Unsussed with Mia Baker

Join me on this episode of Unsussed where we are talking to Charlie Whitfield, founder of the app "Goolf". An app designed to bring like minded golfers together, from absolute beginner all the way through to professional. We'll be talking everything from how the concept came about, the app development process and go to market strategy, through to the impact it's already had on the golfing community as well as their future plans going forward.Starting a new business can be scary and overwhelming, but hopefully listening to this episode will bring you some inspiration.Don't forget you can dm me on insta @miaellax about anything you'd like me to chat about or discuss in upcoming episodes.Support the show

Join me as I talk to one of my best & funniest friends, Gabby Partington. We talk about the path she took to becoming a sports presenter, from her childhood inspiration, the hustle and grind to get her first gig, through to the pressures of having to have a social media presence. I hope you don't only just learn a lot in this episode, but also laugh a lot.  Enjoy!!!!Don't forget you can dm me on insta @miaellax about anything you'd like me to chat about or discuss in upcoming episodes.Support the show

Join me as I chat to my step brother, turned videographer and Youtube editor / producer.Casper used to dread his morning alarm going off every day, but now, he's never been more excited to wake up. He's managed to turn his life around and begin living and working a life he never thought possible.The only bad thing… is he has to work with me… his sister…For anyone who is looking to work in media, who has no idea how to get started, who wasn't suited to the school system - this is an episode that will show you - anything is possible!Don't forget you can dm me on insta @miaellax about anything you'd like me to chat about or discuss in upcoming episodes.Support the show

This week we're chatting to the one and only Mac Boucher as we go deep into the Instagram / Social Media hole…This episode is SO REAL - the positives, the negatives, the reality of living your life through a mobile app, being yourself, introversion, extroversion, anxiety - and all that kind of stuff.Thanks so much to Mac for being so open and honest with me and allowing me talk frankly with you - you're the GOAT!Don't forget you can dm me on insta @miaellax about anything you'd like me to chat about or discuss in upcoming episodes.Support the show

We've flown to California to get the one and only Claire Hogle (@clairehogle) on the podcast! What you see on social media isn't always the true authentic picture of someone - and that's very much the case for Claire.She's got a whole lot more depth to her character that nobody knows about and we're here to share that with the world. We're going to be diving in to share with you the REAL Claire Hogle, how her social media has impacted her in showcasing her true authentic self, and a whole lot more.I hope you're ready for this one guys... Don't forget you can dm me on insta @miaellax about anything you'd like me to chat about or discuss in upcoming episodes.Support the show

Join me, Mia Baker, for a brand new season of Unsussed. We're starting off the year with an absolute banger - a Golf Girls Special.If you've not seen our videos on YouTube, then I'd highly recommend you checking them out because they are hilariously funny. If you're looking for that feel good factor, or want a little pick me up to cheer you up - then these are the videos for you. Pure entertainment. All I'm saying.Listen in as I chat to Jenny Drummond and Emily Ramage about how we first met, how the Golf Girls started, and then answering a load of questions you sent in via instagram.I hope you enjoy this one!Don't forget you can dm me on insta @miaellax about anything you'd like me to chat about or discuss in upcoming episodes.Support the show

This week we're talking to the incredible Annabelle Dimmock - Ladies European Tour player, golf fashionista and someone who has experienced both the extreme highs and lows when it comes to golf. Join me as we chat to her about what tour life is really like - beyond the glitz and glam of social media, how hard, and how brutal it can be, and what she's done to change her world in a bid to reach the top again.Don't forget you can dm me on insta @miaellax about anything you'd like me to chat about or discuss in upcoming episodes.Support the show

In this week's episode, I'm talking to you about your biggest golf icks. The things people do out on the course that just make your skin crawl. From licking the ball (wth?!) to breaking clubs, novelty hats and towels tucked into belts - you guys have seen it all. What's even worse is I've come to learn that I'm a culprit of more than just a few of the golf icks you've sent in… which quite frankly has brought great shame to myself as a human being. I send my dearest apologies to all those who have had to endure my company…Don't forget you can dm me on insta @miaellax about anything you'd like me to chat about or discuss in upcoming episodes.Support the show

Ever thought sports presenting might just be the best job in the world? How do you even get into it? Where would you even start? And is it ACTUALLY as great as it looks from the outside…?Well, this week we have the pleasure of being joined by Jenny Drummond - a woman who is taking sports tv by storm. She's worked for the likes of BBC Sport, Amazon Prime Video Sport, BT Sport, the R&A to name but a few. Pretty much every sport you can think of, she's there, from rugby to tennis, football to golf - Jenny is here to share it all.Don't forget you can dm me on insta @miaellax about anything you'd like me to chat about or discuss in upcoming episodes.Support the show

