Podcasts about steph douglas

Steph Douglas is a mum of three who founded the gift company Don't Buy Her Flowers ten years ago. I'm a repeat customer of the website when I want to send a friend some TLC if they don't live round the corner. Steph explained how the idea for her company came about when she received 8 well-meant bouquets following the birth of her first child - and felt she now had something else she had to look after, as well as her newborn!Steph told me how she and her husband also had something unusually tough to contend with during her first pregnancy, as her husband Doug was diagnosed with thyroid cancer when she was just 14 weeks pregnant.I loved hearing about Steph's own childhood, growing up in a busy household of 6 children. She told me how one of her favourite periods was when most of the now grown up children had returned home after first relationships had failed, and they were all back, living and eating at home, having loads of banter, and would all go out to a club together after their parents had gone to sleep. Something she said I can maybe look forward to after my 5 have initially left home!Spinning Plates is presented by Sophie Ellis-Bextor, produced by Claire Jones and post-production by Richard Jones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steph Douglas is the founder of personalised gifting company Don't Buy Her Flowers.  Established in 2014 initially to cater to new mums the brand grew beyond it's initial idea and now creates thoughtful gifting for all occasions.  Steph chats about her journey as a business owner from first hires to investment with everything else in between,  We chat about  The growth of the brand ⁠ The Importance of Multiple Revenue Streams⁠ Marketing Challenges in a Noisy Space⁠ Building a Strong and Supportive Team⁠ Balancing the Needs of the Team and the Business⁠ Balancing Work and Family⁠ Staying Focused and Motivated⁠ Stephs advice for those starting a business Starting a Business⁠ ⁠Steph Douglas  https://www.dontbuyherflowers.com/ https://www.instagram.com/steph_dontbuyherflowers/ https://www.instagram.com/dontbuyherflowers/ Host  Nicole Higgins  Nicole has worked as a buyer and head of buying for over 18 years for retailers such as Primark, M&S and Debenhams and now uses her expertise and knowledge to help entrepreneurs start and scale their product businesses and continues to work on projects with corporates to increase bottom line sales and profits.  She established her own business The Buyer And Retail Coach™ to help give entrepreneurs the confidence and knowledge to bring products to market. Her expertise covers many areas from product development to sourcing and strategy across multi-product categories

In this week's episode I am re-releasing another of my favourite episodes from 2018 in which I speak to Steph Douglas, founder of 'Don't Buy Her Flowers', blogger and podcaster.In this episode we talk about:What it's like juggling motherhood and a successful businessCelebrating the wins, but also acknowledge the strugglesHow important it is to find a community to SHARE with so that you don't feel like you're doing it all alone.The “magic” two year point of most new business when everything changesLearning to delegate elements of your businessCreating, and strategising for sanity and success.Setting boundaries and rules to preserve your energy and sanityPlus, we discuss what happens when you think you can do everything.And, in this week's behind-the-scenes 'The Patron Part about Balancing It All' I look back at this episode and give you an update 6 years on and 'spill the tea' on what Steph is up to now.Become a subscriber to 'The Patron Part' of the podcast for just £5. (or by joining The Maven Haven®️)Find out more about the podcast, all the perks of becoming a patron, and leave me a voice note testimonial here: https://www.ebonieallard.com/podcastMeet Steph DouglasSteph Douglas is the founder and CEO of Don't Buy Her Flowers - a UK gift company that allows customers to assert thoughtfulness and a human connection. She regularly writes and speaks about starting and running a business, and motherhood, and often a combination of both. She is passionate about equality at home and the massive implications the lack of it has on everyone, not just women. She is the host of ‘The Don't Buy Her Flowers Podcast' which is an extension of the blog she started before Don't Buy Her Flowers and enables conversations and human connection that have been key to building a brand with our customers.Find out more about Steph On Instagram at: @steph_dontbuyherflowers. Their website - https://dontbuyherflowers.com Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/dontbuyherflowers Podcast: The Don't Buy Her Flowers PodcastFav quotes from this episode:“Adulting is about taking the rough with the smooth”“You have to work out how to function and not get too depressed about it. That's Life!”“The ridiculous rows you have are funny”“It's so easy to forget what your milestones were… You have to stop and go...actually I did this!”“You can't really look at what other people are doing, you have to stay focused on yourself because you have no control over them.”“Don't chase the finish line, it's exhausting, just enjoy the moment.”==If you're curious about your Human Design, you can get your free 'Embody your Design' chart and Report worth £49 for free as a gift from Ebonie HERE If you want to take the next step on your journey of empowerment, embodiment and full self-expression, Ebonie's signature tool is called 'The value Filter' (aka YOUR COMPASS)and is a prerequisite

On our hundredth episode of Two New Mums, we celebrate with a giveaway for you, some solid relationship advice and a fresh meltdown! Amy had a day of disappointment after the balls all dropped with the Mum juggle. Why Jennie is comparing our pregnancies with elephants and we have a fabulous guest for you. Steph Douglas is a Mum of three, writer and founder of 'Don't Buy Her Flowers', a gifting service that started out to help new Mums. We discuss launching a business amidst raising three children and she offers amazing advice on how to navigate your relationship and establish equilibrium post baby. Head over to our Patreon page to watch the full episode and chat and to enter our giveaway to win an amazing pamper giftbox at patreon.com/twonewmums Check out Steph at Don't Buy Her Flowers Our Instagram: Two New Mums Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're a parent or planning to be this episode is for you. Don't Buy Her Flowers founder Steph Douglas joins me to discuss how to stay creative when you have kids. In this episode, we discuss: Parenting and running a creative business  Asking for help When parenting is boring- and you feel guilty for thinking it The mental load vs creativity Gender roles and boundaries  Here's where you can discover Steph and Don't Buy Her Flowers:  https://www.instagram.com/steph_dontbuyherflowers/ https://www.dontbuyherflowers.com/christmas-gift-ideas/ Thank you for being a part of my Beyond The Masterpiece podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please RATE, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your friends, family, and even arch enemies. You might also enjoy my private podcast "The Successful Artist's Guide To Not Giving a F*ck" LOVE NOTE: While I can't coach or consult via direct message, I am always eager to hear about your journey as a creative visionary and how the podcast has resonated with you. Connect with me on Instagram @alimapletoft_artist for the latest updates. Keep creating your masterpiece!

