Biz

Biz

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Biz is the podcast rewriting the rules of work for a new generation. Join Em Vernem (ambitious but efficient), Michelle Battersby (launched Bumble APAC) and Soph Hirst (ex-Google) as they tackle everything from awkward pay rise conversations to dealing with colleagues who steal your ideas. No more generic advice - just real strategies from women who've been there, done that. BIZ: Because work is hard enough without having to figure it all out yourself.

INBOX: My Colleague Gets Paid More To Do The Same Job!

INBOX: My Colleague Gets Paid More To Do The Same Job!

Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your new workplace group chat where we answer the burning questions you definitely can't ask your boss. Writer and podcaster Em Vernem teams up with entrepreneur Michelle Battersby to tackle your trickiest workplace dilemmas.So what if you find out that your work equal earns a LOT more than you? Michelle’s answer to this viral tiktok might surprise you!Plus we delve into the DMs and get your real life stories on what your company has offered you instead of a pay rise. Some

Feb 19, • 13:04

How To Talk So People Listen To You

How To Talk So People Listen To You

Ever sat in a meeting thinking of the perfect thing to say... only to stay completely silent? This episode is your ultimate guide to finding your voice at work, featuring communication queen Dr Kate Mason (trust us, she's actually changed lives at places like Netflix and Uber).Join Em Vernem as she learns from Biz career coaches Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst how to stop apologising for existing in meetings (we've all done it) and why asking questions actually makes you look smarter, not dumb

Feb 17, • 23:48

INBOX: Can I Date My Co-Worker?

INBOX: Can I Date My Co-Worker?

What exactly can I do in my lunch break (is a pottery class a go?)? And how does a new graduate get an entry-level role if all job ads ask for experience?!Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your new workplace group chat where we answer the burning questions you definitely can't ask your boss.Writer and podcaster Em Vernem teams up with career coach Soph Hirst to tackle your trickiest workplace dilemmas.If you want your work life issue solved, send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au.Sign up

Feb 12, • 16:06

How To Be More Productive (Without Trying Too Hard)

How To Be More Productive (Without Trying Too Hard)

Do you find most ‘productivity’ hacks too hard/too time-consuming to learn and too hard to remember? BIZ is here to save you. By the end of this episode you’re going to know the one prioritisation method that changed how we work and how to do it, and the single smartest way to push back when your manager keeps piling things on your plate.Host Em Vernem gets Biz career coaches Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst to share their best tip each - with Michelle changing the way your work day is structur

Feb 10, • 19:07

INBOX: How Long Do I Have To Consider A Job Offer?

INBOX: How Long Do I Have To Consider A Job Offer?

How do you convince your boss that you work just as well from home as from the office? And how long can you stall before accepting a job offer? Welcome to BIZ Inbox, your new workplace group chat where we answer the burning questions you definitely can't ask your boss.Writer and podcaster Em Vernem teams up with business powerhouse Michelle Battersby to tackle your trickiest workplace dilemmas.If you want your work life issue solved, send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au.Sig

Feb 5, • 12:33

How To Ask For More Money (Without Dying From Awkwardness)

How To Ask For More Money (Without Dying From Awkwardness)

Asking for a pay rise is about as comfortable as explaining to your boss why you've been late three times this week. But what if there was a way to do it that actually works? Host Em Vernem gets Biz career coaches Michelle Battersby and Soph Hirst to share their proven framework for getting what you want at work (spoiler: don't mention your expensive oat latte habit).Plus, they bust the myths about asking every year, using other job offers as leverage, and what to do if you get a 'no'.Consider t

Feb 3, • 22:41

Tomorrow... Your Work Life Sorted

Tomorrow... Your Work Life Sorted

The first episode of BIZ drops tomorrow - here's what you're going to get and how BIZ is going to save your work life. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 2, • 0:50

Introducing: BIZ

Introducing: BIZ

Welcome to BIZ - the podcast that's rewriting the rules of work for a new generation. Join Em Vernem (ambitious but efficient), Michelle Battersby (launched Bumble APAC) and Soph Hirst (ex-Google) as they tackle everything from dealing with difficult bosses to knowing if your side hustle can become your career. No more generic advice, just real strategies from women who've been there, done that. BIZ. Coming to your favourite podcast app February 4.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia

Jan 23, • 0:48

Bonus: Anna Grosman Owns A Male Escort Agency

Bonus: Anna Grosman Owns A Male Escort Agency

Anna Grosman is a Melbourne-based mother of two and staunch advocate for women’s sensual empowerment. She’s recently launched Her Confidant - an elite male escort service that aims to satisfy a woman’s libido, body and mind. Anna believes that putting a male escort on retainer will be one of the new trends of 2025 - as more and more women decide to go #boysober - rejecting the dating apps and more traditional methods of meeting a sexual partner - which all too often prove to be unsafe and unpred

Nov 4, 2024 • 54:09

One For The Sensitive Skin Girlies With Tower 28 Founder Amy Liu

One For The Sensitive Skin Girlies With Tower 28 Founder Amy Liu

It's been a while since our last Lady Startup Story, so we'd like to introduce Amy Liu, the CEO and creator of viral beauty brand Tower28. She's the business founder who did a full 360 on her rosacea and eczema-prone skin. She's here to share to teach us how she identified a niche gap in the market, and just went for it.  This is an episode of another Mamamia podcast, You Beauty that we thought you would love.  SUBSCRIBE:  Subscribe to Mamamia THE END BITS  CREDIT  Hosts: Erin Docherty Guest:

Oct 29, 2024 • 24:47

Zoë Foster Blake On Being An Imperfect Perfectionist - In Business & In Life

Zoë Foster Blake On Being An Imperfect Perfectionist - In Business & In Life

We all know Lady Start Up is all about speaking with some of Australia’s most successful female entrepreneurs to discover how they built their businesses from the ground up. And when it comes to beauty in Australia there's one name that tops that list: Zoë Foster Blake. Zoë Foster Blake, a self-described perfectionist, doesn’t always see it as a positive trait. In this conversation hosted by Clare Stephens, Zoë shares what she’s learned about embracing failure, recognising when she needs space t

Oct 20, 2024 • 57:08

Starting A Business? These Are The Top 5 Things You Need To Know

Starting A Business? These Are The Top 5 Things You Need To Know

We're dropping in your feeds with a special bonus episode!  We learnt so much from each of our guests this season on Lady Startup Stories, so we wanted to put together our top 5 lessons and build a framework for getting started in business. Today, we’re going over the most practical tips of the season and diving into some of our favourite moments with each of our incredible lady startups.  SUBSCRIBE:  Subscribe to Mamamia Have your say! By completing our survey, and to say thank you for your tim

Nov 26, 2023 • 24:18

Creating Modibodi: Kristy Chong’s Million-Dollar Idea

Creating Modibodi: Kristy Chong’s Million-Dollar Idea

Have you ever had a brilliant idea that you thought could change the world? But inevitably due to life and circumstance, it stayed just that - an idea? Enter lady startup Kristy Chong, who turned her game-changing concept into a multi-million dollar reality. She’s the founder of Modibodi, the company that has been redefining the way we think about period products since 2013. This week, Kristy sits down with Elfy to share her story, from launching the business to selling it for millions and using

Sep 11, 2023 • 34:27

How Jennifer Jones Left Corporate And Created Her “Dream Life”

How Jennifer Jones Left Corporate And Created Her “Dream Life”

At twenty-nine, Jennifer Jones was on top of the world. She was the managing director of Diesel and spent her days overseeing a $40 million dollar brand account. But one week before her thirtieth birthday, she quit.  Flash forward a decade or two and she's the creative mind behind Bondi cult-favourite ceramics and homewares brand Jones & Co. This week, Jennifer (JJ) sits down with Elfy to lift the lid on her biggest career wins and mistakes as well as why quitting her day job was the best th

Sep 4, 2023 • 41:50

How Two Public Health Workers Launched A Clothing Label

How Two Public Health Workers Launched A Clothing Label

Laura Thompson & Sarah Sheridan didn’t intend to build a fashion brand. But with a knack for marketing and a fire in their bellies to make a difference in the world, they created Clothing The Gaps.Their dynamic fashion label aims to challenge racial stereotypes, promote cultural awareness, and start conversations about reconciliation.This week, Laura and Sarah sit down with Elfy to discuss how their purpose drives profit - not the other way around - and the core reasons behind their success.

Aug 28, 2023 • 33:40

Melanie Grant Is The Woman Behind Victoria Beckham & Nicole Kidman’s Skin

Melanie Grant Is The Woman Behind Victoria Beckham & Nicole Kidman’s Skin

Melanie Grant's story starts 12 years ago when she opened her first clinic in Sydney, called Melanie Grant Skin. Since then, her business has expanded all over the world, with clinics in Melbourne, Los Angeles, a residency in Paris, and plans of expanding into the UK.She transforms the skin of celebrities, models and A-listers alike. But even beyond her star-studded client list, Melanie has built a fiercely loyal global following of people who just love her clinics.Today, Elfy's sitting down wit

Aug 21, 2023 • 29:27

How Two Sisters Founded Two Very Different Companies

How Two Sisters Founded Two Very Different Companies

Twin sisters & co-founders Sali Sasi and Julie Stevanja are dominating the tech business space. But when they first started out, the pair say building their platform was like learning Mandarin.  The twins founded Stylerunner back in 2012, the first online retailer of its kind globally. A few years ago, Sali tapped Julie on the shoulder with an idea for a new business. She wanted to do it all over again...Enter Wrapd (previously Her Black Book) a premium online shopping app designed to save m

Aug 14, 2023 • 38:31

From $165 In The Bank To A Multi-Million Dollar Empire: Linda Hammond’s Story

From $165 In The Bank To A Multi-Million Dollar Empire: Linda Hammond’s Story

In the early 2000s when Melbourne local Linda Hammond and her husband first came up with an idea for their business, it was just that - an idea. With nothing but $165 in the bank, the pair made the decision to pack up their lives and fly 3,000 km away to Bali, where they set up Quay Australia as a musical festival merch tent.  Fast forward to 2018. The Hammonds were breaking the internet with record sales, opening international locations, rubbing shoulders with The Kardashians and securing a a m

Aug 7, 2023 • 37:50

How Lucy Bloom's "Biggest Fear" Launched Her Career

How Lucy Bloom's "Biggest Fear" Launched Her Career

When Lucy Bloom made her first speech to an audience (some 20 years ago) she was scared sh*tless. Everything in her told her she couldn't do it. Time to give up right? Wrong. In her own words, Lucy "followed her fear" and has since gone on to become one of Australia's most prominent public speakers. She books out rooms with hundreds of people every week. She's also written 3 books, founded a production company and lead a not-for-profit in Ethiopia (just to name a few). But none of this would hav

Jul 31, 2023 • 34:51

Laura Henshaw On The Secret To A Successful Rebrand

Laura Henshaw On The Secret To A Successful Rebrand

When Laura Henshaw co-founded Keep It Cleaner, she had a vision of empowering women and changing their relationship with health and fitness. As the business evolved and the landscape shifted, Laura and her team needed a fresh perspective. Determined to adapt, they set out on the path of rebranding. This week on Lady Startup Stories, we'll explore the moment Laura and her co-founder Steph Claire Smith knew they had to rebrand Kic. Discover how she crafted a new brand identity that resonated with

Jul 24, 2023 • 33:18

We're Back! Again!

