Hello, and welcome back to Episode 95! As you’ve probably noticed, I haven’t been sharing new podcast episodes regularly, but today, I’m bringing you a conversation with Sara Duigou. I invited Sara to chat about overwhelm, the busyness of every day life, and more importantly, we chatted about ways that can help us to slow down and come back to cent…

Today’s episode is part 2 of my conversation with Astrid. Last week, we spoke about Substack - what it is, and when it’s a good choice for business owners. Today, we’re going to briefly chat about Astrid’s choice to move away from social media, and how you might want to consider marketing your business away from the likes of Instagram.Find Astrid h…

On today's episode I’m chatting to Astrid Bracke, who was previously a guest on Episode 76. Today, we chat all things Substack - what it is, what makes it different to other newsletter platforms, and why you may want to consider starting your very own Substack.We talked about:- What is Substack, and how does it compare to other newsletter platforms…

Welcome back to Episode 92!Today’s guest, Emma Ashru Jones, is a fellow coach. I first met Emma when we both enrolled on a coaching certification a couple of years ago, and over time, we’ve gotten to know each other well. Emma is an integral development coach and she explains what that is exactly, her journey to setting up her business and doing sc…

This week’s guest is Susie Jackson. Susie is a freelance mentor, helping other small business owners with their finances, and in particular, pricing their services, which, I’ve found, is often one of the trickiest parts of running a business.Things we talked about:- The reason why so many freelancers struggle with getting their pricing right- Facto…

This week’s guest is Christina Golian, a writer and coach, and the founder of The Spark Crew - an online membership for creatives. We covered a lot of ground in this interview, exploring Christina’s career journey up until now, her decision to retrain, why intentionally making time for creativity is important, and we also discussed the state of flo…

89: Nurturing our creativity and navigating life changes with Sarah Robertson by Anna DunleavyPor Anna Dunleavy

My guest for today is Kat Nicholls - Kat is a writer and content creator, currently working for Happiful magazine. I’ve invited Kat to chat to me about choosing to work for another company, and why running your own business isn’t always the right choice. It’s a topic that isn’t often talked about - especially in the sphere of small businesses. We c…

Today’s guest is Kerry Munro, who runs Minds First - a mental health and mindfulness business, helping to calm busy minds. I chat to Kerry about her own journey to finding mindfulness, the difference between mindfulness and meditation, and the benefits of weaving mindfulness into our day to day life.Things we talked about:- What is mindfulness, and…

The podcast is back! I'm so excited to be recording some podcast episodes again. Today, I'm sharing a little update episode to explain why the podcast had such a long break, and what to expect next. I'm so happy to be here!If you're curious, I've just started a new Substack account, so take a peek here:https://annadunleavy.substack.com…

My guest today is Le’Nise Brothers of Eat Love Move. Le’Nise is a nutritionist specialising in women’s health, hormones and the menstrual cycle. We talk about the journey from full-time corporate work to jumping both feet into her business, the effects of stress on our health and how working with your cycle can help you in your business, too.We als…

My guest this week is Sasha - a freelance creative writer and founder of Frank+Feel - where Sasha encourages us to explore our self-trust through journaling. We talk about trying new things, and the unexpected places that might take us, and we also talk about doing through doubt. In this episode we also dive into:- Self-belief and marketing and how…

I know that as business owners, we have so many hats to wear - not to mention our normal life demands, too. And so overwhelm seems to feature in our lives quite often. It’s often one of the main struggles I talk to my clients about, too, because there’s often so much to do, with so little time. In this episode, I'm exploring some things that have w…

I’m really excited to introduce today’s guest, Daniela, who is the founder of Women Make Stories - where she teaches mindfulness and writing, and where she helps women to tell their stories. We talked about what brought Daniela to this work, how she juggles running a business alongside part-time work and the importance of sharing our unique point o…

Some changes are coming, and I’m really excited to share them with you. When I first started this podcast, the Fearless Hustle Collective, the word hustle had a very different meaning to me. I wanted the podcast to represent going after your dreams, and following what lights you up, despite the fear that is so often present when we start on a new p…

Today’s guest is Hazel Gardiner - a florist and design stylist, with a background in creative arts and TV production. Hazel has used her unique experience to create installations for companies such as Channel 4, and Arcadia to name a few, and we chat about Hazel’s journey to starting her business, using video as a marketing tool and I also ask Haze…

In today’s episode, I’m talking about our relationship with productivity - and how it can be entangled with our sense of self worth. Things I talked about:- How productivity is engrained in our culture- The ways in which we can begin to challenge our relationship with productivity - by paying attention to our thoughtsFor full shownotes, head on ove…

