Episodes 20
Avg. Duration 10m
Activity Highly Active
Since Aug 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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87%
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About This Podcast

Curious about running a creative business without the chaos? Seasons in Business is your space for building thoughtfully, growing sustainably, and finding a rhythm that actually feels good. I’m Sarah Phelps — designer, printmaker, and founder of letterpress studio Sarah and Maude. And in each episode I’ll be sharing reflections from my own creative journey alongside conversations with inspiring guests. We’ll navigate the ups and downs of business life together, through a seasonal lens that leaves more room to breathe.

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What if growth isn't always about getting bigger?

Jun 10, 2026 11m Transcript

In this episode, I'm exploring the idea of growth in business — and questioning whether getting bigger is always the goal.From defining success on your own terms, to staying small by choice, this is…

Stepping away from the scroll: Rethinking social media

May 27, 2026 15m Transcript

In this episode, I’m reflecting on social media fatigue, online overwhelm, and why I’ve started rethinking my relationship with the constant connection we find at our fingertips.From analogue…

Feeling the fear and doing it anyway

May 13, 2026 8m Transcript

In this episode, I'm getting vulnerable about the ideas I've been holding back on — and how fear has been quietly getting in the way.If you've been hesitating on something you really want to do, this…

Finding a way to begin (when you’d rather be doing something else)

Apr 29, 2026 13m Transcript

In this episode, I’m exploring what’s really going on when we avoid the things we know we need to do. From small admin tasks to bigger, more meaningful projects, the resistance to begin can be…

Planning with the seasons: Finding a gentle 90-day rhythm

Apr 15, 2026 13m Transcript

In this episode, I’m exploring seasonal planning — a gentle way to plan your business by working with the natural rhythm of the year, rather than against it.Building on episode four, where I shared…

Have you ever… Asked everyone else, before asking yourself?

Apr 01, 2026 12m Transcript

In this episode, I’m exploring what happens when we ask everyone else what we should do — before asking ourselves. It’s something many of us do, often without even realising. We look for reassurance,…

Shifting seasons: A brief intermission

Mar 11, 2026 2m Transcript

In this short intermission episode, I’m sharing a quick update as I prepare to move house and studio — and reflecting on how beautifully timed it feels as we approach the shift from winter into…

Work & life: Finding steadiness when the balance shifts

Feb 25, 2026 11m Transcript

In this episode, I’m talking about work-life balance, and what to do when it suddenly shifts. I share practical, gentle strategies I use to stay steady when life or work demands more of my time and…

Taking the fear out of business finances

Feb 11, 2026 9m Transcript

In this episode, I’m talking about business finances — gently. I share the simple routines I use to stay on top of my numbers, and some honest thoughts on money, confidence, and fear — especially as…

Launching a podcast — Lessons from my first ten episodes

Jan 28, 2026 9m Transcript

In this episode, I reflect on the first ten episodes of Seasons in Business and share what I’ve learned about starting and growing a podcast. From early worries and technical challenges to small wins…

Why I don't set business goals in January — and what I do instead

Jan 14, 2026 8m Transcript

January often comes with pressure to set big business goals, start new routines, and feel motivated — but for many of us, the deepest, coldest part of the year is better suited to rest and gentle…

Before what comes next — A gentle winter reflection

Dec 24, 2025 7m Transcript

The end of the year can feel like a whirlwind. December is often a blur of final orders, new year bookings, and festive plans, before we suddenly leap into fresh goals and projects. In this episode,…

Pricing and pressure — Offering discounts as a creative business

Dec 10, 2025 11m Transcript

Discounting can feel like one of the trickiest decisions in a creative business — especially at this time of year, when inboxes and socials are full of sales and “last chance” offers. In this…

Have you ever… Signed up and forgotten to show up?

Nov 26, 2025 9m Transcript

We all do it — sign up for courses, workshops, or resources that promise to solve a problem or spark inspiration… and then never actually do the work. In this episode, I’m exploring why that happens,…

It’s oh so quiet — Moving gently through the slow seasons we don’t choose

Nov 12, 2025 15m Transcript

Welcome back to Seasons in Business with me, designer and printmaker Sarah Phelps.Sometimes, work just… slows down. Enquiries stop coming in, sales quiet, and the studio feels a little too still. In…

What running a slow, seasonal business really means — and why I love it

Oct 29, 2025 14m Transcript

Welcome back to Seasons in Business with me, designer and printmaker Sarah Phelps.In this solo episode, I’m talking about what it really means to run a slow, gentle business — one that moves with the…

3 simple creative mantras I always come back to

Oct 15, 2025 14m Transcript

Welcome back to Seasons in Business with me, designer and printmaker Sarah Phelps.In this solo episode I share three of my favourite mantras — simple phrases that have helped me stay grounded, keep…

From hobby to business — without losing your passion

Oct 01, 2025 13m Transcript

Welcome back to Seasons in Business with me, designer and printmaker Sarah Phelps.In this solo episode, I’m sharing the story of how my love for letterpress printing grew from a hobby into a…

Introducing Seasons in Business

Sep 29, 2025 6m Transcript

Welcome to Seasons in Business with me, designer and printmaker Sarah Phelps.Thanks for joining me for this very first episode, where I introduce myself and the podcast, share a little behind the…

Coming Soon: Seasons in Business (Trailer)

Aug 21, 2025 2m Trailer Transcript

Introducing Seasons in Business — a podcast for creative business owners who want to build something thoughtful and sustainable, at a pace that actually feels good.This podcast is for anyone who…

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How many episodes does Seasons in Business have?

Seasons in Business has published 20 episodes since August 2025, covering topics in Arts, Business.

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