Podcasts by The One Girl Band Podcast
*Blogosphere's Podcast of the Year 2019*
The One Girl Band Podcast is a podcast for female entrepreneurs and creatives who work for and by themselves, hosted by Lola Hoad. Filled with real, truthful insights into running a small creative business, the OGB podcast is intended to empower, support and connect. They're little pep talks from someone who has been in the same boat as you. The episodes vary between showcasing women in business who have been exactly where you are now, and 10-20 minute episodes that are filled with purposeful and practical advice. Lola Hoad is a creative coach and writer, as well as the founder of One Girl Band and is based in Glasgow, UK.
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Episode 10 - Community Over Competition: Surround Yourself with People Who Get it from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This episode is all about community over competition- it's the notion that our businesses, and our general lives, are better when we work together, rather than against each other. Surrounding yours...
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070- Kerry Lyons, Business Design Coach from 2020-03-06T09:19:14
This week's guest on the #ogbpodcast is the superb @kerrylyonsco. She's a business design coach who helps people make their daydream their
day-job and create the business they were made for. We...
069 - Bee Davies, Illustrator and Wedding Creative from 2020-02-28T05:01:10
“Take a fucking breath, have a snack and then revisit”
This week, we've got Bee Davies @beedaviesillustration on the show. We talk about:
- Breaking out of the mold that art schoo...
068 - You Don't Have to Share It All (+ a quick hello) from 2020-02-14T06:00:20
Ello. It's been a little while. In this solo episode, Lola talks about:
- A thank you for your patience and understanding
- Submit your questions for our new Dear OGB column
- Why it's ...
067- When You Keep Attracting The Wrong Clients from 2019-11-01T05:00:22
Always a well sought after topic! How we can stop attracting the wrong clients/customers and start communicating to our ideal ones.
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066 - All The Eggs In The Instagram Basket from 2019-10-18T05:00:42
Feel like you've got all of your eggs in the Instagram basket? Listen to this short and sweet solo episode.
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065- Libby Walker, Illustrator and Maker from 2019-10-04T05:00:24
This week, we've got the wonderful Libby Walker on the show. An illustrator and maker based in Glasgow, Libby has her studio shop on Pollokshaws Road where we recorded our chat (with extra bonus vi...
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064 - It's Ok To Hate Self-Employment (Sometimes) from 2019-09-27T06:00:26
We're back for a new season with a new jingle (pretty chilled, eh?) and our new sponsor, Anywheres.co- a monthly subscription box for freelancers and remote workers. (listen to get the code for 10%...
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063 - No-one Has Their Shit Together from 2019-05-28T06:00:07
A quick solo episode about how no-one has their shit together and how you're already 'enough'.
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062 - Emma Low, Founder of Pot Yer Tits Away Luv from 2019-05-14T06:00:09
This week we’ve got Emma Low, the wonder behind @potyertitsawayluv on the show. Ran single-handedly in Leeds, PYTAL began life as a happy accident with what was meant to be a one-off Christmas pres...
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061 - Laxmi Hussain, Artist and Illustrator from 2019-04-23T06:00:04
This week, we’ve got Laxmi Hussain on the show. She’s an incredibly talented artist and illustrator who paints and draws in mainly blue ink and focuses on the female form, expressing what is beauti...
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060 - This (mini) Episode Is For You from 2019-04-09T06:00:02
For the You that is finding this business lark tricky at the moment, plus an update on all things One Girl Band.
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059 - Jazmin Lee, Founder of Plus Equals from 2019-04-02T06:00:02
This week, we’ve got Jazmin from @plusequals on the OGB podcast. Plus Equals is a plus-size gender-neutral brand catering for sizes 14-42. Founded out of the frustration of fierce fashion for fatte...
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058 - Cultivating Courage in Your Business and Life (mini ep) from 2019-03-26T07:00:19
When do we lose that bravery and love for adventures we had as kids? How can we bring that courage back into our lives to grow our mindset and in turn, our businesses? In this mini ep, Lola asks ho...
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057 - Georgie and Dörte from Social Pow Wow on Pinterest and it's Power from 2019-03-19T07:00:19
This week, we have Georgie and Dorte from Social Pow Wow on the show. Helping independent and creative businesses with their marketing, website optimisation and specifically, Pinterest (which was w...
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056- Jes Bailey from Crowdfund 360 from 2019-03-05T07:00:13
This week, we have Jes Bailey on the show- Jes is a crowdfunding specialist and the founder of Crowdfund 360. Her aim is to not only help entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurs raise money for the ...
