Strings To Your Bow
Welcome to Strings to Your Bow — the podcast that celebrates the real stories, unexpected turns, and unique skills that shape self-employed life.
I’m your host, Chloe Weatherhead — virtual assistant, support expert, and founder of Andiamo Business Assistance, where I provide tailored small business support to freelancers, founders, and the self-employed.
Each week, I sit down with inspiring guests to explore the personal experiences and professional lessons that have added ‘strings to their bow’ — those transferable skills, passions, or turning points that have fuelled their journey. Whether it’s about launching a business, pivoting careers, or finding purpose through challenge, this podcast is about honest conversations, useful insights, and celebrating the power of lived experience.
If you're self-employed, thinking of making the leap, or simply love hearing how people turn their stories into strengths, you're in the right place.
No jargon, no fluff — just support, connection, and inspiration, one conversation at a time.
Episodes
44 episodes
Lynda Merryweather: Be Yourself, Be Kind, Keep It Simple
In this episode of Strings to Your Bow, Chloe sits down with Lynda Merryweather to explore the experiences that shaped her approach to business, leadership and life.From working on a horse yard to leading teams in global travel, Lynda sh...
Gareth James: Useful, Not Perfect: Video Confidence, Change and Showing Up'
In this episode of Strings to Your Bow, Chloe sits down with Gareth James of Clockwork Eye Video, a video marketing trainer and producer, to talk about an unconventional career path, and a deeply personal project that grew out of it.Gare...
Faye Kenny-Broom Creating Memories That Last: Photography, Pets, and Purpose
In this episode of Strings to Your Bow, Chloe chats with photographer Faye Kenny-Broom about creativity, courage, and building a business around the moments that matter most.Faye shares how her early love of storytelling and ima...
Jay Dickinson Human Skills in a Tech World: Marketing, Empathy, and AI
In this episode of Strings to Your Bow, Chloe chats with Jay Dickinson, a marketing strategist with extensive experience on both client and agency sides, and now founder of Ginger Fury. Jay shares how sociology shaped her understanding...
James Longbottom Choosing the Right Shiny Things: Focus in Business & Tech
Feeling overwhelmed by new tech trends? In this episode, James Longbottom shares how to focus on the “shiny things” that actually matter for your business. From AI and automation to building trust with clients, James reveals practical ways to s...
Rosina Horn "Reconnecting Through Story: How Creativity, Courage and Community Shape Purpose"
In this inspiring episode, Chloe sits down with Ros, the founder of Reconnected, a new online magazine built to share uplifting stories and rebuild community connection in Leeds and Bradford.Ros opens up about the life challenge...
Gavin Ingham From the Met to Mindset: How Change and Choice Shape Success
In this inspiring episode, Chloe chats with Gavin Ingham, a business owner, motivational speaker, and financial adviser with an extraordinary story. From his early career in the Metropolitan Police to becoming an international ...
Frances Day - Your Self Worth is Your Self Worth
In this episode of Strings to Your Bow, host Chloe Weatherhead talks to Frances Day, founder of Wise Women and author of Dive in Deep to Climb High. Frances shares her journey from running a marketing agency to blendi...
Work, Life, and What Matters Most: Yvonne Cookson on Family, Fear, and Fulfilment
In this episode of Strings to Your Bow, Chloe is joined by Yvonne Cookson from iThink 365. Yvonne shares her inspiring journey from accountant to tech industry professional and business leader, exploring how personal experiences, resil...
Mike Mandeville - From Burnout to Business Ownership
In this episode of Strings to Your Bow, Chloe Weatherhead talks with Mike Mandeville about his unconventional journey—from working on oil rigs in Abu Dhabi at 14 to the Army reserves, marketing, and ultimately self-employment. Mike sha...
Vienda Maria - Self-Trust, Surrender, and Success: The Mentor's Mindset
In this episode, Chloe speaks with Vienda, founder of The Mentor Training, about turning lived experiences into professional superpowers. From studying psychology to creating a globally recognised mentoring certification, Vienda shares...
