Courage & Chaos (Rhiannon Louden)

For the inaugural episode of this podcast I'm going solo and sharing my biz story: how I left my 9-5 career to start a creative small business. I'll talk about building a brand from scratch, in a new country, on a new continent and all the steps I took to get to where I am today.

Episode Links:
www.instagram.com/rhiannoneale
www.facebook.com/rhiannoneale
www.rhiannoneale.com

www.instagram.com/smallfishphotoco
www.facebook.com/smallfishphotoco
www.smallfishglasgow.co.uk

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

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In episode two I chat with Abby Wallace, graphic designer, small biz branding expert and pro podcaster herself. Abby shares her story of going from working at a creative agency to starting her own business and we chat all things small business branding- from logos and brand colours to content and how to stand out online.

Episode Links:

Abby Lou Designs
www.instagram.com/abbyloudesigns
www.abbyloudesigns.com/hello

Mind Yer Business Podcast
www.instagram.com/mindyerbusinesspodcast
www.facebook.com/mindyerbusinesspod/

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

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In episode three I chat with personal trainer Miriam Taylor who walks us through her journey from a 9-5 office job to starting her own PT business and opening up a gym! From there we move on to talk about how Miriam has adapted her business amidst a global pandemic so that she can continue to be a constant in her client's lives during the UK-wide lockdown.

Episode Links:

www.instagram.com/mjs_personaltrainer
www.facebook.com/mjspersonaltrainer
https://www.mjspersonaltrainer.com/

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

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In episode four I chat with wedding & event florist Amanda Mills who shares her journey from leaving a 9-5 job in the financial industry to starting a creative business in floristry! Amanda has some big news to share, which will start our discussion on finding a work life balance and planning for big life events when you're self employed.

Episode Links:

www.instagram.com/thefloraldesignboutique
www.facebook.com/thefloraldesignboutique
https://www.thefloraldesignboutique.co.uk

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

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In episode five I chat with designer and maker Alice Mitchell who found a way to turn her creative passion into a successful business. Alice will share her journey to entrepreneurship, from trying different programs with her education and jobs that weren't the right fit to starting a small business as a creative maker before we move into a chat about carving your own path in life.

Episode Links:

www.instagram.com/papeteriebespoke
www.facebook.com/papeteriebespoke
https://www.papeteriebespoke.co.uk/

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

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In episode six I chat with brand & marketing consultant Denise Strohsahl who specializes in working with small businesses. Denise is a fellow adventurer at heart and took a massive leap of faith when she moved from Germany over to Scotland to start a business of her own. In this episode Denise shares her business story, from idea to strategy to where she is today before we dive into a chat about starting a business in a new country and whether or not Scotland is a good place to do it in. We'll chat all about niching down, finding your voice and building a community- and the added challenges of doing that in a new country.

If you're planning a move to a new city or country and starting a business when you arrive, this is the episode for you! And if you're thinking about starting a business in Scotland (currently living here or not) this episode will give you all the insight you need into what it's really like- and if this is a good place to start your entrepreneurship journey.

Episode Links:

https://www.instagram.com/sandstonecastles.marketing/
https://twitter.com/ssc_marketing
https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisestrohsahl/
https://www.sandstonecastles.co.uk

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

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In episode seven I chat with Sophia Sunwoo: entrepreneur and founder of Ascent Strategy, where she helps women-led startups get their companies off the ground. Sophia sold her first business at age 22, started an international non profit organization at 24 and is a Forbes 30 under30 honouree. She has been recognized for her entrepreneurial endeavours in Elle, Forbes and on the TEDX stage and she joins us from Boulder, Colorado to share her story. Sophia will share her advice on building an attention-worthy business, selling online and sharing more personality in your brand as well as some great perspective on how we hold ourselves back in business and what we can do to change that.

If you're just starting out in business, working towards turning a side hustle into your full time career or growing an already established business this episode will give you the insight and actions you need to assess where you are and keep your business on track.

Episode Links:

Official Site: https://www.ascent-strategy.com/
Portfolio: http://www.sophiasunwoo.com/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/ascentwithsophia
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-sunwoo/

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

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In episode eight I chat with Morven Campbell: optometrist and co owner of Iris Blue Optical. Morven worked in her industry for 20 years before deciding to set up her own practice along with her colleague Evelyn. She talks us through her decision to move to entrepreneurship, the process up setting up a premises and how to survive your first year in business- pandemic and all. Morven also shares her insights on how to compete with larger businesses and how investing in technology can really help to set you apart.

If you're thinking about opening up a premises, worried about your first year in business or wondering how to adapt your business to reopen as lockdown restrictions lift this is the episode for you! Listen in for loads of ideas, inspiration and motivation to just keep going.

Episode Links:

Website: https://irisblueoptical.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irisblueoptical/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irisblueoptical/

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

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In episode nine I chat with Dana James-Edwards, AKA Dana the Trainer, who is a corporate trainer, facilitator and coach and is especially passionate about her work in diversity and inclusion. Dana will share her story about moving from a corporate role into entrepreneurship pretty much overnight, and how she got to where she is today- celebrating her fifth year in business- before we delve into a friendly chat about diversity and inclusion.

Dana shares her personal experience, along with real life examples of businesses that get it, businesses that are trying and businesses who fall short- and gives us actionable tips and ideas for how to be a better ally to the BAEM & LGBTQ+ communities (including all the info about her free web sessions for small business owners who want to take action).

If you want to a be a better ally, and incorporate some real actions to be more diverse and inclusive in your business this is the episode for you!

