My Daily Business Podcast

In this episode, Fiona chats with Jac Semmler, founder of SuperBloom , a plant practice with a mission of “plants for the people”. They talk about Jac’s journey from growing up surrounded by plants in regional Victoria to building a multidisciplinary business working across horticulture, planting design, major public projects, books and creative collaborations. Jac shares how she has intentionally built SuperBloom as a “tiny but mighty” values-led business, why she doesn’t believe every business needs to niche down, and how thinking of the business as an ecology has allowed different audiences, projects and opportunities to coexist. You'll learn: Why Jac believes beauty, nature and climate resilience can and should exist together How getting involved earlier in a project can lead to better creative outcomes Why your business doesn’t necessarily need to niche down to succeed How Jac thinks about SuperBloom as an ecology rather than a collection of separate offers Why saying no, setting boundaries and being selective about partnerships has transformed the business The role books have played in building Jac’s profile and opening unexpected doors Jac also talks about knowing the value of your creative work, refusing to work purely for “exposure”, and why making space for the right projects, people and partnerships can be one of the most powerful decisions you make in business Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com Connect with Jac and Super Bloom Website: thesuperbloom.com.au Books: https://www.thesuperbloom.com.au/shop Resources mentioned: My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Special thanks to HoneyBook for sponsoring this podcast. HoneyBook helps independent businesses manage everything from enquiries and contracts to invoices and payments, all in one place. Use this link and code FIONA to receive 30% off until the end of September 2026 . Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching . Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript . Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop , freebies , award-winning books , Instagram and Tik Tok .

Special thanks to HoneyBook for sponsoring this episode of the My Daily Business Podcast. HoneyBook is an all-in-one client management platform designed to help independent businesses manage enquiries, contracts, invoices, payments, scheduling and client communication in one place. HoneyBook has now launched in Australia. Find out more using this link and code FIONA to receive 30% off until the end of September 2026 . Have you ever let something slide in your business and then convinced yourself it’s been too long to go back? Maybe it’s your newsletter, social media, pitching, reaching out to past clients or something else you once did consistently. In this quick tip episode, Fiona talks about the all-or-nothing trap and why the gap between stopping something and starting again is usually much smaller than it feels. You'll learn: Why your audience probably isn’t keeping score the way you think they are Why taking a break doesn’t mean you’ve lost everything you built beforehand How the rules you create for your business can sometimes keep you stuck Why you’re allowed to change your mind about how you run your business How guilt and avoidance can take more energy than simply starting again Why you don’t need a big comeback, explanation or apology How to choose one small thing this week and simply begin again You can go back. You can change your mind. You can do things differently this time. Your business is allowed to evolve as you do. Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Special thanks to HoneyBook for sponsoring this podcast. HoneyBook helps independent businesses manage everything from enquiries and contracts to invoices and payments, all in one place. Use this link and code FIONA to receive 30% off until the end of September 2026 . Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching . Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript . Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop , freebies , award-winning books , Instagram and Tik Tok .

Chris shares how Happy Valley grew from a hyperlocal Collingwood book, record and gift store into a thriving bricks-and-mortar and online business, and why knowing exactly who his customer is continues to shape everything from the products on the shelves to the experience people have when they walk through the door. You'll learn: Why Chris made the enormous decision to buy Happy Valley’s new premises What makes a retail business become a genuine destination Why what you choose not to stock can be as important as what you do How getting the fundamentals right can matter more than constantly creating social media content Why community, word of mouth and supporting other local businesses remain so important Chris’s advice for anyone considering taking a big leap in business Chris also shares why successful retail isn’t about finding one “special sauce”, but continually paying attention to the customer, the space, the product mix and all the small details that make people want to come back. Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com Connect with Chris and Happy Valley: Instagram: @happyvalleyshop Instagram: @happyvalleyvinyl Website: happyvalleyshop.com Address: 347 Smith St, Fitzroy VIC Resources mentioned: My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Special thanks to HoneyBook for sponsoring this podcast. HoneyBook helps independent businesses manage everything from enquiries and contracts to invoices and payments, all in one place. Use this link and code FIONA to receive 30% off until the end of September 2026 . Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching . Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript . Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop , freebies , award-winning books , Instagram and Tik Tok .

Confidence isn’t something you either have or you don’t. In this Quick Tip episode, Fiona challenges the idea that you need to feel confident before taking action, and explores why confidence is actually a skill built through repetition. From putting up your prices to showing up on camera, pitching yourself or speaking in public, it’s often doing the uncomfortable thing that creates confidence, not the other way around. You'll learn: Why confidence is a skill you can build rather than a fixed personality trait How taking small, uncomfortable actions can make bigger moves feel more manageable over time A simple way to start doing the thing you’ve been putting off because you don’t feel ready yet Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Special thanks to HoneyBook for sponsoring this podcast. HoneyBook helps independent businesses manage everything from enquiries and contracts to invoices and payments, all in one place. Use this link and code FIONA to receive 30% off until the end of September 2026 . Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching . Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript . Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop , freebies , award-winning books , Instagram and Tik Tok .

