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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 'The SEO Mindset' PodcastBuild your inner confidence and thrive.The SEO Mindset is a weekly podcast that will give you actionable tips, guidance and advice to help you not only build your inner confidence but to also thrive in your career.Each week we will cover topics specific to careers in the SEO industry but also broader topics too including professional and personal development.Your hosts are Life Coach Tazmin Suleman and SEO Manager Sarah McDowell, who between them have over 20 years of experience working in the industry.Sign up to be a guest on the podcast here.Get in touchWe'd love to hear from you. We have many ways that you can reach out to us to say hello, ask a question, or suggest a topic for us to discuss on a future episode.Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Follow us on LinkedIn Send us an emailCheck out Tazmin's Website Check out Sarah's Website Click here to sign up for our newsletter to receive news and updates from the podcast eg latest episodes, events, competitions etc. We will never spam and you can unsubscribe at anytime.Subscribe and never miss an episode: Listen to The SEO Mindset Podcast Check all episodes: The SEO Mindset Podcast website Copyright 2025 Sarah & Tazmin Mentioned in this episode:Free Consultation Call with TazminInterested in personal growth or career development? Book a free consultation call with Tazmin, by visiting her website:Contact TazminDonate & Support The PodcastIf you enjoy the podcast and listening to our episodes, you can support the podcast by donating a coffee via Buy Me A Coffee for as little as £5. If you leave us a message we can also give you a shoutout. Link below:Buy Me A Coffee

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!About 'The SEO Mindset' PodcastBuild your inner confidence and thrive.The SEO Mindset is a weekly podcast that will give you actionable tips, guidance and advice to help you not only build your inner confidence but to also thrive in your career.Each week we will cover topics specific to careers in the SEO industry but also broader topics too including professional and personal development.Your hosts are Life Coach Tazmin Suleman and SEO Manager Sarah McDowell, who between them have over 20 years of experience working in the industry.Sign up to be a guest on the podcast here.Get in touchWe'd love to hear from you. We have many ways that you can reach out to us to say hello, ask a question, or suggest a topic for us to discuss on a future episode.Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Follow us on LinkedIn Send us an emailCheck out Tazmin's Website Check out Sarah's Website Click here to download your copy of our free 'Growth versus Fixed Mindset' ebook.Click here to sign up for our newsletter to receive news and updates from the podcast eg latest episodes, events, competitions etc. We will never spam and you can unsubscribe at anytime.Subscribe and never miss an episode: Listen to The SEO Mindset Podcast Check out all episodes: The SEO Mindset Podcast website Free Consultation Call with TazminInterested in personal growth or career development? Book a free consultation call with Tazmin, by visiting her website:Get in touch with TazminDonate & Support The PodcastWe have set ourselves up on Buy Me A Coffee, meaning that if you enjoy the podcast and our episodes you can give us a one-off donation to support us. If you leave us a message, we can also give you a shout-out.Click the link below:Buy Me a CoffeeCopyright 2025 Sarah & Tazmin Mentioned in this episode:Donate & Support The PodcastWe have set ourselves up on Buy Me A Coffee, meaning that if you enjoy the podcast and our episodes you can give us a one-off donation to support us. If

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' PodcastBuild your inner confidence and thrive.The SEO Mindset is a weekly podcast that will give you actionable tips, guidance and advice to help you not only build your inner confidence but to also thrive in your career.Each week we will cover topics specific to careers in the SEO industry but also broader topics too including professional and personal development.Your hosts are Life Coach Tazmin Suleman and SEO Manager Sarah McDowell, who between them have over 20 years of experience working in the industry.Sign up to be a guest on the podcast here.Get in touchWe'd love to hear from you. We have many ways that you can reach out to us to say hello, ask a question, or suggest a topic for us to discuss on a future episode.Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Follow us on LinkedIn Send us an emailCheck out Tazmin's Website Check out Sarah's Website Click here to download your copy of our free 'Growth versus Fixed Mindset' ebook.Click here to sign up for our newsletter to receive news and updates from the podcast eg latest episodes, events, competitions etc. We will never spam and you can unsubscribe at anytime.Check out all episodes: The SEO Mindset Podcast website Subscribe and never miss an episode: Listen to The SEO Mindset PodcastResources used for episodeHow You Can Build Healthier Habits - The SEO Mindset PodcastFree Consultation Call with TazminInterested in personal growth or career development? Book a free consultation call with Tazmin, by visiting her website:Get in touch with TazminDonate & Support The PodcastWe have set ourselves up on Buy Me A Coffee, meaning that if you enjoy the podcast and our episodes you can give us a one-off donation to support us. If you leave us a message, we can also give you a shout-out.Click the link below:Buy Me a CoffeeToday’s episode is brought to you by Clear Narrative MediaLooking to create awareness, build visibility and enhance growth for your business,...

