Best Fiona Barrows Podcasts (2024)

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Sarah Layton on making space for yourself 1:02:19

3+ y ago1:02:19

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This is the last episode of this season of There Are Other Ways but I will be back in January with more conversations about living life a little differently. This week's conversation is with Sarah Layton from Growthfully. Sarah helps women create joyful gardens that support their mental wellbeing through one-on-one garden coaching and design. She i…

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Becky Avery on building a business your own way 48:42

4y ago48:42

48:42

This week I'm chatting to my friend, and candle-maker, Becky Avery from Hazel & Blue. Over the last few years Becky has grown Hazel and Blue from selling in local markets while working for the NHS full-time, to being a Not On The High street partner and sold in many shops around the South-West. We talked about how she has done this, the trend towar…

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Nicola Slawson on being single 1:08:54

4y ago1:08:54

1:08:54

Nicola Slawson is the founder of one of my very favourite newsletters - The Single Supplement. It's a weekly newsletter exploring the experience of being single in a very nuanced and relatable way. We had a conversation about the upsides, and downsides, of being single, and how it impacts both of our lives, beyond just dating. We also spoke about w…

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Jane Lindsey on disrupting the retail status quo 59:42

4y ago59:42

59:42

Jane Lindsey is the founder of Snapdragon Life, a part shop, part membership community that encourages people to find joy in the small things, and to bring the seasons into their daily lives. A few years ago she decided to rebel against traditional business models, take the profit out of selling, and build her business in a very different way. We c…

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Syreeta Challinger on the healing power of creativity 55:57

4y ago55:57

55:57

Syreeta met her now husband Rob while they were both living in Hong Kong. Their life was hectic and moved at a pace, until, in September 2014, Rob suffered a brain haemorrhage and stroke while they were on holiday in Sydney. It turned both of their worlds upside down, and the life they had imagined for themselves exploded into dust. Yet somehow, ou…

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Sarah Mason on the feeling of home 1:02:18

4y ago1:02:18

1:02:18

Sarah Mason is a filmmaker and photographer, living in Yorkshire with her wife and business partner Suzi, and daughter Olive. They've been clients of mine for a little while now, and I'm constantly amazed by how consistently creative and explorative Sarah is. Over a mug of tea (her) and coffee (me) we chatted about how she got into photography, the…

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Huma Qureshi on telling your own story 59:47

5y ago59:47

59:47

This week I chat to author and writer, Huma Qureshi. We talked about how and why she gave up full-time journalism, being put in boxes, and why we need to tell the stories we want to tell. We also spoke about why she started Our Storytime, blogging, and challenging expectations. Huma's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourstorytime/…

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Jo Becker on living with muscular dystrophy and being stubborn. 56:19

5y ago56:19

56:19

This week I chat to coach Jo Becker from Be Stubborn. A few years ago Jo was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy and we talked about her diagnosis and how her priorities her shifted, in both business and life, since. We also chatted about how hard it is to get a business going, the value of stubbornness and the things that bring her joy. Jo's Instagr…

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Hannah Bullivant on the importance of having goals that feel good. 44:48

5y ago44:48

44:48

This week's guest is Event and Interiors stylist, Hannah Bullivant. Hannah and I chatted about how she came up with the idea for The Life Book, her kind goal-setting course, why sometimes the kindest thing you can do for yourself is actually the hardest, and how her and husband manage both being freelance. We also chatted about soulful and seasonal…

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Rabya Lomas on playfulness and activism 53:54

5y ago53:54

53:54

This week's guest is Rabya Lomas, who balances a corporate 9-5 with playful content creation on Instagram. We talked how play shouldn't just be for children, finding her creativity, and navigating between playfulness and activism. We also discussed why she isn't giving up her day job anytime soon, letting herself find her way towards what she wants…

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A catch-up with Cait Flanders 58:30

5y ago58:30

58:30

So after a somewhat unplanned six month break, There Are Other Ways is back! But before we get started on the interview episodes I wanted to talk a bit about why I took a break, and what's been going on over the last six months, and Cait Flanders was kind enough to interview me. We sat down over coffee and chatted about, among other things: awkward…

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Beth Kempton on Wabi-Sabi 56:18

6y ago56:18

56:18

This week I chat to author and life-coach Beth Kempton about living life the wabi sabi way. We chatted about the wisdom of this Japanese philosophy, and how it can guide us to live a more perfectly imperfect life. Beth's website: https://bethkempton.com/ Beth's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethkempton/ Wabi Sabi: Japanese Wisdom for a Perfe…

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Vanessa Dennett on Finding Your Way 45:09

