13 MAR 2024 · 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

28 FEB 2024 · 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 Instagramhttps://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

14 FEB 2024 · 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

31 JAN 2024 · 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 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ray_dodd/ 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

17 JAN 2024 · 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 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ray_dodd/ Website: https://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

9 JAN 2024 · 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

23 AUG 2023 · 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 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ray_dodd/ 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

5 JUL 2023 · 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 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ray_dodd/ 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/

19 JUN 2023 · 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 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ray_dodd/ 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

1 JUN 2023 · 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 Instagramhttps://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