Who played one of The Lovely Boylen sisters in Annie? Found a husband who adores Les Mis and believe Grease 2 to be completely inappropriate? Business woman and podcaster Steph Douglas that's who! Steph joins The Phonebox Podcast to chat about the joy of 90's musicals and how much they meant to teens back in the day.Listen to 'The Don't Buy Her Flowers Podcast' here. Visit her amazing online gifting store 'Don't Buy Her Flowers' here and be sure to follow Steph over on Instagram.For more of me follow @brummymummyof2 on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and TikTok and follow the all new @phoneboxpodcast account on InstagramIf you have any guest suggestions, topics you would like me to cover or send in a voice note to be featured email admin@brummymummyof2.co.uk and be sure to tag so I can see where you are listening!Editing by Soundtruism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello I'm Granger Forson www.bizsmart-gloucestershire.co.uk or find me on LinkedIn. welcome to another enthralling episode of ScaleUp Radio, where we reveal the secrets behind scaling businesses. Today we have an episode that's bound to touch your hearts as much as it will ignite your entrepreneurial spirits. Our special guest is none other than the compassionate and visionary, Steph Douglas. She is a doting mother of three and the brain behind the beautifully conceived company, 'Don't Buy Her Flowers'.   Imagine this – you're a new parent, your world has changed overnight, and in the midst of all the overwhelming emotions, you receive a package. It's not just any package; it's thoughtfully put together one, chosen for you by the person who sent it. This is the kind of warmth and care that Steph wanted to deliver through her venture.   But, the journey to creating this reservoir of kindness wasn't a walk in the park. Steph candidly shares the twists and turns, the highs and lows, and the leaps of faith she took to get where she is today. What started with a simple, yet profound idea, evolved into a thriving business that offers heart-warming gift packages for an array of occasions.   In this episode, we also delve into the cornerstone of Steph's venture – the people. Friends and family are the core team that she built. We discuss the strength and challenges that come with involving loved ones in business, the importance of transparency, and how to harness the power of a united front.   Hold onto your seats as we unravel a story that is as much about human connection as it is about business acumen. So, grab your favourite drink, get comfortable, and get ready for a journey that's going to leave you inspired, moved, and raring to take on the world!"   Lets go and listen to Steph.   Scaling up your business isn't easy, and can be a little daunting. Let ScaleUp Radio make it a little easier for you. With guests who have been where you are now, and can offer their thoughts and advice on several aspects of business. ScaleUp Radio is the business podcast you've been waiting for.   If you would like to be a guest on ScaleUp Radio, please click here: https://bizsmarts.co.uk/scaleupradio/apply   You can get in touch with Granger here: grangerf@biz-smart.co.uk   Kevin's Latest Book Is Available!    Drawing on BizSmart's own research and experiences of working with hundreds of owner-managers, Kevin Brentexplores the key reasons why most organisations do not scale and how the challenges change as they reach different milestones on the ScaleUp Journey. He then details a practical step by step guide to successfully navigate between the milestones in the form of ESUS - a proven system for entrepreneurs to scale up.    More on the Book HERE - https://www.esusgroup.co.uk/   Steph can be found here: linkedin.com/in/stephdouglas https://www.dontbuyherflowers.com/ https://www.instagram.com/steph_dontbuyherflowers/   Resources:   Don't Sweat the Small Stuff by Carlson Richard - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/don-t-sweat-the-small-stuff-simple-ways-to-keep-the-little-things-from-overtaking-your-life-phd-carlson-richard/2467816?ean=9780340708019   The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-one-hundred-years-of-lenni-and-margot-the-new-and-unforgettable-richard-judy-book-club-pick-marianne-cronin/6412904?ean=9781529176247   The Burnout Solution by Siobhan Murray - https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-burnout-solution-12-weeks-to-a-calmer-you-siobhan-murray/1384675?ean=9780717180943   Table Manners - https://www.tablemannerspodcast.com/ Off-Air with Jane & Fi - https://www.thetimes.co.uk/podcasts/off-air-with-jane-and-fi   Secret Leaders podcast - https://www.secretleaders.com/episodes How I Built This - https://www.npr.org/series/490248027/how-i-built-this

Steph Douglas is the founder of personalised gifting company Don't Buy Her Flowers. Created to offer more thoughtful and personal gifts for new mums, the company has evolved to offer personalised gift boxes for all occasions. In this episode Steph talks about her early work life, the lightbulb moment that led her to setting up her business, the rollercoaster of running a small business, and the unplanned other directions that has led her in. We also discuss the struggle of sharing parental responsibilities, and Steph's personal journey to address the balance at home. Filled with small business insight, relatable moments and food for thought, this episode has a little bit of everything! Listen to the Don't Buy Her Flowers podcast here.  This episode is sponsored by Neon Digital Clicks, an e-commerce growth agency partnering with Shopify brands who are ready to scale. Working across Meta ads, TikTok ads, Google ads and Klaviyo for brands specialising in products for kids, parents and women. They are offering a free audit to all Women's Business listener, so if you own a small business and are interested in scaling get in touch with the team for your no obligation audit. 

Get ready for some serious girl talk as Ellie Thompson welcomes the fabulous Steph Douglas, the founder of Don't Buy Her Flowers, to the show! Steph will be dishing out the juiciest details on all things family life, conquering those chaotic newborn days, finding the perfect balance between family roles and busy careers, and even tackling the not-so-glamorous perimenopause. Email us at info@mybaba.com Follow us on Instagram @mybabainsta and @mybabagram Show notes Instagram: @dontbuyherflowers and @steph_dontbuyherflowers What is My Baba? My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we're not just experts at all things parenting. Visit mybaba.com  The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/