In this episode, Fiona talks about why so many small business owners feel exhausted, overwhelmed and perpetually behind, even when they never seem to stop working. She explores the unrealistic expectations we’ve absorbed around content, visibility and productivity, and why comparing your output to businesses with entire teams behind them is setting yourself up to feel like you’re failing. You'll learn: How to identify the true non-negotiables in your business Why doing less content can actually be more effective How to use your numbers to decide where your time and energy should go The difference between genuine overload and avoiding the work that really matters A simple three-category exercise to work out what to keep, scale back or stop doing Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Special thanks to HoneyBook for sponsoring this podcast. HoneyBook helps independent businesses manage everything from enquiries and contracts to invoices and payments, all in one place. Use this link and code FIONA to receive 30% off until the end of September 2026 . Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching . Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript . Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop , freebies , award-winning books , Instagram and Tik Tok .

In this quick tip episode, Fiona shares a simple annual exercise that can transform your marketing, messaging and decision-making. By identifying the common traits of the people you most love working with, you'll gain valuable insights into who your business is really built for You'll learn: How to identify the qualities your best clients or customers share. Why those patterns can help you refine your messaging and attract more of the right people. A practical audit to ensure your marketing reflects who you genuinely want to work with. Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Special thanks to HoneyBook for sponsoring this podcast. HoneyBook helps independent businesses manage everything from enquiries and contracts to invoices and payments, all in one place. Use this link and code FIONA to receive 30% off until the end of September 2026 . Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching . Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript . Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop , freebies , award-winning books , Instagram and Tik Tok .

A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted . In this quick tip episode, Fiona explores one of the most common visibility mistakes business owners make: assuming their audience knows the full range of their services or products. She shares why clarity matters just as much for your customers as it does for you, and how to make sure your marketing reflects what you really offer. You'll learn: Why your audience may only know you for one part of your business. How to check whether your marketing reflects everything you actually offer. Simple ways to communicate your full range of products and services without confusing your audience. Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Special thanks to HoneyBook for sponsoring this podcast. HoneyBook helps independent businesses manage everything from enquiries and contracts to invoices and payments, all in one place. Use this link and code FIONA to receive 30% off until the end of September 2026 . Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching . Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript . Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop , freebies , award-winning books , Instagram and Tik Tok .

In this episode, Fiona talks about what it really takes to build a strong professional community and why so many of us want the support of a village without necessarily doing the work of being a villager. Community doesn’t just appear. It’s built through small, consistent acts of generosity, connection and showing up for other people. You'll learn: What being a “villager” actually looks like in business The small actions that can build a powerful professional network over time Why recommending, connecting and celebrating other people matters How to ask your community for what you need instead of expecting people to know The important difference between reciprocal and transactional relationships Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Special thanks to HoneyBook for sponsoring this podcast. HoneyBook helps independent businesses manage everything from enquiries and contracts to invoices and payments, all in one place. Use this link and code FIONA to receive 30% off until the end of September 2026 . Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching . Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript . Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop , freebies , award-winning books , Instagram and Tik Tok .

A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted . What if the key to getting unstuck isn't working harder, but getting more curious? In this quick tip episode, Fiona explores why curiosity isn't just a personality trait. It's a business skill that helps you spot opportunities, adapt to change and keep moving forward, even when everything feels uncertain. You'll learn: Why curiosity is one of the most underrated skills in business. Simple ways to build curiosity into your everyday life and work. How staying curious can help you find new ideas, opportunities and momentum when you feel stuck. Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Special thanks to HoneyBook for sponsoring this podcast. HoneyBook helps independent businesses manage everything from enquiries and contracts to invoices and payments, all in one place. Use this link and code FIONA to receive 30% off until the end of September 2026 . Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching . Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript . Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop , freebies , award-winning books , Instagram and Tik Tok .

A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted . What are you still carrying in your business simply because you've become used to it? In this coaching episode, Fiona reflects on a powerful quote from Dostoevsky and explores how the stories, systems and assumptions we've stopped questioning can quietly hold our businesses back. Through personal stories and client examples, she shares why letting go is often the key to moving forward. You'll learn: How outdated beliefs and assumptions can quietly limit your business growth. Why it's worth auditing the stories, systems and habits you've stopped questioning. A simple exercise to identify what's creating unnecessary friction and what it's time to let go of. Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Special thanks to HoneyBook for sponsoring this podcast. HoneyBook helps independent businesses manage everything from enquiries and contracts to invoices and payments, all in one place. Use this link and code FIONA to receive 30% off until the end of September 2026 . Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching . Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript . Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop , freebies , award-winning books , Instagram and Tik Tok .

