Struggling to grow your creative business because you’re stretched across too many social media platforms? You’re not alone - and you’re not doing anything wrong. You’re just trying to do too much!
If you're feeling overwhelmed by trying to be on Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, YouTube, and manage your email list (and maybe even a blog), this episode of Flourish: The Creative Business Podcast is exactly what you need.
In today’s conversation, I break down the myth that you need to be everywhere online to be successful - and share a smarter, more sustainable approach to marketing as a creative entrepreneur.
Whether you’re a product-based artist, a service-based creative, or a digital product seller, this episode will help you work out which platforms actually matter for your business - and how to let the rest go without guilt.
Who This Episode is For:
Why You Don’t Need to Be on Every Platform
There’s a lot of pressure in the online business space to show up everywhere. But trying to be omnipresent is a fast-track to burnout - not business growth.
You’ll learn why being strategic (not scattered) is the key to long-term visibility, sustainable growth, and content that actually converts.
We cover:
How to Choose Platforms That Actually Support Your Business Goals
Not all platforms are created equal - and they’re not all necessary for your growth. Instead of chasing every trend, I walk you through how to align your platform choices with your:
✅ Business model (products, services, or digital offers)
✅ Customer journey (discovery, trust, and conversion)
✅ Energy and content creation style (video, writing, visuals)
I’ll help you determine if you’re wasting time on the wrong channels, and how to refocus on the right ones.
Marketing That Moves the Needle: How to Audit What’s Working
Before you double down on any platform, it’s time for a reality check.
I’ll walk you through how to:
This kind of honest marketing audit is essential for creative business owners who want to grow intentionally - not just stay busy.
A 5-Question Framework to Simplify Your Marketing
To wrap it all up, you’ll get a simple decision-making tool to help you choose which platforms to focus on next.
Use this framework to:
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Feeling like you're stuck in constant hustle mode without real momentum? You’re showing up, posting content, working on your shop - but something still feels… off. If you’re overwhelmed, reactive, and unsure why growth feels so hard right now, this episode is for you.
What We Cover in this Episode:
Today's Takeaways:
📌 Action Steps from Today’s Episode:
1. The Quarter Plan in 3 Steps
Choose One Big Thing for the next 90 days. Define a Core Message to support it. Then break it into Monthly Milestones to make progress feel manageable and motivating.
2. The Anchor Email Strategy
Commit to sending just one valuable email per week. Use the content to guide your entire social media presence, making your message clear and consistent (and saving so much time!).
3. The 15-Minute Daily Sales Habit
Set a timer for 15 minutes a day to:
4. The Weekly Reset Ritual
Do a brain dump every week. Then:
📌 Links & Resources:
✨ My Creative Hub - The place to implement all these systems: https://toolkit.fizzandflourish.com/mycreativehub
Check out My Creative Hub: https://toolkit.fizzandflourish.com/mycreativehub
This one’s for the creatives who are spiralling. If you’ve ever looked around and thought, “Am I behind?” …then this episode is a perspective-resetting chat, you didn’t know you needed!
Today I’ll be unpacking the comparison trap: why it happens, what it does to your creative momentum, and, more importantly…how to move through it. I’m sharing a real moment from my own journey, plus signs to look for when you’re stuck in the scroll cycle, and how to come back to your version of success.You’re just on your own timeline, you’re definitely not behind.
What We Cover in this Episode:
Today’s Takeaways:
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This episode is for the creatives who are so ready to grow their business, but feel stuck when it comes to email marketing. Whether you're launching a product, service, or just want to build a deeper connection with your audience, this episode breaks down the strategy that helped me gain over 800 new, aligned subscribers in less than two weeks.
I’m pulling back the curtain on the real story behind my recent email list spike, including the exact lead magnet I used, how I positioned it, and what made it resonate so deeply with my audience. Plus, we’ll talk about how this email list growth translated directly into sales during my launch of My Creative Hub.
If you’ve been putting off building your list because it feels overwhelming or “too soon” in your business journey, then this is your episode.
What We Cover in this Episode:
Today's Takeaways:
📌 Links & Resources:
https://toolkit.fizzandflourish.com/mycreativehub
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This episode is for every creative who’s ever felt like they’re winging it day after day…scrambling to post, plan, and run a business without a real system behind it. Today, I’m sharing what it really looked like behind the scenes in the early days of my business (spoiler: it was chaotic!), and the breaking point that made me finally take systems seriously.
