What is franchising? How does it work?

The importance of mindset in business, with Kathy Hayman

In this episode, I'm joined by Kathy Hayman of Better Minds Better Business [https://bettermindsbetterbusiness.co.uk/], and we talk about something that genuinely underpins everything we do as business owners: mindset. Kathy works with small businesses and their teams on practical mental wellbeing, helping people build resilience, reduce stress, and show up with clarity and confidence. Her own story, from corporate life to decades of entrepreneurship navigating some serious ups and downs, is honestly fascinating. We all talk about strategy, visibility, and growth... but none of that lands the way it should if your mindset is working against you. This episode is one for every small business owner who's ever felt overwhelmed, burnt out, or just a little stuck in their own head. Thank you to our podcast sponsor - Purple Frog Signs [https://purplefrogsigns.com/] - for their endless support!

Understanding neurodivergence, with Joyce from CoomberSewell

Joyce from CoomberSewell [https://www.coombersewell.co.uk/] joins me on this episode to discuss the process of getting assessed and eventually diagnosed at a later age with various neurodivergent conditions, as well as her career and focus on the idea of 'human-divergence'. Thank you, as always, to our wonderful sponsor Purple Frog Signs [https://www.purplefrogsigns.com/]!

What is franchising? How does it work?

In this episode, Lucy is joined by Sammie from Boogie Tots [https://boogietots.com/] to find out about her business journey, and how she turned her business into a franchise. Thank you to Purple Frog Signs [https://purplefrogsigns.com] for sponsoring the podcast!

How to overcome loneliness in business, with Sophie from Jaguar Contract Cleaning

Sophie from Jaguar Contract Cleaning Services [https://www.jaguarcontractcleaningservices.co.uk/] joins Lucy on Crescent Podcast to talk about her business journey and how she has managed to overcome the loneliness she has experienced both as a mum and in business. Thank you to Purple Frog Signs [http://purplefrogsigns.com/] for sponsoring the podcast!

Podcasthon Special - with The Autism Apprentice CIC

In this special episode of Crescent Podcast, as part of Podcasthon 2026 [https://podcasthon.org/], Lucy is joined by Sarah and Carla from The Autism Apprentice CIC [https://autismapprentice.co.uk]. The Autism Apprentice is a CIC based in Kent, UK, which provides support to families caring for young people with autism. Lucy has used their services in the past and knows the life-changing support the team provide to people across the country, and starting to work with families abroad. In this episode, they discuss the work undertaken by the team at The Autism Apprentice, as well as events and fundraising efforts, and the recent White Paper released by the government regarding future SEND provision. Thank you to Purple Frog Signs [https://www.purplefrogsigns.com/] for sponsoring the podcast!