Episode Links:

Book your space for Dana's Diversity & Inclusion Web Session: www.isthisok.eventbrite.com
Website: https://www.danathetrainer.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danathetrainerltd/
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/danathetrainer/

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

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In episode ten I chat with Eman Ismail, email conversion strategist and copywriter and the brains behind Inkhouse Writing. In this episode Eman talks us through her business journey, from the moment she realized entrepreneurship was the way forward, to setting up her business and the way she carved her own unique niche in her industry. We'll chat all about taking that scary leap to really niche down, finding the courage to say no to the wrong kind of work and clients and how to cultivate the support you need to grow your business and move up to the next level.

This is a milestone episode for the podcast and it's full of advice, ideas and inspiration for business owners who are at any stage of their journey- from dreams and startups to those who are well established & growing.

Episode Links:

Website: https://www.inkhouse.org.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inkhousewriting/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inkhousewriting/
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/inkhousewriting/

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

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In episode eleven, I'm joined by coach Steph Caswell, who shares her story of what led her to leave a well-established 9-5 career to start a business of her own that helps other women to do the same. Steph talks us through growth mindset, fear planning and how to take that first leap into trying something new . She sets the record straight about the difference between coach and mentor, and shares some great advice on finding the right coach for you and your business.

This episode is full of inspiration and the motivation you need to move forward in your business- whether you're established and growing, just starting out or dreaming of leaving your 9-5.

Episode Links:

Website: https://www.strivecoachinganddevelopment.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strivecoaching_/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strivecoaching_/

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

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Season two- woohoo! Welcome back to Small Fish, Big Pod. This super short episode features me and me alone, giving you a sneaky little preview into season two and sharing five important lessons I learned during lockdown.

Season one of this podcast was recorded entirely during lockdown, and now that we have some sense of normality back I wanted to reflect on the last six months, and the silver linings I discovered during life in lockdown.

Thanks for coming back- I can't wait to share loads more inspiring stories with you in season two!

Episode Links:
www.instagram.com/rhiannoneale
www.facebook.com/rhiannoneale
www.rhiannoneale.com

www.instagram.com/smallfishphotoco
www.facebook.com/smallfishphotoco
www.smallfishglasgow.co.uk

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

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In the first episode of season two I'm joined by artist/model/body image activist Rosalind Main. Rosalind walks us through her journey as an artist, and how her personal experience as a model inspired her work in body inclusivity and the I Am More Than Campaign. She also shares her story of turning rejection into opportunity, and how she's learned to just keep going, even when it would be much easier to quit, in every area of her life.

This episode is all about passion and how to use your own unique brand of creativity to spark conversation and inspire change. If you're looking for creative inspiration or a little encouragement this is the episode for you!

Episode Links:

Guest: Rosalind Main

Website: https://www.rosalindmain.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosalindmain_/ & https://www.instagram.com/iam_more_than/

Host: Rhiannon Louden

Website: https://www.smallfishglasgow.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishphotoco/ &
https://www.instagram.com/rhiannoneale/

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

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In this episode I'm joined by designer Bélocine Musolo, who moved to Scotland from Paris, France three years ago and she shares her story of turning a passionate hobby into a successful start up, all while holding down a full time job in a new country.

Bélocine tells us all about how her desire to share her culture with the world inspired her to start a business that encourages women of all ages, shapes and sizes to be bold and colourful in how they present themselves to the world. Her one of a kind business has accomplished some major achievements in a short period of time, from seeing her designs showcased on a catwalk to winning an award for Most Promising Newcomer and we chat all things start up, from networking to sourcing materials to the importance of customer service with lots of real life tips, advice and perspective.


Episode Links:

Guest: Bélocine Musolo

Website: https://www.nephtali-couture.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nephtali.couture/

Host: Rhiannon Louden

Website: https://www.smallfishglasgow.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishphotoco/ &
https://www.instagram.com/rhiannoneale/

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

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This week's episode is short and sweet! Lisa Lawson, founder of Dear Green Coffee Roasters and the Glasgow Coffee Festival is on the show to talk about planning (and adapting) a city wide event in the midst of a global pandemic.

Lisa also shares the story of Dear Green: how she dove headfirst into an idea and bought a coffee roaster one day, and all the steps she's taken in the past 11 years to get to where she is today: running a well known, thriving business in Glasgow that supports the craft coffee scene and the many independent cafes that make our city special.


Episode Links:

Guest: Lisa Lawson

Website: https://www.deargreencoffee.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deargreen/

Glasgow Coffee Festival

Website: https://www.glasgowcoffeefestival.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glasgowcoffeefestival/

Host: Rhiannon Louden

Website: https://www.smallfishglasgow.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishphotoco/ &
https://www.instagram.com/rhiannoneale/

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

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Niki Munro always loved burning candles at home, and decided to experiment a little and try making her own. Three short years later, she is running a thriving candle and home fragrance businesses and has just won herself a space in the Small Business Saturday 100 for 2020.

This week's episode is all about trial and error- how to build a business from scratch, being open to learning and the power of networking as a solopreneur. Tune in to hear Niki's story, and the steps she took to grow what was once a fun idea into a successful, award winning business right here in Scotland.

Episode Links:

Guest: Niki Munro

Website: https://houseofrothach.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houseofrothach/

Host: Rhiannon Louden

Website: https://www.smallfishglasgow.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishphotoco/ &
https://www.instagram.com/rhiannoneale/

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

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This week I'm joined by a guest with a very unique job title: milliner Stephanie Gallen. As far as career changes go, this as close to a 180 turn as you can get: Stephanie when from a corporate job in technology to starting her own small business making hats by hand in a home studio.

This episode is all about adaptation: finding a way to survive (and thrive) while adjusting to home working and entrepreneurship. Stephanie shares the story of how she fell in love with millinery after taking an evening course, studied and learned her craft, and left a reliable career to pursue a dream and a lifestyle better suited to raising her family.

