My Daily Business Podcast

Explore how AI is reshaping small businesses and human interactions. Discover the alarming effects of reduced face-to-face communication on mental health. Learn why brief daily conversations can significantly enhance wellbeing. Fiona shares innovative ways for businesses to foster genuine connections, like reading groups and community events. Examine research on AI as both a helpful companion and a potential risk. Uncover how becoming a community connector can give businesses a competitive edge in an increasingly automated world.

Get your 2026 sorted with 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. In this episode, Fiona discusses five simple daily habits that can transform your mood and mindset as a small business owner. Drawing from her personal experience, she shares how small, intentional choices can create more joy and satisfaction in your everyday work life.You'll learn:• The psychological impact of visual reminders like inspirational postcards in your workspace• How to identify and implement your own small daily happiness triggers• Why focusing on micro-moments of joy can compound into greater life and business satisfactionPerfect for small business owners looking to add more intentional joy to their daily routine without major time or financial investment.A massive thank you to our sponsor and our fave AI tool, Poppy AI. Use FIONA at checkout for a discount Connect with My Daily Business:Instagram: @mydailybusiness_TikTok: @mydailybusinessEmail: hello@mydailybusiness.comWebsite: mydailybusiness.comResources mentioned:How to Get Your Book Published course Join our AI Chat Group for small business ownersMy Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness  Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching.  Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA.  We also love Descript.  Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.  

Sophie Kovic, founder of Seed and Sprout, shares her inspiring journey from launching a sustainable lunchbox brand to scaling a multi-product business. She discusses validating ideas through Kickstarter and Amazon, emphasizing the importance of authenticity in personal branding. Sophie reflects on finding work-life balance and hiring the right people to prevent burnout. With insights on product development driven by sustainability, she highlights the significance of staying true to one's values during rapid growth.

Fiona emphasizes the importance of taking action over waiting for perfection. She shares her experience of launching a podcast using just her smartphone. The episode explores how perfectionism can hinder progress and offers strategies to overcome analysis paralysis. Fiona discusses starting a service business without a website and successfully launching a book through simple outreach. Listeners are encouraged to embrace imperfection and take small, actionable steps toward their goals.

Discover powerful lessons from the world of competitive sports that can elevate your business mindset. Learn the importance of showing up consistently, even on tough days. Embrace uncertainty and take risks, just like athletes do at tryouts. Surround yourself with challenging mentors to foster growth. Build internal motivation that propels you forward, regardless of external pressures. Most importantly, find joy in your journey to ensure long-term fulfillment in your business success.

Get your 2026 sorted with 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Are you actually focusing on the wrong metrics for success when it comes to your small business? Is comparison stealing any joy you havre left? What really matters to you and how does your business align with that? A massive thank you to our sponsor and our fave AI tool, Poppy AI. Use FIONA at checkout for a discount Connect with My Daily Business:Instagram: @mydailybusiness_TikTok: @mydailybusinessEmail: hello@mydailybusiness.comWebsite: mydailybusiness.comResources mentioned:How to Get Your Book Published course Join our AI Chat Group for small business ownersMy Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness  Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching.  Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA.  We also love Descript.  Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.  

Jessie McLachlan, co-founder of Altru, is a medical doctor and music creator dedicated to uplifting those in crisis through outreach festivals. She shares the inspiring origin of Altru, which sprang from a birthday party idea for at-risk kids. Jessie discusses designing joyful experiences that combine medical care, live music, and community engagement. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration, urges starting small in partnerships, and reveals her disciplined approach to balancing her multiple passions. Plus, get insights on upcoming events and how to get involved.

Navigating friendships as a small business owner can be tricky, especially with former colleagues. Discover how less frequent but deeper connections can enrich your relationships. Explore creative meetup alternatives, like walking meetings and friendship retreats, to fit your busy schedule. Learn how to leverage technology for maintaining long-distance bonds while keeping that personal touch. Plus, find out how honesty about your limitations can actually strengthen friendships, which in turn support your business success.

Feeling stuck in your business? Discover the difference between pushing through a temporary challenge and recognizing a dead-end. Learn practical strategies for navigating tough times without burning out. Fiona shares personal insights from her journey, including her battle with a serious back injury. Understand when to adjust your tactics while maintaining your vision. Plus, find out how to set manageable milestones and the importance of mentorship in overcoming obstacles. Quitting wisely might just be your best move!

Discover how motivation actually follows action, not the other way around! Learn the surprising science of dopamine and the nucleus accumbens that sparks momentum when you take small steps. Practical strategies unveil how simple actions can kickstart your productivity and build habits. Say goodbye to procrastination with tiny tasks and morning routines that ensure reliability. Find out why successful people don’t wait for motivation—they create it through consistent action!