5 moments from the podcast that changed my brain chemistry
Release Date: 01/23/2026
How I Prepare For Giving a Talk
Building your Brand
Over the last few years I have been lucky enough to speak at some incredible events including Adobe MAX London (in front of 750 people and Adobe MAX LA. This year I am speaking at Atomicon and OMR Festival in Hamburg. In this episode I share how I prepare for the talks I give. Every talk is different but with the help of public speaking coach Charlotte Lewis who I have previously interviewed on the podcast I have managed to come up with a process that works well for me. If you have done any public speaking I would love to hear your experience, and if there is anything else you...
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The Truth About Professional Jealousy with Hannah Isted and Lois Seco
Building your Brand
Today on the podcast, I've invited two of my closest friends, Hannah Isted and Lois Seco, to chat about another vulnerable topic: dealing with professional jealousy. Last time we spoke, we tackled our fear of success, and this time we are diving into the messy feelings of comparison and envy. I am sure everyone has experienced professional jealousy at some point, and honestly, I feel it pretty regularly. In this episode, we chat about how to extract useful information from your jealousy, why taking action is the best antidote to comparison, and the danger of letting the social media...
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3 Memberships I Love as a Freelancer (and Why They Matter)
Building your Brand
In this solo episode, (recorded in my hotel room in London!) I’m sharing three memberships I’m currently part of and genuinely love; and why I think memberships can be such a powerful way to build community as a freelancer or small business owner. When you run your own business, it can often feel like the people around you don’t fully understand what you do. That’s why finding spaces where people get it can make such a difference; not just for practical advice, but for encouragement, accountability, and support. I talk through three memberships that have supported me in different ways,...
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Form Over Function: Why Your Beautiful Branding Doesn't Work with Melin Edomwonyi
Building your Brand
Today on the podcast, I am chatting about such an important topic: inclusivity and accessibility within branding. I'm joined by my friend and fellow designer to dig into what this actually looks like in practice which is a lot deeper than I realised. We cover so many different aspects of inclusivity and accessibility, from the colours we choose to how we format our emails. I feel like some of these topics could be a whole episode by themselves! The biggest reminder from this conversation is that we are never going to get this stuff perfect 100% of the time. It'a about curiosity and a...
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My Different Income Streams as a Creative Business Owner
Building your Brand
In this solo episode, I’m sharing a transparent look at the different income streams in my business right now. Over the years my work has grown beyond just branding and design clients, and today my income comes from a mix of things; including client work, brand sponsorships, affiliate income, public speaking, teaching, and digital products. Recently Katie Chappell was talking on her instagram about how she actually feels more secure being self-employed than working a traditional job, and it made me reflect on how having multiple income streams has created that same sense of security for me....
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Transforming your business using Big Fish Energy with Hannah Isted
Building your Brand
This episode was recorded live at my first ever Building Your Brand live podcast event. Before my conversation with Gavin Strange, I sat down with one of the most frequent guests on the podcast and my number one business bestie; . Hannah is the founder of HI Communications and author of The Best 90 Days Ever. In this short but powerful conversation we talk about the idea of “Big Fish Energy”; a mindset that has helped both of us go after bigger opportunities in our businesses. We discuss how the concept started as a voice note between friends, how Hannah experimented with embracing...
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How I Hosted My First Live Podcast Event (Debrief + What I Learned)
Building your Brand
Last week, I hosted my first ever live podcast event; recording two episodes in front of a real audience. In this solo episode and debrief, I’m breaking down everything that went into it: from finding the right guest and venue, to selling tickets, securing sponsors, managing logistics, and handling the emotional pressure of hosting something entirely on my own. I share the real numbers, the fears I had (including “what if no one shows up?”), the lessons I learned about marketing, and why I’m already planning the next one; this time in London. If you’re building a brand and wondering...
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Make It Anyway: Live with Gavin Strange on Creativity, Courage & Making For the Joy of it
Building your Brand
In this special live recording, my first ever, I’m joined by director, designer and relentless maker Gavin Strange (Director at Aardman Animations and creator of Jam Factory) for a joyful, honest and deeply inspiring conversation about creativity, consistency and carving out your own path. From building a 25-year personal project alongside a full-time creative career, to teaching himself electronics to build a life-sized virtual pinball machine, Gavin shares what it really looks like to stay creatively alive over decades; not just seasons. We talk about stop-frame animation, side...
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3 Simple Productivity Systems for Creative Business Owners (Without Toxic Hustle Culture)
Building your Brand
In this episode of The Building your Brand podcast I share three simple ways I'm becoming more productive in my business; without slipping into toxic hustle culture. As a creative business owner juggling multiple roles, I have been experimenting with practical systems that reduce friction, minimise distractions, and save time. From using a physical app-blocking device to batch-creating content and building a master business dashboard, these small changes are making a big difference. If you’re spinning lots of plates in your business and want realistic, sustainable ways to create more focus...
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Juggling Multiple Brands with Nikki McWilliams
Building your Brand
Today on the podcast, I am chatting to my friend and voicenote partner in crime Nikki McWilliams. I always find it interesting when people run multiple different brands, and I love to hear how they manage it, how they do it all, and how it all fits together. Nikki not only has a solid personal brand, but she also runs two distinct online shops: one selling her famous biscuit-inspired homewares and another dedicated to stationery. In this episode, we delve into how she keeps it all clear in her head, how she juggles the workload, and how she maintains consistency across different businesses. We...
info_outlineLast week I gave a talk at St Brides Foundation in London about some of the key moments from the podcast that have forever changed my brain chemistry. Today on the podcast I am sharing those moments with you. Hosting this podcast has added value to my business and in fact my life in ways that I never expected. I've listed all of the episodes mentioned so that you can go back and have a listen through for the full conversations.
I hope you find these moments as inspiring as I did! I would love to hear what you think of this episode, and if there have been any moments from the podcast that have stuck in your mind aswell! So please do let me know on Instagram where I'm @lizmmosley or @buildingyourbrandpodcast and I hope you enjoy the episode!
Key Takeaways
- "No" is not the end of the story Each rejection can give you valuable information to improve and come back stronger.
- Fear of success can hold you back more than fear of failure Sometimes we sabotage ourselves not because we're afraid of failing, but because we're afraid of what success might cost us.
- "Should" is the killer of joy When you catch yourself saying "I should do this," you're likely following someone else's path. Replace "should" with "could" to open up possibilities that feel more aligned.
- Expect initial rejection as a learning opportunity. Lean into and welcome rejection as a task of curiosity and information to further your goals
- Stop adding, start subtracting Before adding new habits, projects, or commitments to your plate, ask yourself: "What am I willing to give up to make space for this?"
Episode Highlights
- 2:32 Lesson 1: Kyle Webster's story - "No" is not the end
- 5:15 Lesson 2: Fear of success with Lois Seco and Hannah Istead
- 7:31 Lesson 3: Sophie Cliff - "Should is the killer of joy"
- 9:40 Lesson 4: Kyra Matthews - Expect rejection as your teacher
- 10:57 Lesson 5: Rich Webster - Don't keep adding, take things away
Mentioned in the episode