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I'm trying to meet this moment in time with as much compassion and creativity as I can and I am sure you do the same! In this episode I wanted to talk about the agency we all have when it comes to how we use technology and how we position ourselves as small or micro businesses. I hope it helps you feel less worried, value the handmade more and come up with creative ways to use software in ways that actually serve you!

Here is the article I mentioned: https://arxiv.org/html/2411.00986v1

Here is my Speakpipe account: https://www.speakpipe.com/YarrowM

and here is the link to book a call with me for 2025 projects: https://yarrowmagdalena.17hats.com/p#/scheduling/xckkzgxdszxhcpbppxnfhczfdkghrwfb

Love,

Yarrow

Consider this episode a little audio workshop that guides you through meaningful and grounded intentions for money & pricing in 2025 (and beyond). I'm sharing about what questions I ask myself to clarify my goals, how I move through feelings of discomfort and anxiety and how important I find it to define what I consider to be good enough. 

If you'd like to send me a question you can do so here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YarrowM

Join my Substack over here: https://yarrow.substack.com/

and this is where you can book a free feeler call for 2025 bookings: https://yarrowmagdalena.17hats.com/p#/scheduling/xckkzgxdszxhcpbppxnfhczfdkghrwfb

Thanks for listening!

Love,

Yarrow

In this episode I walk you through some useful questions to consider if you're wondering how much you should spend on your business website (likely your second most important business asset!). Of course the answer depends on what stage your business is in, so there really is no one size fits all answer. I am also exploring wether it's okay to DIY, what other website costs you might need to budget for and why your conversion rate matters so much. 

Here is more info about the workshop I mentioned: https://pinkwellstudio.com/ethical-marketing-workshop/

See you soon,

Yarrow

Hey friends, happy new moon! I am delighted to bring you a really cool, delightful and insightful conversation with Ash Reed and Libby Smith about astrology for business, creative flow and team organisational development. It's been such a great chat with many, many ahas and much nodding along for me. I hope you'll love listening as much as I did! Here is what we talked about: - Utilising astrology for more magic in all aspects of our lives- How the stars can support us in making more intentional, successful business decisions and build aligned teams - How the moon phase we're born into might affect us- Living with the moon as an accessible gateway to more cyclical living and working Ash Reed After a decade of gardening by the moon, astrology shouted at me to use this tool for so much more. A knack with people and hearing them authentically, I have found the science of astrology to be a gateway to offer daily guidance & wisdom. We can honor the universe and use this tool or continue life with blinders on. It is our choice to make. Libby Smith With 5 planets in air signs and a stellium in the 10th house of career and calling, Libby spends a lot of time thinking about how to make our work lives better. Throughout the course of her professional and spiritual life, she's developed skills in three distinct traditions and practices. She's a an evaluator, facilitator, and educator working at a university in Wisconsin and with her . She takes a soul-aligned approach to working with a wide range of people and organizations seeking transformative change. You can learn more about Ash & Libby's work here: workwithlibby.com/starlight-strategy/ and follow them on instagram here: www.instagram.com/starlightstrategy/ Here is the live tarot class I mentioned: www.yarrowmagdalena.com/tarot-as-a-li…k-live-class/You can book a free feeler call with me here: hello.dubsado.com:443/public/appointment-scheduler/5d87650bebd42163a8b343ee/schedule :: About me and the DIY Small Business podcast :: I am a web designer, small business mentor and tech fairy who helps people start and run small businesses that are fun to work in and make enough money for things that matter. The DIY Business Podcast is supporting people in creating honest, more sustainable and feminist businesses that redefine success and center community through interviews with like minded folk, how to guides and exploratory shares. If you’d to stay in touch you can sign up for my newsletter over here: yarrowdigital.com/sign-up-for-my-newsletter/ – I am usually sending them once or twice a month when I have new episodes, resources or interesting stories to share.

