Best Rhea Freeman Podcasts (2024)

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The Summer Holiday Survival Guide for Small Business Owners 19:54

2h ago19:54

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In the UK, we're now part way through the second week of the summer holidays, and I know how hard it can be. You have work, the heat, life, and now full time child activity provider/cook/cleaner/fixer/adjudicator of sibling squabbles to add to the list. It's a lot. As a mum of two lively boys, I wanted to share some tips that have helped me this su…

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Cookies, creativity and collabs with Steph Giordano aka Baked by Steph 46:58

9d ago46:58

46:58

What do cookies, creativity, Regé-Jean Page, Zoella AND Brazilian Bum Bum Cream have in common?! It's Baked By Steph, a brilliant, fun, hobby turned business that Steph Giordano started in 2019. Steph became obsessed with beautiful biscuits and the decoration of them as a hobby. As she perfected her fun designs, people started to notice, and this q…

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Sustainability sells with Lulu O'Connor aka The Clothes Doctor 48:09

4h ago48:09

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Fast fashion is a regular feature on many a newsfeed for all the wrong reasons. These cheap and often poor quality garments aren't designed to be with their purchaser for long, and are set to be worn a few times before finding their way to landfill. But there's another way. Enter Lulu O'Connor, founder of The Clothes Doctor. During her previous car…

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Lingerie to feeling limitless, with Lemon Fuller of Lemonade Dolls 43:48

3d ago43:48

43:48

Lemonade Dolls is one of the fastest growing lingerie brands in the UK. It started life - as a community initially - when its founder, Lemon Fuller, started an Instagram account in 2017. She had worked in the entertainment industry for a number of years and kept seeing her incredibly talented friends suffer with a chronic lack of self confidence. I…

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Stop stealing other people's work! 17:37

11d ago17:37

17:37

Urgh- if I had a penny for every time I see someone's work stolen online, I'd be a pretty rich woman. And think, if the people who had their work stolen earned money from it, they'd be a lot better off too! On today's episode, I'm talking about sharing v. stealing, copyright infringement, the importance of asking (and waiting for!) permission, big …

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Downloads, data and asking your opinion 8:12

18d ago8:12

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An open ended title, but a very apt one- on episode 300, I'm asking for your opinion on the kind of podcasts you love the most. I believe that anything we do should be under constant revision- we shouldn't just do one thing and stick with it forever because it 'works', we should always be striving to improve and iterate, and with over 300 episodes …

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PR, press days, parenting and pride- building Bloxham PR (and building your brand) with Kaylie Bloxham 47:50

26d ago47:50

47:50

The world of PR is constantly evolving. Not all that long ago, it was all about press releases and building relationships with traditional media, whereas now it's this alongside social media, influencers, events, content creation and a lot more. To survive, let alone thrive, agencies need to adapt, and Bloxham PR, lead by founder Kaylie Bloxham, is…

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Why are you the one? 7:05

1M ago7:05

7:05

Ah- deep question, right? But it's more business related, why are you the one for your customers, rather than why are you the best of a bad bunch? The current political campaigns at play teach many things- why it's impolite to shout over each other, why fact checking matters, and why repeating why the other person is bad isn't a good marketing stra…

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Scaling, social media, and sweet success with Rebecca Honeywell-Ward from Honeywell Bakes 50:13

1M ago50:13

50:13

Rebecca Honeywell-Ward started Honeywell Bakes as a way to help juggle the demands of children, stay creative, tap into a trend, and the need to earn money years ago. From the kitchen table, her business was born, and quickly scaled to premises when the house became filled with boxes for the company's delicious bakes. But the journey hasn't been ea…

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#politics - is TikTok the place for politics? 16:17

2M ago16:17

16:17

Don't worry, I won't be telling you how to vote and I won't be discussing policies here... but I was slightly surprised to see Rishi pop up amongst the hilarious dog and cake making videos that usually seem to invade my TikTok feed. He was talking about one of his policy announcements, dispelling myths... and doing it in a very clever way that was …

