Business advice is often shaped by visibility culture, capitalism, performance, and unrealistic growth expectations. This episode explores the advice you chose to leave behind and how defining success for yourself can create a more sustainable and joyful business.

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In this episode, I’m exploring what might actually sit underneath procrastination in business. Rather than treating procrastination as laziness or lack of discipline, I want to look at the nervous system, overwhelm, visibility fears, exhaustion, and decision fatigue.I talk about:

• why visibility may not feel safe
• overwhelm with money and systems
• the impact of chronic stress and low capacity
• simplifying daily life to reduce decision fatigue
• being more intentional about business advice
• the planning system I use to organize my business gently and sustainably
• categorizing tasks by creative, admin, and social energy

This episode is an invitation to build systems that support your real life rather than pushing yourself beyond your limits.

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Most people don’t start a business because they love marketing. And yet, learning how to share your work is one of the most essential parts of building something sustainable.In this episode, I talk about the mindset shift from doing the work to also inviting people into it.

I share how marketing has looked in my own business over the years, why consistency matters more than chasing every platform, and how to think about conversion rates without taking them personally.We’ll also explore what a realistic marketing mix can look like, why many people give up too early, and how to approach marketing as a long-term relationship rather than a one-time effort.

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Perfectionism can feel like care, integrity, and pride in our work. And in many ways, it is. But when you’re running a small, human business, the pressure to get everything “just right” can quietly hold you back from being visible, sharing your work, and earning a sustainable income.

In this episode, I explore the tenderness behind perfectionism and the real costs it can have. I talk about how wearing many hats can blur our sense of balance, why people often crave connection over polish, and how to make grounded decisions about where your time and energy actually matter.

I also share two simple questions I use to stay anchored in sustainability and value, plus real examples from my own podcasting practice where imperfection has been part of what made things work.If you’ve ever delayed sharing something because it didn’t feel ready, this one is for you.

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Summer can be a spacious, liminal season in many small businesses. For some, it’s quieter. For others, it’s full and abundant. Either way, it’s an invitation to think intentionally about how you want to move through the coming months.In this episode, I share how I’m preparing my own business for a slower, more spacious summer, including taking extended time off client work, setting boundaries, and working behind the scenes on creative projects.

We’ll explore how to recognise your seasonal patterns, support your income if needed, and make room for rest, experimentation, and long-term thinking.

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In this episode, I’m exploring boundary-setting as an act of care not restriction. What if tending to your limits felt like taking your business to the spa?

I want to invite you to move away from rigid, fear-based ideas of boundaries and instead approach them as something nourishing, supportive, and even pleasurable.

I talk about:

• Why saying “no” can feel so hard, especially if you’re a kind, creative person
• The deeper fears behind people-pleasing, including wanting to be liked and worries about money
• The hidden costs of unclear boundaries (burnout, resentment, creative blocks, and client confusion)
• How setting boundaries supports not just me, but also my clients and my community
• The connection between resentment and feeling less creative
• What self-abandonment can look like in business (and how I’ve noticed it in myself)

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In this episode, I explore a question I’m hearing more and more from creative entrepreneurs: is social media still working for us?I share a bit about my own evolving relationship with platforms like Instagram, and offer a simple framework to help you reflect on whether social media is supporting your work, both as a marketing tool and as a space for genuine connection and creativity.

I also talk about the wider cultural shift away from constant visibility and toward slower, more intentional forms of sharing, as well as the impact of algorithm changes, increased advertising, and the growing pressure to produce content consistently.

Finally, I share a new social reading platform that I am curious about and have started a tiny grief reading club on, which you can find over here: https://fable.co/club/soft-grief-club-with-yarrow-magdalena-988793425951?referralID=4Hs7QKGEDkThis episode isn’t about leaving social media altogether. It’s about reclaiming choice, attention, and creative energy.

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Yarrow

Search is changing rapidly in the age of AI, but that doesn’t mean SEO is disappearing. In many ways, it’s actually becoming more important.In this episode I explore how search behaviour is evolving as more people ask detailed questions through tools like ChatGPT and AI-enhanced search engines.

We talk about why long-form content such as blog posts and podcast episodes continues to be one of the most powerful ways for people to discover your work, especially compared with short-lived social media posts.

I also discuss accessibility, metadata, and how thoughtful website structure helps both humans and search engines understand your work.If you want your work to be discoverable for years rather than hours, investing in a good website and meaningful content is one of the most sustainable strategies available.

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https://pinkwellstudio.com/kindmarketingwaitlist/

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Yarrow