In this episode of Creating the Curve, Anna Bravington is joined by long-time mentor, connector, and all-around business whirlwind Beverley Poole, to talk about something every founder needs - support.

Together, they explore:

• Why technical founders struggle when they try to go it alone

• How to know what you’re good at and when to outsource the rest

• The importance of building your “trusty tribe”

• Why burnout and overwhelm are real threats for early-stage businesses

• And how founders with ADHD or neurodivergence can work with their strengths, not against them

If you’ve ever felt like you should be doing everything yourself, this episode will remind you that getting support isn’t cheating - it’s smart strategy.

From community networking to finding the right mentor, Beverley and Anna share candid insights into what makes support work, how to set boundaries, and how to build a business around what you are best at, not just what needs doing.

Learn more and join our free community at: https://creatingthecurve.co.uk

To get in touch with our guest Beverley Poole find her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/beverley-poole-business-builder/ or her website https://www.aspire4business.com

Used well, AI can be one of the best ways to help you save time, reduce stress, and get through your to-do list as a small business owner.

In this solo episode of Creating The Curve, Anna shares her own everyday AI processes, from editing podcasts faster, to getting blog posts written quicker, to researching leads more efficiently, and how AI is helping her balance creativity, productivity, and sanity in a busy business.

You’ll learn:

• Why small business owners should think of AI as an “extra pair of hands”

• How to create pillar content and turn it into 30–40 pieces of marketing (with help from AI)

• The AI tools Anna uses (and why she loves them)

• How to make AI work for your style - whether you prefer writing, video, or audio

• The one mindset shift that helps you get the most from AI tools

If you’ve been wondering how to make AI practical for your own business - this is a great place to start.

For founders juggling a hundred tasks, AI and Custom GPTs can be a lifeline - if you know how to use them right.

In this episode of Creating The Curve, Anna is joined by creative strategist and AI experimenter Frank Prendergast for a refreshing, practical conversation about getting started with ChatGPT and Custom GPTs, without needing to be a prompt engineer or a tech wizard.

They explore:

• How to stop overthinking and give things a go

• What makes a prompt work (and why it doesn’t have to be perfect)

• Why Custom GPTs can save you serious time

• How to train AI tools to match your tone, style, and voice

• The joy of exploring AI with a sense of curiosity, not pressure

This episode is for founders who want to use AI to make life easier.
So if you've been lurking on the edge of ChatGPT or thinking “I should be using AI more,” this is your nudge to start exploring.

It’s not about being perfect - it’s about playing, learning, and making it work for you.

Learn more and join our free community at: https://creatingthecurve.co.uk/

To get in touch with our guest Frank Prendergast, find him at: https://www.frankandmarci.com/ or on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankprendergast/