Best This Is A Podcast For Small Business Owners Ready To Feel Encouraged Podcasts (2024)

1
An Instagram deep dive 51:53

5h ago51:53

51:53

In today’s episode we dive into listener questions all about Instagram - from building engagement up, feeling hopeful and excited about the platform again, coming back after a long break, adapting to creating more video content, whether to use hashtags anymore and lots more. Join Sara for her Instagram Summer School Would you love some encouragemen…

1
How can I create more space for my non-client work in my business? 40:27

4d ago40:27

40:27

In today’s episode we dive into this letter from a listener: Lately, I've been inspired to grow my non-client work and my unpaid projects into a bigger part of my business. I have a published book, a podcast, and regular events - but they're not closely related to each other! This makes it really hard to grow any one of them, let alone all of them,…

1
50 | Year Mark Celebration + Personal Update 8:49

11d ago8:49

8:49

One year ago, I setoff on a crazy adventure. I started a podcast, and recorded myself talking into a weird bulging mic for ~30 minutes every single week. 😵 Over the course of 365 days, I covered topics I'd been waiting to share with a broader audience for years. From strategic planning to content batching to marketing and PR differences… You know, …

1
49 | How to Create and Manage a Flexible Schedule 23:36

27d ago23:36

23:36

FUN FACT: About 90% of the time, my MYP podcast episodes are scripted… but this week, it's time to get vulnerable 😳 Over the past two years (since the birth of my son), I’ve been working on creating and managing a flexible schedule… and, it has been a long time coming. Since opening Plum & Parcel 10 years ago, a lot has changed. From my client base…

1
How can I pick myself up and move past failure in my business? 37:32

27d ago37:32

37:32

In today’s episode we dive into this letter from a listener: Please can you talk more about the failure/success connection and how we can pick ourselves up and move past the failures when we’re struggling with our confidence and self belief? In today’s episode Sara and Jen dig into their relationship with failure in their business, why highs and lo…

1
48 | Bachelorette Alum Desiree Siegfried on Why She Chose Homeschooling and Ministry over Business 32:05

25d ago32:05

32:05

By now, I assume you've probably heard a bit about the Bachelor franchise. 🌹 As a seasoned reality TV connoisseur, Bachelorette season 9 lead Desiree Siegfried (previously Desiree Hartsock) was one of my favorites, which is why I asked her to join me on the podcast this week. 🤗🎙 Although the Bachelorette was just the beginning of a beautiful journe…

1
47 | Marketing Through The Seasons | Your 12 Month Replay | Summer Edition 16:14

1M ago16:14

16:14

Here's the reality… If you're based in the U.S., you're heading into the summer. And, if you have kids, you know what that means.🍦 Although summer can be labeled as a season of disruption as normal routines get a little “out of whack”, it's also one of rest. YES, I HAVE GREAT NEWS! 🥳 Due to consumer spending trends, many brands take a short hiatus …

1
How can I build my audience in a gentle way? 33:01

1M ago33:01

33:01

In today’s episode we dive into this letter from a listener: I am not great at the IG game, and I prefer to focus on sharing quality work versus creating reels that don't resonate with me and my style. Do you have any ideas on how to continue to build my audience without sacrificing my quieter style, "not in your face" approach, and build an email …

1
46 | Dreaming Small to Achieve Big | A Conversation About Purpose, Passion and Impact with Liz Bohannon 36:56

1M ago36:56

36:56

A lot can happen in a decade, which is how long it's been since I first met my friend Liz Bohannon! Liz is a social entrepreneur (best known for co-founding and leading Sseko Designs), a bestselling author, speaker, podcast host, AND a past client of P&P. Watching Liz's platform grow from near and far over the past decade has been wildly incredible…

1
45 | 5 Things to Do Every Monday For Your Marketing With Less Than 2 Hours 21:17

2M ago21:17

21:17

Now we know Mondays can get a bad rap… This past three-day weekend being an exception 🇺🇸 But over here, the first day of the week is almost always a breeze when all of P&P's marketing is teed up for the next 5-7 days before we even hit lunch 💯 Trust me, this rhythm didn't happen overnight. It took recognizing the clunky, inefficient hours I was spe…

