The Embodied Business podcast is a space to explore what it means to build
a regenerative and creative business that is aligned with your values.
Hi, I’m Yarrow.
For the past six years I’ve helped hundreds of small business owners start and build beautiful small businesses that are meaningful and fun to work in. The Embodied Business podcast is a free resource that I hope will help you on your journey. I’m sharing a mix of solo episodes with reflections and how to guides as well as deep dive interviews with entrepreneurs who found exciting ways to do things differently.
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#70 Demystifying conversion rates
Hey friends, in this episode I am sharing about conversion rates - what they are, why they matter and how we might rethink them in a way that isn't extractive or manipulative. Thinking about conversion rates can really help you find the right business model, create a...
#69 Creatively moving through discomfort in business with Laura Holway
Hey everyone, welcome to November! I don't know how this happened, but we are nearing the end of the year. All I want is to listen to wonderful conversations like this one with Laura Holway. I want to hear stories of resilience and adaptation from other creative...
#67 Back to school sale: 30% off everything I do
Hey friends, this is a short & sweet episode to tell you more about the back to school sale I'm running till September 21st. Everything I do, including my web design packages, mentoring & all my courses is 30% off. I'm doing this for two reasons: Firstly after...
#66 There are infinite ways to run a business
Hey friends, the human experience is a lot to take in these days, isn't it? In this episode I am talking about dropping the ball and moving through perceived failure, staying true to yourself, remembering that there are infinite ways to run a business and asking the...
#65 FAQs for the Embodied Business Community
Hey everyone, happy Monday! It's rainy here and I've recorded this with two slightly damp dogs curled up against me :/ Through wet & dry times I guess. Anyway, I've recorded this solo episode to answer frequently asked questions on the Embodied Business Community,...
#64 Living without social media or a smartphone
Hey friends, I've been living without social media and a smartphone for a while now and it's something that does seem to raise questions for people. Recently I dug my old iPhone back out because I wanted to share pictures of my garden and my cast post-surgery and it...
#63 Getting to know yourself as you grow your business with Hannah of A Handpicked Life
Hi everyone, I'm sending a really lovely interview your way today! It's always nice to listen to fellow small business owners and feel less alone with the questions and challenges the pandemic has brought up for us. Hannah was a wonderful guest and shared generously...
#62 5 tips to help you stay motivated & create supportive structures in your business
Hi everyone! Summer is upon us - often a time out of time spent in another pace & dream state. I reallyyy hope you get to just rest, read and reflect lots *and* I love talking about tools for authentic motivation (as opposed to fear driven frantic doing). This...
#61 What kinds of topics work for evergreen classes?
Hey everyone, I'm just coming out of a class on creating evergreen classes in the Embodied Business Community and wanted to expand on a really great question that came up - what kinds of topics can actually work as evergreen classes? I know for myself that sometimes I...
#60 How to create and launch a small evergreen product
Hey friends, I'm sending you a sweet combination of how to guide and pep talk all about small evergreen products. I promise they are super fun and might be a much easier summer project than a full blown course. Here is what I shared: Why small evergreen classes are...
#59 When is it time to give up on a business?
Hey loves, can you believe it is May now? I'm being reminded to follow my own rhythms and seasons every day at the moment! Part of that is making space for contractions and grief when it's needed, which can sometimes include asking if it's time to give up on a...
#58 Feminism, business joy & leaving social media with Amelia Hruby
Hey friends, I have two wonderful pieces of news today: The Embodied Business Community is open for enrolment with one 50% scholarship left and two fair payment plans to choose from, you can learn more & sign up here:...
#57 The Embodied Business Community is open + a Web Design Adventure is happening!
Hey everyone, this is just a short & sweet episode to give you more information about the Embodied Business Community, which is now open for enrolment. I've been able to completely update and caption our course and there are a few more new features I have shared...
#56 Why your undivided attention is so precious
Hey everyone, I've felt like recording some thoughts on why our undivided attention matters so much in building a small business. I've had more time to think than I've had for a while in March and I realised that I really want to give myself more spaciousness in my...
#55 How to prepare for a web design project
Hey everyone, I've had some time to think about my work as a web designer this month, about my approach, my portfolio and about how things have changed over the years. Taking stock was wonderful and it has shown me how I still really love working with people at the...
#54 Why we really have to let go of perfectionism & the need to please everyone
Hey friend, are you trying to create something that everyone will love? Are you hesitating to make and launch your thing because it might not be perfect? Then I really hope this episode is the kick in the butt you need. Here is what I've shared about: What I found out...
#53 How to build more resilience into your business
Hey everyone, thanks for your patience on my next episode! As you might have heard I have broken my leg on new year's eve, so this year so far has been a great lesson in taking it slow and really thinking about the foundations of my business and how they stabilise me....
#52 Business Dreams for 2021 & the Embodied Business Community is open
Hey dreamers, happy new year! This is a short and sweet solo episodes with some updates on business dreams for 2021. I shared: That I broke my leg and will be in a cast for 4-6 months What this means for my business, what I am hoping to learn and how it's changed the...
#51 How to shift the ways in which you relate to numbers in your business
Hey friends, I am coming your way with a little solo episode about shifting the way we relate to numbers in our businesses. This time of the year is usually so much about planning - income goals for next year, reflections on this year, thinking about where we're at...
#50 Joyful business pivoting with Gina Wisotzky
Hey everyone, we got to episode 50, woo! Thank you so much for all your support and cheering on. I really fucking love this project and I could not be happier to share my interview with the wonderful Gina Wisotzky to mark the occasion. Listening back just now my heart...