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Launch Your Private Podcast080: Ellie Kime Shares her "Choose Your Own Adventure" Private Podcast Lead MagnetAre you a service-based business owner struggling to clearly communicate your value and losing opportunities because of it? In this episode of Launch Your Private Podcast, we sit down with Ellie Kime, a messaging mentor and communication specialist, who shares how she uses her private podcast lead magnet, From Inside The Jar, to help clients better articulate who they are, what they do, and why it matters. Through a unique "Choose Your Own Adventure" structure, Ellie’s private podcast allows listeners to immediately focus on the messaging struggle that's most relevant to them—creating faster conne...
2025-05-0741 min
The Small Business PodcastYour 'why' Mini Series - Ellie Kime, Messaging Mentor and CopywriterOn this week's episode we speak to the lovely Ellie Kime - a messaging mentor and copywriter who's self proclaimed professionally nosy.From starting her business straight out of uni, to how her internal and external why impacts the way she operates - this episode is jam packed with insights and tips for all that are running, growing or thinking about starting a small businessAbout UsEllie Kime is a messaging mentor and copywriter who helps small business owners explain who they are, what they do, and why they’re so good at it....
2025-02-1224 min
RE: The PodcastSurprise! 2024 Christmas SpecialHark! Is that Herald Angels singing? No, it's Ellie and Rachel returning for a one-off Christmas special. We felt it was only right to wrap up our final year with a round up of 2024, and a look forward to 2025.
Merry Christmas!
@eleanor_mollie / @rachelemmawaring
From Inside The Jar private podcast / 2025 Trends
2024-12-1345 min
⚡️The Mischief Movement Podcast⚡️Ep.53 Transforming Passion into Power: Rebelling through Enthusiasm with Ellie KimeEnjoyed this episode? Send me a text!Ever wondered how enthusiasm can be a superpower? Join me as I chat with Ellie Kime, the vibrant founder of The Enthusiast & Co, who shares her compelling journey of transforming a passion for weddings into a thriving business during her university days. Despite facing skepticism, Ellie's story reminds us that showing up with enthusiasm can lead to a more vibrant, fulfilling life. Through personal anecdotes, we discuss how embracing what we love provides clarity about our identities and helps us move through the world with greater ease.Not...
2024-10-0729 min
RE: The PodcastRE: The Final Episode Part 1ICYMI - RE: The Podcast is coming to an end. It's been an incredible 5.5 years...and we can't quite believe we made it this far! Here's Part 1 of the Final Episode, where we answer some listener questions, and look back on what the podcast has brought us. Keep up to date with Rachel and Ellie here: @rachelemmawaring @eleanor_mollie rachelemmawaring.com eleanormollie.co.uk
2024-07-1159 min
The Soap Box PodcastWhy it's time to shake off the "cool kid disdain" and embrace enthusiasm with Ellie KimeDoes being enthusiastic feel a little bit cringe? I don't know about you, but I grew up in a culture where being enthusiastic or passionate about anything was considered to be a little bit weird. It was not cool to be keen. It was cool to be jaded, To not get excited about anything, Which is one of the reasons why talking to my guest today was so refreshing. Ellie Kime is a messaging mentor, helping small businesses explain who they are, what they do, and why they're so good at it. She also fo...
2024-06-0546 min
RE: The PodcastAlright, we'll bite: what is substack? Should you be on it?You might have heard of Substack as a new platform - part blog, part newsletter, it's a newcomer on the block. It's a great space for readers and writers alike - but how can it be part of your business? As an avid Substack user and fan, Ellie lays out her case to Rachel.
2024-02-0125 min
RE: The Podcast11 ways to build your email listEllie's currently on a mission to grow her email list, so we thought we'd talk about list building today: what it is, why it's a good idea, and how you can do it. (We can't believe we've never done an episode just on this before?!)
2023-09-2140 min
Courage and Spice for Coaches: build your Self-belief and Business in under 30mins a weekUnhinged Enthusiasm With Ellie KimeMy guest today is Ellie Kime, writer, founder of Enthusiast and Co. and publisher of Voracious Magazine. Ellie has a master’s degree in enthusiasm (yes…literally!) and is here to share what it really means to live with unbridled passion for the things you love most. We’re throwing away surface-level good vibes and toxic positivity and diving deep into what it means to be joyfully enthusiastic. Tune in for advice on how to live by your own rules when it comes to business, hobbies, creativity, and everything in between. You can...
2023-06-0727 min
RE: The PodcastThe importance of finding your red thread (how to explain what you do)How do you feel when someone asks you what you do? Do you clam up? Mumble? Try and climb out of the nearest window? Today we're talking about the importance of finding your 'red thread' -- that is, the thing that explains what you do, and helps you explain what you do in turn. Ellie's new focus (as Eleanor Mollie) is on this red thread idea, so you also get a sneak peek into what she's working on!!!
2023-04-1340 min
RE: The PodcastSmall Business Owner Routines (that don't involve 4am wake up calls and juice cleanses)Today we're chatting about routines - but not in the way you might think. Routines are super useful, but they can feel harsh and unforgiving. So we wanted to talk about the other side of routines - the ones that actually help us run our small businesses, and aren't sticks to beat ourselves up with! VOTE FOR ELLIE in the Holly & Co Independent Awards!
2022-11-1031 min
RE: The PodcastThe State Of Email Marketing in Late 2022Welcome to Season 5! For our first episode of the season, we wanted to revisit a topic we last discussed in spring 2019 - email marketing. What's changed since then? How do we look at email marketing now? How do we feel about it as small business owners vs consumers? We chat through it all!
2022-10-1343 min
RE: The PodcastHow to plan a launch: steal our tips!Planning a launch is one of those things that looks SO shiny on the outside, you might have no idea what goes on behind the scenes. Luckily, we break it down for you in today's episode, inspired by Rachel's handy Launch Planner Template (coming soon!) So whatever you've got planned, whether it's a product or service, these steps will help you get started. (but don't worry - you can pick and choose what's most relevant to you. Remember, we're all different!) We'll be back in October, but in the meantime you can catch us on @theweddingenthusiast, @theenthusiastandco...
