The Life-Friendly Business Podcast - Support for Female Solopreneurs
Episodes
Ep 87 - Permission To Pause
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Life Friendly Business podcast, Erin Thomas Wong discusses the often overlooked necessity of taking breaks as a solopreneur. Sh...
Ep 86 - Why Small Businesses Need Strategy Too
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Life-Friendly Business podcast, Erin Thomas Wong discusses the misconception that strategy is only for larger businesses. She e...
Ep 85 - Atomicon Takeaways 2025
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Erin Thomas Wong shares her experiences and key takeaways from the Atomicon Sales and Marketing Conference. She emphasises the import...
Ep 84 - How to Keep Your Business Thriving This Summer
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Erin Thomas Wong shares valuable insights for female entrepreneurs on how to manage their businesses during the summer holidays while...
Ep 83 - Riding the Storm: Navigating Business in Tough Times
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this honest and compassionate episode, Erin Thomas Wong speaks directly to small business owners navigating the current economic challenges. She re...
Ep 82 - Double The Passion: Building Two Businesses That Light You Up
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Life Friendly Business podcast, Erin Thomas Wong speaks with Claire Richards, an award-winning will writer and owner of a raffi...
Ep 81 - The Power of CEO Time
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Life Friendly Business podcast, Erin Thomas Wong discusses the concept of 'CEO Time' - a dedicated time for business owners to ...
Ep 80 - Branding With Heart
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Erin Thomas Wong interviews brand designer Ellie Bowie, who shares her unique approach to branding and her business journey. They d...
Ep 79 - The Truth About Online Business Success
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful conversation, Teresa Heath-Wareing shares her journey from a corporate marketing career to becoming a successful online Marketing &...
Ep 78 - Breaking Free From Mum Guilt
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Erin Thomas Wong interviews Leila Green, the founder of The F**k Mum Guilt Movement, Triplet mama and trailblazer for empowering work...
Ep 77 - Bootstrapping Your Business
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Erin Thomas Wong shares insights into her approach to running a life-friendly business, focusing on bootstrapping, managing costs, an...
Ep 76 - Decluttering for a Better Life
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Erin Thomas Wong interviews Stephanie Rough, a professional organiser, declutterer and Founder of The Organised Zone, about the ...
Ep 75 - Emotional Resilience in Business
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Life-Friendly Business podcast, Erin Thomas Wong discusses the importance of building emotional resilience for business owners....
Ep 74 - Supporting Parents in a Changing World
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Erin Thomas Wong speaks with Katherine Whitby, a Paediatric Nurse, Health Visitor and Maternal Wellbeing Practitioner, about the chall...
Ep 73 - From Overwhelm To Ownership
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How Self-Leadership & Smart Decisions Fuel Your Business SuccessIn this conversation, Erin Thomas Wong shares her journey as a business owner, dis...
Ep 72 - The Power of Life-Friendly Strategies
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Season 6 is here! And you can now listen or watch this episode! Today, Erin Thomas Wong shares her personal experiences and insights on implementing l...
Ep 71 - Time Management For Business Success
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are talking about the super important topic of time management. We'll dive into how you can achieve business success while stil...
Ep 70 - Trust
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Life-Friendly Business podcast, I delve into the importance of learning to trust in ourselves. Reflecting on my own experiences...
Ep 69 - Kajabi: The Game-Changer for My Business
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share my journey of transitioning to Kajabi as the backbone of my online business. From starting out with Wix and Joomla to embraci...
Ep 68 - From Chaos To Calm: The Art of Boundaries
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Mahnaz Sharif, a Work-Life Management Mentor, as we discuss the impact of establishing boundaries in both personal and prof...
Ep 67 - The Invisible Load
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we discuss the invisible load that many women, myself included, bear daily. This load includes mental and emotional burdens tied to caregiving,...
Ep 66 - My Atomicon Takeaways
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me, Erin, in this episode of the Life-Friendly Business Podcast as I share highlights from my experience at Atomicon 2024 in Newcastle, an annual...
Ep 65 - Reverse Niching & Pricing For Success
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I'm talking to Janine Coombes, a Marketing Coach specialising in service offer positioning. She’s shared the stage with Deborah Meaden...
Ep 64 - The Fear of Thriving
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the often overlooked fear of success in entrepreneurship. We dive into the complexities of balancing business and family l...
Ep 63 - The Unspoken Truth About Motherhood
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for a powerful episode about the profound identity shift in women when they become a mother. Today I'm speaking to Amy Taylor-Kabbaz. Best-S...
Ep 62 - It's Never Too Late
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
And we are back for Season 5! In this episode, I discuss the challenges women face in balancing work and personal life within their businesses, often ...
Ep 61 - Get Yourself Seen
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this final episode for our Visibility Series I emphasize the importance of visibility for a successful business. I discuss different ways to increa...
Ep 60 - Visibility Through Books
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the world of self-publishing and its benefits for businesses and brands. We're joined by Linda Liebrand, a Book Market...
