Best Suleman Podcasts (2025)

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We're taking a short break - we'll be back Thursday 8th January 2025 2:23

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We're taking a short break over the festive period and will be back on Thursday 8th January. We want to take this opportunity to thank all of our amazing guests we've had this year. Also, huge thanks to you, our listeners, for supporting the podcast. Thanks for tuning in each week, sharing episodes and the podcast with others, following and reviewi…

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100!!! Pick your dataviz aggregation by asking: What's the decision? — Featuring Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic & Mike Cisneros 30:15

7d ago30:15

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When it comes to aggregating your data in your charts, it's hard to know what's overkill and what your reader actually needs. Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic and Mike Cisneros have an interesting approach where they want you to start with thinking about your audience and what decisions they need to make based on the chart, and anchor yourself there first. …

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Self Care During Christmas and the Holiday Season 37:48

7d ago37:48

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In this light, uplifting episode, Sarah and Tazmin explore why the holiday season often drains our energy, and how small shifts in mindset can bring the joy back plus easy ways to slow the stress and refill yourself during December. Perfect for anyone who wants a calmer, more enjoyable holiday season without the overwhelm. About 'The SEO Mindset' P…

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What are the 6 human needs SEO's need for career growth? 44:23

17d ago44:23

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What are the six human needs and how do they shape the behaviours, motivation, and growth of ambitious SEOs? In this episode, Tazmin breaks down how these often show up in your role and how understanding these needs can unlock career growth. About 'The SEO Mindset' Podcast Build your inner confidence and thrive. The SEO Mindset is a weekly podcast …

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Eco-Anxiety as a Call to Action: Fossil Fuels, Palestine and the Artivist Path with Tori Tsui 1:06:46

16d ago1:06:46

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“Your eco-anxiety is a sign your humanity is intact. You’re reacting rationally to an irrational world.” In this episode of Power, People & Planet, Kumi Naidoo sits down with climate justice activist, author and musician Tori Tsui (It’s Not Just You) for a profound and unfiltered conversation about the world we’re living in — and the world we must …

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Celebrating Your Wins (No Matter How Small) 43:06

1M ago43:06

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When was the last time you truly celebrated a win? If you're struggling to remember, you're not alone. In this episode, we explore why we often skip straight to the next task without acknowledging our achievements and why that needs to change. Join us as we discuss the reasons we forget to celebrate and more importantly, why celebrating small wins …

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99: You Can Make Better BANs! — Featuring Steve Wexler 21:54

1M ago21:54

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Have you ever thrown a giant number at the top of your dashboard and hoped it did… something? Steve Wexler (yes, the guy who coined the term BAN, or Big Ass Number) joins me to teach you how to turn those big numbers into meaningful, context-rich moments that will make your user celebrate or panic (in a useful way!). Show notes: https://dataviztoda…

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How to Improve your Social Health & Wellbeing with Steve Paine 49:45

1M ago49:45

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How do the people around you make you feel? Energised and supported, or drained and negative? This week, Steve Paine from SISTRIX joins to discuss social health and wellbeing, both at work and in life. We reflect on our recent brightonSEO LIVE recording, share personal experiences, and explore how being intentional about our social circles impacts …

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“Fearless Artivism: The Beauty & Power of Art” | Shilo Shiv Suleman 1:02:14

1M ago1:02:14

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Can beauty become the backbone of a social movement? 🧠✨ In this episode of Power, People & Planet, I sit down with artist and artivist Shilo Shiv Suleman to explore how art, beauty, and fearless imagination turn fear into love, trauma into healing, and streets into living canvases of resistance. From building an “army of fearless” women reclaiming …

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How to embrace change (it doesn't have to be stressful) 43:33

2M ago43:33

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Change is happening faster than ever, and many people feel stretched between global chaos and personal expectations. In this episode, we explore why change feels more overwhelming today and how to navigate it without losing your sense of calm or self. You’ll hear honest reflections, practical grounding tools, and gentle ways to move through uncerta…

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What is Inner Chatter and How it Can Improve Self-Belief? 46:40

2M ago46:40

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We have up to 80,000 thoughts a day, most of them negative and untrue! In this episode, Tazmin and Sarah explore how to quiet your inner critic, boost self-belief, and rewrite your inner chatter. Hear Tazmin’s inspiring story of turning failure into growth and discover four powerful affirmations to start your day with confidence and calm. About 'Th…

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Live Podcast: Social Health is Key to Career Success 1:09:21