We're Back! Again!

Ever wondered how your favourite businesses came to be? Or wanted to know what it's really like to grow a business?  Join host Elfy Scott as she unpacks how eight Lady Startups really did it on the latest season of Lady Startup Stories.  Tune in on July 25th for a brand new season.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 19, 2023 • 1:10

BONUS: Pip Edwards Has Something To Say

BONUS: Pip Edwards Has Something To Say

Listen to the rest of Mia's conversation with Pip here... This week on Mamamia's No Filter, Mia Freedman speaks to P.E Nation's Pip Edwards. If you believe certain tabloids and websites, you'd be forgiven for thinking Pip Edwards is simply a socialite, an influencer, and the ex-girlfriend of a famous cricketer. But in reality, she's a successful businesswoman, a fashion mogul, and a single mum to her 16 year old son. And she's ready to talk. In this conversation, she opens up about her business

Mar 27, 2023 • 33:23

Alana Built An After School Program That's Now In 40 Schools

Alana Built An After School Program That's Now In 40 Schools

Quitting your day job. It's something most Lady Startups will have to do... eventually.  Our guest today, Alana had actually tried to quit her fulltime job and it didn't work. Soon after quitting she got a job offer for a gig that sounded too good to be true and went straight back to her corporate life in pharmaceuticals. But this time, she didn't love it.  So finally after years of brainstorming she made the leap and founded Eye Heart Science, a fast growing science education business based in

Jul 20, 2022 • 30:34

BONUS: Our Best Tips For Your Tax Return

BONUS: Our Best Tips For Your Tax Return

Lady Startup Academy is out now!  Listen wherever you get your pods Tax time, it's something we all dread and probably try not to think about. But with June 30 around the corner, unfortunately it's time to start thinking about our taxes and how we can do more efficiently.  On today's episode Anaita shares with us her best tips for any business starting out at tax time, she shares the resources and programs she relies on and how to stay on top of your books all year round.  THE END BITS  You can

Jun 20, 2022 • 9:28

BONUS: How To Pull Off A Product Launch

BONUS: How To Pull Off A Product Launch

Lady Startup Academy is out now! Listen wherever you get your pods What's the best way to launch a product? Should you go all out guns blazing or slowly introduce it your customers? Choosing the best type launch for your business is personal. But getting it right is the hard part. Thankfully, Anaita share's her best kept secrets for successfully launching a new product she unpacks how to know what's right for your business and how to go about it. THE END BITS Join o

Jun 13, 2022 • 11:05

BONUS: Why A Virtual Assistant Will Save You Time & Money

BONUS: Why A Virtual Assistant Will Save You Time & Money

Lady Startup Academy is out now! Listen wherever you get your pods A virtual assistant. You've probably heard of them, but have no idea how they actually work. On today's episode Anaita tackles why a virtual assistant could transform your business for the better. She walks us through how to find one, how to assign tasks and what a reasonable rate is. THE END BITS Check out our Virtual Assistant Job Description on www.etsy.com.au Join the Lady Startup Lounge Group on

Jun 6, 2022 • 8:01

BONUS: How Go-To Nailed A Price Increase

BONUS: How Go-To Nailed A Price Increase

Lady Startup Academy is out now! Listen wherever you get your pods Price increases are inevitable. But nailing them, well that's the tricky part. On today's episode Anaita discusses why Go-To's approach to price increases is a lesson for every business. Plus, she shares with us three ways to hike up prices without killing sales. THE END BITS You can find out more about the Lady Startup Rocket Plan on www.ladystartup.com CREDIT Host: Anaita Sarkar, CEO & Co-Found

May 30, 2022 • 8:00

BONUS: The Parts Of Your Business You Can Save On

BONUS: The Parts Of Your Business You Can Save On

Lady Startup Academy is out now! Listen wherever you get your pods When you're starting out it can feel like you're burning money. So are there any parts of your business that you can afford to save on? In today's episode Anaita walks us through the three ways startups can save cash. Plus we reached out to the Lady Startup village for their best savings hacks. THE END BITS Listen back to our episode on influencer marketing on www.mamamia.com.au You can find the our 30 Min

May 23, 2022 • 9:43

BONUS: How To Go Viral On TikTok

BONUS: How To Go Viral On TikTok

Lady Startup Academy is out now! Listen wherever you get your pods TikTok isn't just about dancing. In 2022 over 66% of TikTok users are over the age of 18 and on average they open the app 16 times a day. Being an early adaptor is key to get your business out there on any new platform. But understandably starting out on TikTok can be really daunting. On today's episode Anaita shares her tips for going viral on TikTok, how to plan your content and the key to getting your b

May 16, 2022 • 7:49

BONUS: Influencer Marketing 101

BONUS: Influencer Marketing 101

Lady Startup Academy is out now! Listen wherever you get your pods How do you get the most out of your influencer marketing? Do you have lots of success with gifted campaigns? Or do you prefer to go through an agency? Deciding what's right for your business is really tricky, which is why on today's episode Anaita breaks down three different types of influencer marketing on offer. Plus she shares her own experiences and what's really worked for her business. THE END BITS&n

May 9, 2022 • 9:13

BONUS: How To Make The Damn Thing

BONUS: How To Make The Damn Thing

Lady Startup Academy is out now! Listen wherever you get your pods Okay so you've got an idea for a product, but how do you even get it made? Do you contact manufacturers? Do you need to make a prototype? and how much does it all cost? On today's episode Anaita walks us through the five steps and questions you need to consider when it comes to manufacturing. Plus she'll help you decide what is right for your business! THE END BITS If you're having trouble deci

Apr 25, 2022 • 10:50

BONUS .com or .com.au: Does It Really Matter?

BONUS .com or .com.au: Does It Really Matter?

Follow Lady Startup Academy wherever you get your pods! Okay so you've got your business idea and you want to make a website, but do you secure the .com.au? or the .com? or both? In today's episode Anaita walks us through how to make a trustworthy and easy to find website. She shares what she learnt when she built her website for Hero Packaging, how to secure a domain and what not to do with your website suffixes. THE END BITS If you liked today's episode and want t

Apr 19, 2022 • 8:21

A New Kind Of Business Class Has Arrived...

A New Kind Of Business Class Has Arrived...

You can follow Lady Startup Academy wherever you get your pods! Join host, Anaita Sarkar for a business class that’ll give you everything you need to know to grow your business. In today's episode Anaita walks us through the difference between growing and scaling and what you need to do to expand your business. She takes us through how to test interest for your product, what you need to consider before scaling up and how to prepare for growth. THE END BITS You can listen

Apr 11, 2022 • 11:30

Why Chrissy Started A Sausage Factory

Why Chrissy Started A Sausage Factory

Chrissy Flanagan spent a large portion of her young adult life searching for a purpose. She tried what seems like every hobby imaginable, knitting, flamenco, did some travelling, practised the ukulele and just nothing stuck. Until Chrissy found sausage making. As Chrissy got better and better at making sausages she realised there was a gap in the market for quality snags made from good cuts of meat. So she launched Chrissy’s Cuts, opened a restaurant called the sausage fa

Mar 21, 2022 • 38:13

Frank Body: The Coffee Scrub That Changed Our Showers Forever

Frank Body: The Coffee Scrub That Changed Our Showers Forever

In 2013 Instagram looked nothing like it does now. People were sharing super saturated photos of their dogs, their feet and what they were eating at their local cafe. But no one was using Instagram to market their business. Jess Hatzis-Walker and her co-founders knew that consumers were ready for a social first business model, so they gave it their best shot and launched Frank Body, a honest coffee with a cheeky voice. Soon enough Aussies everywhere were posing nude, or i

Mar 14, 2022 • 39:56

How The Daily Aus Was Built

How The Daily Aus Was Built

Zara Seidler was scrolling on her phone when she started receiving several very similar messages from friends. Someone she knew of, Sam, but had never met was looking to start a news platform for young people. This was right up Zara's alley. So she messaged him, they went for coffee and they hit it off. And the very next day, they started the Daily Aus. For over three years The Daily Aus was a side hustle but in 2020 what was making headlines became incredibly personal, black lives m

Mar 7, 2022 • 41:43

Allira Potter Manifested Her Dream Life

Allira Potter Manifested Her Dream Life

Allira Potter isn't your regular Lady Startup. If Allira had to describe her work she would say, that she is an intuitive, a creator, writer, speaker, a model, an empowerment and mindset coach, manifesting queen, baby witch and an all-around spiritual sister. But Allira's life over 18 months ago looked nothing like this. She was newly divorced, working a corporate job, living pay check to pay check and had turned to partying as a coping mechanism. But then in early 2020 a

Feb 28, 2022 • 46:33

'Two Years Of Time Wasted And 15K Down The Toilet': How Jess Sepel Built A Wellness Empire

'Two Years Of Time Wasted And 15K Down The Toilet': How Jess Sepel Built A Wellness Empire

JSHealth Vitamins are one of the best selling vitamins ranges in Australia. But getting to this point was not easy. When Jessica Sepel was fourteen she developed an unhealthy obsession with nutrition and fad dieting. This ultimately lead her to study health science at University, so she could learn as much as she could about fad dieting. But then through her studies, she had a breakthrough. Instead of channelling her knowledge into unhealthy practices, she put it back into her work.

