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True Creeps: True Crime, Ghost Stories, Cryptids, Horrors in History & Spooky StoriesThe Disappearance of Sandra Lyn Johnsen HughesJoin us as we discuss the disappearance of Sandra Lyn Johnsen. We’ll discuss Sandra, the days leading up to her disappearance, the investigation, and possible sightings of Sandra.Join our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/truecreepspodcast/s/JVToI0ykGEJoin our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/449439969638764A special thank you to our jam thief, Mary Quiton!https://www.patreon.com/truecreepshttps://www.truecreeps.com/shopwww.truecreeps.comHave an episode idea or...
2026-02-2039 min
Growth Addicts | Social Media Strategy for Small Business OwnersGet over awkwardness of sellingDo you feel awkward every time you have to promote your offer?Do you worry about sounding “too salesy” on social media?Do you know your product or service is good… but still hesitate to actually ask for the sale?If that’s you, this episode is for you.Today I’m helping you get over your fear of selling so you can stop hiding, start confidently talking about your offer, and finally make sales without feeling pushy or cringe. We’ll unpack the mindset blocks around money, why knowing your ideal client...
2026-02-1617 minGrowth Addicts | Social Media Strategy for Small Business OwnersSet up a brand new Instagram for your Small BusinessBrand new small business and wondering how to get started on Instagram? Setting up a fresh account and want to do it right from day one? Staring at a blank profile and thinking… where do I even start?This episode is for you.I’m walking you through exactly how I’d set up a brand new Instagram business account in 2026 from choosing the right username and profile name, to writing a bio that actually helps you get seen, and planning your first posts with intention.This isn’t a step-b...
2026-02-0924 minGrowth Addicts | Social Media Strategy for Small Business OwnersPosting about your business during challenging worldwide timesThe world feels heavy right now and a lot of small business owners are quietly asking themselves the same question:is it wrong to keep posting about my business on social media when so much is going on?In this episode, I talk honestly about the guilt, the pressure to speak up, and trying to stay financially stable while everything feels uncertain.This isn’t about telling you what you should do. It’s about compassion, mental health, and finding a way forward that feels right for you.Learn more:Re...
2026-02-0217 minGrowth Addicts | Social Media Strategy for Small Business OwnersStay Consistent on Social Media When No One Is EngagingPosting on social media and getting nothing back? No likes. No comments. No replies. Just silence. If you're a small business owner who needs to know how on earth you stay consistent on social media for your business when it's crickets out there, this is for you.In this episode, I’m talking about how to stay consistent on social media when no one is engaging, and why low engagement doesn’t mean your content isn’t working.This episode will help you understand what’s happening, rebuild confidence, and keep...
2026-01-2625 minGrowth Addicts | Social Media Strategy for Small Business OwnersFinding The Right Community For Your Small BusinessAre you a small business owner feeling like you’re doing everything alone, wondering if there’s an easier, more supported way to grow?There is! Community is becoming essential for small business growth. Today I'm talking about what it really means and how being part of the right community can help you grow faster, feel less overwhelmed, and actually enjoy running your business again.Whether you’re craving connection, clarity, accountability, or simply people who get it, this episode will help you rethink how community fits into yo...
2026-01-1931 minGrowth Addicts | Social Media Strategy for Small Business OwnersBoost Reach & Engagement on Instagram with candid photosAre you a small business owner wondering if photos even work on Instagram anymore or if it’s all Reels, video, and Canva graphics now? I’m breaking down why candid, casual photos are officially back on Instagram, what’s driving the shift, and exactly how you can use them to get more reach, saves, and real connection without Canva, fancy cameras, or perfect lighting.If you’ve been feeling pressure to constantly create polished Instagram content or show up on video just to stay visible, this episode will give you a refreshin...
2026-01-1218 minGrowth Addicts | Social Media Strategy for Small Business OwnersRun a business with kids without burning out with Claire CreirieAre you a small business owner out there wondering if running a business & raising young kids is even possible without the burnout?I’m joined by Clare Crierie from Calm With Clare for a real, honest conversation about running a business and being a mum, the mental load of motherhood, and what it really takes to build a business while raising young children.We talk about business and motherhood without burnout, the guilt that comes with juggling work and family life, and why learning how to look after yourself as a...