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Reeling in change with angler, influencer and author, Marina Gibson 48:15

2M ago48:15

48:15

Marina Gibson has just released her first book- Cast Catch Release- but the journey to get to where she is now has been anything but smooth. The story begins when she was a child and her family spent a lot of time fishing. Although she wasn't all that interested at the time, over the years her interest grew and became a huge passion that helped her…

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Is the quest for perfection killing your productivity? 18:04

3M ago18:04

18:04

Ah- perfection. That unicorn that is always slightly out of reach and will more than likely hold you back from achieving anything good. Yes, aiming for perfect and holding yourself (or others) to impossible standards is unlikely to create the results you want- and on today's episode, we delve into why, and also some strategies to break out of the p…

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Quoted Visually- how illustrations can change the game for your business with Hannah Wilson 44:18

3M ago44:18

44:18

A picture says a thousand words, and for Hannah Wilson founder of Quoted Visually, it's attracted thousands and thousands of fans too! What began as a personal tool to help Hannah process information blossomed into an enviable Instagram following, the attention of icons like Steven Bartlett and Simon Alexander Ong (amongst others!), along with a co…

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Is engagement getting harder? 17:51

3M ago17:51

17:51

If you're feeling a bit deflated about social media and your engagement, listen to this! On this episode, I talk about what engagement is, how it's worked out and why it matters... but also the invisible engagement that we can't see that often moves the needle and is really hard to quantify. I also dip into what 'good' looks like (based on industry…

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Sweet Success with S'more'a'licious: From Pandemic Passion Project to Marshmallow Mania 37:59

3M ago37:59

37:59

S'more'a'licious was a kitchen table, pandemic project, started by Laura Vogan as she overcame postnatal depression following the birth of her daughter. It began with s'mores kits and has now developed to a full marshmallow business that makes its own delicious marshmallows, marshmallow fluff, and also continues to make s'more kits... but with her …

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Feeling weird about promoting yourself? Listen to this... 18:06

4M ago18:06

18:06

It can feel really strange telling the world about the product or service that you offer, can't it? But the harsh truth is that if you don't promote what you do or sell, then no one will know it exists. Even at the moment, when it's no secret that times are hard, it's STILL important to tell people what you do. Why? Because if you don't tell them, …

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Stamps, 'Stacey Solomon Day' and so much more with Fran Gubbay from Stamptastic 45:03

4M ago45:03

45:03

Ever heard of 'Stacey Solomon Day'? No, it's not an awareness day you've missed from your social media planner, it's a day- so called by Stamptastic- because it's the day that Stacey shared their product and everything changed, Stamptastic is a brilliant small business, designed to make anyone who has to label clothing's life a whole lot easier. Bu…

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Who are they to say you can't? Thanks, Arnie... 15:53

4M ago15:53

15:53

Doubter, naysayers, those who just don't 'get' you... know who I mean? Why on earth are you listening to them!? This podcast is all about those who say you can't... and more importantly, why it's REALLY important to not take this 'feedback' on board. It's inspired by Arnold Schwarzenegger's book 'Be Useful- Seven Tools For Life' that I would absolu…

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Seasoned success with Sanjay Aggarwal of Spice Kitchen 41:43

4M ago41:43

41:43

I heard Sanjay Aggarwal, co founder of Spice Kitchen, speak at Theo Paphitis' SBS Event in 2024. He was part of a panel and talked about how his business started as a project to keep his mum, co founder Shashi, busy in her retirement. Little did they know what that Christmas Day idea would grow into... and how it continues to grow today. After bein…

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Trend tracker- how to decide which trends to jump on and which to avoid 13:19

5M ago13:19

13:19

Trends can be a great way to increase reach and engagement on the social media content we post, but are all trends good trends? That's what today's podcast is all about. In the world we live in, jumping on trends is seen as a fast track to viral content. Not only is this not exactly true, but jumping on the wrong trends that conflict with your bran…

