In this episode of Own Your Time, Sarah Stewart sits down with Amanda Hughes, a small business brand photographer, podcaster and bestselling author. Amanda shares her inspiring journey from wedding florist to brand photographer and discusses how she balances life as a twin mum - one of whom has significant medical needs with a thriving business.
Tune in to hear Amanda's insights on planning, time management, and her innovative social media planning strategies designed to help entrepreneurs streamline their workflow.
Highlights:
Amanda’s journey from a wedding florist to a brand photographer.
How Amanda balances family life with a demanding business schedule.
The power of planning and time management in achieving work-life balance.
Insights into Amanda’s bestselling Sunday Club Social Media Planner.
Tips for small business owners to effectively plan and execute social media content.
Time Stamps:
00:00 – Welcome to Own Your Time and introduction to the episode.
00:43 – Meet Amanda Hughes: her background and professional journey.
03:22 – Amanda discusses her mission to help small businesses thrive.
08:47 – How Amanda balances family life with running a business.
12:12 – Amanda’s experience managing her son’s medical needs and business.
18:32 – The evolution of Amanda’s career and her love for brand photography.
22:44 – How planning helps Amanda manage her week effectively.
34:22 – Social media planning strategies for small business owners.
38:55 – Amanda’s three-part approach: Attract, Nurture, Convert.
45:31 – Where to find Amanda online.
Key Takeaways:
Prioritise with Planning: Amanda shares the importance of planning weekly to manage time effectively, especially as a busy parent and entrepreneur.
Attract, Nurture, Convert: A simple framework Amanda uses to create social media content that builds connections and drives sales.
Balancing Act: Amanda’s personal story highlights the challenges of balancing caregiving and work while maintaining personal joy and purpose.
Adaptability is Key: Amanda’s career evolution underscores the value of embracing change and turning hobbies into successful businesses.
About Sarah:
I'm your host, Sarah Stewart, Glasgow-based time management coach. My approach combines the wisdom of traditional time management strategies with the transformative power of mindfulness. My commitment is to help you get more time for the things that really matter.
If you are ready to ditch the hustle culture and overwhelm, and instead embrace peaceful productivity; you are in the right place.
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About Amanda:
Amanda Hughes is a passionate small business brand photographer, podcaster, and bestselling author based in Ayrshire, Scotland. With over a decade of entrepreneurial experience, Amanda is dedicated to helping small businesses grow and thrive through affordable, high-quality brand photography and strategic business resources.
Amanda's professional journey began with her own wedding and event floristry business before she transitioned into brand photography, combining her creative expertise with a deep understanding of small business needs. She is the host of the Growth Addicts Podcast, an Apple Top 50 show where she shares actionable business tips and insights from inspiring guests. Amanda is also the author of the Amazon number-one bestseller, The Sunday Club Social Media Planner, a tool designed to help small business owners streamline their content creation and grow their online presence.
Living on the scenic west coast of Scotland, Amanda balances her thriving business with her roles as a devoted wife, twin mum to Archer and Isobel, and dog mama to her rescue pup Walt. Her passion for supporting small businesses extends beyond photography, as she also offers eBooks, online resources, and a vibrant email and Instagram community where she provides free tips and advice to over 1,700 small business owners.
Through her work, Amanda remains committed to empowering entrepreneurs to take their businesses to the next level with impactful imagery, practical tools, and authentic community connections.
Amanda’s Links:
Website: https://www.amandahughes.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandahughes.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Amanda-Hughes/61559853500564/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU6f2kbpk56SuU0DGYM1qSA
