In this episode, I’m talking about business finances — gently. I share the simple routines I use to stay on top of my numbers, and some honest thoughts on money, confidence, and fear — especially as women in business.

This isn’t about big income milestones or complicated systems. It’s about small, manageable habits that help make business finances feel a little less scary, and a lot more doable.

Key takeaways from this episode

1. Why I’m aiming to file my tax return in April this year — and what that shift has taught me
2. The simple tools and routines I use to track my finances month by month
3. Why consistency matters more than having a “perfect” system
4. How separating business and personal finances makes everything easier
5. Thoughts on money, confidence, and navigating financial fear as a woman in business

If business finances feel overwhelming, intimidating, or easy to avoid, this episode is a reminder that you don’t need to love the numbers — you just need a way to look at them calmly and confidently.

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 reflect on the first ten episodes of Seasons in Business and share what I’ve learned about starting and growing a podcast. From early worries and technical challenges to small wins and steady growth, I talk about the lessons that have surprised me and why it’s worth starting even if you don’t have everything figured out.

Key takeaways from this episode

1. Fewer than 10% of podcasts make it to 10 episodes — and why that’s worth celebrating
2. How a simple setup and an idea are enough to get started
3. The challenges of consistency, scheduling, and invisible work
4. Why slow, steady growth can feel deeply rewarding
5. A reminder that you don’t need everything figured out to begin

If you’ve been thinking about starting a podcast — or any creative project — this episode is an encouragement to begin where you are, with what you have.

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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January often comes with pressure to set big business goals, start new routines, and feel motivated — but for many of us, the deepest, coldest part of the year is better suited to rest and gentle beginnings. In this episode, I share why I don’t set business goals in January, and how I approach the start of the year more slowly — noticing what’s unfinished from last year, reflecting on how I want the year to feel, and how choosing a word to guide me can be surprisingly powerful.

Key takeaways from this episode

1. Why January can be the hardest month to set goals — and why that’s perfectly normal
2. How to embrace observation over action in the darkest part of the year
3. A gentler way to start the year: tying up loose ends and noticing what’s stirring
4. Why choosing a single word for the year can be more supportive than a list of goals
5. Practical prompts for reflection and beginning the year at your own pace

Links and resources mentioned in this episode

1. Download your Winter Planning Guide — for reflection prompts, seasonal inspiration, and gentle ideas to tend to your energy through the quietest part of the year.

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).

Remember to subscribe so you never miss future episodes. And if you’re enjoying the show, please leave a 5* rating and review.

Connect with Sarah

Website sarahandmaude.com

Instagram @sarahandmaude

Threads @sarahandmaude

Join my email community for seasonal business insights