Why I created the Kindly Blunt Live
Kindly Blunt by Helen Bullen
In this episode, Helen shares the story behind Kindly Blunt Live, her in person business event for solo business owners who want straight talking, practical marketing advice without hype, shame, or pressure. Helen talks about her love of live events, how lockdown and her cancer diagnosis put her dream on hold, and the moment that made her realise exactly what kind of event she wanted to create, one where small business owners feel supported, respected, and ready to take action. Kindly Blunt Live Kindly Blunt Live takes place in Guildford, Surrey, on Thursday 4th June. Helen will...
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Your Past Does Not Dictate Your Future
Kindly Blunt by Helen Bullen
In this episode, Helen Bullen talks about why your past does not have to define your future, especially in business. If you have outgrown part of your work, want to change direction, or feel ready to do things differently, this is your reminder that you are allowed to evolve. Helen shares her own journey from osteopath to business mentor and explains why changing course is not failure, but often a smart and necessary step. She also encourages listeners to stop worrying about outside opinions, think practically about what they want, and take action towards building a business that suits their...
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That Internal Voice That is Killing Your Results
Kindly Blunt by Helen Bullen
This episode is all about that voice in your head, the one that kicks off just as you’re about to do something brave. Helen Bullen digs into the internal chatter that talks you out of posting, selling, emailing and taking action — and why letting it run wild is quietly killing your results. Helen shares why that voice shows up, how it tries to keep you safe, and why too much back-and-forth in your head usually ends with you doing nothing at all. This is a straight-talking reminder that your business does not need more overthinking — it needs action. Expect simple,...
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They Don't Need to Get It
Kindly Blunt by Helen Bullen
Do you ever feel frustrated that the people around you don’t really understand what you do in your business? In this episode, Helen talks about a mindset shift that made a huge difference in her own journey. For years she waited for friends and family to understand and support her business, but eventually realised they didn’t need to get it. Instead of looking for approval from people who weren’t in the business world, she focused on backing herself and speaking directly to the people who mattered most — her customers. If you’ve ever felt misunderstood as a business owner,...
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Why did you think you should know how to run a business?
Kindly Blunt by Helen Bullen
In this episode, Helen Bullen explores a question many business owners ask themselves: why do we think we should already know how to run a business? She talks about the pressure to “just know” marketing, sales, and systems — even though most people were never taught these skills. Helen shares why running a business is often much harder than it looks, and how self-doubt and comparison (especially on social media) can make it even tougher. She reminds listeners that learning as you go is completely normal. She also introduces her Set Up and Sell course, a 4-week programme designed to help...
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Failure is only Failure to Try
Kindly Blunt by Helen Bullen
Episode 13 Failure is only Failure to Try Helen Bullen tackles one of the biggest blockers for solo business owners: the fear of failure. Helen reframes “failure” as feedback and learning, and argues the real failure is not taking action at all. If you’ve been delaying a launch, avoiding sales posts, or waiting to feel “ready,” this one is a nudge to move—messily, imperfectly, but consistently. Reframe failure as information. Results—good or bad—give you data you can tweak and improve. Action beats perfection. Perfectionism keeps you stuck; progress comes...
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10:10 Challenge
Kindly Blunt by Helen Bullen
Helen shares the story behind her 10-10 Challenge: an intentionally simple framework built for busy solo business owners who want to make progress without overwhelm. It’s based on 10 days of 10 focused actions per day (mixing business, mindset, and “you” actions), designed to build momentum, confidence, and growth through consistent, doable steps. Link to 10:10 CHALLENGE
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Think for Yourself and Cut the Noise
Kindly Blunt by Helen Bullen
Think for Yourself and Cut the Noise Kindly Blunt Podcast with Helen Bullen There is a lot of noise online telling business owners what they should be doing — especially at the start of the year. In this episode, Helen talks about how that constant advice, opinion, and guilt-based marketing can knock your confidence and stop you taking action altogether. This is a reminder that you’re allowed to think for yourself, choose what works for you, and ignore the rest. You don’t need to copy anyone else’s business, follow every trend, or feel bad for doing things differently. Listen if you...
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How to raise your prices without apology
Kindly Blunt by Helen Bullen
Raising your prices doesn’t require an apology it requires clarity and confidence. In this episode, we talk about how to raise your prices without guilt, fear, or overexplaining. If you’ve been undercharging, hesitating to increase your rates, or worrying about how clients will react, this conversation will help you shift both your mindset and your strategy. You’ll learn how pricing communicates value, why the right clients won’t be scared off by higher rates, and how to confidently own your prices as a business owner. This episode is for service providers, coaches, and...
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You Are in Charge of Your Own Confidence
Kindly Blunt by Helen Bullen
Confidence isn’t something you wait for it’s something you take responsibility for. In this episode, Helen breaks down the myth that confident people are “just born that way” and gets honest about how confidence is actually built: through action, self-trust, and showing up even when it’s uncomfortable. She talks about why relying on external validation keeps you stuck, how fear doesn’t mean you’re failing, and why keeping small promises to yourself matters more than big motivational moments. This is a reminder that no one else can give you confidence and that’s not...
info_outlineIn this episode, Helen shares the story behind Kindly Blunt Live, her in person business event for solo business owners who want straight talking, practical marketing advice without hype, shame, or pressure.
Helen talks about her love of live events, how lockdown and her cancer diagnosis put her dream on hold, and the moment that made her realise exactly what kind of event she wanted to create, one where small business owners feel supported, respected, and ready to take action.
Kindly Blunt Live
Kindly Blunt Live takes place in Guildford, Surrey, on Thursday 4th June.
Helen will be joined by Teresa Heath-Waring, Emma Donnelly and Sally Wilkinson for a day of honest advice, practical support, real business stories and useful action steps.
No hype. No pressure. Just straight talking help for small business owners who want to build a business they love.
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Grab your Kindly Blunt Live ticket:
https://helenbullen.kartra.com/page/KINDLYBLUNTLIVE