This might just be the greatest podcast episode known to man… and I'm not even kidding!! Rick Shiels - the king of golf content - kindly came down from his golf throne to speak to little old me about EVERYTHING it took to get him to where he is today. We delve into his childhood, his personality traits, his group of golf friends (who seem to make up the rest of golf youtube), what made him so successful and the future of Rick Shiels.Join me for one of the most inspirational stories yet to be told on this podcast…!Don't forget you can dm me on insta @miaellax about anything you'd like me to chat about or discuss in upcoming episodes.Support the show

We have the pleasure of chatting with Hannah Davies this week on the podcast, a PGA professional turned social media entrepreneur. Hannah does done everything can think of in golf. Join us as we chat about how she got into it, her experience on tour, as a teaching professional, and what lead her to become a golf content creator. I hope this is just the first of many episodes we will get to record with Hannah - because she's a 10/10.Don't forget you can dm me on insta @miaellax about anything you'd like me to chat about or discuss in upcoming episodes.Support the show

I've just finished a crazy week at the 150th Open in St. Andrews - from interviewing players with adidas to going live on tv for the very first time with Sky Sports Golf. As the first ever men's major I've attended, I'm here to tell you every last detail - from hanging out with the world's best golf content creators, behind the scenes of sky sports and whether attending The Open is really worth what everyone says it's cracked up to be… I may have a bit of a controversial opinion on this one…Don't forget you can dm me on insta @miaellax about anything you'd like me to chat about or discuss in upcoming episodes.Support the show

We're talking about some unpopular opinions today as you share all the things that you feel are underrated and overrated in golf! I asked you guys this question on instagram and you came back with some cracking responses....!!! Some I hands down agree with and others... well... let's hope we're still friends after you've listened to this episode!!!Hope you enjoy!Don't forget you can dm me on insta @miaellax about anything you'd like me to chat about or discuss in upcoming episodes.Support the show

Join me on today's episode as I speak with one of the best product engineers in the golfing industry, Michelle Penney.Learn everything there is to know about how she got into engineering, her influence at TaylorMade, and what goes on behind the scenes as a product engineer in a bid to create the greatest products in golfing history.Don't forget you can dm me on insta @miaellax about anything you'd like me to chat about or discuss in upcoming episodes.Support the show

This episode is probably the most outrageous and funny episode yet! I asked you guys on instagram to share with me your golf course confessions and some of your stories - omg they honestly cracked me up.I hope you're ready for this one because I'm about to reveal some of your craziest (maybe even on the verge of just evil lol) golfing confessions.Don't forget you can dm me on insta @miaellax about anything you'd like me to chat about or discuss in upcoming episodes.Support the show

One of the most INCREDIBLE golf experiences of my life!! My 2nd EVER golf competition and LET event - the Aramco Team Series London 2022. Powering through highs and lows throughout the tournament and playing some of the best and worst golf of my life - my team, team GARCIA, only went on to WIN!!!!Join me as I share every last detail of the build up, tournament, and aftermath for one of my most exciting and proud moments in my golfing career. This is an episode you won't want to miss!Don't forget you can dm me on insta @miaellax about anything you'd like me to chat about or discuss in upcoming episodes.Support the show

Ever wondered what it's like to go to St.Andrews ahead of the 150th Open?! Well I did just that… join me as I share my very FIRST experience heading up to visit the world's most iconic course.Don't forget you can dm me on insta @miaellax about anything you'd like me to chat about or discuss in upcoming episodes.Support the show

Join us in today's episode where we speak to one of the most likeable people on instagram, former Miss Canada, incredible golfer, and one of the most kind hearted people I know, Sara Winter. One the luckiest people in golf, with more holes in one than anyone else I know, Sara Winter shares her story of pageants, becoming Miss Canada, and her future goals for golf. Don't forget you can dm me on insta @miaellax about anything you'd like me to chat about or discuss in upcoming episodes.Support the show

Golf hacker, rugby lover, beer drinker and landlord…George, aka my boyfriend, is making a guest appearance on today's podcast episode to answer all of YOUR questions. Everything from his hair transplant story, what it's like living with me and being my boyfriend, through to my worst habits.Don't forget you can dm me on insta @miaellax about anything you'd like me to chat about or discuss in upcoming episodes.Support the show

Seb Carmichael-Brown, co-founder of Hashtag United, golf YouTuber, content creator and serial entrepreneur. Seb has one of the most fascinating stories in the creative world I've yet to come across. Join me as I delve a little more into the world of Seb, his truly inspirational story of hard work and hustling, managing ambition with contentment, through to cracking the social media code to become successful.Don't forget you can dm me on insta @miaellax about anything you'd like me to chat about or discuss in upcoming episodes.Support the show

