Author: Amanda Hughes - Elysium Lifestyle Magazine

Amanda Hughes

I’m an award winning small business mentor, Apple top 30 podcaster, and bestselling author who’s obsessed with making social media fun, easy and profitable for small business owners. I live on the stunning west coast of Scotland with my husband, John, our wildly wonderful twins and our rescue pup, Walt. My life is a mix of family chaos, hot chocolate-fuelled business dreams, and daily walks on the beach (which, let’s be honest, usually involve chasing after a dog or a child)

Amanda Hughes

I’m an award winning small business mentor, Apple top 30 podcaster, and bestselling author who’s obsessed with making social media fun, easy and profitable for small business owners. I live on the stunning west coast of Scotland with my husband, John, our wildly wonderful twins and our rescue pup, Walt. My life is a mix of family chaos, hot chocolate-fuelled business dreams, and daily walks on the beach (which, let’s be honest, usually involve chasing after a dog or a child)

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The 40+ Female Founder Era on Social Media

November 19, 2025

As a woman over 40 (or even 50!), it can feel wildly daunting to start a business… and the thought

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The Unexpected Perks of Perimenopause for Female Small Business Owners

October 16, 2025

When most women hear the word perimenopause, empowerment isn’t usually the first thing that comes to mind. We think of

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AI and Small Business – The Good The Bad and The Ugly

September 9, 2025

Artificial Intelligence. Two words that seem to be everywhere right now. For small business owners, AI can feel like both

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Late Payments Are Hurting Small Businesses, Here’s How to Protect Yourself

August 22, 2025

You can have the most well run business in the world, but if your customers don’t pay on time, the

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Distracted by Dishes, Not Deadlines: The Real WFH Challenge for Women in Business

July 22, 2025

You sit down, coffee in hand, ready to finally tackle that sales page. Or your inbox. Or anything on your

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The Hidden Costs of Mass Tagging on Social Media

July 3, 2025

Why Facebook’s Mass Tagging Tactic Is Hurting Your Business (And What to Do Instead) By Amanda Hughes, Social Media Mentor