1
44 | LinkedIn or Instagram? How to Choose the Social Media Platform Right for You 23:16

2M ago23:16

23:16

I used to tell all my clients that being on every social media platform was absolutely necessary to breakthrough the noise of this loud world… But, I’m here to tell you otherwise. Most of us small biz owners are strapped for time and even resources. 😵‍💫 You or your small team are trying to keep up, releasing as much content as you possibly can and …

1
A business bestie chat for Spring 🌸 52:33

2M ago52:33

52:33

In this episode we catch up for spring and dive into what’s been going well in our businesses, what we’ve been finding challenging in this season, and what we’re working towards in our businesses right now too. If you’d love to listen to a really honest chat between two business besties, we recorded this episode for you. Links mentioned: Sara has s…

1
43 | 7 Things to Do Before Building Your Website | Marketing 101 23:56

2M ago23:56

23:56

One of my biggest goals at P&P is making sure you're setup for success… Too many of my clients, friends of friends (myself included 😬), jump way too quickly into the tactical and practical with their marketing, instead of taking time to be strategic. While creating your website for your purpose or business is great… it’s not the place to start. In …

1
42 | Momming in the Media | 5 Bits of Advice as a New Mom in Entrepreneurship and Journalism with Kelsey Ogletree, Pitchcraft 34:28

2M ago34:28

34:28

Mother's Day is this Sunday, and whether you agree or not, I believe most moms are superhuman. 🦸 'Momming' while running your own small business, juggling to-dos at home or leading a full marketing team, or all three at once 🤪, is crazy work. But, moms do it all.the.time. They figure it out. They own it. And, that's what I call #supermomenergy For …

1
An office hour + free toolkit for you and your business 45:29

3M ago45:29

45:29

Jen here with two supportive resources for you today ✍🏻 First up: I have made an awesome and free new toolkit called 100 Hell Yes People to support you to make a gentle, joyful, and sustainable plan for reaching 100 hell yes people at a time in your business. I have been fully booked and thriving in my business since 2015 all thanks to this approac…

1
41 | 5 Ways to Systemize Your Marketing with Chelsi Jo 32:26

2M ago32:26

32:26

Whether you know it or not, we create systems in our lives every day… at home, at work, and even in relationships. Systems move us from one task to the next, getting us from point A to point B. Sometimes systems are effortless and smooth. Others are a bit clunky. Whether “systemizing your life” is a new or seasoned practice for you, the big questio…

1
40 | 3 Sustainable Marketing Strategies | Earth Day Special 12:04

3M ago12:04

12:04

If you've been listening to this podcast for a bit now, you know I love a good event, even on Earth Day 🌎🌱 As someone who has worked for companies that celebrate April 22 all month long, and partnered with a Sustainability team to communicate their “going green” progress globally four years in a row… You can expect I choose marketing strategies and…

1
39 | Your Guide to Batching Content | 7 AWESOME Content Batching Tips 18:46

3M ago18:46

18:46

It's already the third week of April, and I'm wondering where in the world the last couple weeks have gone. With spring break, ongoing sickness and a partner gone traveling for work for a week, it has been a wild ride. 🎢 Can you relate? Thankfully, I was able to take a few steps back without missing a beat. 🥁 And, you know how I did it? CONTENT BAT…

1
38 | Integrated Marketing and PR Strategies That Helped Propel A Dream | Interview w/ Polly Payne, Horacio Printing 30:48

3M ago30:48

30:48

Nearly a decade ago [much before TikTok], I started working with my good friend Polly Payne, the visionary and CEO behind Horacio Printing and the creator of the Christian Dream Planner. 📖 Horacio Printing was one of my first clients, and together, we executed an influencer marketing strategy that was flawless. 🤌 Polly's planners landed in the hand…

1
37 | "I'm not a writer" | 5 Ways You Can Outsource Writing Editorial Pieces and PR Pitches 13:48

4M ago13:48

13:48

Hi friend! Ever considered outsourcing your PR? 💵 I know, I know, I know… I talk a lot about doing your own PR and marketing over here on the MYP podcast, so why am I suggesting outsourcing? I will always advocate for you being your own multi-channel, integrated marketing and communications manager. 💪 But, as a small business owner myself, I am ful…