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055- Sofaya Hussein, Make Up Artist and Founder of HeadBlush/Headblush Glitta from 2019-02-19T07:00:05
Introducing our Patreon page! Sign up to be an OGB cheerleader here: patreon.com/onegirlband
This week, we've got Sofaya from Headblush/Headblush Glitta on the show. From teaching herself ...
054- Getting Clear on Your Brand Values from 2019-02-12T11:48:54
This week's episode is a long'un but (hopefully) a good'un; it's essentially my Band Values workshop that I do for small businesses, brands and corporate clients in podcast form. If you're not sure...
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053 - Getting Through The 'Winter Meh's' from 2019-02-05T06:00:05
In today's episode, Lola gives some tips for getting through January and February (i.e. the 'winter meh's'.) as well as why you're already good enough, right here, right now. Plus, a little life up...
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052 - Break The Rules (mini ep) from 2018-12-04T07:00:04
In this mini episode, Lola talks about ~professionalism~ and why it's time to start breaking the rules.
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051 - Sapphire Bates, Founder of Coven Girl Gang, Ex-Florist // Growing and Changing Direction from 2018-11-13T07:00:08
This week, we've got Sapphire Bates on the show. As a florist (The Flower Arranger) and the founder of The Coven, a tech support platform for female entrepreneurs and business owners, we talk about...
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050 - 50th Episode Q+A from 2018-11-06T07:00:08
To acknowledge our 50th(!!) episode, Lola sits down and answers some of your questions on ideas, inner critics and guilt from stepping back.
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049 - Helen Ruff, Founder of Margot's Wedding Magazine // Starting Again from 2018-10-16T06:00:09
This week, we have Helen Ruff on the show, She runs a wedding magazine/blog called Margot’s Wedding that started in 2009 and until recently was called Doily Days. In today’s episode, we talk about ...
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048- Mental Health and Running Your Own Business from 2018-10-10T07:55:07
This week, we're looking at what it’s truly like to be self-employed when you’re in a bad patch with your mental health, what you can do to help alleviate the pressure and how others who aren’t suf...
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047 - Holly Booth, Product Photographer and Stylist // Creating a Niche from 2018-09-25T06:00:09
This week, we have Holly Booth is a product photographer and stylist, based in Derbyshire. Since starting her business in 2010, she specialises in working with small businesses, designers, crafters...
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046 - Figuring Out Your Version of Success from 2018-09-18T07:00:06
This week, we're looking at your version of success and how to define it to help with your motivation, goal-setting and general mood. You can find out more about getting clear on what you want via ...
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045 - Leona Thrift-ola, Founder of Indie Rollercoaster & Lucky Dip Club // 15 Years in Business from 2018-09-11T08:59:57
045 - Leona Thrift-ola, Founder of Indie Rollercoaster & Lucky Dip Club // 15 Years in Business by Lola Hoad
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044- we were on a (summer) break + getting back up after tricky life situations from 2018-09-04T07:00:26
Ello! We're back after our summer break. Today's solo episode is all about getting back up after tricky life situations such as burn out and 'failure'. This is the first of a series on mental healt...
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043 - Kayte Ferris, Slow Marketer // Slow Marketing 101 from 2018-07-03T13:11:25
This week, we have Kayte Ferris from @simpleandseason. This is an episode you’re going to want to listen to if you want to dive into the world of slow marketing (we’re both incredibly passionate ab...
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042- 4 Reminders all One Girl Band's Need to Hear from 2018-06-21T07:00:04
This week's solo episode is a quick one designed to give you a quick pep talk for those moments when it feels like you haven't come very far, with 4 reminders all OGB's need to hear from time to time.
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041 - Burnout, Routine, Guilt and the Busy Doesn't Equal Success Course from 2018-06-12T07:00:05
With the launch of our first online course this week, we're talking about burnout, the importance of routine and why we need to quir letting guilt stop us from looking after ourselves. Sign up the ...
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040 - Kristabel Plummer, Fashion/Lifestyle/Travel Blogger // Carving Your Blogging Career from 2018-06-05T07:12:33
I'm honoured to have Kristabel Plummer from iwantyoutoknow.co.uk on the show this week. She's a fashion, lifestyle and travel blogger who has been in the game for 9 years and she’s one of our favou...
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039 - 5 Reminders For When Self Doubt Creeps In from 2018-05-29T10:00:07
Self-doubt can stop us from living the life that we want, if we let it. That’s when we need to buck up and remind ourselves that we’re worthy of achieving the life we deserve and desire. In this we...
