Story Slurp

Ever wondered what it's really like to be a freelance artist and illustrator?  Michelle Abrahall spills the beans and gives her top tips on avoiding imposter syndrome, keeping accountable as a creati…

Have you ever wondered whether you should mentor someone else? Maybe you don't think you have the time to help someone right now, and maybe you don't realise all the wonderful benefits you can get yo…

Have you ever wondered how a pineapple grows? Or why most watering cans are really boring? Artist and Surface Designer, Julie-Anne Pugh has! Now known for her colourful hand-painted watering cans, in…

Have you ever suffered from imposter syndrome? Did it stop you doing something you really wanted to do, but were too scared/didn't think you were good enough to try?

Hands up - I have! And so many tim…

Can you imagine moving to a completely different country with hardly any money, not speaking the language and needing to find work?

That's what happened to Vania Soucy. She arrived in New York, from B…

If you're a regular listener to this show, you'll know that at the end of June I set myself a challenge - to draw or paint for 30 days.

Now, if you're an artist (or even if you're not) you may think t…

Ever wondered what it takes to build a brand from your kitchen table? Emma Tucker, Co-Founder of Modo Creative does.  She and her husband, Andrew, set up their business around 15 years ago (at the sa…

Do you miss that 'fresh new book' time at the start of September, now you're no longer at school?

Why not create your own summer reset? Use the quiet time over the summer holidays to look back at your…

Fuel bills are going up, grocery bills are rocketing, inflation is high. Whether or not we're heading for a recession, times are tricky for us all right now - and they're even more tricky for a busin…

How often do you stop and really think about the small stories that make up the fabric of your life? We're all so busy these days, it's so easy to forget! Laura Pashby (@circleofpine) is on a mission…

Have you ever wondered what it's like to take part in a TV show, like The Great British Sewing Bee?  This week we talk to Lauren Guthrie - one of the first-ever contestants.  She's now taken her love…

So you've heard about how brilliant blogs can be, but how do you start one?  Here are my top tips for getting started on creating a brilliant blog - which will grow your audience and your business.

He…

So often we carry around limiting beliefs around with us about our abilities - especially when it comes to creativity.

I myself have carried the limiting belief that I can't draw or paint for around 3…

Being in business can be tough.  When it's just you, yourself and um, you, everything falls on you and if you don't believe deep down that you can do it, or even that's it's possible, then it likely …

Have you ever wondered how to (or even whether you should) get PR for your business? What is PR anyway?  PR and branding expert Lucy Werner (author of Hype Yourself and Brand Yourself and Founder of …

Let's de-mystify the world of writing - I want to make it super simple for you to write better copy and content for your business, without the faff.  And the number one best way of doing that? By wri…

I absolutely LOVE blogs - starting mine in 2019 changed my life - it led to a trip to Paris, building a business I adore and creating an amazing community, which I love supporting.

Here's why you shou…

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Story Slurp is hosted and produced by Victoria Brown.

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Nothing connects with your customers as well as email.  The stats will say that email is the best method for getting yourself out there. There are no algorithms. You own your list. You can connect wi…

Failure sucks.  We've all been there, and do you know what? In business, it's pretty much guaranteed. So how can you be resilient to failure, and use it to bounce back stronger than before? Here are …