2M ago1:09:21

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Do you look after your social health? We all prioritise our physical and mental health, but we often neglect our social health. This week is a special episode. Me, Tazmin and our good friend Jack, recorded a podcast in front of a LIVE audience, where we discussed this very topic. About 'The SEO Mindset' Podcast Build your inner confidence and thriv…

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10 Easy & Actionable Steps to Career Success 28:59

2M ago28:59

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Tazmin brings the BrightonSEO stage to the podcast, as she shares a behind the scenes preview of her upcoming talk, The Mindset for Career Success. She walks listeners through ten key mindset shifts to help them take ownership of their careers, build confidence, and create success on their own terms. This episode is packed with practical insights a…

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The Power of Artivism: Art for Dignity and for the Planet | Thiago Mundano Power, People and Planet 55:30

3M ago55:30

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🔥 In this episode of Power, People and Planet Podcast, Kumi Naidoo sits down with Thiago Mundano — the Brazilian street artist and activist turning waste, ashes, and struggle into art that speaks for the planet. From the streets of São Paulo to the heart of the Amazon, Mundano’s work bridges the worlds of waste pickers, Indigenous defenders, and en…

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Is Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone Good for You? 49:46

3M ago49:46

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Is stepping out of your comfort zone really good for you? We dig into why so many of us feel stuck in routines and lacking motivation. We also explore the psychology behind growth (including the Yerkes–Dodson law) and share practical steps to help you push past fear, build confidence, and thrive, whether that’s public speaking, learning new skills,…

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How to Prevent Overwhelm (5 Strategies to Implement Today) 53:47

3M ago53:47

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Tazmin shares five practical strategies to prevent overwhelm, from brain dumps to power hours, helping you regain clarity and control. She explores how overwhelm and procrastination are closely linked, and how small steps can break the cycle of feeling stuck. The episode then flows into a replay of What Procrastination Is and Isn’t, making it the p…

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98: How to Hold Your Own in Stakeholder Discussions (even as a novice) — Featuring Bill Shander 31:09

3M ago31:09

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In this episode, I'm joined by Bill Shander to talk about how to hold your own in stakeholder discussions in dataviz projects, even if you're just starting out. He shares practical techniques from his new book Stakeholder Whispering, including how to build credibility, ask better questions, and stay grounded when opinions fly. If you've ever felt o…

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Laudato Si, Music and Culture: Reimagining Climate Activism | Joe Moeono-Kolio | Power, People and Planet 1:10:11

3M ago1:10:11

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“Laudato Si’ reframed climate change as an issue of justice, shifting the conversation into the moral and spiritual realm.” In this episode, Kumi Naidoo speaks with Joe Moeono-Kolio, Pacific Regional Director of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative, about the spiritual and cultural dimensions of the climate struggle. Joe leads the In…

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Taking Your First Step to Financial Freedom 57:10

3M ago57:10

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Confidently pricing your services can feel like a minefield but it doesn’t have to. In this bonus episode, Tazmin revisits a past conversation with business coach Ed Deason. If financial freedom is your goal, awareness is the first step. Tazmin also shares a simple framework with the four crucial numbers you must know to start moving toward true in…

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97: How to Land Your First Data Job with the SPN Method — Featuring Avery Smith 37:38

3M ago37:38

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In this episode, I'm joined by Avery Smith to talk about how to actually land a data job right now without getting ghosted by resume bots. He shares his SPN method: Skills, Portfolio, Networking. We get into how to build just enough skills, why personal projects matter way more than you think, and how to reach out without being weird. If you're job…

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Climate Justice & the Pacific’s Fight for Survival | Alopi Latukefu | Power People and Planet 1:10:21

3M ago1:10:21

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🔥 What can young leaders, indigenous wisdom, and the arts teach us about saving our future? In this episode of Power, People, Planet Podcast, Kumi Naidoo sits down with Alopi Latukefu — Director of The Global Centre for Social Justice and Advocacy Leadership — to talk about his remarkable journey from Papua New Guinea to global advocacy and to expl…

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Resisting from the Shadows: Ivetta Sergeeva on Covert Acts of Defiance 17:55

3M ago17:55

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Can small, hidden acts of resistance change the world? Kumi Naidoo talks to Dr. Ivetta Sergeeva, postdoctoral scholar at Stanford’s Center for Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law, to explore the concept of stealth activism— the covert resistance necessary to navigate life in authoritarian regimes. As co-founder of the OutRush Project, Ivetta…

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How and Why to Have a September Reset 47:53