In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Hayley of Creatively Hayley - a PR expert helping creative businesses to secure PR coverage. Hayley has worked in the world of PR for the last 14 years, and she shares her in depth knowledge on how to secure PR opportunities even if you’ve never done it before.Things we talked about:Hayley’s journey into the wo…

In today’s episode, I’m talking about defining your core values, as they serve as your guide in business.Things I talked about:Why it’s important to define your business valuesYour values as a magnet for potential clientsYour values as a helpful tool when making decisionsIntegrating your values into your workIf you’d like to dive deeper into this w…

In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Astrid Bracke - a work/life balancing mentor for women. Astrid helps her clients to set healthy boundaries and find ways of leading a balanced life, and we talk about overwhelm and overworking, learning to listen to your body, self care and living in sync with your seasons. - Overwhelm and overworking- Creating…

In the final episode of 2020, I talk about reflecting on the year and why it's actually good for your business, plus helping you finding your word of the year.Things I talked about:- why reflecting on the year is good for your creative business- reflecting as a tool to see what worked, and what didn't and using that as information to plan ahead- ch…

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Sara - an embodiment coach who helps women to connect back to their bodies, in a gentle way, that is full of self compassion and self love. Our lives are increasingly busy, and Sara helps others to find ways to create a practice of connecting, and of slowing down, to listen to the wisdom of our body.We chat abo…

In today’s episode, I’m talking about the lessons I’ve learnt from launching new services and offers in my coaching business. Not only is it important to be clear about the service and transformation you’re providing, and have some form of strategy in place for the launch - it’s also really important to pay attention to our energy and mindset durin…

Today I welcome the co-hosts of The Business Proposal podcast, Rachel and Ellie, who met each other whilst working in the wedding industry. We talked about being multi-passionate and having multiple projects on the go, Pinterest, creating content, and so much more.Outside of the podcast, Rachel is a wedding stylist turned Pinterest strategist, and …

In Episode 71, I chat about my experience of running two businesses and the need for prioritisation that comes with that.Radical prioritisation is all about being really intentional with the tasks and projects we are working on. How can you use radical prioritisation in your business, particularly at a time when your energy levels may be depleted?I…

Eeek! It’s the podcasts’ two year anniversary and where did that time go? I’m excited to share this episode with you - it’s a reflection on the lessons learnt over the past two years of not only running a business, but hosting a podcast, too.The things I talked about:Taking that first stepEveryone has a story to share - and yours is worth sharing t…

This weeks’ guest is Laura aka The Pocket VA - I chat to Laura about her journey to starting a business, pivoting and knowing when to niche, as well as Laura’s thoughts on the algorithm, and why selling on Instagram DOES work.Find Laura here:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thepocketva/The Pocket Pro-gram - https://the-pocket-program.thinkific…

Welcome back to Episode 68! This week, I'm talking about shiny object syndrome - aka shiny new ideas that can distract us from the real work, as well as knowing when it’s the right time to pivot. This is something that comes up with my coaching clients and the multi-passionate women I speak to. A LOT.For full show notes, head here:www.annadunleavy.…

In today’s episode, I chat to Fiona Thomas, also known as Fiona Likes to Blog, a freelance writer and author of two books. Fiona’s latest book, Out of Office, is out now as a digital version, with the paperback version out in October 2020.I chatted to Fiona about her journey with mental health, her decision to go freelance full time, blogging, and …

Welcome back to Episode 66!This week, I'm talking about dealing with your inner critic. What is it, how to stop it in its tracks, and ways to overcome those negative thoughts we can often have, especially when we're stepping outside of our comfort zone.If you're ready to work on your mindset, and that pesky inner critic, head on over here to find o…

Today’s guest is the lovely Jane of The Crystalised. I first met Jane when she came to one of my monthly meet ups for creative women in business, and we’ve kept in touch ever since. Jane is a reiki practitioner and sound healer, and I’ve been joining in with Jane’s Urban Magik events every New Moon. It’s a beautiful mixture of meditation and sound …

Welcome to Episode 64!Today's topic is creating a powerful morning routine - why you might want to have one, the science behind grounding ourselves before we start work, and how you can create your very own powerful routine that works for you!For full podcast show notes, head on over here:www.annadunleavy.com/podcastTo read more about powerful morn…

Today’s guest is the lovely Caroline Rowland - the founding editor of 91 Magazine, which is a gorgeous interior and lifestyle print magazine. We chat about Caroline’s journey to becoming an editor, how 91 Magazine was born, and Caroline shares her tips on pitching to online and print publications, too - which is something that I know a lot of small…

