

My Daily Business Podcast
Fiona Killackey, My Daily Business
(formerly My Daily Business Coach podcast). Do you love your business? You should, right? Well sometimes, as small business owners, we just don't. The My Daily Business podcast is here to provide inspiration, education and motivation for small business owners who want to fall in love with their business again and build a business they can be proud of.
Hosted by Fiona Killackey, author, speaker, business coach and founder of My Daily Business, this podcast includes business coaching, interviews with small business owners and tips, tools and tactics to help you scale your small business without scaling the stress. Grab freebies to help you grow your business at https://www.mydailybusiness.com/freestuff
Join the My Daily Business Good Business Group on Facebook to connect with hundreds of small business owners who want to sidestep the hustle and build businesses they're proud of.
Connect with Fiona at www.mydailybusiness.com
www.instagram.com/mydailybusiness_
https://www.tiktok.com/@mydailybusiness
Hosted by Fiona Killackey, author, speaker, business coach and founder of My Daily Business, this podcast includes business coaching, interviews with small business owners and tips, tools and tactics to help you scale your small business without scaling the stress. Grab freebies to help you grow your business at https://www.mydailybusiness.com/freestuff
Join the My Daily Business Good Business Group on Facebook to connect with hundreds of small business owners who want to sidestep the hustle and build businesses they're proud of.
Connect with Fiona at www.mydailybusiness.com
www.instagram.com/mydailybusiness_
https://www.tiktok.com/@mydailybusiness
Episodes
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Jul 3, 2024 • 46min
Growing your financial literacy with Canna Campbell of SugarMamma — author, podcaster, content creator and financial mentor
In this episode, Fiona chats with Canna Campbell aka Sugar Mamma (sugarmamma.tv) about her journey into the financial world and how she has become a recognised and respected content creator with a loyal following on YouTube, Instagram and Tik Tok. Canna shares her insights on personal finance, investing, content creation and how to manage both personal and business finances effectively. You'll Learn How To:The importance of taking breaks and managing stressStarting and growing her businessChallenges of being a young female in a male-dominated industryInspiration and challenges of starting a YouTube channelCanna's personal experiences with ADHDBalancing multiple projects and maintaining productivityThe importance of financial independenceThe importance of understanding and managing superannuationStrategies for personal and business financial managementLack of financial educationStrategies for paying down debt and debt recyclingInvestment through equity in homeownershipImportance of professional financial adviceFinancial literacy and its impact on wealth buildingTeaching children about financesBudgeting and cash flow managementChallenges in creating and sticking to a budgetIdentifying and reducing wasteful spendingFinancial tools and apps for budgetingGet started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuffGroup Coaching is now open! You can apply at mydailybusiness.com/groupcoachingConnect and get in touch with My Daily BusinessMy Daily Business ShopMy Daily Business Free Weekly Planner
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.

Jul 1, 2024 • 14min
The rise of Grid Zero and what's up with fake followers?
In this episode, Fiona discusses the latest trends and issues on Instagram. She also talked about the importance of diversifying your marketing strategy beyond social media. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:Love-hate relationship with social mediaInstagram's impact on small business marketingIssues with fake accounts on InstagramConsequences of Instagram’s flagged fake accountsThe trend of "Grid Zero" among Gen Z usersShifts in social media usage patternsImportance of a diversified marketing strategy beyond InstagramTransition of content creators from Instagram to other platforms like YouTubeThe role of social media as a search platformAddressing digital addiction and its influence on social media trendsGet started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuffConnect and get in touch with My Daily BusinessMy Daily Business ShopMy Daily Business Free Weekly PlannerMy Daily Business Waitlist
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.

Jun 26, 2024 • 1h 10min
Luxury events that leave guests speechless with Cassie LaMere of Cassie LaMere Events
In this episode, we dive into the world of event planning with Cassie LaMere, founder of Cassie LaMere Events. Cassie shares her journey from a childhood passion for entertaining to creating unforgettable experiences for luxury clients. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:The initial leap from corporate to entrepreneurshipMindset shifts and overcoming self-doubtBalancing creativity and logisticsBuilding trust and collaboration with clientsIntegrating personal lifeThe importance of intentionality and creating memorable experiencesBalancing creativity and practicality in businessImportance of self-care and taking time offEffective marketing channels and strategies for luxury servicesThe role of social media in event marketingBuilding and nurturing client and vendor relationshipsHandling starstruck moments and maintaining professionalismThe value of time and making mindful business decisionsDefining personal and professional successThe ripple effect of events on communities and small businessesImportance of expanding inspiration outside one's industryGet started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuffConnect and get in touch with My Daily BusinessMy Daily Business ShopMy Daily Business Free Weekly PlannerMy Daily Business Waitlist
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.

Jun 24, 2024 • 11min
What's the next best first step?
In this episode, Fiona explores the importance of taking small steps to move forward with your business ideas. She also shares her own experience of launching a course. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:Challenges in starting new projectsImportance of taking the first small stepExample of using Instagram to gauge interestEncouragement to take action on business ideasAdvice for businesses facing low salesImportance of building your brand during downtimeGet started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuffConnect and get in touch with My Daily BusinessMy Daily Business ShopMy Daily Business Free Weekly PlannerMy Daily Business Waitlist
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.