2026-01-0545 minGrowth Addicts | Social Media Strategy for Small Business OwnersSocial Media Strategy You Need in 2026 (The Get Seen Get Sales Method®️)Posting daily but not seeing sales? Exhausted from chasing trends and watching competitors “go viral” while your content flops? If you’re a small business owner ready to quit the algorithm game and finally build a social media strategy that actually converts — this is for you.In this episode, I’m breaking down the Get Seen Get Sales Method — the 5-pillar framework I use in my own businesses and teach inside my mentorship community to help small business owners worldwide turn social media into a sustainable revenue engine.This isn’t about quick wins or viral moments...
2025-12-2922 min
Mighty ForcesFighting for Beauty: Finding Light in Dark Times with Philippa HughesIn this heartfelt reunion, Amanda reconnects with Philippa Hughes after more than 15 years apart. Fresh off a plane from Paris where she spent three months writing a book, Philippa joins Amanda for a wide-ranging conversation that goes from the trivial to the profound (just as the best conversations do). They explore what it means to age without giving up on life, the tension between caring deeply about the world versus caring only about ourselves, and why choosing to unpack your suitcase at midnight might actually be an act of self-love. The conversation takes vulnerable turns as they grapple with...
2025-12-2355 minGrowth Addicts | Social Media Strategy for Small Business OwnersA turbulent past doesn’t have to reflect your future in businessIf you are a small business owner who wants to know that growth is possible, no matter what life throws at you (I’m talking divorce, disability motherhood, twin motherhood and more) this episode is for you.The tables are turned and I am in the hot seat, being interviewed by two members of my Get Seen Get Sales community. There was no prep, no pre-approved questions, and no script. Just real, on-the-spot answers.We talk about the personal experiences that have quietly shaped the way I run my business today, including childhood experiences, divorce, mot...
2025-12-2245 min
The Property Business Podcast“From 20 Years’ Experience to Going Solo: Amanda Walker on Building a Successful Independent Business”Amanda Walker joins James Hughes and Jonathan Woods to chat about here 20 years experience in real estate and going solo.
2025-12-1740 minGrowth Addicts | Social Media Strategy for Small Business OwnersHow does the social media algorithm work exactly?If the word algorithm sends you into a spiral of overwhelm when it comes to social media, this episode is going to feel like a deep breath.In this solo episode, Amanda finally demystifies how social media algorithms actually work in a simple, human, “ohhh that makes sense now” kind of way. Inside her mentorship community, Get Seen Get Sales, they call the algorithm “Big AL”… and once you see him as a person doing a job, everything clicks.You’ll learn:What the algorithm really does (hint: it’s not out to get you)Why...
2025-12-1512 min
Psycho-CinematicEp.101 - Child Acting on IT: WELCOME TO DERRY feat. Amanda ChristineIn this episode of Psycho-Cinematic, Vic is joined by actor, Amanda Christine who plays Ronnie Grogan on the HBO series, "IT: Welcome to Derry".Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bigvicmedia?igsh=MWVvd3c5c2dyODN1ag%3D%3D&utm_source=qrFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigvicmedia?_t=8nLBsEUZy0c&_r=1Psycho-Cinematic Merch: https://www.bigvicmedia.com/store/short-sleeve-t-shirtListen to Psycho-Cinematic on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6jeNRygaQjsC8eCJBIr2IdGuest: Amanda Christine...
2025-12-1224 minGrowth Addicts | Social Media Strategy for Small Business OwnersOverwhelmed by Social Media to Confident & Consistent – Elaine & Sarah’s StoryWhat actually changes for a small business owner when they finally get the clarity, support and direction they’ve been craving on social media?In this episode, I’m joined by two members of my incredible small business community mentorship 'Get Seen Get Sales' Elaine and Sarah, who share how they've gone from feeling completely overwhelmed by social media to showing up with confidence and consistency in their businesses.If you’ve ever felt stuck, unsure what to post, second-guessing everything you put online, or like you’re doing it all alone, t...
2025-12-0844 minGrowth Addicts | Social Media Strategy for Small Business OwnersLet's Talk About Social Media HooksIf you’ve been on Instagram lately, you’ve heard the word hook about a million times… but what actually is a hook, why does it matter, and how do you write one on social media that stops your ideal client mid-scroll?In today’s short and snappy episode, I’m breaking it all down, in plain English, so you can finally feel confident creating hooks that work.We’re chatting: • What a text hook actually is (and where to use it) • Why hooks matter more than ever in 2025 • How to make your hooks clear, s...
2025-12-0117 minGrowth Addicts | Social Media Strategy for Small Business OwnersHow to Promote Multiple Offers Without Confusing Your AudienceGot more than one offer and no clue how to talk about them all without sounding chaotic? You’re not alone.In this episode, Amanda breaks down how to promote multiple offers under one clear brand message using her signature Get Seen Get Sales Method the content strategy that keeps your marketing simple and your message consistent.You’ll learn: 💡 How to make every offer lead back to one core message (“all roads lead to Rome”) ✨ Real-life examples from Amanda’s mentor group members Lisa and Susan both running multiple offers beautifully ...