2022-08-2540 min
RE: The PodcastSo, go on then - how are we feeling about TikTok?If what you're searching for is an episode jampacked full of tips on how to hack TikTok and immediately go viral -- this episode might not be for you. But if you want an honest conversation between two small business owners who've been experimenting on the platform lately, then we think it'll suit you perfectly! -- This episode was sponsored by Adbot! Check out their Google Ads services at myadbot.com
2022-08-1140 min
RE: The PodcastDream of outsourcing your social media? Here's what you need to know, with Social Media Manager Stephanie WeekesToday's guest is Stephanie Weekes, founder of @stephgetssocial. She's a freelance social media manager -- but what does that mean? We dug into her role, including what she can do for you - from shooting the content to checking analytics - and how it works, because we know so many people dream of outsourcing social media. We also talked about the joy of social media, keeping the 'social' aspect of it, and how important fostering community is. So, even if you're not in a place to consider outsourcing your social media, or maybe you don't want to...Steph's gorgeous...
2022-08-0435 min
RE: The PodcastEvergreen content vs launch content: the mindset you need for bothOne of the best things about this podcast (other than you, dear listeners) is that Rachel and I have opposite approaches to most things. The topic of today's chat is no different: when it comes to social media, Rachel prefers the energy of content creation around a launch, whereas Ellie much prefers the energy of content creating around more evergreen offerings. What's the mindset shift required? What do we like about one and not the other? And can we convince the other one to see it from our point of view?!
2022-07-2841 min
RE: The PodcastBlogging: Who, what, where, when, how why (aka how to write a blog for your small business)
2022-07-2141 min
RE: The PodcastAre we addicted to work? Part 2: Rachel's 4 hour working dayThis week we're back with Part 2 of our lil deep dive into feeling like we might be addicted to work. (Haven't listened to Part 1 yet? Check out last week's episode!) In a 1:1 session with Chloe Slade, Chloe suggested Rachel trial a 4 hour working day; so that's what she did. Whether that sounds like your dream scenario and you want to know how she did it -- or it sounds like hell and you're grotesquely intrigued -- tune in to see!
2022-07-1424 min
RE: The PodcastAre we addicted to work? Part 1 (When self-employed work is making you anxious)Today we're diving straight in with Rachel's Holiday Epiphany (which was, interestingly enough, the alternative title for this episode...) Have you ever thought that you might be addicted to work? We both have, for sure. And that's what we're talking about today: that gnawing, clawing anxiety you feel when you take a break or go on holiday. We chat through our experiences of it, and what we make of taking time off: as well as the other perspective, too. Come back next week for Part 2! If you think you might be struggling with wo...
2022-07-0728 min
RE: The PodcastWe're Halfway(ish) Through: Checking In On Our Yearly IntentionsAs the midpoint of the year will escape us due to the break, we thought we'd check in with our yearly intentions. How are we doing? What's working? What's not working so well? What have we learnt so far? What else would we add? See you in a month! In the meantime, you can buy VORACIOUS here, and sign up to The Spark here.
2022-05-2639 min
RE: The PodcastWhat is gamification, and how it can transform your business with Kimba CooperKimba Cooper is a gamification specialist, who works with businesses to help them get results - ethically. If you don't know what gamification is, don't worry - she goes into it fully in the episode! But essentially, it's a fascinating motivation tool with so many applications in small business and general life too. If you want to see the world totally differently - press play!
2022-05-1943 min
RE: The PodcastWhat to do when sales are slowTumbleweeds in the sales department can be scary, and the default reactions can be panic and or despair. These are totally understandable reactions, but today we wanted to give you a helping hand with some other things to do when the going gets tough and sales are slow - think of it as a virtual hug, with some whispered advice too!
2022-05-1238 min
RE: The PodcastHow to find your tone of voice (and how it helps)Do you know your brand's tone of voice? Have you ever thought about it? Having an idea of your tone of voice can make it a lot easier to write content, copy, captions and more for your business, and it can even help your visuals too! Here's how you can find it...
2022-05-0550 min
RE: The PodcastWorking with your cycle and nourishing your body, with Le'Nise Brothers from Eat Love MoveIn today’s episode, we have the absolute pleasure of chatting to Le’Nise Brothers, founder of Eat Love Move. As the author of You Can Have A Better Period (and host of the Period Story podcast), yoga teacher at Frame, and registered nutritionist, we knew we wanted to chat to her all about holistic health as small business owners (and, just as, human beings!) A huge part of what she talked about was menstrual cycle syncing, and she blew our tiny minds with her wisdom. Prepare yourself - now dive right in!
2022-04-2844 min
RE: The PodcastThe easy way to make your website work for you, with Alice Writes CopyToday we welcome website designer and copywriter Alice Writes Copy to talk all things websites! Alice has a holistic approach to website design that blew our minds (in the best way). It was so good, in fact, that we nearly didn't edit this podcast in time to release it, instead very nearly choosing to just implement her wisdom on our own sites. But we didn't do that, because we love you!!! Alice gave us an overview of how your business works in a lifestyle-first way, and 3 top tips to takeaway too.
2022-04-2143 min
RE: The PodcastWhy we're calling time on productivity hacks as we know themAh, productivity - you're a cruel mistress. As two small business owners who love learning and getting the most out of every day, for so long we've been searching for productivity hacks that will finally allow us to perfect our day. But we've decided we're calling time on 'productivity' as we know it: and instead of focusing on maximising output, we're gonna focus on maximising input. Instead of doing the most, we're gonna do what you can, and have fun with it. Here's how we're doing it!
2022-04-1439 min
RE: The PodcastWhat to do if content creation is getting you down at the momentContent creation can be stressful at the best of times, but at the moment you might be feeling some definite ~ vibes ~ where it's feeling even worse!! Today we're chatting all about what to do when it feels like that: how to still show up for your business (if you want to), in a way that feels good for you (which is a must-do!) We talked to some of our brilliant podcast pals, including Vix Meldrew, Elizabeth Stiles, Nerrisa Pratt, Alice Benham, and Laura-Jane Illustrations, for their thoughts too.
