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The Working For Me Podcast

The Working For Me Podcast

Sophie Biggerstaff 111 Episodes Oct 20, 2026

Working For Me is a podcast aimed at high-achieving entrepreneurs who want to build a business and a life that truly works for them. Hosted by Sophie Biggerstaff, an Anti-Hustle Business Mentor, it explores the transition from corporate employment to entrepreneurship and the realities of running an online business. Each episode features honest conversations, real entrepreneur stories, and practical strategies for achieving better work-life balance. The show encourages listeners to define their own version of success and build a business they genuinely enjoy, rather than one that simply demands their time.

Episodes

I'm Starting Over Without A Plan: Signs You've Outgrown Your Life & How To Navigate Change
I'm Starting Over Without A Plan: Signs You've Outgrown Your Life & How To Navigate Change Oct 20, 2026 34:18 I just gave up the stable home I've had for the past 2 years, packed everything up into three suitcases, and left without a plan, with no idea where I'd be living two weeks later. If you're feeling stuck in life, wondering whether you've outgrown your life, or standing at the edge of a big change with no roadmap, this episode is for you. I'd built a life on Koh Phangan, Thailand, that looked good
5 Rules That Saved Me From Entrepreneur Burnout
5 Rules That Saved Me From Entrepreneur Burnout Oct 6, 2026 20:16 I burned out three times building my business - once while I was bedbound for 12 weeks in Bali, even though I was making a consistent 5- 7k per month.I set myself five rules I now live by so it never happens again because burnout is preventable. In fact, the cure to burnout is prevention.In this episode of Working For Me, I'm sharing the five non-negotiable rules I built my business around after m
How to Create an Action Plan for Any Business Idea You Have
How to Create an Action Plan for Any Business Idea You Have Sep 29, 2026 09:51 A client came to me last month with fifteen different lead magnet ideas for her personal training business - and not a single plan to launch any of them. That gap is what this episode is about: how to create an action plan that turns an idea into something live in your business.I walk through the exact process I use with clients to get an idea out of their head and into a working part of their bus
I Was Bedbound In Bali For 12 Weeks - Because I Didn't Set Boundaries In My Online Business
I Was Bedbound In Bali For 12 Weeks - Because I Didn't Set Boundaries In My Online Business Sep 22, 2026 18:46 I didn't set boundaries in my first couple of years of running an online business - and I ended up bedbound in Bali for 12 weeks.That's what happens when you say yes to every client, every opportunity, and every "quick call" that doesn't actually align with what you want. Slowly, it compounds, and one day, before you know it, your body will make the decision to say no for you.This episode is the f
Why I Stopped Posting On Instagram And Started Marketing Where I Consume
Why I Stopped Posting On Instagram And Started Marketing Where I Consume Sep 15, 2026 17:51 You DO NOT have to post on Instagram to have a successful online business. This is the biggest content marketing strategy myth out there on the internet right now. Too many aspiring entrepreneurs never start an online business because they’re scared of posting on instagram and don’t know how else to create a content marketing strategy for their business.What if we took Instagram out of your conten
Time Blocking Doesn't Work For My ADHD Brain - Here's What Does
Time Blocking Doesn't Work For My ADHD Brain - Here's What Does Sep 9, 2026 19:02 Search for a to-do list for ADHD, and you'll probably find generic templates and advice that aren’t built for your specific brain - because let’s be honest - all brains, especially neurodivergent brains, are ALL different. My brain does not work well with the structure of time-blocking or self-imposed deadlines, so I had to create my own system to manage my energy, not time, to keep myself product
Everything I Had To Unlearn From My 9-5 When I Became An Entrepreneur
Everything I Had To Unlearn From My 9-5 When I Became An Entrepreneur Sep 1, 2026 20:57 If you quit your 9-5 to start an online business after corporate burnout. These entrepreneur mindset shifts NEED to be taken seriously, or you’ll risk creating yourself another job.I spent twelve years managing a $380 million fashion business and presenting strategy to some of the industry's biggest boards, and none of it prepared me for the entrepreneurial mindset shift I would have to make to ru
Stop Running Your Business "The Right Way" - Make It "Work For You" Instead
Stop Running Your Business "The Right Way" - Make It "Work For You" Instead Aug 25, 2026 15:35 I almost scrapped this podcast entirely because doing what I love had stopped working for me, so this week I threw out the script and just started talking.This episode of my newly re-branded podcast Working For Me (formerly The Freedom Method) is about authentic branding, and why how you market your business matters more than what a generic online business marketing strategy tells you to do. I'd b
Do the Scary Thing! Step Out of Your Comfort Zone To Be Seen In Business With Alya Annabi
Do the Scary Thing! Step Out of Your Comfort Zone To Be Seen In Business With Alya Annabi Aug 16, 2026 46:45 Fear of public speaking or being seen doesn't disappear before you start; it disappears because you start! To overcome your fears of being seen, you’re going to need to step outside your comfort zone.This episode is all about why stepping out of your comfort zone to gain visibility in business comes down to taking action and using your voice. To discuss this, I'm joined by Alya Annabi, TEDx speake
Stop Letting Fear Of Failure Hold You Back From Starting An Online Business!
Stop Letting Fear Of Failure Hold You Back From Starting An Online Business! Aug 9, 2026 15:30 I waited 3 years before starting an online business for myself, despite having an idea for one. For 3 years, I told myself “I don’t have time”, “I don’t have enough money”, “I have to wait until I’m ready”. When in reality, I had a huge fear of failure.In this episode, I give you some real talk about the real reason why so many aspiring entrepreneurs never take the first action to start an online
Followers DO NOT Equal Community - This Is What Real Community Building Looks Like! With Liz Rivas
Followers DO NOT Equal Community - This Is What Real Community Building Looks Like! With Liz Rivas Aug 2, 2026 43:46 Do not make this mistake - just because you have 1000’s followers online does not mean you have built a community!In this episode, we’ll talk about: what does it actually take to build an online community from scratch? And why so much of what gets sold as "community" is actually just not it!My guest today is Liz Rivas, founder of RoamCircle, a female entrepreneur who built a global community app f
3 Unhinged Reasons Why I Quit My 9-5 After Corporate Burnout
3 Unhinged Reasons Why I Quit My 9-5 After Corporate Burnout Jul 20, 2026 22:11 Corporate burnout got me good; now I’m ready to share the crazy stories that led me to quit my 9-to-5 back in 2020.On paper, I had the dream job managing a £380 million fashion business, but internally, I had every classic symptom of burnout, and it nearly broke me! In this solo episode, I reveal the 3 unhinged reasons why I quit my 9-5 to start an online business after I could no longer ignore th

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