2025-11-2418 minGrowth Addicts | Social Media Strategy for Small Business OwnersGrow Your Small Business Using Instagram.. Today!If your Instagram feels like it has a mind of its own right now, this episode is for you. In November 2025 Instagram quietly shifted the way the feed works, showing more recommended content from accounts people do not follow yet. Great for discovery. Confusing for small business owners who suddenly feel invisible.In this episode of Small Business Growth Addicts I break down what has actually changed, why it has happened, and how to work with the algorithm instead of fighting it. You will learn how to use each content format on Instagram w...
2025-11-1730 minGrowth Addicts | Social Media Strategy for Small Business OwnersStop Measuring Success by Busy: How to Work with IntentionFeeling constantly busy but never truly fulfilled? In this episode of Small Business Growth Addicts, host Amanda Hughes chats with Hannah Chambers, founder of Bored of Busy, about how to stop measuring success by how busy you are — and start building a business that actually feels good to run. They dive into what working with intention really means for small business owners, especially women juggling family, clients, and life. You’ll learn how to: ✨ Shift from busy to balanced with intentional action ✨ Build systems and routines...
2025-11-1051 minGrowth Addicts | Social Media Strategy for Small Business OwnersStart a Podcast: Tech, Hosting, Editing & Monetising TipsSmall Business Owener thinking about starting a podcast but not sure where to begin?In this solo episode of Small Business Growth Addicts I (Amanda Hughes) walk you through exactly how to launch a podcast from scratch using the same simple, affordable setup that helped me build an Apple Top 30 Entrepreneurship podcast.I’ll share the tools, tech, workflow, and mindset that took me from “no idea where to start” to running a successful weekly show that brings in clients, sponsors, and brand awareness for my business.You’ll learn...
2025-11-0338 min
Mom2Mom MENTORING - Work/Life Harmony, Soul-Care, Kingdom Minded MomsHow Moms Can Create Rhythms That Work With Amanda RabinAre you tired of feeling like your family’s rhythm changes faster than you can catch your breath?Physical therapist and military spouse Amanda Rabin shares how she went from sobbing in traffic, unable to reach daycare, to building a flexible career and family rhythms that actually work. This honest conversation tackles mom guilt, work-life balance, solo parenting, and creating breathing room in the chaos—perfect for overwhelmed Christian moms seeking practical wisdom and grace.
Amanda's a mom of three littles navigating life while her husband deploys for long stretches. She's also the queen of creating rhythms that...
2025-10-3028 minGrowth Addicts | Social Media Strategy for Small Business OwnersScaling a business using Etsy with Dylan JahrausEtsy expert and seven-figure entrepreneur Dylan Jahraus joins Amanda Hughes to share exactly how she scaled a single floral letter from her own wedding into $1.25M+ in revenue then built a coaching company helping thousands of Etsy sellers do the same. We get into the client-lifecycle strategy (serving brides → mums → grandparents → teachers), why consistency beats intensity, the repeatable systems that make scaling possible, and how to grow without burning out, especially as a parent.In this episodeThe first 60 days on Etsy: w...
2025-10-2740 minGrowth Addicts | Social Media Strategy for Small Business OwnersMake your website accessible for every abilityIf your website or socials are hard to read, you’re losing customers. In this episode, accessible web & brand designer Rachel Mess shows small-business owners exactly how to make their websites and content more inclusive so more people can actually buy from you.We cover, in plain English:What “accessible web & brand design” means for small businessesThe 3 biggest blockers hurting your conversions: colour contrast, too-small text, and missing alt textHow screen readers work (and why “click here” links and label-less forms fail your users)Easy, fast wins y...
2025-10-2047 minGrowth Addicts | Social Media Strategy for Small Business OwnersWorking with your spouse With Ralston ContractsEver wondered what it’s really like to run a business with your other half? In this uplifting conversation, I’m joined by Natalie and John of Ralston Contracts, a hard-landscaping, family-run business in Ayrshire. We get into the rhythms of life/work overlap, how they divide roles (site operations vs. client care & growth), keeping calm through cash-flow wobbles, and why shared values + complementary strengths beat “same job, same view” every time.In this episode, we cover:Morning routines, school runs, and the seamless switch from family to work modeClear role splits: on-site...
