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 Aug 08, 2024
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
3Spoonies on Networking Community Questions
With Karen Duncan, Claire Napper and Jo O’Neil
Episode 9.5: 18th August
In this episode we look at questions from the community for our hosts
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 over at the Business Success Network For Disabled Entrepreneurs here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bsndisabledentrepreneurs
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
Web: www.theactivityconnector.com
Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/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 Aug 01, 2024
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
3Spoonies on…Networking
With Jo O’Neil, Karen Duncan and Claire Napper
Episode Number 9: 1st August
In this episode we look at Networking and how it can help you and your business
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 over at the Business Success Network For Disabled Entrepreneurs here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bsndisabledentrepreneurs
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: Rachel Hargrave
The Awards People is a specialist award writing awards agency who help you get the awards recognition you deserve for your achievements!
Over the years they’ve got to know about and meet so many individuals, charities, companies and organisations that offer amazing products and services but who rarely get recognised for it, or who enter awards but never get further than the nomination stage. This is where The Awards People come in with their experience and expertise in writing multi-award-winning award applications.
Whether you’re looking for initial research into what awards are available for you to enter or support with award nominations and/or award submission forms – The Awards People are the people for you.
93% of all entries go through to the finals and 81% go on to win their category.
Unlock the one simple, powerful ‘secret’ to raising your profile, enhancing your reputation and growing your organisation with The Awards People!
FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheAwardsPeople https://x.com/TheAwardsPeople
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-awards-people
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theawardspeople/ https://theawardspeople.co.uk/
And to our advert sponsors!
Elizabeth Graney
Your 360° marketing consultancy focusing on the right strategy, planning and marketing services for you to ensure your business success!
Links & Primary Link: Book Your FREE consultation – https://www.escapethevillage.com/contact-us/
Blog – https://www.escapethevillage.com/blog/
Meet the Herd – https://www.escapethevillage.com/about/
Scorpious books
Scorpius Books is an award-winning small publisher of dyslexic-friendly fiction for adults, wit the belief that great stories should be for everyone.
Links:
https://www.scorpiusbooks.com
https://www.scorpiusbooks.com/shop
https://www.facebook.com/scorpiusbooks
https://www.instagram.com/scorpiusbooks
Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies

Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
3Spoonies on Events & Expos Community Questions
With Jo O’Neil, Claire Napper and Karen Duncan
Episode 8.5: 25th July 2024
In this episode we look at our community questions on all thinks events & expos
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 over at the Business Success Network For Disabled Entrepreneurs here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bsndisabledentrepreneurs
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
Guest - Rachael Chiverton
Rachael, Your Focus Guru not only helps you with maximising every minute of everyday and prioritising the right tasks, she gives you back time with your loved ones and teaches you how to make yourself the most important person in your world. Having run 3 of her own Expos, she will be helping to learn how to make your events / expos more inclusive.
Links:
https://www.facebook.com/rachaelchiverton/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachaelchiverton/
https://calendly.com/rachael-8/blog-discovery-call-clone
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 Jul 18, 2024
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
3Spoonies on Events & Expos
With Claire Napper, Karen Duncan and Jo O’Neil
Episode 7: 18th July
In this episode we look at the best way to get the most from attending or exhibiting at an event or expo
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 over at the Business Success Network For Disabled Entrepreneurs here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bsndisabledentrepreneurs
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
Guest - Rachael Chiverton
Rachael, Your Focus Guru not only helps you with maximising every minute of everyday and prioritising the right tasks, she gives you back time with your loved ones and teaches you how to make yourself the most important person in your world. Having run 3 of her own Expos, she will be helping to learn how to make your events / expos more inclusive.
Links:
https://www.facebook.com/rachaelchiverton/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachaelchiverton/
https://calendly.com/rachael-8/blog-discovery-call-clone
Sponsors
A HUGE thank to our main episode sponsor: Lisa Hicks Evans
SNOAP was invented by Lisa, a mum of three who is dedicated to caring for her family, whilst doing as little damage to the environment as possible and saving money.
FB: https://facebook.com/snoapuk
IG: https://www.instagram.com/snoapuk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/snoap-hq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/snoapuk
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@snoapuk5
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/snoapbusiness/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@snoapuk
Email: Lisa@SNOAP.com
And to our advert sponsors!
Ad 1 - Sarah Lou
Handmade sustainable slow fashion & eco-conscious gifts.
Link: www.SarahLouCrafts.co.uk
Ad 2 - Charlotte Mather
Neuro Network: Unmasking connections for neurodivergent business owners. (Because great minds don't think alike.)
Embrace your authentic self because great minds don't think alike, and that's what makes them great!
Join exciting events, workshops, and online forums. Find your tribe, share your ideas, and take your business to the next level.
Find us on Instagram @neuro_networking and unleash your full potential.
Link: www.instagram.com@neuro_networking -
Website: www.neuro-network.co.uk
Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies

Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
3Spoonies on Marketing & Merchandise Community Questions
With Karen Duncan, Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper
Episode 6.5: 11th July 2024
In this episode we look at our community questions on marketing and merchandise
Closing Remarks: 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 over at the Business Success Network For Disabled Entrepreneurs here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bsndisabledentrepreneurs
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 Jul 04, 2024
Thursday Jul 04, 2024
3Spoonies on Marketing & Merchandise
With Jo O’Neil, Karen Duncan and Claire Napper
Episode 7: 4th July
In this episode we look at how knowing your brand, the value of good merch and using it in the right way for 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 over at the Business Success Network For Disabled Entrepreneurs here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bsndisabledentrepreneurs
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: Lisa Hicks Evans
SNOAP was invented by Lisa a mum of three who is dedicated to caring for her family, whilst doing as little damage to the environment as possible and saving money.
FB: https://facebook.com/snoapuk
IG: https://www.instagram.com/snoapuk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/snoap-hq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/snoapuk
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@snoapuk5
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/snoapbusiness/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@snoapuk
Email: Lisa@SNOAP.com
And to our advert sponsors!
Ad 1 - Sheena Whyatt
KAPOW! Your Super Business Coach offers personalised coaching for overwhelmed but ambitious business owners, empowering them to take control of their business journey and achieve their goals with a client-driven approach.
Links: https://heroes.kapowme.com/enterthehub,
https://heroes.kapowme.com/free-session
Ad 2 - Charlotte Mather
Neuro Network: Unmasking connections for neurodivergent business owners. (Because great minds don't think alike.)
Embrace your authentic self because great minds don't think alike, and that's what makes them great!
Join exciting events, workshops, and online forums. Find your tribe, share your ideas, and take your business to the next level.
Find us on Instagram @neuro_networking and unleash your full potential.
www.instagram.com@neuro_networking -
Website: www.neuro-network.co.uk
Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies

Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
3Spoonies on Business & Self Care Community Questions
With Claire Napper, Jo O’Neil and Karen Duncan
Episode 6.5: 27th June
In this episode we look at the community questions asked to Amanda about self care within business.
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 over at the Business Success Network For Disabled Entrepreneurs here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bsndisabledentrepreneurs
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
Guest - Amanda McKinlay
Amanda is a wellbeing and creativity coach and owner of The butterfly room i
Link:
https://linktr.ee/thebutterflyroompaisley?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=4dd700e4-739f-46f4-bcd1-29d5f229c8e5
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 Jun 20, 2024
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
3Spoonies on Balancing Business & Self Care
With Karen Duncan, Claire Napper and Jo O’Neil
Episode 6: 20th June
In this episode we look at the importance of balancing business and self care and what you can do to help yourself
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 over at the Business Success Network For Disabled Entrepreneurs here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bsndisabledentrepreneurs
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
Guest - Amanda McKinlay
Amanda is a wellbeing and creativity coach and runs The butterfly room
Link:https://linktr.ee/thebutterflyroompaisley?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=4dd700e4-739f-46f4-bcd1-29d5f229c8e5
Sponsors
A HUGE thank to our main episode sponsor: Lisa Hicks Evans
SNOAP was invented by Lisa a mum of three who is dedicated to caring for her family, whilst doing as little damage to the environment as possible and saving money.
FB: https://facebook.com/snoapuk
IG: https://www.instagram.com/snoapuk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/snoap-hq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/snoapuk
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@snoapuk5
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/snoapbusiness/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@snoapuk
Email: Lisa@SNOAP.com
And to our advert sponsors!
Ad 1- Christopher Brown
Cutting Your Costs, helping everyday households and businesses save money on their essential utilities allowing you to focus on things that matter most in life.
Links;
Universal link - cutting-your-costs.co.uk
UW link - https://uw.partners/chris.brown
Ad 2 - Beth Saunders
Yours2Xplore - From solo to family, budget to luxury, where will you go next?
links
https://www.facebook.com/yours2xplore/
Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies

Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
3Spoonies on Knowing Your Limits Community Questions
With Jo O’Neil, Karen Duncan and Claire Napper
Episode 5.5: 13th June 2024
In this episode we look at the questions the community asked us about knowing our limits and working around 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 over at the Business Success Network For Disabled Entrepreneurs here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bsndisabledentrepreneurs
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 Jun 06, 2024
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
3Spoonies on Knowing Your Limits
With Claire Napper, Jo O’Neil and Karen Duncan
Episode 5: 6th June 2024
In this episode we look at how we work around our limits that we have from having chronic pain and how we adjust things to work with those limits
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 over at the Business Success Network For Disabled Entrepreneurs here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bsndisabledentrepreneurs
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: Lisa Hicks Evans
SNOAP was invented by Lisa a mum of three who is dedicated to caring for her family, whilst doing as little damage to the environment as possible and saving money.
FB: https://facebook.com/snoapuk
IG: https://www.instagram.com/snoapuk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/snoap-hq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/snoapuk
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@snoapuk5
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/snoapbusiness/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@snoapuk
Email: Lisa@SNOAP.com
And to our advert sponsors!
Ad 1 - Joe Colling Nutkins
Ad 2 - Charlotte Mather
Neuro Network: Unmasking connections for neurodivergent business owners. (Because great minds don't think alike.)
Embrace your authentic self because great minds don't think alike, and that's what makes them great!
Join exciting events, workshops, and online forums. Find your tribe, share your ideas, and take your business to the next level.
Find us on Instagram @neuro_networking and unleash your full potential.
Link: www.instagram.com@neuro_networking -
Website: www.neuro-network.co.uk
Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies






