In this episode, I'm exploring the idea of growth in business — and questioning whether getting bigger is always the goal.

From defining success on your own terms, to staying small by choice, this is a gentle reflection on growth, comparison, and building a business that supports the life you actually want to live.

Key takeaways from this episode

• Why success and growth are closely connected, but not the same thing
• How to define growth in a way that actually supports your life and work
• Why staying small can be a strength, not a limitation

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In this episode, I’m reflecting on social media fatigue, online overwhelm, and why I’ve started rethinking my relationship with the constant connection we find at our fingertips.

From analogue nostalgia and creative pressure, to evergreen content and real-life community, this is an honest conversation about trying to build a slower, more sustainable way of living and working online.

Key takeaways from this episode

• Why social media can start to feel more performative than creative
• Small changes I’m making to create healthier boundaries around technology and social media
• Why I’m focusing more on evergreen content, SEO, Pinterest, and real-life connection

Thanks for listening today, I hope you enjoyed this episode! I’d love to hear your thoughts, so come and say hello on Instagram or Threads (@sarahandmaude).

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In this episode, I'm getting vulnerable about the ideas I've been holding back on — and how fear has been quietly getting in the way.

If you've been hesitating on something you really want to do, this episode is a gentle reminder that you don't need all the answers before you begin.

Key takeaways from this episode

• How to recognise when fear is disguising itself as something else
• The shift from asking "am I ready?" to "can I just try?"
• Making space to work on ideas without the pressure of having it all figured out

Thanks for listening today, I hope you enjoyed this episode! I’d love to hear your thoughts, so come and say hello on Instagram or Threads (@sarahandmaude).

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Website sarahandmaude.com

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