6y ago45:09

45:09

This week's guest is Vanessa Dennett who owns the retreat and workshop space Oak Tree Barn, and runs the blog The Simpson Sisters. We chatted about how passion is overrated, why community is so important, and how it can take a lot longer than most people think to find your path. A Brand Storytelling Workshop at Oak Tree Barn (hosted by me!): http:/…

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Kara Leigh Ford on making money from making. 49:24

6y ago49:24

49:24

This week's guest is potter Kara Leigh Ford. We chatted about her journey to becoming a full-time potter, including applying for The Great Pottery Throw Down, the joy of making things that are both beautiful and useful, and the challenges of running a creative business. Kara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karaleighceramics/ Kara's Website: …

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Claire Baker on living in tune with your menstrual cycle 46:31

6y ago46:31

46:31

This week's guest is women's coach Claire Baker and it is all about living in tune with your menstrual cycle. Claire's website: http://thisislifeblood.com/ Claire's Instagram: @clairebakerBy Fiona Barrows

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Rachel Ellis on mental health 57:41

6y ago57:41

57:41

This week's episode is a very honest conversation with my friend Rachel Ellis about both of our mental healths. It was a bit of a difficult conversation to record, and I've left it pretty much unedited so you will hear us struggling to articulate ourselves at times. But I hope that if you are suffering with your own mental health then you will find…

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Kayte Ferris on going against the "shoulds" in business and in life. 59:48

6y ago59:48

59:48

There Are Other Ways is back! The first episode of season two is with creative business coach and marketing mentor, Kayte Ferris, from Simple & Season. We chatted about her journey to where she is today, how she managed to build her business so effectively, and finding the courage to go against the shoulds in business, and in life. Simple & Season …

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An update and introduction to season two! 3:55

6y ago3:55

3:55

Just a quick update from me letting you know that There Are Other Ways will be back very soon! I'm also introducing you to something new that I'm offering this season: There Are More Ways. You can find out more on my website: www.fionabarrows.com/podcast. See you in September!By Fiona Barrows

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Sara Tasker on building a business that works for you. 48:34

6y ago48:34

48:34

In this, the final episode of season one, I'm chatting with Instagram expert, writer and photographer Sara Tasker from Me & Orla. We had such a lovely conversation about the how you rarely get to where you want to go in a straight line, how she felt giving up what was, in her own words, a more worthy career, and why she decided to share what she's …

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Me (!) on the lessons I've learnt this season. 11:40

6y ago11:40

11:40

This week's episode is the penultimate of season one, and something a little different! In it I share a few of the lessons I've learnt from interviewing nineteen people who are living life a little differently over the last few months. The final episode of season one will be up next week, and season two will be back in the autumn! My website: http:…

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Cait Flanders on mindful consumerism and her year of less 1:19:36

6y ago1:19:36

1:19:36

In this week's episode I'm chatting with my friend Cait Flanders, who is the author of one of my favourite books this year, The Year of Less. We had such an interesting (and, full disclosure, rather long) discussion all about consumerism and our relationship with it. We chatted about being labelled a "shopaholic", trying to fit yourself in who you …

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Olivia Bossert on making your business work for you. 52:17

6y ago52:17

52:17

In this week's episode I'm chatting with photographer, blogger and podcaster Olivia Bossert, on how and why she built her fashion photography business in Cornwall not London. We also chat about how ambition isn't limited to those living in big cities, why people really don't think of you as much as you think they do, and our changing attitudes to m…

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Maddy Lawson on life as a slow adventure 51:52

6y ago51:52

51:52

This week I'm chatting to slow living blogger, Maddy Lawson. Maddy walked away from academic achievement and a "proper job" to work in a homeware store, and, then, more recently moved to Hampshire to live and work with her husband on a shepherd's hut site. I find her story so interesting, and we had such a great chat about what actually makes us ha…

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Jessica Rose Williams on minimalism and living more with less. 56:52

6y ago56:52

56:52

In this week's episode I'm chatting with minimalist lifestyle blogger, Jessica Rose Williams. We had such an interesting conversation about all aspects of minimalism, including why she first got into it, her capsule wardrobe, being enough just as you are, and saying no to things that don't add to your live. Jessica's blog: https://www.jessicarosewi…

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Rebekah Johanson from Lines and Current 48:51

6y ago48:51

48:51

In this week's episode I'm chatting to the founder of the minimalist jewellery and lifestyle brand Lines & Current, Rebekah Johanson. We had such an interesting conversation about how she came up with the concept for the brand, how she designs and develops the pieces, and why being a socially minded company is so important to her. We also chatted a…

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Elle Croft: from blogger to published author 50:36

6y ago50:36

50:36

In this week's episode I'm chatting with Elle Croft, a social media manager, blogger and published author. I really enjoyed finding out more about her story, about how not going to university propelled her to look for other ways to prove herself, how blogging helped her to write her debut novel, The Guilty Wife, and what the process of writing and …