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038 - Zeena Shah, Print Textile Designer & Author // Prioritising What Makes You Happy from 2018-05-22T07:00:12
This week, we have Zeena Shah with us who is a printed textile designer, author, illustrator and workshop creator based in East London. She’s written two books and has been featured on telly shows ...
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037 - Lou Lou Storey, Style Coach // Dressing For The You of Tomorrow from 2018-05-08T06:53:12
This week, we have Loulou Storey on the show. Loulou is a style coach who works with women to not just look good but to feel incredible too. We talk about:
- Her background from retail assistan...
036 - Cara McDaniel, Tour Manager and Make Up Artist // Navigating Tour Life from 2018-05-03T11:29:49
Surprise, we’ve got a bonus episode this week and it’s a good’un! I chatted with the wonderful Cara McDaniel who has spent the last 15 years touring the world as a Tour Manager, working closely wit...
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035 - Kate Taylor, Coach // Practical Magic and Doing Business on Your Own Terms from 2018-05-01T07:00:16
This week we’ve got the wonderful Kate Taylor on the show. Kate is an empowerment and confidence coach and she’s a bloody good human too. We talk about:
- Kate’s story
- The journey o...
034- Strive For Progress, Not Perfection from 2018-04-24T07:00:14
In this week's solo episode, I talk about why we should be putting two fingers up to perfection and striving for progress instead, plus how we can get over our fear of starting when all we can thin...
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033 - Julia Day, Financial Coach // Accounting For Small Businesses from 2018-04-17T07:00:04
In this week's episode, I'm joined by the wonderful Julia Day, owner of Easy as VAT. Julia is a financial coach who helps female business owners gain the knowledge and confidence they need to manag...
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032 - Reflecting on Q1 from 2018-04-10T07:00
It's ok to change your mind. It's ok to change your direction. As long as you are staying true to what you truly desire, that's all that matters. This week's #ogbpodcast is all about reflecting on ...
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031 - Anna Newton, Lifestyle Blogger // Dialling it Back from 2018-03-27T07:19:47
This week’s episode is with the wonderful Anna Newton, AKA The Anna Edit. A renowned lifestyle blogger focusing on style, interiors, beauty and lots more, Anna is an absolute joy and I know you're ...
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030 - Overcoming Common Creative Fears from 2018-03-20T08:20:53
This week's #ogbpodcast episode is a solo one all about the most common creative fears we face as entrepreneurs and creatives in general and how to overcome them. We look at:
- Acknowledging ou...
029 - Mary Meadows and Natasha Bailie // Navigating Mental Health and Motherhood from 2018-03-13T07:43:17
This week’s episode with Mary Meadows(life coach and NLP Practitioner)and Natasha Bailie (influencer and founder of Mental Mutha) is a raw one, with lots of honesty and transparency around mental h...
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028 - One Year of The OGB Space + What I've Learned from 2018-03-06T17:57:29
This week's episode is a special one! It's released on our 1st anniversary of the OGB Space. I talk about what I've learned in the past 12 months running a coworking space and how those lessons mig...
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027- How To Market Yourself In A Way That Isn't 'Icky' from 2018-02-20T08:08:02
In this solo episode, I talk about how to get used to self-promotion and make it work in a way that's in alignment with your voice, message and values. No icky, car salesman feelings here!
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026- Lucy Sheridan, The Comparison Coach // Overcoming Comparison from 2018-02-06T07:46:49
This week, I talk to comparison coach Lucy Sheridan who offers her words of wisdom on all things like:
Moving from a full-time career to self-employment
Overcoming the bad days
Dealing ...
025- Nadia Meli, International Wedding Photographer // Finding Your Way from 2018-01-30T08:04:16
In this episode, I talk to Nadia Meli (an international wedding and elopement photographer born in Italy, raised in Germany and based in Brighton) who creates stunning imagery and words for her wor...
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024- Belinda Love Lee, Branding + Stationery Designer // Heart over Hustle from 2018-01-23T08:04:23
The @onegirlband_ podcast is back after a break (that was a little longer than expected)!
I’ve decided to introduce a few guests who inspire me daily, and I think they’ll do the same with ...
023- What I've Learned in 2017 from 2017-11-28T08:11:51
The last episode of 2017! A look at some of the lessons I've come face to face with this year, and why it's important to be open about the ups and downs of business. Thank you all so much for your ...
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022 - How To Work From Home When You're Self Employed from 2017-11-21T08:18:12
Working from home sounds like the dream, but it can quickly turn into a productivity sucker. In this week's episode, I talk about how you can work from home as a self motivated, self employed creat...