Tune in for a load of great tips and ideas you can apply to your own business, and a story that will inspire you to keep aiming higher.

Episode Links:

Guest: Stephanie Gallen, Stephanie Gallen Millinery

Website: https://www.stephaniegallenmillinery.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniegallenmillinery/

Host: Rhiannon Louden

Website: https://www.smallfishglasgow.co.uk & https://www.rhiannoneale.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishphotoco/ &
https://www.instagram.com/rhiannoneale/

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

If you like chocolate, run a business or are dreaming of starting one this is the episode for you! This week I'm joined by the lovely Jen & Jennifer of Kreuzberg Chocolates, who are just about to launch their handcrafted chocolate business here in Glasgow, Scotland.

We chat all about starting a product based business, from sourcing suppliers to making ethical choices to sharing stories and how those all come together to build a strong brand. There's also a lot of chat about chocolate- obviously- so I'll warn you in advance that this episode might bring forth some major cravings!

Episode Links:

Guest: Jen & Jennifer, Kreuzberg Chocolates

Website: https://kreuzbergchocolates.co.uk/home
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kreuzbergchocolates/

Host: Rhiannon Louden

Website: https://www.smallfishglasgow.co.uk & https://www.rhiannoneale.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishphotoco/ &
https://www.instagram.com/rhiannoneale/

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

This week’s episode is all about the challenges of getting your business seen- and the journey to get there.

Digital marketing specialist Fiona Kirkcaldy talks us through the basics of digital advertising and google ads and she shares the story of how she moved from digital agency to entrepreneurship- plus how she managed to deal with a global pandemic in her first year of business.

Fiona and I also chat about the power of outsourcing, why it’s important to stay in your lane and how to deal with imposter syndrome (you aren’t alone!)


Episode Links:

Guest: Fiona Kirkcaldy, Digital Marketing Specialist

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionakirkcaldy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helloitsfee/

Host: Rhiannon Louden

Website: https://www.smallfishglasgow.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishphotoco/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannonm

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

How important are brand values to you as a business owner? How about as a consumer? This week's guest built her business on strong brand values- and they are a big part of her story and of her success.

In episode 19, I chat with Rebecca Miller, founder of Temple De Luna: a natural, handmade skincare company based in Scotland. Rebecca shares how her own experience with her own skin led her to start making products of her own, and how she expanded that into a thriving small business she is passionate about.

We also talk about being relatable and authentic, walking the walk, and the mental challenges of running a small business as a solopreneur. Tune in now- and don't forget to let me know what you think by leaving a review or hitting "subscribe" to be the first to know about new episodes!

Episode Links:

Guest: Rebecca Miller, Founder of Temple De Luna

Website: https://www.templedeluna.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/templedelunahq/

Host: Rhiannon Louden

Website: https://www.smallfishglasgow.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishphotoco/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannonm

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

For episode 20, I'm going solo to dive deep into the real honest truths about lockdown burn out: from unrealistic self expectations, to comparison and perception to pandemic pressures and everything in between. Episode 20 is raw, personal and all about normalizing how we are feeling as small business owners trying to stay afloat in the midst of a pandemic.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or like you aren't doing "enough" right now this episode is for you. My honest experience, insights from conversations with many of you and a little bit of advice (that I'm trying to give to myself too) you'll quickly see you aren't alone in feeling this way.

Episode Links:

Host: Rhiannon Louden

Website: https://www.smallfishglasgow.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishphotoco/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannonm

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

Being relatable is key to building an engaged audience, and creating a strong brand. And the key to being relatable- injecting a little personality into your content.

In episode 21, Marti of Wee Bit Social talks us through the importance of having fun with your content- why it works, where to start and how to do it well. We talk about instagram reels and stories, social media content and how to take the plunge into creating video content.

We also chat about the power of collaboration, and adopting a community over competition mindset and what to do if you feel yourself falling out of love with social media.

Tune in now- and don't forget to let us know what you think by leaving a review or hitting "subscribe" to be the first to know about new episodes!

Episode Links:

Guest: Marti Jeremiah-Shelley, Founder & digital Marketing Specialist at Wee Bit Social

Website: https://weebitsocial.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weebitsocial

Host: Rhiannon Louden

Website: https://www.smallfishglasgow.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishphotoco/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannonm

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

Reflections on 2020: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (but mostly the good).

Doing something a wee bit different this week and joining forces with the host of my favourite podcast, Abby of Mind Yer Business Podcast.

We take turns asking the questions, and have a real, honest chat about what 2020 has taught us about entrepreneurship- from our perspective as female founders and as part of the small business community in Scotland.

Abby & I share our biggest lessons learned in 2020, the inspiration we found through networking and the things we want to take forward into 2021. Tune in now for a little end of year inspiration- and lots to think about when you're planning your new year goals.

Episode Links:

Abby

Website: https://mindyerbusiness.scot/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindyerbusinesspodcast

Rhiannon

Website: https://www.smallfishglasgow.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishphotoco/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannonm

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

Pandemic Perspectives (Part One of Two): lessons learned keeping small businesses afloat in 2020

This episode is a collaborative exploration of the silver linings Scotland’s small business community found during a year that challenged our resilience, our ability to adapt and our will to survive as entrepreneurs in the midst of a global pandemic. 

Bringing 26 small business owners together, across Scotland, England and all the way over in Canada, sharing the unique silver linings of what the past ten months has taught us and the important lessons we will take forward into this new year and the future of our businesses. 

This collaboration celebrates ‘community over competition’, passion and resilience- and the ways in which we have adapted to support each other and be there for our communities through incredibly challenging times.

