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Quietly Disruptive

Quietly Disruptive

Becky Benfield-Humberstone 67 Episodes Sep 17, 2026

Quietly Disruptive is a business podcast for founders, entrepreneurs, and small business owners who want to build things differently, without the usual hustle and noise. Hosted by multi-award-winning business coach Becky Benfield-Humberstone, the show blends practical strategy with honest conversations about mindset, boundaries, and sustainable growth. Each week alternates between short episodes on mindset and identity work, and longer interviews with founders who've built their own way. It's aimed particularly at women in business, creative founders, coaches, and freelancers who want to create impact and freedom on their own terms.

Episodes

4 ways to hear your own thinking and voice again
4 ways to hear your own thinking and voice again Sep 17, 2026 750 When was the last time you had a thought that was entirely your own, one that wasn't shaped by something you'd just read, listened to, or scrolled past?That's what today's episode is about. I share 4 simple options to help you create the space for your own thinking to rise to the surface, and not one of them involves meditation or anything that ties you up in knots.In this epis
You already have the answer: hearing it in a noisy world
You already have the answer: hearing it in a noisy world Sep 15, 2026 780 September arrived like a tsunami. The inbox filled up, the to-do list doubled, and suddenly it feels like everyone has a plan except you.When everything gets loud, the instinct is to consume more and reach outward for someone else's certainty as it feels safer than sitting with your own uncertainty. But what if that instinct is the exact opposite of what you actually need right now?In this ep
3 ways to measure the progress you can't see
3 ways to measure the progress you can't see Sep 10, 2026 1076 If you've been showing up, doing the work, having the conversations, and it still feels like nothing is moving, this episode might change what you're looking at.The problem when you're in the marvellous middle isn't the work but how to know whether it's working. Most founders are tracking the wrong things, and it's making the silence feel worse than it needs to.In thi
The marvellous middle: why the silence isn't what you think it is
The marvellous middle: why the silence isn't what you think it is Sep 8, 2026 817 There's a part of building a business that nobody wants to talk about. Not the starting, that gets all the limelight, but the middle bit, the part where you've done the work, been consistent, and it feels like nothing is happening.Most founders call it the messy middle. I call it the marvellous middle, and I think understanding why might change how you experience everything that comes af
How to find the small things that matter in your business
How to find the small things that matter in your business Sep 3, 2026 1474 Knowing the small things matter is one thing. Knowing where to actually find them, and use them, in your business is another. That's what today's episode is all about.I walk you through 5 specific places to look and use the small things to help create a business that creates a feeling and experience, not just looks great. In this episode, you'll hear:The five touchpoints where the s
The small things are the disruption
The small things are the disruption Sep 1, 2026 980 Before diving into the big autumn plans and the Q4 energy that September always brings, I want to start somewhere smaller. I think the things that actually make the biggest difference in your business are rarely the big visible things, but instead are the small, almost invisible ones that nobody asked you to do but that people absolutely feel when they are there.Those tiny moments are where trust
Proudly absurd: a conversation with Maddy and Iain at Bewilderbeest
Proudly absurd: a conversation with Maddy and Iain at Bewilderbeest Aug 25, 2026 3049 What happens when a skiing accident, a drawing of a wildebeest, and a pair of floppy antlers all collide? You get one of the most joyful, proudly absurd businesses I've ever had on this podcast.Maddy and Iain are the husband-and-wife team behind Bewilderbeest, a greeting card and gift brand stocked in National Trust, Waterstones, and Fortnum & Mason. Built from a kitchen table with no ind
How to figure out what's actually standing in your way
How to figure out what's actually standing in your way Aug 20, 2026 922 Giving yourself permission sounds simple. Knowing what to do with it afterwards is where most founders get stuck, because the moment you say "I'm doing it," that's exactly when everything you've been avoiding decides to show up at once.That's what today's episode is about, and it's more practical than you might expect.In this episode, you'll hear:What&a
If you're waiting for permission to do the thing, this is what you need to hear
If you're waiting for permission to do the thing, this is what you need to hear Aug 18, 2026 763 If you've got an idea tucked away in a notebook, a website sitting in drafts, or a version of your business that you've been carrying around for months or even years but haven't done anything with yet, this episode is going to ask you a question you might not be ready for.There's a reason you haven't done it yet, and it's probably not the one you think.In this episode
Changing the world one bottle at a time: a conversation with Louis Watkins
Changing the world one bottle at a time: a conversation with Louis Watkins Aug 11, 2026 1973 What happens when a 19-year-old sitting at his dining room table during lockdown, struggling with anxiety he didn't yet have a name for, decides to turn his own mental health journey into a skincare brand that is changing how men think about taking care of themselves?That's Louis Watkins' story, and it's one of those conversations that will make you rethink what it takes to bui
What happens when it does work: a guided visualisation
What happens when it does work: a guided visualisation Aug 6, 2026 942 What if you could visit the version of your life where everything you've been holding back from has already worked, walk around inside it, notice every detail, and come back knowing exactly what you're building towards?That's what this episode does. It's one that is meant to be experienced, not just heard. (and top tip: save this one for a moment when you can be fully in it, be
What If It Does Work? The Question Every Founder Needs to Ask
What If It Does Work? The Question Every Founder Needs to Ask Aug 4, 2026 955 Every founder knows the question: What if it doesn't work? It arrives uninvited, feels heavy, and has a way of closing things down before they've even had a chance to start.But what if there's a different question, one that opens everything up instead?In this episode, you'll hear:A personal story about the moment this question nearly stopped me from stepping into coaching, and

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