Up the Duff is brought to you by the Positive Birth Company in Partnership with ElvieProduced by Audio AFIn this first series we are diving straight in at the deep end and tackling TABOOS! The everyday stuff most people experience after having a baby, but which nobody likes to talk about. I'll be chatting to friends of The Positive Birth Company about their experiences, as well as sharing my own, on everything from poo, wee, mind, body, sex and bodily fluids. If it's a bit gross or a bit embarrassing, you can be sure we've got it covered.About this episodeWe are going to be talking about the experience of losing your mind after having children. To be clear, we're not talking about serious or diagnosed mental health conditions but focusing on the combination of sleep deprivation, exhaustion, raging hormones and overwhelming responsibility that comes with being a parent to a small person - or multiple small people - that can cause you to act somewhat irrationally at times. We're talking about the moments of madness that leave you feeling like you've completely lost your mind! About StephSteph is a mother of three, an entrepreneur, blogger and podcaster.She is the CEO and founder of Don't Buy Her Flowers, a thoughtful giftbox service. Steph started Don't Buy Her Flowers in 2014 after having her first baby and being inundated with lots of beautiful bouquets that as well as her and her new baby, needed looking after! It started with just three gift boxes that Steph packed and sent out from her spare bedroom.Steph also has a blog and podcast, dedicated to honesty, and laughing (or crying) at the ridiculous things life throws at us, with some business chat thrown in. Follow Steph@Steph_dontbuyherflowers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ashley welcomes Steph Douglas onto this weeks Bizzimumzi podcast. Steph has a background in Brand Marketing, she started Don't Buy Her Flowers in 2014, after receiving eight beautiful, well-meant bouquets when I had my first baby and realising that flowers are a terrible gift when what you need is TLC and reassurance. Don't Buy Her Flowers now creates thoughtful gift boxes for any occasion, from new mums and birthdays to get well and bereavement. Steph created a platform where customers can put together bespoke gifts, selecting products they know the recipient will love, which are then gift wrapped and include their message handwritten. In this episode Ash & Steph chat about: Reflecting back to becoming a first time Mom Finding identity after baby #2 Finding your village and leaning on them for support Building Don't Buy Her Flowers Expanding the business and sharing with her kids Words of wisdom to an expecting Bizzimumzi The Bizzimumzi Podcast is brought to you by coffee-infused host Ashley Verma. This show is created to share all the ups, downs and all arounds of the wild world of parenting. Each week Ashley will be joined by a fellow inspiring, thriving and surviving Bizzimumzi – who will share their own journey. This podcast is your weekly opportunity to take a deep breath as we try to navigate the wild world of parenting; think of this podcast as the safe space where we are not too hard on ourselves, we share our humility and relish in overcoming the inevitable failures that simply happen. This is a podcast for those who are unapologetically At Its Best, even when ‘At its Best' means the dishes aren't done, there is crayon on the walls and your hair hasn't been washed in forever. We Are Bizzimumzi. We love hearing from you! Get in touch with any topic suggestions, questions and feedback at: info@bizzimumzi.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the third of my mini-series of discussions about building your business on a budget, I speak to Steph Douglas, founder of the thoughtful gifting company “Don't Buy Her Flowers”. Steph started her small business back in 2014 after she was inundated with bouquets of flowers following the birth of her first child - although wonderfully well-meant, flowers just felt like just another thing for Steph to look after when she already had her newborn and herself to prioritise. Like most parents, she just wanted to treat herself to a hot cup of tea and experience some TLC, hence DBHF was born - with over 250 products to choose from, customers can make bespoke or choose readymade gift boxes that perfectly suit the person they are sending them to. In today's episode, we discuss motherhood, finding connections through shared experiences and building communities organically. We also talk about influencer marketing and the importance of collaborating authentically and personally in order to engage your audience. We also chat about PR, how integral storytelling is to brand-building, and the importance of establishing your ‘brand pillars' in setting and communicating your small business mission for yourselves and your customers. Check out Steph's fantastic gifting options at: https://www.dontbuyherflowers.com/ And connect with Steph at: https://www.instagram.com/steph_dontbuyherflowers/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephdouglas/

*Mind your ears there's a tiny swear in this one and

This episode I'm joined by Steph Douglas, CEO and founder of Don't Buy Her Flowers. I've been following Steph online since the early days of her blog, and then watching DBHF go from strength to strength, so was really excited to sit down with her and talk to her not just about building a business, but a whole raft of other topics.    I'm always intrigued to hear about how people launch and grow a company: DBHF launched in 2014 with three packages for new mums, but really ‘went viral' when Sarah Turner from The Unmumsy Mum mentioned the business to her followers. The small matter of the Covid pandemic landing in all our lives right before Mothers Day in 2020 was another enormous turning point for the business, and we discuss what it was like navigating that alongside parenting three small children (remember those heady days of ‘homeschooling' - shudder…).   We also touch on: The step-change of going from 2 kids to 3 Mum guilt The pros and cons of social media and why ‘Instagram holidays' help Steph manage overwhelm Why gratitude journaling ended up surprising her with its effectiveness The mental load and de-programming relationship stereotypes Parenting preteens in the social media age   And with Mothers Day right around the corner, maybe now is the perfect time to have a look at https://www.dontbuyherflowers.com/ for gift ideas!  You can also find Steph at https://www.instagram.com/steph_dontbuyherflowers/ where she presents her wonderfully unvarnished take on parenting three kids and juggling that with running her business with a big dollop of humour…   You can also find us over on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/middlingalong_podcast/ and you can listen to past episodes/subscribe to the newsletter at https://middlingalong.com     It would mean so much if you'd subscribe, rate, and review us to share the love and help others find the podcast too!  You can also find me at https://www.instagram.com/managingthemenopause  or at www.managingthemenopause.com where we offer 1-2-1 coaching and workplace training. 

In this episode Clemmie tackles the topic of overwhelm with Steph Douglas, the founder of Don't Buy Her Flowers. As well as running her own business, Steph also writes about motherhood, business, relationships and juggling the rush hour of our life. She also has her own Don't Buy Her Flowers podcast and she's also the mother of three young kids. Clemmie and Steph explore what they mean by overwhelm, how to spot you might be overwhelmed, how to avoid it, and what to do about it. It's a biggie! If you want to follow Steph, head to @steph_dontbuyherflowers on Instagram. For more podcast content, visit @butwhy_podcast and you can find Clemmie @clemmie_telford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this very special episode, Steph Douglas, CEO and Founder of Don't buy her flowers, host of the Don't buy her flowers podcast, and thinker on modern motherhood, joins me to wrap up and reflect on some of our favourite moments from our podcasts throughout 2022. You'll hear from the incredible people we've spoken to this year. Together we will share our thoughts on each of those chats and how these brilliant guests have impacted us. I hope you love this special end-of-year episode. Special thanks to Sanofi's Together Against RSV campaign for sponsoring this episode. You can go to www.togetheragainstRSV.com where you'll find loads of helpful advice about infant RSV. @zoeblaskey - come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day.

This is a chat that's really close to our hearts; with the help of the fabulous Steph of Don't Buy Her Flowers, Zoe & Georgia dive into our relationships as parents.We get into sex, mental load, communication, check-ins and so much more.Buy tickets to Made By Mammas LIVE here.Listen by clicking ‘Play', subscribe or follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Acast, and please do rate and review to help others find the podcast.Find a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and in the meantime check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammas.Made By Mammas, this has been an Insanity Podcasts production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gift giving seasons sneak up on us far more than we'd care to admit, which is exactly why Don't Buy Her Flowers' unique-yet-relatable premise has thrived throughout its 8 year run so far.Founding the business after a barrage of bouquets for her first child, Steph Douglas and her brother, Head of Operations Chas Earley, join us on a lovely episode of It Runs In The Family.We dive into the need for uplifting rapport among teams, what Steph & Chas have learned from their working relationship, and knowing the right time to seek a second opinion.This episode covers:Creating perfect communication & rapport between family business membersCommitting to decisions quickly and learning from themWhy it's important to ‘make hay when the sun shines', even through tough timesKnowing when to seek mentorship and guidanceLinks and references at: https://lizleanpr.co.uk/podcast-runs-in-the-family/