This episode features (in order of appearance):

Rhiannon (host): https://www.instagram.com/smallfishphotoco/ & https://www.instagram.com/rhiannoneale/

Miriam: https://www.instagram.com/mjs_personaltrainer/
Denise: https://www.instagram.com/sandstonecastles.marketing/
Niki: https://www.instagram.com/hiyapalcards/
Jen: https://www.instagram.com/cosyweereads/
Laura: https://www.instagram.com/reikicoachingtherapy/
Jess: https://www.instagram.com/rocksocial_/
Jenn: https://www.instagram.com/blackandwhite.marketing/
Neil: https://www.instagram.com/neilthomasdouglas/
Rosie: https://www.instagram.com/portraitsskye/
Jane: https://www.instagram.com/laserflair/
Euan: https://www.instagram.com/popup_spot/
Laurie: https://www.instagram.com/your_fairyjobmother/
Adele: https://www.instagram.com/willowgrovecoffee/

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

Pandemic Perspectives (Part Two of Two): lessons learned keeping small businesses afloat in 2020

This episode is a collaborative exploration of the silver linings Scotland’s small business community found during a year that challenged our resilience, our ability to adapt and our will to survive as entrepreneurs in the midst of a global pandemic. 

Bringing 26 small business owners together, across Scotland, England and all the way over in Canada, sharing the unique silver linings of what the past ten months has taught us and the important lessons we will take forward into this new year and the future of our businesses. 

This collaboration celebrates ‘community over competition’, passion and resilience- and the ways in which we have adapted to support each other and be there for our communities through incredibly challenging times.

This episode features (in order of appearance):

Rhiannon (host): https://www.instagram.com/smallfishphotoco/ & https://www.instagram.com/rhiannoneale/

Alice: https://www.instagram.com/papeteriebespoke/
Alex: https://www.instagram.com/alexfraser_coaching/
Heather: https://www.instagram.com/badgalboocha/
Hayley: https://www.instagram.com/hayleypalmquistphoto/
Emmelie: https://www.instagram.com/weewildmonsters/
April: https://www.instagram.com/agateandayre/
Lorna: https://www.instagram.com/bizmixer/
Jill: https://www.instagram.com/midlifesmarts/
Sandra: https://www.instagram.com/chiyaandchai/
Shuna: https://www.instagram.com/theteajenny/
Cat: https://www.instagram.com/paintspylons/
Dana: https://www.instagram.com/diversitydana/
Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

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Episode 24: Branding Small Business Series- Finding Your USP & Sharing it with your Audience

The first in a new series of mini episodes titled "Branding Small Business"- these short, actionable episodes are chock full of small business tips, advice and ideas- each one focused on a topic specific to creating a strong brand as a small business.

This episode is all about finding your own unique selling points- and the best way to communicate them with your audience. We'll talk about four main points to think about when determining your USPs (plus a bonus category) and all the ways you can communicate to your audience what it is that sets you apart from the competition.

If you're just starting a small business, thinking about a rebrand or an established business who wants to power up their branding- these mini episodes are for you!

Episode Links:

Host: Rhiannon Louden

Website: https://www.smallfishglasgow.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishbrandco/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannonm

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

Brand values are a powerful part of your brand identity: they give meaning to what you do, they make your audience feel more invested in your work and they communicate what’s important to you, as a business owner and as a person.

Laura has made her brand values front and centre for her business, Fernweh UK, and she feels it’s one of the most important things she’s done to get to where she is today.

In Episode 25, Laura shares her business story, from studying design to being inspired by nature and creating a business around all the things she loves most- and how finding and sharing strong brand values has helped her to find her path going forward.

She talks us through each of her brand values, how she managed to pinpoint them, and how she uses her website and social media to communicate those values with her audience.

We also chat about the importance of authenticity, standing out in your industry, and taking time out to think about the big picture stuff- not just at the start of your business journey, but regularly.


Tune in now- and don't forget to let us know what you think by leaving a review or hitting "subscribe" to be the first to know when new episodes air!

Episode Links:

Guest: Laura Sheriffs, Founder of Fernweh UK

www.fernwehuk.com
https://www.instagram.com/fernwehuk/
https://www.facebook.com/fernwehuk/


Host: Rhiannon Louden

Website: https://www.smallfishglasgow.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishphotoco/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannonm

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

Part two in a new series of mini episodes titled "Branding Small Business"- these short, actionable episodes are chock full of small business tips, advice and ideas- each one focused on a topic specific to creating a strong brand as a small business.

This episode is all about finding your own unique brand values- and the best way to communicate them with your audience. We'll talk through what brand values are and why they're important before we delve into a step by step process for determining what values best represent your brand and how to communicate them effectively with your audience via your website and through social media and content creation.

If you're just starting a small business, thinking about a rebrand or want to power up your branding- these mini episodes are for you!

Episode Links:

Host: Rhiannon Louden

Website: https://www.smallfishglasgow.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishbrandco/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannonm

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

(BITESIZE EPISODE)

Episode 27 is all about taking a break as an entrepreneur: why it's important, why it's challenging, and how to make it happen. I share my top tips for planning ahead to allow yourself to take a proper (guilt-free) break, including what I did to prepare for my REAL week off and what happened to my business while I was gone.

Spoiler alert- I survived and so did my business, totally unscathed.

This episode is for anyone who runs a business, from those just starting out to those well established (and everyone in between): it might be just the nudge you need to get that next holiday booked, guilt and worry free.