Hey business dreamers, in this episode I am sharing eight tips that have been hugely important for me in working through imposter syndrome, which I know is sometimes coming up for all of us. If you are worried about not being ready or good enough this episode is for you! Here is the live tarot class I mentioned: www.yarrowmagdalena.com/tarot-as-a-li…k-live-class/ And here is more info about the DIY Business Community: yarrowdigital.com/diy-business-school/ :: About me and the DIY Small Business podcast :: I am a web designer, small business mentor and tech fairy who helps people start and run small businesses that are fun to work in and make enough money for things that matter. The DIY Business Podcast is supporting people in creating honest, more sustainable and feminist businesses that redefine success and center community through interviews with like minded folk, how to guides and exploratory shares. If you’d to stay in touch you can sign up for my newsletter over here: yarrowdigital.com/sign-up-for-my-newsletter/ – I am usually sending them once or twice a month when I have new episodes, resources or interesting stories to share.

Hey everyone, thank you so much for joining me for another episode - this time I spoke to Caroline Wood about what it's like to build a business as an introvert. I think there can be a lot of pressure to do things a certain way and it's easy to feel pressured into sharing beyond what we're comfortable with. I always love talking to other small business owners who do things differently, so I hope you find this conversation interesting too. Here is what we talked about: - Managing our introvert energy to build our businesses- Create marketing plans that don't require us to be "out there" all the time- Coming to a sustainable pricing model - Overcoming self-doubt in our businesses- Knowing our needs and having good boundaries Caroline Wood is an introvert who supports other introverts to build successful businesses that honour their introversion. She does this through helping them put in place great systems and set prices to thrive. Caroline is a corporate escapee having spent 20 years working as a chartered accountant working for large businesses and not for profits. She has wound her way around world working in Australia (her home country), the UK, Namibia and Laos. Website: carolinemwood.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/quietlycaroline/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/QuietlyCaroline/ :: About me and the DIY Small Business podcast :: I am a web designer, small business mentor and tech fairy who helps people start and run small businesses that are fun to work in and make enough money for things that matter. The DIY Business Podcast is supporting people in creating honest, more sustainable and feminist businesses that redefine success and center community through interviews with like minded folk, how to guides and exploratory shares. If you’d to stay in touch you can sign up for my newsletter over here: yarrowdigital.com/sign-up-for-my-newsletter/ – I am usually sending them once or twice a month when I have new episodes, resources or interesting stories to share. If you like the show you might also love the DIY Business Collective, a low cost program that includes a ten module online course, monthly group coaching, weekly journaling prompts, monthly themed workshops and quarterly business planning workshops for $22/month. Learn more and sign up for a free seven day trial here: yarrowdigital.com/diy-business-school/ If you are interested in 1:1 work with me (web design, tech and design support or business mentoring) you can learn more here: yarrowdigital.com/yarrow-digital-services/ or book a free feeler call here: hello.dubsado.com:443/public/appointment-scheduler/5d87650bebd42163a8b343ee/schedule

Hey appreciated listeners, thank you for joining me for another episode! I was really honoured to speak to Andréa Ranae for this one, she is such an inspiration when it comes to leading with integrity and bringing people into much needed, sometimes difficult conversations. Here is what we talked about: - Anti-oppression approaches in the coaching world - Inclusivity in small businesses - Supporting people in making a difference in their communities - Showing up as fully human and inviting meaningful conversation - Building an online business with integrity and allowing ourselves to delegate and bring in support Andréa Ranae is a coach, facilitator and teacher who offers practical tools, resources and wisdom that support people with a vision for change to show up with integrity, own their power and practice radical service so that they can make their unique impact on the world. She's the creator of Liberatory Leadership and Coaching as Activism, the host of her podcast A Call to Serve and the author of Love, Manifesting. www.andrearanae.com/ Enjoy! Listen on Apple Podcasts // Stitcher // Soundcloud :: About me and the DIY Small Business podcast :: I am a web designer, small business mentor and tech fairy who helps people start and run small businesses that are fun to work in and make enough money for things that matter. The DIY Business Podcast is supporting people in creating honest, more sustainable and feminist businesses that redefine success and center community through interviews with like minded folk, how to guides and exploratory shares. If you’d to stay in touch you can sign up for my newsletter over here: yarrowdigital.com/sign-up-for-my-newsletter/ – I am usually sending them once or twice a month when I have new episodes, resources or interesting stories to share. If you like the show you might also love the DIY Business Collective, a low cost program that includes a ten module online course, monthly group coaching, weekly journaling prompts, monthly themed workshops and quarterly business planning workshops for $22/month. Learn more and sign up for a free seven day trial here: yarrowdigital.com/diy-business-school/ If you are interested in 1:1 work with me (web design, tech and design support or business mentoring) you can learn more here: yarrowdigital.com/yarrow-digital-services/ or book a free feeler call here: hello.dubsado.com:443/public/appointment-scheduler/5d87650bebd42163a8b343ee/schedule