In this week's mini episode, I talk about my lessons from lockdown - both life and business lessons, and the things I want to take forward as we begin to return to some form of normality. - Making time for play- Routines and practices to help us cultivate an abundant mindset- What's really important in life and how we can centre our work around the…

Today’s guest is Claire Baker - Claire is a period coach, working with women to help them understand their cycles better and use that knowledge to their advantage. This is a topic I’ve been exploring personally for some time, and I’m excited to bring this knowledge into my coaching practice, too. Claire talks us through the four seasons of your cyc…

Season Six is all about finding opportunity in adversity, recorded between week 5 and 6 of UK lockdown during the global pandemic, I chat to female business owners about how they have adapted their businesses, and how they have found opportunities during these changing times.It’s my hope that you’ll find little pieces of inspiration within each con…

Season Six is all about finding opportunity in adversity, recorded between week 5 and 6 of UK lockdown during the global pandemic, I chat to female business owners about how they have adapted their businesses, and how they have found opportunities during these changing times.It’s my hope that you’ll find little pieces of inspiration within each con…

Season Six is all about finding opportunity in adversity, recorded between week 5 and 6 of UK lockdown during the global pandemic, I chat to female business owners about how they have adapted their businesses, and how they have found opportunities during these changing times.It’s my hope that you’ll find little pieces of inspiration within each con…

Season Six is all about finding opportunity in adversity, recorded between week 5 and 6 of UK lockdown during the global pandemic, I chat to female business owners about how they have adapted their businesses, and how they have found opportunities during these changing times.It’s my hope that you’ll find little pieces of inspiration within each con…

Season Six is all about finding opportunity in adversity, recorded between week 5 and 6 of UK lockdown during the global pandemic, I chat to female business owners about how they have adapted their businesses, and how they have found opportunities during these changing times.It’s my hope that you’ll find little pieces of inspiration within each con…

Season Six is all about finding opportunity in adversity, recorded between week 5 and 6 of UK lockdown during the global pandemic, I chat to female business owners about how they have adapted their businesses, and how they have found opportunities during these changing times.It’s my hope that you’ll find little pieces of inspiration within each con…

Season Six is all about finding opportunity in adversity, recorded between week 5 and 6 of UK lockdown during the global pandemic, I chat to female business owners about how they have adapted their businesses, and how they have found opportunities during these changing times.It’s my hope that you’ll find little pieces of inspiration within each con…

Season Six is all about finding opportunity in adversity, recorded between week 5 and 6 of UK lockdown during the global pandemic, I chat to female business owners about how they have adapted their businesses, and how they have found opportunities during these changing times.It’s my hope that you’ll find little pieces of inspiration within each con…

Season Six is all about finding opportunity in adversity, recorded between week 5 and 6 of UK lockdown during the global pandemic, I chat to female business owners about how they have adapted their businesses, and how they have found opportunities during these changing times.It’s my hope that you’ll find little pieces of inspiration within each con…

Season Six is all about finding opportunity in adversity, recorded between week 5 and 6 of UK lockdown during the global pandemic, I chat to female business owners about how they have adapted their businesses, and how they have found opportunities during these changing times.It’s my hope that you’ll find little pieces of inspiration within each con…

Episode 50, the last in this season, is all about ways in which we are showing up right now, whether that’s in our personal life or in business.“Serve the world by being you. When you trust and follow the simple path of things that light you up, and then lose yourself in the doing, you’ll light up the world without even trying”.How can you be showi…

Episode 49 is all about exploring ways in which we can tap into our support system and what that might look like for us!Cultivating a support network has so many benefits as a small business and I share some of my tips of how you can do that.Full show notes here:www.annadunleavy.com/podcastPor Anna Dunleavy

This week's podcast explores the fear we hold of what others might think about us and our creative business, and how this impacts how we show up in our business. Full shownotes here:www.annadunleavy.com/podcastPor Anna Dunleavy

This week's topic is all about money mindset, and our attitude towards money. Do you tend to talk about money in negative terms? What is your attitude to spending money?A money mindset is your unique and individual set of core beliefs about money and how money works in the world. It drives how you make financial decisions, and it can have a big imp…

This week we’re chatting all things self-limiting beliefs - what they are, how to spot them, and how to find ways to move past themIt’s a taste of the kinds of things we’d be working on together through coaching - and it’s not always easy. You have to be ready to do some deeper work if you want to shift those negative, self-limiting beliefs that yo…