nickyraby.com/shopnickyraby.com/interview-seriesSupport the show

Steph Douglas is the inspirational Founder and CEO of the gifting company Don't Buy Her Flowers.Steph launched her business in 2014 after having her first baby and being inundated with bouquets. She joins Verena to talk candidly about growing a successful business, raising her family and challenging expectations, including at home. The conversation includes:Why and how to ensure you safeguard time to think when growing your businessHow parenthood can benefit you in business 'Feminine' business traits and why they are essential skillsWhy it's critical our children witness their parents sharing the load Challenging societal pressures around female CEOs and driving for equality at homeWhy you don't need to run your business like The Apprentice or Dragon's DenWe end with three tips for anyone thinking about starting their own business.Find out more about the work of Leaders Plus, including details of our award-winning Fellowship Programme and our latest events by signing up to receive our emails at leadersplus.org.uk/newsletter.If you'd like to submit a question to the Big Careers, Small Children podcast please record it here https://www.speakpipe.com/BigCareersSmallChildren

Founded in 2014, Steph left her brand marketing role, to pursue an idea she had following the birth of her children. After receiving eight bunches of flowers when she had her first baby, Steph realised the well-meaning bouquet soon lost its shine when you were the one filling vases, all while juggling a new-born and feeling overwhelmed.  Steph started sending packages to her friends who were managing the early days of motherhood, and she saw the real joy a thoughtful, tailored package, that was all about encouraging them to take a bit of time for themselves, could bring. With a background in brand marketing, Steph knew she could “sell” a product but the journey to building a retail business was new and unnerving; despite admitting she's never worked harder in her life, it felt exactly like the right path.   Originally launching for new mums, the company now offers packages for all occasions, including gifts for him, workplaces, couples and more. Steph now has three children and lives in London with her husband, while running the business between London and her hometown in Stroud, Gloucestershire, where the brand warehouse is located. She leads the team across all functions and her team includes her brother as Head of Operations and some childhood friends who have roles in the Stroud site too.  Steph is passionate about building a business and culture that supports and prioritises the way people live today, so her team can thrive both in work and out.   Listen in to find out more about working with the right people, her "Great Britain: Number One - Parenting" podcast show and great causes DBHF supports.Find out more about Steph Douglas: Instagram, LinkedIn and podcast.Find out more about Don't Buy Her Flowers via: website, Instagram and LinkedIn. A new episode EVERY WEEK, showcasing the journeys of inspirational entrepreneurs, side hustlers and their mentors. We discuss their successes, challenges and how they overcame setbacks. Focusing mainly on what they wish they had known when starting out. The podcast aims to give aspiring entrepreneurs the confidence to START UP and START NOW by showcasing real and relatable entrepreneurs. After all, seeing is believing!Join the conversation using #startupstartnow and tagging us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Don't forget to leave a review as it really helps us reach those who need it and allows us to get the best guests for you! Connect with START UP. START NOW. and to nominate a guest please visit: www.startupstartnow.co.uk.  To connect with Sharena Shiv please visit: www.sharena.co.uk. 

This week is National Careers Week and Sarah and Helen are shining a spotlight of squiggly career possibilities with 4 conversations with people whose careers are as individual as they are! Today you'll hear Sarah talking to Steph Douglas, founder of thoughtful gift company 'Don't buy her flowers'. Together they discuss the realities of running your own business and how to overcome challenges along the way.In the rest of the series you'll hear career stories from people pivoting their career, squiggling and staying in organisations and creating their own unique opportunities.Ways to learn more:1. Join the live PodPlus conversation on 10/03/22 at 9am https://www.amazingiflearning.com/courses/podplus2. Sign-up for PodMail, a weekly summary of squiggly career tools https://mailchi.mp/squigglycareers/podmail3. Read our books 'The Squiggly Career' and 'You Coach You'4. Access free courses and learning on the government skills for life website gov.uk/skillsforlifeFor questions, feedback or just to say hello, you can email us at helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adrienne is joined by the wonderful Steph Douglas from Don't Buy Her Flowers. Steph founded her company in 2014, after having an idea for the business following the birth of her children. After receiving eight bunches of flowers when she had her first baby, Steph realised the well-meaning bouquet soon lost its shine when you were the one filling vases, all while juggling a newborn and feeling overwhelmed! The business has since expanded to selling gift packages for a range of occasions, including a collaboration with Stand Up to Cancer. Today Adrienne and Steph speak about business, and how to ensure you achieve the right work-life balance. Steph also has her own podcast The Don't Buy Her Flowers Podcast which sees Steph and a guest chat frankly about LIFE and staring down the ‘rush hour' that many of us feel we're living in. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of The Therapy Edit's 'One thing', Anna Mathur chats with Steph Douglas, Steph's one thing that she would like to impart to other parents is that having children puts a unique pressure on a marriage and shares her advice for focussing on family foundations. Steph Douglas founded thoughtful gift company Don't Buy Her Flowers in 2014. Prior to running the business, Steph worked in Brand and Marketing and then started a blog, writing honestly about motherhood, relationships and trying to be a grown up while never feeling quite like she knew what she was doing. Posts included ‘When New Mums Get Angry', ‘With this ring, I give you my dregs'', and the postnatal ‘Pulling up the Drawbridge' post that went viral with over 110k views to date. Steph recently launched The Don't Buy Her Flowers podcast, an evolution of the blog, that enables Steph to find out how other people are coping. Or not. The idea for Don't Buy Her Flowers came about when Steph received lots of well-meant bouquets after her first baby, but felt overwhelmed by them and wondered whether there was a more thoughtful gift that offered TLC and encouraged the recipient to take a bit of time for themselves. Seven years on DBHF now has 20+ employees, is in it's second warehouse (a far cry from Steph packing on her bedroom floor for the first couple of years) and saw huge growth during the pandemic as people looked for thoughtful gifts, allowing them to invest in growth as well as, importantly, increase donations to long-term charity partners including Cancer Research UK and introduce some new ones too. Steph has three children under twelve, is married to Doug and loves naps, gin and re-watching films she's seen a hundred times so it doesn't require her brain. Follow Steph at @stephdontbuyherflowers and visit the Don't Buy Here Flowers website here https://www.dontbuyherflowers.com

You're over 90% more likely to actually accomplish your goals if you have an accountability partner cheering you on along the way. Today, Allegra is sharing her first accountability partner session of the year with Steph Douglas, a Factora Member and Founder & CEO of Open House Austin. Today she and Allegra are sharing their biggest goals yet, along with how they plan to get there. RSVP for our free Wealth Circle Info Session, How to Grow Your Net Worth by $30K on January 19 at 1 PM CT | 2 PM ET. Apply to the Spring Wealth Circle. 