So, if your to-do list lives in your head, your content strategy is “whatever comes to mind”, and you’re constantly playing catch-up, then this episode is for you. You’ll walk away knowing there’s a better, simpler way to run your business, and you don’t have to do it alone.
What We Cover in this Episode:
Today’s Takeaways:
- Your brain was made for creativity, not for storing every launch timeline and content plan.
- Planners are great…but systems are what actually scale your business.
- You don’t need more motivation, you need a structure that supports you.
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This week’s episode is a bit of a real talk! I’m right in the middle of my biggest launch to date, so there’s a lot going on behind the scenes. However, I’ve intentionally made this launch feel lighter than any launch I’ve done before. And that’s even with school holidays, twin toddlers, and a to-do list that’s still very much growing.
So I wanted to share why it feels different. Because I haven’t magically gained more time or fewer responsibilities (actually the opposite!). But I’ve made three shifts this year that have completely changed the way my business feels, even during the busiest seasons.
If you’ve ever felt like launching or running your creative business has to come with a side of burnout, I hope this gives you a bit of breathing space, and maybe even a new way to approach things moving forward.
What We Cover in This Episode:
The myth that hustle = success (and what actually works instead)
Why “priorities over perfection” changed everything
The simple systems to save time and energy
How “good enough” can actually help your business grow
Today's Takeaways:
📌 Links and Resources:
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If Q4 has you feeling behind, scattered, or unsure where to even start, then today we’re going to press pause and guide you through a mindful reset for your creative business. Whether it’s October, July, or just a random Tuesday when everything feels a bit off, what we cover today will help you regroup, get focused, and reconnect with what truly matters.
What We Cover in This Episode:
Today’s Takeaways:
- A fresh start isn’t tied to a calendar…you can choose to reset any time you need it.
- Growth isn’t about doing more; it’s about making space for what matters.
- Structure gives you freedom, even creatives thrive with rhythm.
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• Referenced Episodes: Episode 10: Content Pillars - Planning What to Post
Episode 16: Batching Content - How to Show Up Online Without Burnout
What if the smartest move you could make in your creative business…was to do less?
In this episode, we're flipping the script on the "move fast, launch fast" narrative and exploring what it really means to stay focused, even when new ideas feel more exciting. Because sometimes, chasing everything means nothing grows, and patience is the best strategy.
If you’re the kind of creative who gets a million ideas a day (and wants to act on all of them immediately), then this episode is for you!
We're talking about the moment when something feels slow or hard and you're tempted to switch gears. Start a new project, launch a new offer, or just…escape the discomfort of sticking with what you’ve already started.
Whether you’re feeling scattered across too many projects or just wondering why things aren’t “clicking” yet, this episode will help you rethink what focus can do for your business, and how to practice strategic patience even when it’s uncomfortable.
What We Cover In This Episode:
Today’s Takeaways:
📌 Links & Resources:
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If you’re anything like me (or, every client I’ve worked with this year), your creative brain is on fire - constantly full of new ideas, dreaming up big projects, and planning 18 different launches…if you had the time!
But when everything feels urgent and exciting all at once, it’s easy to get stuck in that frustrating cycle of starting a million things…and not finishing any of them.
In today’s episode, we’re talking about idea overwhelm and what to actually do with all those ideas, and how to turn creative chaos into calm, focused momentum. I’ll share my go-to system for managing the idea overwhelm, how to know what to prioritise, and permission to pause without guilt.
This one’s for anyone who’s ever felt like their brain is too full to make progress!
What We Cover in this Episode:
Today’s Takeaways:
📌 Links & Resources:
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Have you ever typed something into Etsy, like ‘wall art print’ or ‘birthday card’ - only to be hit with thousands of results? Suddenly, your brilliant product idea feels tiny compared to the sea of other shops already out there. It’s easy to think, “What’s the point? It’s already been done.”
But being small doesn’t mean being invisible. And a saturated market doesn’t mean you can’t grow. In fact, it often means the opposite. It shows that there’s demand, that people are buying, and that there’s absolutely space for you to carve out your corner.
In this episode, I’m sharing how to reframe oversaturation and what it really means for you as a small creative business owner. Plus, I’ll walk you through the tools and mindset shifts that will help you find (and keep) your slice of the pie.