Ep 59 - Visibility Through PR
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm speaking to Jo Swann of Chocolate PR who helps mission led entrepreneurs to get their message heard via the power of the press. We discu...
Ep 58 - Visibility Through Branding
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A brand is not about a logo, a brand is all about the relationship and the connections you make with people. Today Jill Pryor, Brand & Graphic Des...
Ep 57 - Visibility Through YouTube
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Using YouTube is a powerful way to build credibility and reach new audiences and to see this in action I've invited Louise Brogan, international s...
Ep 56 - Visibility Through Events
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Running an event is an amazing way to get yourself and your business in front of new audiences. Today I'm speaking to Natalie Pithers, Founder of ...
Ep 55 - Visibility Through TikTok
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you discounting TikTok because you don't think it's the right demographic for you or your audience? Think again. Today I'm speaking to...
Ep 54 - Visibility Through Networking
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Does the idea of a networking event fill you with dread? Or maybe you feel like it never yields the results it should? We all know that getting oursel...
Ep 53 - Visibility On Your Own Terms
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you get visible when you really don't feel like doing it? If you're feeling massive resistance to putting yourself out there, it could ...
Ep 52 - The 3 Keys To Sustainable Visibility
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When I speak to my clients about putting themselves out there and getting visible, there is a huge gap between what they KNOW they could be doing, and...
Ep 51 - An update on Simplify
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm back for Season 4! Before we dive in to our special Visibility Series for this season, I wanted to give a little update on my quest to simplif...
Ep 50 - Simplify
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Simplify, simplify, simplify. If you're feeling overwhelmed, overstretched and pulled in different directions, it could be that you're simply trying t...
Ep 49 - Community and connection
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I discuss why Community and Connection are the two things that drive my business and how that creates a ripple effect for the women I work with. Are y...
Ep 48 - Delegate To Grow
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm speaking with Darya Simanovich, CEO & Founder of Chelsea Creperie, Chelsea Swim Spa, and the social enterprise Buy One Give One. After arrivin...
Ep 47 - Reignite Your Biz Mojo
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're feeling a bit flat, a bit 'meh' and a bit uninspired right now, this episode is for you. I share 5 questions to help you reignite your busin...
Ep 46 - Part time hours but full time pay
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are busting a myth today. The myth that if you work part time, it means half the pay. I'm speaking with Ali Geake, Donor Communications Consultant,...
Ep 45 - What Will You Say No To?
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you want a life-friendly business this year you need to be super intentional with your time and energy. Do you need to learn how to say no to thing...
Ep 44 - The Hard Truth About Running A Business
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After 14 years in business I share the 5 hard truths I wish someone had told me when I started. Listen now for my insights! --------------------------...
Ep 43 - Leading The Way In Surveying
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview with Marion Ellis from Love Surveying we discuss how she navigated change and now helps others do the same. We talk about being a wo...
Ep 42 - Taking A Fear Inventory
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you making judgements and decisions in your business from a place of fear? If you do, you're really not alone. Today we're discussing how this fea...
Ep 41 - 34 Days Away From My Business
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back for Season 3 of The Life-Friendly Business Podcast! Today I'm sharing how I was able to take 34 days away from my business - what I put i...
Ep 40 - When You Feel Like Giving Up...
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the last episode of Season 2 we discuss something which maybe isn't talked about enough.... feeling like you want to give up and close your busines...
Ep 39 - The Power of Masterminding
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're discussing the power of the hive mind, and the surprising benefits of immersing yourself in a mastermind. The term 'Mastermind' ...
Ep 38 - The Secret To Progress
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you frustrated with slow growth in your business? Do you feel like you are missing crucial pieces of the puzzle? Are you investing in one course a...
Ep 37 - It's Time To Speak Up
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you found yourself desperate to put your hand up in a busy room to share your opinion or expertise, but you just can't bring yourself to? Have yo...
Ep 36 - Charging As A Heart-Led Business
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're talking with Animal Communicator & Healer, Susannah Rafelle of Self Selection For Animals. Susannah has been able to talk to animals a...
Ep 35 - When The Kids Are At Home
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you have the kids at home for school holidays, or they are unexpectedly off sick, the dynamic of your working day will change. I share my 3 to...
Ep 34 - Building A Business On Amazon
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
6 years ago Gina Smith gave up a career teaching to pursue a business making visual communication resources to help young children plus those with aut...
Ep 33 - When To Invest
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Should you spend money on business support if you're not even making enough money to pay yourself? How can you justify paying out for something if the...
Ep 32 - The Power of Pinterest
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Faye Strange helps brands achieve more quality traffic, sign-ups and sales by having an organic presence on Pinterest. Pinterest isn't just another so...
Ep 31 - The Importance Of Being Heard
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have someone you can confide in without being judged? Today I'm speaking with Sarah Hickling, a Career Coach helping organisations get the best...
Ep 30 - Think Like A Business Owner
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you fed up of people treating your business like a hobby? Or do you struggle to see yourself as a 'business owner' and cringe every time you have ...
Ep 29 - The Evolving Journey
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm speaking to Margaret Shenken, a Litigator turned Fitness Franchise owner turned Habit and Mindset Coach. This conversation is one about find...
