Her Handmade Hustle Unplugged: A Start Up Business Podcast for Creative Women and Entrepreneurs

Marketing doesn’t have to feel salesy, scary or limited to social media. In this episode, I’m joined by Anna Short from Boo Marketing (Small Business Britain’s Top 100 Female Entrepreneurs 2025) to s…

Talking about tax and accounting might not sound exciting… but if you’re running a creative business, it’s one of the most important conversations you can have.

In this episode of Her Handmade Hustle …

In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Rachel, the founder of LoveLossDiscoballs - a heartfelt business born from unimaginable grief. After losing her husband to suicide, Rachel found herself naviga…

Dealing with criticism as a small business owner in your forties can feel especially tough - especially when you're rediscovering who you are and finally putting yourself out there.

In this episode, I…

In this emotional episode of the HHH Unplugged podcast, I’m joined by the extraordinary Lucy Thompson - a medical tattoo artist and founder of the Nipple Innovation Project (NIP), the UK’s first mast…

Feel like you’re “too quiet” to build a memorable brand? Think again. In this episode of Her Handmade Hustle: Unplugged, we’re busting the myth that you have to be loud, bold or always online to be s…

Sometimes we forget that behind every handmade product is a story -  not just of craft, but of courage, healing and personal transformation.

In this episode of Her Handmade Hustle: Unplugged, I share …

Are you a creative entrepreneur who feels pressured to follow every Instagram trend just to stay visible? In this refreshingly honest episode, I share the 5 Instagram habits I refuse to follow - and …

In this powerful episode, Joanne shares the three most common fears that hold creative entrepreneurs back: fear of the unknown, fear of failure, and fear of success. Through the lens of a personal st…

In this fun and refreshingly honest episode, I’m joined by my husband Dave to explore the real-life experience of living with a creative female entrepreneur (aka me!). If you run a small business fro…

Ever wondered what a car boot sale can teach you about running a creative business? Turns out - quite a lot.

In today’s podcast episode, I’m sharing 5 surprising business lessons I learned from sellin…

Are you a creative entrepreneur who’s full of ideas but constantly stuck in start-up mode? Maybe you’ve got a new product, service or studio space ready to go - but instead of launching, you're procr…

If you’ve ever fluffed your way through a speed dating intro (guilty as charged), you’ll know how brutal 60 seconds can be. And guess what? Pitching your business is no different. If you can’t confid…

If you’re feeling too comfortable in your business, that’s a problem. Comfort zones might feel safe, but they’re the biggest roadblocks to growth. In today’s episode, we’re diving into why staying co…

It’s podcast day! And this episode might be the wake up call you need to answer. Particularly if you’re feeling bored, stuck and wondering if it’s too late for a woman over 40 to change things up…

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Running a creative business is not for the faint of heart. It’s a rollercoaster ride filled with highs, lows and a whole lot of uncertainty. After 15 years of being self-employed - and navigating two…

Hands up if you’ve ever found yourself shying away from communicating with the people who might be interested in your products or service? Are you a creative ninja, specialising in hiding behind your…

Have you ever caught yourself saying, “I always wanted to…” but never actually followed through? Whether it was starting a creative business, writing that book, or picking up an old passion, life oft…

It’s podcast day! And today we’re getting honest about whether or not your creative business is bringing in enough income.

I know mine hasn’t over the last year. It’s been bloody awful trying to stay…

As a small creative business owner, forward planning is non-negotiable. But what happens when it leaves you feeling panicked, disconnected, and burned out before the season or occasion even arrives? …