Feb 21, 2022 • 49:10

The Three Women Making Us Better With Our Money

The Three Women Making Us Better With Our Money

Did you know that on average Aussie women are retiring with 35% less super than men? Well, thankfully our guests today want to change that. Christina Hobbs and Alex Andrews were at a crossroads. Christina had just come back to Australia after years of working overseas with the UN and Alex was recovering from a chronic illness. For years they had been talking about starting a superfund for women by women. But the timing never felt quite right. And then in early 2018 everyt

Feb 14, 2022 • 44:15

Etoile Collective Launched With No Customers. Today It Turns Over 5 Million Dollars

Etoile Collective Launched With No Customers. Today It Turns Over 5 Million Dollars

Michelle Hu had just finished University and was about to go on a big summer holiday to South America. Then she broke her ankle. Suddenly Michelle was bedridden with three months off. As someone who had always wanted to start a business, Michelle used this time to launch Etoile Collective, A feel-good brand delivering thoughtful and functional beauty solutions. Michelle's first order was just 30 acrylic makeup organisers. She made an Instagram, a website and over the course of

Feb 7, 2022 • 45:39

JUMBLED: The Store That Put Orange On The Map

JUMBLED: The Store That Put Orange On The Map

Pip Brett was holidaying in Fiji, sipping Pina Coladas on the beach when she turned to her now-husband and said... ‘I’m going to open a store’. So Pip opened her first fashion boutique, Iglou. After years six years of running Iglou, Pip started looking for a new space to expand into homewares and interiors. And Miraculously, as if it were a sign, a store on the same strip as hers became available. She signed a lease, took out a second loan and called it JUMBLED, a j

Jan 31, 2022 • 42:45

We're Back!

We're Back!

Ever wondered how your favourite businesses came to be? Or wanted to know what it's really like to grow a business? Join host Shazzy Hunt as she unpacks how eight Lady Startups really did it on the latest season of Lady Startup Stories. From fashion superstores to vitamin powerhouses, you won't want to miss it. Tune in on February 1st for a brand new season.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 27, 2022 • 1:00

“I Cried Every Day For The First 12 Months” How Bared Footwear Was Born

“I Cried Every Day For The First 12 Months” How Bared Footwear Was Born

Anna Baird was a podiatrist for six years. And as a woman who loves fashion, she grew tired of recommending to her client's shoes that she wouldn't be caught dead in. Anna knew that if she could combine comfort with fashion she would be onto something good. The only problem was, designing a shoe that's both fashionable and comfortable is actually really tricky, which is why most companies won't do it. So Anna reduced her workdays and spent three years developing her first range of sh

Nov 22, 2021 • 45:40

Buying A Rug Online Used To Be Impossible, Miss Amara Changed The Game

Buying A Rug Online Used To Be Impossible, Miss Amara Changed The Game

Alex Tanya Weller, like many other people, had tried to buy a rug online and failed. In fact, in 2014 people all over the world were scrolling the internet in search of the perfect rug. But no one was buying them. So Alex and her husband set out to create Miss Amara, an e-commerce rug business that takes the hassle out of buying a rug online. Seven years on and Miss Amara's customer service is at the top of its game. Customers can jump online and see what a rug will look like in thei

Nov 15, 2021 • 44:51

Business Is Blooming: Why 2020 Was LVLY’s Biggest Year To Date

Business Is Blooming: Why 2020 Was LVLY’s Biggest Year To Date

Hannah and Verity had been running LVLY, a same-day flower and gift delivery service for six years. The second three years had seen strong growth, before a bushfire natural disaster – and a few other issues – threatened to turn their business into ashes. Who knew that another disaster – this time a global pandemic – would trigger a massive turnaround? Suddenly LVLY became the perfect way to connect with family and friends in lockdown. You could send flowers, a care packag

Nov 8, 2021 • 48:30

How Three Birds Changed The Renovation Game

How Three Birds Changed The Renovation Game

Erin Cayless, Lana Taylor and Bonnie Hindmarsh were shot into the limelight because of their NRL husbands. But in 2014 everything was set to change, when Bonnie got on an idea. She wanted to flip a house. Bonnie convinced her friends to quit their jobs and buy a house in Sydney’s northern suburbs for $800,000. They renovated it and made a profit. In the seven years since Three Birds Renovations have flipped 14 homes together. But that's not all, they have written two book

Nov 1, 2021 • 44:48

Anaita Built A Multi Million Dollar Business In Just Three Years

Anaita Built A Multi Million Dollar Business In Just Three Years

Anaita Sarkar's accessory business Olivia & Co had just started taking off. When something started to annoy her. At the end of every workday, she would stare at piles and piles of online orders wrapped in plastic. She knew that within seconds of those packages landing on her customer's doorstep, that they would end up in the bin. She knew there had to be a more sustainable option. After twelve months of research, prototypes and trial and error, Anaita and her husband created Australia'

Oct 25, 2021 • 43:40

The Woman Who Built A Community For Rural Women

The Woman Who Built A Community For Rural Women

Claire Dunne was at a crossroads. She was 23, working on her parent's farm and all she wanted to do was travel, but she didn't have the money to do it. Then she got an idea. Growing up in regional Queensland on a cattle farm, Claire noticed that the stories of the incredible women around her weren't being celebrated. So from her parent's kitchen bench, she starting making a magazine. She called it Graziher. Five years on, Graziher continues to showcase the stories of regional w

Oct 18, 2021 • 40:47

Tiff Hall’s Chronic Fatigue Gave Her Business A Wake Up Call

Tiff Hall’s Chronic Fatigue Gave Her Business A Wake Up Call

Tiffiny Hall's business, TXO had been going from strength to strength. She had built a community, created a product she was proud of. Then Tiff developed Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. She no longer could pump out fitness content like she used to, or engage with her community as actively as she wanted to. She suddenly had to take a step back from a business that she’d poured her heart into. So how has Tiff pivoted her business? What changes did she need to make to keep her business runnin

Oct 11, 2021 • 46:14

Jessica Got Made Redundant In 2020, Now She's Living Her Dream

Jessica Got Made Redundant In 2020, Now She's Living Her Dream

Jessica Nguyen was killing it in the beauty world. She had climbed the ranks and was working at some of the top companies. Then in 2020, she got made redundant. Jessica was forced to reevaluate everything. So instead of waiting around for a new job, she took a step back and thought to herself: 'Maybe this is the perfect time to try something new'. So when the world started closing up and people across the nation turned to baking sourdough, Jess saw a gap in the market. The long-time home c

Oct 4, 2021 • 42:51

Renovation All Stars & Lifestyle Empires: Lady Startup Stories Is Back

Renovation All Stars & Lifestyle Empires: Lady Startup Stories Is Back

Ever wondered how successful women have built their businesses? or maybe you want to know what running a business is really like, and have hopes of doing it for yourself one day? Well, this might be the podcast for you! Over eight weeks, host Shazzy Hunt will speak to some incredible and inspiring female founders, who've forged unique paths in business. From renovations queens to home cooks, this season showcases female founders in all their glory. Joins us for a brand new season on

Sep 29, 2021 • 1:49

Mia Mentors: The 5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before Starting A Business

Mia Mentors: The 5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before Starting A Business

The Activation Plan has been tried and tested by over 4,000 Lady Startups and counting. Yep. Tested by literally thousands of women just like you. Women with a business idea, or a side-hustle. Women who, at the end of the Activation Plan, had the clarity, direction, and confidence, as well as the tools and support they needed to launch their business right. So what does this mean for you? Would you finally be able to dedicate yourself to that passion project you’ve been working on when tim

Aug 4, 2021 • 13:51

Shelley Sullivan: The Woman Behind The World's First Tan In A Can

Shelley Sullivan: The Woman Behind The World's First Tan In A Can

Shelley Sullivan is a serial entrepreneur. Long before she founded ModelCo and MCoBeauty, Shelley owned a modelling agency, it was here she found her vision for ModelCo. When models were coming into Shelley's office with orange hands from fake tanning, she knew there had to be an easier, and cheaper option. So she made Tan Airbrush, the world's first tan in a can. Today that tan is believed to be sold every 36 seconds. It's no coincidence that ModelCo has been kicking goals for

Aug 2, 2021 • 39:12

Mia Mentors: The 3 Biggest Mistakes You'll Make Starting A Business

Mia Mentors: The 3 Biggest Mistakes You'll Make Starting A Business

So you're desperate to launch your own business or side-hustle. But you don’t really know where to start, what the things are that you SHOULD be doing and what things you SHOULDN’T be doing. It can be very overwhelming. In this episode, we unveil the 3 most common mistakes Lady Startups fall into and tell you exactly how to avoid them yourself. We discuss… Methods to combat procrastination. Why a business plan is actually super important. And why someti

Jul 29, 2021 • 14:32

When Kmart Came Calling: Rachael Sarra’s Art Is Changing Lives

When Kmart Came Calling: Rachael Sarra’s Art Is Changing Lives

Rachael Sarra knew that if she was going to make it as an artist a great product wasn't going to be enough. She needed to hustle. So Rachael endeavoured to diversify her revenue streams. She upped her engagement on social media, illustrated a book and boosted her brand through collaborations with the likes of Auspost, Hey Tiger and Kmart. Rachael's work is authentic. It's vibrant, warm and incredibly lively with touches of pink. But it's also deeply personal as it merges her two worlds, th

Jul 26, 2021 • 39:31

How Marion Grasby Built Marion’s Kitchen

How Marion Grasby Built Marion’s Kitchen

Marion Grasby knows how to cook really, really good food. So she made it her mission to help others do the same! After her time on Masterchef Marion was determined to make a career for herself in the culinary world. Her friends were constantly asking her, how she balanced the flavours in her green curry or how they could make a pad thai just like hers. So she and her husband founded Marion's Kitchen. Full-proof meal kits for you to make at home. Today Marion's Kitchen is so muc

Jul 19, 2021 • 41:21

The Woman Behind Splendour In The Grass

The Woman Behind Splendour In The Grass

Jessica Ducrou, you might not know her name but you've definitely heard of her work. She's the person behind Splendour In The Grass, Falls Music And Arts Festival and Homebake, to name a few. Jess is a trailblazer and arguably one of the most powerful people in the Australian music industry. If you've ever been to one of her festivals or a gig she's booked you could consider her the person in charge of making memories. But getting to this point was in no way straightforward. It takes

