For my very first guest on Seasons in Business, I’m starting close to home! My husband, Andrew, has been beside me through every season of Sarah and Maude — from giving me the nudge I needed to rediscover letterpress to supporting me through redundancy, self-employment and almost 15 years of building a creative business.

We talk about confidence, creative fulfilment, the unseen work behind a small business and the importance of noticing how far you’ve come. You’ll also discover the business word Andrew never wants to hear again, what he really means when he describes my work as “fine”, and what he would change if he were my boss for the day.

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I'm back behind the microphone after a summer break, and feeling ready for a catch-up! So I'm looking back at the last few months, sharing a little of what I've been up to, and celebrating the first birthday of Seasons in Business.

September can be a funny old month, with that familiar back-to-school feeling arriving just as Christmas starts creeping closer. With Mabon, the autumn equinox, just behind us, I'm sharing three reflection questions to help you check in with your energy, think about what matters most, and find a pace that works for you as we head into autumn.

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Download your free Autumn Planning Guide: https://www.sarahandmaude.com/seasonal-planning

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Stay in touch:

I'd love to hear your thoughts! Find me on Instagram @seasonsinbusiness or email podcast@sarahandmaude.com.

Join my monthly Notes from the Studio newsletter for seasonal thoughts on creativity, business and life behind the scenes:

https://sarahandmaude.myflodesk.com/business-life

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In this episode, I'm taking a pause at midsummer to share some gentle prompts for reflection.

As we move into the second half of the year, this is an invitation to look back on the last few months, check in with where you are right now, and think about what you want your summer to look like.

Key takeaways:

• Why the summer solstice can be a helpful time to pause and reflect
• Gentle prompts for looking back on the last few months without judgement
• What you might be ready to let go of — and what feels worth carrying forward

Mentioned in this episode:

Download your Summer Planning Guide — For more reflection prompts and gentle ideas to help you move through the summer season with intention. https://www.sarahandmaude.com/seasonal-planning

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Stay in touch:

I'd love to hear your thoughts! Find me on Instagram @seasonsinbusiness or email podcast@sarahandmaude.com.

Join my monthly Notes from the Studio newsletter for seasonal thoughts on creativity, business and life behind the scenes:

https://sarahandmaude.myflodesk.com/business-life

Enjoying the show? Following, leaving a rating or review, or sharing an episode with a friend all help more people discover it.

This episode was written, recorded and produced by Sarah Phelps.