Unconventional Business Podcast

Siobhan Fox
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This is your place for real stories of real people growing their businesses in the real world. Most of us are neurodivergent in some way, but everyone is welcome. This is the place for the rule-breakers, the narrative-dismantlers and those who just want to forge their own unique path in the world. You will find no ‘do it my way’ or six steps to six figures BS here. My guests and I will offer guidance that allows you to take just the bits you like and feel good for you, and easily apply them to your business. Join me on this journey and together, let’s do business differently.

  1. Mini ep 14: How to stay ahead when life is lifing

    6d ago ·  Bonus

    Mini ep 14: How to stay ahead when life is lifing

    How do you stay in business long‑term when things keep changing, clients disappear, and life keeps “lifing” – without constantly feeling blindsided? I recently celebrated 7 years in business and thought: what better time to reflect on everything I've learned?! In this mini episode, I dive into Lesson 1 of my Seven Lessons for Seven Years in Business: Adapt or Die. I share the messy, real‑life truth of what it actually takes to stay ahead in business when you’re neurodivergent, juggling life, and trying to build something sustainable that works for you. “The moment you get too comfortable is the moment something is probably about to go t**s up.” I talk about: Why Comfort is a Red FlagHow getting cosy with your current clients and routines can quietly put your business at risk The CEO / Employee / You FrameworkSeeing yourself as three people: CEO you – strategy, sales, directionEmployee you – serving clients and doing the workYou‑you – the human who needs sleep, food, joy, and a lifeSimple Monthly Check‑In QuestionsThe low‑key, high-impact “walk and ponder” questions to keep your head above the parapet: What’s gone really well this month?What’s actually working + where are my clients really coming from?What did I love and want more of – and what do I want less of?Why Social Media Isn’t the Magic BulletRethinking where clients actually come from (spoiler: often not Instagram) and why doubling down on what already works beats chasing shiny tacticsIf you’re running a business and constantly feel one curveball away from everything falling apart, this episode will help you step back, think like a CEO, and build in simple rhythms that keep you adaptable without a giant spreadsheet or a full nervous breakdown. Further resources & links Listen to the full episode -  How do you keep going and stay in business? - for the remaining six lessons on pricing, burnout, boundaries, self‑investment, building your village, and being Marmite not jam: https://open.spotify.com/episode/17edxaFusjfW7mB7G6h1an?si=OTlqFTmaR1OpzC8MAuVjcwConnect with me on LinkedIn for more unconventional, sweary business truths-- Curious to know more? Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhanrfox/Learn more about ADHD business coaching: https://bigpicturebusinesscoach.com/Get in touch: siobhan@revealmarketinguk.com

    6 min
  2. Ep 106: How do you keep going and stay in business?

    6d ago

    Ep 106: How do you keep going and stay in business?

    How do you actually stay in business long‑term without burning out, especially as a neurodivergent, values‑led, self‑employed human? To celebrate seven years in business, I’m sharing seven lessons I've learned the hard way, so you don't have to! The surprising truths, face‑slap moments, and practical mindset shifts that helped me go from crashed‑out corporate employee to building a business that genuinely supports my life (not the other way round). “Work–life balance isn’t something I’m chasing anymore, it’s something I live.” Seven Lessons - The Juicy Deets: 1. Adapt or DieWhy getting too comfortable is risky, how to stay ahead when life is “lifing”, plus the magic CEO / Employee / You framework for checking in on your business. 2. The Real Secret to PricingYour rates must cover all your time: time on the business, time in the business, time off and time out. 3. You Are the Best InvestmentHow therapy, coaching, ADHD/autism discovery and self‑development changed everything for me – and why you can’t “strategise” your way out of unhealed emotional stuff. 4. Becoming Your Own Best BossSpotting where you’ve internalised your worst bosses and turned them on yourself – and why kindness and beats self‑bullying for productivity hands down. 5. It Takes a Village to Raise a BusinessI invite you to think about networking as building your virtual board and finding your people so self‑employment doesn’t feel so lonely. 6. Zero Prizes for BurnoutBoundaries, artificial urgency, capacity‑led planning and the reminder: “You’re saving PDFs, not lives.” 7. Be Marmite, Not JamWhy the most effective marketing is being your weird, sweary, fully‑you self – so the right people feel deeply seen and the wrong ones self‑select out. “In a sea of jam, you need to be Marmite.” If you’re tired of fluffy business advice and want honest, lived‑experience truths about building a sustainable, neurodivergent‑friendly business, this episode will help you redesign how you work so it actually works for your life. Further resources & links Real Hourly Rate Calculator + Loom walkthrough (fix your pricing): https://bigpicturebusinesscoach.com/resources/realhourlyratecalc Related episodes on: fixing your pricing: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1XoawW3tW0q8Y3Fh6MvzG1?si=KXpeUScPTOibikRJurVyuAjust being your damn self in business: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0oqWVt0pCZmrsZiyIo0ir1?si=IDOsO6ILSqSj0bXp6koipgbuilding neurodivergent‑friendly business strategy: https://open.spotify.com/episode/05zZJZylL5CsAJFSAtN0XN?si=oyD0uEX9RsuGgj0HsCsvegConnect with me on LinkedIn for more “unconventional business” conversations and behind‑the‑scenes shares! Curious to know more? Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhanrfox/Learn more about ADHD business coaching: https://bigpicturebusinesscoach.com/Get in touch: siobhan@revealmarketinguk.com