Jul 12, 2021 • 42:40

How Sarah Built Australia’s Most Sought-After Airbnb

How Sarah Built Australia’s Most Sought-After Airbnb

Sarah Andrews had spent her life searching for purpose. Until one day scrolling the internet, she found her answer: a run-down cottage in Tasmania. It was secluded, overlooked the sea and needed some love... That cottage, Captains Rest, is now one of the most sought-after luxury Airbnbs in the country. It's booked out months in advance, despite being five hours from Hobart. But if you think getting to this point was easy, it wasn't. Sarah almost died in a shipwreck, went through a messy di

Jul 5, 2021 • 42:40

How Jaggad Became A Cult Leader In Activewear

How Jaggad Became A Cult Leader In Activewear

Michelle Greene is one-quarter of the Jaggad empire. She and her husband Steven alongside, Chris and Bec Judd founded Jaggad in 2013 in a world where activewear was reserved for athletes and leggings weren't being worn on the couch. So in an oversaturated market, how did they build a cult community following? Activations, collaborations, and community are at the heart of the Jaggad business model. They've used supermodels and influencers to extend their audience and created events that you

Jun 28, 2021 • 41:08

Why Bed Threads Was An Instant Sell Out

Why Bed Threads Was An Instant Sell Out

Genevieve Rosen-Biller always wanted to be a journalist. She worked for over ten years in the industry before taking the leap and co-founding a business. So what changed? Well, In 2014 Gen and her husband Alan stumbled upon a gap in the market, linen bedding at an affordable price point. Gen utilised her skills in digital media to market Bed Threads in a way that was unique to her style - clean, aspirational and minimal. And through the powers of social media, a distinctive marketing strat

Jun 21, 2021 • 44:48

How To Pitch Your Business To An International Retailer

How To Pitch Your Business To An International Retailer

Maeva Heim knows what it takes to build and market a brand. She'd done it for years at L'Oreal, Oral B, Procter and Gamble, and she knew she wanted to do it for herself one day, she just didn't know what... That was until she got the idea for Bread Supply Beauty, hair care basics for not so basic hair. Maeva knew the beauty industry needed a bit of a shakeup when it came to haircare for naturalistas like her. So after a whole lot of research, multiple rounds of testing and some savvy

Jun 14, 2021 • 47:58

From Bedding Empires To Activewear Entrepreneurs: Lady Startup Stories Is Back

From Bedding Empires To Activewear Entrepreneurs: Lady Startup Stories Is Back

Have you ever wondered how successful businesses came to be? Or do you have dreams of doing it yourself one day, but don't know where to start? Over eight weeks, our host Georgia Love will be joined by successful female entrepreneurs who've carved out their own paths in business. From bedding empires to Airbnb Superhosts this season has it all. Joins us on the 15th of June for a brand new season...Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for pr

Jun 10, 2021 • 1:24

Mia Mentors: 5 Vital Ways To Grow Your Business

Mia Mentors: 5 Vital Ways To Grow Your Business

Already have a business or side-hustle? This one's for you. You’ve asked. We listened. The Rocket Plan is back. It’s our course for women who already have a business or a side-hustle BUT have stalled or who need to pivot. For those who need specific guidance and group mentoring. So basically, anyone needing to put a rocket up their business. And how do you go from starting up to scaling up? You need a plan. In the 3 weeks of this course, we’ll set you up with

May 5, 2021 • 22:17

Mia Mentors: How To Turn Followers Into Sales

Mia Mentors: How To Turn Followers Into Sales

You’ve launched your business, or maybe you’ve been running your business for a while, and now you need practical tips to turn followers into sales. Followers are a wonderful thing but if you’re running a business, the point of those followers is to turn them into customers - people who will pay you money for your products or your services. Right now you might be questioning whether your product or service is actually good enough. Maybe it’s not what people are look

Apr 29, 2021 • 16:59

From Bumble To Sunroom: Why Michelle Battersby Became A Lady Startup

From Bumble To Sunroom: Why Michelle Battersby Became A Lady Startup

Michelle Battersby helped launch and grow Bumble in Australia before moving to Keep It Cleaner. She knows how to build and grow a brand. Which is why in 2020 she decided to start her own business. Sunroom. Sunroom's mission is to empower women to create fun, safe, creative, shame-free content and be paid for it. Their aim is to start a movement that hands the power over to female creators. Michelle joins Georgia Love to chat Bumble, what it's like to finally be a female co-founder, the phi

Apr 19, 2021 • 46:48

Yes, You Can Mix Business With Family

Yes, You Can Mix Business With Family

Hannah Vasicek began making jewellery at the age of 12, buying beads from discount stores and creating collections under the name Handmade By Hannah. By 16 she was selling her jewellery at the Salamanca Markets in Tasmania. She had no idea that over fifteen years later she'd still be making jewellery, but this time with her sister, Rachel by her side. Today, you may know Handmade by Hannah as Francesca, a jewellery brand with purpose. They've managed to donate over three-quarters of a mill

Apr 12, 2021 • 40:23

Why Nicole Liu Started An Online Contraceptive Service

Why Nicole Liu Started An Online Contraceptive Service

Nicole Liu was twenty-four when she quit her graduate job in business consultancy. She wanted to see the world, take a break and get on top of her health, something she had neglected while working in the corporate world. But that all changed when Nicole was misdiagnosed with polycystic ovaries. So in January 2020, Nicole Liu founded Kin Fertility, an online service that delivers the pill to your door. Now, one year in Kin Fertility has over 35,000 customers. So what's next? And what's

Apr 5, 2021 • 39:35

What Happens When Madonna Buys Your Candles?

What Happens When Madonna Buys Your Candles?

What happens when Madonna shares a photo of one of your products on Instagram? Like, THE Madonna? Christianna Heideman can tell you. Her business Damselfly - which predominantly made quote candles - was already ticking along successfully for years, and then one day she opened her Instagram and saw that Madge had re-shared one of her designs. So what happened next? And how did Christianna manage to create a chameleon business at the age of 19? Here’s Christianna… LINKS With thanks to

Mar 29, 2021 • 33:38

Desiree Deravi Started Interning In Her 30s

Desiree Deravi Started Interning In Her 30s

Desiree Deravi was a podiatrist for almost 10 years, and although she enjoyed it, something was missing ... it wasn't her passion. So one day she dropped everything, sold her car, packed a suitcase and traded Melbourne for Bali, with no plan or any idea on what she would do next. Desiree Deravi is now the founder of S/W/F boutique. A fashion label you’ve definitely seen in your Instagram feed. When Desiree moved to Bali she had no idea what it would take to make a label. She ha

Mar 22, 2021 • 46:33

When US Vogue Called This Aussie Lady Startup

When US Vogue Called This Aussie Lady Startup

Liandra Gaykamangu was lying in bed in the middle of the night when she got a phone call ... it was US Vogue. The question? Could they profile her Lady Startup, a swimwear label with a purpose called Liandra Swim. Liandra is a Yolngu woman, a full-time teacher, and a mum running her business from Far North-East Arnhem Land, an area you can only access with a permit and a barge. So how does Liandra manage her business from a remote part of Australia? And what's it like balancing a ful

Mar 15, 2021 • 40:54

Millions Of Tampons And A Laptop: How Mia Klitsas Founded Moxie

Millions Of Tampons And A Laptop: How Mia Klitsas Founded Moxie

What are your pain points? You know, the things that as a customer you wish were different? For Mia Klitsas it was tampons, specifically the flimsy paper packaging they come in. And at 21 in the year 2005, she decided enough was enough. She got her life savings together, borrowed money from the bank and got her friends and family to invest in her business, Moxie. Tampons in cute tins that won’t show up unannounced. Now, Over fifteen years later Moxie is so much more. They

Mar 8, 2021 • 49:20

How Sarah Davidson Turned Burnout Into A Business

How Sarah Davidson Turned Burnout Into A Business

Sarah Davidson was a young, hard-working lawyer with a severe caffeine habit when she was diagnosed with adrenal fatigue - a condition that left her in a state of constant exhaustion. And no, not even 10 cups of coffee a day could help her. In a bid to replace her coffee addiction whilst traveling in Asia, Sarah discovered Matcha. A finely ground powder of green tea leaves. Little did she know that that discovery would lead her to start a side hustle called Matcha Maiden and later on,

Mar 1, 2021 • 52:41

A New Season Of Lady Startup Stories Is Coming...

A New Season Of Lady Startup Stories Is Coming...

Do you have dreams of owning your own business or you just want to take a peak behind the curtain to see how other people have done it? Then join Georgia Love as she sits down with some of the most inspiring and successful female entrepreneurs to discover how they built their businesses from the ground up. The new season is coming on March 2nd...Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 26, 2021 • 2:23

The 6 Things You Need To Start A Business

The 6 Things You Need To Start A Business

The #1 reason I hear from women who hold themselves back from starting their businesses and making their dreams a reality… is their lack of confidence and self-belief. But you’re here… listening to this podcast. And that means that somewhere, deep down, you know that you want this and that you can do this. And I know it too. Are you ready to start your own business or side-hustle? Yes! I want a spot in the Activation Plan! Enrol now but BE QUICK! Enrolments close midnig

Feb 9, 2021 • 13:01

The 5 Best (And 1 Worst) Reasons To Start A Business

The 5 Best (And 1 Worst) Reasons To Start A Business

Starting a business is a lot...but what does it actually mean for you? Would you finally be able to dedicate yourself to that passion project you’ve been working on when time (and life) allows? What about financial freedom? Would it mean bringing in a second income? Relieving some of the stress from you and your family? Would it mean working from home and not missing those family moments? Maybe it would mean being your own boss? Having something interesting to say when someone asks “

Feb 2, 2021 • 25:20

BONUS: The Evolution Of Zoe Foster Blake

BONUS: The Evolution Of Zoe Foster Blake

We're dropping into your feed to share an episode of No Filter that we think you might like, with Zoe Foster Blake. How do you become an accidental entrepreneur? Why is friendship so important in a marriage? Why is infidelity not a deal-breaker in relationships? And how do you juggle all the balls when your husband also makes a lot of things? These were just some of the questions that Mia had during part two of her interview with Zoe Foster Blake. Listen to part one of Mia's intervie

Dec 8, 2020 • 30:10

The Woman Who Manages Australia’s Biggest Celebrities

The Woman Who Manages Australia’s Biggest Celebrities

Michael Bublé, Delta Goodrem, Guy Sebastian, Jules Sebastian, Fleetwood Mac, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Human Nature. What do all these famous musicians have in common? They are just a small fraction of the talent managed by today’s guest, Jennifer Fontaine. Jennifer started her career at Sony Music Entertainment Australia, before moving on to Warner Music Group. But then, like so many women, she decided she wanted to do exactly what she wanted to do. She wanted to work for herself.

