Behind the Business

Aug 31 2024 107 ep. 25 mins 3

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Join Jemma Broadstock, psychology-obsessed entrepreneur and coach, in a series of intimate and vulnerable conversations with online entrepreneurs. Each episode will peel back the curtain on the realities behind the scenes of running a business, the ability to embrace imperfection and the sharing of the messy truths of entrepreneurship. Jemma explores how we navigate the complexities of honouring the real and raw human behind the business while still achieving success and running a business that feels fulfilling, despite not always practising what we preach. With each short episode packed full of valuable lessons, you’ll find yourself exhaling, thinking, 'I'm not the only one?!'

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Copy: writing shareworthy newsletters with Sara

Aug 31 2024 24 mins

Copy: writing shareworthy newsletters In this episode, Sara shares her challenges of running a business with ADHD and how she approaches her tasks in a way that works for her. We also talk about Sara's experience being the sole income provider as a single mom, the way she offers helps clients find the golden nuggets in their knowledge, and how to write

The Joy Experiment

Aug 30 2024 10 mins

From September I have decided to do something called The Joy Experiment! Each month for the next 12 months will have a theme. These themes are things that positive psychologists have shown to be influential when it comes to our wellbeing. I have picked 12 themes that feel particularly relevant to my life. I will then use each theme to set myself weekly tasks/missions/to-dos to see

Evolution: being a VA vs being a coach with Mel

Aug 29 2024 31 mins

Evolution: being a VA vs being a coach In this episode, I chat with Mel, who runs a boutique VA agency serving 6 and 7 figure CEOs. We chat all about her journey from building a VA business out of a backpack in Bali to offering coaching and then going back to focusing entirely on her agency. We talk about what it was like to close down such a successful offer, her in

Accounting: making numbers less scary with Kara

Aug 22 2024 23 mins

Accounting: making numbers less scary In this episode, Kara shares her super interesting journey to becoming an accountant, the wildest client expenses she has encountered, and offers invaluable advice for those overwhelmed by numbers. We also dive into how Kara uses Google to find clients (having stepped away from Instagram, and the red flags she keeps an eye out for whe

Anxiety, having a baby & business challenges with Georgina

Aug 15 2024 46 mins

Anxiety, having a baby & business challenges In this episode, I catch up with previous client Georgina, to chat about her journey of returning to work shortly after having a baby. We talk about her decision to skip traditional maternity leave, how her clients reacted to her sharing she was pregnant, and her experience so far of balancing motherhood with busi

Growth: the power of lifestyle design with Simone

Aug 08 2024 24 mins

Growth: the power of lifestyle design In this episode, we explore how lifestyle designer Simone helps entrepreneurs create lives they look forward to every day. We chat about the importance of building productive habits and setting clear goals to drive personal and professional growth and how her work has allowed her clients to move countries, quit jobs, open businesses,&

Autonomy: what makes business worthwhile with Brittany

Aug 01 2024 27 mins

Autonomy: what makes business worthwhile with Brittany In this episode, I speak to Brittany, owner of a boutique branding studio who candidly shares her experiences of running a business while navigating the demands of motherhood. She opens up about the moments she wonders if she should just get a job at Starbucks but reminds us that it's just a case of choosing which inconven

Content: making creation easier with Amber

Jul 25 2024 21 mins

Content: making creation easier In this episode, we tackle the topic of content creation, focusing on making the process easy and efficient. We discuss the dilemma of choosing the right social media platform or whether to be present on all platforms, examining the pros and cons of each approach. We explore the concept of adaptability in our strategies as we navigate the ever-c

Change: from ice hockey to business owner with Shaun

Jul 18 2024 22 mins

Change: from ice hockey to business owner In this episode, we delve into Shaun's ice hockey past and how it influences his current business, instilling discipline, teamwork, and resilience. We discuss the challenge of putting so much into a business that other areas of life are neglected and share strategies to maintain a healthy balance. Shaun reflects on the mistakes he's learned

Boundaries: when to say no with Katrina

Jul 11 2024 25 mins

Boundaries: when to say no In this episode, we explore the delicate balance between signing clients and knowing when to say no to protect yourself and your business. We also discuss how having a baby can profoundly change your approach to business, impacting priorities, time management, and overall work-life balance. Branding: embracing your weird In this episode, we explore the im