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' PodcastBuild your inner confidence and thrive.The SEO Mindset is a weekly podcast that will give you actionable tips, guidance and advice to help you not only build your inner confidence but to also thrive in your career.Each week we will cover topics specific to careers in the SEO industry but also broader topics too including professional and personal development.Your hosts are Life Coach Tazmin Suleman and SEO Manager Sarah McDowell, who between them have over 20 years of experience working in the industry.Sign up to be a guest on the podcast here.Get in touchWe'd love to hear from you. We have many ways that you can reach out to us to say hello, ask a question, or suggest a topic for us to discuss on a future episode.Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Follow us on LinkedIn Send us an emailCheck out Tazmin's Website Check out Sarah's Website Click here to download your copy of our free 'Growth versus Fixed Mindset' ebook.Click here to sign up for our newsletter to receive news and updates from the podcast eg latest episodes, events, competitions etc. We will never spam and you can unsubscribe at anytime.Subscribe and never miss an episode: Listen to The SEO Mindset Podcast Check out all episodes: The SEO Mindset Podcast website Resources used for episodeWhat Procrastination Is and Isn't - The SEO MindsetCopyright 2025 Sarah & Tazmin

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 with financial literacy, how things are changing, and simple ways to take charge of your financial journey.About Priti:Priti Rathi Gupta, Founder of LXME, has led and inspired over 500,000 women towards building their financial acumen and financialization of their small savings. An Alumni of Harvard Business School, she had held leadership positions as M. D. of Anand Rathi, one of India’s largest Financial Services Conglomerate, at YPO, and Founder of Ishka films. She is a reputed expert awarded for setting up the Commodities desk, Currency, and Forex Advisory business with two decades of experience in the BFSI industry & is now focused on bridging the gap between women & wealth. Where to find Priti:Priti Rathi 's Facebook group @pritirathigupta on Instagram @pritirathigupta on X Priti Rathi 's Website About 'The SEO Mindset' PodcastBuild your inner confidence and thrive.The SEO Mindset is a weekly podcast that will give you actionable tips, guidance and advice to help you not only build your inner confidence but to also thrive in your career.Each week we will cover topics specific to careers in the SEO industry but also broader topics too including professional and personal development.Your hosts are Life Coach Tazmin Suleman and SEO Manager Sarah McDowell, who between them have over 20 years of experience working in the industry.Sign up to be a guest on the podcast here.Get in touchWe'd love to hear from you. We have many ways that you can reach out to us to say hello, ask a question, or suggest a topic for us to discuss on a future episode.Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Follow us on LinkedIn Send us an emailCheck out Tazmin's Website Check out Sarah's Website Click here to download your copy of our free 'Growth versus Fixed Mindset' ebook.Click here to sign up for our newsletter to receive news and updates from the podcast eg latest episodes, events, competitions etc. We will never spam and you can unsubscribe at anytime.Subscribe and never miss an episode: Listen to The SEO Mindset Podcast Check out all episodes: The SEO Mindset Podcast website Today’s episode is brought to you by Clear Narrative MediaLooking to create awareness, build visibility and enhance growth for your business,...