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Drawing the Zeitgeist with Lucy Claire Dunbar 50:05

5M ago50:05

50:05

Lucy Claire Dunbar has an incredible brand, very exciting plans for the future, and a huge presence online and beyond. Social media was the catalyst that took her drawings from sketches for herself to the world, and what a brand she's built. Lucy has drawn illustrations capturing so many poignant moments, from the pandemic to Vernon Kay's marathons…

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Rebranding ripples- how rebranding can cause a stir 13:04

5M ago13:04

13:04

Have you see the rebranding of Tate and Lyle? It's transformed its logo from a dead lion being circled by a number of bees to something a lot more modern... but you might be surprised to know which part of the process caused a stir. Was it the old logo depicting a dead lion? (I didn't notice either!) Or that people thought the logo change was a win…

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From the high seas to handcrafted wares with Susan Bonnar from the British Craft House 1:02:48

5M ago1:02:48

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Susan Bonnar is one heck of a lady! She started her career in the Royal Navy as an air traffic controller, but after twenty plus years, she left as her husband was also serving and she needed to be at home for her family. During her time in the Navy, she'd started making cards and wanted to do more of this when she left but realised that without a …

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What's changed in 20 years? Happy birthday Facebook! 16:40

6M ago16:40

16:40

Did you know that Facebook was 20 in February? How old does that make you feel?! Well, in light of this pretty momentous birthday, I took the time to reflect on how social media has changed our lives over the last 20 years. What we've learnt, what we are now able to access, what it's meant for business, the dangers, the future, and so much more bes…

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How a share on social started a whole business with Stacey MacNeill of Fox Under The Moon 42:49

6M ago42:49

42:49

Stacey MacNeill was a school teacher, as was Jamie, her husband when they came to the realisation that they were on a very destructive path that didn't lead to anywhere good. They needed drastic action, so they sold up and moved into a camper van and got job in North Wales managing a campsite... before the pandemic... which stopped everything. Duri…

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Is there still value in face-to-face? 18:22

6M ago18:22

18:22

When did you last go to a face-to-face event? Do you see the value in them anymore? What a difference a few years can make. Pre 2020, face-to-face was THE way to do events and network, but covid changed that and gave many people a very steep learning curve on all things Zoom/Teams and more. Over the last couple of years, in person events have start…

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Young mum to Youtuber and educator with Poppy Webber 56:00

6M ago56:00

56:00

Poppy Webber isn't just an educator, a YouTuber, a business owner, an award winner, an author and a saddle fitter(!), she was a teenage mum without any qualifications to her name, but through determination, grit and help from the Prince's Trust, transformed her life. Poppy takes us back what it was like being a teenage mum with next to nothing, get…

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Let's begin... how to start 16:49

6M ago16:49

16:49

If you have the start of an idea, a desire to get into a different space, or just a notion to explore something else, this podcast is for you. Often, we look at how to grow and scale an existing business, but what happens if you're at the very very start? Or if you're looking to start a separate sub brand or explore a different market and you don't…

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Just ask... what have you got to lose? 16:28

7M ago16:28

16:28

Have you ever really wanted something- to speak to someone, ask a question, or something else... and you were just afraid to ask? This podcast is all about why you need to feel the fear and do it anyway, and the great things that can happen if you just ask! It sounds crazy- and whether it's fear of failure, fear of rejection, or something else, so …

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Is insurance worth it? With Lawrence Gill from KBIS 44:07

7M ago44:07

44:07

Have you ever questioned why you're insured? For lots of us, we see an amount go out of our bank account every month or year, and we don't see any return or get any enjoyment from that cost. Which might lead you to question 'is insurance worth it?'. That's what I chatted to Lawrence Gill from KBIS about on today's podcast. Of course, Lawrence does …