2022-04-071h 04
RE: The PodcastHow to check in with yourself and ask the important questions, with Sasha Glasgow from Frank+FeelTo round off the first podcast section of this year, we finished with one of our favourite people in the whole entire world: Sasha Glasgow from Frank+Feel. She's a writer and host of journaling workshops, and we had the pleasure of chatting all about journaling, morning routines, and how she looks out for the prompts and words that resonate. Sasha was frank, heartfelt, and brilliant - we hope you love it as much as we do!
2022-02-2445 min
RE: The PodcastRunning a soulful, tender-hearted business, with Gentle Visibility Coach Suzy DarkeIf you often look at the world of business coaching and advice, and think - but this just doesn't feel like it's ME - then we think you'll love this episode. As a gentle visibility coach, Suzy Darke helps women run soulful, tender-hearted small businesses that want to connect and make impact in a way that works for them. Suzy is full to the brim with brilliant analogies, permission slips, and wisdom to help small business life seeming not only manageable, but magical too, without having to ever sell your soul. @suzydarke suzydarke.co.uk
2022-02-1747 min
RE: The PodcastSelf-Care, Creativity, and Building Community with Laura Jane IllustrationsToday we're joined by lovely Laura Jane, of Laura Jane Illustrations & Hello Happee. We chat all about how a personal interest in self-care led to 270k people following her on instagram for her mindful creativity and illustration (spoiler alert: it's wholesome af.) But it's also real, and amongst other things she introduces us to her idea of restorative self-care and energetic self-care. Looking for an audio hug? This is it!
2022-02-1053 min
RE: The PodcastProfit First Applied In Real Life (Aka in Rachel's Business)We know, we know. You can't believe your eyes! Finally, the episode about Profit First has finally landed! Well, just you wait til your ears get round to it...we hope you enjoy it! We've mentioned Mike Michalowicz's Profit First many a time on the podcast, but today we deepdive on how Rachel implemented it in her biz as a real life case study, and how it's helped transform her business finance. LET'S GO! You can get Profit First as both a book an audiobook, if you want to look into it yourself.
2022-02-0343 min
RE: The PodcastShould you be considering wholesale to grow your business? With Therese Ørtenblad of Small Business CollaborativeSay hello to today's guest, the wholesale wizard - otherwise known as Therese Ørtenblad, founder of Small Business Collaborative! If you're curious about whether wholesale would work as a next step for your small business, she has the answer. We chatted about what types of business suit wholesale best, how to get started, and how to avoid some of the pitfalls. Plus, why Therese thinks it's an ideal way to sell if you're an introvert! Follow Therese at @small_business_collaborative & follow us @businessproposalpodcast
2022-01-2733 min
RE: The PodcastThe reality of having multiple strands to your business, with Bargello author Nerrisa PrattSound the returning guest klaxon! Nerrisa Pratt is back on the pod. We first had her on as the founder of creative PR company Untld Project, but today she's come back as serial crafter, sewist, and founder of the Bargello Edit. We had a really wonderful chat with her all about the creation and publication of her book (oh yeah, did we mention she has a craft book? *Nails emoji*), how she uses craft in her life, and the boundaries she's putting in place as an industrious multi-hyphenate in big bad 2022. We talk about the importance of your own...
2022-01-201h 00
RE: The PodcastWhat personality tests & types can tell you about your businessWhether you grew up on the business book fodder of the 90s and 00s or the Buzzfeed quizzes of the 00s and 10s - we're all gluttons for finding out our personality types. We share our results from 4 different personality tests, and discuss the valuable insights for our business that we got from each - as well as the limitations of what they offered us. Take the tests yourself and let us know what you get! Sparketype test 16 Personalities The Enneagram Keirsey's Four Temperaments
2022-01-1341 min
RE: The PodcastCelebrating YOUR 2021 wins! #SmallBizmasHappy New Year! 2022, here we, here we, here we go... Before we kick off the new year proper, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on 2021 and the Small Bizmas Party we hosted in December alongside our brill small biz pal, Alice Benham. Today the 3 of us are listening to the wins you recorded for us at the event, and taking some time to celebrate everything YOU achieved in such a challenging year. Thanks so much our amazing guests - we can't wait to see where 2022 takes you! https://www.hu...
2022-01-071h 01
RE: The PodcastThe biggest perspective shifts of our small business livesFor the FINAL episode of 2021, we thought we'd hand the decision making over to you! Last week we asked for your subject requests, and lovely listener Hanna asked us to talk about some of the instances when our perspectives on something totally shifted over time. We talk about starting new, scary projects, talking to camera, presenting in workshops, slimming offerings down, going back to learning, organising ourselves and more: basically, some of the most seismic things that have changed for us in our entire business lives! Grab your tickets for Small Bizmas here!
2021-11-2538 min
RE: The PodcastReflecting on 2021 and looking forward to 2022In this chunk's - and 2021's - penultimate episode, we thought we'd have a bit of a sentimental one reflecting on the year gone by, and look at what it brought us and how we felt it went. Then, we thought we'd look forward to 2022, and what we're hoping it will bring! Plus, for each half we took a prompt from the Goodbye 2021, Hello 2022 journal from Project Love (out now.) Grab your tickets for Small Bizmas 2021 here Plus, please email us thebusinessproposalpodcast@gmail.com to suggest next week's episode topic - the final of this y...
2021-11-1848 min
RE: The PodcastYou are invited to SMALL BIZMAS! Tickets available nowIt’s been a long couple of years for us business owners -- the elf-employed if you will! We're SO proud of everything you’ve achieved and with that in mind, we’ve decided to throw a party for small business owners who want a chance to relax and unwind with the people who well and truly GET it. So join us, Rachel Waring & Ellie Kime, alongside our pal Alice Benham, fellow business owner and podcaster who lives and breathes small business ownership, for an evening of food, drink, music, activities, a Big Fat Quiz Of The...