Don't get us wrong, flowers are blooming lovely, but sometimes it's nice to give – and to receive – something a bit different. But what? Well, on this week's podzine, Steph Douglas, founder and CEO of Don't Buy Her Flowers, chats to Jen about thoughtful present giving – just in time for Christmas. When Mandi Bharij started her sewing side hustle Make With Mandi, she had no idea her patterns and sewing tips would make her a name in the Instagram sewing space. She talks to Mick about pattern-making, the importance of visible diversity in sewing and how if you don't ask, you don't get. There are big US trials and small British bus drivers in the Bush Telegraph, a symbolic FA Cup in Jenny Off The Blocks, and the awful spectre of being unmarried and working with books looms almost as large as theSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/standardissuespodcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Steph Douglas founded thoughtful gift company Don't Buy Her Flowers in 2014. Prior to running the business, Steph worked in Brand and Marketing and then started a blog, writing honestly about motherhood, relationships and trying to be a grown up while never feeling quite like she knew what she was doing. Posts included ‘When New Mums Get Angry', ‘With this ring, I give you my dregs'', and the postnatal ‘Pulling up the Drawbridge' post that went viral with over 110k views to date. The Don't Buy Her Flowers podcast is an evolution of the blog, and enables Steph to find out how other people are coping. Or not. Seven years on DBHF now has 20+ employees, are in their second warehouse (a far cry from Steph packing on her bedroom floor for the first couple of years) and saw huge growth during the pandemic as people looked for thoughtful gifts, allowing them invest in growth but also importantly increase donations to long-term charity partners including Cancer Research UK and introduce new ones too. Steph has three children under twelve, is married to Doug and loves naps, gin and watching anything she's seen a hundred times so it doesn't require her brain. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, I share an everyday burnout conversation with Steph Douglas. Steph is a mum of three and a business owner. She launched her company, Don't Buy Her Flowers, in 2014, after having her first baby and being inundated with floral bouquets. Steph appreciated that traditional gifts for new mums weren't always what they truly needed at a vulnerable and overwhelming time. So rather than give her friends something that requires looking after, Steph opted to give new mums something that would encourage them to embrace a little TLC instead.Don't Buy Her Flowers prepares and delivers care packages as a thoughtful alternative to flowers offering both bespoke and curated packages covering a range of occasions. A strong focus on encouraging the recipient to take a bit of time for themselves remains at the core of Steph's empathic brand and vision.You may also know Steph from her honest and down-to-earth Instagram feed where she shares what life looks like behind the scenes of growing a successful business alongside the reality of family life and motherhood. In this episode, Steph talks about: How she manages her brushes with overwhelmThe signs of exhaustion she keeps watch forThe pandemic pressures that so many mums have been handlingWhat the mental load looks like when you are nurturing a family alongside growing a business The things in life that Steph found herself having to give up worrying aboutAnd, why you can't add running a business on top of everything else you doI adore the beautiful Christmas packages at DBHF that are a far cry from the whisper of "I don't know what the heck to bloody buy you?" I reckon shopping their service is a win-win as you not only save yourself the hassle of trawling websites and streets struggling to find a gift, but you get the beautiful bonus of sending someone something that will prompt them to take care of themselves and practice self-care. And let's face it, I think we all need a little space and peace as we end 2021 - another challenging year for many. Enjoy this episode with Steph Douglas, which leaves you feeling like you're listening in on a heartfelt, honest, confessional, warm and funny chat in the coffee shop. Find out more about Don't Buy Her Flowers hereFollow @dontbuyherflowersFollow Steph @steph_dontbuyherflowersFancy a little more burnout chat? Find me on Instagram and Facebook  @flictaylorwritesFind me on Twitter @flictaylorCheck out my blog at www.flictaylor.comPeek here at the Everyday Burnout Conversations podcast web page. Please note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you're having a tough time or concerned that you're experiencing burnout, please reach out to your doctor or mental health professional for support and guidance. Please like, comment and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen. I truly appreciate your feedback and support, as it helps these fab conversations reach a little further.

This week we are joined by Steph Douglas, Founder of Don't Buy Her Flowers.  Steph Douglas founded Don't Buy Her Flowers in 2014, leaving her brand marketing role, to pursue an idea she had following the birth of her children.  After receiving eight bunches of flowers when she had her first baby, Steph realised the well-meaning bouquet soon lost its shine when you were the one filling vases, all while juggling a newborn and feeling overwhelmed. Steph started sending building packages to her friends who were also managing the early days of motherhood, and she saw the delight, and real emotion a thoughtful package, tailored specifically to encourage them to take a bit of time for themselves, could bring.  With a background in corporate brand marketing, Steph knew she could “sell” a product. But the journey to building a retail business was new and unnerving; despite admitting she's never worked harder in her life, it has always felt exactly like the right path. Originally launching for new mums, the company now offers packages for all occasions, including gifts for him, workplaces, couples and more.  Insta: @dontbuyherflowers Twitter: @dbhfgifts Facebook: www.facebook.com/dontbuyherflowers  In this episode Steph and Coni discuss: Taking the leap from corporate to self-employment  Growing a business whilst juggling little people Having difficult conversations with your partner on sharing responsibility Bootstrapping your product based business and considering investment  Growing your team and getting over the fear of the first hire The impact of covid on the business's growth and success Steph's top tips for a product based business owners   We hope you enjoy. Find out more about Steph: IG: @steph_dontbuyherflowers Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephdouglas  Resources: We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle To find out more about this podcast and to nominate a guest visit www.foundflourish.co.uk/podcast. More about Found & Flourish Found and Flourish is a growing network, online membership, media & events platform, aimed at empowering the next generation of entrepreneurial women and impact driven change-makers to launch, grow and scale their businesses. Join us by visiting www.foundflourish.co.uk. Connect With The Hosts Lara Sheldrake https://www.larasheldrake.com https://twitter.com/lara_sheldrake https://www.instagram.com/lara_sheldrake/ Coni Longden-Jefferson https://www.conilj.com https://www.instagram.com/conilj/ https://twitter.com/cljwrites

Steph Douglas is a businesswoman, mother of three, wife of Doug, and founder of the thoughtful gift company she started after realising that sometimes - when we're in need of a pick me up - we might not want another thing we have to look after.   Steph has a dedicated Instagram following thanks to hilarious and occasionally heart-breaking posts about family life, her husband's cancer treatment and the strains of running a business.  She's a fellow firm believer that being more honest and vulnerable makes things better for everyone and says: ‘As hard and lonely as it has been at times, I've slowly realised there's nothing unique about my experience. It only takes a few random conversations … and you quickly find that most of us feel the same.'   In this episode, Steph and Helen talk about: Cancer diagnosis and treatment So called body positivity movement and eating disorders The three day cycle Cancer diagnosis and treatment Parenthood Work stress and burnout The struggle to look after our mental health Redirecting our wasted capacity   Trigger: eating disorders, cancer Find out more about Steph on her blog Sisterhood (And All That) at Don't Buy Her Flowers or follow Steph on Instagram @steph_dontbuyherflowers Follow Helen on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook @MsHelenRussell Read more about Helen's new book, How To Be Sad at Waterstones, Amazon or Apple. Get in touch with the show at howtobesadpodcast@gmail.com Thanks to Joel Grove for production and to Matt Clacher at HarperCollins for making this podcast happen.  