Episode Links:

Harvard Business Review article: https://hbr.org/2015/08/the-research-is-clear-long-hours-backfire-for-people-and-for-companies

Host: Rhiannon Louden

Website: https://www.smallfishglasgow.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishbrandco/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannonm

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

(BITESIZE EPISODE)

Episode 28 deals with a major obstacle for most (if not all) female entrepreneurs: imposter syndrome. 90% of women in the UK have felt held back by imposter syndrome and it is especially prevalent amongst women small business owners. In this episode we'll look at why imposter syndrome affects female entrepreneurs more than men/those in professional careers and how to identify imposter syndrome in yourself before I share a five step strategy to dealing with imposter syndrome as an entrepreneur.

If you've ever struggled with self doubt, feelings of inadequacy or fear of failure, this episode is for you!


Episode Links:

The Telegraph Business article: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/women-entrepreneurs/imposter-syndrome-women-careers/

Marie Claire article: https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/life/work/how-to-combat-imposter-syndrome-when-wfh-706324

Host: Rhiannon Louden

Website: https://www.smallfishglasgow.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishbrandco/ &
https://www.instagram.com/smallfishbigpod/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannonm

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

The Self Employed Mum: Mini Series Part One

Episode 29 is part of a new mini series all about Motherhood & Entrepreneurship.

Entrepreneurship is hard. Motherhood is hard. Pregnancy is hard. What happens when the three collide? This episode is all about planning for maternity leave as a self employed mother or mum to be. I'll share my challenges and experience of going through this twice, from planning for mat leave to maternity pay to outsourcing and everything in between- with lots of honest perspective on expectations and the pressure we put on ourselves while pregnant and running a business.

Whether you've been through this before, are pregnant for the first time or are planning on growing your family at the same time as your business: this mini series is for you!


Episode Links:

Host: Rhiannon Louden

Website: https://www.smallfishglasgow.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishbrandco/ &
https://www.instagram.com/smallfishbigpod/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannonm

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

Episode 30 is part two of a new mini series all about Motherhood & Entrepreneurship.

This week I’m joined by Susan Ferguson, long time entrepreneur and mum of three, to chat about finding the elusive work life balance- and the boundaries that we need to create to effectively juggle self employment and motherhood.

We share our lessons learned after years in business, why being open and honest on social media is so important, and talk a little bit about the shift we’re seeing in more REAL (and less “perfect”) content online.

Susan also gives us her top tips for running a business with small kids at home, and shares what has worked well for her- with lots of honest perspective in between.

If you’re juggling motherhood and entrepreneurship, trying to grow a business with small kids at home or a small business owner who is thinking about starting a family: this mini series is for you!


Episode Links:

Guest: Susan Ferguson, Sunshine Media

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunshinemediabiz/
Website: https://www.sunshinemediaonline.com


Host: Rhiannon Louden, Small Fish Brand Co

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishbrandco/
Website: https://www.smallfishglasgow.co.uk
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannonm

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

Episode 31 is part three of a new mini series all about Motherhood & Entrepreneurship.

This week I’m joined by Marion Elkin-Greener, psychologist, small business owner and mum to three kids (and three dogs too!) We talk through the expectations put on us as women, "having it all" and how to combat the pressure we put on ourselves and better take care of our happiness and wellbeing .

Marion shares her personal experience of starting a business while managing a full time career and a busy household, and her professional perspective on motherhood and entrepreneurship from the standpoint of an experienced psychologist.

This episode is full of tips, advice and lots of honest perspective on the challenges we face as mums in business- and is totally relatable no matter where you are at in your entrepreneurship journey.

If you’re juggling motherhood and entrepreneurship, trying to grow a business with small kids at home or a small business owner who is thinking about starting a family: this mini series is for you!


Episode Links:

Guest: Marion Elkin-Greener, Mental Health Musings by Mer

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mental_health_musings_bymer/
Radio Show: https://obanfm.scot/shows/mental-health-musings-with-mer/


Host: Rhiannon Louden, Small Fish Brand Co

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishbrandco/
Website: https://www.smallfishglasgow.co.uk
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannonm

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

Episode 32- the podcast is back for season three, and I'm back from materntiy leave!

I've actually been back to work from mat leave for a while, but it's been quite the adjustment around here.

This is a solo episode and it's all about my experience with maternity leave as an entrepreneur, and the struggle to find a new normal as I return to work. I talk about hiring a virtual assistant to keep things ticking over, trying to take a "proper" leave from your business and how I staggered my return back (or tried to anyways).

If you're planning for mat leave, or planning to return from one this episode is full of honest truths and perspectives on how it felt for me, what the biggest challenges were and what I'm working through now, almost one year in to my return.

Episode Links:


Host: Rhiannon Louden, Small Fish Brand Co

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishbrandco/
Website: https://www.smallfishglasgow.co.uk
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannonm

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

Uncomfortable with the 'money' aspect of running a small business? You're in good company. Most small business owners and freelancers find things like pricing and selling difficult to navigate and uncomfortable to talk about. But they're kind of an important part of running a business- we do need to make a living after all!

This episode I interview Money Coach Ray Dodd, who talks us through why many of us have negative perceptions about money, self limiting beliefs surrounding money and our worth, and offers an alternative perspective on what more money can mean not only for our own lifestyle, but for the world around us.

She also shares her own business story and journey (the tough stuff too- not just the highlights!) and gives us some great tips for challenging our current beliefs and perceptions around money, limitations and future goals.

If you feel like your perceptions on money are holding you back, this is the episode for you!

Episode Links:

Guest: Ray Dodd

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ray_dodd/
Other links: https://bio.site/raydodd


Host: Rhiannon Louden, Small Fish Brand Co

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishbrandco/
Website: https://www.smallfishglasgow.co.uk
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannonm

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

Brand photography- the good, the bad and the NEED to know: if you're a small business owner! I've teamed up with another fabulous brand photographer, Rebecca Holmes, for an honest, open, real heart to heart about all things brand photography.