2021-11-1702 min
RE: The PodcastGetting ready for Black Friday: Small Business Approaches & AlternativesWith Black Friday (and Black Thursday, and Cyber Monday, and all the crew) just round the corner, you might be thinking about your sales strategy. Discount codes, money off, slashed prices - these are all the traditional ways big businesses advertise on Black Friday. But is this the way it has to be for small businesses too? We chat about the pros and cons of Black Friday, as well as some alternatives you might want to try instead (if you want to opt in at all, that is. If you want to opt out - we totally understand too!)
2021-11-1134 min
RE: The PodcastSelf Care for Creatives with Nina Elegba of Recess LivingWe're huge fans of Nina & Recess Living, so we had pretty high expectations when we interviewed her - which she absolutely smashed! We could have chatted all day (and it probs felt like we did - sorry Nina) about her approach to self-care for creatives, mindfulness, and 'meditation for do-ers'. If you're the kind of person who finds it hard to sit still but knows they need to spend time relaxing, you're gonna love this episode and all the gems of wisdom Nina brought to it!
2021-11-0441 min
RE: The PodcastHow to stay enthusiastic about your businessHARK! What's this? Is it a bird, is it a plane? No! It's FINALLY an episode on enthusiasm from Ellie?! To celebrate the launch of her VORACIOUS magazine Kickstarter campaign, The Enthusiast herself thought she'd chat about how to stay enthusiastic about your business. When you do what you love, it can be easy to think your enthusiasm will always be there - and then if it wanes slightly (which is totally natural) it can be really scary. So how can you keep that fire burnin'? You can preorder VORACIOUS here!
2021-10-2850 min
RE: The PodcastNeurodiversity in the workplace, and how to work with your brain with Daniel Aherne from Adjust ServicesCan you hear Rachel's squeals from here? Because it's BRAIN STUFF TIME! This week we're delighted to be chatting to Daniel Aherne, founder of Adjust Services, whose mission is to start the Neurodiversity conversation in every workplace. They focus specifically on ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia & Dyspraxia, but this episode is a must listen for everyone on how to work with your own brain, and how to make life easier for your neurodiverse colleagues too! adjustservices.co.uk
2021-10-2142 min
RE: The PodcastHow do you know when it's time for a brand refresh? with Aiza from Studio CoyaToday we're joined by the wonderful Aiza, founder of Studio Coya, to discuss rebranding - how do you know when it's time? How do you go about it? What's the difference between a refresh and a full rebrand? Plus Aiza brought alllll the food metaphors (bring snacks!) and Rachel used the word "squeeze" about 250000000 times. ENJOY!
2021-10-1439 min
RE: The PodcastHarnessing Those Fresh Start FeelsWE'RE BACK! And, just like The Lonely Island, we're on a BOAT. We were thrilled to record this episode on The Boat Pod in Little Venice, where we were really leaning into the fresh start feeling of this time of year. New podcast block, new quarter, not-quite-new season BUT new weather as the temperature drops - so we decided to apply a little back-to-school vibin' to our businesses!
2021-10-0749 min
RE: The PodcastA love letter to you, dear listenersAnd an update as we take a slightly earlier than planned month off from the shopoddypoddy.
2021-08-1909 min
RE: The PodcastPreventing (and treating) burnout as a business owner with Katie PhillipsTODAY we had an absolute treat talking to Katie Phillips, a coach & trainer specialising in helping business owners combat, come back from, and ultimately prevent burnout. With personal experience of burnout, from the minor to the major, Katie helps ambitious but stressed people protect their brilliant brains. Whether you've burnt out before, you're on the brink of it now or you know it could be round the corner, Katie gives us some tips on how to craft a life that doesn't allow for it!
2021-08-1239 min
RE: The PodcastOur top tips for conquering live videoLive video has many formats: instagram lives, facebook lives, workshops in real time, and more. It's such a powerful tool for your business, but for so many business owners it can feel absolutely terrifying - so how can you get over the fear & get started on it? We chat through our tips and what's helped us from the early days (of nearly accidentally showing our bum on camera) to now (going live without a second's thought.)
2021-07-2943 min
RE: The PodcastJFDI July - The Power Of Sometimes Just Doing The F'ing ThingEllie's pushing ahead with her self-coined JFDI July - so warning, there's swearing from the very titular top of this episode! And today we thought we'd talk more about the whole idea of Just F'ing Doing The Thing. Why do we having to-do lists bursting with items that we simply cannot tick off? Why do we avoid doing the little things that we know will make us feel better? How can we try and get into the practice of just getting them done? How can we manage our time more effectively?
2021-07-2239 min
RE: The PodcastThe Power of Candid Conversations, with Fi Grayson of can.did.Pretty much the last thing we did pre-p*ndemic last year was go to one of (then) she can she did's Midweek Mingles - and now, 16 months later, we had the pleasure of chatting to founder Fi on the pod. Since then, she's rebranded to can.did. (well that rhyme is satisfying), in the process launching a networking platform that focuses on the power of honest conversations with the people who want to see you thrive. We talked about transparency in business and how to have these tough convos. Thank you for chatting Fi! @meetcandid m...
2021-07-1552 min
RE: The PodcastWhat it's like going into business with your best friend, with Gemma and Kelly from Songbird SessionsThis interview was a loooong time in the scheduling, and we're so so glad we finally got to sit down with the wonderful Gemma and Kelly from Songbird Sessions, and talk about what it's like to go into business with your best friend. We loved hearing all about how they started, what's made it work, and how singing prepared them for their next chapter together, plus how their story both reflected and diverged from ours (not only the obvious divergence being...we can't sing!) And speaking of, MOST EXCITINGLY we've also got some of their gorgeous singing in the e...
2021-07-0851 min
RE: The PodcastLiving with the cycles and seasons of business owningWelcome to Season 4! Hurrah! GOD we're happy to see ya. We've clearly had a very reflective month off, as we return with a chat all about the cyclical and seasonal nature of owning a business. All inspired by a chat about how we need to stop beating ourselves up when we don't post on Pinterest/instagram, we talk about the natural cycles, structural cycles and more that are at play in entrepreneurial life.