This is a repeat of our original conversation with Steph, first published 14 April 2020. We're offering this repeat as a companion to today's catch up episode of Quarantalks Season 2.---Today on Quarantalks I’m chatting with Steph Douglas, founder of Don’t Buy Her Flowers, about how her business has adapted to new restrictions and an increase in demand. We talked through the change in how she manages her team, how they’ve changed their marketing, and how she’s managed to get things done with her kids at home all the time as well. You can find us on Instagram @steph_dontbuyherflowers @thewhinco

Welcome back to Quarantalks, season 2!Last year we ran a special series of the Whin Big podcast where we interviewed small business owners and experts on how the pandemic affected their lives and their businesses.Now, a whole year later, I'm catching up with a few of our former guests to see what difference a year makes.Head to thewhin.co/podcast to listen to Season 1, and find links to connect with today's guest online.Today I'm catching up with Steph Douglas, owner and founder of Don't Buy Her Flowers. Orders for their personalised gift packages have been through the roof since the first lockdown was announced, and Steph talked about how that had been for her, and what she thinks the long-term impact will be on the business.

When you’re rushing through the mayhem of life it is sometimes hard to stop and consider what someone would actually want as a gift. New mum. Flowers. Tick. Mother-in-law Birthday. Flowers. Tick. Best friend’s heart break. Flowers. Tick. But Steph Douglas, the founder of the alternative gift company Don’t Buy Her Flowers has another idea – gifts that require no effort but that produce a little pocket of TLC. In this episode Steph tells the story of how life can get in the way of connecting properly to those around us. She set up her company to help those connections go a bit deeper through thoughtful gifts that people actually want. She gives tips on the best thing to say to a new mum (“you must be shattered” doesn’t cut it), advises you not knock the day job (having a salary and colleagues to chew the cud with shouldn’t be underestimated) and how it’s ok to lower your domestic standards to get just get on with life!

In this latest interview, Paul talks to Steph Douglas, the founder of Don’t Buy Her Flowers. After a long career in govt and marketing and being left puzzled about why people would send 8 flower bouquets on the birth of her first child, Steph founded this thoughtful gifting company. Our conversation gives compelling insight in to how Steph has carefully curated and nurtured the brand and customer experience to meet her own high expectations as a consumer. Steph talks about the whole journey from hiring the right people to scaling the business and intentionally choosing not to take on investment. Steph’s clear vision and authenticity is inspiring; her home truths about genuinely consulting and being steered by customer feedback and staying human are a stark reminder to those marketers who talk the theory, but don’t walk it in practice.

Listen as Wendy and Annie discuss the secrets to life with new babies. While Steph started her (very successful!) business with three tiddlers in tow, she says the key is ... doing nothing and having zero expectations. Oh, and listen to the end for her hilarious birth story. She's nothing if not honest, our Steph.

How do you cope when you've got a business that's skyrocketing under Covid, plus three kids at home? That's what we wanted to find out from Steph Douglas, whose gift-box business Don't Buy Her Flowers found that sales went through the roof when the shops closed.We chatted to the brilliant Steph about how she found herself working full-on under highly adrenalized conditions, how she coped with the guilt about doing well when other industries suffered, and the intense pressure and responsibility she felt. It wasn't until she had a break from work that Steph found herself struggling with her mental health – she shares how she managed this and what her plans are to cope with Pandemic: The Return. Plus – the universal experiences of crying in Tescos and dishwasher rows with your partner…How to Cope is hosted by writer Becky Howard and psychotherapist Lucy Clyde. You can follow us on Twitter @_beckyhoward @lucysclyde @cope_podcastDon't Buy Her Flowers: https://www.dontbuyherflowers.com/ Thanks for listening - please like, subscribe and share

James is joined by another Direct to Consumer (DTC) brand on the latest episode of the IAB UK Connected Podcast. Steph Douglas is the founder of Don't Buy Her Flowers a 'thoughtful gifting company'. She shares how lockdown has affected her business and how a small initiative to show love for key workers had a huge impact. Find out more about Steph and her business in this film, part of our Born Online study into DTC brands. For more information about how we are supporting our members at this time, as well as resources and trends from across the industry, take a look at our IAB UK Connected hub. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Quarantalks I'm chatting with Steph Douglas, founder of Don't Buy Her Flowers, about how her business has adapted to new restrictions and an increase in demand. We talked through the change in how she manages her team, how they've changed their marketing, and how she's managed to get things done with her kids at home all the time as well. You can find us on Instagram @steph_dontbuyherflowers @thewhinco

OLD GOLD! Time to revisit some of our favourite bits from the last seven years of scumminess. If you're new to the podcast: welcome! This will give you an idea of what we're all about. If you're an old friend: welcome back! Let's have a laugh all over again.Greatest Hits VOL 3 features Simon London, who talks about his experience of being adopted as a black child by a white family. Steph Douglas, otherwise known as the boss of Don't Buy Her Flowers, talks about how having a third child has affected her relationship and sex life. And finally, author and influencer Elle Wright discusses love and laughter after the loss of her baby, Teddy. Since recording this episode, Elle has announced she is now pregnant, and Teddy will become a big brother in Summer 2020. We are thrilled for Elle and Nico and send our love.We're @scummymummies on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. If you like the podcast, please rate, review and subscribe! The Scummy Mummies book is OUT NOW! We hope you like it, and if you do, we'd love an Amazon review!When we're not confined to our homes because of a rapidly escalating global pandemic, we sometimes do live comedy shows! Visit scummymummies.com for dates and tickets. If you already have a ticket for an upcoming show, chances are the date has changed - please contact the venue for details, ta.Thank you for listening! Stay safe! X See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

SME: SOS is a topical podcast to support small businesses through this turbulent time of Covid-19. Offering advice from experts and founders, as well as covering the key announcements and developments that have affected small businesses from the past week.   In this episode, Holly discusses her view on the government backed loan scheme and the power of a united team. She also welcomes Will Butler-Adams, CEO of Brompton Bikes, and Steph Douglas, founder of Don’t Buy Her Flowers to discuss how they are navigating this unprecedented time with their own businesses. They also discuss marketing in this climate, the role of trust with your staff, as well as what they see for the future of small businesses beyond Covid-19.  This SME: SOS Special episode of Conversations of Inspiration is brought to you with thanks to NatWest, Dell, Three and Royal Mail.  Follow Holly and #SMESOS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollytucker/?hl=en 

Steph Douglas launched her gifting business in 2014. She was a new mum and inundated with floral bouquets that she didn't have time to care for so her alternative gift box company, 'Don't Buy Her Flowers', was born. Steph has grown the business from her spare room to a warehouse filled with staff. She talks frankly about how she's built the company, why five year plans are not for her and how she has grown without investment.  

