HONEST with Pandora Paloma

What's Actually Working in Online Business in 2026

2025 felt like the Wild West for online business - launches flopped, funnels stopped converting, and everyone was asking: “Wait… is this still working?”

In this episode, I’m breaking down what we actually saw behind the scenes - what still works, what fizzled out fast, and what I’m fully backing going into 2026. From freebies to ManyChat, low-ticket ads to the AI content problem, this episode is a no-BS look at what it really takes to scale now, and what I’d never do again.

 

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💡 In this episode:

• Are freebies dead? No - but they need a better role in your ecosystem

• Why we’re using ManyChat less but still using it well

• Evergreen vs. Live Launching,  and how to make both work

• Low-ticket front-end funnels: the real results behind £150k in sales, and mistakes to avoid when building yours

• Why AI content is repelling your best buyers

• What I’m leaving behind, and what I’m backing in 2026

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LINKS:

- Want my £80k launch breakdown for just £22? Come and let me know here
- Learn how to building your sales ecosystem in my free DEMAND training here
- Build your Low Ticket eco-system in Low Ticket Legacy for £37

 

What happened in 2025 and my business predictions for 2026

It's not lost on me that I did a podcast rebrand and then vanished, but I'm back and this season is getting spicy.

Inside this episode:

- The behind the scenes of my best year in business in 2025

- My AI predictions (it's over)

- How to find your voice in 2026

- How to micro-niche your messaging this year

- My struggle with being visible online

And what's next for me personally in 2026. We're moving house!

Oh and if you want to watch this on Youtube, you can do that here.

Please note: sound quality might not be 100% as this was a last minute recording in Paris.

I'd love to hear from you and what you thought of the new format - let me know here.

And p.s. Join AUTHORITY here

Grief, Growth & the Greater Why: Building a Business That Heals with MJ Renshaw

In this soul-stirring episode of the HONEST Series, I sit down with MJ, founder of The Being Method, to explore the raw, real and revolutionary ways that motherhood shapes our businesses - and how systems, sensitivity and self-trust can help us scale sustainably.

MJ shares her journey from dropping out of osteopathy school, walking away from a successful skincare brand and launching a breathwork certification business while navigating two back-to-back pregnancies.

Together, we share how grief has been a big part of the creation of our missions and unpack the power of nervous system safety, building businesses that honor our values and redefining success beyond the numbers.

If you’ve ever wondered how to build a business that holds you - not just your income - this episode will land deeply.

On the show...

• MJ’s unconventional path to entrepreneurship and what she walked away from to build what she has now

• How motherhood clarified her values and fuelled her decision to build for freedom and flexibility

• Why systems and subscriptions created safety during postpartum (and how to think about them at each stage of growth)

• What it means to model success and self-love for your children while growing a business

• A candid look at failed launches, identity shifts and the messy middle of scaling

• The mindset MJ returns to when navigating guilt, growth and getting back up after setbacks

Key Takeaways:

• The “one product, one platform” approach MJ started with - and how she’s scaling differently now

• Behind the scenes of her DM-based sales funnel and how she uses automation without losing connection

• Her perspective on what creates safety in business (hint: it’s not certainty, it’s creativity)

• How MJ and her team use values-led marketing, team communication, and SOPs to run a multi-six-figure company, while keeping her working hours mum-friendly

• Reflections on grief, purpose, and creating impact through service-based business

Quotes to Remember:

“You can build a business that works with your nervous system - not against it.”
“I don’t want anyone else telling me when I can go to the zoo with my kids.”
“You have to be creative. You can have it all - but you have to design it that way.”
“Our kids don’t need perfection. They need to see us model possibility.”

MJ’s Book: How to Cry is out NOW

A must-read for anyone told they’re “too sensitive” or struggling to feel anything at all. MJ’s upcoming book explores the science and soul of emotion, crying, and the nervous system. Stay tuned on Instagram for the launch.

Connect with MJ:

Instagram: @beingmethodbreathwork
Website: www.thebeingmethod.com

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If there's one thing I took from this it's, your story is allowed to evolve, your business gets to feel good and your version of success is valid.

40 Lessons at 40: What Business, Motherhood & Becoming Have Really Taught Me

Turning 40 has a strange way of sneaking up on you. It doesn’t feel like a big deal - until it arrives. And then suddenly, you’re reflecting on how far you’ve come, how much you’ve grown and everything it took to become the person you are now.

In this special HONEST episode, I’m sharing 40 of the biggest lessons I’ve learned along the way - about business, motherhood, self-trust, identity, and building a life (and company) that actually feels like yours.

If you’ve ever questioned your pace, your path, or your power - this one’s for you.

What you’ll hear:

• How identity and self-belief fuel sustainable leadership - and why visibility is the starting point.

• The messaging shift that actually converts in 2025 - resonance over relevance, words over hustle.
• Why sustainable success requires structure - and how to build for depth, not dopamine.
• What strong brands are really made of - clarity, conviction, and consistency over trends.
• The lessons life and motherhood teach about business - and the power of emotional boundaries and becoming.

Work with Me

I have one space coming up for 1:1. Apply here.

Find out more about Legacy here

Why Your Words Aren’t Landing (and the Method That Will)

We’re not in 2020 anymore. The content that built six-figure years and months back is not what’s converting now.

In this week’s HONEST episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the biggest messaging shift I’ve seen in years and how it’s rebuilding trust, reactivating buyers and reshaping the way we sell.

The old tactics? Over.
What’s cutting through in 2025? Resonance.

If your content is feeling flat or your conversions have stalled, this conversation will show you why (and what to do instead).

