In this solo episode I’m pulling back the curtain on the rebrand of the Mum Means Business podcast and my photography business and sharing what the process taught me about confidence, perfectionism and finally trusting myself enough to launch before everything is perfect.
Working with graphic designer Liz Mosley of Building Your Brand, I discovered a concept that changed the way I see everything I do: threads. Motherhood, business, family, freedom, flexibility, community, connection and impact — all running through every strand of my work.
This episode is as much about the slow, quiet rebuild of confidence after early motherhood as it is about squiggles and colour palettes, and I hope it resonates with any mother in business who has ever waited to feel ready before sharing what she has built.
Jul 10
12 min
Michelle Newman is the founder of Flow, a digital operations consultancy helping entrepreneurs scale with ease, and her own journey to get there is anything but straightforward.
In this episode, she shares how divorce, sepsis and the slow realisation that she had accidentally built a business she didn’t enjoy became the catalysts for a complete rebuild - one rooted in intention, self-care and a genuine sense of belonging.
From the transformative power of breathwork to the simple but game-changing practice of the ta-da list, Michelle offers both hard-won wisdom and practical tools for any mother in business who is ready to move from survival mode to scaling with ease. A conversation about grace, micro movements and giving yourself far more credit than you probably do.
Jul 7
1 hr
In this honest solo episode, I unpack one of the most repeated pieces of advice in the online business world - be consistent - and why it stopped serving me.
After posting on Instagram every single day for 14 months while navigating two babies under two, I ended up with 600 followers and a lot of cringe-worthy content. Now, on the other side of 50 podcast episodes, I’m sharing why I’m shifting from consistency at all costs to a marketing approach that aligns with my actual energy and capacity. This is a conversation about quality over quantity, the power of the pause and giving yourself permission to stop doing something just because you have always been told you should.
Jul 3
20 min
Kendall Marie Platt is a horticultural therapist and founder of Adventures with Flowers, supporting women to create garden sanctuaries that restore the nervous system and provide a genuine alternative to the burnout culture so many mothers are navigating.
In this episode, she shares her own journey from running on empty to building a business rooted in nature, rhythm and daily joy and makes a compelling case for why getting your hands in the soil is not a hobby but a form of self-preservation. From breaking the link between self-worth and productivity to the quietly radical idea that we don’t need permission or a qualification before we begin, this is a warm, grounding and deeply restorative conversation for any mother who is overdue a moment to breathe.
Jun 30
1 hr 4 min
In this solo episode I’m sharing everything about my first ever Atomicon - the UK’s largest sales and marketing conference for small businesses.
From the logistical juggle of sports day versus conference tickets to the moment I waited 45 minutes in a queue, nearly lost my nerve and then asked Amelia Sordell to come on this podcast anyway (she said yes), it was a day full of lessons in focus, connection and showing up even when it feels uncomfortable. If you have ever wondered whether Atomicon is worth it, or whether events like this have a place in the life of a busy mum in business, this episode is for you.
Jun 26
23 min
Caroline Britton is an intuitive coach, author and self-described magic maker who has spent four years transforming thousands of lives since leaving a 14-year career in global consultancy.
In this episode, she shares her own journey from feeling stuck to living with genuine purpose and fulfilment, and unpacks the identity and belief barriers that keep so many women playing small. From the power of stillness to the practice of writing letters from fear and from love, Caroline offers both a profound perspective and practical tools for anyone ready to reconnect with their dreams. A conversation about authenticity, emotional intelligence and the quietly radical act of giving yourself permission to come home to who you truly are.
Jun 23
55 min
In the first solo episode of Mum Means Business, I take up space on my own podcast for the very first time. No guest, no script, just an honest reflection on why it has taken me so long to talk about my own work on a podcast built to celebrate other women, and what finally shifted to bring this new weekly format to life.
From the internalised belief that women should dim themselves rather than take up space, to the comfort I’ve found in the solidarity of other mothers navigating the same identity shifts, this episode is a candid look behind the curtain.
Each Friday from here, I’ll be sharing short, unfiltered reflections on the rollercoaster of building a business alongside motherhood, because the more we normalise the mess behind the scenes, the less alone we all feel.
Jun 19
8 min
For 49 episodes Victoria Phipps has been asking the questions. For episode 50, her oldest friend and fellow journalist Sarah Garrod turns the tables.
In this milestone conversation, Victoria shares her own story for the first time: from co-founding the D-Day Revisited charity to building a photography business across the analogue and digital ages, and the honest, messy reality of navigating entrepreneurship alongside early motherhood. It is a conversation about transferable skills, creative identity, the courage to take up space and what it really looks like to be in the messy middle of building a business and a life you love. A fitting celebration of 50 episodes and a heartfelt reminder that the host of this podcast is right there in it alongside you.
Jun 16
1 hr 9 min
Christina Townsend is the founder of Spout, an award-winning bath play system born from one mum’s determination to make the dinner, bath and bed routine feel calmer and less cluttered.
A former early years teacher and solo parent of three, Christina is navigating the start up journey alongside a full-time job, learning as she goes what it truly takes to back yourself before the world has even seen what you are building. From overcoming imposter syndrome to learning the language of investment, this is an honest and deeply encouraging conversation about early stage entrepreneurship, the power of finding your tribe and the quiet but transformative decision to claim the word entrepreneur before you feel ready.
Jun 9
1 hr 1 min
Sam Chetwood is the founder of CeCe & Me, a mobile children’s shoe fitting service born from one mum’s frustration with the standard high street experience and her determination to put foot health first.
In this episode, Sam shares the story of building and franchising a business rooted in genuine expertise and personal mission — and opens up a fascinating conversation about the science of shoe fitting that most parents have never been invited into.
From the sensory role of feet to the long term implications of ill-fitting shoes for physical and neurological development, this episode will change the way you think about something as seemingly simple as a trip to buy your child’s next pair. A conversation about purposeful entrepreneurship, the power of education and building a business that truly fits your life.
Jun 2
58 min
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