Hey everyone, thanks for tuning into another episode! As you might know I am really interested in grief and death work and so was absolutely thrilled to speak to Lucy Taylor for this episode. It was really enriching to talk through some of our ideas and observations in the small online business and coaching world and I would love to hear what you think after listening! Here is some of what we talked about: - How we need to let old ways of doing things die- The showreel culture of instagram and how we might go beyond it- Allowing our whole selves to show up- Staying emotionally open and engaged in times of decay and death- Things we feel are missing from the coaching world As a Death Awareness Coach, Lucy facilitates meaningful experiences for individuals and entrepreneurs to engage their relationship with death and loss as a path to wholeness and acceptance. Within her personal coaching, she supports people who are transitioning through a space of what ‘was’, towards what is yet to emerge. Through her business mentoring program Human On Purpose, Lucy guides coaches and purpose-driven entrepreneurs to prioritise truth and humanness as they create and communicate their business. www.lucymaytaylor.com Instagram: @lucymaytaylor (www.instagram.com/lucymaytaylor/) :: About me and the DIY Small Business podcast :: I am a web designer, small business mentor and tech fairy who helps people start and run small businesses that are fun to work in and make enough money for things that matter. The DIY Business Podcast is supporting people in creating honest, more sustainable and feminist businesses that redefine success and center community through interviews with like minded folk, how to guides and exploratory shares. I am not on social media anymore because I want to focus on creating indy media like my podcasts, compare myself less and spent little time on my phone. This means I have more energy to nurture my communities and make cool things for you! If you’d to stay in touch you can sign up for my newsletter over here: yarrowdigital.com/sign-up-for-my-newsletter/ – I am usually sending them once or twice a month when I have new episodes, resources or interesting stories to share. If you like the show you might also love the DIY Business Collective, a low cost program that includes a ten module online course, monthly group coaching, weekly journaling prompts, monthly themed workshops and quarterly business planning workshops for $22/month. Learn more and sign up for a free seven day trial here: yarrowdigital.com/diy-business-school/ If you are interested in 1:1 work with me (web design, tech and design support or business mentoring) you can learn more here: yarrowdigital.com/yarrow-digital-services/ or book a free feeler call here: hello.dubsado.com:443/public/appointment-scheduler/5d87650bebd42163a8b343ee/schedule