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' PodcastBuild your inner confidence and thrive.The SEO Mindset is a weekly podcast that will give you actionable tips, guidance and advice to help you not only build your inner confidence but to also thrive in your career.Each week we will cover topics specific to careers in the SEO industry but also broader topics too including professional and personal development.Your hosts are Life Coach Tazmin Suleman and SEO Manager Sarah McDowell, who between them have over 20 years of experience working in the industry.Sign up to be a guest on the podcast here.Get in touchWe'd love to hear from you. We have many ways that you can reach out to us to say hello, ask a question, or suggest a topic for us to discuss on a future episode.Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Follow us on LinkedIn Send us an emailCheck out Tazmin's Website Check out Sarah's Website Click here to download your copy of our free 'Growth versus Fixed Mindset' ebook.Click here to sign up for our newsletter to receive news and updates from the podcast eg latest episodes, events, competitions etc. We will never spam and you can unsubscribe at anytime.Subscribe and never miss an episode: Listen to The SEO Mindset Podcast Check out all episodes: The SEO Mindset Podcast website Today’s episode is brought to you by Clear Narrative MediaLooking to create awareness, build visibility and enhance growth for your business, organisation or yourself?Introducing Clear Narrative Media. A purpose-led media and marketing agency that transforms how founders, creatives and organisations share their stories online.Dedicated to assisting you with all your marketing, content and strategy needs.You can find them on all social media platforms or using the link below:Check out Clear Narrative MediaFree Consultation Call with TazminInterested in personal growth or career development? Book a free consultation call with Tazmin, by visiting her website:Get in touch with...

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 thriving business without relying on personal branding or constant visibility. She shares how she did it and (more importantly) why it works.About Veruska:Veruska, is a global growth and international expansion consultant specialized in multilingual SEO, globalization/internationalization, localization strategy, and go-to-market planning for complex, cross-border businesses. For over 20 years, she's helped companies grow internationally. She speaks multiple languages, holds a Master’s in Data Science, and has an academic grounding in sociology, sociolinguistics, and AI (LLMs), which gives her the ability to translate human behavior into actionable, scalable growth strategies. She's technical and loves working with dev teams: analyzing, diagnosing, and solving SEO and localization issues, addressing workflow and tooling inefficiencies, and building automation pipelines. She codes in multiple languages (💕 Python) and feel just as comfortable building workflows or auditing code-heavy international sites as she does leading cross-functional global teams. Where to find Veruska:Veruska's Website Veruska Anconitano on LinkedInAbout 'The SEO Mindset' PodcastBuild your inner confidence and thrive.The SEO Mindset is a weekly podcast that will give you actionable tips, guidance and advice to help you not only build your inner confidence but to also thrive in your career.Each week we will cover topics specific to careers in the SEO industry but also broader topics too including professional and personal development.Your hosts are Life Coach Tazmin Suleman and SEO Manager Sarah McDowell, who between them have over 20 years of experience working in the industry.Sign up to be a guest on the podcast here.Get in touchWe'd love to hear from you. We have many ways that you can reach out to us to say hello, ask a question, or suggest a topic for us to discuss on a future episode.Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Follow us on LinkedIn Send us an emailCheck out Tazmin's Website Check out Sarah's Website Click here to download your copy of our free 'Growth versus Fixed Mindset' ebook.Click here to sign up for our newsletter to receive news and updates from the podcast eg latest episodes, events, competitions etc. We will never spam and you can unsubscribe at anytime.Check out all episodes: The SEO Mindset Podcast website Subscribe and never miss an episode: Listen to The...

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’s SEO client programs. Born into a family of software engineers, web developers and technical writers, Lily brings a strong technical background, performance-driven habits and forward-thinking creativity to all programs she oversees. Lily began her SEO career in 2010 in a fast-paced start-up environment and moved quickly into the agency world, where she helped grow and establish an award-winning SEO department that delivered high impact work for a fast-growing list of notable clients, including Fortune 500 companies. Lily has worked across a variety of verticals with a focus on retail, e-commerce, B2B and CPG sites. She loves diving into algorithm updates, assessing quality issues and solving technical SEO mysteries. Where to find Lily:Lily's Website @lilyraynyc on X Lily on LinkedInLily on BlueskyAbout 'The SEO Mindset' PodcastBuild your inner confidence and thrive.The SEO Mindset is a weekly podcast that will give you actionable tips, guidance and advice to help you not only build your inner confidence but to also thrive in your career.Each week we will cover topics specific to careers in the SEO industry but also broader topics too including professional and personal development.Your hosts are Life Coach Tazmin Suleman and SEO Manager Sarah McDowell, who between them have over 20 years of experience working in the industry.Sign up to be a guest on the podcast here.Get in touchWe'd love to hear from you. We have many ways that you can reach out to us to say hello, ask a question, or suggest a topic for us to discuss on a future episode.Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Follow us on LinkedIn Send us an emailCheck out Tazmin's Website Check out Sarah's Website Click here to download your copy of our free 'Growth versus Fixed Mindset' ebook.Click here to sign up for our newsletter to receive news and updates from the podcast eg latest episodes, events, competitions etc. We will never spam and you can unsubscribe at anytime.Subscribe and never miss an episode: Listen to The SEO Mindset Podcast Check out all episodes: The SEO Mindset Podcast website Today’s episode is brought to you by Clear Narrative...

