A podcast about how business can do better for people, places & planet, one micro business at a time. Join Emily Whitehead, founder of Simply Club & Simply Great Britain, in conversation with small & micro business owners from across the UK, as they transform their lives & communities by building what they love. Hear their magical stories, the good, bad and ugly, to understand how 5.7 million micros are the difference we hope to see in Britain.
Maybe you're a micro owner, hoping to be or simply want to be inspired by stories of the hope & positivity we all need.
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Emily Whitehead, micro business champion & founder of Simply Great Britain
In conversation with Annie Maudling - a micro entrepreneur with over 25 years of stories, experiences & wisdom under her belt. This is just the inspiration you need.
Annie Maudling founded 'On a Wick and a Prayer' over 25 years ago from her frankly stunning village in the Peak District. Her business has evolved, grown and integrated into her family and community while building an outstanding national reputation.
This conversation takes you through a real life micro business experience and how it can build the life you always wanted. Warm, generous and amazing to talk with, Annie shares her philosophy of always helping others who are seeking to create a small, micro business life, to pay it forward where you can and of course, don't wear hats that don't fit!!
This conversation is ideal for any small, micro business owner who wants to be inspired, encouraged and reassured, but it's also ideal for those out there considering a leap to working for yourself or hoping to turn a side hustle into a full time new life.
Please visit Annie's website to see for yourself what she offers. Better still, make a trip to the Peak District soon.
https://onawick.co.uk/
Find out how Simply Club can be by your side all year round as you build a life you love more as a small, micro business owner by visiting: https://www.simplygreatbritain.co.uk/
15 Jan 2026
Deborah Green Wellbeing - a chat to inspire your 2026
I am so excited to finally release this episode with Simply Club member and now friend, Deborah Green. An inspiring yoga teacher with over 2 decades of experience, Deborah undertook a frankly life changing move to the US from the UK and it has unlocked a whole new chapter in her micro business journey.
This conversation is packed full of wisdom and ideas that can help us navigate the world we live in and find ways to exist with grace.
Dive into this in depth conversation and be sure that you will come away changed.
To find out more about Deborah and her work, visit DeborahGreenWellbeing.com (https://www.deborahgreenwellbeing.com/) today.
If you're a micro business owner or planning to be, then find out how we show up for you every day at Simply Club by visiting Simply Great Britain (https://www.simplygreatbritain.co.uk/) today.
8 Jan 2026
Welcome back to 2026!
A Micro Business Life is back after what can only be described as a 'bit of a year or two'. However the stories from micro business Britain have never felt more important as we all try to build lives we love more.
I am more than excited to finally launch some new conversations with small & micro business owners from across the UK who will share their highs, lows and in-betweens. Be prepared to be inspired, moved and uplifted by how these owners are the transformation people and communities want and need.
Conversations are hosted by Emily Whitehead, a micro business owners for more than 20 years and founder of Simply Club and Simply Great Britain. Emily has worked with 1000s of businesses from across the UK using her coaching and consultancy skills using a person centred approach to support owners and managers do business better for people, places & planet.
Find out more about what Emily and her team do over at simplygreatbritain.co.uk.
26 May 2023
In Conversation With Nancy Detchon From Peak Net Web Design
Nancy Detchon has a brilliant story to share - in some ways typical of many a micro business owner but in fact, totally unique and one you may resonate with. From corporate career to chronic condition to a life that truly transforms - it's a great listen.
Sneak insight - Nancy is the powerhouse behind the Simply website! She and I have been in a journey to bring you something special and there are some great insights along the way.
Find Peak Net Web Design in the Simply Directory if you're ready for something new.
3 May 2023
In Conversation With Faith Johnson from EQM CIC - an environmental award scheme that celebrating business & places across the UK
I first met Faith Johnson some 12 years ago and was blown away by her passion, dedication & sheer blast of fresh air she brought into a room. Faith is the MD of the Environmental Quality Mark CIC, based in the Peak District but now starting a new journey across the UK - a very special organisation that allows small and micro businesses to pause long enough to understand their magic, how far they've come and what their place will be in creating a net zero world.
A longer episode than usual (we couldn't stop talking!), this episode is a fascinating insight into the power of micros to impact our race to a more sustainable world, via allotments, chickens & working in your own rhythm.
You can find more information about EQM CIC via the Simply GB Directory on our website.
21 Mar 2023
In conversation with Felicity & David from Hoe Grange Holidays, a multi award winning micro business in Derbyshire.
David has lived all his life at Hoe Grange Farm and his wife and he have created a multi award winning holiday business with a focus on accessibility and sustainability. Recorded in the hot Summer of 2022, Felicity & David have so many inspiring stories to tell about micro business life on their beautiful farm.
20 Feb 2022
In conversation with Caroline Hardeman-Mason - and her inspiring approach to working withs kids and animals.
After many years as a senior leader in education, Caroline took the inspiring decision step away to deliver something completely new for kids who aren't served by education in its traditional form. Now working with children and animals in the Staffordshire countryside, Caroline is able to bring her wisdom and experience to many as they carve their own learning path through life. Today's episode is a fabulous reminder about why purpose is everything.
31 Jan 2022
In conversation with Rachel Smith from The Hut in Eyam in the stunning Peak District.
Rachel transformed her life from a career in corporate finance to running a hugely successful tourism business in the Peak District - all in an effort to find some more time. Today we find out how creating time has made such huge difference to not only her life but those of her guests who visit again and again and again.
23 Jan 2022
In conversation with Nigel Howle, PR and Communications veteran from the Simply Club
Nigel Howle started life in corporate news and has spent the last 10 years or more telling the stories of small business and organisations. Today Nigel shares some of his thoughts about what micro businesses can do to tell a better story.
16 Jan 2022
A conversation with Jamie Summerfield, Copywriter, Journalist & Storyteller
Jamie Summerfield is a copywriter member of the Simply Club. He describes himself as one with a journalist's eye and a storyteller's soul. Today's episode focusses on what makes us tick, what's important about creating a micro business life and how we can find balance.
9 Jan 2022
A conversation with Naila Ahmed - the queen of positivity as well as creativity guru to so many.
Naila Ahmed has an infectious positivity and an uplifting story behind her micro business, London Cushions but as you will find out - there's much more to what she does that just beautiful cushions.
6 Jan 2022
Introducing A Micro Business Life - a podcast about micro business in Britain and how it transforms lives.
A brief introduction to A Micro Business Life - a new podcast shining a spotlight on micro business in Britain. Making up 96% of all UK private business they are often unseen, underfunded and undersold and YET transform lives, communities and our environment.
This podcast is a conversation with micro business owners to inspire, uplift and spotlight the magic that is all around us. There may be great stories, top tips or simply new discoveries to make.
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