Annabel Rivkin and Emilie McMeekan, authors of the best-selling book I’m Absolutely Fine!, are now here weekly. This week we are rifling through the emotional knicker drawer and talking house moves, growing businesses and seizing every napportunity with Steph Douglas, founder of Don't Buy Her Flowers.

“The first couple of years in business were really tough, and there's no end, just chasing the I'm never going to be done and feeling so anxious and so stressed by it all. I think a lot of women of our generation are just adding things into our to do list. So now I'm going to run a business and now I'm going to have children and now I'm going to write a book or and we're not taking anything out. And at the same time a lot of us are trying to emulate our mothers by being the good friend, the good wife, the good sister, the good mother. I just think it's prime for disaster” Steph Douglas In this episode I talked to Steph Douglas, founder of alternative online gift company Don’t Buy Her Flowers. Steph used to be in the world of marketing and advertising, from working in PR for a government department all the way to being a Marketing Manager for EDF Energy and running their London 2012 Olympic Sponsorship. BUT one day she decided to leave it all behind and follow her dream – setting up her own company called Don't Buy Her Flowers. It all started from an idea she had after having her first son, when everyone bought her flowers. She had gone through what was a demanding 9 months where not only was she pregnant with her first child, but her husband was diagnosed with cancer. So, when the doorbell kept ringing with flowers she thought it wasn’t really the most appropriate thing to give a new mum – something else to look after! She was feeling extremely overwhelmed at the time and thought there must be a way of giving more thoughtful gifts. Firstly, she started a blog to build her audience before roping in family members to help run the business, it's now going from strength to strength. What I loved about this episode is that we really got deep and personal. We talked about the importance of talking about emotions and empathy and doing that through thoughtful presents. Unfortunately, we live in a societ where we don't talk enough about how we feel, and we do not know how to be there for people. And of course, we talked about the more business side of things including what it is like being an entrepreneur starting on your own and the kind of fears that come with it. And you'll see we laugh a lot, and there is just so much that you can learn from her story. #dontbuyherflowers #stepdouglas #femaleentrepreneur #onlinegifts

Having a baby AND a business? How does that even work? Steph Douglas, founder of dontbuyherflowers.com and CEO of 3 humans (the youngest only a few months old) talks to host Kate Cocker about being a mum 3 times over, with a business in tow.  Find out what it is to run a business on top of having a baby, and whether it is worth resisting the early maternity leave urge to become an entrepreneur!  Steph Douglas lays down some straight up mum advice handed down from her mum, and opens up about how having a baby can also affect your relationship!  Oh and - don't forget part 2 where 2 business coaches will give you tips on how to manage business/working again with motherhood. 

In this episode I speak to the wonderful Steph Douglas who started Don't Buy Her Flowers from her kitchen table after having her children. We discuss life, business and the importance of staying focussed. Find Steph here:https://www.instagram.com/steph_dontbuyherflowers/ Join my FREE FB group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AdsForSuccess/

I am joined by the wonderful Steph Douglas, mum of 3 and founder of Don't buy her flowers. I connected with Steph through instagram after relating hugely to what she was sharing about her relationship and bringing up 3 children. Steph's sharing totally keeps me sane, whilst we were recording I was constantly nodding along. Steph is incredibly honest and open about her marriage and how bringing 3 children into the world has affected their rhythm. On the podcast we chat about the natural ups and downs in relationships, how to survive the stresses of everyday and trying to avoid constantly being on each others back, bringing it back to kindness, love and most importantly communication. We also chat about overwhelm and how if not managed can lead to full on manic mode! And of course Pulling up the Drawbridge, if you haven't yet read Stephs blog post, read it HERE.  Enjoy and as always please do feel free to connect with me @mumtalkpodcast on instagram or email me at mumtalkpodcast@gmail.com. Have a lovely rest of your week Emma Xx    

Welcome to episode 30!! I am joined by Steph Douglas, founder of thoughtful gift company, Don’t Buy Her Flowers. We have a wide ranging conversation about stair casing to success amongst other things. The stair casing we are talking about is taking considered steps and growing rather than trying to grow exponentially and then fizzling out.   Steph is a human with her own needs (we tend to leave this bit out!), mother to three children aged between 1 and 8 years old, wife and founder of a blossoming company.   Read the full show notes here.   I am making some changes to the Three Sixty space, more information coming soon.  The changes means that there will not be another Everyday Joy day retreat this year.  The next will be early 2020 and it will not be taking place in the same way, it will be part of a membership.     The next and final (in this way) Everyday Joy retreat takes place on 08/06/19 and promises to be a really nourishing day.  You can book your place and get further information here.  You can also read some feedback from he last retreat here.   Enjoy the episode.