I struggle with the mental side of my golf game. People comment on how technically “good” my swing is, and how I should be a low handicap golfer, yet I can't seem to crack my mind on the course. It's like I've never hit a ball in my life. I spoke to some of the best players on the Legends tour about the mental side of golf and how to conquer the course. Their insights into the game were incredible and I hope you too can learn something new from this episode to try out in your game like me.Don't forget you can dm me on insta @miaellax about anything you'd like me to chat about or discuss in upcoming episodes.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/miaellax)

I've literally just had a custom fit with TaylorMade at their Wentworth fitting centre - and I was honestly blown away! I had no idea how much impact having the right club for you can make on your numbers. It was crazy. No words can describe.I basically ran home to film this episode so I could make sure I could share with you all the knowledge I'd learnt from today, what exactly happens during a fit, and basically chat to you about my experience (oh, and a trick the Pro taught me which fixed my slice...!)This was honestly one of the greatest experiences and I would encourage you to try it out one day - just make sure you've got a decent bank balance because you'll be walking away with some clubs!!Don't forget you can dm me on insta @miaellax about anything you'd like me to chat about or discuss in upcoming episodes.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/miaellax)

I thought it's about time we did a little Q&A so I can answer some of your questions from insta in a bit (or a lot) more detail. Everything from buying your first set of golf clubs, why I find being called an influencer so uncomfortable, through to why I support Aramco events. Hopefully this episode gives you a a bit of insight into me, my life, and basically my thoughts on some of your most asked topics and questions.Don't forget you can dm me on insta @miaellax about anything you'd like me to chat about or discuss in upcoming episodes.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/miaellax)

I can't quite believe I caddied on tour, let alone for my ultimate swing idol  Anne Van Dam! Did I have any idea what I was doing? Absolutely not. From how me caddying for Anne came about, to all the things I learnt during the week, this episode has it all. I hope you enjoy listening to me chatting about my very first caddy experience, and some of the funny moments that made me realise just how amateur I actually am. Don't forget you can dm me on insta @miaellax about anything you'd like me to chat about or discuss in upcoming episodes. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/miaellax)

Introducing a truly inspirational friend of mine, Olivia Cowan. Olivia is a professional golfer playing on the Ladies European Tour and LPGA. She's not only undeniably talented at golf, but she's both smart and hilarious at the same time. Join me as we chat about how to be successful in one of the world's most challenging sports, life on tour as a female professional, and how YouTube and social media benefits her as an  athlete.Don't forget you can dm me on insta @miaellax about anything you'd like me to chat about or discuss in upcoming episodes.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/miaellax)

I'm so excited to introduce you to my very first guest on this podcast, and a good friend of mine, Isabelle Shee. A golf content creator turned entrepreneur. Join me as we delve into her story, how she became a social media success with over 200K followers on instagram, and her journey as an entrepreneur. Don't forget you can dm me on insta @miaellax or drop a comment on my YouTube channel Unsussed about anything you'd like me to chat about or discuss in upcoming episodes. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/miaellax)

My first ever golf competition, can you believe, was a Ladies European Tour event. I'd only been playing golf for 1.5 years at the time - so you can imagine the nerves I had in both the build up and during the event... even worse... there were crowds there to watch! Nevertheless, we survive to tell the tale.Whether you want to know what playing in a pro event is like, are just here to listen to all the stresses I went through and felt, or want a story that reminds you - things can't get worse than Mia Baker in her first golf tournament... then this one's for you! Don't forget you can dm me on insta @miaellax or drop a comment on my YouTube channel Unsussed about anything you'd like me to chat about or discuss in upcoming episodes. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/miaellax)

I thought this  would be a great topic to talk about as I get so many questions on how I've improved my swing over the past 2 years. Many of you will know that I have a coach based out of Singapore, and I've never actually met him in real life… Join me in this episode as I delve into my experience of having online coaching, the benefits, the challenges, and everything in between.Don't forget you can dm me on insta @miaellax about anything you'd like me to chat about or discuss in upcoming episodes. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/miaellax)

I asked you on insta what some of your preconceptions about golf were and I got some amazing responses, so thank you to everyone who answered! There were definitely some interesting ones in there, ones I hadn't even thought about myself. Anyway - I hope you enjoy this one :) Don't forget you can dm me on insta @miaellax about anything you'd like me to chat about or discuss in upcoming episodes. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/miaellax)

What perfect way to start my brand new podcast by sharing with you how it all started. It wasn't long ago that golf wasn't even a part of my life, and now my whole life is golf. I'll be here chatting everything from my childhood, to growing my instagram account @miaellax, my experience working in social media, and how I've got to where I am over the past 2 years. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/miaellax)