Jun 19, 2024 • 38min
What do your next 10 years look like?
In this episode, Fiona dives into the importance of life and business planning over the next decade. She also talks about how to align personal goals with professional aspirations. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:Importance of aligning business with life goalsReflecting on future business growth Forward planningBalancing business growth with personal well-beingStrategies for avoiding burnout The role of family, friends, and personal relationships in shaping life and businessFinancial planning and its integration with life goalsLong-term personal and professional vision craftingPlanning for significant life milestonesFinancial planning and budgetingCreating a 10-year business plan aligned with life goalsBreaking down business plans into yearly, quarterly, and monthly tasksBalancing life and business prioritiesSteps to ensure business goals support life aspirationsGet started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuffConnect and get in touch with My Daily BusinessMy Daily Business ShopMy Daily Business Free Weekly PlannerMy Daily Business Waitlist
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.

Jun 17, 2024 • 12min
Is this why you hate social media?
In this episode, Fiona explores a crucial mindset shift for social media and business. Learn how to enjoy the process rather than just focusing on the outcome. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:Importance of enjoying the gameComparison of this mindset to social media and businessThe role of social media in business marketing and brand buildingChallenges of maintaining joy and creativityThe impact of focusing on engagement metrics versus the creative processEncouraging a shift in mindset to enjoy and experiment with social mediaPersonal strategies for rediscovering joy in content creationGet started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuffConnect and get in touch with My Daily BusinessMy Daily Business ShopMy Daily Business Free Weekly PlannerMy Daily Business Waitlist
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.

Jun 12, 2024 • 49min
Supporting independent Black-owned businesses with Courtney Ismain of Jamii
In this episode, Fiona chats with Courtney, co-founder of Jamii, a platform supporting black-owned businesses. They talked about the challenges faced and the community-centric mission that drives their business forward. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:Building partnerships with major organisations The role of community in business growth Effective marketing strategiesThe impact of media coveragePersonal development and its influence on business confidenceAdvice for entrepreneurs facing lack of representation in their industryThe importance of maintaining authenticity and passion in businessImportance of Community Courtney's personal background and operational role in the businessChallenges and stereotypes faced by black-owned businessesPartnership and support from larger organisationsThe impact of the Black Lives Matter movement on businessMasterclasses and initiatives to support black entrepreneursFuture aspirations for inclusivity and broad support in business practicesGet started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuffConnect and get in touch with My Daily BusinessMy Daily Business ShopMy Daily Business Free Weekly PlannerMy Daily Business Waitlist
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.

Jun 10, 2024 • 13min
What are the invisible rules that hinder your business?
In this episode, Fiona explores the hidden rules we carry in both business and life. Learn practical tips and tactics to identify and overcome these invisible constraints. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:Impact of upbringing on rule formationDifferent approaches to problem-solving and learningSocietal expectations and professional attireInvisible pressures in business communicationSelf-imposed limitations in business and personal growthThe importance of questioning and breaking down unhelpful rulesExamples of age-related and experience-related rulesPractical steps to overcome these constraints and improve business practicesGet started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuffConnect and get in touch with My Daily BusinessMy Daily Business ShopMy Daily Business Free Weekly PlannerMy Daily Business Waitlist
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.

Jun 5, 2024 • 44min
Do you have a fear of expansion? How I've worked through mine
In this episode, Fiona dives deep into the often unspoken fear of expansion as a business owner. She shares personal experiences and practical advice on how to navigate anxiety. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:Fear of expansion and vulnerability in businessOvercoming initial resistance Strategies for managing anxiety and self-doubt Launching and managing group coaching programsImportance of humour and kindness Creating a supportive and effective group coaching environmentNavigating group dynamics and ensuring participant engagementMental health resources for business ownersChallenges and successes in group coachingOvercoming fears and insecurities Strategies for maintaining momentum and structure in creative projectsThe importance of focusing on helping others and sharing knowledgeGet started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuffConnect and get in touch with My Daily BusinessMy Daily Business ShopMy Daily Business Free Weekly PlannerMy Daily Business Waitlist
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.

Jun 3, 2024 • 13min
Are the fundamentals in place?
In this episode, Fiona talks about the importance of maintaining health fundamentals to enhance business performance. Learn how prioritising health fundamentals can help your business. Tune in!You'll Learn How To:Importance of health in personal and business lifePersonal health journey and family health backgroundHealth tracking using tools like the Oura ringBalancing data and intuition in health and business decisionsImpact of sleep and readiness on productivityPrioritising fundamentalsTime management and creating space in daily routinesThe connection between personal well-being and business successPractical tips for integrating health practices into a busy scheduleGet started on a more successful and sustainable small business with our range of free tools at mydailybusiness.com/freestuffConnect and get in touch with My Daily BusinessMy Daily Business ShopMy Daily Business Free Weekly PlannerMy Daily Business Waitlist
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.