2021-07-0134 min
The Creative Productive PodcastEllie Kime on Being an EnthusiastBack at it with another amazing guest the enthusiast herself Ellie Kime! I met Ellie at an event in London (attending events in London is a very rare occurrence for me and a massive stroke of luck in my opinion that I met Ellie at one) and I was instantly obsessed with her passion for being well... passionate! I loved recording this episode Ellie is just so much fun and we get talking about hobbies and the dangers of trying to monetise your interests. Hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording!Ellie's Links:Instagram...
2021-06-1437 min
RE: The PodcastHow to kickstart your business with help from your friends: Patchwork's Olivia Knight on New Business ShowersNot that we have an overinflated sense of self-worth, but with a month off looming ahead of us, this last episode is the equivalent of the Pyramid Stage's Sunday Headliner at Worthy Farm. Luckily, our brilliant guest today is more than worthy: Olivia Knight, founder of Patchwork, came to talk to us (virtually) about the concept of new business showers. Why don't we celebrate business milestones like we celebrate life milestones? Well, with Patchwork and a lil help from your pals, we absolutely can. And should. And will! Check out Patchwork here.
2021-05-2746 min
RE: The PodcastCome BTS with us at our branding and content photoshootIn this episode, we thought we'd bring you behind the scenes of our branding and content creation shoot, which we're having done right now in real time! It's been something we've been dreaming of doing for a while, and today's the day - so we wanted to explain the inspiration, the logistics, and the planning that's gone into it...
2021-05-2034 min
RE: The PodcastLimiting Beliefs with Anna DunleavyToday we chat to self belief business coach Anna Dunleavy about limiting beliefs. It's a word we've heard bandied about on the 'gram so much recently - but what are they? And how do we cultivate self belief as business owners in the face of them?
2021-05-1334 min
RE: The PodcastThe Inclusive Hashtag Strategy You Need with WhimsicellaYOU ASKED AND WE LISTENED! And selfishly thought about what we know *we* need, and boy the answer is Ella Nobre-Watts of Whimsicella. As a copywriter and social media expert, she noticed a gaping hole in the hashtag strategy of innovative, creative, forward-thinking businesses. So, she created a diverse hashtag database of over 2,000 (!!!). We chatted to her about general best practices with hashtags, what she looks for in a good'un, and how the idea of the database came about. You can get the database here and follow Ella here.
2021-05-0634 min
RE: The PodcastThe past jobs we've had, and what they taught usToday's episode is for those of you who, like Ellie, are nosey about people's past jobs. We rattle through the positions we had before we got to today's point on our career journeys, and discuss what we can see that we learnt from each experience, with the beauty of time, space, and that ol' chestnut of hindsight. Though it may not have felt like it at the time, each job taught us a different lesson or skill that we've carried through to our work today - some more than others!
2021-04-291h 01
The Enthusiast & CoElle Bower Johnston: Radical Embodiment, Mushrooms, And Being ConnectedHELLO FOLKS, and Ellies of the world unite! Back after my mini hiatus (fellow old time One Direction fans...I feel the pain in that word too), I'm thrilled to be chatting to Elle Bower Johnston, the founder of Another Practice. Elle teaches radical embodiment to help people tune into their bodies, listen to their intuition and 'reattach their bodies to their head' - hell knows I need her in my life, as my tendency to go 'all in' on stuff means I don't have any sense of grounding. We also chatted about her love of mushrooms (it's a...
2021-04-2736 min
RE: The PodcastAuthenticity, originality, and the creative thievery of inspiration with Jess and Nat from Mac + MooreWe had a HOOT chatting to Jess and Nat, the dynamic duo & ultimate dream team behind the award-winning Mac & Moore. At the start of this year they started a Clubhouse series called Creative Thieves, based on a Jim Jarmusch quote about authenticity, originality, and where we get inspiration from, and we loved that idea so much we wanted to chat about it. We may also have got exceptionally giddy at talking to TWO whole people on the Zoom room... You can see their website here, follow them on instagram here and twitter here.
2021-04-2251 min
RE: The PodcastHow to increase engagement on your social media posts (without much algorithm chat)Over the years our relationships with our social media accounts have evolved - where once we were obsessed with likes, we're now slightly less attached to those vanity metrics, and prefer to focus on engagement because it's where the real community lies. Today we're talking through some different ways to maximise your presence on these apps and increase your engagement on social media - but we promise, no hacking the algorithm chat!
2021-04-1548 min
RE: The PodcastHow should we focus our time as business owners?On the podcast before we've talked about how best to manage our time, but today we zoom out even further - on how to decide what to focus our precious hours on in the first place. Being a business owner is having to wear 25000 hats all at once, so which are the most important?! We chat through what we do to make sense of it all.
2021-04-0839 min
RE: The PodcastWhy we so often overlook uncomfortable action feeling...well...uncomfortableHey friends! Did you miss us? We missed you FOR SURE. For the first episode back after our mini self-imposed break, we thought we'd check in with what you've missed (spoiler alert: nothing much, we're still in a pandemic) and some of the deeper mindset shifts we've dealt with in the past few weeks. Rachel analyses what her (very!) successful launch taught her to take forward, and Ellie muses on the foundational mindset work that's always at play when you're a business owner.
2021-04-0146 min
The Enthusiast & CoHadeel Hassan: Being A Good Doctor, Running, and Living LifeToday's guest is the exceptional Hadeel Hassan, paediatric oncologist, ASICS Frontrunner, and, if I get my way, motivational speaker. Hadeel is a doctor (squared), an accomplished athlete, and an all round incredible human, and I loved hearing her chat about her enthusiasms as they were so wildly different from any of my own. Her view on life and how she treats her every day living were so inspiring, and I came away from it feeling so galvanised and ready to make the world a better place - I hope you love it too! You can follow Hadeel...
2021-03-2329 min
The Enthusiast & CoMélanie Johnsson: Illustration, Open Water, and Creativity in MotherhoodToday's episode is with Mélanie Johnsson, a freelance illustrator and creator of Spellbound Magazine, with a penchant for bright colours, good vibes, and eco-conscious messaging. I've been a fan of Mélanie's for a while now, so relished the chance to sit down with her (virtually) and ask what inspires her and what she's enthusiastic about! We chatted about her career as an illustrator and designer, her love for being near open water, and her need for creativity to always be involved in her life, as well as how excited she is about her imminent arrival. Yo...