Dec 1, 2020 • 35:16

How Ultra Violette Created A Cult Brand Almost Instantly

How Ultra Violette Created A Cult Brand Almost Instantly

There are some products that you need but just aren’t fun to buy. Coat hangers, staples, ironing boards, flour... Here’s an idea for a business: find a product nobody likes buying and then make a version of it that people will describe as a “cult buy”. That’s what Ava Matthews and her business partner Bec Jefferd did when they noticed that skincare was having a moment but sunscreens were a product that just weren't very…. sexy. They changed that, almost overn

Nov 24, 2020 • 40:19

BONUS: The 5 Key Ways To Grow Any Business

BONUS: The 5 Key Ways To Grow Any Business

You asked. We listened. You’ve been asking us to create a course for women who already have a business or a side-hustle. Who have stalled or who need to pivot. Who need specific guidance and group mentoring. And that is just what we’ve done. Welcome to The Rocket Plan. A plan for your next 12 months of business growth, completed in just 3 weeks. We’ll show you how to save time and skip the anxiety when you create content fo

Nov 20, 2020 • 16:01

The Business Of Being Constance Hall

The Business Of Being Constance Hall

Constance Hall has had a hell of a year. She almost lost her husband Denim after a terrible motorcycle accident, spending months in hospital with him while he recovered from a serious brain injury. To hear more about that, head here - https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/constance-hall/. But at the same time as Constance was taking care of her husband… she had a business to run and products slated to launch. Queen The Label is her Lady Startup. She s

Nov 17, 2020 • 27:59

From The Dining Room To David Jones: How The Daily Edited Became A Multi-Million Dollar Company

From The Dining Room To David Jones: How The Daily Edited Became A Multi-Million Dollar Company

Today’s Lady Startup story is a common one. A story of becoming bored with your day job, dreaming of doing something different… and then making it happen. Alyce Tran is the co-founder of The Daily Edited. They make really cute personalised leather and lifestyle accessories that you’ve probably seen on Instagram. They’re a hugely successful brand these days, worth over 30 million dollars, with celebrity purchasers like Kylie Jenner and Hailey Baldwin. You might reco

Nov 10, 2020 • 33:08

Buy From The Bush: Behind The Accidental Movement That’s Changing Lives

Buy From The Bush: Behind The Accidental Movement That’s Changing Lives

Not many female founders can say that their businesses started with a drought. But there’s one who can, and her name is Grace Brennan. A mum of 4 from Warren, NSW, Grace started the Buy From The Bush movement in 2018 after deciding she'd had enough of watching her friends, family and the towns she visited be swallowed up by drought. And what she did changed the lives of thousands. THE END BITS: Check out Buy From The Bush here - https://www.buyfromthebush.com.au/. And on

Nov 3, 2020 • 34:50

Steph Claire Smith & Laura Henshaw On Growing A Community, Fast

Steph Claire Smith & Laura Henshaw On Growing A Community, Fast

Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw are no strangers to being judged. For years, as successful international models, their income depended on how they looked, and their mental and physical health suffered for it. So they decided to change their lives and start their own business, instead of working for someone else's. In 2017, Steph and Laura co-founded Keep It Cleaner, a massively successful subscription program that features workouts, meals and wellness content. They grew a commun

Oct 27, 2020 • 45:48

Georgia Love Raided Her Wedding Savings To Start A Business

Georgia Love Raided Her Wedding Savings To Start A Business

You might recognise today’s guest, Georgia Love, from the 2016 season of The Bachelorette, where she found love with contestant Lee Elliott. But what you might not know about Georgia is that she’s also a journalist, media personality and Instagram influencer, with over 250 000 followers. And only a month ago, while stuck in Stage four lockdown in Melbourne, Victoria, Georgia decided to start a business with her friend Jess. Georgia Elliott is a sleep and loungewear la

Oct 20, 2020 • 46:40

One Indigenous Woman. Two Businesses Making A Difference.

One Indigenous Woman. Two Businesses Making A Difference.

Laura Thompson started The Koorie Circle almost five years ago while she was working as a health professional full time, with the aim of making statement earrings that tell a story and celebrate the culture, history and identity of Aboriginal Australia. But with one business chugging along successfully, Laura realised she wanted to do more. So she founded Clothing the Gap, a Victorian Aboriginal owned and led social enterprise. They produce merch with meaning, like t-shirts, jumpers and be

Oct 13, 2020 • 29:48

How Big Boobs Built A Business

How Big Boobs Built A Business

This is a story about boobs. Big boobs. Like so many big boobed women, Rachael Calvert was sick of not finding lingerie or swimwear that suited her bigger bust. She’d spent years and years searching department stores in different cities around Australia for something comfortable and sexy that didn’t make her look like a nana. And she was over it. So she founded Marvell Lane Swimwear. This is her story. --- You can check out Marvell Lane Swimwear here - https://marvell-lan

Oct 6, 2020 • 47:01

What Happens When Meghan Markle Wears Your Jeans

What Happens When Meghan Markle Wears Your Jeans

What happens when one morning you wake up, check Instagram and see that Meghan Markle has worn a pair of your brand's denim jeans while on tour in Australia? Well, if you’re Erica Bartle - who runs Outland Denim with her husband Jim - the first thing that you do is scream. Just a little. Outland Denim sell premium denim products, like jeans and jackets, made from sustainable raw materials from around the world. They also provide sustainable employment to hundreds of women in Cambodia who a

Sep 29, 2020 • 29:37

How To Quit Your Dream Job

How To Quit Your Dream Job

There aren’t many people who can say they’ve visited makeup artist François Nars’ private island in Tahiti. But before she launched her own business, hanging out with famous beauty gurus was Monica Tarca’s day job. She worked in the PR department for Mecca, the massive beauty company. So why did she leave? Because she had the itch to start her own business. In this episode, Mia sits down with Monica to talk about launching Vestirsi, the mistakes she’s made an

Sep 22, 2020 • 35:02

20 Stores, 200 Staff: What Camilla Franks Did When She Was Diagnosed With Cancer

20 Stores, 200 Staff: What Camilla Franks Did When She Was Diagnosed With Cancer

When Camilla Franks first started her bohemian fashion-label Camilla in 2004, she had no idea that she’d be dressing the likes of Oprah and Beyonce. She also had no idea that a few years later she’d be running a highly successful business, raising a child and dealing with stage 3 breast cancer all at the same time. But that’s what happened. And on this episode of Lady Startup Stories, Camilla Franks shares how she got through it all... And just a heads up, there is talk of depr

Sep 15, 2020 • 41:53

What Happened After Jodie Fox Lost Her Multi-Million Dollar Business

What Happened After Jodie Fox Lost Her Multi-Million Dollar Business

This is Part 2 of Mia Freedman’s chat with Jodie Fox about her business Shoes of Prey. You can find Part 1 in the Lady Startup Stories feed. Jodie Fox described August 28, 2018 as “one of the most horrific days of my life”. It was the day her multi-million dollar business, Shoes of Prey, officially collapsed. Jodie’s co-founders - her ex husband and his best mate - were no longer part of the day to day running of the business and on the day the call was made to pull

Sep 8, 2020 • 35:11

Jodie Fox On How She Built A $30M Shoe Empire

Jodie Fox On How She Built A $30M Shoe Empire

Jodie Fox founded Shoes of Prey in 2008 with her husband and his friend. The business allowed women to design their own shoes online and have them shipped anywhere in the world. They broke even at two months, hit multi-million dollar revenues in under two years, and raised tens of millions of dollars in funding from top-tier investors. But in 2018, the business failed. In part one of this conversation, Jodie tells Mia Freedman about how she built a ‘Purple Cow’ into her busines

Sep 1, 2020 • 43:07

How To Launch The World's Most 'Controversial' New Beauty Brand

How To Launch The World's Most 'Controversial' New Beauty Brand

Everyone’s talking about masks in 2020. And usually they’re referring to the ones that you wear on your face. But have you ever heard of a vulva mask? Lindy Rama-Ellis (formerly Lindy Klim) is a Balinese-Australian entrepreneur and influencer. She recently founded a company called Fig Femme which sell the ‘Restore Vulva Mask’. When she launched the mask, it was received in a very different way than she had intended. And that threw her. In this conversati

Aug 25, 2020 • 31:49

How Bachelor Fame Impacted Laura Byrne’s Business

How Bachelor Fame Impacted Laura Byrne’s Business

What happens to your business if you become instantly famous? Not if your business becomes famous, but if you, the founder, become a massive star. When Laura Byrne appeared on an Aussie reality TV show in 2017, her business, ToniMay, was instantly impacted. But not in the way that you might expect. Aside from ToniMay’s sudden boost into the public spotlight, the business itself has gone through lots of changes since it first began over 10 years ago. There have been disastrous s

Aug 18, 2020 • 41:57

The Accidental CEO Who Founded Her Own Rideshare Company

The Accidental CEO Who Founded Her Own Rideshare Company

How do you run a rideshare company in the middle of a global pandemic when nobody is going anywhere? And when you yourself are in Stage 4 lockdown in Melbourne? George McEncroe is often referred to as the Accidental CEO because she started her company just a few years ago when she was a comedian and single mother of 4 , looking to earn some extra cash. She knew nothing about making an app. But she knew that women didn’t always feel safe in the current rideshare system - both as a driver an

Aug 11, 2020 • 30:25

Keira Rumble's Life Imploded Right Before The Biggest Meeting Of Her Career

Keira Rumble's Life Imploded Right Before The Biggest Meeting Of Her Career

Keira Rumble is the Founder and CEO of Krumbled Foods, an Aussie wellness and beauty brand. They produce a range of snack bars called Beauty Bites, which are designed to help support glowing skin, healthy hair, stronger nails and gut health. She also has another brand called Habitual Beauty, a sustainable, clean beauty brand that is launching in October. She has a lot going on at work, and alongside all of the successes and setbacks with her businesses, Keira has had a hell of a time

