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The Social Spod

The Social Spod

By: Kate Courtney-O'Connor
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Welcome to The Social Spod, where in each episode you'll be taken on a journey through the valuable insights of small businesses sharing their stories on the highs and lows of running a business. This podcast is hosted and created by Kate Courtney-O'Connor creator of @socialstreetsmart This podcast host and featuring guests, is provided for informational and educational purposes only. The opinions and thoughts expressed by Kate Courtney-O'Connor and her guests are solely their own and do not represent the views or opinions of any other individuals, professionals, or entities.Kate Courtney-O'Connor Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Don't Mess With the Smoothie Squad: How Cinzia Built a Thriving Brand Against the Odds.
    Mar 7 2025

    In this episode of The Social Spod, we sit down with Cinzia, the founder of The Smoothie Bombs. What started as a way to get nutritious ingredients into her fussy daughter’s diet turned into a thriving business and a passionate community—the Smoothie Bomb Squad!

    Cinzia takes us through her journey, from early struggles and rejections to building a brand that listens to its customers and creates products they love. If you’re looking for an inspiring story of perseverance and innovation in business, this is the perfect episode to tune into—whether you’re on your daily commute or out for a walk.

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    35 mins
  • What's morning radio really like? Capturing authenticity and silencing your inner critic Featuring Leah from Snappy Street Creative.
    Sep 18 2024

    This week on The Social Spod, we’re chatting with Leah from Snappy Street Creative! We had such a blast! Leah’s got a voice that’s made for radio, and she’s all about empowering women through her amazing photography business.

    Join us as she shares stories from her time in morning radio with Kyle & Jackie, MMM, Today FM, and more!

    Leah drops some golden advice on overcoming perfectionism and how to keep showing up for your business. Plus, she gives us the scoop on what makes a podcast truly shine.

    Leah Instagram: @snappystreetcreative



    This podcast is hosted by Kate Courtney-O'Connor. You can follow along on Instagram @thesocialspod.

    Kate's business is ‘Social Street Smart’ and you can find her on Instagram and TikTok @socialstreetsmart

    If you want to go behind the scenes you can find Kate at @katecourtneyoconnor on Instagram and TikTok.

    So many awesome places to connect. If you would like to email kate please email:

    kate@socialstreetsmart.social

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    47 mins
  • Founders Fatigue and Weeding Out the Weirdos. Featuring 'Monday Mojo'.
    Aug 18 2024

    In this week’s episode of The Social Spod, we sit down with the incredible Jo, a powerhouse helping small businesses thrive. Join us as Jo shares her invaluable insights on scaling your business and navigating the common hurdles, including her story on founder’s fatigue.

    From connecting and collaborating with other businesses to the BTS of business growth, Jo has been there, and done that.

    Plus, get ready for some stories one of which is a bit embarrassing but worth the listen!

    If you’re a business owner feeling overwhelmed or just looking for some fresh perspectives, this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable advice. Don’t miss out on Jo’s wisdom!

    Check out more about Jo and her work at www.mondaymojo.co. Tune in now and get your Monday mojo on!

    Insta: @mondaymojo.co


    This podcast is hosted by Kate Courtney-O'Connor. You can follow along on Instagram @thesocialspod.

    Kate's business is ‘Social Street Smart’ and you can find her on Instagram and TikTok @socialstreetsmart

    If you want to go behind the scenes you can find Kate at @katecourtneyoconnor on Instagram and TikTok.

    So many awesome places to connect. If you would like to email kate please email socialstreetsmart@gmail.com


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    32 mins
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