The Seasons in Business Podcast

I'm back behind the microphone after a summer break, with plenty to catch up on. In this episode, I'm looking back at a different kind of summer, reflecting on that funny mix of fresh-start energy and end-of-year busyness that September brings, and sharing three questions inspired by the autumn equinox to help us check in before the months ahead.

Summer often becomes a busy season of doing, showing up, and saying yes — and before we know it, the long days have slipped by. In this episode, I’m sharing a gentle midsummer reflection, with prompts to help you look back without judgement and move into the rest of the season with more intention.

Growth is often framed as something we should always be aiming for — bigger, bettter, busier — but what happens when we start to question that? In this episode, I’m exploring what growth looks like when we define it on our own terms, rather than defaulting to the idea that bigger is always better. From success and comparison, to staying small by choice, this is a gentle reflection on building a business that actually fits the life you want to live.

Social media used to feel fun — a place to share work, connect with other creatives, and document everyday moments. But over time, it’s started to feel more exhausting than enjoyable. In this episode, I’m reflecting on online fatigue, analogue nostalgia, and the growing desire for a slower, more intentional relationship with technology, creativity, and life offline again.

I've been sitting on ideas for a while now — workshops I want to run, podcast guests I want to invite on, one-to-one business conversations I'd love to offer. They're things that genuinely excite me, but every time I think about actually making them happen, I hesitate. It's taken me some time to recognise what's really been holding me back: fear.

When starting feels hard, it’s often a sign of resistance rather than lack of motivation. In this episode, I share a gentler way to understand procrastination and begin moving through it.

Seasonal planning offers a gentler way to approach your work — combining the natural rhythm of the year with a simple 90-day focus. In this episode, I explore how to plan for your business in a way that feels more sustainable, flexible, and aligned with your energy.

Decisions are hard, so it can be tempting to ask everyone else what to do — except yourself. In this episode, I’m talking about why we sometimes outsource our decisions in business, how it can quietly override our own instincts, and a few small ways to start trusting your own voice again. If you’ve ever felt stuck, or caught between too many opinions, this is a gentle look at reclaiming ownership and confidence in your decision-making.

Life and work don’t always fit neatly together — and sometimes the balance between them shifts when you least expect it. In this episode, I share simple ways to stay grounded, the practical tools I rely on, and small habits that help me navigate those shifts calmly, without overwhelm.

If business finances are something you tend to avoid, this episode is for you. I’m talking about small, manageable habits that help me stay on top of my numbers, why I’m aiming to file my tax return earlier this year, and how I’m working towards feeling calmer and more confident with money.

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started this podcast — or if anyone would even listen! In this episode, I reflect on the first ten episodes, sharing what I’ve learned about getting started, finding a workflow, and keeping going when things feel less than perfect. If you’ve been thinking about launching a podcast (or any creative project), this is a gentle look at the highs, the challenges, and why (for me) it’s worth the effort.

January can feel heavy with pressure to set big goals and start fresh routines — but for many of us, the deepest, coldest part of the year is better suited to gentle beginnings. In this episode of Seasons in Business, I share why I don’t set business goals in January, how I ease into the new year with observation rather than action, and why choosing a single guiding word can be surprisingly powerful.