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Honest Brew: Unfiltered Conversations on Business GrowthRecession-Proof Your Business: Diversifying your clients isn't optional. It's how you survive.Send a textYou built your business by getting really good at what you do and finding the clients who valued it. And that worked. But somewhere along the way, "staying in your lane" turned into "serving the same type of client, in the same industry, at the same budget level — over and over again." And nobody warned you that what feels like focus can actually be fragility.When the market shifts — and it always does — the businesses that survive aren't necessarily the best ones. They're the ones who built the right client mix before they n...
2026-02-1725 minHonest Brew: Unfiltered Conversations on Business GrowthThe Girl Boss Era: Why hustle culture worked until it didn't—and what to do nowSend a textRemember when being a #bossbabe meant ignoring basic human needs in the name of productivity?Yeah, we're not doing that anymore.In this episode, we're unpacking the girl boss era—what it promised, what it actually delivered, and why so many of us are still recovering from the hustle culture hangover.Here's what we cover:→ The Sophia Amoruso origin story and how girl boss culture became a visual performance→ Why the "just work harder" formula works until it absolutely destroys you→ Cheale's journey from joyful workahol...
2026-02-1123 minHonest Brew: Unfiltered Conversations on Business GrowthWhy You're Second-Guessing and It's Not Imposter SyndromeSend us a textYou're second-guessing every email you send. Every post you write. Every decision you make in your business. And before you blame imposter syndrome or tell yourself you just need more confidence—what if the real problem is something else entirely?In this week's episode, "Why You're Second-Guessing and It's Not Imposter Syndrome," we discuss the isolation factor that no one warns you about when you become a solopreneur. And how working alone quietly costs you way more than you realize—in your brand voice, your clarity, and your bottom line....
2026-02-0332 minHonest Brew: Unfiltered Conversations on Business GrowthYou're the Bottleneck: When the common denominator in all your business problems is youSend us a textIn this episode, we're diving into what it looks like when you're the bottleneck in your business. From the brand decisions only you can make, to the marketing you won't delegate, to the operations that grind to a halt when you're unavailable.WE'RE COVERINGThe three psychological sources (identity crisis, imposter syndrome, and trust issues)How to spot when you're blocking your own growthThe real cost—missed opportunities, lost revenue, blocked blessingsThe five shifts that break the patternThe three-problem framework for knowing what to...
2026-01-2731 minHonest Brew: Unfiltered Conversations on Business GrowthYour Business Is Ready for Team. You're Just Not Ready to Let Go: The trust issues keeping you stuckSend us a textYou're working 60 hours a week, making good money, clients love you—but you're exhausted. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.In "From Solo to Team: Making Your First Hire Without Losing Your Mind," we're talking about that terrifying, exhilarating leap from doing everything yourself to actually trusting someone else with your business.Here's what we cover:→Why hiring for your weaknesses (not just your overflow) changes everything→The real cost of "no one will do it as well as I do"—and why it's the grandest...
2026-01-1938 minHonest Brew: Unfiltered Conversations on Business GrowthAlready Behind? The Truth About Q1 Overwhelm: Strategic ways to adjust your plans without burning it all downSend us a textYou're not alone. In this week's episode, "Already Behind? The Truth About Q1 Overwhelm," we're talking about what happens when all that December planning meets January reality—and reality wins.Here's what we cover:Why stopping and assessing beats panic-pivoting every timeThe frameworks we actually use when overwhelm hits (visual buckets, priority matrices, feeling-based check-ins)How to break down goals that feel impossible into micro-steps you can actually completeThe buffer rule that life-proofs your business (add 25-50% time to everything)The big permission piece: If January isn't going how yo...
2026-01-1322 minHonest Brew: Unfiltered Conversations on Business GrowthBeyond the AI Hype: Ethics, Authenticity & Your Business FutureSend us a textWe mentioned two free downloads:Soul Check Questions - Your ethical compass for AI useAI Getting Started Guide - Platforms, prompts, and how to actually beginGRAB THOSE ON OUR WEBSITE: HonestBrew.co+++Are you caught between AI guilt and survival fear? You're not alone. This episode tackles the question every solopreneur is wrestling with: can you use AI ethically AND stay competitive?Sara, Cheale, and Monique examine AI through their Triangle Framework, exploring how it impacts your brand authenticity, marketing efficiency, and...