Getting Found: David Robertson's Journey to SEO Success
In this episode of Strings to Your Bow, Chloe Weatherhead sits down with marketing mentor and local SEO specialist, David Robertson. David shares how his diverse career path — from the RAF to dentistry and finally into digital marketin...
Nicole Oliver-Beeby - From Founder to New Mum – Creating a Business That Fits Your Life
In this episode of Strings to Your Bow, Chloe Weatherhead is joined by Nicole, founder of BLiB Networking, a thriving community built to support women in business.Nicole shares her journey from launching BLiB in 20...
Jasmine Clarke - Finding Your Zest: From Overwhelm to Organised
In this episode of Strings to Your Bow, host Chloe Weatherhead is joined by Jasmine Clarke, founder of Zest Productivity, senior accredited executive coach, and host of the Productivity with Zest podcast.<...
The Transformation Guide: Nikkola Wright on Building a Life You Love
This week, Chloe sits down with Nikkola Wright, founder of NikkCollab, retreat architect, and business transformation guide. Known as “Boho chic meets grafter”, Nikkola is a mum of four, a big thinker, and someone with an...
Nothing More Scary Than a Solo: Rachel Warren’s Journey to Confidence
In this episode, Chloe speaks with Rachel Warren, a complementary therapist with over 23 years of experience and a long-standing Tropic Skincare mentor. Rachel’s story is one of courage, curiosity, and compassion, sha...
The Power of Quiet Confidence with Kirsty Morris
🎙️ In the final episode of season 4 of Strings to Your Bow, I’m joined by the inspiring Kirsty Morris, a Transformational Coach on a mission to help quiet, shy, and sensitive women shine in loud, fast-paced workplaces.Wit...
Law, Life, and Leading with Empathy: Sarah Barr-Young’s Story
🎙️ In this episode of Strings to Your Bow, I’m joined by the brilliant Sarah Barr-Young, a respected family lawyer based in Harrogate.Sarah leads the Harrogate office of Jones Myers and is known for her calm, cle...
Manu Thomas The Artist in the Clinic: Innovation through Imagination
In this episode of Strings to Your Bow, I’m joined by the incredibly multi-talented Manu Thomas—founder of Pentafold Ltd and CareLearner, dedicated NHS professional, and prize-winning artist.Manu’s story is a brilliant example o...
Victoria Spencer; Authenticity as Your Business Superpower
In this episode of Strings to Your Bow, I’m joined by the wonderful Victoria, whose career has been all about helping people thrive—in schools, in health and wellbeing, and even in government. Now, she’s bringing all of that experience...
Empowering Women Through Movement: The Story Behind Sarah Clough's Vitality Blueprint
In this episode of Strings to Your Bow, I’m joined by the inspiring Sarah Clough—a Pilates teacher, educator, and coach who’s on a mission to help women take charge of their bone health, vitality, and long-term wellbeing.With a ...
Anna Clewlow Full Circle: Passion, Purpose & a Little Bit of Running
In this episode of Strings to Your Bow, I’m joined by the amazing Anna, whose career journey is anything but ordinary—and all the more inspiring because of it.After more than two decades in housing, Anna was suddenly made redund...
Unlocking Your True Self: Psychology, Astrology & Human Design with Laura McDermott
Welcome to Strings to Your Bow, the podcast that celebrates the skills and stories behind the self-employed! I’m your host, Chloe Weatherhead—virtual assistant, support expert, and proud founder of Andiamo Business Assistance, where we...
Dani McCormack - The Power of Resilience Lessons from Dani's Journey
What happens when creativity meets resilience? You get Dani—the multi-talented entrepreneur behind MyVibe VA.After nearly a decade of self-employment, Dani has done it all—from designing dreamy wedding florals to renovating home...
Reclaiming You: From Overwhelm to Empowerment with Alex from Intent Coaching
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you're spinning too many plates? You're not alone—and this episode is for you. 🎧In the final episode of season 1 of Strings to Your Bow, I'm joined by Alex, the powerhouse coach behind Intent ...