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The Life-Friendly Business Podcast For Female EntrepreneursEp 87 - Permission To PauseIn this episode of the Life Friendly Business podcast, Erin Thomas Wong discusses the often overlooked necessity of taking breaks as a solopreneur. She emphasises that rest is not a luxury but a crucial part of the business process, helping to prevent burnout and enhance creativity. Erin provides practical strategies for planning breaks, overcoming the fear of pausing, and embracing the idea that slowing down is essential for long-term success. She encourages listeners to give themselves permission to rest and assures them that their business will not fall apart if they take the time they need.2025-07-0909 min
The Life-Friendly Business Podcast For Female EntrepreneursEp 86 - Why Small Businesses Need Strategy TooIn this episode of the Life-Friendly Business podcast, Erin Thomas Wong discusses the misconception that strategy is only for larger businesses. She emphasises that even small businesses can benefit from strategic planning to ensure growth and alignment with personal values. Erin identifies common challenges faced by entrepreneurs, such as feeling overwhelmed and lacking direction, and offers practical steps to develop a strategic approach. She highlights the importance of intentional choices in marketing and visibility, encouraging listeners to embrace their role as CEOs of their businesses.Download the free Making Decisions With Clarity checklist www...2025-07-0214 min
The Life-Friendly Business Podcast For Female EntrepreneursEp 85 - Atomicon Takeaways 2025In this episode, Erin Thomas Wong shares her experiences and key takeaways from the Atomicon Sales and Marketing Conference. She emphasises the importance of bold asks, vulnerability in business, effective email marketing strategies, and the realities of online launches. Erin also discusses the significance of networking and community building among entrepreneurs, highlighting the value of personal connections and continuous learning.Speakers mentioned include Andrew & Pete, Fearne Cotton, Carrie Green, Laura Belgray, Geoff Ramm, Teresa Heath-Wareing and Suman Randhawa.Find out more about Atomicon here through this affiliate link Takeaways2025-06-2518 min
The Life-Friendly Business Podcast For Female EntrepreneursEp 84 - How to Keep Your Business Thriving This SummerIn this episode, Erin Thomas Wong shares valuable insights for female entrepreneurs on how to manage their businesses during the summer holidays while balancing family responsibilities. She emphasises the importance of planning ahead to ensure a thriving business in September, offering practical tips for maintaining visibility and nurturing client relationships during the quieter summer months. Erin encourages listeners to embrace the change of pace, allowing time for relaxation and creativity, while also being strategic about their business goals.For more support to help you nail the work/life balance, check out the website www.lifefriendlybusiness.com2025-06-1821 min
The Life-Friendly Business Podcast For Female EntrepreneursEp 83 - Riding the Storm: Navigating Business in Tough TimesIn this honest and compassionate episode, Erin Thomas Wong speaks directly to small business owners navigating the current economic challenges. She reassures listeners that they’re not alone in feeling like business is tough right now, and offers practical ways to regain focus and confidence. Erin explores the importance of refining your messaging, protecting your mindset, and leaning into the support of a like-minded community. With gentle encouragement, she reminds us that business naturally goes through cycles - and that small, intentional changes can make a big difference.Discover The Cocoon and the support av...2025-06-1116 min
Trash Talk"Steal Like an Artist"Erica and Erin dig into the creative cliché they actually love: “Steal like an artist.” Inspired by Austin Kleon’s book and a long lineage of remix-friendly wisdom, they explore the difference between influence and theft when both humans and AI borrow from what’s come beforeIf everything’s an echo, what makes something yours?Resources & Mentions:Austin Kleon → Steal Like an Artist → Also by Kleon: Show Your Work, Keep Going → Website: austinkleon.comJulia Cameron → The Artist’s Way → Known for: Morning Pages, creative recovery too...2025-06-1019 min
Live Life in Wander ModeWander with Money Motivator Erin Thompson - Invite Money Into Your LifeSend us a textIn this episode, I dive into a practical conversation about money with Erin Thompson, a mom of five and successful entrepreneur with multiple income sources. Erin shares her practical strategies on how to manage your time with family and friends while inviting more money into your life. We discuss the importance of shifting your money mindset, the power of abundance, and how to transform financial stress into financial opportunities. Erin introduces us to her comprehensive resource for identifying various income streams and understanding their returns on investment. If you're curious about how to...2025-06-0526 min