2026-01-0541 minHonest Brew: Unfiltered Conversations on Business GrowthThe Brands You Love: What Are They Telling You About Your Own BrandSend us a textWhat if the coffee shop that makes you feel at home or the store you can't help but browse isn't just a pleasant distraction—but a blueprint for your business? In this episode, Cheale, Monique, and Sara reveal how the brands we love are actually showing us what our own businesses should become.The hosts share their own brand crushes (from Free People to Whole Foods to local coffee shops) and break down exactly what draws them in—warmth, customization, creative inspiration, transparency. Then they flip the script: those aren't just shop...
2025-12-1426 minHonest Brew: Unfiltered Conversations on Business GrowthThe Art of the No: How to Spot and Avoid Toxic ClientsSend us a textNot every difficult client is toxic, but every toxic client will cost you more than revenue—they'll drain your energy, derail your systems, and damage your team culture. In this unfiltered conversation, Cheale, Monique, and Sara share hard-earned lessons about the difference between misalignment and toxicity, why desperate "yes" energy attracts the wrong people, and how to build vetting systems that protect what you've created. From red flags on the discovery call to the team impact you might be overlooking, this episode arms solopreneurs and small business owners with practical frameworks for saying no...
2025-12-0841 minHonest Brew: Unfiltered Conversations on Business GrowthThe Ideal Week: Why You're Busy But Nothing Important Gets DoneSend us a textIn this episode, we're tackling the ideal week—but not as another rigid productivity hack that falls apart the second a client emergency hits. Instead, we're using it as a diagnostic tool to expose the gap between what you say matters and how you're actually spending your time. Sarah, Monique, and Cheale dig into why fluid structure beats rigid scheduling, how to work with your natural rhythms instead of against them, and why building buffers isn't lazy—it's strategic. From tracking your menstrual cycle to planning your energy instead of just your tasks, this...
2025-12-0134 minHonest Brew: Unfiltered Conversations on Business GrowthBeyond Vanity Metrics: What Actually Moves Your Business ForwardSend us a textYou're rechecking your analytics. Likes are down. That post only got 200 views. Nobody commented. And you're spiraling.But what if you're measuring all the wrong things?In this episode, Cheale, Monique, and Sara tackle the vanity metrics trap that keeps solopreneurs stuck chasing numbers that don't actually grow their business. From the client who got 2.2 million LinkedIn impressions but zero sales, to the silent followers who actually become your best customers, we're getting real about what to measure when you're building something sustainable.In...
2025-11-2433 minHonest Brew: Unfiltered Conversations on Business GrowthQ4 Realities: Balancing Pressure, Priorities & PerformanceSend us a textIn this inaugural episode of the Honest Brew podcast, co-hosts Cheale Villa (Visual Caffeine), Monique Johnson (Mojo Design), and Sara Bradley (Indigo Elephant) dive into the unique challenges of navigating Q4 as solopreneurs and small business owners. They tackle the tension between the busiest business season and the heaviest holiday season, exploring how to balance client demands with personal priorities.The conversation centers on the pressure that builds as the year winds down—clients rushing to launch before year-end, the need to close out books, and the temptation to overcommit. The ho...
2025-10-3125 min
What's On Your Plate?4. Ellie Cheale: “Why Your Protein Shake Might Not Be Cutting It”Are you eating enough real protein?In this episode, nutritionist Ellie Cheale, nutritionist at UFIT, shares what most gym-goers are missing when it comes to fuelling strength — and how to get back to basics.We cover:The truth about protein powders vs real foodWhat to look for in a quality cutWhy eating well doesn’t have to be restrictivePractical meals, snacks, and prep tips that actually workBrought to you by The Meat Club — portioned, premium proteins that make eating well simple.📅 Ne...