Aug 4, 2020 • 31:11

BONUS: Mia’s 6 Questions To Find Your Best Business Idea

BONUS: Mia’s 6 Questions To Find Your Best Business Idea

For anyone dreaming of starting their own business, and being their own boss... the doors for the 2020 intake of The Lady Startup Activation Plan are open! We want you (and your business idea) to join us. Over six weeks, Lady Startup founder Mia Freedman will guide you through the steps you need in order to launch your business the right way, in a series of videos you can watch anywhere, anytime. Are you busting to start your own business but you don’t know where to start? Get info a

Jul 31, 2020 • 25:15

A Story of Resilience, Creativity & A Chick In A Wheelchair

A Story of Resilience, Creativity & A Chick In A Wheelchair

Some businesses are born unexpectedly, from tragedies nobody ever saw coming. When Samantha Longmore was 20 years old she was involved in not just one, but two shocking accidents on the same day. Her life would never be the same. One day, sitting at home in Binalong (in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales) sick of feeling unsure about her place in the world, Sam made a decision to start a business in the most unlikely and unexpected way. This is the story of OhhBulldust. Are you bus

Jul 28, 2020 • 30:07

Sally Hepworth Wrote A Book That Wasn't Good Enough

Sally Hepworth Wrote A Book That Wasn't Good Enough

Sally Hepworth is an author. She’s also a mother, a wife, the primary breadwinner for her family and a Lady Startup. From the outside, Sally’s business is successful. Amy Poehler has even optioned the rights to turn one of her books into a TV show. But last year, Sally was told that the book she was writing wasn’t good enough, which meant she had no income for a year. So she had to adapt and this is how she did it. This episode of Lady Startup Stories is

Jul 21, 2020 • 33:21

How Flex Mami Made Herself Into A Brand

How Flex Mami Made Herself Into A Brand

How do you go from being a person to being a brand? And how do you start making money not just from what you do but…..from who you are? Flex Mami is a 26 year old slashie: she’s a DJ, TV presenter, podcast host, author and the owner of Flex Factory which makes products. She’s part of a new generation of businesswomen who have built their brand and business on Instagram and in this interview Flex and Mia Freedman discuss personal branding, content creation and product developme

Jul 14, 2020 • 32:14

Lipstick Queen Poppy King’s Unexpected Next Move

Lipstick Queen Poppy King’s Unexpected Next Move

Back in the 90s, Poppy King launched her own lipstick brand at age 18 with 7 lipsticks named after the 7 deadly sins. The Poppy brand grew quickly with a cult following, but when Poppy partnered with an investor about ten years later, their values and vision did not align and things went really bad. It devastated Poppy. She survived. And she thrived.In this episode, Poppy King joins Mia Freedman to share her 5 rules for female founders. From giving up her own name, to working for a huge global c

Jul 7, 2020 • 29:23

They're Not Called Sex Toys Anymore

They're Not Called Sex Toys Anymore

Let’s talk about sex toys. Except they’re not called sex toys anymore. They’re called pleasure products. Today’s guest, Lara Pack, turned her own painful sexual experiences into a business. After completing the Lady Startup Activation in 2019, Lara founded Elixir Play, with the aim of teaching women more about their bodies and ways to improve their sex lives. And the result? Lots of happier, more satisfied women. But it hasn't all been smooth sailing for Lara,

Jun 15, 2020 • 30:18

How A Former Olympian Became A Lady Startup

How A Former Olympian Became A Lady Startup

Imagine if your body was your profession and then…. disaster. After competing at the 2010 Winter Olympics in snowboard cross, Steph Prem had a catastrophic accident. What happened next was the worst time of her life but it also led to a business idea, something that would change her future. But there were more challenges in store for Steph and in this episode, she tells Lady Startup Founder, Mia Freedman, how she has navigated them. This episode was brought to you by the MYOB

Jun 8, 2020 • 28:16

That Time I Delivered My Biz Partner’s Baby

That Time I Delivered My Biz Partner’s Baby

When the lines between family and business are blurred, some crazy things can happen - like starting a business with your sister in law and then accidentally delivering one of her babies with your actual hands, at the top of the stairs in her house.Palmaira Sandals Australia was founded by sister-in-laws, Jenny and Gemma, and operating this business has been a journey of tag teaming (with 5 children between them), accidentally discovering each other's strengths and dealing with the surprising ch

Jun 1, 2020 • 27:38

How To Build A Company While You’re So Sick You Can’t Stand Up

How To Build A Company While You’re So Sick You Can’t Stand Up

Christy Laurence is the CEO and Founder of Plann, an Instagram scheduling app she dreamed up while so sick, she spent her days lying on her living room floor. In this episode, Christy joins Lady Startup founder, Mia Freedman, to chat about the challenges of being a female tech founder in a male-dominated industry and how she set her product up for viral success from day one. This episode was brought to you by the MYOB & Smiling Mind Small Business Program. Partnering to make mental health ev

May 25, 2020 • 28:59

Margie Hennessy Kept Her Business Running Through A Natural Disaster

Margie Hennessy Kept Her Business Running Through A Natural Disaster

A bushfire raging nearby, a business under threat and 50 dogs to evacuate.For Margie Hennessy, owner of a luxury doggy brand DOGUE, this was her reality when her dog holiday retreat came under threat from bushfires earlier this year. It was an epic emergency. So how on earth did she keep her cool?In this episode, Margie joins Lady Startup founder, Mia Freedman, to chat about how the bushfire crisis, followed by a global pandemic impacted her business. How did she cope and how is she dealin

May 18, 2020 • 24:41

Trinny Woodall Knows What's Marketing Bull**** And What Works

Trinny Woodall Knows What's Marketing Bull**** And What Works

Know Your Customer. Know what problem your business is solving. Don’t be a bottleneck in your business. These wise words come from the one and only Trinny Woodall, founder and CEO of international makeup brand, Trinny London. Trinny has seen plenty of challenges in both life and business. Her ex-husband took his own life, plunging her into grief and a financial mess, right when she was trying to start her business. But now, with investors, 85 staff and hundreds of thousands of adoring fans

May 11, 2020 • 28:11

Introducing A New Season Of Lady Startup

Introducing A New Season Of Lady Startup

"Failure is the only true teacher. Success just confirms what you already know about yourself" - Poppy King (Entrepreneur, Founder of Lipstick Queen). Lady Startup is back, with a special season all about falling down….and getting back up again. Running your own business can be a rollercoaster ride, so how do you deal with disasters? Crises? Global pandemics? How do you climb out of the deep trough of pain and steer your business back to life? Over the next 6 weeks, Mia Freedman will be a

May 4, 2020 • 1:20

Pop Up: Mia's 6 Steps to Starting Your Own Business Or Side-Hustle

Pop Up: Mia's 6 Steps to Starting Your Own Business Or Side-Hustle

For anyone dreaming of starting their own business, and being their own boss... the doors for the 2020 intake of The Lady Startup Activation Plan are open! We want you (and your business idea) to join us. Over six weeks, Lady Startup founder Mia Freedman will guide you through the steps you need in order to launch your business the right way, in a series of videos you can watch anywhere, anytime. Are you busting to start your own business but you don’t know where to start? Get info a

Feb 17, 2020 • 25:08

Idea To Launch: How To Start A Business

Idea To Launch: How To Start A Business

For anyone that’s ever dreamed of becoming a Lady Startup or has an idea that you want to see come to life but don't know where to start? Mia Freedman has launched a Lady Startup Activation Course that takes you from idea to launch in just 6 weeks. Are you busting to start your own business but you don’t know where to start? Get info about The Lady Startup Activation Plan here... https://www.ladystartup.com/pages/waitlist/Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscr

Feb 14, 2020 • 2:53

Ronni Kahn: OzHarvest

Ronni Kahn: OzHarvest

Welcome to the final episode of season 3 of Lady Startup! The podcast where we find out how to build a business from women who’ve done it before. To round out the season Rachel Corbett is talking to a woman who is tackling the massive issue of food waste. Founder of OzHarvest, Ronni Kahn. Ronni was working in events when she saw how much perfectly good food was thrown out because of laws that prevented it from being donated. Instead of getting frustrated she decided to do somet

Dec 2, 2019 • 28:56

Katia Santilli & Vera Yan: Nimble Activewear

Katia Santilli & Vera Yan: Nimble Activewear

Welcome to Lady Startup, the podcast where we find out how to build a business from women who’ve done it before. Rachel Corbett has two guests today, the founders of Nimble Activewear, Katia Santilli and Vera Yan. Katia and Vera have been friends since they were 14 and were successful career women who decided to take on the activewear market by designing clothes that were functional but also fashionable. After 6 months of planning Nimble was launched with Katia going into the business full

Nov 26, 2019 • 32:31

Irene Falcone: Nourished Life

Irene Falcone: Nourished Life

Welcome to Lady Startup. The podcast where we find out how to build a business from women who’ve done it before. Rachel Corbett's guest today is Irene Falcone, founder of the natural beauty website, Nourished Life. Irene started her business with $100 worth of a natural lip balm she’d purchased from overseas and less than 10 years later her business was turning over $20million a year. She’s always been really strict about the products she offers on the site which can make

Nov 19, 2019 • 34:25

Danielle Allen: Two Birds Brewing

Danielle Allen: Two Birds Brewing

Welcome to Lady Startup the podcast where we find out how to build a business from women who’ve done it before. Rachel Corbett's guest today is Danielle Allen, co-founder of Two Birds Brewing. Danielle and her friend Jayne Lewis went on a trip to the US where they decided they’d take Jayne’s experience as a brewer and Danielle’s experience in product development in marketing and start their own brewing company. Over the years they’ve pushed the creative boundaries e

Nov 12, 2019 • 32:14

Andrea Rogers: Xtend Barre

Andrea Rogers: Xtend Barre

Welcome to Lady Startup the podcast where we find out how to build a business from women who’ve done it before. Rachel Corbett's guest today is founder of XTend Barre, Andrea Rogers. Andrea was a dancer and a pilates instructor who couldn’t find the perfect workout so she decided to invent one herself. She started out teaching her unique classes in the studio she was working in until there were so many people turning up she realised it was time to expand. Xtend Barre now has ov

