My Daily Business Podcast
The My Daily Business Podcast provides inspiration, education, and motivation for small business owners who want to fall in love with their business again. Hosted by Fiona Killackey, a business coach and founder of My Daily Business, the show includes business coaching, interviews with small business owners, and tips to scale a business without scaling stress. Listeners can access free resources and join a community of like-minded entrepreneurs.
Episodes
666: What does the next chapter look like?
In this coaching episode, Fiona Killackey explores why planning for the future is still important, even in a world of rapid technological and economic change. Sharing a practical exercise she uses with coaching clients, Fiona encourages business owners to look beyond traditional measures of success and consider their values, financial goals, personal circumstances and what they genuinely want thei
665: Two words that can change everything in your business
In this deeply personal quick tip episode, Fiona Killackey reflects on the recent loss of a dear friend and a phrase her father would always say: "I'll try." Through memories of two people who made a lasting impact on her life, Fiona explores the importance of showing up for others, finding joy in ordinary moments and recognising that it's often the smallest gestures that leave the biggest impress
663: Are these five things costing your business?
In this quick tip episode, Fiona Killackey shares five areas of your business that could benefit from a refresh, from unused subscriptions and digital clutter to security, outdated website information and financial housekeeping. With practical suggestions for tackling the things that often get pushed aside, Fiona explains how a little time spent getting organised now can save you money, reduce str
662: What makes a good leader in small business?
In this coaching episode, Fiona Killackey explores one of the most underestimated transitions in business: becoming a leader. Drawing on her own leadership experiences and years of coaching business owners, Fiona shares five important lessons about balancing compassion with professional standards, having difficult conversations and creating a workplace where people feel supported while being held
661: Are you confusing simple with easy?
In this quick tip episode, Fiona Killackey explores the hidden workload behind seemingly straightforward business tasks and why underestimating the time, energy and effort involved can leave us feeling frustrated with ourselves. From creating content and updating websites to pitching for speaking opportunities, Fiona shares a practical way to break down those tasks and plan for what they actually
659: Where is the real community in your small business
In this quick tip episode, Fiona Killackey explores why building genuine connections should be just as intentional as setting revenue targets or creating marketing strategies. Drawing on her own experiences with My Daily Business and Subject Object Market, Fiona shares why community is more than an audience, and why investing in real relationships is becoming increasingly important in an AI-driven
658: Who are you actually comparing yourself to?
In this coaching episode, Fiona Killackey explores the comparison trap and how social media, cultural expectations and other people's achievements can distort our sense of what's normal. Drawing on her experiences working with small business owners and a personal story about friendship and assumptions, Fiona challenges listeners to question the benchmarks they're chasing and get clear on what succ
657: Why did you fall in love with your business?
In this coaching episode, Fiona Killackey explores why profit and purpose don't have to be in conflict, drawing on her experience coaching business owners and researching her book Business to Brand. She shares practical ways to build giving back into your business without compromising its financial sustainability.You'll learn:Why profit and purpose can work together, and why making money doesn't m
655: What's on your Mosquito List? Getting rid of the annoying things on your to-do list
What are those small, annoying tasks that keep buzzing around in the back of your mind? In this quick tip episode, Fiona Killackey introduces the 'mosquito list', a simple way to tackle those little things you've been putting off for weeks, months or even longer. Drawing on some very relatable examples from her own life, Fiona shares how clearing these seemingly insignificant tasks can free up men
654: I never thought I'd be here...