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021- What To Do When You Feel Stuck from 2017-11-14T07:42:10
Last week, I sent out a Weekly Letter to my newsletter subscribers, saying how I was feeling pretty 'stuck' and in a rut. Lots of you replied saying you were feeling the exact same- so I thought I ...
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020 - Why it's Ok To Do Things Your Way (Mini Episode) from 2017-10-31T07:37:38
In this week's mini episode, I look at why it's ok to do things your own way, in business and in life. I talk about how consuming content consistently might not be great for you, or your business, ...
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019 - How To Fire Your Inner Critic from 2017-10-24T06:40:39
In this week's episode, I look at what our inner critics are and how we can overcome them when it comes to our creative ventures.
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018- Trusting Your Gut from 2017-10-17T07:02:39
In this episode, I talk about why you should listen to, and trust your gut, as well as the art of saying 'no'. Enjoy!
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017 - You Are Worthy of Investing in Yourself (And Your Business) from 2017-10-03T06:55:58
In this episode, I look at the importance of investing in yourself and your business through self-care and the practicalities of running a business.
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016 - Overcoming Impostor Syndrome from 2017-09-26T06:38:31
This episode is about that all-too-familar feeling of Impostor Syndrome- that feeling of being a fraud/a fake in your field. I look at why it exists, as well as ways we can help steer clear of it.
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015- Making The Most of Your Work Week from 2017-09-19T07:00:54
In this episode, I give some tips and tricks that I've found have helped me make the most of my work week; like scheduling around your energy levels and when is best to plan.
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014- What To Do When You Feel You're At a Crossroads in Your Business from 2017-09-12T07:38:35
Do you feel like there's a big universal shift at the moment? Like you're at a crossroads, looking at different directions at which your business could go down but you're not sure which path to tak...
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013 - How to Switch Off (Mini Ep) from 2017-09-05T06:45:23
We all know switching off is integral to avoiding burn out, but how do we ACTUALLY do it? This mini episode explores tips and techniques I use to help switch my brain off.
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012 - Making Friends with Boundaries + Avoiding Burn Out from 2017-08-15T20:15:53
In this episode, I discuss why and how we can make friends with boundaries in order to have a better work/life balance. I also talk about my big burn out episode that made me realise I needed to br...
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011- You Are Right Where You Need To Be from 2017-08-09T08:13:58
In this episode, I explore that feeling of not being where you should be, or not really moving and progressing as much as you thought you would, and that you’re nowhere near living the life that yo...
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Episode 9 - Finding Your Ideal Audience from 2017-07-26T08:28:10
In this episode, I discuss how to find your ideal audience, and what to do once you've found them. Worksheet mentioned is here: https://www.onegirlband.co.uk/themembershub/2017/1/5/finding-your-per...
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Episode 8- What Makes You, You? (Mini Ep) from 2017-07-19T14:15:38
An audio version of one of my Weekly Letters that you can receive if you sign up to the OGB newsletter (head to onegirlband.co.uk and the sign up form will pop up). We look at what it means when pe...
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Episode 7 - Making The Next 6 Months Your Best Yet + Setting Goals That You'll Stick To from 2017-07-14T07:57:05
How to plan and track your goals to make the second half of 2017 your best yet! Plus, a look at my last 6 months on this One Girl Band journey.
Link to blog post mentioned here: https://lo...
Episode 6 - Patience + Finding Your Why from 2017-06-30T07:20:36
In this episode, Lola explores why patience is a huge part of running your own venture, and how important it is to find your 'why'.
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Episode 5 - Following Your Own Path + Getting Out Of That Creative Slump from 2017-06-28T07:10:45
A brief look at why it's ok to follow your own path to your version of success, and how to get out of that creative slump.
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Episode 4 - What To Do When Self Doubt Takes Over from 2017-06-14T07:19:27
This episode looks at what to do when those feelings of self doubt just get too much.
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Episode 3 - The Truth About Competition from 2017-06-05T07:28:29
This episode is on the truth about competition and other comparison challenges we deal with as One Girl Band's.
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Episode 2 - On Working Smarter, Not Harder + Why Busy Doesn't Equal Success from 2017-05-21T07:45:15
In episode 2, we talk about the notion of smarter working, rather than hard working. We discuss how being busy doesn't actually equal success, and a few tips for productive working. Download the so...
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Episode 1 - An Introduction + Why You Aren't Putting Yourself Out There from 2017-05-12T18:34:47
Welcome to the first ever episode of the One Girl Band podcast with Lola Hoad. In this episode, Lola discusses her story, why she started a small business and how she's gotten to where she is now, ...
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