A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted . What would happen to your business if you were completely unavailable for 10 days? In this quick tip episode, Fiona explores the uncomfortable reality of becoming the bottleneck in your own business. She shares why founders often hold onto decisions, approvals and everyday tasks for too long, and how control, undocumented processes and even identity can keep you trapped in the doing. You’ll learn how to identify where work is getting stuck, decide what genuinely needs your involvement and begin handing things over, one process at a time. You'll learn: How to identify whether you've become the bottleneck in your own business. Why founders struggle to let go, even when it limits growth. Simple ways to document, delegate and build a business that doesn't rely on you for everything. Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Special thanks to HoneyBook for sponsoring this podcast. HoneyBook helps independent businesses manage everything from enquiries and contracts to invoices and payments, all in one place. Use this link and code FIONA to receive 30% off until the end of September 2026 . Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching . Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript . Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop , freebies , award-winning books , Instagram and Tik Tok .

In this episode, Fiona chats with Anna Gowers, founder of Art Matters , about building a new creative chapter after more than 15 years working in brand strategy, why she believes art should be accessible to everyone, and what it takes to finally act on the thing that has been quietly calling you for years. You'll learn: How Anna turned a lifelong love of art into the evolving Art Matters brand Why your creative practice doesn’t need to be big or productive to be valuable How to start exploring art when you feel like you don’t know enough about it What Anna learned from stepping away from her career and intentionally considering what she wanted next Why age is irrelevant when it comes to changing direction, and why sometimes you have to start before you feel read Anna also shares her thoughts on creativity, reinvention, building a business around the life you actually want, and her beautiful philosophy of simply going gently. Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com Connect with Anna Gowers and Art Matters: Instagram: @art__matters__ Newsletter: artmatters.beehiiv.com Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Special thanks to HoneyBook for sponsoring this podcast. HoneyBook helps independent businesses manage everything from enquiries and contracts to invoices and payments, all in one place. Use this link and code FIONA to receive 30% off until the end of September 2026 . Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching . Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript . Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop , freebies , award-winning books , Instagram and Tik Tok .

A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted . In this Quick Tip episode, Fiona reflects on more than a decade in business and shares the seven lessons she wishes she'd known from the very beginning. From pricing and confidence to boundaries, relationships and backing yourself, it's an honest conversation every business owner needs to hear. You'll learn: Why your expertise is probably worth more than you're charging. The seven lessons Fiona wishes she'd known in her first year of business. How to build a business with more confidence, stronger boundaries and less second-guessing. Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Special thanks to HoneyBook for sponsoring this podcast. HoneyBook helps independent businesses manage everything from enquiries and contracts to invoices and payments, all in one place. Use this link and code FIONA to receive 30% off until the end of September 2026 . Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching . Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript . Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop , freebies , award-winning books , Instagram and Tik Tok .

In this coaching episode, Fiona challenges one of the biggest myths in business: that being constantly busy is a sign of success. She explores why busyness can become a distraction from the work that truly matters and shares practical ways to create more space, clarity and intention in your business. You'll learn: Why being busy isn't the same as building a successful business. How to identify the tasks that genuinely move your business forward. Practical ways to create more time, focus and intention in your week. Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Special thanks to HoneyBook for sponsoring this podcast. HoneyBook helps independent businesses manage everything from enquiries and contracts to invoices and payments, all in one place. Use this link and code FIONA to receive 30% off until the end of September 2026 . Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching . Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript . Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop , freebies , award-winning books , Instagram and Tik Tok .

What if the biggest thing holding a business back isn't a lack of resources, but a lack of permission to think bigger? In this Quick Tip, Fiona challenges listeners to revisit the ambitious ideas they've quietly shelved and take one small step towards them You'll learn: Why AI often agrees with you, even when you're wrong How to spot bias and AI "hallucinations" before they catch you out Practical ways to use AI as a thinking partner, not a replacement for your judgement Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Special thanks to HoneyBook for sponsoring this podcast. HoneyBook helps independent businesses manage everything from enquiries and contracts to invoices and payments, all in one place. Use this link and code FIONA to receive 30% off until the end of September 2026 . Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching . Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript . Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop , freebies , award-winning books , Instagram and Tik Tok .