2025-10-1338 minGrowth Addicts | Social Media Strategy for Small Business OwnersEmployed to Self-Employed in 12 Months: Savings Plan, Pricing Truths + Social StrategyA real-life, step-by-step plan to go from full-time employed to full-time self-employed in 12 months.Ready to turn your side hustle into your full-time income? In this solo episode, Amanda Hughes shares the exact, real-life steps she used to leave her 9–5 and become fully self-employed in just 12 months. We dig into the money plan (including how much she saved) the early pricing mistakes, why “post & pray” isn’t a strategy, and how getting clear on your ideal client changes everything. If you want a practical roadmap to quit your job without chaos, this is y...
2025-10-0639 minGrowth Addicts | Social Media Strategy for Small Business OwnersStress and Burnout in business with Victoria WrightRunning a business while juggling life can leave you stressed, foggy, and running on empty. In this episode of Small Business Growth Addicts, host Amanda Hughes talks to Victoria Wright, functional medicine practitioner and founder of The Living Herb, about the science of stress and how small business owners can protect their health while growing their business.💡 In this episode you’ll discover:How stress and cortisol affect your sleep, energy, and productivity as a business ownerEarly warning signs of burnout that entrepreneurs often missHo...
2025-09-2933 min
The Professor Penn PodcastAmerican Moms Must Stand Up! | MOMS FOR AMERICA w/ Professor Penn & Amanda Hughes | EP241Episode #241 of the @professorpennpodcast. Professor Penn is joined by Amanda Hughes of Moms for America. Amanda shows Professor what the organization stands for, its mission and goals, and how mothers are navigating today’s political landscape. The conversation highlights the unique role moms play in shaping the future and closes with a call for unity in a divided nation. [ Moms For America ] : Web: https://mnmomsforamerica.us/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MinnesotaMomsForAmerica?mibextid=wwXIfr [Looking For Amanda? ] - Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/share/1FnBHAE7ou/?mibextid=wwXIfr Tik-Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/@phenomomom X: https://x.com/Phenomomom IG...
2025-09-241h 30The Professor Penn PodcastAmerican Moms Must Stand Up! | MOMS FOR AMERICA w/ Professor Penn & Amanda Hughes | EP241Episode #241 of the @professorpennpodcast. Professor Penn is joined by Amanda Hughes of Moms for America. Amanda shows Professor what the organization stands for, its mission and goals, and how mothers are navigating today’s political landscape. The conversation highlights the unique role moms play in shaping the future and closes with a call for unity in a divided nation. [ Moms For America ] : Web: https://mnmomsforamerica.us/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MinnesotaMomsForAmerica?mibextid=wwXIfr [Looking For Amanda? ] - Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/share/1FnBHAE7ou/?mibextid=wwXIfr Tik-Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/@phenomomom X: https://x.com/Phenomomom IG...
2025-09-241h 30Growth Addicts | Social Media Strategy for Small Business OwnersBack to school mindset for Small Business GrowthSeptember isn’t just about “back to school” it’s the perfect time to reset your goals, create new habits, and make changes in your small business that actually stick.In this episode, I’m sharing why September is the ultimate fresh start for small business owners, how seasonal energy impacts your productivity, and the simple mindset shifts that can help you ease back into routine after summer without burning out.Inside this episode:Why September beats January for new goals & fresh habitsHow seasonal energy supports productivity and momentumMy personal e...
2025-09-2214 minGrowth Addicts | Social Media Strategy for Small Business OwnersHuman Design for Small Business with Renee RendellAbout this episode: Today I’m joined by Renee Rendell eclectic witch, tarot reader, and coach behind Sagittarian Tarot & Coaching, to demystify human design (plus a dash of astrology and tarot) for small business owners. If you’ve ever wondered why some weeks you’re on fire and other weeks you’re running on fumes, this conversation will help you understand your energy type and how to work with it, not against it.What we cover:What modern witchcraft actually is (energy work, intentio...
2025-09-1548 minGrowth Addicts | Social Media Strategy for Small Business OwnersBurnout Recovery & Building a 25-Hour Work Week with Ben CoomberWhat does it really take to be a high-performing entrepreneur in 2025 — without burning out?In this powerful episode of Small Business Growth Addicts, Amanda Hughes sits down with Ben Coomber — CEO of Awesome Supplements (20-time award-winning company), high-performance coach, bestselling author, speaker, and podcaster.Ben is one of the UK’s best-known voices in health, performance, and entrepreneurship. Today he opens up about:How to perform at your best in business and life — without the toxic “more, more, more” mindsetThe reality of b...
2025-09-0854 min