We talk about our clients' concerns and challenges, choosing the right brand photographer for your business, the difference between those of us who specialize in brand photography and those who have just started doing it on a whilm and we share our top tips and advice for making the most of your brand photography session.

Rebecca and I also delve into our role as business mentors, share our own business journey and talk about some of the challenges that we've had with showing our own faces online.

If you've ever wanted to know more about brand photography, how to tell who is the right brand photographer for you and your business or how to make the most of a brand photoshoot- this is the episode for you!

Episode Links:

Guest: Rebecca Holmes

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccaholmesphotography
Other links: www.rebeccaholmesphotography.com


Host: Rhiannon Louden, Small Fish Brand Co

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishbrandco/
Website: https://www.smallfishglasgow.co.uk
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannonm

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

Self limiting beliefs: we all have them. And they can hold us back in so many ways, especially when it comes to building and growing our businesses.

In this episode I chat with Mindset and Time Line Therapy Coach Karen Leigh, who shares her personal journey to finding her passion and working through her own self limiting beliefs to get to the positive and balanced place she is in today.

Karen chats us through where self limiting beliefs come from, how to start addressing them and how to speak to ourselves in a more positive way, changing our behaviours for the better. She also shares tips and advice on finding a coach to help you work through these things, and why it's important to surround yourself with positive podcasts, books, social media accounts and people to help keep you on the right track.

If you feel like your mindset is holding you back, in business or in life, this episode is for you!

Episode Links:

Guest: Karen Leigh

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkarenleigh
Website: https://www.iamkarenleigh.com/
Linked In: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/iamkarenleigh

Host: Rhiannon Louden, Small Fish Brand Co

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishbrandco/
Website: https://www.smallfishglasgow.co.uk
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannonm

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

https://www.iamkarenleigh.com/

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

Clutter- it's hard to avoid it when you're busy and juggling ALL the plates.

For some of us, it's physical clutter in our space. For others, it might be mental clutte. Or disorganization in our business or schedule. For manby of us (me!) it can feel like all of the above.

the good news is- if you acknowledge it, and start working on the causes we CAN start decluttering our lives... and that's what this episode is all about.

This week I chat with Home & Lifestyle Coach and Professional Organizer Elaine McKinlay, who explains why clutter happens, how it affects us, and why it's important to identify and acknowledge where declutter is needed.

Elaine also talks us though her process and shares practical tips and advice for making a start on decluttering our own lives (and businesses!)- and keeping them clutter free.

If you feel like your mind, your home or your business could use some decluttering, this episode is for you!

Episode Links:

Guest: Elaine McKinlay

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearmountaindecluttering
Website: https://www.clearmountaindecluttering.com

Host: Rhiannon Louden, Small Fish Brand Co

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishbrandco/
Website: https://www.smallfishglasgow.co.uk
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannonm

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com



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Small Fish Big Pod is now The Self Employed Mum Podcast!

The podcast is shifting focus- from a female entrepreneurship podcast to a podcast specifically for entrepreneurs who are also mums.

I thought about this a lot, as I don’t want to leave anyone out- I really don’t want to separate women into different categories as we are all figuring this out together.

But running a business while raising small humans is an entirely different ballgame and for those of us who are in the thick of it right now- this is the kind of content we need. The kind of discourse we are passionate about creating and sharing. The kind of conversations we most need to participate in.

So here we are! From now onwards the podcast will share stories, tips and perspective from female entrepreneurs who are also mums- and the topics we cover will be related specifically to the challenges of running a business while raising children.

Listen in more detail above (it's a very short solo episode!)- regular episodes resume next week!



Episode Links:

Host: Rhiannon Louden, Small Fish Brand Co

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishbrandco/
Website: https://www.smallfishglasgow.co.uk
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannonm

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

Is imposter syndrome always a bad thing? 🙇‍♀️

What if we were to reframe that feeling, and focus on the growth that happens when we step outside our comfort zone instead?

🎙️This week’s episode of The Self Employed Mum Podcast is a very honest conversation with Kate Flory of Kapow Coaching focused on exactly that. Kate has been a coach for over twenty years and as someone who specialises in Confidence Coaching and Mental Fitness and Wellbeing she has seen people from all walks of life struggle with this notion of being an “imposter” in various areas of their lives.

As well as lots of perspective, tips and advice that virtually of us need to hear (especially at this time of year!) Kate also shares her own journey starting and growing a business as a mum. We talk about mum guilt, hormones, plate juggling and how our role as mothers can sometimes lead to more imposter syndrome creepingin too.

Thanks for jlining the conversation! Don't forget to like/follow the podcast to stay up to date on new episodes, and if you like what you hear please give us a share!

Episode Links:

Guest: Kate Flory

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kapowcoaching
Website: https://www.kapowcoaching.com

Host: Rhiannon Louden, Small Fish Brand Co

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishbrandco/
Website: https://www.smallfishglasgow.co.uk

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

There are never enough hours in a day. ⌛️

Managing your time is one of the biggest challenges of self employment- especially when you’re also a mum. The good news is, there ARE ways you can make better use of the time you do have- and maybe even find a little for yourself.

🎙️This week’s episode of The Self Employed Mum Podcast is a very honest conversation with Sarah Stewart, Time Management Coach and it is FULL of tips and advice on reducing overwhelm, increasing productivity and finding more hours to do the things you love.

Sarah brings in a wealth of multi faceted experience from her previous career working in a global role for a big corporation, her training in mindfulness and coaching and her own lived experience of losing her mum at a young age and how that ignited her passion for making the most of the time we have on this planet.