3M ago47:53

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As summer draws to a close and we head into the final quarter of the year, it’s the perfect moment to pause, reflect, and realign. In this episode, we explore how a September reset can bring you clarity, energy, and focus, plus the key questions to ask yourself so you can make the most of the last 12 weeks of 2025. Full list of reset questions to a…

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Why Sustainable Marketing is Essential with Leah Hart 1:00:36

4M ago1:00:36

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"When thinking about ethical marketing, I basically boil it down to the fact that the people that we are marketing to are human beings, and they're worthy of respect and care." Today, we’re joined by Leah Hart and diving into sustainable marketing, what it really means, why it matters, and how businesses can win customers while doing good for the w…

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Can Storytelling Hold Power to Account? 44:01

4M ago44:01

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Kumi speaks with journalist and Coda Story co-founder Natalia Antelava about reinventing journalism in the age of authoritarianism, disinformation and algorithmic manipulation. From reporting in Yemen to pioneering context-driven coverage at Coda, Natalia shares how storytelling can resist authoritarian playbooks and (re)build public trust. They ex…

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Advocating for Yourself Without the Cringe with Becky Coombe 49:04

4M ago49:04

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How can you advocate for yourself without it feeling icky or the cringe? Deep down you know that advocating for yourself is important, as if you're not going to, then who is? In this episode, Tazmin speaks to Becky who shares tips and strategies on advocating for ourselves, with her honest thoughts on the risks of not doing it. About Becky: Becky C…

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Imagination Is a Weapon: Favianna Rodriguez on Creative Liberation 43:17

4M ago43:17

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Is Culture our most powerful tool for making a just world? Artist Favianna Rodriguez joins Kumi Naidoo to explore how art isn’t just a mirror to society—it’s a hammer to shape it. As a cultural strategist Favianna reframes activism as a creative, emotional, and embodied act. From growing up amid the drug war and police brutality in East Oakland to …

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Owning Your Career Journey: Mindset Matters with Greg Gifford 50:59

4M ago50:59

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We’re talking about owning your career journey. We invite Greg to cover topics from building the right mindset, to avoiding burnout, to leveling up with networking and personal branding, discover how to take charge of your growth and make it sustainable. About Greg Gifford: Greg Gifford is the Chief Operating Officer at SearchLab, a boutique digita…

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From Film to SEO with Ana de la Cruz 58:16

4M ago58:16

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How does someone go from the film industry to SEO? Sarah chats with Ana to find out. Such a delightful conversation, where Ana opens up about what she learnt about herself during this transition, transferrable skills, and much more. About Ana: Ana has over a decade of marketing experience and seven years dedicated to SEO. Her expertise spans across…

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Your Circle: Essential to Career Growth and Wellbeing with Jack Chambers-Ward 35:02

5M ago35:02

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Who is in your circle and how does it help with career growth and wellbeing? We have our good friend, Jack Chambers-Ward, joining us for this week's episode to discuss this very topic. We also have exciting news, the LIVE podcast is back in October. Listen to this episode to find out more and follow this link to secure your ticket. Act quick, as th…

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AI x Human; Together for a Just World? Part 2 45:37

5M ago45:37

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Kumi speaks with decolonial thinker Dr. Vanessa Andreotti about what it means to create change in a collapsing world. Together they explore how art, activism, and even artificial intelligence can become tools for healing, resistance, and reimagining justice. From her upbringing in Brazil marked by colonial violence to now co-authoring a book with a…

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Why You Need to Take Hobbies Seriously 37:15

5M ago37:15

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Continuing on the theme of wellbeing, in this week's episode, co-hosts Sarah and Tazmin talk about hobbies, how they help stress management and also help sharpen skills that can help career progression. About 'The SEO Mindset' Podcast Build your inner confidence and thrive. The SEO Mindset is a weekly podcast that will give you actionable tips, gui…

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AI x Human; Together for a Just World? Part 1 45:57

5M ago45:57

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Kumi speaks with decolonial thinker Dr. Vanessa Andreotti about what it means to create change in a collapsing world. Together they explore how art, activism, and even artificial intelligence can become tools for healing, resistance, and reimagining justice. From her upbringing in Brazil marked by colonial violence to now co-authoring a book with a…

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Importance of Accountability and Setting Standards with Matt Kohli 40:11

5M ago40:11

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We're talking accountability and setting clear standards for ourselves on this week's episode. Matt joins Sarah to break down why these practices matter, how to implement them in everyday life, and what happens when we let them slide. About Matt Matt is the Founder of Fortitude Marketing. With experience working in-house, at agencies, and as a free…