1
36 | 3 Reminders to Help You Do What Matters Most in a Get Things Done World w/ Michelle Myers, She Works His Way 41:33

4M ago41:33

41:33

We're kicking off Holy Week with a very special guest. 🤍 Michelle Myers is the founder of She Works His Way, a non-profit organization for working women. She is an author, wife and mama of three children. And, has a VAST amount of wisdom to share around doing what matters most versus simply getting things done. 🙇‍♀️ Culture tells us to care about e…

1
How do you handle the grief of limitations holding you back in your business? 40:55

4M ago40:55

40:55

In today’s episode we dive into this letter from a listener: How do you handle navigating the grief of feeling like your chronic illness has held you back in so many ways - and yet know that there's nothing else you'd rather do? I have so many ideas, so many things I want to create, and yet with my health recently being so challenging at times, I'v…

1
35 | "I don't have time" | 5 Systems to Help You Pitch Yourself for Podcasts and Editorial Pieces 15:58

4M ago15:58

15:58

Have you ever said to yourself… “I can't pitch myself, my biz or organization for speaking gigs or editorial pieces because I don't have enough time or I don't know how?" Have you fallen into the belief that you don't have the right connections, skills, money or time to make PR happen? But, are tired of living into this belief? I find that the bigg…

1
34 | 3 Key Questions to Ask Yourself When Starting Your Own Email List w/ Rachel Lopez 33:46

4M ago33:46

33:46

When I first set out to create the Marketing Your Purpose podcast, one of my greatest weapons was my email list. Creating a carefully thought through list was no easy task. It took energy, time and investing in a strategy that as my new friend Rachel Lopez of Gal Agency describes was manageable and sustainable. But, that didn't happen overnight. So…

1
33 | Your Small Business PR Team | 3 Women to Watch | A Nod to International Women's Day 13:14

5M ago13:14

13:14

Happy Women's History Month! This week is all about the ladies… I'm coming in with 3 small business, do-it-yourself PR gals I'd love for you to get to know. Because this month is all about honoring women, I believe it's important we do the same in our own areas of influence. I admire and respect the women featured on this week's episode. Their busi…

1
32 | How to Build a Successful Online Business in Less Than 2 Hours a Week, Without Social Media w/ Stefanie Gass 30:14

5M ago30:14

30:14

Remember when I mentioned I'd be spending a lot less time on social media? Stefanie, our first guest + the gal behind Online Business for Christian Women, a Top 20 business podcast, was one of the many resources that made me say “buh-bye” to social media until Easter 👋 Stefanie is an incredible business and podcast coach, and a friend of a friend. …

1
31 | 10 Healthy Alternatives to Social Media | Ash Wednesday & Lent Reflection 15:51

5M ago15:51

15:51

I know I'm not the only one… After a stressful day in the office, or once the kiddos have gone to bed, it's easy to slip out of real life and into my internet one. 📱 I spend countless hours on my phone, getting sucked into content and ads I didn't ask to see… Or, posting the perfect Instagram reel that ends up not being engaged with anyway. 😞 It do…

1
30 | 5 Reasons Digital Marketing & PR are a Match Made in Heaven | Valentine's Day Edition 16:43

5M ago16:43

16:43

Welcome to the latest episode of the Marketing Your Purpose podcast hosted by Austin Kapur, a marketing and PR professional passionately helping purpose-driven businesses to be seen and heard. If you are a motivated entrepreneur, a persistent marketing leader, or a dedicated boss lady who requires a nudge towards purposeful marketing strategies, we…

1
29 | How to Place Your Family Values & Needs Before Work | 7 Tips for High-Performing Women 17:53

6M ago17:53

17:53

Welcome to the latest episode of the Marketing Your Purpose podcast led by your host, Austin. Ideal for business entrepreneurs, marketing leaders, and those juggling work from home and family life, this episode introduces a fresh perspective on how to balance work commitments and family values. Drawing from Austin's personal experiences, this episo…

