Real Talk (and a Slice of Cake) with Business Besties Emma & Leanne
No fluff. No jargon. Just straight-talking advice, smart strategies…and the right amount of mischief from your favourite business besties, Emma & Leanne.
Ready for some real talk about the highs and lows of starting and growing a business?
Whether you’re turning a hobby into a hustle, starting from scratch, or struggling to find structure, you’re in the right place. This is for you if you are done Googling, tired of overthinking, and ready to actually get stuff done. Emma & Leanne have a shared love of honesty over hype, and absolutely no time for fluff. Between them they have built four thriving businesses, over six decades (gulp) and now they’re serving up the real talk (and cake) to help you do the same.
Each episode is short and sharp, packed with honest conversations, practical tips, and plenty of laughs…because building a business doesn’t have to be boring or complicated.
We keep it real. We keep it simple. We keep it moving.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 12 minutes
- Episodes
- 15
- Years Active
- 2025
E13: Quick & Dirty: How to Make £1,000 from a Low-Ticket Offer (Yes, Even If Maths Isn’t Your Thing)
If we gave you £1,000 right now, what would you spend it on? A holiday?
Well... what if you could make that £1,000 instead?
In this episode, Emma and Leanne break down the girl maths behind turning a …
E12: You Don’t Need More Time...You Need a Deadline
Still waiting for the right time to start or grow your business? Spoiler: it’s not coming.
In this short and sweet episode, Emma and Leanne cut through the noise and deliver a dose of truth: time isn’…
How Tracy Bradbury rebuilt her life (and business) one bold move at a time
This one’s a banger.
Leanne’s flying solo today (Emma's off...don’t worry, she’ll be fuming she missed this one), and she’s joined by the absolute firecracker that is Tracy Bradbury, founder of Enhanc…
E11: Visibility Feels Cringey…But It’s Kinda Non-Negotiable
Let’s talk visibility and why it feels so hard when you’re the one putting yourself out there.
In this episode, Emma and Leanne tackle one of the biggest (and most uncomfortable) parts of building an …
E10: From Corporate to CEO: The Truth About Going It Alone
You’ve built a brilliant career. You’ve worn all the hats. And now…it’s just you. Welcome to the messy middle between corporate comfort and business ownership.
In this episode, Emma and Leanne dive in…
E9: No Audience…No Sales
You’ve got the offer. The branding. Maybe even a logo you love. But if there’s no one to sell to? You’ve got a hobby, not a business.
In this episode, we get straight to the point: you need an audienc…
E8: Looks Like We’ve Got It All Together…LOL
Done is better than perfect...but let’s be honest, we’ve had a few bloopers getting here.
In this episode, we pull back the curtain on what it really looks like behind the scenes of running a business…
E7: How to Manage Your Time When You’ve Got a Million Things to Do
Let’s talk about time… or more accurately, the lack of it.
In this episode of Real Talk and a Slice of Cake, we get stuck into one of the biggest struggles for new business owners: finding the time to…
E6: Don’t Ask Google… Ask Us!
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure who to ask? That’s exactly why we created our free drop-in sessions.
In this episode, Emma and Leanne pull back the curtain on their biweekly ‘Don’t Ask Google, A…
E5: Do You Really Need to Be on Every Social Media Platform?
In this episode, we’re diving into one of the biggest time drains (and pressure points) for new business owners: social media. With so many platforms out there, it’s easy to feel like you should be e…
E4: What Do You Actually Need to Make Your First Sale?
In this episode, we’re taking it back to one of the biggest milestones in your business journey...that very first sale.
We share our own experiences (and the nerves that came with them!), and break do…
E3: What Does Success Actually Look Like to You?
This episode, we're diving into a big one...success. What does it really mean? Who gets to define it? And why is it so easy to chase someone else’s version without stopping to ask what you actually w…
E1: Whattt...We’ve Got a Podcast!
Welcome to the very first episode of Real Talk and a Slice of Cake with Emma & Leanne!
This is the place where strategy meets simplicity, and business gets served with a generous helping of honesty (a…
E2: Are You Really Ready to Start Your Business?
In this episode, we’re talking about the myth of being 'ready' to start a business and why waiting until everything is perfect can actually hold you back.
From Leanne’s all-singing, all-dancing websit…
Trailer - Who We Are, Why Cake, and What’s Coming
If you're sick of empty advice, overwhelmed by all the 10-step success formulas, or drowning in open browser tabs trying to figure it all out...you're not alone. And you’re exactly who this podcast i…