In this more personal coaching episode, Fiona Killackey reflects on two decades with her husband, Jerome, and the surprising parallels between maintaining a long-term relationship and running a sustainable business. Through five lessons drawn from their life together, Fiona explores the importance of staying curious, navigating difficult seasons and remembering why you started in the first place.Y
653: You can always start again - no one is keeping score
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652: Amy Gallagher of Kloke on the power of relationships and staying true to your vision
In this episode, Fiona Killackey chats with Amy Gallagher, co-founder of Melbourne fashion label KLOKE, about building a distinctive brand alongside her husband and business partner, Adam. Amy shares insights from 16 years in business, from opening their first store in Brunswick St, Fitzroy to expanding internationally, and why relationships, quality and staying true to their vision have been cent
651: Why I started my own Subject Object market
In a world where technology and AI make it easier than ever to work, sell and communicate without human interaction, are we losing something important? In this quick tip episode, Fiona Killackey shares why she made a conscious decision to spend more time connecting with people in person, including launching Subject Object Market. She explores why showing up in real life is not just good for the so
650: How to give back without it costing you everything
In this coaching episode, Fiona Killackey explores why profit and purpose don't have to be in conflict, drawing on her experience coaching business owners and researching her book Business to Brand. She shares practical ways to build giving back into your business without compromising its financial sustainability.You'll learn:Why profit and purpose can work together, and why making money doesn't m
649: How to give back without it costing you everything
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.Giving back doesn’t have to mean donating thousands of dollars, giving away hours of your time or waiting until your business has “ma
648: Chris Crouch of Happy Valley
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 premise
647: Confidence is a muscle, not a personality type
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, no
646: You're not lazy, you're carrying too much
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 le
645: What do your best clients or customers have in common?
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 refi
644: Jac Semmler of Super Bloom
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 b
643: Do your clients and customers actually know what you offer?
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In this quick tip episode, Fiona explores one of the most common visibility mistakes b
642: Are you being a villager or just wanting the village?
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 busi
641: Why we're losing this business skill
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What if the key to getting unstuck isn't working harder, but getting more curious?
In
640: Are these things quietly holding you back?
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What are you still carrying in your business simply because you've become used to it?
639: Are you the bottleneck in your business? Do this.
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What would happen to your business if you were completely unavailable for 10 days?
In
638: Anna Gowers of Art Matters
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 brandWhy you
637: 7 things I wish I knew before starting a business
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In this Quick Tip episode, Fiona reflects on more than a decade in business and shares
636: Why being busy isn't being successful
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
635: When did you stop thinking big?
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
Pract
634: Jess Racklyeft of Jesses Mess on finding your true self
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 o
633: The most important AI skill isn't prompting
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632: What do we lose if everything is easy?
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631: What if friction isn't the problem?
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 thi
630: Being OK with the season you're in
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Sometimes the most successful thing you can do is stop expecting yourself to do it all
629: When your friends aren't your biggest fans
Friends and business can be a tricky mix, especially when you're putting yourself out there and the people closest to you seem silent. In this Quick Tip episode, Fiona explores why friends don't always engage with your content, why that doesn't automatically mean they're unsupportive, and the stories we can create when we're looking for validation online. She shares three practical ways to navigat
628: Nich Burch of Burch + Co on what to consider legally right now
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Fiona Killackey sits down with lawyer and Burch & Co founder Nich Burch to talk about
627: : Why feeling flat in business doesn’t mean you're off track
Feeling a bit flat in your business? You're not alone. In this Quick Tip episode, Fiona explores why losing motivation doesn't mean you're failing, and how to tell the difference between a temporary slump and a genuine sign that something needs to change.
You'll learn:
Why periods of low motivation are a normal part of running a business, not a sign that you're on the wrong path.
How to use you
626: What are you actually doing for yourself?
As small business owners, we're often brilliant at supporting our staff, clients, customers and families. But how often do we extend that same care, encouragement and investment to ourselves?
In this coaching episode, Fiona explores why so many business owners put themselves last, the impact that has on their wellbeing and business, and some practical ways to start changing it
You'll learn:
Why
625: Are You Building a Business… or a Backdrop?
Most business owners aren't making bad decisions. They're making decisions that look like success.
In this quick tip episode, Fiona explores the subtle ways social media can influence everything from hiring and photography to sales, studio spaces and spending. If you've ever wondered whether you're building a business or simply building content, this episode is for you.