1
How do my Substack and website intersect? 42:47

6M ago42:47

42:47

In today’s episode we dive into this letter from a listener: Like a lot of people, I’ve moved my newsletter from a more traditional email software product over to Substack. As a writer, I also host a lot of my work on my website in a blog. The intention was always for the blog to host SEO friendly pillar content and for the newsletter to speak to m…

1
28 | What Does It Look Like to Be Socially Conscious & Missional? | One Famous Brand & Entrepreneur Explains 12:39

6M ago12:39

12:39

Welcome to the Marketing Your Purpose podcast! Join Austin, an entrepreneur and marketing & PR pro for an in-depth look into the journey of Sseko Designs, a socially conscious fashion brand. Discover Sseko's humble beginnings under a mango tree and their mission to empower academically gifted female scholars by unlocking educational opportunities. …

1
Let’s talk about burnout, marketing, routines + more 58:06

6M ago58:06

58:06

In today’s episode Jen dives into twelve questions covering topics such as buiding your business in a way that honours your energetic needs, prioritising your goals with intention, routines and habits to work less and still get your important work done, simplifying marketing, recovering from burnout and more. If you’d prefer to watch a video with t…

1
27 | Podcasting for Dummies | P.S. You're Not a Dummy 19:44

6M ago19:44

19:44

How often do you find yourself turning on a podcast, once dinner is finished and the dishes are piled in the sink? Or the kids are tucked into bed and the baskets of laundry are staring at you? Often? Us too. If you haven’t been living under a rock, you probably know that podcasting is here, and it is here to stay. It is predicted that there will b…

1
A business bestie chat for 2024 1:14:38

6M ago1:14:38

1:14:38

To kickstart 2024 together we sat down for a business bestie chat where we asked each other: What are your goals and desires for your business and creative life this year? And where would you love to be five years from now and how do you want to work towards that vision in 2024? We talk about how it feels to be a decade into our business journey, t…

1
26 | Your 40-Hour Work Week Reboot | 4 ‘New Rules’ to Find Balance This Year 18:21

6M ago18:21

18:21

We recently wrote an article for working moms, and it was featured on a lifestyle publication that empowers mothers to thrive called Motherly. It was picked up by and syndicated on Yahoo! News globally, and it’s titled Working mamas: 4 ways to find more fulfillment in every aspect of your life. Even if you’re not a mom, we believe you’ll enjoy the …

1
25 | Why the Bad Rap? 3 Common Issues with Purpose-Driven Marketing and How to Avoid Them 10:27

7M ago10:27

10:27

It’s no secret that purpose-driven marketing is powerful and so many brands have adopted their purpose, but many often put the cart, i.e. the marketing and messaging, before the horse… Plum & Parcel included. Purpose brings us together. It’s often at the center of many of the companies we work with and for, and for good reason. It’s in our human na…

1
24 | How to Make a Successful Pivot | 4 Lessons and 3 Suggestions From 2023 17:07

7M ago17:07

17:07

Happy New Year, friends! This time of year is so important to me, particularly as I set the whole following year up. I believe it's CRUCIAL to set intentions for the year ahead while also trusting that all of the moving pieces are working for a greater purpose 🤍 I learned a lot this past year and I’m excited to share some of those lessons with you.…

1
23 | Your Annual Plan Reset | 7 Steps to Including All of You in Your Goals 16:23

7M ago16:23

16:23

I am not the only one talking about annual planning, and for good reason. Annual planning and goal setting is crucial to growth. Annual plans help us hit our goals, but also direct our time. How we choose to allocate our time is a gift. If we're not good stewards of it, it ends up directing us. So, annual plans help us avoid this! I'm curious… have…

1
22 | 5 Fave Books on Purpose, Biz and Life, Plus 5 I’m Reading in the New Year 28:29

8M ago28:29

28:29

Hi friend, Do you relate to this? Having two kids in the last four years means I've had a lot less time to sit down and read a good book… even though reading is SO important to me. In 2023, I had a goal to read 10 books, but you know how many I read? Maybe 5. So, here I am sharing my five fave books on purpose, life and biz from the last five years…

1
21 | How to Contribute to Holiday Gift Guides, Blog Features & Roundups | Follow These 11 Steps 18:28