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Why New Year's Resolutions are a waste of time... 15:22

7M ago15:22

15:22

...in my opinion, anyway! In the first Small & Supercharged podcast episode of 2024, I talk about why I don't like New Year's Resolutions, why I think they're the fastest way to feel miserable in January, and what you can do instead to help you achieve what you want for the year ahead. I'm talking goals, reverse engineering, creating a blueprint, t…

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It's the final PODMAS with Claire Williams, Lucy Millar, and Amanda Marshall 14:10

8M ago14:10

14:10

All good things must come to an end, and it's already time for our final Podmas of 2023. On this episode we're catching up with Claire Williams (British Equestrian Trade Association), Lucy Millar (Run Dog Food), and Amanda Marshall (3 Donkeys Clothing). Not only do we hear about their businesses and how they can help you with your Christmas gifting…

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It's PODMAS with Ruth Chappell, Louise Towl and Julia McHugh 21:23

8M ago21:23

21:23

Podmas is back for episode three and on this episode we're catching up with Ruth Chappell (Dressage Anywhere), Louise Towl (Ready to Ride Physio), and Julia McHugh (Your Horse Is Your Mirror). Not only do we hear about their businesses and how they can help you with your Christmas gifting dilemmas, they also share their Christmas thoughts, who's no…

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It's PODMAS with Cathy Wright, Emily Cole & Becky Kew 22:44

8M ago22:44

22:44

Podmas is back for episode two and on this episode we're catching up with Cathy Wright (Cathy's Chocolates and Cakes), Emily Cole (Emily Cole Illustrations), and Becky Kew (Q Dressage) Not only do we hear about their businesses and how they can help you with your Christmas gifting dilemmas, they also share their Christmas thoughts, who HATES Christ…

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It's PODMAS with Liz Daniels, Tracey Cole, and Jane Badger 31:08

8M ago31:08

31:08

Podmas has started (yay!) and on this episode we're catching up with Jane Badger (Jane Badger Books), Liz Daniels (EquiTeam) and Tracey Cole (Tracey Cole NLP). Not only do we hear about their businesses and how they can help you with your Christmas gifting dilemmas, they also share their Christmas thoughts, whether Scrooge was misunderstood, if gra…

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5 underrated superpowers in business and life 24:02

9M ago24:02

24:02

Superpowers aren't just reserved for superheroes, far from it, we have superpowers (things we can do better than others- that's my definition anyway!) and we can even develop them if we put the work in. When we look at people's attributes/qualifications/achievements/skills, some seem to shine brighter than others. These are often ones that it's eas…

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Can a merchandiser help your small business? 37:01

9M ago37:01

37:01

If you've always thought that a merchandiser was solely concerned with how to display product, think again, there's a LOT more to this role than you (or I!) might think, as Sarah Giddings, founder of The Stables Retail Consultancy shares on today's podcast. On this episode, Sarah talks about her journey from high street powerhouse Next to starting …

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How not to use awareness days- exploiting them is NOT ok! 20:08

9M ago20:08

20:08

Awareness days can be an incredible part of your content calendar, and a huge force for good. Some brands get on board and promote the messaging, raise money for the cause or charity, and generally do really good, positive things that help truly support the cause. And some, don't. As we emerge from October and Breast Cancer Awareness month, I have …

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Building Childs Farm and owning the front half of a Paralympic horse with Joanna Jensen 31:29

9M ago31:29

31:29

Childs Farm is a brand I know well, thanks to one of my children using a whole lot of it when he was small, but I didn't know all about the lady behind the brand until we chatted for this week's podcast- and what a lady she is! Joanna Jensen started her Childs Farm journey in response to her own daughter's need for something that helped her skin bu…

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Don't wait for January 1st- act now 10:53