2021-03-1030 min
RE: The PodcastBranding, your brand, and what the hell the difference is with strategic designer Dominique from DmarzdesignsI know we say this all the time but hoooo boy do we have a treat for you today. Today, we're joined by the wonderful Dominique from Dmarz Designs, a designer who specialises in strategy-driven branding, website design and handlettering for smaller businesses. Basically, Dominique is an expert in an area we have absolutely no idea about, but we desperately want to know more about - and she definitely delivered. We chatted about what a brand is, what it does for you, how it differs from your branding, some easy mistakes to fix, quick tips to improve your brand...
2021-02-2541 min
The Enthusiast & CoOlive Pometsey: Writing, Dancefloors and Friends and FamilyOlive Pometsey is currently the Junior Digital Editor at British GQ, and her writing is some of my very, very favourite. Whether she's bringing us takes on culture, technology, fashion, or Mariah Carey - all important cornerstones of modern life, don't @ me - her brilliance seeps through every line. I loved chatting to her about her journey into writing, her love of dancefloors and festivals, and the importance of friends and family keeping us grounded and connected. You can follow Olive on instagram @olivepometsey
2021-02-2340 min
RE: The Podcast2021 Pinterest Updates: what do we need to know?Today's episode is a juicy one with our resident Pinterest Fangirl Rachel letting us in on all the latest updates on the platform, advising how we can implement their advice and top tips, and helping make Pinterest work wonders for our businesses. You can sign up for Rachel's Pinterest training here
2021-02-1851 min
The Enthusiast & CoZena Birch: Celebration, A Sense of Occasion, and Finding Joy in Everything (Even the devastating)TODAAAAY I am joined by one of my favourite people in the entire world: Zena Birch, Humanist Celebrant. Zena is a bottle of champagne in human form: effervescent, bubbly, luxurious, and one of the greatest things in life. It's quite daunting writing this description, because her way with words is so marvellous: and I loved listening to them as she gave a super honest and beautifully, generously raw insight into her enthusiasm for tradition, communing, creating a sense of occasion, and being alive and getting older. You can find Zena on instagram @zenabirchweddings, and at z...
2021-02-0946 min
The Enthusiast & CoSoeuf Shop: D-egg-cor, antiques shopping and a better futureHELLO and welcome to Ep 1 of Season 2 of The Enthusiast & Co! For today's episode I'm joined by Sophie, founder of Soeuf Shop, the egg-based decor brand taking your instagram feed by storm. Anyone who combines crafting, a love of food and a love of puns is already an excellent human in my eyes, so I loved talking to Sophie about finding her style this year, doing what's right, and her hope for a better future. You can see her brilliantly egg-centric work & grab one for yourself from Soeuf Shop
2021-01-2637 min
The Enthusiast & CoWelcome back to The Enthusiast & Co Season 2!HURRAH! The Enthusiast & Co podcast is returning in January 2021, with more fortnightly episodes chatting to people about what they're enthusiastic about in work, life and play. Enthusiasm is still key - maybe now more so than ever - so I'm so excited to get back to chatting to a whole host of brilliant people. In the meantime, come and find me on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/theenthusiastandco and sign up to my newsletter at https://www.theenthusiast.co
2021-01-0600 min
The Enthusiast & CoDaisy & Liv Tinker from A South London Maker's Market: Supporting Small Business & Loving Where You LiveToday I've got my first double whammy of guests on the podcast - the lovely Daisy and Liv Tinker, founders of A South London Makers' Market and A South London Style. Double the guests, of course, means double the love and lols, and I had such a wonderful time chatting to Daisy & Liv all about their mission to Shop Small & Spread Joy! You can see their latest market updates on instagram @asouthlondonmakersmarket !
2020-09-2942 min
The Enthusiast & CoJackie Adedeji: People, Making The Most Of Everything, And Making Pals in Uber PoolsTODAY IS SUCH A TREAT - I have the wonderful Jackie Adedeji, podcaster, columnist and presenter, on the podcast today. But what I can't adequately put into words here is Jackie's ENERGY that she brings to everyday, and certainly brought to this episode. We discussed her enthusiasm for people, and how amazing we are in our similarities and our differences; her penchant for making the most of everything in life; and how much she loves chatting to new people and learning about them (including in Uber Pools.) I defy you to listen to this and not feel MEGA energised...
2020-09-1536 min
The Enthusiast & CoJamie Spafford from SORTEDFood: Cooking, conversation and communityI basically had to hyperventilate into a brown paper bag just before this recording, that's how excited I was about interviewing the lovely Jamie Spafford, co-founder of SORTEDFood. What started out as a humble Youtube channel and 4 guys wanting to learn more about cooking has now amassed 2.4m subscribers (no biggy) and over 600 million views (similarly, no biggy...), and grown to include apps, cookbooks, and an online club for foodies everywhere. And, if I may say so myself, it's crystal clear and such a delight that cooking, community and (dare I say) enthusiasm are still at the heart of...
2020-09-0128 min
The Enthusiast & CoNina Chang: Not So Obvious Career Paths, Creativity and LondonToday's episode is with Nina Chang, founder of sewing pattern shop Nina Lee London and The Career Girl, where she features inspiring interviews with women to inspire out-of-the-box career thinking. I knew I was going to love chatting to Nina before our interview, but I don't think I realised quite just how much. I wanted to do a Dale and Brennan moment - "Did we just become best friends?!" We discussed not so obvious career paths (especially pertinent at the moment, perhaps), creativity, empowering women, and loving where you live. I defy you to listen to this episode and...