You'll learn:
How to tel
624: Catie Gett of The Staple Store on redefining your impact
Author, naturopath and business woman, Catie Gett built The Staple Store from a tiny whole food shop into a deeply loved Melbourne community hub and online education platform. In this episode, she shares what it took to close the doors, rebuild her work, write a meaningful and impact-driven cookbook (available here) and create a mission around making healthy food more accessible for a now global
623: An AI tip no one is talking about
In this quick tip episode, Fiona shares why your AI prompts, conversations and business context are valuable assets, and why you should not leave them trapped inside one platform. She explains how to export your AI data, store it safely and reduce your dependence on any single tool.
Your AI Prompts Are Business Assets. Here’s How to Protect Them
You’ll learn:
How to export your AI data from tool
622: The real cost of undercharging
Your expertise is not a freebie and neither is the long-term cost of undercharging. In this coaching episode, Fiona explores the hidden financial, emotional and strategic impact of pricing yourself too low and why so many small business owners stay stuck there.
From pricing psychology to resentment, visibility and positioning, this episode is a powerful reminder that pricing is not just about mone
621: Your expertise is not a freebie
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/c
Episode 620: Dhiren Das on Circular Design, Better Cities, Sustainability + the Future of AI
What does “good design” actually mean beyond aesthetics? In this thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation, Fiona chats with strategic designer and founder of Relative Systems, Dhiren Das, about circularity, sustainable systems, urban design, AI, and why the future of business requires deeper thinking around people, place, and impact.
You’ll learn:
What strategic design thinking actually means in
Episode 619: My psychologist brother told me to do this
You’ll learn:
Why doing something that feels “impossible” can unlock momentum in your business
How to identify the one thing you’re holding yourself back from
A simple mindset shift to move from “I can’t” to actually trying
Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com
Connect with My Daily Business:
Instagram: @my
Episode 618: Sally Branson on crisis management right now
You’ll learn:
The difference between a “slow burn” crisis and an overnight crisis
What to do if your business gets criticised online
How to communicate price increases without damaging trust
Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com
Connect with The Sally Branson Consulting Group:
Instagram: @thesbcgroup
Linke
Episode 617: Why envy might actually be helping your business
You’ll learn:
The real difference between envy and jealousy (and why it matters)
How to use envy as a signal for what you actually want
A simple way to turn comparison into action instead of self-doubt
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
Episode 616: Monique Milenkovic of The Cupcake Queens on Celebration and Inspiration
You’ll learn:
Why resourcefulness matters more than having everything figured out
How to grow a team and step out of doing everything yourself
What building a business really looks like behind the scenes
Need help with your own business strategy or visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com
Connect with The Cupcake Queens:
Instagram: @thecupcakequeens
Monique's
Episode 615: Why Emma Grede’s book challenged me more than I expected
You’ll learn:
Why feeling triggered by someone you admire can point to your core values
How to use your values as a filter for decisions and direction
The powerful question to ask yourself beyond your business or title
Need help with your own business strategy or visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com
Connect with My Daily Business:
Instagram: @mydailybusine
Episode 614:The Freezer Trick That’s Saving Me Time, Money and Stress
You’ll learn:
How small, overdue investments can create massive shifts in your business and life
Why you already know what your “game-changing” move is and what’s stopping you
How to identify and take the first step toward the thing that will make everything easier
Need help with your own business strategy or visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com
Connect with
Episode 613: Struggling to Find Time? Try This
You’ll learn:
Why time blocking isn’t just about productivity, but reducing mental load
How to structure your week so work doesn’t take over everything
A simple way to start time blocking without overcomplicating it
Need help with your own business strategy or visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com
Connect with My Daily Business:
Instagram: @mydailybusines
Episode 612: The Right Now Series: Retail with Shelley Panton
You’ll learn:
Why “intentional spending” matters more than ever
What small business owners are really dealing with behind the scenes
Practical ways to cope, adapt and keep showing up
Need help with your own business strategy or visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com
Connect with The Panton Store:
Instagram: @thepantonstore
Online Store: The Panton Store
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Episode 611: The weekly habit that changed everything
You’ll learn:
How simple weekly rhythms can replace overwhelm and inconsistency
Why systems don’t need to be complicated to be effective
Practical ways to create your own “Watering Wednesdays” in business
Need help with your own business strategy or visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com
Connect with My Daily Business:
Instagram: @mydailybusiness_
TikTok: @
Episode 610: Is it really your content or something else?