What We Cover in This Episode:
Today’s Takeaway:
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You’ve heard me talk about evergreen content before (see Episode 12), but today we’re going deeper. If short-form content has you exhausted and the daily posting cycle isn’t working for your creative business, this episode shows you how to step off the hamster wheel and build evergreen, searchable content that drives traffic and sales over time.
If you’re feeling burnt out by the algorithm, you’re definitely not alone! In this conversation, I walk you through a calmer, more sustainable way to grow: Pinterest, Blogging, and YouTube used as evergreen, search-driven engines, plus how to connect discovery to sales with a simple email follow-up system. You’ll hear real, practical examples (think: what to actually pin, what blog posts to write, which YouTube videos work long-term), a transparent look at my own early Pinterest results, and how I’ve started repurposing transcripts to boost SEO without adding hours to my week.
What We Cover in This Episode:
Today’s Takeaways:`
📌 Links & Resources
Ever feel like your business is running you, instead of the other way around?
You’re ticking things off the to-do list, showing up online, keeping the orders going out the door… but everything still feels a bit chaotic. Like you’re always reacting rather than building with intention.
If that’s you…you probably just need systems that actually support your business with your life.
In this episode of Flourish: The Creative Business Podcast, we’re talking about how to build a business that works with your real life — whether you’re juggling parenting, a full-time job, chronic illness, or simply don’t have hours and hours to dedicate every week.
This isn’t about rigid schedules or doing more, it’s actually about doing less, but better. I’m sharing how systems helped me build a sustainable creative business while raising young children, and how you can start creating structure in a way that gives you back your time, energy and creativity.
Whether you’re an illustrator, designer, maker, or creative entrepreneur, this episode will help you reframe how you think about systems, and why they’re the quiet backbone of a business that lasts.
What We Cover in this Episode:
Today’s Takeaway:
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Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “Who am I to be doing this?”
Maybe you’ve launched something new, finally started calling yourself a business owner, or set your prices with confidence - and then boom…imposter syndrome sneaks in and makes you question everything.
If that sounds familiar, you are so not alone.
In this episode of Flourish: The Creative Business Podcast, we’re diving into the very real, very sneaky world of imposter syndrome in your creative business, and how to reframe self-doubt so it doesn’t hold you back from showing up, sharing your work, and building the business you actually want.
Whether you’re a designer, illustrator, product-based business, or artist trying to turn your creativity into income, this episode will help you spot imposter syndrome when it shows up…and start moving through it with a bit more clarity and kindness.
What We Cover in this Episode:
Today’s Takeaway:
Links and Resources:
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Tired of scrambling to post on social media every week? This episode shares some insight into how you could do things differently - with a batching system that feels light, sustainable, and totally doable.
This one’s for the creative business owners who are overwhelmed by content creation and ready to ditch the last-minute panic posting. In this episode, I share how batching content (even in small ways), can give you back your time, focus, and peace of mind.
From banking Instagram photos to scheduling content, you’ll learn how to build a system that works with your brain, not against it. And if you’re in a season where batching just isn’t happening? That’s okay - I cover that as well!
What we cover in this episode:
Today’s Takeaways:
📌Links & Resources:
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🎧 Listen back to Episode 10 for content pillars: https://www.fizzandflourish.com/ep10
🎧 Listen back to Episode 13 for the 3-Step Content Repurposing System: https://www.fizzandflourish.com/ep13
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Ever felt like you just want to throw in the towel on your creative business? You’re not alone. From the outside, it can look like everyone else is thriving while you’re stuck in a cycle of exhaustion, doubt, or discouragement. Those feelings are normal, and they don’t mean you’re failing.
This episode is for any creative who’s ever wondered if it’s time to quit, or if there’s still something worth fighting for. Together, we’ll talk about how to step back, reset, and find your spark again, without burning yourself out in the process!
Whether your sales are slow, your energy is flat, or you’re just tired of juggling all the things, this conversation will give you permission to pause, refocus, and build your way forward with more ease through actionable steps.
What we cover in this episode:
The hidden weight of doing everything at once (and how to choose just one focus)
Simple steps to take if you’re on the brink of quitting
How reconnecting with your “why” can re-ignite your passion
Today's Takeaways:
Burnout isn’t a sign you’re not cut out for business - it’s a sign you’re tired.
You don’t need to do everything at once. Choosing one focus area can change everything.
Sometimes the best way forward is the tiniest step…momentum builds from small wins.