    25 min
  3. Mini-ep 13: Can you hold the tension?

    May 27 ·  Bonus

    Mini-ep 13: Can you hold the tension?

    Can you love your life but still feel overwhelmed? Let’s talk about holding the tension. 🤔Tag / share this with someone who needs to hear this!Here's your permission slip: It’s totally okay to feel both gratitude and overwhelm at the same time. As someone with an AuDHD brain, I often find myself in that all-or-nothing mindset. I'm grateful for my life, but goddamn is it a lot sometimes!!What if it’s possible to hold space for both feelings at the same time?I love my kid and my business, but there are days when it feels like too much for one person to handle. What I've learned is it’s about recognising those moments of overwhelm without letting them mean a bunch of stuff about yourself and your life.So, how can we tune into those signals? It might be as simple as taking a deep breath or stepping outside for a moment (even if it feels like the only answer is to escape to the Bahamas for a week!)Remember, it’s a-okay to ask for help and make small adjustments to ease the load. How do you hold that tension? Comment on the ep or drop me an email. I'd love to know if this resonates! ----- Curious to know more? Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhanrfox/Learn more about ADHD business coaching: https://bigpicturebusinesscoach.com/Get in touch: siobhan@revealmarketinguk.com

    5 min
  4. Mini-ep 12: Are you top-down or bottom-up?

    May 20 ·  Bonus

    Mini-ep 12: Are you top-down or bottom-up?

    Are you a big picture thinker or all about the details? Let’s dive into how these processing styles shape our problem-solving... Share this with someone who needs to hear this! In our latest mini episode of the Unconventional Business Podcast, we explore the concepts of top-down and bottom-up processing. For many neurodivergents folks, our approach to problem-solving can vary greatly from "the norm." Where top-down processing starts with a big idea, bottom-up processing focuses on absorbing details first. This can be a real strength and allow us to spot detail others miss, but it can also be a lot! Taking in lots of data can lead to sensory overwhelm for those of us who process the world differently. Take 5 minutes out of your busy day today and discover how recognising your processing style can empower your decision-making and help manage sensory overload. It’s not just about being able to do more stuff; it’s about understanding how your brain naturally operates. I’d love to hear your thoughts! Have you noticed this in your life? How could switching approaches make things easier for you? ----- Curious to know more? Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhanrfox/Learn more about ADHD business coaching: https://bigpicturebusinesscoach.com/Get in touch: siobhan@revealmarketinguk.com

    6 min
  5. Mini-Ep 11 - What do you need right now?

    May 13 ·  Bonus

    Mini-Ep 11 - What do you need right now?

    What do you really need in your business right now? 🤔 Let’s get real and raw and talk about those challenges! I want to here from YOU!! After an unbelievable FOUR YEARS of the Unconventional Business Podcast, I’ve realised it’s YOU who inspires me when I go off track (I am an ADHDer, after all!). Every time I hit a wall with my production schedule, your wonderful messages pull me back in and fire me up to get going again. One recent message slapped me in the face: a listener shared how this very podcast helped them grow from zero to a four-figure income in just months! 🎉 This is such a great reminder that our individual experiences and differences matter. Let’s face it: traditional business advice isn’t for everyone, especially for those of us with ADHD or different neurotypes. For me, it’s about leaning into your strengths and finding ways to sidestep challenges. So as a business owner, what’s the biggest challenge you’re facing right now? What’s keeping you up at night? I want to build my library of affordable resources to actually help you, rather than pumping out the same generic advice that doesn’t work for brains like ours. Let me know what's driving you nuts in your biz right now, and let’s figure it out together. Leave a comment on this episodeEmail me: ⁠siobhan@revealmarketinguk.com⁠Check out my existing affordable resources (mentioned in the ep) here: https://bigpicturebusinesscoach.com/resources

    6 min
  6. Mini Ep 10 - Are you giving too much away?

    May 6 ·  Bonus

    Mini Ep 10 - Are you giving too much away?