2025-08-2644 min
TNE PodcastThe Bitcoin Bull RunI appeared on TNT Radio on Friday with Rick Munn and Natalie Cheale to discuss the rocketing price of bitcoin. It was a short piece, and I had much more to say. But it shows that people - and the media - are waking up to the fact that bitcoin represents a safe harbour away from fiat currencies.There’s growing appreciation that central banks are rapidly losing credibility and control - as US debt reaches $34trillion (and UK national debt approaches £3trillion). This vast spending and associated debt is THE major driver of inflation - the ‘tax’...
2024-03-1108 min
Lead To Excel PodcastEmbracing Leadership and Personal Growth with Branding Expert Cheale Villa - E91Send us a textHave you ever felt stuck or overwhelmed with leading your team or business? Fear not, because our guest for today, Cheale Villa, a branding expert and mother, bravely shares her candid experiences and lessons. Revolving around her journey to self-discovery and wholeness, this episode sees Cheale reveal how she overcame her fears, embraced her entrepreneurial spirit, and became a successful businesswoman in the branding, marketing, and design industry. A trip down memory lane also takes us through her father, a long-time restaurant owner, 's influence on her business acumen.Delve into...
2023-08-2339 min
Chasing DissentOne On One - Natalie Cheale TNT RadioWatch us on youtube - HereWe are a grassroots, media organization dedicated to bringing you the truth about what's happening in the world. Through our videos, podcasts, and articles, we strive to provide an unbiased and comprehensive look at the stories that matter. Your support is essential in helping us continue our work.Please consider becoming a Patron at https://patreon.com/ChasingDissentAlso at https://ko-fi.com/chasingdissentFinally We Accept Crypto Donations at the wallets below.Bitcoin- 18kxqw3tPs2ite4a3tFaSd5f5CyU9MUe3a
2023-07-151h 25
The Staying Free PodcastSFP044 Freedom Roundtable 2022 ft. Parallel Mike, Dan Tubb, Yuri Bezmenov’s Ghost & Natalie ChealeI'm joined by Parallel Mike, Dan Tubb, Yuri Bezmenov’s Ghost & Natalie Cheale to discuss the major events of the year.
Discussion topics:
Covid
Revolving door of British PMs
Pension Bailout
FTX
Russia Ukraine
Elon Twitter
Clown of the year
Creating the society WE want
Guests:
Parallel Mike: https://twitter.com/parallel_mike
Parallel Systems YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYt8UcqG2wvkehnmiF_9Akw
Dan Tubb: https://twitter.com/Kingbingo_
Natalie Cheale: https://gettr.com/user/WorldofNC
Yuri Bezmenov’s Gh...
2022-12-222h 29
Meredyth with a Why: Wisdom, Truth, Soul Guided SpiritualityVisual Caffeine with Cheale VillaIs your branding telling the story you want to portray? In this episode, I was joined by Cheale Villa, founder of Visual Caffeine. Cheale is a marketing and branding expert and shared some valuable insight into the branding process. We talk about how to market your brand without being too salesy, the impact of micro-influencers and how having strong, authentic branding can set your business apart. What's in this episode: How she came up with the name Visual Caffeine Her strategy of marketing without a sales pitch The impact of micro-influencers i...
2021-08-3147 min
Social Capital271 : Building your Brand Culture on Social Media - with Cheale VillaMeet Cheale: Cheale is the CEO and visionary rabbit of Visual Caffeine and for 25 years has stayed true to her authentic self and worked exclusively through her branding agency to help clients magnify and broadcast their message. Currently, visual caffeine continues to bring companies and communities’ goals to fruition, not only by building messages and magnifying voices but by building and magnifying a relationship. Let's talk about Instagram a little bit. What is one of the biggest mistakes that people are making on Instagram? Honestly, it's amazing to me...
2020-12-1424 min
AWESOME ASTRONOMY#31 - January 2015 The Discussion: Christmas in Cydonia and teaching science to children through astronomy education. The News: Kicking off 2015 we round off the events that concluded 2014: the successful test flight of NASA's Orion capsule; NASA's Mars Science Laboratory pieces together the clues that tell us how Mount Sharp (the mountain Mars Curiosity is exploring) was formed; and science findings from ESA's Rosetta and Philae spacecraft that suggest water was not delivered to Earth by comets like 67P Churyumov Gerasimenko. The 5 Minute Concept: This month Paul delves into...
2015-01-0145 min