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 inevitable challenges. She opens up about her own personal experiences, what threw her off course, how she coped, and the steps she took to get back on track. Together, they explore how to get comfortable with discomfort and share practical strategies to help you move forward when life doesn’t go as planned.About Sangeeta:Sangeeta Pillai is an activist, podcaster, writer & speaker. She is the creator of the South Asian feminist platform Soul Sutras, has won many awards for her Masala Podcast and been featured in the press a lot. What keeps Sangeeta going? The hundreds of messages I get from my sisters who tell me that my work “changed their life”. Follow Sangeeta:@soulsutras on Instagram Sangeeta's Website Sangeeta on YouTube Sangeeta on LinkedInPre-order 'Bad Daughter'About 'The SEO Mindset' PodcastBuild your inner confidence and thrive.The SEO Mindset is a weekly podcast that will give you actionable tips, guidance and advice to help you not only build your inner confidence but to also thrive in your career.Each week we will cover topics specific to careers in the SEO industry but also broader topics too including professional and personal development.Your hosts are Life Coach Tazmin Suleman and SEO Manager Sarah McDowell, who between them have over 20 years of experience working in the industry.Sign up to be a guest on the podcast here.Get in touchWe'd love to hear from you. We have many ways that you can reach out to us to say hello, ask a question, or suggest a topic for us to discuss on a future episode.Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Follow us on LinkedIn Send us an emailCheck out Tazmin's Website Check out Sarah's Website Click here to download your copy of our free 'Growth versus Fixed Mindset' ebook.Click here to sign up for our newsletter to receive news and updates from the podcast eg latest episodes, events, competitions etc. We will never spam and you can unsubscribe at anytime.Subscribe and never miss an episode: Listen to The SEO Mindset Podcast Check out all episodes: The SEO Mindset Podcast website Today’s episode is brought to you by...

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 free.About 'The SEO Mindset' PodcastBuild your inner confidence and thrive.The SEO Mindset is a weekly podcast that will give you actionable tips, guidance and advice to help you not only build your inner confidence but to also thrive in your career.Each week we will cover topics specific to careers in the SEO industry but also broader topics too including professional and personal development.Your hosts are Life Coach Tazmin Suleman and SEO Manager Sarah McDowell, who between them have over 20 years of experience working in the industry.Sign up to be a guest on the podcast here.Get in touchWe'd love to hear from you. We have many ways that you can reach out to us to say hello, ask a question, or suggest a topic for us to discuss on a future episode.Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Follow us on LinkedIn Send us an emailCheck out Tazmin's Website Check out Sarah's Website Click here to download your copy of our free 'Growth versus Fixed Mindset' ebook.Click here to sign up for our newsletter to receive news and updates from the podcast eg latest episodes, events, competitions etc. We will never spam and you can unsubscribe at anytime.Subscribe and never miss an episode: Listen to The SEO Mindset Podcast Check out all episodes: The SEO Mindset Podcast website Donate &amp; Support The PodcastWe have set ourselves up on Buy Me A Coffee, meaning that if you enjoy the podcast and our episodes you can give us a one-off donation to support us. If you leave us a message, we can also give you a shout-out. Click the link below:Buy Me a CoffeeFree Consultation Call with TazminInterested in personal growth or career development? Book a free consultation call with Tazmin, by visiting her website:Get in touch with TazminResources used for episodeContact Me — Tazmin SulemanIkigai TrainingIntroduction to Journaling — Tazmin Suleman<a...