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Kayla Hollatz on shifting goals and the value of copywriting 49:01

6y ago49:01

49:01

I'm very excited about this week's episode as it's the first time I'm chatting to a fellow copywriter! Kayla Hollatz is a super successful copywriter and ghostwriter living in Minneapolis in the US. We had such a great conversation about shifting goals and ambitions, the negative impacts of hustling on your health and well being, giving back to you…

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Victoria Jones from SAYA Designs on building a circular economy business. 48:22

6y ago48:22

48:22

This week I'm chatting to Victoria Jones, who a year ago this month launched a Kickstarter campaign for SAYA Designs, a company which takes root wood, salvaged from plantations across Indonesia, and turns it into something beautiful and purposeful: handcrafted hairpins. SAYA is a circular economy company, and we had such an interesting conversation…

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Lucy Sheridan on comparison and social media 46:29

6+ y ago46:29

46:29

This week I'm chatting to the comparison coach, Lucy Sheridan. Lucy helps people from all over the world go from "compare and despair" to #comparison free. We chatted about why so many of us suffer from comparison, how comparison keeps people from living life a little differently, and how dreams and goals can sometimes have a sell-by date. Lucy's w…

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Nicola Moss on slowing down and spending time in nature. 40:05

6+ y ago40:05

40:05

This week's episode is a really lovely conversation with my friend Nicola Moss. Nicola is a coach and mentor who helps busy people slow down and reconnect with what matters. We talked about embracing your own natural rhythm, why quick fixes are never the answer, and how spending time in nature isn't a luxury, it's a necessity. Nicola's Website: htt…

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There Are Other Ways with Laura Jane Williams 56:34

6+ y ago56:34

56:34

This week I'm chatting with pretty much my favourite person on Instagram: author, writer and entrepreneur, Laura Jane Williams. We had a really interesting and insightful conversation about choosing to be single, celebrating unconventional life choices, and why we both love The Marvellous Mrs Maisel! Superlatively Rude (Laura's website) Laura's Twi…

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There Are Other Ways with Sam Sparrow 42:45

6+ y ago42:45

42:45

This week I'm chatting to Sam Sparrow. Most you probably know her from her fantastic travel blog, As the Sparrow Flies, and her travel podcast, The Travelust. Yet she also has a 9-5 working in the charity sector which she really loves. We chatted about taking a step back from your career in order to live a more balanced life, moving away from other…

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There Are Other Ways with Sas Petherick 46:18

6+ y ago46:18

46:18

This week I'm chatting to Sas Petherick, a coach and mentor who helps people transcend self-doubt through workshops, group programmes and one-on-one coaching. We had a really rewarding conversation about why we all suffer from self-doubt, its link to creativity and connection, and why HMRC should issue capes to everyone who is self-employed! Sas's …

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There Are Other Ways with Frankie Thompson 46:28

6+ y ago46:28

46:28

In this episode I'm chatting with Frankie Thompson, an independently published author, blogger at As The Bird Flies, and freelance writer. We chat about living and raising her son in Amsterdam (and yes, Brexit is mentioned!), independent publishing and fear of rejection, and having to prioritise your own writing. As The Bird Flies: https://www.asth…

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There Are Other Ways with Jen Carrington 48:33

6+ y ago48:33

48:33

Creative Coach Jen Carrington and I chat about not being ashamed to live as much as you work, the importance of white space for your mental health and creativity, and how sometimes you just need to put your big girl pants on! I also ask her why she got into creative coaching and what it is that she loves about her work. The quote is from Mother Ter…

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There Are Other Ways with Beverley Reinemann 49:56

6+ y ago49:56

49:56

In this episode I chat to Beverley Reinemann, a freelance social media manager, travel copywriter, and owner of the award-winning travel blog, Pack Your Passport. We talked about moving out of London (her to Leeds, me to Frome), the loneliness of freelancing and how living on your own can intensify it, and the importance of diversifying your income…

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There Are Other Ways with Cori Orak 49:43

6+ y ago49:43

49:43

In this episode I chat with Cori Orak who, along with her husband Jake, runs the socially responsible bag company Ethnotek. We chat about building and evolving an ethical company, working with your partner, and dealing with mental health issues while living in paradise. Ethnotek Website: https://ethnotek.com/ Ethnotek Twitter: @ethnotekbags Cori Tw…

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There Are Other Ways with Lucy Lucraft 45:45

6+ y ago45:45

45:45

On the very first episode of There Are Other Ways I chat to freelance journalist, and vegan travel and lifestyle blogger, Lucy Lucraft. We talk about how hard it is coming home from a long period of travel (wearing jeans again takes some getting used to), not being a preachy vegan, and building a community online. You can find Lucy online at www.wa…

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