8M ago18:28

18:28

It's December, and if you haven't seen the slew of holiday gift guides, where have you been hiding?! I’ve seen major success with e-commerce clients who leverage gift guides as a mode of marketing and PR. Gift guides are a great tactic in your PR toolkit because these carefully curated features by blogs, influencers or brands you likely follow and …

1
20 | 10 Things to be Grateful for in Life and Business | Giving Tuesday Special 18:06

8M ago18:06

18:06

As a wife and mama of two, it's easy to get stuck in the hustle and bustle the holidays bring, and forget what this season is really about. We sometimes overlook the simple things like having food on the table, a home over our head + clothes on our back. It's good to pause and give thanks for all that we've been given in this life. Today is Giving …

1
An end of year Q&A 51:42

8M ago51:42

51:42

In today’s episode, for our last episode of 2023, we’re diving into four listener questions covering stepping into a new arena in our work, feeling lonely in our business, structuring our days with intention, and the main challenges we’ve seen others and ourselves overcome in our business journey too. And today is the last day to join The Substack …

1
19 | Thought Leadership 101: 4 Tips to a Powerful Viewpoint 19:13

8M ago19:13

19:13

What comes to mind when you hear ‘thought leadership’? Beyond overused business jargon? Can you think of someone you look up to who has a powerful viewpoint on a particular topic? Have you ever consumed a piece of content by a subject matter expert, and aligned yourself and your actions with theirs because you were compelled or moved by their messa…

1
18 | 5 Steps to Building a Marketing & PR Budget 19:06

8M ago19:06

19:06

Tired of thinking about money? Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but we need to talk about it, friend. In order to be profitable and purposeful, you have to crunch the numbers. You have to be smart with your money. You have to build a budget. I understand that creating a marketing and PR budget may feel impossible. You may feel stuck with questio…

1
17 | Why Your Business Should Participate in Local Events 17:13

9M ago17:13

17:13

Are you ready to build your community in real life? It's time to get back to your why, as in why you started your business in the first place. Before you were worried about attracting new leads, customers or sales, and particularly online. Maybe like us, you've seen firsthand how in-person community and connection can naturally happen in a room ful…

1
16 | 4 Tricks to Media Coverage | Halloween Special 10:53

9M ago10:53

10:53

Start this Halloween with the Marketing Your Purpose podcast 🕸 Get ready for a fun one because today's episode has WAY too many Halloween puns. As a mama of two littles obsessed with all things pumpkins, spiders and candy, how could it not? +++ Gear up because I have ONE big treat for you, my friend, especially if you're ready to step into traditio…

1
Ten gentle & joyful sales experiments to generate cashflow in your business 38:59

9M ago38:59

38:59

Is selling something that you feel overwhelmed by and often shy away from in your business? If so this episode is for you. In today’s episode Jen is sharing with you a sneak peak of one of the coaching sessions inside her group program, Your Simple & Spacious Business on Gentle & Joyful Sales Experiments To Generate Cashflow In Your Business. I’ll …

1
15 | 4 Considerations for Influencer Marketing | Is it Worth the Investment? 11:30

9M ago11:30

11:30

You've probably heard a lot of buzz about influencer marketing 🐝 Influencer marketing can be a powerful tactic to deploy alongside media relations – but you may be wondering, is it worth the investment for your brand? +++ I’m bringing this topic to you today because I want to debunk the myths behind it and also explain how to get started if you’re …

1
14 | 7 Ways to Collect Market Research 19:35

10M ago19:35

19:35

I keep getting asked what I would do about XYZ and I keep going back to the same answer: “Have you asked your target customer that?” +++ If I’m not your target customer, my answer likely isn’t the best one out there for your biz’s specific needs. But, you know whose answer likely is: your ideal customer. +++ The answers are right in front of us if …

1
How can I make space for my needs in my business? 57:28

10M ago57:28

57:28

In today’s episode we dive into this letter from a listener: Despite having a chronic illness, I show up fully to my clients - so how can I explain that I am 100% there for my clients at the times I make for them - but also be real about the reality of days where I can't even muster to have a shower? How can I share, in my communications - that I c…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

This Is A Podcast For Small Business Owners Ready To Feel Encouraged

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide