Beyond The Bio

Moja

This isn’t just the fluffy s*** you see on social media. Join me Sophie Milliken, Founder and CEO at modern PR agency Moja, along with my industry-expert guests, as I show you how to raise your profile. Each week I cover topics like, awards, PR, speaking, social media and of course, the power of podcasting – essentially all the good stuff. Whether you’re a budding start-up or a seasoned entrepreneur, this podcast will help you get known in your industry. Let’s go Beyond the Bio. Thank you for listening. Follow the podcast so you don't miss future episodes and leave me a review so I can hear your thoughts. Let's connect: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-milliken Instagram: www.instagram.com/moja_sophie/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/Moja_Sophie Want to feature as a guest? Give your pitch at https://www.sophiemilliken.co.uk/btb to tell me what you’ve got to say.

  1. 139: From Circus to Franchising with Jessica Wesson 

    6 DAYS AGO

    139: From Circus to Franchising with Jessica Wesson 

    From performing under the big top to building a business through franchising. This week on Beyond the Bio, I’m joined by Jess Wesson, a franchise consultant with a very unconventional start. We talk about her journey from circus performer to franchising, what it takes to pivot industries and how to turn transferable skills into real opportunities. Jess also shares why strong foundations matter before you scale and what to consider if franchising is part of your growth plan. In this episode, we cover: Transitioning from a completely different career into business How to identify and use your transferable skills What most people get wrong about franchising Why foundations come before scale How to know if franchising is right for you Connect with Jess: Instagram: instagram.com/fabulousfranchisor Website: jessicawesson.co.uk Connect with Sophie:  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sophie-milliken      Instagram: @moja_sophie      …      Want to be a guest on Beyond the Bio?                     Do you have interesting ideas to share about how to raise your profile? We want to hear from you!                      Fill out the submission form here: https://www.sophiemilliken.co.uk/btb              ...                This podcast is brought to you by Moja.                Moja is an award-winning modern PR agency working with entrepreneurs and senior executives to get you known in your industry.                   See how your profile is currently performing: https://mym-btb.scoreapp.com/

    15 min
  2. 138: One Core Skill for Lead Gen with Daisy Ferns

    23 MAR

    138: One Core Skill for Lead Gen with Daisy Ferns

    138: One Core Skill for Lead Gen with Daisy Ferns This week on Beyond the Bio, I’m joined by Daisy Ferns, business owner and expert in conversation-led lead generation. We chat about the one core skill that drives consistent leads and sales, how Daisy has built multiple six figure businesses without relying on ads or a huge audience and why real conversations outperform polished marketing every time. Daisy also shares how to make sales feel human rather than transactional, why follow up should be about serving not selling and how to create a predictable pipeline by focusing on connection, consistency and genuinely listening to your audience. Let’s get stuck in. Connect with Daisy: Facebook: www.facebook.com/daisy.m.ferns Instagram: www.instagram.com/iamdaisyferns/ Website: https://info.daisyferns.co.uk/ Connect with Sophie Milliken: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sophie-milliken     Instagram: @moja_sophie     …     Want to be a guest on Beyond the Bio?                   Do you have interesting ideas to share about how to raise your profile? We want to hear from you!                    Fill out the submission form here: https://www.sophiemilliken.co.uk/btb             ...               This podcast is brought to you by Moja.               Moja is an award-winning modern PR agency working with entrepreneurs and senior executives to get you known in your industry.                  See how your profile is currently performing: https://mym-btb.scoreapp.com/

    22 min
  3. 137: How to Tell Better Stories with Sophie Jane Lee 

    16 MAR

    137: How to Tell Better Stories with Sophie Jane Lee 

    Sophie Jane Lee helps founders find and use their voice. A journalist, brand storytelling expert and founder of Electric Peach, Sophie works with leaders and entrepreneurs to help them tell better stories and connect more powerfully with their audiences. She is also the author of Beyond Palatable: A Manifesto for Unapologetic Women, a call for women to show up honestly, speak openly and take up space. In this episode we discuss: • The storytelling mistakes founders often make • How to use your voice as one of your most powerful business assets • Sharing stories that genuinely connect with audiences • Why women should take up space and become the main characters in their own lives A conversation about storytelling, voice and showing up unapologetically. Connect with Sophie Jane Lee: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophieturton/ Buy Sophie’s Book: www.beyondpalatable.com Check out B1G1: www.b1g1.com Connect with Sophie Milliken: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sophie-milliken     Instagram: @moja_sophie     …     Want to be a guest on Beyond the Bio?                   Do you have interesting ideas to share about how to raise your profile? We want to hear from you!                    Fill out the submission form here: https://www.sophiemilliken.co.uk/btb             ...               This podcast is brought to you by Moja.               Moja is an award-winning modern PR agency working with entrepreneurs and senior executives to get you known in your industry.                  See how your profile is currently performing: https://mym-btb.scoreapp.com/

    27 min
  4. 136: How to get Free PR with James Moon

    9 MAR

    136: How to get Free PR with James Moon

    This week on Beyond the Bio, I’m joined by North East based aviation entrepreneur James Moon. We chat about his journey building multiple businesses across business aviation and commercial aircraft trading and how he has established a strong profile in a highly specialised global industry. James shares how he secured coverage on Sky News, the Daily Mail and other national and international publications despite having no formal background in marketing. Plus - listen to hear about the legendary Hollywood name James has worked with… Connect with James: Website: https://moonjetgroup.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-moon-b0328476 Connect with Sophie:    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sophie-milliken    Instagram: @moja_sophie    …    Want to be a guest on Beyond the Bio?                 Do you have interesting ideas to share about how to raise your profile? We want to hear from you!                  Fill out the submission form here: https://www.sophiemilliken.co.uk/btb            ...              This podcast is brought to you by Moja.              Moja is an award-winning modern PR agency working with entrepreneurs and senior executives to get you known in your industry.                 See how your profile is currently performing: https://mym-btb.scoreapp.com/

    19 min
  5. 135: Building a Content Community with Naomi Rose

    2 MAR

    135: Building a Content Community with Naomi Rose

    This week on Beyond the Bio, I’m joined by Naomi Rose, content marketing strategist and bakery founder. We chat about her journey from 9 to 5 employment to building a thriving bakery, how she created a loyal community around her brand and why authenticity sits at the heart of everything she shares online. Naomi opens up about navigating the pandemic, the impact of world events on her business and the realities of using social media to connect with customers in a way that resonates. Let’s get stuck in. Connect with Naomi: Website: naomicrose.co Instagram: www.instagram.com/iamnaomicrose Connect with Sophie:    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sophie-milliken    Instagram: @moja_sophie    …        Want to be a guest on Beyond the Bio?                 Do you have interesting ideas to share about how to raise your profile? We want to hear from you!                  Fill out the submission form here: https://www.sophiemilliken.co.uk/btb            ...              This podcast is brought to you by Moja.              Moja is an award-winning modern PR agency working with entrepreneurs and senior executives to get you known in your industry.                 See how your profile is currently performing: https://mym-btb.scoreapp.com/

    25 min
  6. 134: Getting Camera Confident with Gavin Bell

    23 FEB

    134: Getting Camera Confident with Gavin Bell

    This week, I’m joined by digital marketer and entrepreneur Gavin Bell. We chat about why showing up on video matters more than ever, how Gavin went from feeling nervous on camera to setting himself the challenge of creating 100 videos and how video has since become one of his biggest strengths. Gavin also shares how video played a key role in building Yatter, why he chose to step back from being so visible as he prepared to sell the business and the practical systems he uses to stay consistent, including journalling and a simple Tuesday planning routine to batch his content. Let’s get stuck in. Connect with Gavin: Website: https://mrgavinbell.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrgavinbell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrgavinbell Connect with Sophie:   LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sophie-milliken   Instagram: @moja_sophie   …      Want to be a guest on Beyond the Bio?               Do you have interesting ideas to share about how to raise your profile? We want to hear from you!                Fill out the submission form here: https://www.sophiemilliken.co.uk/btb           ...           This podcast is brought to you by Moja.             Moja is an award-winning modern PR agency working with entrepreneurs and senior executives to get you known in your industry.                See how your profile is currently performing: https://mym-btb.scoreapp.com/

    26 min
  7. 133: How to Reinvent Yourself in Business with Sophie Foote

    16 FEB

    133: How to Reinvent Yourself in Business with Sophie Foote

    This week on Beyond the Bio, I’m joined by Sophie Foote, entrepreneur, property investor and mentor with one of the boldest origin stories you’ll hear. We chat about how she bought a beach in Indonesia and built a thriving scuba diving resort from scratch, before selling the business and pivoting back to the UK to focus on property investment and helping families build financial freedom. Sophie also shares honest reflections on personal branding, facing criticism in a noisy industry, establishing authority through media and visibility and why another pivot may already be on the horizon. Let’s get stuck in. Connect with Sophie Foote: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophie_coachbythebeach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-foote Connect with Sophie Milliken:  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sophie-milliken  Instagram: @moja_sophie  …    Want to be a guest on Beyond the Bio?             Do you have interesting ideas to share about how to raise your profile? We want to hear from you!              Fill out the submission form here: https://www.sophiemilliken.co.uk/btb          ...             This podcast is brought to you by Moja.            Moja is an award-winning modern PR agency working with entrepreneurs and senior executives to get you known in your industry.               See how your profile is currently performing: https://mym-btb.scoreapp.com/

    18 min
  8. 132: Building a Personal Brand in a 9–5 with Urmi Hossain

    9 FEB

    132: Building a Personal Brand in a 9–5 with Urmi Hossain

    This week I’m joined by Urmi Hossain, self-published author and finance professional. We chat about building a personal brand alongside a full-time job, why personal branding really matters in the corporate world and the practical steps Urmi took to establish hers without burning out. Urmi also shares the impact of her book, common personal branding mistakes she sees time and time again, and why consistency - and embracing who you are - makes all the difference. Let’s get stuck in. Connect with Urmi: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/urmihossain/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZoiI0SGU0Xo9_lNjtLWtgg Urmi’s book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Discovering-Your-Identity-Interracial-Struggle-ebook/dp/B0B75X14G7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1394YNU0T5WNQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WBDr7vahTz1jD5euIuVFO9muXeXhJ98lmXUCBDVfzjGvCeMcEPBJgTe6KbSh0KltrSYqdWmuU8LsbDeEUvcmd9ku5UDKbJUTpZ1sZFsC3PE.rOT85ZI4u24QtJmLn-wBc_8FPWyxmJkQ5zyGwv9v2UI&dib_tag=se&keywords=urmi+hossain&qid=1770389518&sprefix=urmi+hossain%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-1 Connect with Sophie: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sophie-milliken Instagram: @moja_sophie … Want to be a guest on Beyond the Bio?           Do you have interesting ideas to share about how to raise your profile? We want to hear from you!            Fill out the submission form here: https://www.sophiemilliken.co.uk/btb           ...           This podcast is brought to you by Moja.           Moja is an award-winning modern PR agency working with entrepreneurs and senior executives to get you known in your industry.              See how your profile is currently performing: https://mym-btb.scoreapp.com/

    20 min

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This isn’t just the fluffy s*** you see on social media. Join me Sophie Milliken, Founder and CEO at modern PR agency Moja, along with my industry-expert guests, as I show you how to raise your profile. Each week I cover topics like, awards, PR, speaking, social media and of course, the power of podcasting – essentially all the good stuff. Whether you’re a budding start-up or a seasoned entrepreneur, this podcast will help you get known in your industry. Let’s go Beyond the Bio. Thank you for listening. Follow the podcast so you don't miss future episodes and leave me a review so I can hear your thoughts. Let's connect: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-milliken Instagram: www.instagram.com/moja_sophie/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/Moja_Sophie Want to feature as a guest? Give your pitch at https://www.sophiemilliken.co.uk/btb to tell me what you’ve got to say.

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