The Life-Friendly Business Podcast For Female EntrepreneursEp 82 - Double The Passion: Building Two Businesses That Light You UpIn this episode of the Life Friendly Business podcast, Erin Thomas Wong speaks with Claire Richards, an award-winning will writer and owner of a raffia business. They discuss Claire's journey into both businesses, the importance of humour in serious conversations, and the necessity of having a will in place. Claire shares insights on managing two distinct businesses, marketing strategies, and the importance of community and support for entrepreneurs. The conversation emphasizes the balance between work and personal life, and offers valuable advice for aspiring business owners.TakeawaysClaire Richards is an award-winning will...2025-06-0440 minTrash Talk"Happiness is a Choice" with William DaviesIf happiness is a choice, let’s talk about who gets to choose it, and who’s just trying to survive a system that tells them it’s their fault they’re miserable.Erica and Erin are joined by William Davies, political economist, author of The Happiness Industry, and one of the sharpest critics of how governments and corporations turned happiness into a metric, a mandate, and a market. Together, they dig into the cultural scaffolding behind our obsession with happiness: where it comes from, who benefits, and what it’s costing us.Connect wit...2025-06-0331 min
The Life-Friendly Business Podcast For Female EntrepreneursEp 81 - The Power of CEO TimeIn this episode of The Life Friendly Business podcast, Erin Thomas Wong discusses the concept of 'CEO Time' - a dedicated time for business owners to step back, strategize, and prioritise their tasks for the week ahead. She emphasizes the importance of being proactive rather than reactive, and how this practice can lead to greater productivity and a more balanced approach to running a business. Erin shares her personal experiences and practical tips for implementing CEO Time effectively, encouraging listeners to take control of their schedules and make strategic decisions that align with their business goals.2025-05-2814 min
The P-I-G: Stories of Life, Love, Loss & LegacyRooted in Love and Legacy: The Unexpected Gift of KatieWhat happens when someone walks into your life and helps rebuild the very foundation grief once tore apart?Nearly 30 years ago, Katie (Hines) Thomas entered our lives not to replace what had been lost—but to hold space for all of it. In this deeply personal Mother’s Day episode, we sit down with our stepmom, Katie, and reflect on the three decades of love, loss, and legacy that have shaped our big, beautiful “family bush.”From the sudden loss of her in-laws and the death of her first child to the heartbreak of divor...2025-05-211h 40
The Life-Friendly Business Podcast For Female EntrepreneursEp 80 - Branding With HeartIn this episode of Erin Thomas Wong interviews brand designer Ellie Bowie, who shares her unique approach to branding and her business journey. They discuss the importance of understanding brand values, the need for authenticity in messaging, and how creativity thrives on rest and reflection. Ellie emphasizes the significance of taking time to explore one's business identity and the role of intentional content creation in attracting the right clients. The conversation highlights the challenges of balancing creativity with business management and the necessity of self-leadership in the entrepreneurial journey.Ellie Bowie is the creative...2025-05-2130 minTrash Talk"The Universe Has Your Back."Erica and Erin trace this phrase from its New Age roots to its Instagram glow-up, digging into how “the universe” became a rebranded higher power for people who’d rather not talk about God. What looks like faith might actually be a filter for avoidance, especially when it’s used to explain away failure or justify a $10K group program that never delivered.From prosperity gospel to “trust the process” culture, they ask: Is this cliche (belief) helping people heal, or is it a cosmic cop-out?2025-05-2016 min