Nov 4, 2019 • 30:32

BONUS: How Six Weeks Can Launch A Lady Startup

BONUS: How Six Weeks Can Launch A Lady Startup

For anyone dreaming of starting their own business, and being their own boss... the doors are open. The Lady Startup Activation Plan is open now for the very last time this year, and we want you (and your business idea) to join us. Over six weeks, Lady Startup founder Mia Freedman will guide you through the steps you need in order to launch your business the right way, in a series of videos you can watch anywhere, anytime. So if you're ready to stop thinking about it, and actually mak

Oct 17, 2019 • 20:43

Katherine Sabbath

Katherine Sabbath

Welcome to Lady Startup, the podcast where we find out how about how to build a business from women who’ve done it before. My guest today is cake queen, Katherine Sabbath. Katherine started out as a teacher with a passion for baking whose colourful creations quickly got her a solid following on Instagram. Since then she’s been a guest chef on Masterchef, she’s sold out two print runs of her very ambitious pop-up cookbook, and her hobby has now become her full-time job. So

Oct 14, 2019 • 33:27

BONUS: Lady Startup Idea Kickstarter

BONUS: Lady Startup Idea Kickstarter

After that one great idea that you can launch into your dream business?Mia Freedman has created the ultimate resource to get you there - the Lady Startup Idea Generator: https://www.ladystartup.com/pages/idea-generator/ For anyone inspired to make their Lady Startup dreams a reality, and get their business off the ground - the Lady Startup Activation Plan is about to open doors to enrolment for the very last time this year. So if you'd like to find out how you can launch you

Oct 10, 2019 • 12:57

Stephanie Reuss and Victoria Stuart: Beam Australia

Stephanie Reuss and Victoria Stuart: Beam Australia

Welcome to Lady Startup the podcast where we find out how to build a business from women who’ve done it.Rachel Corbett’s guests today are Stephanie Reuss & Victoria Stuart, founders of Beam Australia.Being a new mum comes with many different challenges including finding sustainable part-time work. Vic and Steph had noticed it with their own kids, that they were finding it impossible to spend enough time with family and work a full time job, but that part-time work at the executiv

Oct 8, 2019 • 41:59

Kate Morris: Adore Beauty

Kate Morris: Adore Beauty

Welcome to Lady Startup the podcast where we find out how to build a business from women who’ve done it. Rachel Corbett’s guest today is Kate Morris, founder of the online beauty store, Adore Beauty. In an age where online shopping has become such a huge part of our everyday life, it’s amazing to think there was ever a time when people did all of their shopping in stores. But that’s exactly what Kate did. After working at the beauty counter and noticing

Sep 30, 2019 • 34:43

Annabelle Chauncy: School For Life Foundation

Annabelle Chauncy: School For Life Foundation

Welcome to Lady Startup the podcast where we find out how to build a business from women who've done it before. Rachel Corbett’s guest today is Annabelle Chauncey, the founder of School For Life. When Annabelle was 21 years old she decided to put her Law degree on hold to went on a volunteering trip to Kenya and Uganda. That trip changed her life forever. After deciding she wanted to do more to help to improve rural communities, Annabel decided to start a foundation that would provide qual

Sep 23, 2019 • 39:59

Abigail Forsyth: Keep Cup

Abigail Forsyth: Keep Cup

Welcome to Lady Startup the podcast where we find out how to build a business from women who have ditched the 9-5 to become their own bosses. Rachel Corbett’s guest today is Abigail Forsyth, founder of everyone’s favourite cafe accessory, the Keep Cup. Reusable coffee cups are so ubiquitous today, it seems hard to believe there was ever a time when people didn’t want to use them. But it was only a few decades ago when Abigail was running a coffee shop with her brother tha

Sep 16, 2019 • 37:35

BONUS: How Roxy Jacenko Created Five Brands In One Year

BONUS: How Roxy Jacenko Created Five Brands In One Year

Just a little warning: Roxy drops a few swears in this episode. We interrupt your regular programming to bring you a special episode of Lady Startup with a guest you'll likely be familiar with...Roxy Jacenko. Roxy is the force behind not one thriving business, but five; Sweaty Betty PR, The Ministry of Talent, Social Union, 18 Communications and Pixie's Bows. She's also featured on her very own TV show I Am Roxy for Channel 10's Pilot Week. Driving her five businesses and her own pers

Sep 14, 2019 • 25:42

Lady Startup Is Back

Lady Startup Is Back

Welcome back to Lady Startup, the podcast where we find out how to build a business from women who've done it. Season three officially launches September 17 and Rachel Corbett has more amazing entrepreneurs on the way including Ronni Kahn, Founder of OzHarvest, Kate Morris, Founder of Australia’s first online beauty retailer, Adore Beauty and Andrea Rogers, Founder of the global fitness franchise XTend Barre. To get you excited about what's to come here’s a preview of Rachel's conver

Sep 9, 2019 • 6:25

Melanie Perkins: Canva

Melanie Perkins: Canva

From Mamamia, this is Lady Startup, the show where inspiring female entrepreneurs share the story of building a business. It's the final episode for season two and Rachel Corbett is chatting with Melanie Perkins, founder of online design platform, Canva. Melanie started her first business at the ripe old age of 19 and began putting her idea for Canva into action when she was in her early 20s. Her drive and determination took her all the way to Silicon Valley, where she wooed financial investors

May 20, 2019 • 41:18

Tammy Barton: MyBudget

Tammy Barton: MyBudget

From Mamamia, this is Lady Startup, the show where we pick the brains of female entrepreneurs so you can get a little peek into how they built their businesses. Rachel Corbett’s guest today is Tammy Barton, the founder of the money management company, My Budget. When Tammy was 22, she started a small business helping people manage their finances from her kitchen table. Since then, MyBudget has gone on to manage over $831 million and process more than 4.3million transactions on behalf of th

May 13, 2019 • 26:28

How To Launch Your Own Lady Startup

How To Launch Your Own Lady Startup

For anyone that’s ever dreamed of becoming a Lady Startup or has an idea that you want to see come to life but don't know where to start? Mia Freedman has launched a Lady Startup Activation Course that takes you from idea to launch in just 6 weeks. Doors are OPEN now but hurry they close on the 14th of May. To join us head to www.ladystartup.com.au for all the details.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 9, 2019 • 3:37

Chelsea Bonner: Bella Management

Chelsea Bonner: Bella Management

From Mamamia, this is Lady Startup, the show where we sit down women who’ve turned an idea into a thriving business. Rachel Corbett’s guest today is the founder of Bella Model Management, Chelsea Bonner. Chelsea worked as a model and saw, first hand, the impact striving to be skinny had on the women around her. After a trip to New York where she met people in the curve model industry who were doing things in a way she admired, she decided to start her own agency up back home in

May 6, 2019 • 34:01

Kristy Chong: Modibodi

Kristy Chong: Modibodi

From Mamamia, this is Lady Startup, the show that features kick-arse women who’ve decided to chuck in the 9-5 and become their own boss. Rachel Corbett’s guest today is the founder of fashion tech company ModiBodi, Kristy Chong. When Kristy had her second baby, she found herself dealing with a common problem new mums face- bladder leakage. Frustrated at the lack of underwear out there to help, she decided to take matters into her own hands. She eventually developed and designed a pat

Apr 29, 2019 • 30:16

Monica Meldrum: Whole Kids

Monica Meldrum: Whole Kids

From Mamamia this is Lady Startup, the show where female entrepreneurs share the highs and lows of building a business. Rachel Corbett’s guest today is the founder of Whole Kids, Monica Meldrum. Monica and her husband were frustrated they couldn’t find any tasty, healthy snacks for their nieces and nephews so they decided to take matters into their own hands. They started out in a tiny rented house in Melbourne. And now Whole Kids has grown to become the largest range of award winnin

Apr 22, 2019 • 31:06

Samantha Wills: Samantha Wills

Samantha Wills: Samantha Wills

From Mamamia this is Lady Startup, the show where we pick the brains of successful female entrepreneurs to find out how they built their empires. Rachel Corbett’s guest today is founder of one of Australia’s most well-known jewellery brands, Samantha Wills. Samantha built her business from a stall at Sydney’s Bondi markets into an international brand with a revenue of over $10 million. Last year, when she announced she was closing the doors her customers and loyal online

Apr 15, 2019 • 37:44

Vicki Condon: Raise Foundation

Vicki Condon: Raise Foundation

From Mamamia this is Lady Startup, the show where female entrepreneurs share the secrets of building a business. Rachel Corbett’s guest today is founder of Raise Foundation, Vicki Condon. When Vicki turned 40, she decided she was either going to have a huge party to celebrate or work out what she really wanted to do with her life. She chose the latter and sat down to write a business plan for what would be the first draft of Raise. This blueprint stayed in the drawer until the shock

Apr 8, 2019 • 36:25

Kristina Karlsson: Kikki.K

Kristina Karlsson: Kikki.K

From Mamamia this is Lady Startup, the show where we get the real story from women who’ve created incredible businesses from the ground up. Rachel Corbett’s guest today is founder of luxe stationery brand, Kikki K, Kristina Karlsson. At 22, Kristina moved from Sweden to Australia for her partner Paul. Although she always knew she wanted to start her own business, it was only after shopping for her own home office that she had a “eureka!” moment. Disappointed with how unap

Apr 1, 2019 • 32:00

Diem Fuggersberger: Coco & Lucas

Diem Fuggersberger: Coco & Lucas

From Mamamia this is Lady Startup, the show where we sit down with successful female entrepreneurs to find out the real story behind building a business. Rachel Corbett’s guest today is the Founder of Coco and Lucas, a company that makes healthy ready-made meals for kids, Diem Fuggersberger. Diem has an incredible story that is hard to believe. When she was just seven she fled Vietnam with her family as refugees. On their way to Indonesia, their boat was attacked by pirates, their be

Mar 25, 2019 • 28:48

Natalie Bassingthwaighte: Chi Khi

Natalie Bassingthwaighte: Chi Khi

We’re back baby, we’re back! It’s Season 2 of Lady Startup and we’ve got more amazing interviews with inspiring female entrepreneurs on the way. To kick things off, Rachel Corbett’s guest today is Aussie singer, actress, host of channel 10’s Changing Rooms AND business owner, Natalie Bassingthwaighte. Nat launched her kids clothing range, Chi Khi back in 2015 when she wasn’t able to find any urban or edgy clothes for her own little ones. She’