2020-08-1840 min
The Enthusiast & CoVicky Graham: Donuts, Old Cookbooks and Passionate PeopleThis week I have a national treasure on the podcast - Vicky Graham, the founder of eponymous Vicky's Donuts, author of DONUTS, and general human ray of sunshine. As Sammy Davis Junior famously sang, she gets up at sunrise, sprinkles on some dough, covers it in chocolate and a miracle or two. I've been a huge fan of Vicky's for years - who else can make a donut look like a tennis ball? Or like a fried egg? WHO??? - so getting her on the podcast was a really lovely experience. We chatted donuts (obviously), creativity, the joys of...
2020-08-0434 min
The Enthusiast & CoTamu Thomas: Everyday Joy, Roller-Skating and Mid-Life Crises? More Like Mid Life RememberingToday, I have the guest of all guests gracing The Enthusiast & Co podcast! I am absolutely honoured to be chatting to Tamu Thomas, founder of Live Three Sixty - transformational somatic coach, inspirational speaker and writer. Tamu prioritises joy as a verb, not a noun, and encourages us to seek it in the everyday, working particularly with women around the age of 40 to reclaim their joy and start living. She's also incredibly real about how it sits with the other, gnarlier, parts of the human experience, and how it all fits together. Whether you're 40, 24, 84 or anywhere in between, I...
2020-07-2138 min
The Enthusiast & CoSacha Judd: Fandoms, Diversity in Tech, and How the Two MeetToday I had the absolute honour of speaking to Sacha Judd, the author of and person behind some of my very favourite pieces of thinking that I've ever seen on this here internet. Sacha writes and presents about fandoms, the passions people have, and how these intersect with the world of technology and its workspaces. After watching her talks (linked below) I was so thrilled to have the chance to chat to her about her enthusiasms, and hear what wisdom she has about them - ironically I was quite fangirly myself, as you may well hear. Enjoy! ...
2020-07-0737 min
The Enthusiast & CoCharlotte Sweet-Williams: Bespoke Fashion, Taking Time For Yourself and Doing What You LoveToday we have the pastel princess, the lilac legend, the real-life Rapunzel that is Charlotte Sweet-Williams, founder of Sewn Right, the Fashion Sewing Professionals. I first met Charlotte when I worked at a bridal dress shop in 2017, and I've admired her ever since. As a young business owner , I loved chatting to her about her enthusiasms at work and those newly found outside of work, and sharing the joy of doing what you love as a career. Find Sewn Right here and follow them at @sewnright You can also check out Rowan's beautiful wedding dress...
2020-06-2336 min
The Enthusiast & CoSasha, Frank + Feel: Self trust over self doubt, writing, and creativity and curiosityIf I may say so myself, today's episode is brilliant: a soothing balm and fire up your backside all in one. And I can say that myself because actually, it's nothing to do with what I brought to the table, and instead everything to do with what my incredible guest Sasha brought to the table. Sasha is the founder of Frank + Feel, where she serves us RemindHers and uses her incredibly captivating words to - in her own said words - 'encourage women to live lives steered by self-trust over self-doubt, shrinking, settling or sacrifice'. It was an absolute...
2020-06-1638 min
The Enthusiast & Co#podcastblackoutToday I am participating in the Podcast Blackout - instead of an episode, I'm reading out the names of the black people who've been murdered by the police in the US & UK. Please consider donating to: George Floyd's Memorial Fund Reclaim The Block Black Visions Collective Campaign Zero Black Lives Matter You can learn more via: Nova Reid Anti-racism resources 75 Things White People Can Do For Racial Justice Elle Osili Wood's thread on how we can actually...
2020-06-0203 min
RE: The PodcastFINALLY: We talk Trello, why we love it and 4 ways to use itFINALLY IT IS HAPPENING TO US, RIGHT IN FRONT OF OUR FACE - We're talking about Trello! You'll have heard us wang on about Trello before - in fact, maybe we should do a Trello count - because we use it all the time to organise our time (and lives!) It's genuinely changed how we can run our businesses, and so we today we run through what it is (a project management tool), why Ellie used to hate it and how Rachel indoctrinated her, and 4 ways to use it. (Though really the possibilities are endless!)
2020-05-2845 min
The Enthusiast & CoFrancesca, The London Loom: Weaving, Writing, Chicken Soup and Barbra StreisandToday's guest chez Enthusiast is the fabulous Francesca Kletz, the founder of The London Loom and author of the world's funniest craft book, Weave This. Francesca is colour, creativity and chutzpah wrapped up in one marvellous ball - we discussed her weaving achievements (achweavements? I'll work on it) and her passion for writing; her focus on picking up hobbies that aren't the same as the hobby she's turned into her job; her colourful flat and her love for cooking (including the nicest sounded pitta I've ever heard) and why being Jewish is one of her biggest enthusiasms. Oh, and...
2020-05-261h 17
The Enthusiast & CoPip Jolley: The Female Economy, Vintage Fashion, and Doing What Makes You HappyPip Jolley is a woman who doesn't do things by halves. Whether it's vintage fashion, mid century interiors, the colour orange or supporting the female economy, Pip does things with such passion and enthusiasm that I knew I HAD to get her on the podcast! One of the things I love most about her is her authenticity and willingness to share what she's up to, so we had a really lovely chat - and an especially pertinent one for the current climate, where Pip discusses her evolving relationship with hobbies and how she spends her time. Follow...
2020-05-1934 min
The Enthusiast & CoKasey Robinson: consultancy, period chat and what we can produce from darknessSurprise! Due to popular demand (you're all absolutely BRILLIANT) I'm coming at you weekly during lockdown. And today's episode is exceptional, with Kasey Robinson. Kasey is a facilitator in equality and inclusion work and the founder of Proud Of My Period. We chatted all about how one can be seemingly enthusiastic about perceived 'negative' topics. She discussed her love of the OMG moments in pupils and workshop attendees, her burgeoning enthusiasm for period chat and self-care, and a quote that I can't get over - that she's enthusiastic about what we can produce from darkness. OOOFT!
