In this episode Eve is joined by Amy Hudson – Scentsy consultant and busy mum – for a relaxed and honest chat about gifting in real life.

Amy shares why she loves giving gifts “just because”, even if her wrapping isn’t always picture-perfect. It’s a lovely reminder that gifting doesn’t have to be flawless to be meaningful.

We also chat about her fragrance business and her biggest gifting season – her advent calendars – which she starts wrapping in early autumn!

What we cover:

• Gifting without a specific occasion
• Why “imperfect” wrapping is more than enough
• Balancing business, family life, and gifting
• Behind the scenes of advent calendar prep

Connect with Amy

Shop for Scentsy with Amy https://amyhudson03.scentsy.co.uk/

Amy's socials:

https://www.facebook.com/ScentsbyAmyHudson/

https://www.instagram.com/amyhuds03/

Amy hosts the Sisterhood networking in her area: The Sisterhood Networking Group North East Wales | Facebook

Ready to take this further?

If this episode has got you thinking about how you can use gifting and wrapping more intentionally in your business, come and join the Giftwrapped by Eve free 3-day Unwrap the Potential Challenge w/c 11th May.

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In this episode, I’m joined by Hannah Bartlett, founder of The Christmas Insider and Jolly Festive.

Hannah brings a really unique perspective, combining her analytical background with a love of festive traditions to explore how and why trends emerge and what they actually mean for small businesses.

We chat about how Christmas acts as a reflection of how people are feeling more broadly, why storytelling and emotion are at the heart of great gifting, and how you can use trends with confidence (without feeling like you have to reinvent everything every year).

If you’ve ever wondered how to stand out during the busiest season, plan ahead without overwhelm, or create gifts and experiences that truly resonate with your customers, this episode is full of insight and ideas to get you thinking.

In this episode, we cover:

• How Hannah got into Christmas trend research and why she’s so passionate about it
• What Christmas trends really are (and why they’re about more than just aesthetics)
• Why emotions and storytelling are key to creating products that truly connect
• How small businesses can use trends without feeling pressured to constantly create something new
• The importance of your “hero products” and building around what already works
• Hannah’s “3 Ps of gifting”: purpose, provenance, and personalisation
• How customer behaviour is shifting when it comes to gifting and consumption
• Why experiential and meaningful gifts are becoming more popular
• Practical ways to start planning for Christmas earlier (without overwhelm)
• How to use storytelling, imagery, and seasonal context to market your products more effectively

Connect with Hannah

You can find Hannah over on Instagram at The Christmas Insider, where she shares festive trends, insights, and practical ideas for small product businesses.

She also shares a regular Festive Brief packed with inspiration and actionable tips, plus her upcoming Christmas trends report, well worth keeping an eye out for if you’re planning ahead for your next festive season.

Ready to take this further?

If this episode has got you thinking about how you can use gifting and wrapping more intentionally in your business, come and join the Giftwrapped by Eve free 3-day Unwrap the Potential Challenge w/c 11th May.

• Grab free wrapping tutorials and resources at giftwrappedbyeve.com
• Follow Giftwrapped by Eve on Instagram
• Join our Facebook community: Giftwrapped by Eve - Learn Eco Giftwrapping for Your Business

Season 4 of Greener Gifting Gang is coming soon… and it’s all about helping you see your products in a whole new way.

What if your products weren’t just bought, but chosen as the perfect gift?

This season, Eve Cale (founder of Giftwrapped by Eve) is joined by a range of inspiring new guests who will get you thinking differently about how you position your products, and why seeing them as gifts can have a real impact on your business.

You’ll hear practical, down-to-earth conversations designed to help you:

• Increase your sales
• Improve the experience of receiving your products
• Make your products an easy “yes” for gifting

And, as always, there’s a strong focus on doing all of this in a way that considers the planet, from how you wrap and package your products, to how you promote them.

If you’re a handmade business owner or sell giftable products, this season will give you plenty of ideas you can actually put into action.

Follow the podcast now so you don’t miss the first episode of Season 4.

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In this final episode of Season 3, we’re taking a moment to reflect and more importantly, look ahead to after Easter.

Eve recaps some of the key themes from this season, explores a few gift occasions to inspire you, and helps you start thinking more strategically about how gifting can support your business all year round.

• The power of choosing one key occasion to focus on
• Simple ideas for year-round gift opportunities
• How to start planning ahead

🎁 Free Resource

If you’re not sure which occasion to choose, download my free list of 50 gift occasions to spark ideas and help you plan your next steps:

Find me on Instagram at @giftwrappedbyeve I'd love to hear what gift occasion you are focusing on next.

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In this episode of the Greener Gifting Gang podcast, I’m joined by Ceri Seal, founder of Bare Cards, who is bringing fresh thinking to the traditional greetings card industry.

Bare Cards feature a unique patented design that folds and seals itself, meaning no envelope is required. It’s a clever innovation that reduces waste while keeping the joy of sending and receiving a card.

We also explore the idea of reusing and repurposing, which sits at the heart of the Bare Cards concept. Thanks to their thoughtful design, the cards can be displayed and even framed as artwork, giving them a life long after the message has been read.

In our conversation we talk about:

• The story behind Bare Cards and the innovation of their envelope-free design
• Reusing and repurposing – from framing cards as artwork to giving materials a second life
• Ceri’s own gift-giving traditions and why she especially loves Christmas
• How becoming a small business owner has changed the way she shops for gifts and supports other small businesses

It’s a warm and thoughtful conversation about creativity, traditions, and the small changes that can make gifting a little kinder to the planet.

Also mentioned in this episode:

• Episode 29 What I Learned from Winning Small Business Sunday
• Episode 22 How to Wrap Without Hurting Your Back with Ruth Matthews

Connect with Ceri

Website: bare-cards.co.uk

Instagram: @bare_cards

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This bonus episode is a special excerpt from my recent interview on the Business Matters show on Radio Bath, where I joined host Paula Harsley alongside fellow #SBS Small Business Sunday winner Helen Osmond.

In this short but packed episode we talk about how Helen and Eve met (and re-met!) what led us both to enter #SBS.

Eve shares more about the winner's event, the topic of resilience and the fact that the vast majority of SBS winners are female.

There’s also a slightly unexpected detour into the Bath Half Marathon which Eve completed a couple of days before this aired (fun fact, the Radio Bath studio is on the route, twice!)

Helen also shares more about her brand new book, How to Revise for GCSE Maths Without All the Panic (now available on Amazon).

Hope you enjoy this bonus episode.

Paula Harsley is the founder of Wordsmith and presents the monthly Business Matters show on Radio Bath

https://www.paulaharsley.com/

https://radiobath.com/

Helen Osmond is the founder of Osmond Education and award-winning maths tutor and author.

https://www.osmondeducation.co.uk/

How to Revise for GCSE Maths (Without All the Panic)

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In this episode of the Greener Gifting Gang podcast, I’m joined by Danielle Howell from Jam Jar Travel for an inspiring chat about gratitude, connection, and thoughtful gifting.

Danielle shares how gifting has evolved for her, before and after kids, and how it’s become a way to show appreciation for clients, friends, and family near and far. She also reflects on sending gifts across the miles, including special moments connecting with family who are far away, showing how distance doesn’t have to dilute the thoughtfulness of a gift.

We cover:

• How gifting and wrapping habits change with life’s seasons
• Using thoughtful gifts to express gratitude and appreciation
• Travel experiences as meaningful gifts that create lasting memories
• Simple ways to make your gifting a little greener

This episode is full of warmth, energy, and practical ideas to make your gifts more meaningful, intentional, and memorable for friends, family and clients too.

Connect with Danielle:

https://linktr.ee/jamjartravel

@Iamdaniellehowell: Instagram

Also in this episode:

Danielle and Eve met at the Home, Life & You Show when Eve was working with Sue Eagle from Eazywraps. Listen to the episodes about Home, Life & You here:

Episode 14 From Fabric to Gift Wrap: Sue Eagle’s Sustainable Story

Episode 21 Behind the Scenes at the Home Life & You Show: A Catch-Up with Sue Eagle from Eazywraps

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Are you having enough conversations in your business?

It’s often said that if you have a great product, it will sell itself. But in reality, is that really the case?

In this episode, I’m talking about why conversations matter so much for product-based businesses and how they can help you build visibility, relationships and trust with your audience.

I also share some simple ways you can start having more conversations, whether that’s on social media, in your DMs, or through networking with other small business owners.

If you sometimes feel like you’re posting online but not really connecting with people, this episode will give you a few ideas to help change that.

In this episode we cover:

• Why great products don’t always “sell themselves”
• The role conversations play in building your business
• Simple ways to start more conversations online
• How networking can help you connect with the right people

Mentioned in this episode:

The Gift Connection – a relaxed online networking session for product-based businesses.

🗓 Friday 24th April
⏰ 11am–12pm

A friendly space to meet other product business owners, have conversations, and make new connections.

Register here: The Gift Connection - online networking | Giftwrapped By Eve

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