Why are women not receiving equal medical care to men in 2019?Caroline Criado Perez joins the ladies in the studio and she explains why we need to conduct better research into medical issues and how they behave female body rather than defaulting male case studies and applying a “one size fits all” approach. Her new book Invisible Women, is out now.Steph Douglas founder of thoughtful gift company Don't Buy Her Flowers shares her own struggles with overwhelm as a business owner and mum of three. She tells how actually it’s okay to drop out of things we feel committed to doing, social events, family, kids, work, what we CAN say no too.For information on all your hosts you can click on their names:Harriet MinterNatalie CampbellEmma Sexton If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshrAnd for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How important is sex to a good relationship? Why do we sometimes need to pull up the drawbridge? And what are the best and worst bits of having a third child? Answering all these questions is Steph Douglas, Instagram sensation and founder of Don't Buy Her Flowers! She tells us what effect becoming outnumbered has had on her marriage, and why her husband described her third pregnancy as being a bit like Brexit. We talk about the biggest shock that comes with having a new baby, and how counselling can help with the rough patches. Then it's time for some filthy shagging chat. Helen explains how she likes it "good style", and Steph reveals the perils of erotic WhatsApp chat. If you don't want to buy someone flowers, go to dontbuyherflowers.com. You can follow Steph on Instagram @steph_dontbuyherflowers. The Scummy Mummies book is OUT NOW! We hope you like it, and if you do, we'd love an Amazon review! **SEE US LIVE** Come to our live comedy show! We are on our way to Selby, Sheffield, Barnsley, Kettering, Hackney, Chipping Norton, and more... To buy tickets, and for more dates, visit ScummyMummies.com. We're on Twitter (@scummymummies), Instagram, and Facebook. Please send your confessions to scummymummiespodcast@gmail.com and visit us at ScummyMummies.com. If you like the podcast, please rate, review and subscribe! Thank you for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As it's Christmas, Anna is taking some time out to be with family, so this week, we have a best of special!Here are five of our lovely Mums from the year of Breaking Mum and Dad: Susie Verrill, Sarah Turner, Erin Smithers, Candice Brathwaite and Steph Douglas.Listen by clicking ‘Play', subscribe on iTunes and please do rate and review to help spread the word. Look out for new episodes every Tuesday and keep the conversation going.@BreakingMadPod. ****BUY NOW 'Breaking Mum and Dad: The Insider's Guide to Parenting Anxiety'  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Having a Business - with Don't Buy Her Flowers founder Steph Douglas Freaking the F*ck Out is a podcast where Kelsey Bennett and Maddy Scott examine the inner workings of their anxious minds.  Covering everything from the minute to the very big and life changing, they’re not mental health professionals but they do happen to have some experience in the field. When Steph had her first baby she received 8 bunches of flowers...which she just didn't know what to do with.  This slightly overwhelmed feeling led to the discovery that there wasn't much of an alternative when it came to gifts for new mums.  So, she created one.  Don't Buy Her Flowers is a thoughtful gift company, where you can send the new mum in your life to a real treat.  It's also expanded to packages for birthdays, get well, thank you, bereavement and any occasion where you might want to send something thoughtful.  We talk all things new business, taking the plunge and going your own way. Contact: Email: hello@freakingthefuckout.com Twitter: @ftfopod Instagram: @ftfopod Facebook: Freaking the F Out Artwork by Chris Hastings-Spital (@chrismhs) Steph Douglas: @steph_dontbuyherflowers @dontbuyherflowers    

Steph Douglas is the founder of thoughtful gift company Don't Buy Her Flowers and a mum of 3. She's passionate about mums looking after themselves and taking life slowly. She recently wrote a blog called 'pulling up the drawbridge' that went viral, discussing how differently she's handled the postpartum period with her third baby. In this episode we discuss: - How she started her business - The transition from 2 to 3 children - Pulling up the drawbridge - How her marriage has changed since having children - Body image and her overcoming with an eating disorder in her 20's Find Steph at @steph_dontbuyherflowers www.dontbuyherflowers.com

A glorious guest discussing everything concerning business, motherhood, Instagram, having three kids, stopping comparisonitis, blogging, breast pumps, flogging old socks and much more...

Steph Douglas found herself surrounded by bouquets of flowers when she gave birth, and wondered why?! She would have much preferred a care package- and the idea for her business 'Don't Buy Her Flowers' was born. A place to buy care packages for all occasions. She brought her latest bundle of joy, Frank, to see Anna and chat all about it.Steph and Anna chat relationships after children, how her approach to mothering and labour has changed each time she's given birth to her 3 kids, the Instagram parenting community and Don't Buy Her Flowers.Listen by clicking ‘Play', subscribe on iTunes and please do rate and review to help spread the word.Look out for new episodes every Tuesday and Friday and keep the conversation going. @BreakingMadPod.****BUY NOW  'Breaking Mum and Dad: The Insider's Guide to Parenting Anxiety'Find Steph:Twitter: @DBHFGiftsInstagram: @steph_dontbuyherflowersWebsite: dontbuyherflowers.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Steph started Don't Buy Her Flowers in 2014. She is married to Doug and they have three children, Buster (7) and Mabel (5) and baby Frank. Steph is a Vicar’s daughter, has five siblings, and behaves shamefully like a toddler when she is hungry.In the blog Sisterhood (and all that), Steph writes about motherhood, men & relationships and the idea that we are all in this together because most of us feel like we’re getting it wrong.WebsiteFacebookTwitterSteph's InstagramInstagramFollow @nickyrabyWork with Nicky

When you’re a new mum, you get all sorts of advice thrown at you – sleep when the baby sleeps is one of the popular ones, and I remember thinking ‘yeah right! There’s far too much to do, for me to sleep all the time!’ But my guest on this episode of the podcast is a huge advocate of ‘pulling up the drawbridge’, having as many naps as you can and properly looking after yourself in those first weeks and months after having a baby.Steph Douglas is a mum of three and founder of thoughtful gift company Don’t Buy Her Flowers. Steph had her third baby in late 2017 and spent a whole week in bed and then another week on the sofa. Even now, four months on, she takes naps when she can and she knows she is happier – and a better mum – for doing it.We chat about all of this on this episode, plus Steph talks about how she started her business and how she juggles the crazy world of social media. Check out Steph on Instagram to follow her busy (but nap filled!) life.Music: Epidemic Sound See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we cover the women suing Google over pay 'segregation' and Kate Hudson's description of women who have c-sections as 'lazy'. Our badass businesswoman this week is Steph Douglas, the founder of online retail store Don't Buy Her Flowers. She drops some serious wisdom pearls! Our #backdatedbadass is the late Louise Hay, presented by Samantha Clarke, founder of the Growth and Happiness School. We'd love you to review our podcast and drop us a line on the socials with your comments... @Badasswomenshr @HarrietMinter @NatDCampbell @EmmaSexton See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Steph Douglas built eCommerce store Don’t Buy Her Flowers off the back of the success of her ‘warts and all blog’.  In this episode Steph takes us behind the scenes of the store’s growth to explain how she used the popularity of the blog to drive sales in the store, designed the brand, built the social media and email marketing channels, and even used being publicly labelled as a ‘bad parent’ by the Daily Mail to grow her shop’s sales. For show notes and a free bespoke plan to increase the leads and sales that your website generates, head to https://exposureninja.com/episode49

What's the best gift to get a new mum? Why shouldn't you buy her flowers? And what's the worst present our husbands ever gave us? We answer all these questions and more in this episode, with special guest Steph Douglas. She tells us all about how she set up her own business, and why it makes women cry. We discuss the phenomenon of being hangry, what it's like to have a vicar for a dad, and where to buy the best fried chicken in London. Then we play a new game - Did Our Husbands Really Give Us That? - before rounding off with Scummy Mummy Confessions. You can not buy someone flowers via dontbuyherflowers.com, and follow Steph on Facebook and Instagram. We're on Twitter (@scummymummies), Instagram, and Facebook. Please send your confessions to scummymummiespodcast@gmail.com and visit us at ScummyMummies.com. If you like the podcast, do tell your friends! Thank you for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.