The Life-Friendly Business Podcast For Female EntrepreneursEp 79 - The Truth About Online Business SuccessIn this insightful conversation, Teresa Heath-Wareing shares her journey from a corporate marketing career to becoming a successful online Marketing & Business Growth Strategic Coach. She discusses the realities of online business, including the importance of understanding conversion rates, pricing strategies, and the ongoing nature of self-doubt. Teresa emphasizes the need for resilience and support in the entrepreneurial journey, while also redefining success beyond monetary gains. Her insights provide valuable guidance for aspiring entrepreneurs navigating the complexities of the online business landscape.Teresa is an international best-selling author, award-winning speaker, TEDx speaker, podcaster of a...2025-05-1438 minTrash Talk"Be Your Best Self"You know that phrase, “Be your best self”? This episode rips it wide open: from its shiny, self-help packaging to the industrial shame complex underneath.Erica and Erin are joined by media scholar Laurie Ouellette to break down how makeover reality shows (Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, The Biggest Loser, Wife Swap, etc.) didn’t just make for good TV; they quietly rewired our ideas about help, worthiness, and personal responsibility. What we mistake for glow-ups, might be about control.Find out more about Laurie Ouellette…Buy one of her books: https://bookshop.org/contribut...2025-05-1322 min
The P-I-G: Stories of Life, Love, Loss & LegacyPerspective, Impact, Grace: How Hope Became a Family MissionHow do you survive the death of your husband, then one child... and then another? How do you hold on to hope when your own children are battling the same rare genetic cancer that took their father?In this extraordinary episode of The P-I-G, sisters Kellie and Erin sit down with Diane Herman, a mother, founder, and unwavering woman of faith whose story defies understanding—and radiates grace.Diane walks us through her unimaginable journey: 💔 The loss of her husband Travis after a 13-year battle with cancer. 💔 The loss of her daughters...2025-05-081h 14
The Unbroken Place with Eddy Paul ThomasThe Future of Education with Erin JonesIn this episode of the Unbroken Place podcast, host Eddy Paul Thomas engages in a profound conversation with Erin Jones, an educator and advocate for equity in education. They explore Erin's unique background, her experiences in various educational environments, and the critical issues surrounding federal and state control in education. Erin emphasizes the importance of community involvement, the impact of dismantling the Department of Education, and the need to reframe the narrative around 'failing schools' as opportunity gaps. The discussion highlights the necessity of empathy, understanding, and proactive engagement in addressing educational disparities.
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The Life-Friendly Business Podcast For Female EntrepreneursEp 78 - Breaking Free From Mum GuiltIn this episode, Erin Thomas Wong interviews Leila Green, the founder of The F**k Mum Guilt Movement, Triplet mama and trailblazer for empowering working mothers to ditch the guilt. They discuss the pervasive issue of mum guilt, exploring its origins, impacts, and the societal pressures that contribute to it. Leila shares her personal journey as a mother of triplets, highlighting the challenges of balancing motherhood with personal and professional aspirations. The conversation delves into the importance of community support, the need for acceptance over unrealistic expectations, and strategies to overcome guilt and comparison in...2025-05-0748 minTrash TalkMajor Buzzkills: Volume I, The Greatest Hits (of Nonsense)You know those phrases that sound important but mean absolutely nothing? Yeah, we made a list.In this rapid-fire episode, Erica and Erin pull back the curtain on some of the most overused (and underwhelming) buzzwords in business, leadership, and personal development, or rather “Business BS,” “Leadership Lies,” and “Personal Development Delusions.”It’s a roast. It’s a reset. It’s your permission slip to stop pretending these phrases are helpful.2025-05-0612 min
The Life-Friendly Business Podcast For Female EntrepreneursEp 77 - Bootstrapping Your BusinessIn this episode, Erin Thomas Wong shares insights into her approach to running a life-friendly business, focusing on bootstrapping, managing costs, and leveraging technology. She discusses her personal experiences with reinvesting profits, the importance of outsourcing tasks, and the tools she uses to streamline her operations. Erin emphasises the significance of understanding business expenses and encourages listeners to be mindful of their financial decisions while also highlighting the value of continual learning and support in entrepreneurship.(Find out more about Kajabi which I use for my business here. I go deeper on Kajabi in Ep 69)T...2025-04-3016 minTrash TalkThe Dumpster Dive That Started It AllIn this episode Trash Talk, Erin and Erica take a step back to reflect on their podcast journey…from their first encounter in a Google Doc to deciding to turn their weekly coffee chats into a podcast, they share the behind-the-scenes story. They also dive into the juicy bits of their personal histories, like Erin’s dumpster dive moment that launched her career (literally), and Erica’s museum exhibition background that led her to shaping big ideas for brands.Tune in for a mix of branding, life lessons, and personal anecdotes, with a sneak peek at what...2025-04-2917 min