You’ll learn:
Why “your content isn’t working” is often the wrong diagnosis
The difference between helpful content frameworks and copying someone else’s strategy
How to create content that actually feels like you and connects with your audience
Need help with your own business strategy or visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com
Connect with My Daily Business:
Episode 609: Stuck, overwhelmed or avoiding everything? Try this
You’ll learn:
How to reset when you feel stuck or overwhelmed
Why focusing on small actions (not big goals) actually works
Three simple areas to focus on: health, business and connection
Easy ways to rebuild momentum in your business and life
Need help with your own business strategy or visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com
Connect with My Daily Business:
Episode 608: You can want a life and business success
You’ll learn:
why knowing your numbers creates more freedom, not more pressure
how boundaries and systems can help your business support your life
why defining success for yourself matters so much
Need help with your own business strategy or visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com
Connect with My Daily Business:
Instagram: @mydailybusiness_
TikTok: @mydail
Episode 607: Stop waiting until you feel confident
Need help with your own business strategy or 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
Episode 606: Chris Greentree of Kenyak Chocolates on following your curiosity in business
Need help with AI in your business? Join our AI monthly chat for small business owners or get in touch to discuss how Fiona can consult to your business on AI and efficiencies (via email hello@mydailybusiness.com)
Connect with Kenyak Chocolates
Instagram: @kenyak.australia
Website: kenyak.com.au
Wholesale Enq kenyak.com.au/wholesale
Connect with My Daily Business:
Instagram: @mydailybusine
Episode 605: Why is everyone leaving ChatGPT and should you?
Need help with AI in your business? Join our AI monthly chat for small business owners or get in touch to discuss how Fiona can consult to your business on AI and efficiencies (via email hello@mydailybusiness.com)
Connect with My Daily Business:
Instagram: @mydailybusiness_
TikTok: @mydailybusiness
Email: hello@mydailybusiness.com
Website: mydailybusiness.com
Resources mentioned:
AI Monthl
Episode 604: When Everything Feels Urgent: How to Think More Strategically in Your Business
Need help with your own business strategy? Get in touch: hello@mydailybusiness.com
If everything feels urgent in your business, you’re likely missing one critical thing: strategy.
In this episode, Fiona explains why being busy isn’t the same as being strategic, and how to stop reacting to everything and start prioritising what actually moves the needle. You’ll learn the difference between strateg
Episode 603: How to Prioritise in Business When Everything Feels Important
Creative small business owners rarely struggle with ideas. The real challenge is deciding what actually matters right now. In this quick tip, Fiona Killackey shares three practical ways to prioritise your work when everything on your list feels urgent.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to use the Eisenhower Matrix to separate urgent tasks from truly important work
A simple long-term question t
Episode 602: Lucienne Van Sebille of mon house
Mon House founder Lucienne Van Sebille joins Fiona to share how a love of vintage furniture, sustainability and thoughtful design turned into a thriving online gallery and creative business.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How Lucienne built Mon House by sourcing vintage furniture and objects she genuinely loves and photographing them in her own home
The behind-the-scenes reality of running a cr
Episode 601: Feeling flat about your business? This can help.
In this Quick Tip episode, Fiona talks about the power of giving back and why volunteering can shift your perspective as a small business owner.
With the Altru Charity Festival happening in Melbourne this weekend, Fiona shares why contribution matters, how small businesses can support causes they care about, and why generosity often creates unexpected inspiration in your own work.
