Bump to Business Owner

E100: How the F to keep going when it feels like the world is against you - Solo episode with Caroline


Published: 19 March 2026 at 05:54 Europe/London

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Episode notes

Caroline reflects on the challenges of maintaining momentum in business, especially during tough times, and shares practical tips on resilience, human connection, and self-care. She emphasises the importance of showing up, normalizing rest, and pivoting when needed, all while celebrating her podcast milestone.

Topics:

  • Consistency is key - keep showing up even when it feels hard

  • Normalise taking rest and personal days to recharge

  • Build human connection to support mental health and business growth

  • Pivot and change your mind without guilt, explore new paths

Chapters:

00:30 Celebrating 100 Episodes

02:27 Navigating Challenges in Entrepreneurship

05:14 The Importance of Human Connection

08:08 Finding Balance and Taking Breaks

10:41 Embracing Change and Flexibility

13:03 The Reality of Service-Based Businesses

16:07 Normalizing Personal Days

18:01 The Journey of Female Entrepreneurship

Resources:

Female Founders Rise Report: https://therisereport.co.uk/

Positive Entrepreneurship Report: https://positiveentrepreneurship.co/report/

Links:

Website: https://www.bumptobusinessowner.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumptobusinessowner/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinepooley/

Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/

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