Six years on from receiving a Highly Commended Award for Red Shoes Media & Marketing, I’m reflecting on the real ups and downs of self-employment – the wins, the wobbles, and the lessons that shaped everything that came next.

Discover the tools and systems that keep my business (and sanity) running smoothly – from WordPress and Canva to Trello, ChatGPT, HubSpot, and more. Real tools for real small businesses.

Small businesses don’t just need systems – they need each other. Here’s why community, collaboration, and shared stories can be the best business strategy of all.

Shiny object syndrome keeps entrepreneurs distracted. Here’s my real talk on why it happens, what it’s cost me, and how strategy keeps me focused.

Struggling with a wobble in business? You’re not alone. In this Real Talk post, I share my own meltdown moment, why it happens, and how to pick yourself back up when the going feels painfully slow.

I had a dream that started with a white BMW and ended with a kitten escaping through the cat flap – with a few teenagers, shouting, and a shadowy figure in between. Here’s what it revealed about boundaries, protection, and finding your voice.

Falling down the TikTok rabbit hole taught me more than karaoke nostalgia. Here’s how showing up online, taking a video challenge, and lip-syncing to Bon Jovi is teaching me the real meaning of reinvention.

Tired of playing small? Here’s what it really means to take up space in your life and business – and how I’m stepping into a bigger, bolder version of myself.

Slow business growth can feel personal, but it’s not about you. Here’s the truth about pushing through the quiet stages and building momentum that lasts.

Trying to build your business alone can be exhausting – but having a business partner isn’t always the answer either. Here’s what I’ve learned (and why my AI sidekick Frankie is the best partner I’ve ever had).