Mar 18, 2019 • 33:05

Season 2 Coming Soon

Season 2 Coming Soon

Lady Startup is back for season two! Each week Rachel Corbett will be joined by successful female entrepreneurs to find out what it really takes to build a business. Get inspiration from women like Kristina Karlsson, who changed the way we look at stationary with her Kikki K stores. Listen to TV host and owner of kids fashion label, Chi Khi, Natalie Bassingthwaighte, talk about how following your dreams isn’t always easy. And hear from the founder of the world’s longest running curve

Mar 10, 2019 • 1:42

From Idea To Launch: How To Start A Business

From Idea To Launch: How To Start A Business

For anyone that’s ever dreamed of becoming a Lady Startup or has an idea that you want to see come to life but don't know where to start? Mia Freedman has launched a Lady Startup Activation Course that takes you from idea to launch in just 6 weeks. Are you busting to start your own business but you don’t know where to start? Get info about The Lady Startup Activation Plan here... https://www.ladystartup.com/pages/waitlist/Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscr

Jan 21, 2019 • 2:42

Summer Series: Alannah Hill

Summer Series: Alannah Hill

Welcome to the summer series of Lady Startup! The show where female entrepreneurs share the ups and downs of building an empire. In this special bonus series, we're sharing awesome interviews Mia Freedman did with female entrepreneurs on her podcast, No Filter. To hear more of her chats head to... https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/ This week's guest is Alannah Hill. Alannah Hill was once one of the biggest fashion designers in the country. Her fashion was something very d

Jan 16, 2019 • 1:01:21

Summer Series: Chelsea Bonner

Summer Series: Chelsea Bonner

Welcome to the summer series of Lady Startup! The show where female entrepreneurs share the ups and downs of building an empire. In this special bonus series, we're sharing awesome interviews Mia Freedman did with female entrepreneurs on her podcast, No Filter. To hear more of her chats head to... https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/ This week's guest is Chelsea Bonner, Founder of the curve and plus-size modeling agency, Bella Management. When you open up fashion magazines you&rsq

Jan 9, 2019 • 44:43

Summer Series: George McEncroe

Summer Series: George McEncroe

Welcome to the summer series of Lady Startup! The show where female entrepreneurs share the ups and downs of building an empire. In this special bonus series, we're sharing awesome interviews Mia Freedman did with female entrepreneurs on her podcast, No Filter. To hear more of her chats head to... https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/ This week's guest is George McEncroe, founder of the female ride-sharing app, Sheba. In 2016 George was working several jobs and saving for a ho

Jan 2, 2019 • 31:37

Summer Series: Poppy King

Summer Series: Poppy King

Welcome to the summer series of Lady Startup! The show where female entrepreneurs share the ups and downs of building an empire. Over the next four weeks, you'll be hearing a series if specially selected interviews that Mia Freedman did with amazing female entrepreneurs on her podcast, No Filter. To hear more of her awesome chats head to... https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/no-filter/ This week's guest is lipstick queen, Poppy King. Poppy King was HUGE in the 90's thanks to her range of Poppy

Dec 26, 2018 • 42:29

How To Launch A Business In 6 Weeks

How To Launch A Business In 6 Weeks

Have you ever dreamed of starting your own business? Do you have an idea but no clue how to get it off the ground? Do you need some tips and some guidance and someone to talk you through it all? You need the Lady Startup Activation Course. A program made by a busy woman (Mia Freedman) for busy women. It will take you from an idea to launch in just six weeks. ENROLMENTS OPEN NOW!REGISTER NOW Doors close midnight AEST, Sunday August 2.JOIN THE LADY STARTUP COMMUNITY: Subscribe to the L

Oct 24, 2018 • 14:03

Roxy Jacenko: Sweaty Betty PR

Roxy Jacenko: Sweaty Betty PR

Welcome to Lady Startup the show where female entrepreneurs share the ups and downs of building an empire. Rachel Corbett's guest today is the Founder of Sweaty Betty PR, Social Union, Pixie’s Bows and Ministry of Talent, Roxy Jacenko. Roxy started her first business at the ripe old age of 24 and quickly turned it into one of Australia’s most well-known and successful PR agencies, Sweaty Betty. She’s also built a personal brand that’s resulted in lucrative endorseme

Jun 18, 2018 • 31:57

Jo Horgan: MECCA

Jo Horgan: MECCA

Welcome to Lady Startup, Mamamia’s podcast about women in business that’s all about giving you the information you need to start your own...or just hear how others have done it. Rachel Corbett's guest today is the Founder of MECCA, Jo Horgan. Jo got the idea for MECCA when she was working for L'Oreal in the 1990’s. After seeing the fanfare of the launch of M.A.C. in Harvey Nichols in London she realised there was an opportunity to create a more bespoke experience f

Jun 12, 2018 • 40:07

Janine Allis:  Boost Juice

Janine Allis: Boost Juice

Welcome to Lady Startup, the show where boss lady’s sit down to dish the dirt on how to build a business that actually pays your bills. Rachel Corbett’s guest today is one of Australia’s most well-known female entrepreneurs, the Founder of Boost Juice, Janine Allis. Janine never thought of herself as an entrepreneur, in fact she’d spent seven years travelling the world working on rock stars boats and having a great time in the years leading up to launching the busi

Jun 5, 2018 • 39:16

Lizzy Abegg: Spell & The Gypsy Collective

Lizzy Abegg: Spell & The Gypsy Collective

Welcome to Lady Startup the show that’s all about helping you understand what it takes to build a business from scratch. Rachel Corbett's guest today is one half of the fashion label, Spell & The Gypsy, Lizzy Abegg. Lizzy’s sister Isabella (Spelly) was living in Byron selling her jewellery at the local markets and working part-time to cover the rest of her living costs. Down south in Sydney, Lizzy was working in a job she wasn't passionate about so after going through

May 28, 2018 • 42:15

Peta Shulman: GoodnessMe Box

Peta Shulman: GoodnessMe Box

Welcome to Lady Startup, the podcast for people who want to find out how you turn the idea in their head into a business that can pay the bills. Rachel Corbett's guest today is the Founder and Director of GoodnessMe Box, Peta Shulman. Peta came up with the idea for the business after she was diagnosed with an auto-immune disease and started looking for a way to improve her diet. After realising there were a whole heap of great health products people probably didn’t know about

May 22, 2018 • 35:02

Mia Freedman: Mamamia Media Company

Mia Freedman: Mamamia Media Company

Welcome to Lady Startup, the podcast where boss lady’s sit down and spill the beans on what it’s really like to work for yourself. Rachel Corbett's guest today is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of the Mamamia Media Company, Mia Freedman. After a successful career in magazines and a not so successful stint as an executive at Channel 9, Mia found herself unemployed and looking for her next move. Realising women were moving increasingly online she sat down at her computer i

May 15, 2018 • 33:48

Carolyn Creswell: Carman's

Carolyn Creswell: Carman's

Welcome to Lady Startup, the show where we try and cut out a little bit of the trial and error of starting your own business by talking to people who’ve done it already. Rachel Corbett's guest today is the Founder of Carman’s, Carolyn Creswell. Carolyn started the business when she was still in university at the ripe old age of 18. 25 years later Carman’s is a multi-million dollar company that’s just expanded into China (where they’ve already started c

May 8, 2018 • 25:25

Taryn Brumfitt: Body Image Movement

Taryn Brumfitt: Body Image Movement

Welcome to Lady Startup the podcast where we get women who’ve started their own businesses to dish all the secrets of how they did it. Rachel Corbett's guest today is Taryn Brumfitt, Founder of The Body Image Movement. Taryn got a lot of attention back in 2013 when she posted an unconventional before and after shot of herself that was seen by more than 100 million people. After a whirlwind of media attention Taryn started the Body Image Movement to try and spread the message of lovi

Apr 30, 2018 • 31:55

Canna Campell: Sugarmama.TV

Canna Campell: Sugarmama.TV

Welcome to Lady Startup, the show where we get the low down on how you build a business from women who’ve been there, done that. Rachel Corbett's guest today is the Founder of SugarmamaTV & SASS Financial Canna Campell. Canna was working as a financial planner for one of the major banks when she decided to jump ship and start up her own boutique practice, SASS Financial. After building that up into a success, one of her clients, beauty vlogger Chloe Morello, suggested she start up her

Apr 23, 2018 • 28:37

Aimee Marks: The TOM Co.

Aimee Marks: The TOM Co.

Welcome to Lady Startup, the show where we talk to women who’ve built their own business for those who want a little peak behind the curtain. Rachel Corbett's guest today is Aimee Marks, Founder of The TOM Co. Aimee came up with the idea for the business during a high school design project when she noticed the list of toxic ingredients on the back of a tampon box. Almost a decade later The TOM Co was named Australian Organic Business of the Year 2017 and their range of TOM Org

Apr 16, 2018 • 28:25

Katherine Westwood & Sophie Gilliatt: The Dinner Ladies

Katherine Westwood & Sophie Gilliatt: The Dinner Ladies

Welcome to Lady Startup, the show where we delve deep into the businesses of successful female entrepreneurs to find out how they did it. Today's guests are Katherine Westwood and Sophie Gilliatt, otherwise known as The Dinner Ladies. These two entrepreneur mums met at the school gate and decided for a bit of extra pocket money they’d start cooking meals for their busy family and friends. Kicking off in 2007 in Katherine’s backyard shed after investing $400 each they cooked 10

Apr 9, 2018 • 34:05

Jane Lu: Showpo

Jane Lu: Showpo

Welcome to the first episode of Lady Startup, the show designed to take the mystery out of what it takes to build your own business. Today's guest is Jane Lu, CEO of the online fashion empire, ShowPo. Jane started her business in her parents garage when she was $60,000 in debt and fresh out of a failed business. In just 7 years she turned two shelves of clothes and a laptop into a global retail business shipping to 80 countries, with a turnover of over $30 million a year. She

Apr 3, 2018 • 31:19

Coming Soon...

Coming Soon...

Do you have dreams of owning your own business or you just want to take a peak behind the curtain to see how other people have done it? Then join Rachel Corbett for the latest show from the Mamamia Podcast Network - Lady Startup. Each week Rachel will sit down with some of the most inspiring and successful female entrepreneurs to find out how they built their businesses from the ground up. CREDITS: Host/Producer: Rachel Corbett, Founder of PodSchool JOIN THE LADY STARTUP COMMUNITY: Subscri

Mar 19, 2018 • 1:52

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