Welcome to 'Own Your Time', the podcast for ambitious solopreneurs who are navigating the challenges of motherhood whilst pursuing their entrepreneurial dreams. Get ready to harness your most precious asset - your time - with intention, enabling you to create a life and business that thrives in simplicity, ease and joy.
I'm your host, Sarah Stewart, Glasgow-based time management coach. My approach combines the wisdom of traditional time management strategies with the transformative power of mindfulness. My commitment is to help you get more time for the things that really matter.
In each episode, we'll dive into the key elements of conscious time management, mindfulness, intentional living and the dynamics of running a small business. Join me as we explore practical strategies to overcome time constraints, manage stress and make intentional choices that align with your goals and aspirations.
If you are ready to ditch the hustle culture and overwhelm, and instead embrace peaceful productivity; you are in the right place. Subscribe to 'Own Your Time' now.
The Reluctant Capitalist: Building a Business Without Selling Your Soul with Marisa Guthrie
In this episode of Own Your Time, Sarah Stewart sits down with anti-capitalist business coach and upcoming author of The Reluctant Capitalist, Marisa Guthrie, for a radical conversation about redefining success, time and what it means to do business differently.
Together, they unpack how small business owners can operate within capitalism without perpetuating harmful systems, why scaling small can be a bold and values-aligned choice and how ethical pricing, mindful marketing and time reclamation are not just buzzwords but revolutionary acts.
If you've ever questioned the hustle, resisted bro-marketing tactics or wondered how to build a business that feels good, this conversation is your permission slip to opt out of the grind and into something more sustainable.
What we cover:
The philosophy behind anti-capitalist coaching and why it's not anti-money
How Marisa's values-led path from philosophy grad to purpose-driven entrepreneur unfolded
The power of pricing ethically: balancing fairness, sustainability and self-worth
Marketing without manipulation: what it means to dissolve shame instead of amplify it
Why time is your most fragile resource and how to stop spending it on the wrong things
The radical act of scaling small and honouring your energy
How solopreneurs can build intentional ecosystems that support equity and collective care
The rise of the reluctant capitalist and why this business model is the future
Resources and links:
Marisa's Website: https://marisaguthriecoaching.co.uk/
Substack Newsletter: The Reluctant Capitalist on Substack https://substack.com/@marisaguthrie
FREE Masterclass: Fair & Fearless Pricing https://marisaguthriecoaching.co.uk/free-masterclass-ethical-fair-fearless-pricing
Time stamps:
00:00 – Welcome + The problem with hustle culture
02:00 – What anti-capitalist coaching really means
05:00 – Marissa's journey from philosophy to purpose-led business
08:30 – Why time, not money, is your most fragile resource
13:30 – Buying back your time: the true solopreneur dream
17:45 – Ethical pricing: balancing fairness and fearlessness
24:30 – How resourced businesses can do more good
30:00 – Shame-free marketing: what needs to change
38:00 – The rise of the solopreneur as the new standard
41:00 – Marissa's book The Reluctant Capitalist and what to expect
46:00 – Final words + quickfire "Time Crunch" round
About Sarah:
I'm your host, Sarah Stewart, Glasgow-based time management expert. My approach combines the wisdom of traditional time management strategies with the transformative power of mindfulness. My commitment is to help you get more time for the things that really matter.
If you are ready to ditch the hustle culture and overwhelm, and instead embrace peaceful productivity; you are in the right place.
Sarah's Links:
Get More Time Course (Self-Study):
This course is for the successful solopreneur or small business owner, and it lays out the steps you need to take so you can get more time for the things that really matter.
https://www.sarahstewart.co.uk/get-more-time-course
FREE Time Audit Workbook:
Where I share my framework to audit your time, so you can get more time for the things that really matter
https://www.sarahstewart.co.uk/timeauditworkbook
15 Oct 2025
S2, Ep22: Work-life balance, time pressures and pivoting with Kat Wong
Episode Summary:
What if you could build a meaningful, impactful career without sacrificing your time, your health or your sanity? In this powerful episode, Sarah is joined by Kat Wong, a multi award-winning broadcaster whose career has spanned the BBC, Apple and now her own platform, Oh Yeah, supporting mid-career professionals navigating change.
From hitting the “pips” live on air to leading international teams, Kat shares what decades in high-pressure, time-sensitive roles have taught her about boundaries, leadership and working with intention. This is a must-listen for anyone feeling stretched thin, curious about career pivots or seeking permission to protect their time.
In this episode, we cover:
Kat’s 30-year journey from radio to tech to solopreneurship
What it really felt like to work in live broadcasting - and how it shaped her relationship with time
Pivoting into a global role at Apple and managing work across multiple time zones
How she created a “broadcast critical” mindset for managing urgency and protecting boundaries
The power of leading with intention and modelling work-life balance for your team
What Kat’s learned about guilt, clarity and saying no with confidence
The somatic (mind-body) connection to decision-making and burnout
Why she built Oh Yeah - a platform and seasonal guide for experienced but time-poor professionals exploring what’s next
Resources & Links:
Visit: thisisohyeah.com
Follow Kat on Instagram → @this.isohyeah
Sarah’s Time Management Tips & Tools → Explore here (https://www.sarahstewart.co.uk/)
About Sarah:
I'm your host, Sarah Stewart, Glasgow-based time management coach. My approach combines the wisdom of traditional time management strategies with the transformative power of mindfulness. My commitment is to help you get more time for the things that really matter.
If you are ready to ditch the hustle culture and overwhelm, and instead embrace peaceful productivity; you are in the right place.
1 Oct 2025
S2, Ep21: Digital detox with Florence Achery
Retreat Like It’s 1999: Digital Detox for Real Life with Florence from Yoga Retreats and More
What if your business grew because you put your phone down? In this conversation with Florence, founder of Yoga Retreats and More, we talk about digital detoxing without ditching your ambition. Florence runs “Retreat Like It’s 1999” weekends in Cumbria, where guests switch off, sink into nature and remember what it feels like to be fully present. No doomscrolling. No ping-induced panic. Just connection, breath and a proper night’s sleep.
We dig into my love-hate relationship with technology, what actually happens when you go off-grid for a couple of days and how to set healthier boundaries with your phone when you still need to run a business (and keep the kids alive).
What you’ll learn
Why social media is designed to keep you hooked and how to get your power back
What a digital detox retreat really looks like
Simple swaps that improve sleep tonight
How to work in focused sprints without your phone calling the shots
Marketing without social media: what’s working for Florence
A gentle starter plan for your first phone-free afternoon
Resources & mentions
Florence’s website: https://yogaretreatsandmore.com
Retreats in Cumbria: “Retreat Like It’s 1999” (check dates on site)
Time techniques mentioned: Pomodoro (20–25 minute focus blocks), phone in another room
Tool swap: a basic alarm clock for your bedside table
Try this mini digital detox
Pick one evening this week = phone-free.
Move your charger out of the bedroom and set a “down tools” time.
Choose two specific windows to check social apps (not all day).
For deep work: notifications off, phone in another room, 25-minute sprint, 5-minute rest/stretch.
Work with me
If you’re craving a calmer calendar and a business that doesn’t demand your weekends, I can help you build simple systems and kinder rhythms that actually stick. See ways we can work together below.
Your Next Steps:
Work with Me: https://www.sarahstewart.co.uk/links
Self study course, Get More Time: https://www.sarahstewart.co.uk/get-more-time-course
Get my free Time Audit workbook: https://www.sarahstewart.co.uk/timeauditworkbook
Connect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/sarahstewart.co.uk and https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahstewartglasgow
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