MyBump2Baby Business Podcast

I owe you an apology...For years, I've been holding myself back in business. Not because I didn't have the knowledge, experience or ambition, but because I was terrified of being judged for being myself.Too loud. Too silly. Not professional enough.Well, ELEVATE Live changed that. And guess what? I was completely myself, had the best two days, laughed far too much... and nobody told me off! 🤣In this week's episode of the MyBump2Baby Business Podcast, I'm sharing three powerful lessons I learnt from hosting my very first ELEVATE Live event.We're talking about:Why being yourself is your superpower and why trying to fit into someone else's idea of professional could be holding your business back.Why so many women are waiting for permission to charge more, set boundaries, dream bigger and actually enjoy their success.Why strategy, systems AND self matter when it comes to building a successful business that fits around your life.I'm also sharing some of my own experiences, the beliefs I've carried since childhood and the moment I realised I wasn't fully practising what I preach.Because you can be funny, a little bit cheeky, have big ambitions and still be bloody brilliant at what you do.You don't need to become somebody else to reach your next level.You get to do it as YOU.Links mentioned in this episode:✨ Discover your Sacred Money Archetype: https://sma.carlalett.com/✨ Join the ELEVATE Live 2027 waitlist: https://carlalett.com/elevate-waitlist✨ Explore the Digital Marketing Playground: https://playground.mybump2baby.com/Here's to building brilliant businesses and lives we actually love. ❤️

Nearly a year ago, I was diagnosed with ADHD after spending nine years running a business without understanding why certain things felt so difficult.For ADHD Awareness Month, I'm sharing my experience of running multiple businesses with ADHD, from unfinished projects and constant ideas to hyperfocus and overwhelm.I'll also share three practical things that have helped me: checklists, automations and boundaries.And why I've now built my working week around my life, rather than the other way around.Whether you have ADHD or simply feel overwhelmed by running a business, this episode is full of practical tips to help you work smarter and enjoy your business more.1. The Digital Marketing Playground – For business training, support, accountability and community. https://playground.mybump2baby.com/2. The Growth Nest – For automating admin, customer onboarding, social media and follow-ups.https://www.thegrowthnest.co.uk 3. MyBump2Baby Shop – For the courses, templates and digital resources you mentioned. https://biz.mybump2baby.com/shop4. Free Money Archetypes Quiz – Optional, but I'd probably leave this out because you've removed that section from the episode https://sma.carlalett.com/

Need a simple plan for your October content?In this episode, Carla Lett shares practical content ideas for pregnancy, baby, and parenting businesses so you can plan ahead, stay visible, and finish the year with purpose.Carla talks through the key October awareness dates, including Baby Loss Awareness Week and World Mental Health Day, as well as timely opportunities around Halloween, half term, the clock change, and seasonal collaborations.You will also learn how to use October to look back at your Q4 goals, prepare early for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, gift cards, and a potentially quieter Christmas period.This episode will help you create content that is timely, thoughtful, and useful for the families you support, without adding more overwhelm to your to do list.If you are a Digital Marketing Playground member, your October content pack, Canva templates, captions, Reels ideas, email templates, and workbook are ready for you inside the membership.Not yet inside? Comment INVISIBLE on any of Carla’s social posts to access the free From Invisible to In Demand masterclass, companion workbook, and Trello content planning board.

Did you start your business for more freedom… only to find yourself working more, thinking about work constantly and feeling guilty whenever you stop?In this episode, I’m joined by coach and Elevate Live speaker Claudia Woodford for a very real conversation about building a business that actually fits your life — rather than creating another job with an even more demanding boss… you. 😂We talk about boundaries, burnout, ADHD, energy and why copying somebody else’s version of success can leave you feeling like you’re failing.I share why I’ve finally accepted that I don’t need to work until 3pm just because I can, why sitting at your desk for longer doesn’t necessarily mean you’re achieving more, and how my own boundaries have changed as my life and business have evolved.We also talk about the hidden cost of saying yes. Because every time you say yes to another client, meeting, opportunity or evening of work, you’re potentially saying no to something else.And sometimes the most powerful thing you can do for your business is decide what you actually want it to give you.We cover:Creating working hours around your energy and your lifeWhy boundaries don't need to look the same for everyoneADHD, hyperfocus and recognising how you work bestThe guilt that can come with resting or working fewer hoursKnowing when an opportunity is actually worth saying yes toWhy different seasons of life need different versions of your businessThe importance of having other business owners around you when things feel hardGiving yourself permission to define success for yourselfIf your business has started dictating how you live rather than helping you create the life you wanted, this episode is your reminder:You are the boss. You are allowed to change the rules.Claudias linkshttps://www.claudiasabinawellness.com/call for 30 min free callhttps://www.claudiasabinawellness.com/free for cyclical living masterclass and other free resourceshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2217748/episodes/19837433 - Podcast With Claudia https://www.claudiasabinawellness.com/linktree Claudias Link tree