📌 Links and Resources:
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🎧 Listen back to Episode 6 on email systems: https://www.fizzandflourish.com/ep6
🎧 Listen back to Episode 14 on connecting with your ideal customer: https://www.fizzandflourish.com/ep14
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If your content feels a little ‘meh’ lately and your sales have slowed, maybe it’s not you…maybe it’s that your audience is no longer aligned.
Ever poured your heart into a product or offer that you knew was your best work yet…only to be met with tumbleweeds? You’ve posted about it, emailed your list, shared in stories, but the engagement just isn’t there. It might not be your product, your price, or even your marketing. It could be that the person you think you’re talking to…isn’t actually the person you’re meant to be speaking to anymore.
In this episode, I’m breaking down why your ideal customer isn’t a fixed point (spoiler: they evolve just like you do) and how to know if you’ve outgrown the audience you started with. We’ll talk about what happens when your offers or products stop landing, how to check if your audience still matches your ideal customer, and the four grounding questions that’ll help you rebuild your customer profile without all the fluff.
Whether you’re feeling a bit disconnected from your audience or you’re gearing up for your next launch and want to make sure it lands, this episode is your nudge to pause, realign, and reconnect with the people who are exactly right for the version of your business you’re building now.
What we cover in this episode:
Today's Takeaways:
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Feeling stuck on the content treadmill? This episode is your permission slip to stop starting from scratch. I’m walking you through how to build a content repurposing system that feels creative and most importantly - sustainable.
Whether you’re only on one platform right now or you’re juggling a few, this framework will help you reuse your best ideas without sounding robotic. It’s all about letting your content do more, allowing you to save energy for the thing you love to do - be creative!
If content has been feeling like a never-ending job lately, you're not alone. In today’s episode, I’m diving deep into how to repurpose content in a way that actually saves you time, and doesn’t sacrifice creativity in the process.
You’ll learn my simple 3-step system to turn one idea into multiple pieces of content, why repetition isn’t boring, and how to start building a content library that future-you will really thank you for. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand across platforms, this episode will help you build a rhythm that works with your creative energy.
What We Cover in This Episode:
Today’s Takeaways:
📌 Links & Resources:
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Ever feel like you’re on a content treadmill? You post something thoughtful and strategic…then within hours it’s gone, buried in the scroll? We’ve all been there!
But what if your content could keep working long after you’ve hit publish?
In this episode, we’re diving into the magic of evergreen content. Content that doesn’t disappear after 24 hours, that continues to attract, nurture, and support your audience while you’re off doing other things (like painting, packing orders, or just having a weekend!).
Whether you’re brand new to the idea or ready to take it more seriously, this one’s packed with insight into how to build a business that isn’t dependent on daily posting.
What we cover in this episode:
Today’s Takeaways:
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Ever poured your heart into a product, hit publish...and heard nothing but crickets? Well, in this episode, I’m sharing the honest truth about the time I created something I thought was a sure-fire hit (hello, beautifully packaged goodie boxes!)…and sold a grand total of zero.
If you've ever been burnt by a product flop or you’re spinning in a sea of ideas then this one’s for you. Let’s talk about how to make sure you’re not just creating from inspiration, but with intention…and with your audience front and centre.
This episode is all about turning your passion into something people actually want to buy, without compromising your creativity. I’ll walk you through the mindset shifts, research tips, and strategy that’ll help you feel more confident in what you create, and how you sell it.
What we cover in this episode:
- Why some products flop (even when they’re gorgeous!)
- The sweet spot between what you love and what your customer needs
- How to research what people actually want (even with a tiny audience)
- Tools like eRank that take the guesswork out of product ideas
Today’s Takeaways:
- The magic happens where your creativity meets a real need.
- Start with real data, not just Pinterest boards.
- Don’t bulk-buy until you've got proof it sells.
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If social media has ever left you feeling creatively drained, inconsistent, or just completely overwhelmed, then this episode is for you! Today, I'm flipping the script on the way you plan your content and introducing you to a method that actually supports your creative business (and your sanity).
Today we’re diving into content pillars...a beautiful blend of structure and freedom that lets you post with purpose, not panic. Whether you're currently ghosting your grid or stuck in a loop of second-guessing every post, let’s find a new rhythm together.
I’m Meg, and I’ve been exactly where you are. Let’s reimagine your socials with strategy and sustainability!
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