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Season 3 Trailer 2:05

5M ago2:05

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Feeling at all freaked out by the state of the world at the moment? Wondering what you can do about it? Join Kumi Naidoo, the veteran social and environmental justice campaigner, to tackle some of the biggest issues of our time. In each episode Kumi is joined by activists, artists and community leaders who are dismantling our broken system - and bu…

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Why you Should Look After your Social Self Care 46:30

5M ago46:30

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We all know it's important to take care of your physical and mental health. But what about your social health? Research shows that having a sense of belonging and connection has concrete benefits to your overall health. In this week's episode, co-hosts Sarah and Tazmin talk about what social self care and health is, how to practice it, plus why its…

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How to Create an Intentional Work Day (or Week) 36:04

5M ago36:04

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We explore how to design an intentional workday (or week) that supports your goals, well-being, and productivity. Whether you're overwhelmed or just seeking more flow in your routine, this episode offers practical advice and tips to help you take control of your time and create a rhythm that fuels both your success and your peace of mind. About 'Th…

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When Was The Last Time You Took A Holiday? 50:34

6M ago50:34

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When was the last time you took a holiday? When was the last time you really switched off from anything work or SEO related? Recently back from Crete, after taking some much needed time off, Sarah chats with Tazmin about the importance of taking time off, reasons we don't and share experiences plus actionable tips that you can implement today! Abou…

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Morning and Evening Routines to Build Healthier Habits 53:20

6M ago53:20

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In this bonus episode, Tazmin talks about her journey with morning and evening routines (it has been a bit squiggly) and how these are now part of her healthy daily habits. About 'The SEO Mindset' Podcast Build your inner confidence and thrive. The SEO Mindset is a weekly podcast that will give you actionable tips, guidance and advice to help you n…

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5 Questions to Ask when You're Procrastinating 53:07

6M ago53:07

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In this bonus episode, Tazmin gets very real and venerable about procrastination, at the end of the day it happens to us all! She takes us through the 5 questions she asks herself when she finds herself in that situation, and she even throws in a bonus one... About 'The SEO Mindset' Podcast Build your inner confidence and thrive. The SEO Mindset is…

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Improve your Financial Literacy (and Money Mindset) with Priti Rathi Gupta 57:32

6M ago57:32

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In this episode Tazmin talks to Priti Rathi Gupta, founder of  LXME, India’s first digital financial planning platform for women, a film producer, and advocate for women’s financial empowerment. Priti shares her unusual financial story that has inspired her mission to bridge the gap between women & wealth. They discuss why so many people struggle w…

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Taking Ownership and Succeeding in your New Work Role 46:35

7M ago46:35

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In this episode, Tazmin and Sarah talk about how to navigate the first few months in a role and how to take ownership to give yourself the best chance of success. They discuss the probation period, clarity of expectations and managing your development and wellbeing. About 'The SEO Mindset' Podcast Build your inner confidence and thrive. The SEO Min…

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How to Succeed in SEO without Visibility with Veruska Anconitano 44:46

7M ago44:46

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In a world where we're constantly encouraged to be visible and build a digital brand (even by us), what if there's another way? What if you simply don't want to, or don't feel comfortable putting yourself out there? In this episode, Tazmin is joined by Veruska Anconitano, a global growth and international expansion consultant who has built a thrivi…

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Importance of Curiosity with Lily Ray 40:51

7M ago40:51

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This week on the podcast, Sarah chats with Lily about the importance of having curiosity when working in the SEO industry. Such a good conversation where we talk about benefits, challenges, and real life examples. About Lily: Lily Ray is the Vice President of SEO Strategy & Research at Amsive, where she provides strategic leadership for the agency’…

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Getting Comfortable with Feeling Uncomfortable with Sangeeta Pillai 50:28

8M ago50:28

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This episode comes with a trigger warning. We talk about alcoholism, plus mental and physical abuse (which does involve a child), so listener discretion is advised. We can’t always avoid life’s curveballs, but we can prepare ourselves to handle them with resilience and clarity. This week, Sangeeta joins Sarah to talk about navigating life’s inevita…

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Breaking Free From The Success Trap 36:57

8M ago36:57

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Are you constantly striving for success? Seems like we all are, but what even is success, and how do you know if you are in the common success trap? Tazmin talks Sarah through her recent brightonSEO talk, 'Burn Bright Not Out: How to Succeed On Your Terms', where she talks in depth about the common success trap and three steps to finally breaking f…