Hey everyone, I hope you're having a beautiful week and that this interview I am sending your way is a little spark of business joy! I really loved talking to Jen of Rock Rose Digital and am always so excited to meet other business owners who value connections over numbers and speak honestly about the challenges we're all facing in one way or another. Here is what we talked about: - Transitioning into a new field- Relating to social media in intentional ways- Finding balance in work and life- The importance of prioritising our mental health while building a business - Making meaningful connections rather than chasing numbers Jen Eastwood is a freelance social media marketer, copy writer and tea lover, working under her brand name Rock Rose Digital. She uses her heart-centered marketing approach to help passionate people who live for a cause not applause, grow blossoming purpose-led online communities and intentional sustainable businesses. Jen lives in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, is passionate about mental health, supporting indie businesses and feminism. When she's not working, she enjoys reading, cooking, and country walks with partner Dave. You can find out more at www.rockrosedigital.co.uk, www.facebook.com/rockrosedigital www.instagram.com/rockrosedigital www.twitter.com/rockrosedigital :: About me and the DIY Small Business podcast :: I am a web designer, small business mentor and tech fairy who helps people start and run small businesses that are fun to work in and make enough money for things that matter. The DIY Business Podcast is supporting people in creating honest, more sustainable and feminist businesses that redefine success and center community through interviews with like minded folk, how to guides and exploratory shares. I am not on social media anymore because I want to focus on creating indy media like my podcasts, compare myself less and spent little time on my phone. This means I have more energy to nurture my communities and make cool things for you! If you’d to stay in touch you can sign up for my newsletter over here: yarrowdigital.com/sign-up-for-my-newsletter/ – I am usually sending them once or twice a month when I have new episodes, resources or interesting stories to share. If you like the show you might also love the DIY Business Collective, a low cost program that includes a ten module online course, monthly group coaching, weekly journaling prompts, monthly themed workshops and quarterly business planning workshops for $22/month. Learn more and sign up for a free seven day trial here: yarrowdigital.com/diy-business-school/ If you are interested in 1:1 work with me (web design, tech and design support or business mentoring) you can learn more here: yarrowdigital.com/yarrow-digital-services/ or book a free feeler call here: hello.dubsado.com:443/public/appointment-scheduler/5d87650bebd42163a8b343ee/schedule

Hey beautiful beings, excitement is happening over here as I have another interview episode to share - just love telling more stories and hearing other small business owners talk about how they do things, make decisions and stay true to their values! This time I spoke to the wonderful Jo Casey who runs the meaningful business podcast. Here is what we talked about: - How Jo became an accidental business coach- What our businesses would be as plants and animals- All the things about being a small business owner that feel exciting, challenging and wild- How Jo came to make peace with marketing even though it so easily feels icky- How we built businesses that support our mental health and leave space for flexibility Jo Casey helps coaches and healers get more clients without sacrificing soul or sanity. She is a certified coach, speaker, trainer and host of The Meaningful Business Podcast.  In addition to being British, Jo is slightly nerdy and determined to help women overcome our feminine conditioning so we can step out, be seen, and thrive. Jo specializes in helping service-based business owners do the self-development work needed to flourish in the online world, get more clients and build meaningful businesses - all without resorting to the dark arts or sleazy marketing tactics. Founder of jocasey.com and The Meaningful Business Academy, creator and presenter of The Meaningful Business Podcast, speaker, and writer for Coaching Blueprint, Mind Body Green and Tiny Buddha (among others). You can learn more about her upcoming SuperNova program here: www.jocasey.com/supernova/ :: About me and the DIY Small Business podcast :: I am a web designer, small business mentor and tech fairy who helps people start and run small businesses that are fun to work in and make enough money for things that matter. The DIY Business Podcast is supporting people in creating honest, more sustainable and feminist businesses that redefine success and center community through interviews with like minded folk, how to guides and exploratory shares. I am not on social media anymore because I want to focus on creating indy media like my podcasts, compare myself less and spent little time on my phone. This means I have more energy to nurture my communities and make cool things for you! If you’d to stay in touch you can sign up for my newsletter over here: yarrowdigital.com/sign-up-for-my-newsletter/ – I am usually sending them once or twice a month when I have new episodes, resources or interesting stories to share. If you like the show you might also love the DIY Business Collective, a low cost program that includes a ten module online course, monthly group coaching, weekly journaling prompts, monthly themed workshops and quarterly business planning workshops for $22/month. Learn more and sign up for a free seven day trial here: yarrowdigital.com/diy-business-school/ If you are interested in 1:1 work with me (web design, tech and design support or business mentoring) you can learn more here: yarrowdigital.com/yarrow-digital-services/ or book a free feeler call here: hello.dubsado.com:443/public/appointment-scheduler/5d87650bebd42163a8b343ee/schedule