Award-winning author and illustrator Jess Racklyeft has created more than 50 children’s books, but her path to a full-time creative career was anything but straightforward. In this episode, Jess chats with Fiona about moving from publishing and sales into illustration, the realities of making a living from creative work, and why experimentation, side projects and simply making things for the joy of it continue to play such an important role in her career. You'll learn: How Jess moved from publishing and sales into a full-time career as an author and illustrator What the business of children’s books really looks like, from the lengthy publishing process to royalties, multiple income streams and the importance of treating creativity like a business Why protecting time for play, experimentation and creativity without an outcome can be so important, especially after burnout Connect with Jess: IG: @jessesmess Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Special thanks to HoneyBook for sponsoring this podcast. HoneyBook helps independent businesses manage everything from enquiries and contracts to invoices and payments, all in one place. Use this link and code FIONA to receive 30% off until the end of September 2026 . Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching . Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript . Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop , freebies , award-winning books , Instagram and Tik Tok .

This episode is proudly sponsored by The Finders Keepers . Visit the Finders Keepers Melbourne Design Market from Friday 10 July to Sunday 12 July at the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton. Book your tickets: Finders Keepers Melbourne tickets Enter MDB at checkout, then choose the My Daily Business 2-for-1 ticket option to claim your exclusive offer. And don't forget to say hello to Fiona who will be running her own Subject Object stall at the market! This episode explores why one of the most valuable AI skills isn't writing better prompts, it's learning when to challenge the answers. Fiona shares why pushing back on AI leads to stronger thinking, better decisions, and more useful results for your business. You'll learn: Why AI often agrees with you, even when you're wrong How to spot bias and AI "hallucinations" before they catch you out Practical ways to use AI as a thinking partner, not a replacement for your judgement Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Special thanks to HoneyBook for sponsoring this podcast. HoneyBook helps independent businesses manage everything from enquiries and contracts to invoices and payments, all in one place. Use this link and code FIONA to receive 30% off until the end of September 2026 . Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching . Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript . Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop , freebies , award-winning books , Instagram and Tik Tok .

This episode is proudly sponsored by The Finders Keepers . Visit the Finders Keepers Melbourne Design Market from Friday 10 July to Sunday 12 July at the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton. Book your tickets: Finders Keepers Melbourne tickets Enter MDB at checkout, then choose the My Daily Business 2-for-1 ticket option to claim your exclusive offer. And don't forget to say hello to Fiona who will be running her own Subject Object stall at the market! Things feel hard for a lot of business owners right now. But what if the discomfort you're trying to eliminate is actually the thing that helps you grow? In this coaching episode, Fiona explores why friction isn't always the enemy and how leaning into difficult conversations, creative struggles and uncertainty can build stronger businesses and more meaningful lives. You'll learn: Why removing every obstacle can actually hold your business back How AI can enhance your thinking without replacing it The questions to ask when you're tempted to avoid discomfort Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Special thanks to HoneyBook for sponsoring this podcast. HoneyBook helps independent businesses manage everything from enquiries and contracts to invoices and payments, all in one place. Use this link and code FIONA to receive 30% off until the end of September 2026 . Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching . Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript . Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop , freebies , award-winning books , Instagram and Tik Tok .

We're constantly told to make life and business easier. Automate more. Remove every obstacle. Eliminate friction wherever possible. But what if not all friction is bad? In this episode, Fiona explores why some of the most uncomfortable moments in business are often the ones that lead to the greatest growth, and why it's worth questioning whether the thing you're trying to avoid is actually the thing that could move you forward. You'll learn: Why removing every obstacle isn't always the answer How to tell the difference between unnecessary friction and productive discomfort Two simple questions to help you grow your business with more intention Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Special thanks to HoneyBook for sponsoring this podcast. HoneyBook helps independent businesses manage everything from enquiries and contracts to invoices and payments, all in one place. Use this link and code FIONA to receive 30% off until the end of September 2026 . Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching . Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript . Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop , freebies , award-winning books , Instagram and Tik Tok .

A huge thanks to our sponsor #gifted a platform that helps businesses connect with real people creating real content, at a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional campaign. My Daily Business listeners can use code MDB50 at checkout for 50% off their first month, on either monthly plan. Check out #gifted . Sometimes the most successful thing you can do is stop expecting yourself to do it all. In this coaching episode, Fiona explores the idea of business "seasons" and why being a good business owner, rather than a great one, might be exactly what this chapter of your life needs. You'll learn: Why every business (and business owner) goes through different seasons The difference between choosing your priorities and simply settling How to define success on your own terms, not everyone else's Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com Connect with My Daily Business: Instagram: @mydailybusiness_ TikTok: @mydailybusiness Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com Website: mydailybusiness.com Resources mentioned: AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business Owners My Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Special thanks to HoneyBook for sponsoring this podcast. HoneyBook helps independent businesses manage everything from enquiries and contracts to invoices and payments, all in one place. Use this link and code FIONA to receive 30% off until the end of September 2026 . Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching . Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript . Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop , freebies , award-winning books , Instagram and Tik Tok .