Ep 28 - Creating A Well-oiled Machine
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hannah Martin is the Founder of Talented Ladies Club, an online magazine and training academy that unlocks the potential of women. Hannah is also an a...
Ep 27 - Dealing With Rejection
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You know that feeling you get in the pit of your stomach when someone says no to you? and you were sure they were going to say yes? or perhaps you fel...
Ep 26 - What Do You REALLY Want?
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 2 of The Life-Friendly Business! Today we're talking about setting our intentions for the year ahead and reflecting on how things ha...
Ep 25 - Time To Reflect
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As the first season of this podcast draws to a close with this final episode, I wanted to talk to you about the importance of taking time to reflect. ...
Ep 24 - Making Sales Less Icky
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find selling what you do THE most challenging part of running your own business? You're not alone. A lack of confidence, knowledge and experien...
Ep 23 - How To Make An Impact
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To have an 'impact' is to have 'a marked effect or influence' on something, and I'm betting this is something we all want, whether it's on our busines...
Ep 22 - Building A Product Based Business
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak to Keri Squibb, Founder of The Dog and I and The Soap Coach. A previous Police Constable, Keri started her first business at 4...
Ep 21 - Signs You Need A Brain Break
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you pushing yourself to keep going, even when you feel exhausted, unwell and mentally overwhelmed? Why do we do this? Are we worried about looking...
Ep 20 - Recovering From Relationship Breakdown with Viv Allen
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm speaking to Viv Allen, Counsellor, Success & Business Performance Coach and Charity founder, about how going through a divorce was the c...
Ep 19 - Thinking Big with Rebecca Newenham
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After a corporate career in buying for retail giants Superdrug and Sainsburys, Rebecca was looking for a flexible work solution that could fit around ...
Ep 18 - Scaling My Business During The Pandemic
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
During the last financial year I have increased my turnover by 31%, which on its own is pretty awesome, but the real milestone has been exceeding my p...
Ep 17 - Overcoming Adversity with Maddy Alexander
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak to Maddy Alexander, the CEO of multi award winning money saving app My VIP Rewards, about her journey of scaling her business ...
Ep 16 - When People See Your Business As A Hobby
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you get frustrated when your nearest and dearest treat your business like a hobby? When they assume you can stop what you're doing at the drop of a...
Ep 15 - Ready To Step Up? Don't Do This
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had one of those moments when it feels like now is the time to step up? That everything feels aligned and that you whole heartedly belie...
Ep 14 - Beating The Isolation Of Solo Working
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When I chat to women about their experiences of running a small business, often as a solopreneur, one of the common challenges they face is how incred...
Ep 13 - You CAN Control This
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When life throws a curveball at you, how do you react? In this episode we talk about taking back the power when everything feels out of your control. ...
Ep 12 - Taking Back Control
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week my guest is Awena, the founder of Motherhood Transitions and The Awoken Woman Journey. She is an Occupational Therapist, Coach, Matrescence ...
Ep 11 - Battling Imposter Syndrome
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel like one day you're going to get found out? That people will realise you don't know what you're talking about? That you are no good at wha...
Ep 10 - Keeping It Life-Friendly
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Carly Rose is an Online Business Manager who has used her 10 years of PA experience in the corporate world to create a business on her own terms. She ...
Ep 9 - Is 'Mumpreneur' A Dirty Word?
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Little did I know over 5 years ago when I launched my business that I would find myself in a storm of controversy around the term 'Mumpreneur'. Furthe...
Ep 8 - Nailing The Work/Life Balance
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Louise Brogan is a LinkedIn Consultant, host of The LinkedIn with Louise Podcast and International Speaker. In this episode she shares her story of ha...
Ep 7 - The Truth About Visibility
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It took me 8 years to finally step up and feel confident about getting visible. I don't want you to wait that long, so in this episode I'm sharing the...
Ep 6 - Keep The Engine Warm
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When everything feels too much because you're wearing too many hats - caring for kids, caring for relatives, dealing with stress, life admin, it can b...
Ep 5 - When Employment Is Not An Option
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is all about doing it on your own terms, and my guest today, Laura Robinson from Worditude is most certainly carving her own path. ...
Ep 4 - Are You Missing These?
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There is a crucial element to running your own life-friendly business....If you're feeling overwhelmed, or resentful towards your business, or even yo...
Ep 3 - How Do You Measure Your Success?
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you spend way too much time comparing yourself to others? Feeling like you're not achieving enough? Not earning enough? Not progressing enough? Ins...
Ep 2 - My Story
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
13 years, 5 businesses, 2 children, 1 international move. In this episode I share my story of leaving a successful career in TV production in 2008 to ...
Ep 1 - What is a Life-Friendly Business?
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode we talk about what this term actually means - which may be different for each of you. When we talk about ‘doing it on our own ...
Life-Friendly Business Podcast Trailer
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Life-Friendly Business Podcast where we lift the lid on the reality of running a business around family life and shine a light on the m...