What if your business could follow up, nurture potential clients and even recover lost sales… while you’re doing the school run, spending time with your family or simply not looking at your phone?As business owners, it’s easy to feel like we have to be constantly available. Someone comments asking for information, a potential client needs following up, someone nearly buys but disappears… and suddenly our business feels like another full-time job.In this episode, I’m sharing 3 simple automations that can help your business keep working even when you’re not.We’ll cover how to:✨ Respond to interested potential clients while their interest is high — without being glued to your phone ✨ Use important dates like due dates and birthdays to reach clients with the right offer at the right time ✨ Recover abandoned sales automatically — including the simple automation that helped one of my clients generate an additional £1,214 in one month I’ll also share the story of how going to the cinema with my son actually cost me a sale — and why it completely changed the way I think about systems in my business. Because systems aren't about making your business more complicated.They're about building a business that doesn't need you every minute of every day. ❤️If you're constantly checking your phone, manually following people up or worrying that you'll miss an enquiry when you're doing mum stuff, this episode is for you.🎧 Pop your headphones in and let's make your business work a little harder — so you don't have to.

In this episode, I'm sharing a story I've never fully told before. From postnatal depression and baby loss to building My Bump 2 Baby and creating a six-figure business around my family, I'll explain the three things that changed everything for me: strategy, systems and mindset. If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed or like you're working harder than everyone else without seeing the results, this episode is for you.Quiz https://sma.carlalett.com/

What if growing your visibility online wasn’t about learning complicated SEO strategies… but about getting your business recommended in the right places?In the final episode of my three-part SEO series, I’m breaking down backlinks in a way that actually makes sense. 😂We’ll look at why recommendations from other relevant websites can help your business, how collaborations and relationships can introduce you to more of the right parents, and 5 simple ways you can start building those recommendations yourself.We’ll cover:What a backlink actually is - without the techy explanationWhy relevant recommendations matterHow to find businesses already reaching your ideal clients5 ways to earn genuine recommendations onlineWhy collaborations, podcasts and expert contributions can be so valuableHow to start with just ONE relationship this week rather than adding another huge job to your listBecause you don’t need to become an SEO expert.You just need to make it easier for the right parents to find you, trust you and choose you. ❤️Links mentioned in this episode🤝 Browse the MyBump2Baby Business CircleConnect with other pregnancy, baby and family businesses who are open to collaborations, referrals and recommendations.🎠 Join the Digital Marketing Playground https://sites.mybump2baby.com/the-digital-marketing-playgroundGet access to my 10 years of experience building and marketing a business in the parenting industry, alongside training, support and a community of other parent-focused business owners.🎧 Catch up on the SEO seriesEpisode 1: Helping Google Understand Your Business👉 https://www.mybump2baby.com/business-podcast/helping-google-understand-your-business/Episode 2: The SEO Secret Most Businesses Miss👉https://www.mybump2baby.com/business-podcast/the-seo-secret-most-businesses-miss/

September brings a fresh start for so many families. Children are heading back to school and nursery, routines are returning, and parents are thinking about getting organised again.In this episode, I'm sharing how you can use that same energy in your business.We'll talk about:✅ Why September often feels like a second New Year for parents ✅ How to create content that resonates with families right now ✅ Revisiting your 2026 goals without judgement ✅ Celebrating how far you've already come this year ✅ Conducting a simple content audit to identify what's working ✅ Why you're allowed to repeat content that gets results ✅ Creating a focused 16-week sprint for the remainder of the year ✅ Planning ahead for key seasonal opportunities including Halloween, the clocks changing, Black Friday and ChristmasIf summer felt quieter than expected, don't panic. There is still plenty of time to build momentum, attract new enquiries and finish the year strong.Grab a notebook, revisit your goals, and let's make these final four months count.

You've optimised your website. Now what?In this episode, Carla shares one of the most important SEO strategies for growing your visibility on Google: creating helpful content that answers the questions parents are already searching for.Learn how to turn everyday enquiries into opportunities, why Google loves useful content, and how one blog post can continue bringing visitors to your website long after you've published it.Plus, Carla shares how content and SEO helped MyBump2Baby grow from a simple blog into a website attracting hundreds of thousands of parents every month.Special thanks to todays reviewsMelissa Snuggles & Sleep https://www.instagram.com/snuggle_and_sleep1/ Lindsey from Your Sleep Support https://www.instagram.com/yoursleepsupport/