9M ago10:53

10:53

2024 might feel close, but with over 60 days to go, there's still a lot of time to make a difference. Please don't wait for the clock to strike midnight and the New Year to begin, act now! Why do we wait when we can act? And how much progress do we miss out on when we put these dates in our heads that make us pause in the pursuit of our dreams? On …

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Emily Cole + Designed for Dogs = something amazing! 49:39

10M ago49:39

49:39

What happens when you mix Emily Cole Illustrations with Designed for Dogs? I'll tell you what you get, the most incredible collaboration of dog beds, toys, blankets and more. And that's what we are talking about on today's podcast! The Emily Cole X Designed for Dogs range soft launched at Burghley Horse Trials and is now online, so I took the oppor…

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Can criticism ever be a good thing? 25:33

10M ago25:33

25:33

Criticism can feel very personal, can't it? When people critique your performance, product or offering and tell you everything that's wrong, it can create feelings of anger, annoyance, frustration and so much else. But constructive criticism? That can be a complete game changer. It can help you identify areas of growth and development, find blind s…

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Are you truly happy? 27:05

10M ago27:05

27:05

Are you truly happy? I don't mean that fleeting happiness that is the result of a singular good thing and goes away quickly, I mean a deep down happiness with where you are in life. Yep- it's a deep question. On today's podcast, I talk about happiness, a feeling of being stuck, and pro active steps you can take to improve your happiness on a fundam…

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Let's talk about streams... 19:00

10M ago19:00

19:00

Multi-stream income, multi-stream marketing, posh ways of saying don't put your business eggs all in one basket. That's what today's podcast is all about. Over the last few weeks, I've been on the radio a fair amount regarding a comedian and how monetisation on one of his platforms has been turned off. Regardless of the reasons behind this, it stru…

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Are you lucky or did you just work REALLY hard? 15:15

11M ago15:15

15:15

'You're so lucky!', 'That was a stroke of luck!', 'You get all the luck!'... or even 'Yep, I was so lucky!'. Do any of these sound familiar? I've been doing a whole lot of interviewing and chatting over the past few weeks, and I've heard so many people say 'I've been really lucky' and statements of that ilk, that it got me thinking about luck, hard…

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Saying yes to everything, with Louise Robertson 37:20

11M ago37:20

37:20

Louise Robertson has her own business in North Wales where she teaches first aid to people in the outdoors, works with Mountain Rescue, and facilitates a variety of outdoor pursuits... but this hasn't always been the case. In fact, Lou was incredibly unconfident at school and went through the majority of her life to date believing she was stupid an…

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Don't count yourself out! 18:42

11M ago18:42

18:42

Are you busy? Stressed? Stretched? In the world we live in today, most people feel these things from time to time (sometimes at the same time), but that doesn't mean you should count yourself out. What do I mean by this? I see an increasing number of posts on social media at the moment that, on the surface seem to offer support... but the undertone…

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From films and trick riding to being and influencer and improving horsemanship with Georgia Plimbley 47:39

11M ago47:39

47:39

Georgia Plimbley has a significant Instagram following of 200k plus, something that grew over a short space of time as Georgia started to share more and more of her passion for working horses at liberty (without saddle or bridle) and the connection this brought. But this isn't where it started for Georgia, as today's podcast explains. Georgia has w…

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Do you reflect? How to use your highs and lows to develop and grow. 21:23

12M ago21:23

21:23

Do you reflect? Reflection is a huge part of coaching and mentoring. Being able to look at situations for the highs and lows, the wins and the woes, to find the clues that give us the opportunity to develop further is really useful. It can help you highlight areas where you're an utter rockstar, which can then feed into your self awareness connecte…

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Behind the scenes at Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials with Katrina Midgley 41:57

12M ago41:57

41:57

Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials is an iconic event on the eventing and general equestrian calendar, but this year, it's a bit different. 2023 is the first year that Stable Events will be running Blenheim, and I took the opportunity to catch up with the event organiser, Katrina Midgley, to get all the information for you. Although Stable …

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