    Ever wondered if you’re giving too much away in your business? 🤔 Share this ep with a fellow business owners who needs to hear this! In today’s episode, I’m talking about that fine line between sharing value with your audience and giving everything away for free. It’s a common debate: should you hold stuff back or give it all away in your content? Here’s my take on this: when you share your insights, perspective and thinking, it’s not about giving away your expertise for free; it’s about offering your audience a taste - and earning their trust. The real value exchange happens when someone pays for your personalised attention and service. You’re not just sharing knowledge with them at this point; you’re helping them solve their specific problems, with solutions tailored to their needs. For me, it's about helping others while also ensuring I meet my business goals. You can do both! What’s your perspective on this? Let me know in the comments...! ----- Curious to know more? Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhanrfox/Learn more about ADHD business coaching: https://bigpicturebusinesscoach.com/Get in touch: siobhan@revealmarketinguk.com

    6 min
  7. Episode 105: Is AI Making Us Less Creative?

    Apr 29

    Episode 105: Is AI Making Us Less Creative?

    Is AI making us less creative – especially us neurodivergent folks who might use it just to get through daily life? I’m joined by Hari Patience-Davies for this meaty episode. Hari is a storytelling coach who helps people improve their public speaking and presentations. We originally connected on LinkedIn and immediately got into a big, uncomfortable question: Is AI making us less creative? In this ep of the podcast, we talk about shame, late-diagnosed ADHD and autism, school trauma (hello, horrible art teachers), perfectionism, and the slippery slope of how easy it becomes to outsource our creativity and critical thinking to tools that were meant to “save us time”.  Hari shares why she refuses to hand her writing voice over to AI, as well as the situations she happily uses tech for efficiency elsewhere. We also look at what happens when students and graduates lean on AI to write and research for them, what that might mean for the workplace, and how to use AI intentionally without losing the skills that actually matter to you. We cover: Why storytelling is a learnable skill, not a magical talentHow early criticism such as “you’re bad at drawing” can create a lifelong identity that looks like: “I can’t draw.”ADHD, autism, and the perfectionist gap between the idea in your head and what actually comes outHari’s experiments with AI-written LinkedIn posts – and why they all started to sound the sameStudies suggesting heavy AI use can erode writing and critical thinking skills in studentsThe difference between using AI for efficiency vs. outsourcing your core creativityPhones, social media, and why today’s teens often say they wish they’d never had a smartphoneThis episode is part therapy session, part tech-ethics chat, and part love letter to human creativity! Leave a comment and let me know what you're taking away from this ep - and please follow us and share the pod with someone else who needs to hear this message! Find out more about Hari: LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrietpatience/⁠Website: ⁠www.13-times.com⁠Newsletter: ⁠bit.ly/13x-email⁠-- Step into Siobhan's Unconventional World Connect with Siobhan on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhanrfox/⁠Learn more about ADHD business coaching: ⁠https://bigpicturebusinesscoach.com/⁠Get in touch: ⁠siobhan@revealmarketinguk.com

    40 min
  8. Mini-ep 9: What If You Treat Yourself Like A Plant?

    Apr 29 ·  Bonus

    Mini-ep 9: What If You Treat Yourself Like A Plant?

    Is your environment helping or hindering you right now? 🤔 Share this ep with someone who needs to hear this! So often, we forget how much our surroundings affect our well-being. Recently, I spent a weekend repotting my houseplants—they were pot-bound, struggling to thrive. 🌱 Just like those plants, we sometimes have just about enough to stay alive but don’t truly flourish in our environments. Are we in the right space? Do we have what we need to grow? I thought about this a lot as I repotted my plants, and felt deep satisfaction in giving them the space and support they needed to thrive. 🌿 Think of yourself: Are you getting enough sunlight, support, and care? If you need a change in your environment, it's important to think about nudging your comfort zone, not jumping into something too big too quickly (plants don't like to go into too big a pot too quickly, after all!) Let’s challenge ourselves gently! What’s one small nudge you can make this week? Join me next week for more ramblings and analogies from daily life! ----- Curious to know more about my work coaching ADHD business owners? Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhanrfox/Learn more about ADHD business coaching: https://bigpicturebusinesscoach.com/Get in touch: siobhan@revealmarketinguk.com

    5 min
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This is your place for real stories of real people growing their businesses in the real world. Most of us are neurodivergent in some way, but everyone is welcome. This is the place for the rule-breakers, the narrative-dismantlers and those who just want to forge their own unique path in the world. You will find no ‘do it my way’ or six steps to six figures BS here. My guests and I will offer guidance that allows you to take just the bits you like and feel good for you, and easily apply them to your business. Join me on this journey and together, let’s do business differently.

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