She also shares her own story of building a business as a self employed single parent, and how she plans each day- even her free time- to optimise time for what’s most important to her.
Thanks for joining the conversation!

Don't forget to like/follow the podcast to stay up to date on new episodes, and if you like what you hear please give us a share!

Episode Links:
Guest: Sarah Stewart
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahstewart.co.uk/
Website: https://www.sarahstewart.co.uk/

Host: Rhiannon Louden, Small Fish Brand Co
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishbrandco/
Website: https://www.smallfishglasgow.co.uk
Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

Mini episode: Let's talk about why we need to celebrate Galentine's Day and celebrate YOU!

I'm flying solo this Valentine's Day episode to talk about two different kinds of love: self love (I'm talking pride and self care here, not the racy stuff!) and friendship- the real, there for you through the toughest stuff kind of pals.

This episode is all about the importance of: finding your people (ie. a community of likeminded female entrepreneurs), celebrating YOU and your progress, and making time for self care: why it should be a priority- and free of guilt, I might add.

I‘m sharing lots of honest experience on:the loneliness of starting a business in a new country, the struggles of new motherhood and self employment, how I stepped out of my comfort zone to find my people (and then some) and why I’m working on allowing more time for me and celebrating my wins- big, small and any steps forward.

There's a wee bit about the community I co created for female entrepreneurs in Glasgow and across Scotland as well (check out the link sofr Small Biz Big Chat below).

Thanks for listening, and please share this episode with anyone you know who is feeling lonely in this world of motherhood and entrepreneurship. Let's help this community grow!


Episode Links:

Host: Rhiannon Louden, Small Fish Brand Co

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishbrandco/
Website: https://www.smallfishglasgow.co.uk
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannonm

Small Biz Big Chat: meet ups for Scottish women in business
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallbizbigchat/
Website: https://www.smallbizcommunity.co.uk/


Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

Let's talk about hormones.

Whether you deal with an imblanace or disorder, are in the throes of peri-menopause or menopause, are pregnant/breastfeeding/in the early stages of motherhood or just feel really affected by hormonal changes at different points in the month- dealing with hormones is no easy feat.

🎙️This week’s episode of The Self Employed Mum Podcast is a very educational conversation with Dr. April Blake, Naturopathic Doctor and Women's Health Specialist and it is FULL of information, tips and advice on listening to your body, learning what helps and hinders you as an individual and planning your work (and home) life as best you can around the issues you face.

April takes a holistic approach to treatment, looking at the root cause and what kind of lifestyle changes can be made first- and she shares her wealth of experience as both a doctor and as a woman herself.

She also shares her own story of building a business as a self employed parent, and her move from California to Scotland to set up her clinic in Edinburgh.

Thanks for joining the conversation!

Don't forget to like/follow the podcast to stay up to date on new episodes, and if you like what you hear please give us a share!

Episode Links:
Guest: Dr. April Blake
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solstice_naturopathic/
Website: https://www.solsticecentre.co.uk/

Host: Rhiannon Louden, Small Fish Brand Co
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishbrandco/
Website: https://www.smallfishglasgow.co.uk
Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

If you want to succeed as a small business, you need to find a way to stand out.
 
So how do you actually do that? How do you figure out what it is that makes you unique, and find the confidence to show it?
 
🎙️This week’s episode of The Self Employed Mum Podcast is a special one as it’s with one of the most creative and talented people I know- and also one of my best friends!
I’m joined by Brand Designer and Illustrator Emmelie Coulson, who specialises in bold and colourful branding for female entrepreneurs.
 
Emmelie is as creative as they come, and she has some great insights to share on how to express yourself through your branding and why it’s important to truly be yourself. She also shares her top tips for standing out online and the two of us chat through the details of how this has made a big difference in our own business growth too.
 
Both Emmelie and I have two young children at home, and we also talk about the challenges (and solutions!) to juggling these two major things at the same time.
 
Thanks for joining the conversation!
 
Don't forget to like/follow the podcast to stay up to date on new episodes, and if you like what you hear please give us a share!
 
Episode Links:

Guest: Emmelie Coulson, Emmelie Coulson  Design
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmeliecoulson.design Website: https://www.emmeliecoulson.co.uk/

Connect with me:

Rhiannon Louden, Small Fish Brand Co
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishbrandco/
Website: https://www.smallfishglasgow.co.uk

Substack: https://theselfemployedmum.substack.com/ 

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

Mini episode: How to keep your business afloat when sh*t gets tough

How do you keep your business going when you're dealing with big things in your personal life? Whether it's grief, stress, change or all of the above, it's incredibly challenging to stay on top of everything as a business owner when the sh*t has hit the fan. 

This is probably the most personal episode I've ever recorded- as the past eight months have been really tough for me and I've learned a lot about what to do (and what not to do) when it comes to taking care of both your business, and yourself. 

I share a little bit about what's been going on in my family life, how I've managed to keep both of my small business afloat during it all and my five top tips for surviving a challenging time as an entrepreneur. This episode is FULL of honest persective and advice and it's for anyone who is currently struggling to navigate life and business during a tough time in their life.  

Thanks for listening, and please share this episode with an entrepreneur you care about- especially if  you know they are dealing with a lot just now. Let's help this community grow! 


Episode Links:

Host: Rhiannon Louden, Small Fish Brand Co

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishbrandco/
Website: https://www.smallfishglasgow.co.uk
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannonm

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

There is SO much pressure on new mums to be perfect- to love every minute of that newborn stage, to do everything “right”, for all of it to feel natural and beautiful.

So when it doesn’t, and the tough stuff crops up, we feel like we are doing something wrong. Like we weren’t meant to be mums. Like we are failing.

On next week’s episode of The Self Employed Mum 🎙️ I chat with Susie Dale of @matrescence_club and it’s easily the most honest, real, raw chat about motherhood I’ve ever shared.

Susie talks us through matrescence, the evolution of motherhood and the importance of educating, sharing and supporting new mums- as well as lots of honest perspective from her own journey into motherhood as an entrepreneur.

Thanks for joining the conversation!
 
Don't forget to like/follow the podcast to stay up to date on new episodes, and if you like what you hear please give us a share!
 
Episode Links:

Guest: Susannah Dale, Matrescence Club
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matrescence_club
Substack: https://substack.com/@matrescenceclub

Connect with me:

Rhiannon Louden, Small Fish Brand Co
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallfishbrandco/
Website: https://www.smallfishglasgow.co.uk
Substack: https://theselfemployedmum.substack.com/ 


Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

Never mind the highlights. It’s the hurdles we’ve overcome that tell the most honest- and interesting- story.
 
Courage and Chaos is back for a new season- and I’m starting this one out by sharing the real, raw, honest truths about my own business journey as a female entrepreneur.
 
With a focus on five major obstacles and the ways I overcame them, I’ll walk you through my seven years of full time self employment (and the many years of side hustling before that) to get to where I am today: with two thriving business, co founding a community of female entrepreneurs in Scotland and raising two small humans.
 
Covering a move overseas and setting up a business in a new country, matresence and motherhood, disability parenting, a worldwide pandemic and a host of other things that tested my determination (and stubbornness) this episode is all about learning things the hard way, adapting, and celebrating growth and perseverence- even when it looks different than you thought it would.
 
Thanks for joining the conversation!   Don't forget to like/follow the podcast to stay up to date on new episodes, and if you like what you hear please give us a share!

Connect with me:
Rhiannon Louden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhiannonlouden.co.uk & https://www.instagram.com/rhiannoneale

Website: https://www.rhiannonlouden.co.uk

Substack: https://theraremumchronicles.substack.com/ 



Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/courage-chaos--4358445/support.

Find it hard to make time to be present? To plan your days with purpose? To find a bit of time for you? 

When you're juggling ALL the plates, caught up in the busy day to day responsibilities and 'to-do' lists how are you meant to practice mindfulness?

I am no expert in this area- but thankfully I know someone who is! This episode I'm joined by the wonderful Nicole HR, Mindfulness Practitioner and Life Coach and all around insightful human being and mum. 

Nicole explains to us what mindfulness is, how to practice it in small ways and in big ones, and how to implement tiny changes into your day that will make a big impact. She walks us through the science behind mindfulness and why it's so important- especially as women who are jugling a lot. 

This episode is full of perspective, advice and actionable steps you can take today to start seeing- and feeling- a big difference in your wellbeing. 

Thanks for joining the conversation!   Don't forget to like/follow the podcast to stay up to date on new episodes, and if you like what you hear please give us a share!

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Guest:
Nicole HR, Mindfulness Practitioner and Life Coach

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicole_h.r/
Website: https://nicolehr.co.uk/
 
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Rhiannon Louden, Brand Strategist & Photographer, Business Mentor

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Website: https://www.rhiannonlouden.co.uk
Substack: https://theraremumchronicles.substack.com/ 

 
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Repeat after me: I do not need to reinvent myself this year.

Or set a big list of goals you haven't actually given much thought to- just because there are messages everywhere telling you that's what you "have to" do to become a "success."

The first episode of 2025 is all about saying goodbye to the "New Year, New You'll bullsh*t we see every January and instead taking some time to think honestly about what you want out of 2025.

I start with sharing my own perspective after what was the most tumultous year of my life in 2024, and why I'm not setting big showy goals for 2025. I talk you through the difference between dreams, intentions and goals and the importance of choosing a select few goals that are the right fit in every aspect of you life- not just your business. 

From there I share my simple five step process for setting goals you can actually achieve, focused around defining, sharing, planning, accountability and celebrating every win along the way. 
 
This is a short and sweet solo episode and I hope you'll find it helpful, relatable and a little bit inspirational too. 

Thanks for joining the conversation!   Don't forget to like/follow the podcast to stay up to date on new episodes, and if you like what you hear please give us a share!

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Rhiannon Louden

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Website: https://www.rhiannonlouden.co.uk

Substack: https://theraremumchronicles.substack.com/ 


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Nothing challenges your identity like becoming a mother- and the evolution of motherhood to follow. 

It's all consuming, and all the sudden you have a new role, new responsibilites, a new body and a whole new world to navigate. 

This week on the @courageandchaospod I’m joined by Catrin Kemp: writer, mum of two and founder/director of @newmumswritingcircle to talk ALL about the transition to and then evolution of motherhood. 

We cover a whole host of topics around entrepreneurship and motherhood: managing your ever-changing hormones, challenging patriarchal views, finding a community and a means of expression and redefining your own version of success. 

We share our own personal stories- straight from the trenches- and chat through why we've built our business to suit our changed goals, lifestyles and values.  

This episode is full of perspective, advice and honest thoughts on how hard this journey is, and how to make it through. 

Thanks for joining the conversation!   Don't forget to like/follow the podcast to stay up to date on new episodes, and if you like what you hear please give us a share!

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Guest:
Catrin Kemp: Founder + Director, New Mums Writing Circle

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newmumswriting

Website: https://www.newmumswriting.co.uk/

Substack: https://substack.com/@newmumswriting
 
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Rhiannon Louden: Business Mentor, Brand Strategist & Photographer,

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhiannonlouden.co.uk & https://www.instagram.com/rhiannoneale

Website: https://www.rhiannonlouden.co.uk

Substack: https://theraremumchronicles.substack.com/ 

Intro/Outro music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

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