The P-I-G: Stories of Life, Love, Loss & LegacyP-I-G Afterthoughts: The Strength to Stand, the Grace to GrowIn this special P-I-G Afterthoughts episode, Kellie and Erin circle back to reflect on their powerful conversation with Gini Thomas—whose story of love, loss, and resilience is still echoing in their hearts.They unpack the layers of Gini’s journey: meeting the love of her life, surviving the accident that took him, navigating 24 surgeries and an eventual amputation, and ultimately becoming a fierce advocate for herself and others.Along the way, The Sisters explore their own experiences with trauma, motherhood, faith, and the power of showing up for one another. From "Eeyore days" to grat...2025-04-2347 min
The Life-Friendly Business Podcast For Female EntrepreneursEp 76 - Decluttering for a Better LifeIn this conversation, Erin Thomas Wong interviews Stephanie Rough, a professional organiser, declutterer and Founder of The Organised Zone, about the importance of organisation in both personal and professional life. Stephanie shares her journey into the world of professional organising, the benefits of decluttering for mental health, and how she helps clients create systems that work for them. They discuss the challenges of teaching organisation to children, the importance of visibility and confidence in business, and the need to celebrate small wins. Stephanie also offers practical tips for small business owners, emphasising the importance of confidence and taking action.2025-04-2326 minTrash Talk"If You're The Smartest Person in The Room, You're in The Wrong Room"You’ve heard the quote. You’ve probably even said it. But what if that ever-popular cliché is doing more harm than good? In this episode, Erica and Erin throw “If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room…” under the microscope, and discover a tangled web of assumptions about intelligence, value, status, and the rooms we choose to enter (or flee from).If this episode gave you a forehead-smack moment, or just made you feel seen, go ahead and rate & review Trash Talk on your favorite podcast app.2025-04-2217 min
The Life-Friendly Business Podcast For Female EntrepreneursEp 75 - Emotional Resilience in BusinessIn this episode of The Life-Friendly Business podcast, Erin Thomas Wong discusses the importance of building emotional resilience for business owners. She highlights the challenges faced in running a business and offers strategies to develop resilience, including acceptance of challenges, self-awareness, maintaining a sense of purpose, flexibility, and protecting one's energy. The conversation emphasizes the need for support systems and community to navigate the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.Find out more about the support Erin offers at www.lifefriendlybusiness.comTakeawaysRunning a business is challenging and...2025-04-1616 minTrash Talk"Focus on The Transformation"Transformation. It’s a buzzword that’s been overhyped and misused to the point of meaninglessness. In this episode, Erica and Erin dive into the fallout of selling the “transformational” dream in coaching, marketing, and self-development.They break down how the promise of overnight change leads to unrealistic expectations, burnout, and shame. From Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey to Tony Robbins’ high-ticket events, “transformation” has become the ultimate sales pitch…one that’s setting everyone up for disappointment. 2025-04-1516 min
Between The Bells - Growing A Business In School Hours02 - Business On Your Terms: Erin Thomas-Wong’s Flexible Approach to SuccessSend us a textIn this episode of Between The Bells, I’m joined by the wonderful Erin Thomas-Wong - life-friendly business mentor, top 100 UK Female Founder, podcast host, and author of Mumpreneur Evolution. Erin has built a business that prioritises flexibility, clarity, and family, and she now helps other women do the same.We dive into: ✨ Erin’s journey from TV production to five-time business owner✨ Why flexibility isn’t a compromise — it’s a choice✨ Systems and tools that support a life-friendly business (Kajabi, Buffer, QuickBooks)✨ The power of support and outs...2025-04-1425 min
The P-I-G: Stories of Life, Love, Loss & LegacyStill Here, Still Standing: Gini’s Journey from Tragedy to TriumphWhen life changes in an instant, how do you rebuild from the ground up?Gini Thomas faced this question head-on after a catastrophic motorcycle accident in 2012 that claimed the life of her husband and left her with devastating injuries—ultimately leading to the amputation of her leg above the knee.Her story begins with love: meeting Joe, a musician twenty years her senior who brought peace and joy into her life before their world was shattered just seventeen months into their marriage. With remarkable candor and grace, Gini walks us through that fateful Au...2025-04-091h 31