Think PR is only for celebrities, huge brands, or businesses with massive budgets? Nope.

In this remixed “old but gold” episode of The Growth Addicts Podcast, I’m joined by Chartered PR expert and ex-TV reporter Jane Griffin to break down how small business owners can start getting featured in the press without hiring an expensive PR agency.

We’re talking simple DIY PR strategies, how to pitch your story confidently, what journalists are actually looking for, and why your business is probably far more interesting than you think.

If you’ve ever said:
“Who would even care about my story?”
…this episode is for you.

Chartered PR Expert | PR Coach | Ex-TV Reporter

With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Jane helps small business owners take the mystery out of PR and feel confident putting themselves and their business out there.

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Connect with Jane on Instagram: @janegriffinpr

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Not been feeling yourself lately? Tired? Losing the joy in things you used to love? These could be signs of chronic stress aka burnout.

Burnout is a real problem amongst small business owners and we need to talk about it.

Join me (Amanda Hughes) and my guest Lauren Young Psychotherapist at The Burnout Therapist as we talk all things burnout for small business owners.

Lauren knows all too well how burnout can affect small business owners and so today we talk about how to recognise the signs of burnout and importantly, how to avoid burnout in your business.

Lauren can be found on Instagram @the.burnout.therapist

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Something I discuss often with small business owners is time management.

How are you doing it all?

Spoiler, none of us are doing it all, we're doing our best!

In this episode I'm joined by Sarah Stewart, Time Management Coach, who is going to crack the nut of time management right open. Giving up practical tips and advice as to how we can best manage out time as small business owners.

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Have you noticed there are some days and weeks of the months where you're more focused on your business than others?

Some days where content creation comes naturally and some weeks where you'd rather live in a cave for the rest of your life than show up on video but, you can fire out emails like it's an Olympic sport?

That's not a fluke, it's likely your menstrual cycle at work!

I crack this subject wide open in todays old but gold episode with Renae Fieck. Let's get you working alongside your menstrual cycle instead of against it.

Connect with Renae Fieck on Instagram here

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Most small business owners measure social media success by vanity metrics like views but what if you're actually missing the point?

In this episode, I flip the script, revealing why views are a misleading benchmark and how setting your own, purpose-driven standards can transform your social media, business results and mindset.

I dive deep into the mechanics behind Instagram metrics, explaining why views can be inflated and misleading and why they definitely shouldn't determine your worth.

Links mentioned in this episode:
60 min content planning
Weird sh*t post
Easy social media strategy

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Wondering what to post on Instagram Stories… or if they’re even worth your time?

If you’ve been focusing on Reels and grid posts but completely ignoring Stories, this episode is your wake-up call.

I’m breaking down exactly what Instagram Stories are, who actually sees them (hint: they're like an exclusive hotline) and why they’re one of the most powerful tools you have for building trust and making sales on social media.

Simple. Repeatable. And actually works.

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Do you really need thousands of followers to grow a successful business on social media.. or has that idea completely changed?

In this episode, I'm unpacking what your social media follower count actually means in 2026 and why it might not be the trust signal it once was.

If you’ve ever felt imposter syndrome because your follower count isn’t where you think it “should” be… this will take the pressure right off.

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Kids are sick, you’re run down, your brain’s not braining… but your business still needs to show up?

If you’ve ever stared at your social apps on your phone thinking “I just can’t today” this episode is for you. Maybe you're a busy mum (Heyyyy!) and on days like this you just haven't a clue what to post on Instagram.

I’m sharing simple, realistic content ideas you can use to still be consistent on social media like Instagram, Facebook etc on those low energy days. They don’t require loads of creativity, time, or effort… but still keep your business visible on social media and moving forward.

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• Exclusive Discounts: Exclusive discounts on Amanda’s favourite small business tools & services → See discounts