BONUS EPISODE – Visibility, Awards & Why It's Time You Made Some Noise (with Jemimah Ashleigh)

BONUS EPISODE – Visibility, Awards & Why It's Time You Made Some Noise (with Jemimah Ashleigh)

Author: Jenn Donovan: Speaker, Author, Marketer and Social Media Expert June 23, 2025 Duration: 23:19

BONUS EPISODE – Visibility, Awards & Why It's Time You Made Some Noise (with Jemimah Ashleigh)

Surprise! I'm popping into your ears today with a juicy bonus episode. This is a chat I had live on socials with the fabulous Jemimah Ashleigh, visibility expert, founder of The Visibility Lab, and one of the incredible speakers at my Social Media & Marketing Conference in Melbourne this August.

In this raw and real conversation, we unpack why entering business awards is one of the most underused, undervalued, and totally brilliant marketing strategies out there. (Spoiler alert: it's not about trophies, it's about credibility, visibility, and opportunity.)

We talk about:

  • Why being "quietly brilliant" isn't a strategy anymore

  • How awards give you a massive ROI (even if you don't win!)

  • The mindset shift that'll help you finally back yourself and get seen

This convo is full of gold for anyone ready to step into the spotlight, even if the tech at the start is a little less than polished (classic me 🙈).

🎟️ If you haven't grabbed your ticket to the conference yet, do it! Head to socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/conference.


Running a small business often feels like a constant juggling act, where the big dreams meet daily grind. The Small Business Made Simple Podcast cuts through that noise with practical, actionable conversations. Host Jenn Donovan brings her background as a speaker, author, and marketer directly to your earbuds, but she’s not just theorizing. Having been deep in the trenches herself, she understands the unique mix of ambition and overwhelm that defines the entrepreneurial journey. This podcast focuses on real-world application, offering bite-sized social media and marketing strategies you can implement immediately, without needing a massive budget or a dedicated team. You’ll also hear from fellow small business owners who share their own stories-the successes, the stumbles, and the lessons learned along the way. It’s a blend of expert guidance from Jenn and peer-to-peer solidarity, all designed to provide both clarity and accountability. Think of each episode as a focused coaching session that helps break down larger goals into manageable steps, reinforcing the confidence that you can, indeed, build the business you envision. Tune in for honest talk that simplifies the complex, making growth feel less like a solitary struggle and more like a shared, achievable path forward.
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