Volunteer this S
Episode 600: Fiona Killackey interviewed by Sarah Sherry for the 600th podcast episode
To celebrate 600 episodes of the My Daily Business Podcast, Fiona Killackey sits down with Sarah Sherry (co-founder of Clothing The Gaps) for a candid conversation about the realities of building a sustainable small business over a decade. From leaving a corporate marketing role to navigating grief, motherhood and entrepreneurship, Fiona shares the lessons that shaped both her business and her lif
Episode 599: What season are you really in in your small business
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Business consultant, coach and founder of My Daily Business, Fiona Killackey, explores how understanding the season of business you’re truly in can transform your strategy, reduce comparison and bring clarity to your next move.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How to identify whether you’re in a growth, maintenance, transition or consolidation season
• W
Episode 598: Maleik Njoroge of All Tribes Are Beautiful
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Creative technologist and All Tribes Are Beautiful founder Maleik Njoroge joins Fiona to explore the intersection of chess, fashion, community and creativity and how standing out starts with self-expression.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How Malik built a global creative brand from a dream — including the world’s first handcrafted Chess dhurrie
• Why
Episode 597: What is indecision costing you?
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In this episode, Fiona explores the hidden cost of indecision in business and why waiting for the “perfect time” may be quietly holding you back.
From sitting on ideas for years to overthinking launches, newsletters or new offers, Fiona shares why momentum matters more than perfection and how small action builds clarity, confidence and trust.
You’ll learn
Episode 596: Showing up is not showing off
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Episode 595: Are we actually making time for creativity?
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Episode 594: Shelley Panton on The Panton Store: Trusting yourself and moving to the country
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Episode 593: Regret minimisation for better business decisions
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Episode 592: What 10 years in business really teaches you
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Episode 591: Tip:How to stay adaptable, not reactive in business
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Episode 590: Davina Adamson of Black Finch Jewellery on finding joy in your creative connection
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In this episode, Fiona talks to Davina Adamson, Creative Director of Black Finch Jewellery. Davina shares her journey from visual arts to opening her first designer retail store at age 20, creating her own line then closing that business and moving into work with her partner, master jeweller, Raymond de Zwart at Black Finch jewellery.
You'll learn:
Ho
Episode 589: How sticky is your brand and why is it essential in 2026?
⭐️⭐️ Join the Waitlist for Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ In this episode, Fiona explores what it really means to build a “sticky” brand.Moving beyond sales and follower counts, Fiona looks at why some brands keep people coming back while others feel purely transactional. This episode is a practical reset for anyone who feels like customers only show up during promotions and then disappear.You’ll
Episode 588: The death of the influencer and what replaces it for your small business
⭐️⭐️ Join the Waitlist for Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ In this episode, Fiona unpacks the idea of the “death of the influencer” and what it really means for brands, creatives, and small businesses navigating marketing in a noisy, trust-scarce world.Rather than chasing reach or hype, Fiona explores the shift toward people of influence, long-term relationships, and values-led visibility — and ho
Episode 587: Is this the death of the influencer?
⭐️⭐️ Join the Waitlist for Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ In this episode, Fiona discusses what the 'death' of the influencer really means and dissects the differences between an influencer, content creator and person of influence. If you have ever considered collaborating with an influencer for your creative small business, this is definitely one to listen to!Sign the Not a Date to Celebrate pet
Episode 586: Resilience and starting again with Mukti of Mukti Organics
⭐️⭐️ Join the Waitlist for Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ In this episode, Fiona talks to Mukti, founder of Mukti Organics, about building a values-led business over more than 25 years — and what it really takes to stay true to your vision through growth, setbacks, and change.Starting her business from her laundry and market stalls, Mukti shares the realities of bootstrapping, resilience, and reb
Episode 585: What teenagers can teach us about business
⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness ⭐️⭐️In this quick tip episode, Fiona reflects on becoming the parent of a teenager and the surprising parallels between adolescence and building a business.Teenage years are often framed as difficult or disruptive, but they’re also a time of growth, identity formation, and learning to trust yourself. And as i
Episode 584: Why depth beats noise in content marketing in 2026
⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness ⭐️⭐️In this coaching episode, Fiona explores why long-form, thoughtful content is becoming one of the most powerful marketing tools in an increasingly noisy, short-form world.As attention spans feel fractured and many people step back from constant scrolling, brands that invest in depth, clarity, and trust ar