2020-05-1243 min
The Enthusiast & CoLucy Ford: Creativity, Boybands and Being A Positive ForceThis week I speak to the wonderful Lucy Ford, showbiz reporter turned social content creator (for Netflix, no less) and radio presenter, but constantly Extremely Online™️ person. Lucy is one of my very favourite people on the internet for her nuanced and insightful thoughts on online culture, and we discussed our shared love of boybands, creativity, being a positive force and - I couldn't help myself - the day she gave Reese Witherspoon her scented dissertation. Follow Lucy on twitter @lucyj_ford
2020-05-0541 min
The Enthusiast & CoEmily Garland: Gingerbread, Gamalan, and Living on a HouseboatEmily Garland is the founder of Maid of Gingerbread, making her official title gingerbread architect. But if giant life-size gingerbread houses, clocks and more wasn't enough, Emily is the self-described Queen of Niche. Among other things, she regularly plays Balinese Gamalan and lives on a houseboat, and does all of these things with unfaltering enthusiasm - it was a joy to chat to her and discuss all of the incredibly interesting spokes of her life! @gingerbreadmaid Maid of Gingerbread
2020-04-2144 min
The Enthusiast & CoCharlotte Jacklin: Millennial meets Good Housekeeping meets Which?In this episode I spoke to everyone's favourite instagrammer, Charlotte Jacklin. She describes herself as millennial meets Good Housekeeping meets Which? magazine, which is an absolutely perfect explanation of the role she plays in our lives - Charlotte has taken influencing and content creation to a whole new stratosphere. She has a magic ability to make the everyday exciting and extraordinary - whilst also never sugarcoating it. We talked about all of her enthusiasms: taking beautiful photos, creativity, play, honesty, being told you're 'too much' and so much more! @charlottejacklin Charlotte Jacklin ...
2020-04-2130 min
The Enthusiast & CoAlice Gabb: Hand Lettering, Solo Travelling and Using Language for a Better WorldAlice Gabb is a handlettering artist and banner maker based in Hackney. With a signature wonky and wonderful, perfectly imperfect calligraphy style, Alice is absolutely 100% the right side of whimsical. We discussed so many of her passions and projects in this episode, including handlettering that isn't cookie-cutter, solo exploring, where to get cake in East London, kombucha, social justice, and protest banners. Find Alice at https://www.alicegabb.com and on instagram at @alicegabb
2020-04-2145 min
The Enthusiast & CoThe Enthusiast & Co TrailerThe Enthusiast & Co is a brand new podcast from, you guessed it, The Enthusiast, encouraging people to be more enthusiastic. One of the best feelings is to listen to people talking about what they're enthusiastic about, so I'll be joined by a host of different guests talking about what lights their fire; plus, I'll be discussing how best to be enthusiastic & use it in your day-to-day life. Coming soon!
2020-03-2601 min
RE: The PodcastWe're Slacking, Volume 4 - Demerara Sugar and Holiday Father ChristmasMidweek minutiae and humpday happenings from us over at virtual BPP HQ! Just a note - we discuss Father Christmas in this ep! So if you're listening out loud with kiddiwinks nearby, you might want to turn it down for a bit. (Full disclosure: Ellie is the ultimate Santa stan, so we don't say anything incriminating!)
2020-03-1814 min
RE: The PodcastWe're Slacking, Volume 3 - Why did Rocky climb that hill?Back with inane office chat round 3, featuring unusual restaurants, Cecilia performing some foley art, and why Ellie's an uncultured idiot when it comes to films.
2020-03-1714 min
RE: The PodcastAll the Apps & Programmes We Couldn't Run Our Business WithoutUnlike the other episodes in which we have somewhat merged into one hive mind, we come at this one from totally separate angles - Rachel, a digital pro, life organised by apps & programmes within an inch of its life, and Ellie, a creaky old analogue fart who still has to use a paper diary. Together, we chat through all the apps and programmes we couldn't run our business without, ranging from project management to social media scheduling to image editing to to-do-list-sorting. Only a couple are affiliate linked, so don't worry - we love each and every one from...
2020-02-2758 min
RE: The PodcastPurchasing with purpose with Luminary BakeryRemember how Rachel was when we we went to Pinterest? This is Ellie's version of that, as we interviewed the amazing Rachael and Emma from Luminary Bakery. Luminary Bakery are a social enterprise who help disadvantaged women by offering them a safe and professional environment to be supported, championed, and to provide them with skills training and paid employment via their bakery (and, as an aside, they make the most incredibly delicious cinnamon buns IN THE WORLD.) We chatted all about the Luminary story, and about how small businesses can do their bit in their own processes.
2020-01-2340 min
RE: The PodcastHow To Write An About Page You'll Be Proud OfToday we turned the tables slightly, with Rachel quizzing our very own Ellie The Wedding Enthusiast on how to write a good about page for your website! We cover style, substance, what to include and what not to include, and how to put it all together. Writing about pages can feel cringey and awkward, but we'll show you how to do it in a way that you'll not only feel proud to publish, but you'll want to shout from the rooftops.
2020-01-1658 min
RE: The PodcastWhy it feels like your marketing efforts are failing...Join us as we toboggan down the slope of self awareness together, and discuss why your marketing efforts might be failing (despite you working really hard on them). It sounds like the most depressing episode ever, but actually we think it’s rather uplifting, and we hope you do too. Special guest stars include Adele, Cecilia the cat, and Ellie’s allergies.
2019-11-2854 min
RE: The PodcastHow to Get the MOST out of a Wedding Fair - with Most CuriousWedding fairs are a really big part of the wedding world - but what are they? Why might you want to do one? How do you do it? And how do you make the most of them once you're in? We chat to Becky and Cat, the ladies behind A Most Curious Wedding Fair, the coolest wedding fair for style-savvy couples. Also Ellie - you might have heard of her - is part of the team too, so enjoy her half-asking, half-answering.
2019-10-031h 10
RE: The PodcastSEASON 1 TRAILERThanks so much for all of your love and support for Season 1, and what a first season it's been! From ideal customers, to money mindset, to content planning, to celebrating yourself - we've loved being your ear pals this season. Bereft at the thought of NO US for a while?! Don't worry, we'll be back in September, and we've got BIG PLANS. In the mean time, we'll still be around on the 'gram so feel free to catch up with us there: The Business Proposal Instagram Ellie's Instagram Rachel's Instagram
2019-07-0402 min