | #IWD
In celebration of International Women's Day I sat down with the inspiring Lu. She's the founder of Blooming Founders and Blooms London. I chose Lu for this…
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008 | 5 point checklist for an SEO ready blog | #take5
If you're a blogger - this is an episode for you! Because today I'm going to be breaking down SEO and walking you through a 5 point checklist for you to…
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007 | Emma Borquaye, founder of Girl Got Faith
In this podcast episode I sat down with Emma, the founder of Girl Got Faith, a multi-award winning teen girl's guide to faith, beauty and lifestyle. Emma…
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006 | Is your social media popular or profitable?
Today on the podcast I'm talking about a mistake in marketing which I see made time and time again. I notice it with many of my clients and I truly believe…
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005 | Vero | What's it really about?
Unless you live under a rock, you've most likely heard Vevo being talked about this week. This all new social media app is a hot topic in the world of…
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004 | What I wish I knew before becoming self employed | #take5
When I first started my business, I expected to be rolling out of bed with a spring in my step, working in a beautiful in-house office, sipping smoothies…
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003 | Turning a passion for travel into a dream career w/Hayley Vincent
For this episode, I sat down with Hayley Vincent - a full-time travel blogger who shares her stunning photos over on her Instagram & Website. To say I'm…
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002 | 5 tips for working with the Instagram algorithm | #take5
If you've ever heard the phrase 'algorithm' in marketing, people are most likely talking about the infamous Instagram and Facebook algorithm. And if you have…
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001| Cat Byrne, website designer & branding specialist
Ever sat down with someone and just feel like they totally get you? That's legit how this podcast conversation felt! On todays episode of 'Starting the…