Making It. My Business.

Heather Leary
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Ever gone from feeling like an absolute CEO to wondering what on earth you were thinking — in about five seconds flat? Same. You're in the right place. Making It. My Business. is the podcast where female founders get properly honest about what it's really like to build a business as a woman. The highs, the lows, the juggling act, and all the unspoken bits in between that everyone's going through but nobody's talking about. Real conversations. Real founders. No highlight reel. Hosted by Heather — founder of Salt & Chalk Studio, brand and website designer for female founders, and firm believer that building a business is one of the wildest rides you'll ever take. New episodes coming soon. Come and find me on Instagram @saltandchalkstudio and at saltandchalk.co.uk

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    Ep 4: Vicki Chisholm — Thirty Years in Wellness, One Lesson That Changes Everything

    Vicki has spent thirty years in the wellness world. Massage training in Thailand, personal training, health coaching and then re-qualifying as a PT at 49, just because she wanted to. But the most important thing she’s learned has nothing to do with fitness. In this episode Vicki shares her path from massage therapist to health coach, how her own experience of Thalassemia, an underactive thyroid and perimenopause shaped the work she does with women on stress, fatigue and burnout, and why she wishes she’d trusted herself sooner. We talk about getting comfortable on camera, the compound effect of tiny daily habits, why boundaries need a bit of flexibility, and what it means to build a business that fits around real life, including a new puppy and a converting her garage to a gym. If you’ve ever thought about paring things back and doing less but better, this one’s for you. In this episode: Thirty years in wellness — Vicki’s winding pathHow her own health shaped the work she does with womenRe-qualifying as a PT at 49 — why not?The compound effect of small daily habits in health and businessGetting comfortable on video, selling and showing up onlineParing it back — doing only what you enjoy and can sustainWhy you can’t read the label from inside the jarMaking It. My Business. is hosted by Heather, founder of Salt & Chalk Studio. Find me on Instagram @saltandchalkstudio Find Vicki at https://www.centred.coach/ and https://www.instagram.com/strongandcentred.coach/

    Ep 4: Vicki Chisholm — Thirty Years in Wellness, One Lesson That Changes Everything

  2. Oct 21

    Ep 3: Nicola Joyce — Team Niche, Playing The Long Game & No Regrets

    Nicola Joyce has been freelancing in some form since 2004. That’s a lot of dry spells, platform changes, difficult clients, and hard-won lessons — and she’s still here, still going, still sea swimming before most of us have had our first coffee! But getting here wasn’t always steady. In this episode Nicola shares the honest story of building a niche copywriting business in the fitness and wellness world — the divorce that forced her to rebuild from scratch, the months when every lead stalled at once, and why specialising in one industry turned out to be her biggest strength. We talk about pricing yourself, proactive outreach, the Sunday planning ritual that keeps her sane, and why getting in the right rooms still matters even after two decades of freelancing. Whether you’re just starting out or years into the juggle, this one is full of the kind of honest, practical encouragement you won’t find in a business book. In this episode: From journalism to copywriting — Nicola’s winding pathWhy she’s firmly team niche (and why it works)Divorce, relocation and rebuilding income on her ownThe months when every lead went quiet — and what she did nextSystems, Sunday planning and staying organised as a freelancerSea swimming, lifting and why sport keeps the business aliveMaking It. My Business. is hosted by Heather, founder of Salt & Chalk Studio. Find me on Instagram @saltandchalkstudio Nicola Joyce - The Fit Writer nicolajoyce.co.uk LinkedIn | Insta Oh and find Kiera the dog at https://www.instagram.com/bigbulldogbestie/

  3. Oct 14

    Ep 2: The 3am Idea — Jade Rideout on Bali, Burnout and Building The Soulful Marketing Co

    Jade Rideout knew she wanted to run her own business from the age of five. Getting there took a few detours — five years in agencies, a London role that looked great on paper and fell apart in ten weeks, and a six-month reset in Bali that changed everything. But getting there was absolutely worth it. In this episode Jade shares the honest story of building The Soulful Marketing Co — the burnout, the self-doubt, the 3am business name revelation, and why she believes marketing should feel good for everyone involved. We talk about pricing, self-worth, the loneliness of freelance life, and why getting in the room — even when it feels audacious — changes everything. Whether you’re questioning your corporate path or knee deep in the freelance juggle, this one will make you feel a lot less alone. In this episode: From agency life to freelancing — Jade’s winding pathLeaving a job after 10 weeks with no plan BThe Bali reset and the 3am idea that became her business namePricing, self-worth and why she ditched hourly billingNetworking, connection and rising by lifting othersRedefining success on your own termsMaking It. My Business. is hosted by Heather, founder of Salt & Chalk Studio. Find me on Instagram @saltandchalkstudio.

    Ep 2: The 3am Idea — Jade Rideout on Bali, Burnout and Building The Soulful Marketing Co

  4. Oct 7

    Ep 1: Georgie Davies — She Swapped Fast Fashion for Slow Living

    Georgie swapped the fast pace of the fashion industry for something altogether slower — and built YogiPod, a brand making beautiful, handmade yoga props with a real lifestyle ethos behind them. But getting there wasn't exactly zen. In this episode Georgie shares the honest story of how she got here — the corporate burnout, the leap, the challenges of running a lean, niche business almost entirely on her own, and why slowing down turned out to be the whole point. We talk about the power of storytelling, building a community from scratch, the reality of handmade and small-scale production, and how face-to-face events changed everything for her business. Whether you're just starting out or knee deep in the juggle, there's something in this one for you. In this episode: From fashion to yoga props — Georgie's journeyThe burnout that changed everythingBuilding a brand around slow, handmade productionCommunity, word of mouth and why events matterManaging growth without losing your mindMaking It. My Business. is hosted by Heather, founder of Salt & Chalk Studio. Find me on Instagram @saltandchalkstudio

  • 4 Episodes

About

Ever gone from feeling like an absolute CEO to wondering what on earth you were thinking — in about five seconds flat? Same. You're in the right place. Making It. My Business. is the podcast where female founders get properly honest about what it's really like to build a business as a woman. The highs, the lows, the juggling act, and all the unspoken bits in between that everyone's going through but nobody's talking about. Real conversations. Real founders. No highlight reel. Hosted by Heather — founder of Salt & Chalk Studio, brand and website designer for female founders, and firm believer that building a business is one of the wildest rides you'll ever take. New episodes coming soon. Come and find me on Instagram @saltandchalkstudio and at saltandchalk.co.uk

Information

  • Creator
    Heather Leary
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Heather Leary

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