In this episode, I cover:

The New Buyer Landscape

• Why it’s not your offer - it’s your message
• How buyer behaviour has shifted toward emotional safety, clarity, and trust
• The myths that are still keeping people stuck

And What Works Now in 2025

• Real over rehearsed
• Value-aligned sales copy
• Messaging that mirrors your audience’s inner world

If your words aren’t landing the way they used to, tune in and make a shift.

Links & Resources:

Get the Resonance Messaging course here  for £27 →

💌 Want help applying this inside your brand, launch or sales messaging? Find out more about Legacy here.

 

The Cage Is Open: Why You’re Not as Stuck as You Think

How many of us are waiting for permission to walk through a door that’s already open?

In today’s HONEST episode, I’m diving into the idea of perceived limitation - the cages we create in our minds, the stories we tell ourselves about why we can’t move and the truth that changes everything: the door is already open.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, like you’re waiting for something or someone to give you the green light… this episode is for you.

In this episode:

• The cage we create and how fear can disguise itself as responsibility
• Why comfort isn’t the same as freedom
• What’s waiting for you beyond the cage: self-trust, expansion, alignment
• The 3 reflection questions to explore if you’re feeling stuck in the cage

Links & Resources:

🎧 Loved this episode? Tag me on Instagram @pandorapaloma_ and let me know what landed.

💌 Ready to walk out of the cage and into your next chapter of business? My door is open.

Is Ease in your Business Found, or Built?

“Ease isn’t something we stumble across. It’s something we build.”

In this week’s episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal reflection on how I’ve created true spaciousness in my business, and how you can too.

Two years ago, I was glued to my phone every summer, chasing sales and micromanaging every move. Today? I’m prepping for three whole weeks off to celebrate turning 40 - with systems and strategies in place that allow me to rest, without everything falling apart.

If you’ve ever feared that stepping back means losing momentum, this episode is your reminder:

You don’t need to hustle harder - you need to build smarter.

In this episode, I share:

• The summer that changed everything — and why I decided things had to be different
• The simple systems that let me step away while sales still come in
• The inner work that made ease feel safe
• Practical journal prompts to help you create more freedom
• How you can work with me in Q3 to build your own scalable, spacious business

Mentioned in this episode:

→ Low-Ticket Legacy – A £37 DIY course that helps you build a repeatable, trust-building funnel that sells daily — even while you rest.

→ Legacy (Done With You) – A group experience where we build your full low-ticket funnel together. £1555 or 5 x £333. DM me to find out more.

Journal Prompts from this episode:

• What can I batch now to create more freedom later?
• What automations can I build to support space?
• What stories am I still holding about needing to be “on” to be worthy?
  

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What If Your Business Isn’t Stuck… It’s Just in Survival?

What if the feeling of being “stuck” in your business isn’t stuckness at all, but survival mode disguised as success?

In this deeply reflective episode, I explore how survival doesn’t always look like struggle and how perfection, pressure and performance can quietly shape our business decisions.

You’ll hear what changed when I stopped building from force and started building from safety instead and why this one shift is helping my clients scale faster than ever.

Whether you’re leading from burnout, chasing significance or craving a new way forward… this is the episode for you.

In This Episode:
✨ The subtle signs you’re operating from survival (even when things look “fine”)
✨ Why control and chaos are two sides of the same coin
✨ How safety shifts your energy, your strategy - and your results
✨ Three powerful questions every CEO should be asking right now
✨ What becomes possible when you stop proving and start trusting

Resources:
→ The episode I reference on investing £86,000 in mentorship.               
→ Join Legacy
→ I have one space open for a new 1:1 client - apply here

→ Want to connect? DM me on Instagram @pandorapaloma_

A low ticket offer funnel is your 2025 successful sales secret

Why Every High-Ticket Business Needs a Low-Ticket Funnel (Yes, Even Yours)

If you're selling anything over £1,000 and still ignoring low-ticket offers, you're leaving serious money on the table.

In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly why I'm doubling down on low-ticket funnels over the next 6 months and why you might want to do the same. From rising ad costs to the psychology of trust in 2025, this isn’t just a nice idea, it’s a necessary shift.

In the episode I cover:

• How a £27 front-end offer outperformed a free lead magnet by 4x

• Why buyers > leads (and why that £7 purchase changes everything)

• The reality of the "trust recession" and how low-ticket offers build long-term relationships

• How to turn your existing free stuff into revenue-generating mini products

• My multi-funnel strategy to scale smarter, not harder

Whether you’re scaling to multiple six or seven figures, this episode will shift how you think about lead generation, conversion and longevity in your business.

Key Topics Covered:

• The shift from lead generation to buyer generation

• Real-world funnel data from £5K+ high-ticket programs

• The new economics of ads and how to stay profitable

• How to “cashflow your content” using what you already have

• The mindset shift most high-ticket entrepreneurs need to make

Links & Resources:

• Join Scalable You (to build your funnel eco-system)

• Want to build your own profitable low-ticket funnel? Work with me inside Legacy

• Follow on Instagram for daily insights → @pandorapaloma_

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Why Trust is the New Currency + How to Build it With Your Audience

Last week, I made £10,000 in my business and only 10% of it came from funnels. The other 90% was from women who’ve worked with me before.

They came back because they felt held, seen and remembered - they trusted me to deliver and right now, trust is the new currency.

In this episode of HONEST, I’m sharing why and how to build a business that prioritises trust.

I talk about:

• What’s changing in the online space

• The difference between urgency and resonance

• How to lead in a way that creates real return clients

• What trust looks like in offers, your content and everyday presence

• Why being deeply human is your most powerful strategy

This is a call back to the kind of business you want to build: one rooted in truth, ease and long-term relationships - not trends, because you know they never last forever!

Links & Mentions:

• Scalable Sales, Standout Brand Training → Join here

• Interested in building trust based funnels inside Scalable You → Find out more here

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