3Spoonies
We are 3Spoonies - entrepreneurs navigating our way through life and business with not enough spoons. This is a podcast for business people with chronic illness, disabilities, neurospiciness or anyone who wants to be more inclusive. We include honest discussions, useful tips and expert guests to give different perspectives on life and business with a disability. We cover topics such as business planning, knowing your limits, access to work and so much more. Join us every Thursday for a group discussion, special guest, or community questions on the last topic!
Episodes

Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
3Spoonies With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper
Episode Number 25- 13 March
Join the hosts of "3Spoonies," Claire, Jo, and Karen, as they delve into the often misunderstood world of invisible disabilities. In this enlightening episode, the trio shares their personal experiences and insights on living with conditions that aren't always visible to the outside world. From fibromyalgia and chronic migraines to autism and anxiety, they discuss the challenges and misconceptions surrounding these disabilities.
The episode also highlights the importance of awareness and understanding, exploring how small accommodations can make a big difference. With humor and honesty, the hosts tackle societal attitudes and share practical tips on navigating daily life with invisible disabilities.
Whether you're living with an invisible disability or looking to support someone who is, this episode offers valuable perspectives and support. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the invisible struggles many face and the resilience it takes to manage them.
Thank you for listening to this episode of 3Spoonies! If you enjoyed this episode, we would love for you to leave us a review, subscribe for our weekly update and share it with your friends!
Feel free to come and join us on any of our socials
Website - www.3spoonies.co.uk
Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/3Spoonies
Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/bsndisabledentrepreneurs
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3spoonies
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If you’d like to find out more about our hosts;
Jo O’Neil
Website: https://bright-cat.co.uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-oneil/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrightCatBusiness
Claire Napper
Website: www.sparklesgiftboutique.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-napper
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SparklesGB
Karen Duncan
Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses
Sponsors
A HUGE thank to our main episode sponsor:
Gary Jones
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And to our advert sponsors!
Maddy Alexander-Grout
Maddy Alexander-Grout is a visibility strategist, ADHD coach, and advocate for people with hidden disabilities.
She’s all about helping people with invisible struggles share their stories, get seen, and build real, authentic connections.
She’s the founder of Mad About Money, an inclusive platform that provides practical financial advice for neurodivergent individuals, and also runs Invisible to Influential, a brand that helps entrepreneurs turn their vulnerabilities into visibility.
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Marzipan Artisan
Are you ready to indulge in a treat that's as delightful to look at as it is to eat?
Welcome to Marzipan Artisan, where Clare crafts her marzipan sweets into cute and whimsical shapes right in the heart of Norfolk.
From traditional fruit and veg designs to bumble bees, miniature cakes, and even personalized messages, each sweet is a masterpiece in your mouth.
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Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
3Spoonies with Karen Duncan, Claire Napper and Jo O’Neil
Episode Number 24.5: 6th March
In this episode we take questions from the community on being green with a disability
Thank you for listening to this episode of 3Spoonies!
If you enjoyed this episode, we would love for you to leave us a review, subscribe for our weekly update and share it with your friends!
Feel free to come and join us on any of our socials
Website - www.3spoonies.co.uk
Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/3Spoonies
Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/bsndisabledentrepreneurs
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If you’d like to find out more about our hosts;
Jo O’Neil
Website: https://bright-cat.co.uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-oneil/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrightCatBusiness
Claire Napper
Website: www.sparklesgiftboutique.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-napper
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SparklesGB
Karen Duncan
Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses
Jeanette Jones
Website: www.anygreenwilldo.co.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anygreenwilldo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anygreenwilldo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeannette-jones/
Sponsors A HUGE thank to our main episode sponsor:
Dom Fenton The Activity Connectors mission is to inspire children, young people and adults alike to find the right activities for them through collaboration. We believe there is a sport or activity for everyone.
Links
www.theactivityconnector.com
Instagram theactivityconnector
Twitter x :@Actconnector
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-fenton
Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies

Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
3Spoonies with Jo O’Neil, Karen Duncan and Claire Napper
Episode Number 24: 27th February
In this episode we look at being green with a disability, what little things you can do to make a difference, and some you may not have even thought about. Thank you for listening to this episode of 3Spoonies!
If you enjoyed this episode, we would love for you to leave us a review, subscribe for our weekly update and share it with your friends!
Feel free to come and join us on any of our socials
Website - www.3spoonies.co.uk
Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/3Spoonies
Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/bsndisabledentrepreneurs
X - https://x.com/3Spoonies
If you’d like to find out more about our hosts;
Jo O’Neil Website: https://bright-cat.co.uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-oneil/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrightCatBusiness
Claire Napper
Website: www.sparklesgiftboutique.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-napper
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SparklesGB
Karen Duncan
Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses
Jeanette Jones
\Website: www.anygreenwilldo.co.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anygreenwilldo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anygreenwilldo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeannette-jones/
Sponsors A HUGE thank to our main episode sponsor:
Gary Jones Make podcasting work for you and your business by heading over to GROW Radio. Website: https://growradio.uk/
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Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
3Spoonies with Claire Napper, Jo O’Neil and Karen Duncan
Episode Number 23.5: 20th February
In this episode we take community questions on motivation.
Thank you for listening to this episode of 3Spoonies!
If you enjoyed this episode, we would love for you to leave us a review, subscribe for our weekly update and share it with your friends!
Feel free to come and join us on any of our socials
Website - www.3spoonies.co.uk
Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/3Spoonies
Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/bsndisabledentrepreneurs
X - https://x.com/3Spoonies
If you’d like to find out more about our hosts;
Jo O’Neil
Website: https://bright-cat.co.uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-oneil/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrightCatBusiness
Claire Napper
Website: www.sparklesgiftboutique.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-napper
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SparklesGB
Karen Duncan
Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses
Sponsors A HUGE thank to our main episode sponsor:
Dom Fenton The Activity Connectors mission is to inspire children, young people and adults alike to find the right activities for them through collaboration. We believe there is a sport or activity for everyone.
Links www.theactivityconnector.com
Instagram theactivityconnector
Twitter x :@Actconnector
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-fenton
Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies

Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
3Spoonies with Claire Napper, Jo O’Neil and Karen Duncan
Episode Number 23: 13th February 2025
In this episode we look at Motivation, keeping yourself going, even when you just don’t want to.
Thank you for listening to this episode of 3Spoonies!
If you enjoyed this episode, we would love for you to leave us a review, subscribe for our weekly update and share it with your friends!
Feel free to come and join us on any of our socials
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Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/bsndisabledentrepreneurs X - https://x.com/3Spoonies
If you’d like to find out more about our hosts;
Jo O’Neil Website: https://bright-cat.co.uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-oneil/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrightCatBusiness
Claire Napper Website: www.sparklesgiftboutique.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-napper
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SparklesGB
Karen Duncan
Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses
Sponsors A HUGE thank to our main episode sponsor: Gary Jones
Make podcasting work for you and your business by heading over to GROW Radio.
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And to our advert sponsors!
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Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
3Spoonies with Jo O’Neil, Karen Duncan and Claire Napper
Episode Number 22.5: 6th February
In this episode we look at community questions on accessible weddings
Thank you for listening to this episode of 3Spoonies!
If you enjoyed this episode, we would love for you to leave us a review, subscribe for our weekly update and share it with your friends!
Feel free to come and join us on any of our socials
Website - www.3spoonies.co.uk
Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/3Spoonies
Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/bsndisabledentrepreneurs
X - https://x.com/3Spoonies
If you’d like to find out more about our hosts;
Jo O’Neil
Website: https://bright-cat.co.uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-oneil/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrightCatBusiness
Claire Napper
Website: www.sparklesgiftboutique.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-napper
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SparklesGB
Karen Duncan
Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses
Amber-Jane Quinlan
Fully accessible bridal boutique offering a made to order & bespoke service. Free parking. VIP appts.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quinlancouturebridalwear/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quinlancouturebridal/
Sponsors A HUGE thank to our main episode sponsor:
Dom Fenton The Activity Connectors mission is to inspire children, young people and adults alike to find the right activities for them through collaboration. We believe there is a sport or activity for everyone.
Links www.theactivityconnector.com
Instagram theactivityconnector
Twitter x :@Actconnector
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-fenton
Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies

Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
3Spoonies with Claire Napper, Jo O’Neil and Karen Duncan
Episode Number 22: 30th January
In this episode we look at Accessible Weddings and things you should consider.
Thank you for listening to this episode of 3Spoonies!
If you enjoyed this episode, we would love for you to leave us a review, subscribe for our weekly update and share it with your friends!
Feel free to come and join us on any of our socials
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Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/bsndisabledentrepreneurs
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If you’d like to find out more about our hosts;
Jo O’Neil
Website: https://bright-cat.co.uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-oneil/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrightCatBusiness
Claire Napper
Website: www.sparklesgiftboutique.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-napper
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SparklesGB
Karen Duncan
Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses
Sponsors A HUGE thank to our main episode sponsor:
Gary Jones
Make podcasting work for you and your business by heading over to GROW Radio.
Website: https://growradio.uk/ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/GrowRadioUK/
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YouTube: https://youtube.com/@growradio?si=BlTS8vcr2vGHyvT8
And to our advert sponsors!
Amanda McCarthy
Yoga designed by Disabled people for everyone!
Website: Adaptive Yoga LIVE https://adaptiveyogalive.com/
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Claire Napper
The only thing better than an incredible gift is an incredible personalised gift. Give a truly thoughtful present this year, and let them know how unique they really are with our amazing range of bespoke gifts!
Website - www.sparklesgiftboutique.co.uk
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Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
3Spoonies With Claire Napper, Karen Duncan and Jo O’Neil
Episode Number 21.5: 23rd January 2025
In this episode we take questions from the community to help with your email marketing.
Thank you for listening to this episode of 3Spoonies! If you enjoyed this episode, we would love for you to leave us a review, subscribe for our weekly update and share it with your friends!
Feel free to come and join us on any of our socials
Website - www.3spoonies.co.uk
Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/3Spoonies
Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/bsndisabledentrepreneurs
X - https://x.com/3Spoonies
If you’d like to find out more about our hosts;
Jo O’Neil
Website: https://bright-cat.co.uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-oneil/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrightCatBusiness
Claire Napper
Website: www.sparklesgiftboutique.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-napper
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SparklesGB
Karen Duncan
Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses
Sponsors
A HUGE thank to our main episode sponsor: Dom Fenton
The Activity Connectors mission is to inspire children, young people and adults alike to find the right activities for them through collaboration. We believe there is a sport or activity for everyone.
Links
www.theactivityconnector.com
Instagram theactivityconnector
Twitter x :@Actconnector
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-fenton
Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies

Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
3Spoonies With Karen Duncan, Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper
Episode Number 21: 16th January
In this episode we look at Marketing with Email
Thank you for listening to this episode of 3Spoonies! If you enjoyed this episode, we would love for you to leave us a review, subscribe for our weekly update and share it with your friends!
Feel free to come and join us on any of our socials
Website - www.3spoonies.co.uk
Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/3Spoonies
Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/bsndisabledentrepreneurs
X - https://x.com/3Spoonies
If you’d like to find out more about our hosts;
Jo O’Neil
Website: https://bright-cat.co.uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-oneil/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrightCatBusiness
Claire Napper
Website: www.sparklesgiftboutique.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-napper
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SparklesGB
Karen Duncan
Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses
Sponsors
A HUGE thank to our main episode sponsor:
Gary Jones
Make podcasting work for you and your business by heading over to GROW Radio
Website: https://growradio.uk/
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/GrowRadioUK/
X: https://x.com/growradiouk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growradiouk/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@growradio?si=BlTS8vcr2vGHyvT8
And to our advert sponsors!
Zoe Wadsworth
Helping you make an impact in your business
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Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
3Spoonies With Claire Napper, Jo O’Neil and Karen Duncan
Episode 20.5: 9th January 2025
In this episode we look at community questions on all things Awards.
Thank you for listening to this episode of 3Spoonies! If you enjoyed this episode, we would love for you to leave us a review, subscribe for our weekly update and share it with your friends!
Feel free to come and join us on any of our socials
Website - www.3spoonies.co.uk
Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/3Spoonies
Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/bsndisabledentrepreneurs
X - https://x.com/3Spoonies
If you’d like to find out more about our hosts;
Jo O’Neil
Website: https://bright-cat.co.uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-oneil/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrightCatBusiness
Claire Napper
Website: www.sparklesgiftboutique.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-napper
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SparklesG
Karen Duncan
Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses
Stacey Calder
Website: www.businesssuccessnetwork.co.uk
Website: www.staceycalder.co.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businesssuccessnetwork/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceycalder/
Sponsors
A HUGE thank to our main episode sponsor: Dom Fenton
The Activity Connectors mission is to inspire children, young people and adults alike to find the right activities for them through collaboration. We believe there is a sport or activity for everyone.
Links
www.theactivityconnector.com
Instagram theactivityconnector
Twitter x :@Actconnector
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-fenton
Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies






